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NOTICE:
These mean there is something that
could damage
your vehicle.
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these
notices.
In the notice area, we tell you about
something that
can darnage your vehicle.
Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your warranty. and
it could be
costly. But
the notice will tell you what to
do to help avoid the damage.
When
you read other manuals. you might
see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings
in
different colors or in different words.
You’ll also see warning labels
on your
vehicle. They use yellow for cautions. bluc
for notices and the words CAUTION or
NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will
find on your vehicle. For example. these
symbols are used on an original battery:
Caution Possible Injury A
Protect Eyes by Shielding
@
Caustic Battery Acid
Could Cause Burns
Avoid Sparks or Flames
Sparks
or Flame Could
Explode Battery
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These symbols are important for you and
your passengers whenever your vehicle is
driven:
Fasten Safety Belts
These symbols have to do with your lights:
Master lighting Switch
Turn Signal Direction
Hazard Warning Flashers
-0 -
- Headlight High Beam
Headlight Low Beam Parking Lights
Brightness Control
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These symbols are on some of your
controls:
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Washer
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Wiper
and Washer
Rear Window Wiper
Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Recirculate
Inside
Air
Circulate
Outside Air
Bi-Level
Vent
Heater
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator
lights:
Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery Charging System
Fl
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake (Canada) Daytime Running Lights
.***to
(Canada) **e
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Here are some other symbols you may see:
Hood Release
Lighter
Horn
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Here you'll find information
about the seats in your
Geo and
how to use your safety belts
properly.
You can also learn
about some things you should
not do with safety belts.
Part 1
Seats & Restraint Systems
Seats and Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Why Safety Belts Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , , . . . . . 16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts - and the Answers . . I8
Safety Belt Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . 19
Children ......................................................... 26
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . 27
LargerChildren ................................................... 32
Safety BeltExtender ............................................... 33
Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Safety Belts: They’re
for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to
use safety belts properly. It also tells you
some things you should not do with safety
belts.
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’his figure lights up as a reminder to
luckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder
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never know if you’ll be in a crash. If
rou do have a crash, you don’t know if it
vi11 be a bad one.
1 few crashes are mild, and some crashes
:an be
so serious that even buckled up
L person wouldn’t survive. But most
:rashes are in between.
In many of them,
Ieople who buckle up can survive and
lometimes walk away. Without belts they
:odd have been badly hurt or killed.
4fter more than
25 years of safety belts
n vehicles, the facts are clear. In most
:rashes buckling up does matter
. . . a lot!
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has air bags, you still have to buckle
up to get the most protection. That’s
true not only
in frontal collisions, but
especially
in side and other collisions.
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never
drive far from home, why should
I
wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if
you’re in an accident - even one that
isn’t your
fmlt - you and your
passengers can be
hurt. Being a good
driver doesn’t protect you from things
beyond your control, such as bad
drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles
(40 km) of home. And the greatest
number
of serious injuries and deaths
occur at speeds
of less than 40 mph
(65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
w How to Wear Safety
Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for people of adult
size.
Be aware that there are special things to
know about safety belts and children.
And there are different rules for smaller
children and babies.
If a child will be
riding
in your Geo, see the section after
this one, called “Children.”
Follow those
rules for everyone’s protection. Safety Belt Reminder
Light
Nhen the key is turned to “ON” or
‘START,” a light will come on for about
:ight seconds
to remind people to fxten
heir safety belts. Unless the driver’s
afety belt is already buckled, a chime
vill also sound.
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Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional
features on your Geo. and
information on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the
warning systems that tell you
if
everything is working properly -
and what to do if you have a
problem
.
Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys ........................................................... 36
DoorLocks ...................................................... 37
Theft
........................................................... 39
New Vehicle “Break-In” ........................................... 39
Ignitionswitch ................................................... 39
Starting
Your Engine .............................................. 40
Automatic Transmission ................. ...................... 42
Manual Transmission
............... ...................... 44
Four-wheel Drive ................................................ 46
Parking ......................................................... 48
EngineExhaust
.................................................. 51
Windows ....................................................... 52
Horn
........................................................... 53
Adjustable Steering Column ........................................ 53
Interior Lights
................................................... 57
Windshield WiperjWasher Lever
..................................... 57
Rear Window Wiperwasher
........................................ 59
Mirrors ......................................................... 59
Storage and Compartments
....................................... 60
Sun Visors
................................... .. ..... 61
Passenger Assist Grips
............................................. 62
Ashtray and Lighter
............................................... 62
Instrument Panel and Cluster
........................................ 66
The Turn Signalbights Control/Headlight Beam Lever ................... 54
ConvertibleTop
.................................................. 72
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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in
some cities. Although your Geo has a
number of theft deterrent features, we
know that nothing we
put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are
ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with
the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy
riders or professional thieves
- so don’t
do
it.
When you park your Geo and open the
driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime
reminding you to remove your key 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 transmission, taking
your key out
also locks your transmission.
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.
New Vehicle
"Break-in"
NOTICE:
Your modern Geo doesn‘t need an
elaborate “break-in.” But
it will per-
form better
in the long run if you fol-
low these guidelines:
0 Keep your speed at 55 mph
(88 km/h) or less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
0 Don’t drive at any one speed
- fast or slow - for the first
500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for
the first
200 miles (322 km) or
so. During this time your new
brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops
with new linings
can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in“ guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
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I Ignition Switch
Vith the key in the ignition switch, you
an
turn the switch to four positions:
,OCK (A): The only position in which
‘ou can remove the key. This locks your
teering wheel, ignition and automatic
ransmission. Press
in the ignition switch
s you turn the top of it toward you.
f you have an automatic transmission, the
gnition switch can’t be turned
to
,LOCK” unless the shift lever is in the
‘P’ (Park) position.
LCC (B): Position in which you can
bperate your electrical power accessories.
t unlocks the steering wheel and ignition.
Jse this position
if your vehicle must be
mhed or towed.
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