
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance,
and dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tires for proper inflation. If
they are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label.
See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recommended
in this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work
only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in “N’ (Neutral),
push the clutch down halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter
should work only when the clutch is pushed down
all the way to the
floor.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Steering Column Lock Operation - While parked, try to turn the key to
LOCK in each gear shift position.
0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
0 With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only when you’re in
On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key to
LOCK without
pressing the lever.
The key should turn to LOCK only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out
only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Transmission
“P’ (Park) Mechanism Operation -
when the gear shift is in “P’ (Park).
“R” (Reverse).
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. :eping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
“N’ (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift to
“P” (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation - Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and
anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or
otherwise damaged.
Body Lubrication Service - Lubricate all body door hinges including the
endgate, endgate handle pivot points, and endgate mounted spare tire carrier
(if equipped), lubricate the body hood,
fuel door and rear compartment
hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors,
and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and
prop rod pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to
a corrosive environment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USAGE
Differential:
a. Standard
- Front and Rear Axle
b. Locking
Transfer Case
Column Shift, Transfer Case Shift
Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
and Universal Joints.
Clutch Linkage. Pushrod to clutch
fork joint.
Hood Latch Assembly:
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Constant Velocity Universal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge
Pins, Endgate hinge and Linkage,
Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. SAE-SOW-90 GL-5 gear
lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant or
(GM Part No. 1052271).
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 105 1855).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 1052497).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
a. Engine oil
(GM Part
No. 1050 109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade
2,
Catagory LB (GM Part
No. 1052497)
or GC-LB or
equivalent.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344).
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory
LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
Engine Oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil
(S AE 5 W-30).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hood Release
Lever
See Page 6-6.
Remote
Oil Filter
See Page 6-13.
Power Steering
Reservoir
See Page 6-26.
Windshield -
Washer Fluid
See Page 6-28.
/ Brake Fluid
reservoir
See Page 6-29.
/
Clutch Fluid -
Reservoir
See Page 6-20.
Spare Tire
Pressure
Located on left
rear wall, endgat
3r floor.
See Page 6-42.
Battery
The Delco
Freedom battery
needs no water.
See Page 6-31.
,Cooling System
Check and add
coolant
only at
the coolant recovery tank.
See Page 6-23.
Engine Oil
See Page 6-8.
Transmission
Fluid
Automatic:
See Page 6-15.
Manual:
See Page 6-18.
/ Zacity 20 U.S.
Gal. (76.0L. Use
only, 87 Octane
or higher.
See Page 6-3.
Cold Tire
Pressure
See tire-loading
sticker
on the
inside
of the
rear edge
of
the driver's door
lock pillar.
See Page 6-39.
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To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction,
Chevrolet is excited
to provide the services of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside
Assistance Center.
24-Hour Roadside Assistance Number
Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling
1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems.
If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access
to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. The
following services are available:
Towing
Locksmith
Tire repair
Rental car or taxi
Additional services as necessary
The Roadside Assistance Center
uses companies that will provide you with
quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our
advisors will explain
any payment obligations that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have
the following available to
give to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
License plate number
Vehicle color
Vehicle location
0 Telephone number where you can be reached
0 Vehicle mileage
Description of problem
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance
program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to
the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for
emergency services.
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A
Accessory Power Outlet ........................................... 2-56
Aircleaner
..................................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
............................................ 346-35
FanLever
.................................................... 34
FunctionLever
................................................ 34
Refrigerant Capacity
........................................... 6-69
Temperature Lever ............................................. 3-4
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................................. 3-24
Anti-lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-49
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program
............................................... 8-3
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-6
AMRadio
.................................................... 3-7
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System
................... 3-19
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck
................... 3-12
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer
........ 3-15
AM-FM Stereo Audio System ................................... 3-10
Anti-Theft Feature (CD) System)
................................. 3-22
Cassette Tape Player Care
....................................... 3-18
CompactDiscCare
............................................ 3-24
Automatic Transmission
.......................................... 2-20
Fluid
....................................................... 6-15
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-22
Rear
........................................................ 6-20
RearLocking ................................................. 2-25
........ 6-31 Battery ............................... .......
