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When lowing trailers using a dead-weight hitch, inflate tires to the "Cold Tire
Pressure" for ·'Max . Load" show n on the Tire Placard on the left front door.
The allowable passenger and cargo load for this car,
also sh o wn on· the Tire
Placard, is reduced by the trailer tongue weight whenever the trailer is attached
t o the car.
Maintenance
More frequen.t servic e is requi red when using your car to pull a trailer. See Section
A of the Maint enance Schedule folder for Tran saxle Fluid and Engine Oil chang e
requirement~ for traitering.
Now and then. check that all trailer hitch bolts an d nuts are tight. Also see
"the Maintenance Schedule rol_def, and the Index in this manual , for important facts
o n
belts, coo ling system care and brake adjustment.
Break-In Schedule
See the new car break~in instru ctions in this manual. Also,. we recommend you
drive your new car for
500 mil es (800 kilometer s) before trailer tOwing. At the
" end
of this 500 mile (800 kilome te r) break-in period, avoid speeds over 50 mph (80 km/h) and full throttl e start s during the first 500 miles (800 kilometers) of
trailer towing.
If a new engine or transaxle is ins talled in you r car, observe the
same
care.
CAUTIONS:
Brakes -To help avoid personal injury due to poor braking action:
• Trailer brakes of adequate size are required on trailer s over 450 kilograms
(1,000 pounds) loaded weight.
• If you use trailer brakes with this car, follow the installation and balan ce
instructi ons
of the trailer brake maker.
• Do nol lap into the car's brake system if the trailer brake system uses more than 0.3 cubic centimeter (0.02 cubic inch) of nuid from the ca r's master
cylinder. In this case, the car's brake fluid capacity will not be enough to
operate
both the car and trailer brakes under all kind s, of use.
• All brak e fluid parts must be able to stand 20 685 kPa (3,000 psi). The brake
fluid tap must be made al th e upper rear master cylinder port. Copper tubing is subject to fatigue failure and must no t be used.
• Before going down a sleep or long grade , reduce speed and shift the tran saxle
into a lower gear to control your car's speed.
Try not to hold the brake pedal
down too long or too often. This could cause the brake s to get hot and not
work
as well.
Hitches -To help avoid personal injury due to sway caused by such things as
c rosswind
s, big trucks passing or road roughn ess, or due to sepa ration of the
trailer :
• Keep the trailer tongue load at 10% of the loaded trailer weight for
dead-w eight hitches. Tongue loads can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. This can be checked by weighing separately the loaded
trailer and then the tongue,
• When you remove a frailer hitch, be sure to seal any mountin g h'oles in the
body . This will help prevent entry of exhaust fumes, dirt or water. (See
"Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide) " at the beginning of "Starting and Operating," Section 2 of this manual.)
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up to the .
proper mark. Put the cap bac k on the tank .
Certain
conditi ons; "Such as air trapped in the syste m, may affe ct the coolant level
in
the radiator. You sho uld ch ec k the co olant ·Ievel ·in the radiator while you
change the engine oil and the e ng ine is col d. Follow steps I , 8, 9 and 10 und er
"Coola nt Rep lacement" for the correct way to rt!move the radiator cap .an d add
. coolant.
If you have to add coola nt more than f our tim es a yea r (ei ther to th e recov ery
tank
or to the radiat or). see your dealer. for a. c oo lin g system chec k.
NOTICE: If the proper quality antifreeze is used, there is no .nee~ to add extra inhibltOf"s or additives which claim to improve the svstem .. They may be harmful to the proper operation. I)f the system.
Cooling System Service
The cooling syste m should be serviced at the intervals specifi ed inSection A of
the Maintenan ce Sch edule fold er as follows:
I. W ash the radiatqr cap .and filler neck with clean water. See step J of "Coolant
Replacement" to remove rapiator cap. .
2. C hec k the coolant level in the radiator and have it tes ted for freeze proteCtion . Add·· ethylene gly col antifreeze, if needed, to· m aintain freeze protecti on at -37'C(-34'F),
3~ Have ·the coOlin-g sys tem and radiat or cap tested fo r a press ure capacity of
105 kPa (15 psi) . If a repl acement cap is needed"Hse an AC ca'p,or an
equivalent · cap, designed fOl: coolant recovery system ·s and spe cified for your model;
4. Tighten all radiator hose clamps and heater hose clamps and inspect an hose s.
R
eplace the hose s if they are swollen, "checked" or otherwise worn .
NOTICE: Take care when tightenjng·the hose clemps at tMI radiator. Overtightening COUld. bend or collapse .the radiator fittings.
5. Clean the front. of the radiator core and air condit ioning condenser to re m ove
dirt and oth er·objects. Al so clean the auxiliary engine oil andlor transmission -fluid ' cooler if the vehicle has them.
