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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washe\
r tank and
add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the Certificatioflire label located on the driver’s door lock pillar. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified i\
n Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, 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.
Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to
a corrosive environment.
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in
NEUTRAL (N),
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.
If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
a With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
when the shift lever is in
PARK (P).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button
depressed.
On
all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Key Lock Cylinders
FLUIDILUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American Pe-
troleum Institute Certified For Gas-
oline Engines “Starburst” symbol
of
the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your ve-
hicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Mixture of water and a good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze or
an approved recycled coolant con-
forming to GM Specification
6038-M (GM Part
No. 1052103).
GM Part No. 3634621 or equiva-
lent.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB .
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or equiva-
lent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lu-
bricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120) or
synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Standard, Front and
Rear Axle
Differential, Locking
Transfer Case
Column Shift
Windshield Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM
Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM
Part No.
1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Trans-
mission Fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting require-
ments
of NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No.
1052497).
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM
Part No. 1051515) or equiva-
lent.
Transfer Case Shift Lever, Propeller Chassis lubricant (GM
Part No.
Shaft Slip Splines and Universal 1052497
or equivalent) or lubricant
Joints meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
.
Clutch Pushrod to Fork Joint
Constant Velocity Universal Joint Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
.
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To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction,\
Chevrolet is excited to provide the services
of the ChevroletlGeo 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). The call is toll-free and warranty
repairs are covered at no cost. Additional services arranged by the Roadside
representative may entail charges, and those charges, if any, will be
fully
explained to you before you authorize us to act in your behalf. Trained
representatives are available
to help you solve your problem or coordinate a
variety of quality services through Chevrolet’s dealer network\
and their
preferred service providers. The following services are available:
Towing
0 Locksmith
0 Tire repair
Rental car or taxi
0 Additional services as necessary
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to
give to the representative:
Vehicle Identification Number
0 License plate number
0 Vehicle color
0 Vehicle location
Telephone number where you can be reached
Vehicle mileage
0 Description of the problem
uanadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistan\
ce
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
Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Accessory Power Outlets
.......................................... 2-54
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
All-Wheel Drive (Option)
.................................... 2-29. 6-20
Antennacare ................................................... 3-19
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-48
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-5
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio System .................................... 3-6
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System ............................. 3-8
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................................ 3-18
Care of Your Compact Disc ..................................... 3-19
Delco LOC II@ Anti-Theft Feature ............................... 3-16
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ................ 3-10
Understanding Radio Reception .................................. 3-17
Automatic Transmission ( See “Transmission”)
Axle
Front
....................................................... 6-20
Locking ..................................................... 2-24
Rear ........................................................ 6-19
Battery ........................................................ 6-30
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-29
Anti-Lock .................................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-27
Parking ..................................................... 2-24
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-29
Replacing Parts ............................................... 6-30
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Trailer (See “Trailer Brakes”)
Wear
....................................................... 6-29
Braking ......................................................... 4-5
InEmergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In. New Vehicle ............................................ 2-14
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......................................... 6-32
Front Park Turn Signal Lamps ................................... 6-34
Halogen Bulb ................................................ 6-32
RearLamps .................................................. 6-35
Replacementchart ............................................ 6-64
Sealed Beam Headlamps ........................................ 6-31
C
Capacities and Specification ....................................... 6-62
Cargocover .................................................... 2-64
Cargo Tie Downs ................................................. 2-63
Carbon Monoxide ................................ 2-10.2-29.4-34. 4-44
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems”)
Catalytic Converter
.............................................. 640
Certificatiomire Label ........................................... 4-37
Changing a Flat Tire .............................................. 5-21
Chemical Paint Spotting ........................................... 6-56
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop Lamp)
........................... 6-36
Cigarette LightedAshtrays ......................................... 2-54
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning
Fabricprotection
.............................................. 6-51
Finishcare .................................................. 6-54
Glass ....................................................... 6-53
InsideofVehicle .............................................. 6-49
Instrument Panel. Top .......................................... 6-52
Outside of Vehicle ............................................. 6-53
Special Problems .............................................. 6-51
VinylorLeather .............................................. 6-52
Weatherslips ................................................. 6-53
Wheels and Tires .............................................. 6-55
Audio System without a Compact Disc (CD) ......................... 3-5
Audio System with Compact Disc (CD) ............................. 3-5
Comfort Controls ................................................. 3-1
Compass ....................................................... 2-59
Console
Centeroverhead
.............................................. 2-58
Garage Door Opener Compartment ............................... 2-61
ConvenienceNet ................................................ 2-63
Control of a Vehicle ............................................... 4-4
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-63
Courtesy Transportation ............................................ 8-7
Crankcasecapacity .............................................. 6-63
Cruise Control (Option) ........................................... 2-42
OnHills ..................................................... 246
Passing Another Vehicle ........................................ 2-45
To Erase Speed Memory ........................................ 246
ToGetOutOf ................................................ 246
ToIncreaseSpeed ............................................. 24
ToReduceSpeed .............................................. 2-45
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ToResume
.................................................. 24
ToSet ...................................................... 2-43
Cupholder ...................................................... 2-56
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired ................. 8-3
Customer Assistance Information .................................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-1
Daytime Running Lamps
.......................................... 2-49
Differential (See “Axle”)
Doors
.......................................................... 2-3
Child Security Locks ............................................ 2-6
Lokks ........................................................ 2-4
PowerDoorLocks ............................................. 2-5
SideDoors
.................................................. 2-3
Drive Axle (See “Axle”)
Driving
AtNight
.................................................... 4-24
City ........................................................ 4-27
Defensive .................................................... 4-1
Freeway
..................................................... 4-28
Guidelines
................................................... 4-12
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................................... 4-30
Highway Hypnosis ............................................ 4-29
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ................................... 4-34
In Mud. Sand. Snow. Or Ice ................................ 4-22. 5-35
IntheRain ................................................... 4-25
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-11
Nightvision ................................................. 4-24
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle .............. 4-12
Before You Go Off-Roading
.................................. 4-12
After Off-Road Driving ...................................... 4-23
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Through Deep Standing Water ................................... 2-18
Winter ...................................................... 4-32
DrunkenDriving ................................................. 4-2
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment
........................................... 6-60
Endgate ........................................................ 2-8
Emergency Release ............................................ 2-12
Hatch Release
................................................. 2-8
Mounted Spare Tire Carrier
..................................... 2-11
Adding Coolant .......................................... 5- 13. 6-23
Aircleaner .................................................. 6-13
Coolant Heater ...................................... 2-18.3-2. 6-13
Coolant ..................................................... 6-21
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages”)
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-28
Engine
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