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Trunk lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside,
insert the door
key and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release (OPTION)
Pull upward on the remote release
handle, located on the floor near the left
side
of the driver’s seat, to release the
trunk lid.
Lockout Feature:
The remote trunk release is equipped
with a lockout feature to help prevent
unauthorized entry into the trunk when
the vehicle is unattended. The switch
is
located on the inside of the trunk lid,
mounted
to the trunk lid latch.
To turn the lockout on, slide the switch
all the way to
the right. To turn the
lockout off, slide the switch all the way
to the
left.
When the lockout is on, the mechanical
remote trunk release will not release the
trunk lid. However, the trunk
lid can
still be opened with the key.
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To &dock the liftgate from the outside,
insert the door key and turn it
clockwise. Then
lift up the bottom of
the liftgate.
Be sure there are no overhead
obstructions before you open the
liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into
something and break the glass.
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Remote Lifigate Release
(WAGON) It can be dangerous to drive
L with the liftgate open. Carbon
monoxide
(CO) gas can come into
your vehicle.
You can’t see or I smell co. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate lock release to work. With a manual
open: transaxle, the parking brake must be set.
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The automatic transaxle must be in
P (Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate
Make sure all other windows are
shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest
speed (that will force the outside
air into your vehicle).
If you have air vents on or under
the instrument panel, open them
all the way. Press the
yellow liftgate release button
located in the glove box to release the
liftgate.
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Glove Box Lock
(RS AND 2-24 MODELS)
Use the door key to lock and unlock the
glove box.
To open, pinch the handle, Vehicle theft
is big business, especially
in some cities. Although your Chevrolet
has a number of theft-deterrent features,
we know that nothing we put on it can
make it impossible to steal. However,
there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition: If you walk away
from your vehicle with the keys inside,
it’s an easy target for joy riders or
professional thieves-so don’t do it.
When you park your Chevrolet and
open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
chime reminding you
to remove your
key from the ignition and take
it with
you. Always do this. Your steering
wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition. If you have an automatic
transaxle, taking your key out also locks
your transaxle. And remember to lock
the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted
spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out of sight. Put them in a
storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where
someone will be watching your vehicle,
it’s best
to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if you have to leave
something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
like your trunk or glove box. Use the
remote trunk release lockout feature,
if
so equipped. See Remote Trunk
Release earlier in this section.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch,
you can
turn the switch to five positions:
Accessory: An “on” position in which
you can operate your electrical power
accessories. Press in the ignition switch
as
you turn the top of it toward you.
Lock: The only position in which you
can remove the key. This locks your
steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
Off: Unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and transaxle, but does not send
electrical power
to any accessories. Use
this position
if your vehicle must be
pushed
or towed, but never try to push-
start your vehicle.
A warning chime will
sound
if you open the driver’s door
when the ignition is
off and the key is in
the ignition.
Run: An “on” position to which the
switch returns after
you start your
engine and release the switch. The
switch stays in
the Run position when
the engine is running. But even when
the engine is not running, you can use
Run to operate your electrical power
accessories, and to display some instru-
ment panel warning lights.
Start: Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch will return to
Run for
normal driving.
Note that even
if the engine is not
running; the positions
Accessory and
Run are “on” positions that allow you
to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio.
Key Release Button
(MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
The ignition key cannot be removed
from
the ignition unless the key release
button is used.
To Remove the Key:
Turn the key to the Off position. Press
the key release button while turning the
key from
Off to Lock. Keeping your
finger
on the button, pull the key
straight
out.
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I Power Windows (opTIoN)
With power windows, switches on the
center console control each
of the
windows when the ignition is
on. In
addition, in 4-dOOr models, each rear
passenger door has a control switch for
its own window.
The driver’s window switch has an Auto
Down feature. The driver’s window can
be opened a small amount by pushing
the switch marked
AUTO to the first
detent. When the switch
is fully
pressed, the window will go down all
the way.
To stop the window while it is lowering,
press the switch forward, then release.
To raise the window, press and hold the
switch forward.
Power Window Lock-Out Switch
(OPTION)
On 4-dOOr models, this switch disables
the rear passenger power windows.
Push the switch forward to lock the
windows. Push the switch back to
unlock the windows.
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Horn
You can sound the horn by pressing the
horn pad
on your steering wheel.
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Remote Contra/ Mirror Sun Visors
The driver side outside mirror should be To block out glare, you can swing down
adjusted
with the control lever on the the visors.
door
so that you just see the side of your
vehicle
when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
Visor Vanity Mirrors (opTIoN)
Pull down the sun visor and open the
cover to expose the vanity mirror.
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Filling Your lank
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Gasoline vapor is highly
- flammable. It bums violently,
and that can cause very bad
injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re
ar gasoline or refueling your
hicle. Keep sparks, flames, and
loking materials away from
,,soline.
The cap
is behind a hinged door on the
right side of your vehicle.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
200
rhile refueling, hang the cap inside the
le1 door.
If you get gasoline on you and
then something ignites it, you
could be badly burned. Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open
the fuel filler cap too quickly. This
spray can happen if your
tank is
nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler
cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”
noise
to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.
{hen you put the cap back on,
turn it to
le right until you hear a clicking noise.
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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than 10 miles
(16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery,
or in
stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one
of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your
oil and filter every 3,000 miles
(5 OOO km) or 3 months-whichever
comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months-whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other oil change after that.
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Engine Block Heater
An engine block heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see the
index under Engine Block Heater.
What to Do with Used Oil
CAUTION
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Used engine oil contains
things that have caused skin
cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t
let used
oil stay on your skin for
very long. Clean your skin and
nails with soap and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly throw away clothing or
rags containing used engine oil.