Coolant, Replacement
At the interval s specified in Section A of the Maintenance Schedule folder, flu sh
a
nd refill the cool ing system as follows :
1. Remove the·radiat or·cap when the engin e is ·cool :
•
Turn . t he cap s lowly to the len until ·it reaches a " stop. " Do not press down while turning the cap.
• 'Wait until any rem aining press ure (indicated by a hissing sound) is
reliev ed. then press down on the cap an d continue turning it t(j the left.
CAUTION:· To help ~lVoid the danger of being ,burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the angine and radiator are still hot s.c.lding flutd and steam can be bk)wn out under pressure if the·cap is taken off.too soon.
2. Whe n the cap is re m oved, run the eng ine until the upper radiator hose is hot.
(This shows that the thermostat is open and the coola nt is flow ing through
the . system.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
T hese specifications are given here for information on ly . B efore using them, see the cautions and other instructions
throughout this manual. For fu.rther information , see the
service manual covering the chassis or body part in question. Your Chevrol et dealer may also be abl e to help.
DIMENSIONS
Length -Overall ......... , •.... , •...... 4488mm (176 .7")
He igl;lt -Overall ......................... ':394mm (54.8 ") Wh eelbase "-Overall ................... 2664mm (104.9")
Width-2 Dr. Cpe. & Hatchback .· ............. 1722mm (67.7") 4 Dr. Sedan Hatchback.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1730mm (68.1 ")
Metric U .S .
CAPACITIES Mea .... .... .ur.
Gasoline rank (Approx.) All Models .................... 53 litres 14 gal.
Crankcase (Approx . Refililt Oil Change or Oil and Filter Change-
L4 ........ ........... '. ' .. ... 2.8 Litres 3 qts .
V6 . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 :8 Litres 4 qt • . .
t After refill ; check oil kwel as outlined in "Service and Mantenance " Section .
Cooling (Approx.)· Manual Tran sa x le L4 without AlC ..... . , .. .
L4 withA/C .... ... ........... .
V6 without AlC ...... ...•...... V6 with AlC ....... . Thermostaf.-.-:~-~-. -....... : ....... .
Radiator Pressure Cap
BATTERY RATING
9.0 Litre. 911 •. qls. 9.3 Litres 9¥4 qts.
to.8 Litres 1'1'12 qts.
11.2 Litres 11¥ " .c:Jts. 195"1' (91·e) 15 pal
Imperial
Me.sure
11~gal.
21f2qts .
3Ve qts.
8 qt •.
8 qts. 9V .. qts.
g¥ .. qts.
colci Crank 25 AMP Reserve
Engine .. O"F (-l8"C) Capacity Minutes
L4 350 amps 60
V6 350 amps 80
Heavy Duty "AIi 465 amps 125
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Automat ic ............ . Malnt.nance Air Pre •• ur •. Tire .... A ir Vents ..... Alternator (GEN) Light .. Aluminum Car •.. AM or AM·fM R.dios ..... Antifra.z . ..... ......... .......... . App.aranc. Car ...... Ashtrays & l ighters. Assi.tance. Owner .. Autom.tic DOOf lOCks
Autom.tic: Trann.l. Malnt.mimc. Operation .. Operating Tip$ ..... Axl. , Drive .. Sabies, Reatraint of . San Joints S.ttary
5-8
2 -
22 5·10 5·11 2·21 2·17 .-. 2·24 (S •• "Coolant") '-1 2-20 0-1 1-2
5-. ,-a 2 ·10 5-8 1·10 5-8
Em.rgency SIIHting.. 3-1 Fr •• dom .... 5·9 G •• Caution... 3-1 ; GEN Light ... 2·11 T •• t Indicator... 5·9 Befortl Oriylng Your V.hicle ,., Belt •. Seat .... M. (S .. "Seat Baits",
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
'-5 Inside Back Cover .-a '-7 6-12 7-1 2-' '-7 '-1 C.r. &. CI.aning, Appear.nce 4-1 C.rgo Capacity. 5-10 Cargo on Roof, C.rrying.. ......... ............... 1·3 CargoR.ck, Roof ..... 2·29 Cargo Coyer .. ................ ........... 2-27 CATALYST Indic.tor..... 2 ·18 C.t.lytic Conv.n.r C ·4 System ......... . Chains, Tir • ..... Ch.nging Whe.'s • Tiras .. Ch.rging Systam Indicator .... CHECK ENGINE light..
