
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Proper Shift Points for Manual Transaxle
For the best compromise between vehicle performance and fuel economy . the Iransaxle should be upshifted as recommended in the following chart.
TRANSAXLE ENGINE TYPE
V6 4 SPEED
TRANSAXlE TVPE .
ACCELER · 4 ;PEED:" AnON
MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT SPEED ACCELERATION SHIFT
FIRST TO
SECOND TO SECOND THIRD
16 mph" ('24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)
MANUAL TAANSAXLE SHIFT SPEED L4 ENGINE ONL Y
FIRST TO SECQNOTO SECOND THIRD
16 mph (24 km/h) 28 mph (45 k m/h)
SECOND THIRD
THIRD TO FOURTH
30-40 mph (48·64 11m/h)
THIRD TO FOURTH
39 mph (63 km/h)
FOURTH CRUIS E 4 SPEED ... 12·16 mph (19-26 km/h) 21 ·28 mph (3445 km/h) 34·39 mph (55·63 km/h)
... All except California
Shift at the highest vehicle speed listed unless you have reached cruising speed.
(Cruising speed is a relatively steady speed which includes minor variations in
speed
to allow for road and traffic conditions.) For cruise. use the highest gear
for that speed. This may mean skipping one or more gears when changing from
an acceleration to a cruise.
If vehicle speed drops below 20 mph (30km/h). pr if the engine islugging,'you
should downshift to the next lowest ,gear.
You may need to downshift two or more
gears to k~p the engine from lugging or for satisfactory performance.
POWER STEERING
If the power steering system goes out becalj,se the engine has stalled or due to a
failure . the vehicle can still
be steered. However, much greater effort is needed.
especially in sharp
turns or at low speeds.
TILT STEERING WHEEL
The optional tilt steering wheel can be tilted up above normal position to provide
additional room for entrance and exit as well as selected driving positions below
normal height. The tilt mechanism
is located on the left side of the steering column
just behind the directional signal. To operate pull the lever towards you and move
the sleering wheel to your desired position then release the level". This permits
individual selection
of the most comfortable positions for all driving conditions. On longer trips the steering wheel position may be changed to help minimize
tension and fatigue.
CRUISE CONTROL
The optional Cruise Control System provides automatic speed control for your
comfort when driving on freeways, turnpikes.
or other non-congested highways.
The system is designed to function above speeds of approximately 30 mph (SO
km/h).
To engage the Cruise Control, proceed as follows:
• Accelerate to desired cruising speed and partially depress and release the
control button on the end
of the automatic transaxle: column shift lever.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Rem ove yo ur foo t f rom the accelerat or ped al and desir ed speed will
auto matically ,be, maintained .
• To increase autom atic speed setting , depress the a' ccelerator pedal.,until the
desi re d speed .i s atta ined , then full y depres s and slo wly releas e the co ntrol butt on. If co nlr oi 6 ullon is no t fully depressed , when ch angin g speed se tting.
the ca r will resum e yo ur previ ously selected speed.
• To decrease aut omatic speed se llin ·g. press the control button until it
b o tt oms and ho ld until vehicle slo w s' to the desir ed speed, then slowly release
t h e c ontrol button.
T o dise n
gage system, lightly depr ess brak epedal.
.NOT.ICE: To help k~p thlt~f}.~C.,! under controf, do not use the Cruise Controf when It may not be wise to keep the vehier.· at'. constant speed . A constant speed may not be advisable 'in conditions such as heavy or varying traffic, or on winding or slippery roads. With the Cruise Control engaged, taking yOur foot off the accelerator ,pedal does not let the yahicla slow down. 'Touching. the b rake pedal will disengage the Cru ise Controf and allow the vehicle to slow down.
When going up or down steep h ills fpa"~ularly when towing a tr ailer) , it is possible for the vehicle·to ga in o r lose speed .• ven though. the Cruise Control is engaged. In that case , you may need to disengage the Cruise Control'~.nd resume manual speed control.
HORN
The ho rn on your vehicl e is ac tuated by firml y pressing o n the pad in the c ent er
of th e stee ring wheel. As a good m otorist. use .of the ho rn should be k ept 'at a
minimum . However, ac quaint yourself as soon as possible with this f u nct io n of
you r ve hicle, should it ever becom e necess ary to give a warning to a pede strian
or anot her motorist.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
Th e haza rd fla sher is covered on P age 3-1 in the "In Cas e of Emerg ency·~section.
