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the Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the release
handle inside
the glove box.
Then go to the front of the vehicle, push
down lightly on
the hood, and push the
hood release lever to your left.
Lift the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the hood prop
into the slot
in the hood.
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How to Check Lubricant:
If the level is below the bottom of the
filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some
lubricant.
If the differential is at operating
temperature (warm), add enough
lubricant to raise the level to the bottom
of the filler plug hole.
If the differential
is cold, add enough
lubricant to raise the level to
1/2 inch
(12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of lubricant to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Geo will:
Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 258°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
-34°F (-37°C).
(125°C).
temperature. should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze or approved recycled coolant
that meets “GM Specification 6038M,”
which won’t damage aluminum parts.
Also use GM Engine Coolant
Supplement (sealer) with a complete
coolant change. If you use these, you
don’t need to add anything else.
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~ A Batteries have acid that can
burn you and gas that can
explode.
You can be badly hurt if
you aren’t careful. See
“Jump
Starting” in the Index for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
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Contact your dealer to learn how to
prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index
to check
the size and type of bulb you
need to use.
Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs have
pressurized gas inside and can
uurst
if you drop or scratch the
bulb.
You or others could be
injured. Take special care when
handling and disposing
of halogen
bulbs.
Headlights
To replace the headlight bulb:
1. Open the hood.
2. Press down on the tab and pull
rearward, while holding the headlight
wiring harness, to disconnect
it from
the bulb.
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3. Turn the lock ring to the left to
release the bulb.
4. Puli the lock ring and the headlight
bulb straight out. Save the lock ring
and use with the new bulb.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lights
To replace the parking and turn signal
bulb:
1 . Open the hood.
2. Turn the bulb socket to the left and I
pull it out of light housing.
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3. Push the bulb in, turn it to the left
4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
and
pull it out.
Sidemarker Lights
To replace
the sidemarker bulb:
1. Push the sidemarker housing toward
the back
of the vehicle and pull out
the front edge. The housing should
pull away from
the vehicle.
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2. Turn the socket to the left and pull it
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
Rear Sidemarker Lights
To replace the rear sidemarker bulb:
1. Remove the screw (hardtop only).
2. Pull the sidemarker light housing out
3. Turn the socket to the left and pull it
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
out
of the
housing.
at the front edge.
out.
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Rear Combination Lights
To remove the rear combination bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws from the
combination lights.
2. Pull the combination light out far
enough to reach the bulb socket. 3. Turn the socket to the left and pull it
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
out.
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nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make you lose control.
You
could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
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The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brakc
cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight aim, bump
height, vehicle ground cleara
and tire or tire chain clearance
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Replacement Wheels
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Putting a used wheel on your
vehicle is dangerous. You
can’t
know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven.
It could fail suddenly and
cause an
accident. If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
Always clean a whole trim panel or
any
loose dirt.
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following
the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with clean
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the
sponge.
section,
use a sponge to remove
the
suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with an air
hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
Be careful with a nalr aryer or
heat lamp. You could scorch thl
Wipe with a clean cloth. Using
Solvent-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will
clean off better with
just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths
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