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Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the US. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard
to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system \
can corrode,
and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converter and oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All of that means costly
repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
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 d\
riving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice.
Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VI\
N).
General Motors
of Canada Limited
International Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario LIH 7N1, Canada
Filling Your Tank
A Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can
cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near g’asoline or
aefuel’ing your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking mat\
erials
away fmm gasoline.
I
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and what type
of lubricant to use.
Exhaust System
To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive
your vehicle if you notice:
Engine misfiring
* Loss of performance
Other unusual operating conditions
Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly.
Three- Way Catalytic Converter
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce \
the
pollutants in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel \
in your vehicle.
If
you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic \
converter, and other engine components.
The Malfunction Indicator (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) lamp on your instrument panel lets you know when your emission system needs \
service.
The light will come on briefly when you start your engine to let you know
that the system is working.
If it does not come on when you start your
engine, or
if it comes on and stays on while you’re driving, your system \
may
need service. Your vehicle should still be driveable, but you should have your
system serviced right away.
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Catalytic Converter ......... ...... ..._. 6-37
CertificationlTire Label
................. 6-38
Changing A Flat Tire
........ 5-16, 5-21
Chemical Paint Spotting
.............. 6-56
Child Restraints
Cigarette LighterlAshtrays
........... 2-54
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning (See “Safety
Belts”)
Finish Care
................................ 6-54
Glass
.......................................... 6-53
Inside of Vehicle
....................... 6-51
Instrument Panel, Top
............. 6-53
Outside
of Vehicle .................... 6-54
Special Problems
...................... 6-52
Vinyl or Leather
................-...... 6-53
Wheels and Tires
..................... 6-55
Windshield
................................ 6-54
Convenience Net
.......................... 2-57
Conversion
to Chassis Cab ........ 6-43
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
............ 6-62
Crankcase Capacity
...................... 6-62
Cruise Control
................................ 2-41
Increase Speed
......................... 2-43
On Hills
...................................... 2-45
Passing
...................................... 2-45
Reduce Speed
......................... -2-44
Resume
..................................... 2-43
Set
.............................................. 2-42
To Get Out Of .......................... 2-45
Clock
... 3-10, 3-12,
3-14, 3-17, 3-21
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
.... 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.8-2
D
(Canada Only) ...... 2-48, 2-49, 2-71
Indicator Light
..... 2-48, 2-49, 2-71
Dome Lights
................................. 2-50
Doors
............................................... 2-5
Daytime Running Lights
Locks
........................................... 2-6 9-2 Driver Position
............................. 1-14
Driving Across an Incline
..................... 4-31
After Off-Road Driving
............ 4-34
At Night
..................................... 4-34
Backing Up
............................... 4-60
Defensive
..................................... 4-8
Downhill
..................................... 4-29
Freeway
..................................... 4-42
Highway Hypnosis
................... 4-45
Hydroplaning
............................. 4-38
In Blizzard
................................. 4-53
In City
....................................... 4-41
In Fog, Mist and Haze .4-39, 4-40
In Sand,
. Mud, Ice,
Or Snow
..................... 4-32, 5-30
In Rain
...................................... 4-37
In Water .................................... 4-33
Long Distance
.......................... 4-44
Loss of Control
........................ 4-22
Night Vision
.............................. 4-35
Off-Roading
............................... 4-23
On Curves
................................. 4-18
On Grades
................................. 4-60
On Hill and Mountain Roads
. 4-46
On Off-Road Hills
.................... 4-26
On Snow or Ice
....................... 4-51
Passing
............................ 4-20, 4-60
Skidding
..................................... 4-22
Stuck in Deep Snow
..... 4-54, 5-30
Through Water
.............. 2-14, 4-33
Uphill
.......................................... 4-27
Winter
........................................ 4-51
With a Trailer
............................ 4-59
Drunken Driving
............................. 4-9
E
Electrical System
Engine Add-on
Equipment
................... 6-59
Adding Coolant
............... 5-1 2, 6-25
Air Cleaner
................................ 6-14
Block Heater
.......... 2-15, 3-7, 6-13