FLOOR CONTROLS
BRAKING SYSTEM
The reg ular brake syste m i s desig ned fo r bra king perfonnanc e und er a wide range
o f
driving conditi ons even when the vehicle is load ed to its full rated veh icl e lo ad
capac ity.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers; and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces
the hazard of electrically caused fires in the automobile.
The fuse junction box is located under the right side of the instrument panel.
The
headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on an,d off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens , have your headlight wiring checked right away. Besides a fuse, the windshield wiper motor is also protected by a circuit breaker. If the motor overheats, due to overloading caused by heavy snow, etc., the wiper ·will remain stopped until the motor cools. Be sure to have the cause of the over· loading corrected. Circuit breakers for power windows and power door locks are located on the bulkhead in the engine
compartment.
CIRCUIT RATING
Radio ........................................... 10 Amp.
Wiper
......... ......................... ......... 25 Amp .
Stop, .Rear & Front, Hazard Lamps, I.P. Indicators .. 20 Amp.
Dir.
Sig .. B.U. Lamps .............................. 20 Amp.
Heater,
AlC .............. ........................ 25 Amp .
Inst. Lamps, Radio Dial Lamp, Heater Dial Lamp, WIS Wiper Lamp, Cigarette Lighter & Ash Tray Lamp .. 5 Amp.
Gages Warning Lamps, Cruise Control , Brake Alarm,
Oil, Rear Defogger, Fuel Gage, Headlight Buzzer, Seat Belt Warning Buzzer, Temp., Gen., Idle Stop . 20 Amp.
Glove
Box Lamp, Dome Lamp, Luggage Lamp, Clock, Hood, Cigarette Lighter, Courtesy Lamps,
Key Warning .................................... 20 Amp.
Tail, Parking and
Side Marker Lamps, License Lamp 20 Am·p.
Choke Heater . . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 20 Amp .
Do
not use fuses of higher amperage rating than those recom· mended above.
Fusible Links are incorporated into the wiring system. These
are wires
of such a gage that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occurs to an entire wiring harness in the event of an electncal overload. See your Chevrolet Dealer if 1usible link replacement becomes necessary.
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Autom.tic: Trann.l. Malnt.mimc. Operation .. Operating Tip$ ..... Axl. , Drive .. Sabies, Reatraint of . San Joints S.ttary
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5-. ,-a 2 ·10 5-8 1·10 5-8
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Blower, H.at.r &. Air Cond.... 2-20 Body Oamag... 4·4 Brak.s Adjustment P.dal Trav.l Traller 'Towing .. Warning Light Bre.ka,., Circuit
Break·ln Period, N.w V.hicl •... Bright Headlights .....
2-14 2·14 1 -11 2·17 7-4 2-' 2·7,2·14 4-4 1 -3.7·4 1-12 3-6 {S •• "Sound"l 2·18, 5-2
Bright Metal CI.aning ......... .. Bl,llbs lit Fu ••• Bumpe ... lit Hitch ••.. 81,1mper Jack Operetion Bun.r •.. C·4 Syst.m .. C •• Coolant RaeoV.ry Tenk .. FI,I.I. Powar St •• ring .... R.diator ..... . Cap.city. Cargo W.ight ... .•. Cap3Cme •. Fluid .. C.r Br.ak·ln Period , N.w ..... . C.r Chemic. I ......... .. C.rbon Monoxid. Caution
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2·18,5--2 5·14 3-6 3-2 2-18, 5-2
7-6
Checklist. Driver ....... . Child Seats lit Ra.traint •.. Chrome Protection .. Cigarette lightar .... Circuit Breakars . Citizens Band Radio ... " .... " .... " .. M ••••••• Cleening .. Clock
Cloth Trim Car." .. Clutch Pedal Adjl,lstment.. .. Cold Welther Stlrting ..... Compla int Procedure ..
1-1 1-10 .-. 2·20 7-' 2·2 ~ 4-1 2·20 .-, 5-8 '-a 6-1
Conditionar, Air ....... (See "Air Conditi on.r") Con.umer Relations... 6-1
Cony.)! Mirror ... C ooling System Antifraet. ICoolant, .. Overheating .. Recovary Tank .. S.rvice .. Thermostat .. CorrOSion Protection Countries. Oper.ting in Foraign ..... Cruise Control .. Cu.tomer Sarvice .. Oamage. Sheet M.tal...-. D.fogger. Rear Window. Defro.hlT , Windshiflld .. Oalay Wipers .. Descend .ing a Grade Trail.ring .. Dimen.ion. Dimmer Switch, H.adlight Dipsticks
Engine Oil .. Power Staering .. Diractional Sign." .... . Oi.c Br~ ••.. Door lock ......
