1980 CHEVROLET CITATION Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • To lessen the chance of an explosion, never expose a battery to open flames
or electric sparks. Also do not smoke near a ,battery. Batteries give off a gas which is flammable and explosive.
• To lessen the risk of injury incase an explosion does occur, wear eye protection or shield your eyes when working near any battery. Do not lean over a battery.
• Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or painted surfaces
because battery fluid is a corrOsiVe acid. Flush any contacted area with water immediately a,nd thoroughly. Also get medical help if eyes are affected.
• To lessen the riskofa short circuit. remove rings, metal watch bands and otl:ler metal jewelry. Also do not allow metal tools to contact at the same time the positive battery terminal (or any metal connected to this terminal) and any other metal em either "ehicle. Make certain when attaching the jumper cable clamps rothe positive terminals of the batteries that neither clamp contacts any other metal.
• This
vehicle has a 12 volt battery and a negative ground electrical system. Make sure that the other vehicle als~ has a 12 volt battery and that the negative terminal, is .'grounc::ted(attached to a metal, part of the vehicle). Its owner's manual may give you that information, If unsure of the other vehicle's voltage (or if the voltage and/or ground on the other vehicle are different from your vehicle). do not try to jump startas personal injury or severe damage to electrical and electronic parts may result.
• If the discharged battery has filler caps. check the fluid level. ( 00 not check with an Op~tn flame and db not smoke .) Add clear drinking water to the proper level if low, and replace the caps before jump starting.
I. Position, the vehicle with'the good (charged)ba,.ttery so that the jump starting
cables will reach.
Do not let the vehicles t"ouch.
2. Turn off all electric motors and accessories in both vehicles. Turn off all lights
except those needed to protect the vehicles or light up the work area. Turn
off the ignition, apply the parking brake firmly, and shift the automatic transaxleto "p"o.?ark) (manual transaxle to "N"(Neutral) in both vE-hicles.
3. Jumper Cable Connection Instructions (See illustration) .
• Connect the first jumper cable from the positive" +" (red) terininal on
one battery to the positive "+" (red) terminal on the other battery.
Never, connect "+" (red) to "~" (black), or '\" to "+".
• Next, connect one end of the second cable to the grounded negative "."
(black) tenninal of the good (charged) battery.
• Lastly, connect the othetend of the second jumper cable to a solid,
stationary, metallic point on the engine of the vehicle with the discharged
battery but at a
point away from the battery --450 millimeters (18 '1
inches) or more from the battery if possible. Do not connect it to or attach it near pulleys, fans, or other parts that will move wHen the engine
is started. Don't touctt hot manifolds as they _can cause severe burns. If hot or moving parts can be avoided, the MOUNTING BRACKETS for
the Delcotron generator,
or the air conditioner compressor, ,generally
make a good point for-this final ground attachment. Take care that the
jtimper cable does
hot contact moving parts on or near the generator
or compressor.)
4. Start the engine of the vehicle with the good (charged) battery and run the
engine at a moderate speed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Make Connections In Numerical Order
First Jumper Cable
Discharged
Battery
Make Last
onnectlon on
Engine. Away
from Battery
Battery in Vehicle
with Charged Battery LC"""=-
5. Start the engine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery.
6. Remove the battery cables by reversing the above sequence exactly. Begin
by removing the last clamp first; that is, remove the jumper cable· from the engine of the vehicle with the' discha:r,g:edbatTery as the' first step.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating
conditions, such as:
• climbing a long hilLon a hot qay,
•
stopping after high speed driving,
• idling for long periods' in' traffic, or
• towing a trailer.
If theUTEMP" light comes on (or if you have a coolant temperature gage, the
needle goes
into the warning zone) and your air conditioner is on, tum it off. If
the. 'ITEMP" light (gage) comes on while you are stopped in traffic, move the
transaxle shift lever to UN" (Neutral). If the "TBMP" light doesn't go off (or the
gage
needle doesn't start to drop) within a minute or two:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • pull over-to a 'safe p'late and stop (he car:-=Set the parking brake and shift to "P"(Park) (with a manual transaxle. shift to Neutral first, then set the parking
brake).
• DON'T TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND DON'T INCREASE THE ENGINE SPEED~ Let the engin e run at normal idle speed for two or three
minutes.
If the
''TEMP'' light still doesn't go off (or the gage needle doesn't start to drop) , NOW TURN OFF THE ENGINE and proceed as follows.
CAUTION: Keep henda, tools end clothing awey from'the engine COOling fen to help prevent personal Injury. This fen ia electric end can come on whether or not the eR8ine is runnirl'jJ. The fan Cen etert eutomatically in reapon .. to a heet ~, wrth the ignitkNl in ~Run."