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard
....................................................... 4-34
Brakes Anti-lock
.................................................... 4-6
Fluid
.................................................. 6.29. 6.30
Four-wheel Anti-lock
.......................................... 4-7
Leakcheck
.................................................. 6-31
Mastercylinder
.............................................. 6-29
Parking
..................................................... 2-25
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-30
System Warning Light
.................................... 2.68. 4-16
Trailer ...................................................... 4-37
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
InEmergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................................... 2-15
Bulb Replacement
............................................... 6-32
Replacementchart ............................................ 6-63
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Capacities and Specification Charts .................................. 6-62
Carbon Monoxide
.................................. 2.8.2.29.2.30. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
.............................................. 6-38
Certificatioflire Label
........................................... 6-39
Changing a Flat Tire
.............................................. 5-19
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-56
Cassette
Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”
)
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
......................................... 2-57
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning Finishcare
.................................................. 6-54
Glass
....................................................... 6-53
InsideofVehicle
.............................................. 6-50
OutsideofVehicle
............................................. 6-54
VinylorLeather
.............................................. 6-52
Wheels and Tires
.............................................. 6-55
Windshield
.................................................. 6-54
AMRadio
.................................................... 3-9
Instrument
Panel, Top
.......................................... 6-53
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-52
Clock AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System
................... 3-20
AM-FM Stereo Audio System
................................... 3-11
AM-FM Stereo Audio System
with Cassette Deck ................... 3-14
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer ........ 3-17
Comfort Controls
................................................. 3-2
ConvenienceNet
................................................ 2-63
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-63
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-63
Cruise Control
.................................................. 2-44
Increasespeed
............................................... 2-46
OnHills
..................................................... 2-48
Passing
..................................................... 2-47
Reducespeed
................................................ 247
Resume
..................................................... 246
Set
......................................................... 2-45
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-48
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
................. 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
.............................. 2-51
Indicator Light
.......................................... 2-5 1. 2-74
DomeLights
.................................................... 2-52
Doors
.......................................................... 2-5
Locks ........................................................ 2-6
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............................................. 4-21
After Off-Road Driving
........................................ 4-24
AtNight
.................................................... 4-24
BackingUp
.................................................. 4-41
Defensive
.................................................... 4-2
Downhill
.................................................... 4-19
Freeway
..................................................... 4-28
Guidelines
................................................... 4-12
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-30
Hydroplaning
................................................ 4-26
InBlizzard
................................................... 4-34
InCity
...................................................... 4-27
In Mud. Sand. Snow. Or Ice
................................ 4-22. 5-32
InRain
...................................................... 4-25
InWater
..................................................... 4-23
LossofControl
............................................... 4-11
Nightvision
................................................. 4-25
Off-Roading
................................................. 4-13
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................... 4-30
On Off-Road Hills
............................................ 4-16
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-32
Passing
..................................................... 4-10
Skidding
.................................................... 4-12
Stuck
in Deep Snow ...................................... 4-32. 5-32
Throughwater
.......................................... 2-19. 4-23
Uphill
...................................................... 4-17
Winter
...................................................... 4-32
With
a Trailer ................................................ 4-37
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
Electrical System Accessory Power Outlet
........................................ 2-56
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 6-60
Endgate ........................................................ 2-8
Electric Glass Release ........................................... 2-9
Mounted Spare Tire Carrier
..................................... 2-10
Adding Coolant
.......................................... 5-1 3. 6-24
Aircleaner
.................................................. 6-14
Coolant (Block) Heater
................................. 2-19 3.5, 6-13
Coolant
................................................ 6-23. 6-63
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-70
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-29
FanNoise
................................................... 5-18
Identification
................................................. 6-62
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
.................................................. 5-11
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-30
Starting
..................................................... 2-17
Equipment, Add-on ............................................. 6-41
Exhaustsystem ................................................. 6-38
Engine
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