Drrve lOOe
1-3
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Ele<:tricel System 8IttMY ... ... .
Bulbs ...... .
Circuit Brlak.rs. , .... GEN (Glnerator) light ...... Jump Scarting .. .. Sparil Plugs .. Voltm.ter ... Erne:rg.ncy , In Ca •• of Brak. Warning Light Engine Hot light .. Freeing Vahicle When Stuck ... Hazard Warning Fla.h.r .... J.cking ..... Jump 51anlng._. Towing Clr. Emission Caution .................................. . Emi .. ion Control CAT AL YST Indicator
5-S 7-3 7-. 7-' 2·17 3-1
7-2
2·19
2·17 2·17 3-7
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, .. 5·14 5-14
Disc Brake Wear Indicator .... 2-15 Engine Hot... 2-17 Headlights On ................. ....................... .... 2-19 H .. t Warning, Catalytic Con. 2·18 ,5-2 Kay Reminder . .................................. ...... 2-6 Sell eelt 1-8 Spar. Tire Compact .......................... 3 .5 Jaeking .... ............................. .. . 3-6 Stowage ...................... _ ....... ........ .......... 3·5. 3-6 Spark Plugs .. .......... .......................... ........... 7-2 Sound Systems (Radios). 2.23 Speclficllions.. ...................... 7-1 Speed, Cruise Control.................... . 2-I 2 Sp .. d, New Car Break-In ............................. 2-2 Speedometar & Odometar ... 'Spot Cleaning
Staln le .. Steal Prtltect ion ........ .. S .. ln •• Removel of Staner Safety Switch .............. _ ..... . Starting E",ergency (Jump Staning) Engine F.ill to Stan ................ .............. ..
2-15 ,.,
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'·3 ' ·8
Ga.olino Engine.. . .......................... .
3·, , ..
'·8 5·' Pushing to Start .. Steering Column Contrail ..................... .................. . '·S '·5 2·12 2 -12 2·23
Column Lock .. Power ......................... . Whee l, Tilt ......... ........................ ....... .. Siereo, Radiol & Tape Systems. Stowage of Tire & Jack ... Stowing Things In (Or On) Car .. Stuck Car. Freeing .. Suspenlion eall Joints ................................ ....... .. Tachometer ........ ................................ ....... .
3 ·5 . 3-6 ,·3 3·'
5·8 2·18 Temperature Gage .................. ............... 2-19 Temperature Light. .. 2 ·17 Thermostat ......... ....... ....... 5-7 TiIt·Away Steering Wheel.. 2 ·12 Tilting Seats... '·4 T ip', Operating.. (See "Oper.tlng Tips ") Tire.
Air Preuure ..... ......... ................................ . Ch.in •... Ch.nglng .. Cle.nlng .. Compacl Spara ......................... ....... . High·Speed ..
5·10 5-14 3·5,3-6 '·4 3·S 5-11
7-9
Jack 3-5 , 3·~ Inflation Pre .. ure ................. .... ......... ........ 5·" Load Capacity ............................. 5-12 Load Range 5-10 Overse •• Use ... 2-3 Placard ... Pres.u,., A ir ..................... ....................... . Repl.cement Wh.ell ............................ . . Snow nte ........... . Stow.ge ............... . Trailer Towing .. Top C.r., Vinyl ..
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Undercoating... ... ................................. ............ 4.5 Unleaded G •• oline (See "Fu~1") Uphollt.ry Care ................... ... 4 .1 Vehicle ldentifi~tion Number ._............. 7 .5 Vehicl. Lo.ding .. _ Ventil.tion System .. Vents , Outside Air ... V'N Vinyl F.bric C.r •.
5·10 2·20 2 .21 ' ·S
Roof Care ................. ................................. ..... . '·3 ,., Vilta-V.nt ....... . Voltm.t.r .. 2 ·26 2·'V 3 ·' Warning Flasher , Hazard .. Warning Lights ... W.rr.nty .... (See "Light.")
Washer Fluid Indicator W.shers. W indshield. Washing C.r ....
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