• Lift the engine hood. Look at the coolant level.in the "see through " coolant
recovery tank. The coolant level should be at or above the "Fun Hot" mark
o n the tank.
If it looks like the coolant is boiling, wait until it stops before
proceeding You should :not need to remove the radiator cap to check the
coolant level and it can be dangerous if the coolant is still hot. See the
following Caution.
CAUTION: To help avoid the dange, of being burned:
• cia not remove the coolent recov.ry tank cap while the coolant is boiling.. and
• cia not remove the .rad~:_c.p white the engine end radiator are atill hot.
Scelding fluid and ateam can be blow, Qut under presau,.. If either cap ia taken off too soon.
• If the coolant level is low:
• look for leak s at the radiator hoses and connectio ns, heater hoses and
connections. radiator, and water pump.
See that the water pump belts
are not
brok~ or otT the pulleys and that the fan runs when the engine is running and theUTEMP" light ison (or the gage needle is in the
warning zone).
• add coolant to the recovery tank.
If the level in the recovery tank is at the correct level and the "TEMP" light (gage) still comes on, air may be-trappedin the, cooling system . This may prevent coolant
from returning to the radiator.
In this case. you may have to add coolant directly
to th e radiator.
See "Coolant Replacement" in "Service and Maintenance," Section 5 of this manual. Follow steps I and 10 for the correct way to remove
the radiator cap and add coolant to the radiator.
After the "TEMP" light is out (or the gage needle is out of the warning zone).
resume driving
at a reduced speed. Return to normal driving after about ten
minutes if the light does not come back on (or the gage needle does not go back
into the warning
~one).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I COMPACT SPAul
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1. PARK ON lEVEL SURFACE AND SET PARKING BRAKE FIRMLY. 2. SET AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN "PARK" (MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE). ~ ($
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3. TURN ON THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER. 4. REMOVE JACKING TOOLS AND SPARE TIRE FROM STOWAGE AREA. 5. BLOCK FRONT AND REAR OF WHeEL ON THE SAME SIDE AS WHEEL BEING REMOVED BEFO OPERATING JACK. 6. LOOSEN, BUT DO NOT REMOVI:, WHEEL NUTS BY TURNING WRENCH COUNTERCLOCKWISE. (IF EQUIPPED WITH CHROME CAPPED WHEEL NUTS, NUTS MAY BE DAMAGED IF WHEEL NUT WRENCH IS NOT FULLY SEATED ON NUT). 7. WITH THE COLUMN SEATED INTHE JACK BASE AND THE LEVER IN "UP" POSITION, INSERT TH JACK HOOK IN THE BUMPER SLOT. 8. THE JACK BASE MUST SIT FLAT WITH THE TOP OF THE COLUMN ANGLED SLIGHTLY AWAY
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FROM THE VEHICLE. ~---'-_ 'g. OPERATE JACK WITH SLOW, SMOOTH MOTION. iir~f~~_-'-'10. RAISE VEHICLE SO INFLATED SPARE TIRE WILL '0 --=-==!.~' 'J: JUST CLEAR SURFACE. FLEXIBLE BODY MAY DEFORM DURING JACKING.
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11. INSTALL WHEEL AND REPLACE WHEEL NUTS WITH CONE SHAPED END TOWARD WHEEL. THEN. SLIGHTLY TIGHTEN EACH NUT. WHEEL MUST BE SEATED ON HUB. 12. PLACE LEVER IN ··DOWN"POSITlON. 13. LOWER VEHICLE. AND FULLY TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS IN A CRISS-CROSS SEQUENCE BY WRENCH CLOCKWISE.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine JACKING
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury:
• Follow all jackin g and stowag e instructions.
• Use jack only fo r liftin g this venicle du -rin g wheel c h a ng e.
• Nev er ge t ben eath th e vehiCle, start or run en g in e while vehicle is supported b y jac k.
• Always securely res tow spare tire (o r flat tire ) an d all jackin g equipment.
Wheel Nut Torque
CAUTION: As soon as possible after Installing 8 wheel-and at the intervals shown on the chart-in the Maintenance Schedule foldet-han 8 m.chanic tighten whe&l nuta with II torque wrench to the specifications shown in "SpeCifications ," Section 7 of this manual. Wheel nuts should be tightened alternately and evenly to the correct torque. Never us. oil or grease on studs or nuts. Improperly tightened wheel nuts could eventually allow the wheel to come off while the vehicle is moving, possibty causing loss of control.IAlso see the Caution in "Service and Maintenance," Seetion 5 of this manual regarding the danger of mixing metric and customary fasteners.)
