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1.
2.
Don't push the accelerator pedal
before starting your engine.
In some
other vehicles you might need to do
this, but because
of your vehicle's
computer systems, you don't.
Turn the ignition key
to Start. When
the engine starts,
let go of the key. The
idle speed
will go down as your
engine gets warm.
3. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds,
push the accelerator pedal all the
way to the
floor, while you hold the
ignition key
in Start. When the engine
starts, let go
of the key and let up on
the accelerator pedal. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help
avoid draining your battery.
NOTICE:
Holding your kev in Start for
II longer than 15 siconds at a time will
cause your battery
to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive beat can damage your starter
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When starting your engine in very cold
weather (below
0°F or - I SOC), do this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal,
turn the ignition key to Start
and hold it there. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. Use the
accelerator pedal to maintain engine
speed,
if you have to, until your
engine has run for
a while.
2. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts
but then stops), it could be
flooded
with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and holding
it there
as you hold the key in Start for about
three seconds.
If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five or
six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
NOTICE:
1 Your engine is designed to work
with the electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
th
way the fuel injection system
operates. Before adding electrlcal
equipment, check with your dealer.
II
If you don’t, your engine might not
perform properly.
If you ever have
to have your
vehicle towed, see the part
of thi
Manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle’’
in th
Index
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park)
range before starting the engine. Your
Chevrolet has a brake-transmission shift
interlock. You have
to fully apply your
regular brakes
before you can shift from
P (Park) when the ignition key is in the
0 R (Reverse)
Use this gear to back up.
11 NOTICE:
I Shifting to K (Reverse) while your
Run position. If you cannot shift out of vehicle is moving forward could
P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever damage your transmission. Shift to
- push the shift lever all the way into R only after your vehicle is stopped.
P (Park) and also release the shift lever
button on floor shift console models as
you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you
wish. (Press the shift lever button before
moving
the shift lever on tloor shift
console models.) See "Shifting out of
P (Park)" in this part.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to
damaging your transmission, see "Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow, If You're"
in the Index.
L get out of snow, ice or sand without
N (Neutral)
In this position, your engine doesn't
connect
with the wheels. To restart when
you're already moving, use
N (Neutral)
only.
Also, use N when your vehicle is
being towed.
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If you are on a hill: See “Parking on
Hills” in the Index. That section shows
how to turn your front wheels.
If you are towing a trailer and are
parking on any
hill: See “Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index. That section shows
what
to do first to keep the trailer from
moving.
Shifting into P (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
It can IX aangerous to get out
- of your vehicle if the shift lever
is not fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly.
You
or others could be injured. To
be sure your vehicle won’t move,
when you’re on fairly level ground,
use the steps that follow. If you are
parking on a hill, or if you’re
pulling
a trailer, also see “Parking
on Hills” or “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
right foot and set the parking brake.
position like this:
Hold in the button on the lever,
and push the lever all the way toward the front
of your vehicle.
3. Move the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can walk away from your
vehicle
with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is
in P (Park).
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If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease
pressure
on the shift lever - push the
shift lever all the way into
P (Park) and
also release the shift lever button on
floor shift console models as you
maintain brake application. Then move the
shift lever into the gear you wish.
(Press the shift lever button before
moving the shift lever.)
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but
still can’t shift
out of P (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to Off.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the
drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
of
Step 4.
can.
Parking Your Vehicle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before
you get out of your vehicle, put
your manual transmission
in R (Reverse)
and
firmly apply the parking brake.
If you are parking on a
hill, or if your
vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see
“Parking on Hills”
or “Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
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The door key unlocks the panels. Turn the
key
to the left to unlock the panel.
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Then pull on the release handle to unlatch
the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel
and pull
it toward you.
If a '1-top panel is not stored
properly,
it could be thrown
sudden maneuver. People
in the
vehicle could be injured. Whenever
you store
a T-top panel in the
vehicle. always be sure that
it is
stored securely in the correct storage
slot with the T-top handle closed. Open the
close-out panel completely.
Place the panel
in the correct slot
(DRIVER or PASSENGER) in the
rear area of
your vehicle. Make sure the
handle
is open and facing you when you
put it in the storage slot.
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Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot.
To lock each panel in the
storage area, use your door key.
An improperly 111sw1ea l-rop
me vehicle. You
or others could be
injured. After installing a T-top
panel, always
check that it is firmly
attached by pushing up on the
L panel may fall into or fly off High pressure car washes may cause 1
water to enter your vehicle. Neve]
spray water directly at the roof
panel joints. This will cause leaks
underside of
the panel.
I
Reverse the steps above to install the
T-top panels.
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When installing panels, be sure to align
weatherstrips properly. Panels incorrectly
installed may leak. T-Top Sunshades
1. Start with the panel marked DRIVER
FRONT. Unlatch the driver-side
T-top, raise it halfway and close the
latch handle.
2. With the top raised and resting on the
center
roof rail, slide the flat edge of
the sunshade panel (with the vinyl
side
to the glass) between the glass
and plastic trim, making sure the edge
marked
DRIVER FRONT is pointing
to the front of the vehicle.
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Storage and
Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the
lever.
Use your door key to lock and
unlock it. The glove box has a light
inside.
Map Pocket
Each door has a map pocket.
Front Console
To use the storage area, pull up on the
front end of the console. There is a
cupholder and light and may be a
coinholder
in the console,
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