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
'-5 3-3 5-S '-5 5-7 .-. 2 -3 2·12 6-1 '-5 2-21 2 -20, 2·23 '-7 '-8 1-11 7-1 2-14
'-3 .-a ,-u 2·1S 1-2 5-8 Driver Checklist.... 1·1 Driving Down Steep Gr.de........ 2·9 In Ou.ty Ar......... 5·3 on Slippery Surfaces ....... .......... ,.... 2·9 Ec;Gnomy Tips , Fu" 2·4 Electric-Powered Option...... (See "Power")
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
3-1
3 ·4 .3·5 3-1
3-7
'-1
2·19
,
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2~19 2-17 1-2
Ignition ............................................. .. 2-5 1-1 2-2
2-25 Keys .. Theft Protection .. Lowering Seats .. Love Seat, Child & Infant: .. Lugglige/Cargo Capacity ... Luggage Rack ... Maintenance Record .. Maintenance Schedule .. Manual Transaxle Clutch Adjustment. .. .
1-10 5-11 2·29 7-12 5-.1
Maintenance ........................................... . 5-8
5-8
2-11
2· 10 2-12 4-1 4-5
1-3
Operating Tips .. Operation .. Shift Speeds. Metal Cleaners .. Metal Damage, Body ... Mirrors, Rearview .. Mobile Radios-. Monoxide Caution, Carbon .. . 2-25 2-1
2-1 2-2
2-2
2-15 Muffler ............................................... . New Car Break-In Period Octane Rating, Gasoline ... Odometer Oil, Engine Capacity .. Change Interval.. Dipstick ... Filter ... PreSsure Gage .. Pressure Light... Recommendation (Gas) .. OIL Light.. Openings, Roof... Opening The Hatchback ... Hood .. Windows ..
6-.1 5-3 (inside Back Cover) 5-3,7·1 2·1-9 2-17
5-3
2-17 (See "Roofs")
2·26 (Inside Back Cover) 1-5 Operating Speeds, New Car... 2-2 Operating Tips Fuel Economy.. 2-4 Trailer Towing.. 1-13 Transaxle... 2-9 Ventilation System.. 2.20 Operation in Foreign Countries.. 2"3 Outside Rearview Mirror.. 1.3 Overheating, Engine.. 3-3 Overseas Operation.. 2.3 Owner Assistance.. 6-1 Owner's Record... 7-11 Oxygen Sensor., 5.2 Paint Care.. 4-4
Paint Damage .. Parking;. Parking Brake .. Parking Lights .. PCV Valve & Filter .. Peda'·TI"avel, Brake ... Pedal Travel, Clutch .. Polishing & Waxing .. Pollution Control Power
4-' 2-. 2-14 7-3 7·2 2-14 5~8
.-. (See "Emission Contron
7-8
Antennas Brakes .. Door Locks .... Seats ... Steering Pressure, Oil Light ... Pressure. Tire Inflation ... Pulse Wiper ...
2-25
2-14
1-2 1-' 2·12
2-15
5-11
2-7
Pushing to Start ................................ .. 5-2 Radiator Antifreeze (Coolant) .. Cap, Prassure .. Checking Level .. Overheating .. Thermostat...
Radios & Antennas ... Raising Seats ... Rear Cargo Cover ...................... .. Compartment .. . Window Defogger .. Trailering .. Rearview Mirrors .. Reclining Seats .. Recovery Tank, Coolant .. Release
Hatc.hback
Hood .. Seatback Latch ... Reminder Lights ....
Replacement Fasteners
5-5 5-. 5-5 3-3 5-7
2-23 -2-25
2-25
2-:27
2-2,2-28 2-21 '·11 1-3 1-' 5-5
2-25 (Inside Back Cover)
1-' (See "Lights") 5-1
5-1 Replacement Maintenance Schedule .. Raplacement Owner's·Manual... 7-13 Replacement Parts ............. ....................... 7-2 Restraints .. Rocking Car When Stuck .. Roofs Carrying Cargo On ... Luggage Carrier .. Rack .. Vinyl .. Vista-Vent. ... Rotation, Tire .. Rustproofing .. Rust Protection ... Sefety Belts .. Seats (See
"Seat Belts") 3-7
1-3,2-2,9 2·29 2·29
'-5 2-26 5-12
'-5 '-5 (See "Seat Belts")
Adjustment.. 1-4 Child... 1-10 Folding.. 2-25 Latches..
1-5 Reclining.... . '-4 Seat Belts Care.. 4.3 Child Restraint ............................................ 1.10 Inspection.. 1-10 Lap/Shoulder.. 1-6 Light/Buzzer Reminder... 1;8 Pregn~nt Women .. Rear Seat. ... Self-Adjusting Brakes .. SENSOR Indicator ..
1-8 2-25 2-14 2-18,5-2 Sensor, Oxygen.... 2-18,5-2 Service & Maintenance.. 5-1 Service Station Information (InSide Back Cover) Sheet Metlll Damage... 4-5