Stowage of Tire and Jack
CAUTION:·AlwaYs MOurely restow the spare tire assembty (or flat tire). all jacking equipment. and the cover, using the means provided. When driving the car with the compact spare installed and the reer seat folded down, stow the wheel cover flat on the rear floor behind the-right front seat. When the rear seat is up (or If It does not fold), stow the wheel cover in the trunk area. This will help keep such things from being thrown about and injuring peopla In the car in an accident.
Compact Spare
The compa ct sp are is des ig ned to save space in yo ur trunk, and its lighler weig ht
m ak es
it easi er to in stall if a flat tire occurs. The light~r weig ht als o helps improve fuel eco no my.
If you have a flat tire, follow the jack ing in struction s in this manual while keeping
t h ese point s in min d:
• Chec k inflati on press ure as soo n as practical after in sta llin g the s pa re ( use of a pocke t type: high pressure inflatio n gage is adv ised) and adjust to 415
k Pa (60 psi). The tire pressur e sh o uld be checked at least monthl y and kept at 415 kPa (60 ps i) while the tire is s tored.
• Co ntinuou s use at spe eds over 50 mph (80 km/h) is not re c omme nded .
NOTICE: Because this tire is amaUer than the standar d tire, vehicle ground clearance is reduced, Avoid driving over obstacles, and do not take your car U,rough an automatic car wash whila the spare is installed. The car may get caught possibly resulting in property damage.
• A trea d life of up to 3,000 mil es (4 800 kilomet ers) ca n b e expe cted, depe nding
on roa d condi tions and you r
driv ing habits . T o co nserve tire t read life. return the spar e to the sto rage area as soo n as the sta nd ard tir e ca n be repa ir ed -or
r
epl ac ed .
• Beca use the co mpac t spare was spec ifica lly designe d for your car, it s hould
no t be used on any other vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • The compact spare .tire and wheel are design ed for use with each
other. The compact spare tire should not be mounted on any other
type of wheel, and the compact spare wheel should not have any
other type of tire mounted on it. Also, do not try to use wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare wheel since they will not fif" If
s u ch u se is attempted, damage to these items or other vehicle compo~
nent s may occur.
• Do 1I0t use tire chains with your compact spar e tir e. Because of .the smaller lire size, a tire chain will no t fit properly . This could cause damage to the car and result in loss of the cha,in.
Towing
Prop er equipment must be used 10 prevent damage to ve hicle s during any towing .
State ,(.,rovincial in Canada) ,and l~~l laws which apply to Cars in tow must be
followed '. Get detailed towing instructions from your deale r.
Your
vehicle may be towed on all fo ur wheels, at speeds less than 35 mph (60
km /h) , for distances u'p 1O 50 miles ( 8 0 kilometer s). pro vided the driveline and
steering are normally operabl
e. For such towing the steering must be unlocked ,
tran saxle in neutral , and the parking brake released . Co
nnec t to main structural
part s of th~ car; Do NOT attach to , bumpers or brackets . Remember also that power assist for brakes and steering will not beavailable ' when the, engine is ofl
If the car' is to be towed by a 'wrecker, use only equipm~nt designed for this
purpos
e, following the instru ction s of the wrecker manufacturer.
A safety chain system must
be used forall towing .
Freeing Vehicle from Sand. Mud. Snow or Ice
If your car gets stuck in sa nd , mud , snow or ice , move the s hift lever on aut om atic
tr ans ax le models from "D"(Orive) to "R"(Reverse) in a repeat pattern. (On
manual transaxle models, move the shift lever from First or Second to Rever se.)
Apply a
light pressure to the acce lerator pedal while the transaxle is in gear.
Remove your
foot from the;: accelerator while shifting . Do not race the engine.
For best traction, avoid spinnin g the wheels. Incorrect rocking of your car while it is stuc k may result in damage to vehicle components.
CAUTION: 00 not spin the wh •• ls faster than 20 mph (35 km/ h) . Personal injury end damage (including tire and/Of transexle failure) rna)' result from excessive wheal spinning.
If vehide re mains stuck after several roc king attempt s, s eek other assistan ce.
Also 'see the Notice under
"Automatic Transaxles" i,n "Steering Column
Contro ls" Section 2 of this manu al.
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APPEARANCE CARE
CAUTION: Some cl .. n .... may be poi8Of10ua or flammable, and their improper UH may cau .. per.,nal Injury or damage the inside of the vehicle. Therefore, when cleaning the inside of the vehicle. 00 NOT USE volatile cleaning solvents such as:
acetone. lacquer thinnere. enamel reducers. nail polish removers; or such cl •• ning
materials •• 'aundry soaps. bleach .. or reducing agents except as noted In the fabric cteenlng advice on stein removal that ~Iowa. . NEVER UH carbon tetrachloride, paolin., benzene or naphtha for any cleaning purpose.
