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controls:
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan
Power Window
These symbols are used on warning and Here are some other symbols you may
indicator lights: see:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging
System
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes Fuse
- 1 Trunk Release
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Lighter
Horn
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Hood Release
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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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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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Convenience Net (OPTION)
Your vehicle may have a convenience
net. You’ll see it just inside
the back
wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like
grocery bags, behind the net. It can help
keep them from falling over during
sharp turns or quick
starts and stops.
Unclip a corner of the convenience net
to
fit larger objects behind the net, then
reclip it to secure them in place.
The
net isn’t for larger, heavier loads.
Store them in the trunk as far forward
as
you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie
flat when you’re not using it.
Trunk Cargo Anchors (omoN)
If your vehicle has fold-down rear seats,
you’ll find two or four anchors on the
back wall of your trunk. You can use
these anchors to tie down lighter loads.
They prevent things from shifting during sudden stops, turns and maneuvers.
These anchors are not for heavier loads.
Store those items as far forward in
the
trunk as possible.
New Vehicle “Break-ln”
Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t
need an elaborate “break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed-
fast or slow-for the first
500
miles (804 km 3on’t make full
throttle starts.
first 200 miles (322 km) or so.
During this time your new brake
linings aren’t yet broken in.
Harc
stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline eveq
time
you get new brake linings.
Avoid making hard stops for 1
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4. If you have the optional fold-down
rear seat,
you can secure the storage
bag containing the glass panel to the
trunk anchors using the straps
provided.
To Install the Sunroof Glass Panel:
1. Center the glass panel upright on the
weatherstrip. Then line
up the hinges
on the panel with the slots in the roof
opening.
3. Store the glass panel in the special
storage bag in
the trunk.
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I Don't try to remove the
m sunroofpanel while the
whicle is
moving. Trying to
remove the sunroof panel while the
vehicle is moving could cause an
. accident. The panel could a1 into
the vehicle and cause you to lose
control,
or it could fly off and
strike another vehicle. You or
others could be injured. Remove
the sunroof panel only when the
vehicle is parked. I
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Sunroof (CONT.)
2. Push forward on the rear edge of the
glass while lowering the panel.
Do
not force a hinge if it binds in a slot.
Reposition
the glass panel and start
again. Finally, push the glass release
tab, engage the latch with the striker
and close the panel.
LAU I IUN
An improperly installed
sunroof panel may fall into or I
fly off the vehicle. You or others
could be injured. After installing
the sunroof panel, alwqs check
that it is firmly attached by pushing
up on the underside of the panel. I
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If the sunroof panel is not
stored properly, it could be
thrown about the vehicle
in a crash
or sudden maneuver. People in the
vehicle could be injured. Whenever
you store
the sunroof panel in the
vehicle, always be sure that
it is
stored securely
in the special
storage bag in the trunk.
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(AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)
If you are parking on a hill and you
don’t shift
your transaxle into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may
put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transaxle. You may find it difficult
to pull the
shift lever out of P (Park).
This
is called “torque lock.” To prevent
torque lock, always be sure to shift into
P (Park) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat.
To find out how, see the
Index under Shiftirtg Into P (Park),
When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever out
of P (Park) before you
release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need
to have another vehicle push yours a
little uphill to take some
of the pressure
from the transaxle,
so you can pull the
shift lever out
of P (Park).
Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Chevrolet in good shape for
winter. Be sure your engine coolant
mix is correct.
Snow tires can help in loose snow, but
they may give you less traction on ice
than regular tires.
If you do not expect
to be driving in deep snow, but may
have to travel over ice,
you may not
want to switch to snow tires at all.
You may want to put winter
emergency supplies in your trunk or
rear area.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush
or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a
red cloth, and a couple of reflective
warning triangles. And, if you will be
driving under severe conditions,
include a small bag
of sand, a piece of
old carpet or a couple
of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items
in your
vehicle.
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Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and
roll over you or other people.
You and they could be badly injured. Find
a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Shift a manual transaxle to 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
I 4. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That
would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end. The
following steps will tell you how to
use the jack and change a tire.
The eqclipment you’ll need is in the
trunk or rear area.
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