1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA fuel cap

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tachometer (OPTION)
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm) .
I
engine damage may occur.
Fuel Cage
You have one of the fuel gages shown.
The fuel gage tells you about how much
fuel you have left, when the ignition
is
on. When the indicator nears E (Empty),
you still have a little fuel left, but
you
should get more soon.
Here are three things that some owners
ask about. None of these show a
problem with your fuel gage:
At the gas station, with your ignition
on, the gas pump shuts off before the
gage reads
F (Full).
It takes a little more or less fuel to fill
up than the gage indicated. For
example, the gage may have indicated
the tank was half full, but it actually .
took a little more or less than half the
tank's capacity to fill the tank.
The gage moves a little when you turn '
a corner or speed up.
For your fuel tank capacity,
see Service
Station Information
on the last page of
this manual.
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There are three air conditioning
settings:
MAX: Provides maximum cooling or
quick cool-down on very hot days. This
setting recirculates much of the
air
inside your vehicle, and it should not be
used for long periods because the air
may become too cold and dry.
A/C Use for normal cooling on hot .
days. This setting brings in outside air,
cools it and directs it through the
instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV Use on cool, but sunny days.
This setting brings in the outside air,
but directs it in two ways, The cool
air
is directed to the upper portion of your
body through the instrument panel
outlets, but most warmed air is directed
through the heater ducts and a little to
the defrost and side window vents. At
times this temperature difference may
be more apparent
than others.
OFF: Press to turn the system off.
Some air will still come from the outlets
at the floor. Press any function button
to turn the system on. On
very hot days, open the windows
long enough to let hot inside air escape.
This reduces the time your air
conditioner’s compressor will have to
run, which should help fuel economy.
The air conditioner compressor operates in
all three air conditioning
settings.
It also operates in BLEND and
ljjjl (Defrost) when the temperqture is
above freezing. This helps remove
moisture from the air inside your
vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is
equipped with a 2.2L (VIN Code 4)
engine or a manual transaxle.
Your Chevrolet can tow a trailer if it is
equipped with an automatic transaxle
and proper trailer towing equipment. To
identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you should
read the information in
Weight of the
Trailer
that appears later in this section.
But trailering is different than just
driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering
means changes
in handling, durability,
and fuel economy. Successful, safe
trailering takes correct equipment, and
it has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this section. In it
are many time-tested, important
trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important
for your safety and
that of your passengers.
So please read
this section carefully before you pull a
trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the
engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and
tires are forced to work harder against
the drag of the added weight. The
engine is required to operate at
relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat.
What’s more, the trailer adds
considerably to wind resistance,
increasing the pulling requirements.
All of that means changes in:
Handling
Durability
Fuel economy
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
If you do, here are some important
points.
There are many different laws having
to do with trailering. Make sure your
rig will be legal, not only where you
live but also where you’ll be driving.
A
good source for this information can
be state or provincial police.
Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a hitch dealer about sway
controls.
Don’t tow a trailer at all during the
first
500 miles (800 lun) your new
vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or
other parts could be damaged.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine H ere you will find information
about the care of your Chevrolet
.
This part begins with service and
fuel information. and then it shows how to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to its
appearance care
.
part 6
Service & Appearance Care
Service ........................................................................\
............................................. 192
Fuel
........................................................................\
.................................................. 193
Hood Release ........................................................................\
................................... 196
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
....................................... 201
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
...................................... 205
Transaxle Fluid
........................................................................\
................................ 206
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
................................ 211
Power Steering Fluid
........................................................................\
....................... 214
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................................................\
................ 215
Brakes
........................................................................\
.............................................. 216
Battery
........................................................................\
............................................. 218
Bulb Replacement
........................................................................\
............................ 218
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.................................................................... 224
Loading Your Vehicle
........................................................................\
...................... 224
Tires
........................................................................\
................................................. 225
Appearance Care
........................................................................\
............................. 232
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................................................... 239
Add-on Electrical Equipment
........................................................................\
........ 240
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................................................................\
............... 241
Capacities and Specifications 247
Fluids
& Lubricants ........................................................................\
........................ 249
Replacement Bulbs
........................................................................\
......................... 251
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
.............................................................. 254
.. ........................................................................\
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher. It should meet
specifications ASTM D4814 in the
U.S.
and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These
fuels should have the proper additives,
so you should not have to add anything
to the fuel.
In the
U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be
sure you get the right kind of gasoline
(unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED”
right on the pump. And only unleaded
nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler
neck.
Be sure the posted octane is at least
87.
If the octane is less than 87, you may
get a heavy knocking noise when you
drive. If
it’s bad enough, it can damage your
engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at
87 octane or
higher and you still hear heavy
knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry if you hear a little
pinging noise when you’re accelerating
or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and
you don’t have to buy a higher octane
fuel to get rid of pinging. It’s the heavy,
constant hock that means you have a
problem.
Fuel Capacity:
V6 Engines-16.5 U.S. Gallons (62 L).
L4 Engine--17.1 U.S. Gallons (65 L).
Use unleaded fuel only.
What about gasoline with blending
materials that contain oxygen, such
as
MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl
ether.” Fuel that is no more than
15%
MTBE is fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol.
Properly-blended fuel that is
no more
than 10%
ethanol is fine for your
vehicle.
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
I NOTEE
Fuel that is more than 5
methanol is bad for you
Don’t use it. It can corr
parts in your fuel system
and also
damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage wouldn’t be covered
under your warranty. 5% or less, there mus
“cosolvents” and corrosi

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To check on fuel availability, ask an
auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following
address for advice.
Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN)
.
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the
fuel
door. left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang
the cap inside the
CAUTION I CAUTlON I
A Gasoline vapor is highly
- flammable. It burns violently,
and that can cause very bad
injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near
gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise). I I
h If you get gasoline on you
A and then something ignites it,
,JU 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
I
When you put the cap back on, turn it to
the right until you hear a clicking noise.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I 2.2L L4: Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil
level every time you get fuel. In order to
get
an accurate reading, the oil must be
warm and the vehicle must be on level
ground. Turn
off the engine and give
the
oil a few minutes to drain back into
the oil pan. If
you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil:
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel
or cloth, then push it back
in all the way. Remove it again, keeping
the tip lower.
3.1 L V6: Checking Engine Oil
Twin Dual Cam 3.4L
V6: Checking Engine
Oil 2.2L L4: Adding Engine Oil
When to Add Oil:
If the
oil is at or below the ADD line,
then you’ll need to add some oil. But
you must use the right kind.
This
section explains what kind of oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see the
Index
under Capacities and Specifications.

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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed in different
ways. Here’s how to remove the type
with a release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper ann away
2. Lift the release clip with a
from
the windshield.
screwdriver and pull the blade
assembly
off the wiper arm.
the wiper arm.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found
on the inside of the trunk lid tells you
the proper size, speed rating and
recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It also gives
you important information about the
number of people that can be in your
vehicle and the total weight that you
can carry. This weight is called the
Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes
the weight of all occupants, cargo, and
all nonfactory-installed options. The
other label is the Certification label,
on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. It
tells you the
gross weight capacity of
your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed
the GVWR for your vehicle, or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for
either the front or rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread it out. Don’t carry more
than
167 lbs. (75 kg) in your trunk.