Overexposure to the .. vapors may .... ult!n II health problem. This is even more likely to occur In small. unventilated .~. It is recommended that all vehicle doors
be opened for ventilation when any cleaning agents or other chemicals are uNCI in the interior. Approved respiratory protection equipment may be nMded. Follow the manufacturer's advice whenever cleaning agents or other chemicals are used,
Inside or outside the vehicle.
NOTICE: To avoid pouible permanent discoloration of white or light colored nata. DO NOT let materlala with unstabl. dyes come In contact with seat trim materials until the trim meterlals are totally dry. (This would Include certain types of casual
clothing. such a8 colored denims. corduroys. leathers and suedes: also decorative paper, etc.)
CARE AND CLEANING OF INTERIOR TRIM
With the use of modern trim materials, it is VERY IMPORTANT that proper
cleaning techniques
and cleaners be used. Failure to do this on the first cleaning
may result
in water spots, spot rings, or setting of stains or soilage, all of which
make it more difficult to remove in a second cleaning.
The portions of the following cleaning instructions that are in BOLD TYPE are especia11y important and MUST be performed.
Dust and loose dirt that accumulate on interior fabrics should be removed often
with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. Vinyl or leather trim should be wiped
regularly with a clea:1 damp cloth. Normal trim soilage, spots, or stains can be cleaned with these GM cleaners:
Description
G.M. Spot Lifter 8 oz. (.237L) Solvent Type
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
G.M. Part No.
1051398
6
lb. (2.72 Kg) Foam Type 1050429 The above products are excellent cleaners when used property.
They are available through your Authorized dealer.
Remember these basic staps before claaning :
1. Remove stains as quickly as possible before they become "set."
2. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. (A SOFT brush
may
be used if stains persist.)
3.
Use solvent type cleaners only in a well ventilated area; also, do not saturate
the stained area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, dean the entire area IMMEDIATELY.
5. Follow specific instructions on cleaner labels.
CLEANING GENERAL SOILAGE OR WATER SPOTS FROM
FABRIC-TYPE TRIM WITH FOAM-TYPE CLEANER
GM Multi~Purpose Powdered Cleaner is excellent for this type of cleaning, and
for cleaning panel sections where
small cleaning rings may be left from spot
cleaning .
• Vacuum'~rea thoroughly to remove loose dirt.
• AL WAYS clean a fuJI trim assembly or complete trim section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch
or well Hnes.
• Mi x Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner in -strict accordance with direction s
on label of container. Mix in proportion for smaller quantities.
• USE SUDS ONLY ON A CLEAN SPONGE OR SOFT BRISTLE BRUSH. DO NOT SATURATE FABRIC OR RUB HARSHLY WITH BRUSH.
•
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING, WIPE OFF EXCESS CLEANER WITH SLIGHTLY DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL OR CLOTH.
IMPORTANT' -IMMEDIATELY AFTER WIPING, FORCE-DRY
FABRIC WITH AIR HOSE, HEAT DRYER OR HEAT LAMP. (Use
ca ution with-beat dryer
or lamp to, help prev~nt damage to fabri c.)
• When trim materials with a sheen or luster finish are dry, wipe fabric lightly with a soft. dry,c1ean cloth to restore its sheen or luster.
SPOT CLEANING FABRIC-TYPE TRIM WITH SOLVENT
TYPE CLEANER
Before trying to remove -a spot or stain from fabric , detennine as accurately as
y o u ca n wha t kind and how old the spot
or stain is. Some spots or stains can be removed with water or mild ~p solution (see "Removal of Specific Stains ").
Spots or stains should always be removed as soon as possi ble.
Some tyPes of stains or soilage, such as lipstick, . ink s and gre ase"are very difficult
(sometimes impossible) to completely reIilove~ When cleaning this type ·of stain or soilage ,' be,: sure not to en)arg e,:the soiled area. .
GM Fabric Cleaner (Solvent Type) is exceHent for spot c1ea,ning grease, oil, or
fat stains .
• Gently scrape -exceSs stain otT trim material with a clean . DULL knife or .
sc raper .
USE VERY LITTLE CLEANER, light pressure, and clean cloths
(preferably c heesecloth) . Cleaning , shquld be from outside of stain "FEATHERING" towards the center;-Keep changing to a clean section of
cloth .
• Wben stain is cleaned from ,fabric,immediately dry area with an air hose.
heat dryer, or heat lamp 'to help ,prevent a cleaning ring. (Use caution with
heat dryer or lamp to prevent damage to fabric) .
• If a ring forms . immediately repeat the deaning operation over a slightly
larger area with emphasi s on "FEA THERINO" toward s its center. If ring
still remains, mask ofT surrounding trim-sections and clean entire affected area
with
GM MUlti-Purpose Powdered Cleaner (as described under -"Cleaning
' General Soilage or Water Spots with -Foam Type Cleaner").
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