
Damaged wiper blades may I
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enough to drive safely.
To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and
snow from the wiper blades before
using them.
If they're frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw
them. If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade
inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow 01
ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the turn signal lever there's
a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To urlvmg wltnout wasner
spray washer fluid on the windshield, just ' ' L fluid can be dangerous. A
push the paddle. The washer will continue
to spray until you release the paddle. The
wipers
will clear the window and wipe a
few more times before stopping or
returning to the previous setting.
bad mud splash can block your
vision. You could hit another
vehicle
or go off the road.
Check your washer fluid level
often.
In freezing weather, don't use
your washer until the
windshield is warmed.
Otherwise
the washer fluid can
form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
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The heavier the rain, the harder it is to
see. Even if your windshield wiper blades
are
in good shape, a heavy rain can make
it harder to see road signs and traffic
signals, pavement markings, the edge of
the road, and even people walking. Road
spray can often be worse for vision than
rain, especially
if it comes from a dirty
road.
So it is wise to keep your wiping
equipment
in good shape and keep your
windshield washer tank filled. Replace
your windshield wiper inserts when they
show signs of streaking
or missing areas
on the windshield, or when strips of
rubber start to separate from the inserts. Driving too fast through large water
puddles or even going through some car
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washes can cause problems, too. The
water may affect your brakes. Try to
avoid puddles. But
if you can’t, try to
slow down before
you hit them. Wet
brakes can cause
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well in a quick stop and may cause
pulling to one side.
You could lose
control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle
of water or a car wash, apply your
brake pedal lightly
until your brakes
work normally.
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Driving a Long
Distance
Although most long trips today are made
on freeways, there are
still many made on
regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and
regular highways
is the same in some
ways. The
trip has to be planned and the
vehicle prepared, you drive at
higher-than-city speeds, and there are
longer turns behind the wheel. You’ll
enjoy your trip more
if you and your
vehicle are
in good shape. Here are some
:ips for a successful long trip.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested. If you must start when you’re not
fresh
- such as after a day’s work -
don’t plan to make too many miles that
first part of the journey. Wear comfortable
clothing and shoes you can easily drive
in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep
it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go. If
it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course, you’ll
find experienced and able service experts
in Chevrolet dealerships all across North
America. They’ll be ready and willing to
help
if you need it. Here
are some things you can check
before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir
full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
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Service 8t Appearance Care
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield
and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or
windshield,
Clean the outside
of the windshield with
GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@ (GM Part
No. 1050011). The
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when
you rinse it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth
soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the
blade with water.
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Wiper blades should be checked on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
Special care is necessary when cleaning,
removing and/or storing the roof panels.
0 Flush off dust and dirt with water,
Clean the panels with GM Glass
then dry the panels.
Cleaner. Leave the cleaner on the
panel for one minute, then wipe
the
panel with a soft, lint-free cloth.
0 Don’t use abrasive cleaning materials.
Cieaning the Outside of Your
Chevrolet
The paint finish on your vehicle provides
beauty, depth of
color, gloss retention and
durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm
or cold water.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
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Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer
Solvent
Windshield
& Wiper
Blades
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FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant
(GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Engine Oil.
Engine Oil.
Engine Oil.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LI~ or OC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497) or equivalent.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Clean with Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 1).
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Child Restraints ................ 36
Rear Seat
................... 38
Right Front Seat
.............. 40
Top Strap ................... 37
Where
to Put the .............. 36
Children (Safety Belts)
........... 34
Children Larger (Safety Belts)
..... 43
Cigarette Lighter ............... 95
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and
...... 276
City Driving
.................. 160
Cleaner. Air
.................. 230
Cleaning Fabric. Using Foam-Type
Cleaner on
............... 266
Fabric. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
............... 267
Glass ...................... 269 Problems. Special
............ 268
The Inside of Your Chevrolet
... 266
The Outside of the Windshield
and Wiper Blades
.......... 270
The Outside of Your
Chevrolet
................ 270
The Top of the Instrument
Panel
.................... 269
Twin Lift-off
Roof Panels
.............. 270
Vinyl or Leather
............. 269
Clock. Setting the
............... 116
Close-Out Panel
................ 93
Clutch. Hydraulic
.............. 237
Color of Road Signs
............ 132
Comfort Controls
............... 1 10 Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
................... 109
Compact Disc Player.
Delco-Base@
AMEM Stereo with .......... 121
Compact Disc. Care of Your
..... 129
Compact Disc Storage. Cassette and
................. 93
Compact Disc.
To Play a ........ 122
Compact Spare
................ 214
Compartments. Storage and
....... 92
Console Storage. Front
........... 92
Control of a Vehicle
............ 140
Control. Loss of
............... 151
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Index
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Ventilation .................... 112
Ventilation System. Flow-Through
. 114
Ventilation Tips
................ 114
Vision. Night
................. 153
Visor Vanity Mirror. Covered
...... 94
Visors. Sun
.................... 94
Voltmeter
.................... 103
Devices. Other
.............. 184
Hazard Flashers
............. 184
Lights. Gages and Indicators
.... 99
Safety
....................... 7
Vehicle Damage
............... 8
Washer Fluid. Windshield
....... 243
Washer. Windshield
............. 79
Washing Your Vehicle
.......... 270 Weatherstrips
................. 272
Weight
of the Trailer ........... 175
Weight. Total on Your Vehicle’s Tires
...................... 176
Wheel Nut Torque
............. 281
Wheels Weight of the Trailer Tongue
..... 176
Alignment and Tire Balance
... 262
Aluminum
................. 271
Replacement
................ 263
Tilt
........................ 76
Used Replacement
........... 264
Where to Put the Restraint
(Children and Safety Belts)
..... 36
Why Safety Belts Work
.......... 17 Windows
..................... 75
Defogging and Defrosting
...... 112
Manual
..................... 75
Power
...................... 76
Rear Defogger
............... 114
And Wiper Blades. Cleaning the Outside of the
. . 270
Washer
..................... 79
Washer Fluid
............... 243
Wipers
..................... 78
Winter Driving
................ 170
Wipers. Windshield
............. 78
Your Driving and the Road
..... 131
Your Own Signals
............. 135
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