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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your
fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealer
Service Department.
If you do it yourself,
be sure to follow all the instructions
here,
or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission.
Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level
if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
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Crankcase With Filter Change
.............. 4.5 qt. (4.3 L)*“:
Fuel Tank ...................... 15.5 gal. (58.7 L)
Manual Transmission
Five-Speed
..................... 5.9 pt. (2.8 L)*
Six-Speed ...................... 8.0 pt. (3.8 L):k
Rear Axle Lubricant ................. 3.5 pt. (1.7L)
?Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air
conditioning system
in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure
the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your
Chevrolet dealer.
“Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” or “Manual Transmission Fluid”
in the
Index.
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ...................... 101.1 “ (2 566 mm)
Front Tread ........................ 60.7” ( 1542 mm)
Rear Tread
........................ 60.6“ (1 540 mm)
Length
........................ 193.2“ (4 908 mm)
Width
........................... 74.1 “ (1 883 mm)
Height
............................ 5 1.3“ (1 303 mm)
Height (Convertible)
................ 52.0” (1322 mm)
*Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid’ or “Manual Transmission Fluid”
in the
Index.
**Recheck the
oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
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
Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pevorm these underhood checks at eachfielfill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
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 washer 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 Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. 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 Twice a Year
Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid”
in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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Acceleration slip Regulation (ASR) System
WarningLight
................................. 4-9
Acceleration Slip Regulation System Warning Light
... 2-71
Accessory plug
................................. 2-59
Adding. Automatic Transmission Fluid
.............. 6-25
Adding. Brake Fluid
............................. 6-36
Adding. Electrical Equipment
..................... 6-68
Adding. Engine Coolant .......................... 6-29
Adding. Engine Oil
............................. 6- 14
Adding. Manual Transmission Fluid
................ 6-26
Adding. Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 17
Adding. Windshield Washer Fluid
............. 2-41. 6-33
Aiming. Headlamp
.............................. 6-38
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
Air Bag Readiness Light .................... 1-20. 2-69
Air Bag. How Does
it Restrain .................... 1-22
Air Bag. How it Works
........................... 1-20
Air Bag Location
............................... 1-2 1
Air Bag. Servicing .............................. 1-24
Air Bag. What Makes
it Inflate .................... 1-22
Air Bag. What Will
You See After it inflates .......... 1-22
Air Bag. When Should it Inflate
................... 1-21
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-18
Adding.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.................... 6-26
Adding. Power Steering Fluid
..................... 6-33
Air Bag System
................................ 1-20 Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-55
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-64
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................ 3-18
Antenna. Power Mast Care
....................... 3-17
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-70. 4-6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft. Theft-Deterrent Feature
................ 3-13
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-28
Antifreeze Adding
.............................. 6-29
Antifreeze Checking
............................ 6-29
Anti-Theft Feature. Theftlock
..................... 3-12
Appearance Care
............................... 6-58
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-66
Ashtray and Lighter
............................. 2-62
Ashtray. Front
................................. 2-62
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System
Warning Light
................................. 4-9
Audio System. Tips About Your
................... 3-16
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Transmission
......................... 2-21
Fluid
...................................... 6-21
Fluid. Adding ............................... 6-25
Fluid. Checking
.............................. 6-21
ShiftLever
................................. 2-21
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First Gear
(1) Position ........................ 2-24
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-23
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-23
Reverse
(R) Position .......................... 2-22
Second Gear (2) Position
...................... 2-24
Third Gear (3) Position
........................ 2-24
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-27
Shifting
.................................... 2-21
Battery
...................................... 6-38
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
............... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
Low Maintenance ............................ 6-38
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Boot Cover. Installing
........................... 2-82
Brakes
....................................... 6-34
Adjustment
................................. 6-37
Fluid. Adding
............................... 6-36
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-34
Parking
.................................... 2-29
PedalTravel
................................ 6-37
System Parts. Replacing
....................... 6-37
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Trailer
..................................... 4-34
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Wear
...................................... 6-36
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brakes. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking. In Emergencies ......................... 4- 10
Break.ln. New Vehicle .......................... 2-14
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-38
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
................ 6-44
Front Turn Signal Lamps
...................... 6-45
Headlamps
................................. 6-38
RearLamps
................................. 6-45
Rear Sidemarker Lamps
....................... 6-46
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-74
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.34.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Storage
................................ 2-59
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-17
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement
... 6-44
CertificatiordTire Label
.......................... 4-29
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-57
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-26
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-78
Checking Things Under The Hood .................. 6-8
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-41
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
.................. 6-21
Brake Fluid
................................. 6-35
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-29
Engineoil
.................................. 6-13
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................ 6-26
Manual Transmission Fluid
.................... 6-25
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-32
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-41
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-65
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Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogging ..................................... 3-3
Defrosting
..................................... 3-3
Differential. Limited Slip
......................... 6-27
Dolby
B Noise Reduction ......................... 3-9
Door Locks
...................................... 2-3
Driver Position
................................. 1 - I2
Driving On Grades. With a Trailer .................. 4-36
Driving At Night
................................... 4- I6
City ....................................... 4-20
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
.................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In
a Blizzard ................................ 4-27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
In the Rain
.................................. 4-18
OnCurves
.................................. 4-11
On
Hill and Mountain Roads ................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Through Deep Standing Water
.................. 2- 19
Winter ..................................... 4-25
With
a Trailer ............................... 3-35
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Defogger. Rear
Window
.......................... 3-4
Electric Mirror Control
......................... 2-5 I
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 6-68
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block .................. 6-70 Engine Coolant
................................. 6-28
Adding
.................................... 6-29
Checking
................................... 6-29
Heater
................................ 2.20. 6-i7
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-73
Exhaust
.................................... 2-34
Identification
................................ 6-67
Oil ........................................ 6-11
Engineoil ........................................
