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Remote Trunk Release (OPTION)
Pull upward on the remote release
handle, located on the floor near the left
side
of the driver’s seat, to release the
trunk lid.
Lockout Feature:
The remote trunk release is equipped
with
a lockout feature to help prevent
unauthorized entry into the trunk when
the vehicle is unattended. The switch
is
located on the inside of the trunk lid,
mounted to the trunk lid latch.
To turn the lockout on, slide the switch
all the way to the right until it clicks.
When the lockout is on, the mechanical
remote trunk release will not release the
trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can
still be opened with the key.
To turn the lockout off, slide the switch
all the way to the left.
Liftgate Lock (WAGON)
To unlock the liftgate from the outside,
insert the door
ley and turn it
clockwise. Then lift up the bottom of
the liftgate.
Be sure there are no overhead
obstructions before
you open the
liftgate.
You could slam the liftgate into
something and break the glass.
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When you lift the handle of either front
door, the lights inside your vehicle will
go on. (On the wagon, the rear
compartment light will not
go on when
the doors are opened.) These lights will
go
off after about 40 seconds, or when
the ignition is turned on.
For two minutes after you remove the
key from the ignition, the lights inside
your vehicle will stay on for about
15
seconds to provide an illuminated exit.
The illuminated entry/exit system is
deactivated when the dome light lever is
moved to the
OFF position.
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Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside,
insert the door key and turn it.
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Key in the rgnition
If you walk away from your vehicle with
the keys inside, it’s an easy target for
joy riders or professional thieves
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don’t do it.
When you park your Chevrolet and
open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a
chime reminding you to remove your
ley from the ignition and take it with
you. Always do this. Your steering
wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition. If you have an automatic
transaxle, taking your key out also locks
your transaxle. And remember to lock
the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows
and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep
your valuables out
of sight. Put them in
a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will
be watching your vehicle, it’s best to
lock it up and take your keys. But what
if you have to leave your ignition key?
What if you have to leave something
valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area,
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
like your
trunk or glove
box.
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RUN
.Ignition Switch
With the ignition key in the ignition
switch, you can turn
the switch to five
positions:
Accessory: An “on” position in which
you cm operate your electrical power
accessories. Press
in the ignition switch
as you turn the top
of it toward you.
Lock The only positiop in which you can
remove the key. This locks your steering
wheel, ignition and transaxle.
Off: ,Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition
and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use
this position
if your vehicle must be pushed or towed,
but never try to push-start your vehicle.
A warning chime will sound if you open
the driver’s door when the ignition
is off
and the key is in the ignition.
Run: An “on” position to which the
switch returns .after you start your
engine and release’the syitch. The
switch stays
in the Run position when
the engine
is running. But even when
the engine is
not running, you can use
Run to operate your electrical power
accessories, and
to display some histru-
ment panel WarningJights.
Stark Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch will return to
Run for
normal driving.
Note that even
if the engine is not
running, the positions
Accessory and
Run are “qd’ positions’that allow you
to operate your electrical accessories,
such as .the radio.
NOTICE:
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If your key seems stuck in Lock and
you can’t turn it, be sure
it is all the
way
in. If it is, then turn the steering
wheel le&’and right while you
iurh
the key hard. But turn the key only
with your hand. Using
a tool to
force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.
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Windows
On a vehicle with manual windows, use
the window crank
to open and close
each window.
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Power Windows (OPTION)
With power windows, switches on the
center console control each of the
windows when the ignition is on. In
addition, in 4-door models, each rear
passenger door has a control switch
for
its own window.
The driver’s window switch has an
Auto
Down feature. The driver’s
window can be opened a small amount
by pushing the switch marked AUTO to
the first detent. When the switch is fully
pressed, the window will go down all
the way.
To stop the window while it is lowering,
press the switch forward, then release.
To raise the window, press and hold the
switch forward.
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Power Window Lock-Out Switch
(OPTION)
Dn 4-door models, this switch disables
the rear passenger power windows.
Push the switch forward to lock the
windows. Push the switch back to
unlock the windows.
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must. This saves fuel. When you run the
engine, malte it go a little faster than
just idle. That is, push the accelerator
slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat
that you get and it keeps the battery
charged.
You will need a well-charged
battery to restart the vehicle, and
possibly
for signaling later on with your
headlights. Let the heater run for
awhile.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the
window almost all the way to preserve
the heat. Start the engine again and
repeat this only when you feel really
uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it
as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as
long as
you can. To help keep warm,
you can get out
of the vehicle and do
some fairly vigorous exercises every half
hour or so until help comes.
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Recreational Towing
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle,
you can tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle for use at your
destination. Be sure
to use proper
towing equipment designed for
recreational towing. Follow the
instructions for the towing equipment.
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front
Tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground. Follow these steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF to
unlock the steering wheel.
OFF will
also prevent the automatic door locks
from locking.
(Neutral).
3.
Shift your manual transaxle to
N
4. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed
does not exceed
55 mph (90 lm),
or your vehicle could be badly
damaged.
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Hook-up
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be
sure to read all the information in
Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this
section.
Also be sure to use the proper
hook-up for your particular vehicle.
All Models:
1. Attach T-hook chains on both sides
in the slotted holes in the bottom
of
the frame rail just ahead of the rear
wheels.
2. Position lower sling crossbar directly
under the rear bumper.
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NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment or rear bumper valance
will be damaged. Use wheel-lift
or
car carrier equipment. Additional
ramping may be required for car
carrier equipment. Use safety
chains and wheel straps.
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ote: The ignition must be in the Off
Isition to keep automatic door locks
3m locking during tow.
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Service & Appearance Care
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another
country outside the
U.S. 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 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 driving.
You can also write us at the following
address for advice. Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Corporation Filling Your Tank
“el Capacity: 15.2 U.S. Gallons
77.5 L). Use unleaded fuel only.
The cap
is behind a hinged door on the
sight side
of your vehicle.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
eft (counterclockwise).