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Anti-Lock Brakes (corvr.)
And this light on the instrument panel
will go on when you start your vehicle.
When you start your vehicle and begin
to drive away you may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise and
you may even notice that your brake
pedal moves a little while this is going
on. This
is the ABS system testing itself.
If you have your foot on the brake
pedal, this check won’t happen until the
vehicle goes about
4 mph (6 km/h) or
until you take your foot off the brake
pedal. After
an
ABS stop, you may hear a
clicking noise the next time the vehicle
goes about
4 mph (6 Wh).
If there’s a problem with the anti-lock
brake system, the anti-lock brake
system warning light will stay on or
flash. See the
Index under Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning
Light.
.. .
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say
the road is wet. You’re driving safely.
Suddenly an animal jumps out in front
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what
happens with
ABS.
of you.
A computer senses that wheels are
slowing down. The computer separately
works the brakes at each front wheel
and at the rear wheels.
The anti-lock system can change the
brake pressure faster than any driver
could. The computer is programmed to
make the most of available tire and road
conditions.

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Hazard Warning Flashers ........................................................................\
........... 164
Jump Starting ........................................................................\
.............................. 165
Towing Your Chevrolet ........................................................................\
.............. 169
Engine Overheating ........................................................................\
.................... 173
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................................................\
....................... 180
Changing a Flat Tire ........................................................................\
................... 181
Compact Spare Tire ........................................................................\
.................... 187
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ..................................................... 188

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If your battery has run down, you may
want to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your Chevrolet.
But please follow the steps here to do it
safely.
CAUTION I
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A Batteries can hurt you. They
They contain acid that can burn
They contain gas that can
They contain enough electricity
If you don't follow thest: steps
exactly, some or all
of these things
can hurt you.
r-' can be dangerous because:
you.
explode or ignite.
to burn you.
NOTICE To Jump Start Your Chevrolet:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
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Jump Starting (CONT.)
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each
other.
If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able to start your
Chevrolet, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured if the
vehicles roll. Set the parking
brake firmly
on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in
P (Park) or
3. Turn off the ignition on both
vehicles. Turn
off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries.
And it could save your radio!
If you leave your radio on, it
be badly damaged. The repairs
:,’
wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
r-
An electric fan can start up
- L even when the engine is not
running and can injure
you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
Find the positive
(+) and negative (-)
terminals on each battery. Your
Chevrolet has a remote positive
(+)
jump starting terminal. The terminal is
on the same side of the engine
compartment as your battery.
You should always use the remote
positive
(+) terminal instead of the
positive
(+) terminal on your battery.
To uncover the remote positive
(+)
terminal, lift the red plastic cap.

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Battery
Every new Chevrolet has a Delco
Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, we recommend a
Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that
has the catalog number shown on the
original battery’s label.
Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see the
Index under Jump Starting.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle
for
25 days or more, take off the black,
negative
(-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery from
running down.
x Batteries have acid that can
L burn you and gas that can
explode. You can be badly hurt if
you aren’t careful. See the Index
under Jump Starting for tips on
working around
a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Bulb Rephcement
In this section you’ll find directions for
changing the light bulbs in some of the
lights on your Chevrolet.
Be sure to read the directions before
you begin to replace or adjust any
lights.
See the
Index under Replacement
Bulbs to find the type of bulb you need
to use.

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ABS Warning Light .......................... 93
Adding Brake Fluid
............................ 217. 249
Electrical Equipment
............. 103. 240
Engine Coolant
...... 175.212.248. 249
Engine Oil
.............................. 201. 249
Power Steering Fluid
...... 214.248. 250
Sound Equipment
.......................... 103
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
..................... 208. 247. 249
Manual
......................... 210. 247. 249
Air Cleaner Filter
..................... 205. 254
Air Conditioner
(see
Comfort ControZs)
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence
of .................................... 123
Alcohol in Gasoline
.......................... 193
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
.......................................... 23 7
Removing ....................................... 183
Antenna ............................................ 114
Antifreeze
........................ 21 1. 248. 249
Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) ..... 127
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
......... 210. 249
Windshield Washer Fluid
........ 76. 215 Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
.................................. 93
Appearance Care
............................. 232
Armrest. Console Storage
.................. 82
Ashtrays
& Lighter ............................ 82
Audio Systems
................................. 103
AM/FM Stereo Radio
..................... 104
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
............................ 106
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player
and
Base@ Silver Series Speaker
System
.......................................... 108
AM/FM Stereo with Compact
Disc Player ................................... 110
Care
of Audio Systems ................... 113
Radio Reception. For the Best
...... 113
Setting the Clock
........................... 103
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see
Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle
Adding Fluid ................... 208. 247. 249
Checking Fluid
................................ 206
Shifting
.............................................. 56
Starting the Engine
........................... 53
BBB Auto Line ........................... 284
Battery
............................................... 218
Acid Warning
........................... 165. 167
Jump Starting
................................. 165
Battery Warning Light
....................... 92
Blizzard
............................................. 153
Block Heater. Engine
....................... 55
Blowout. Tire ................................... 180
Brake Adjustment
..................................... 130
Fluid
....................................... 216. 249
Master Cylinder
............................. 216
Parlung
............................................. 63
Replacing Parts
............................... 217
Warning Light
.................................. 92
Wear Indicators
............................. 129
Anti-Lock Brake System
.................. 93
Standard Brakes
............................... 92
Brakes. Anti-Lock
.......................... 127
Warning Light
................................... 93
Brakes Trailer
.............................................. 158
Braking ............................................. 126
Brake System Warning Light

