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Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you. Use
your key to lock and
unlock the glove
box.
Door Storage Compartments
Your doors have a storage compartment.
Front Seat Side Pockets
On the outside of each front seat is a
storage pocket.
Instrument Panel Bins
On the top center of the instrument
panel
is a storage bin.
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Instrument Panel
1. Air Vent
2. Side Defroster Vent
3. Turn SignaULights
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Hazard Warning Flasher
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
7. Rear Window Wiper Switch
8. Comfort Controls
9. Audio System ControVHeadlight Beam
Lever
10. Lighter
1 1. Assist Grip
12. Glove Box
13. Transmission Shift Lever
14. Coinholder and Bin
15. Transfer Case Shift Lever
16. Parking Brake Lever
17. Ashtray
18. Rear Window Washer Switch
19. Ignition Switch
20. Horn
21. Fuse Block
22. Rear Window Defogger Switch
23. Brightness Control
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Features & Controls
rn Instrument Panel and
Clusters
Your instrument cluster is designed to
let you know at a glance how your
vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, about how much fuel
you have left, and many other things you’ll need
to know to drive safely and
economically. Optional Cluster
If you have the optional cluster, your
instrument panel gives you additional
information. The cluster includes
a
tachometer.
US. shown; Canada similar
Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your
speed in both miles per hour (mph) and
kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven,
in either miles (used in
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It can be dangerous to drive
with the rear window open or
removed. Carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle.
You can’t see it or smell CO. It
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If you must drive with the rear
window open:
Make sure all other windows arc
shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest
speed with the setting on=
.
That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.
If you have air vents on or
under the instrument panel, open
them all the way.
Reverse the steps to close the rear
window. Be sure that it is completely
closed.
Removing and Installing Your Rear
Window
1. Unfasten the lower corner flaps on
2. There are two places on the canvas
both
sides.
on the tailgate marked
PULL. Pull at
each place to unhook the rear
window frame from the tailgate.
Also, pull the canvas at the center
of
the tailgate.
I 3. Unzip and remove the rear window.
4. Lay the rear window inside-up on a
clean, dry, flat surface and roll the
rear window
from the bottom to the
top.
Reverse the steps
to install the rear
window. Be sure the rear window
is
completely closed before driving.
Removing and Installing Your Canvas
TOP
1. Lower your antenna and swing your
sun visors down.
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2. Remove your rear window. See
“Removing and Installing Your Rear
Window” in this section.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
urnfort Controls
With this system, you can control the
heating and ventilation in your Geo. If
you have
the air conditioning option,
you can also control cooling,
Your vehicle also has the flow-through
ventilation system described later
in this
section.
Heater Controls
Air Intake Lever
a: Choose this position to recirculate
the inside air through the comfort
control system.
m: Choose this position to circulate
outside air through
the comfort control
system.
Airflow Lever
Use this lever to direct the airflow.
*; : This position directs the airflow
through the instrument panel vents.
\# : This position directs air through do
the instrument panel vents and toward
the floor.
WP : This position directs air toward
the
floor.
-9 : This position directs air toward
the floor, the windshield and side
windows.
till, : This position directs air to the
windshield.
Temperature Control Lever
Slide the lever to change the temperature
of the air flowing from the heating
system. Move
it toward the right for
warmer air and to the
left for cooler air.
The temperature
of the air can not be
less than the temperature of the outside
air.
Fan Control Lever
: Slide this lever to turn the heating
system on or
off. Move the lever toward
to increase
the fan's speed.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that
require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because you’re a good deal longer,
you’ll need to
go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move that hand to the
left.
To move the trailer to the right,
move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have
someone guide you.
Making Turns
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal.
Do this
so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or
other objects. Avoid jerky
or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever you signal
a turn or lane
change. Properly hooked up, the trailer
lights will also flash telling other drivers
you’re about
to turn, change lanes, or
stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when
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Problems on the Road
Position the sling crossbar under and
forward
of the rear bumper.
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Attach a separate safety chain around
the outboard end of each side of the rear
axle.
H Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature
gage on your Geo instrument panel.
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Service & Appearance Care
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument
Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces of the instrument panel.
Sprays containing silicones or waxes
may cause annoying reflections in the
windshield and even make it difficult to
see through the windshield under certain
conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
CAUTIVN
Do not bleach or dye safety
belts.
If you do, it may
severely weaken them. In a crash
they might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean safety
belts
only with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be
scraped
off later. If abrasive cleaners
are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element
may be damaged.
Any temporary license
should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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