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Hearing or Speech Impaired
............ 283
Heater (see
Comfort Controls)
Heater, Engine Block ........................ 55
High Beams ............................... 78, 138
Highway Hypnosis
.......................... 147
Hill and Mountain Roads
................ 148
Hills, Parking on
............................. 149
Hood Release
.................................... 196
Safety Warnings
............................. 197
Warning, Overheated Engine
....... 173
Horn
................................................... 68
Hot Engine, Safety
Warnings
.................. 90, 176, 211, 213
Hydraulic Clutch
............................. 210
Hydroplaning
................................... 141
Identification Engine
............................................. 240
Label, Service Parts
....................... 240
Number, Vehicle (VIN Code)
...... 239
Idling Your Engine
............................. 68
If You’re Stuck: In
Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
............. 188
Ignition
Key
................................................... 46
Positions
........................................... 5 1
Indicator Lights (see Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inflation. Tires ................................ 226
Inside Rearview Mirror
..................... 80
Instrument Panel .............................. 85
Instrument Panel Clusters ................. 86
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
.. 79
Instrument Panel Warning Lights
..... 87
....................................... J ack. Tire 181
Jump Starting
................................... 165
K ey Finder ........................................ 49
Key Release Button
........................... 53
Keys
..................................................... 46 Lane
Change Indicator
..................... 70
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
................... 21
Rear
.................................................. 26
Latches. Seatbacls
.............................. 15
Lighter
................................................. 82
Lights Brightness Intensity Control
............ 79
Courtesy and Instrument
Panel
............................................... 79
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 78
Headlights ......................................... 77
On Reminder
.................................... 77
Operation
of ....................................... 77
Reading ............................................. 79
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
............................................ 218
Replacement Bulbs
........................ 251
Shift
................................................... 62
Taillights
........................................ 222
Turn Signal
....................................... 70
Loading Your Vehicle
................ 83. 224
313
Front. Automatic ...................... 21. 25
Use by Children
.......................... 29. 38
Warning Lights
................................ 87
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Manual Front Seat ........................... 12
Manual Reclining Seatback ............. 13
Power Seat ........................................ 13
Reclining Seatback ........................... 13
Seat Adjuster .................................... 13
Seatback Latches ............................. 15
Service Engine Soon Light ................. 94
Service Information ......................... 192
Service Parts Identification Label ... 240
Service Publications ......................... 288
Service Publications Order
Form
............................................... 291
Service Station Information ............. 320
Setting the Clock ............................. 103
Setting the Trip Odometer ................. 88
Sheet Metal Damage ........................ 238
Shift Light .......................................... 62
Shifting Into P (Park)
Column Shift
................................... 64
Console Shift ................................... 65
Automatic Transaxle ....................... 56
Manual Transaxle ............................. 61
Signaling Turns ......................... 70, 121
Signs, Road ..................................... 118
Shifting the Transaxle
316
Skidding ........................................... 136
Snowstorm. If You’re
Caught in a
..................................... 153
Sound Equipment. Adding ............. 103
Sound Systems (see Audio Systems)
Spare Tire. Compact ............... 187. 320
Spark Plugs ....................................... 254
Specifications and
Capacities
....................................... 247
Speed Control (see Cruise Control)
Speedometer ...................................... 88
Stains. Removing ............................. 234
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transaxle
....................... 53
Manual Transaxle ............................. 53
is Dead (see Jump Starting)
In Emergencies .............................. 133
Off-Road Recovery ........................ 134
Tips ................................................. 132
Steering Wheel. Tilt ........................... 69
Stereo Sound Systems
(see
Audio Systems)
Storage Areas ............................... 50. 82
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... 2 18
Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery
Steering Stuck.
If You Are
............................... 188
Sun Visors ........................................... 81
T achometer ....................................... 89
Tape Player (see Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
.............................................. 251
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
................................ 103. 240
Engine Specifications ..................... 253
Fluid Capacities & Types ...... 247. 249
Fuses & Circuit Breakers .............. 241
Replacement Parts .......................... 254
Service Parts Identification
Label
............................................ 240
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
........................................... 239
Temperature Warning Light .............. 90
Theft .................................................... 48
Thermostat ........................................ 214
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 69
Time. Setting the ............................. 103
Tires ................................................. 225
Buying New ................................... 228
Chains .................................... 187. 231