Additives ................................... 6-17
Checking
................................... 6-13
What Kind to Use ............................ 6-16
What Kind to Use Oil (3.4L, 5.7L)
............... 6-16
What Kind to Use Oil (3800) ................... 6-15
What to do with Used Oil ....................... 6-17
Whentochange
............................. 6-17
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Engine. 3.4L ................................. 6-9
Engine.
3800 ................................. 6-8
Engine. 5.7L ................................ 6-10
Running it While you’re Parked ................. 2-35
Specifications
............................... 6-74
Ethanol
(In Fuel) ................................ 6-3
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety Belts ............. 1-24
Express Down Window
.......................... 2-36
Extender. Safety Belt
............................ 1-41
Engine
...........................................
Adding .................................... 6-14
Starting
.................................... 2-17
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-34
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Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-26
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
Horn ......................................... 2-37
Adding
.................................... 6-26
Checking
................................... 6-26
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 19
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-38
Ignition Key Positions
........................... 2- 14
Ignition Switch
................................. 2- 14
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-50
Inspections Brakesystem
............................... 7-49
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-48
Manual Transmission
......................... 7-49
Rear Axle Service
............................ 7-49
Restraint System
............................. 7-48
Steering and Suspension
....................... 7-48
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-49
Installing Boot Cover
............................ 2-82
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-64
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
................ 2-48
Instrument Panel Cluster
......................... 2-66
Instrument Panel Cleaning
........................ 6-6 1
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-49
Jack. Tire
..................................... 5-29
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders
............................ 7-46
Key Release Button
............................. 2- I5
Keys
.......................................... 2-1 Lamps
...................................... 2-47
Lamps On Reminder
............................ 2-47
Lamps. Courtesy
............................... 2-49
Lamps. Daytime Running
........................ 2-48
Lamps. Front Map
.............................. 2-50
Lamps. Interior
................................. 2-49
Lane Change Indicator
........................... 2-38
Larger Children. Safety Belt Use
................... 1-38
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle With
the Engine Running ....... 2-32
Lights Lamps.
Fog ................................... 2-49
ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Warning
... 4-9
Acceleration Slip Regulation Warning
............ 2-71
Air Bag Readiness
...................... 1-20. 2-69
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-70. 4-6
Brake System Warning
........................ 2-69
CheckGages ................................ 2-78
Low Coolant (V8 Engine Only)
................. 2-73
Low Traction
................................ 2-72
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-7. 2-68
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-74
LowCoolant
................................ 2-73
LowOil
.................................... 2-77
Low Traction
................................ 2-72
Lighter
....................................... 2-62
Limited Slip Differential
......................... 6-27
Limited Slip Rear Axle
.......................... 2-29
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Locks Door
....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Steering Column
............................. 7-46
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Neutral
(N) Position. Manual Transaxle (Five Speed) ... 2-25
Neutral
(N) Position. Manual Transaxle (Six Speed) ... 2-26
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 14
Nightvision
................................... 4-1 7
OBD
I1 3.8L Engine ........................... 2-74
Odometer
..................................... 2-67
Odometer, Trip
................................. 2-67
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Light Low
.................................. 2-77
Pressure Gauge
.............................. 2-76
Owner Publications
............................ 8-7
Service and Owner’s Publications
................ 8-7
Service Bulletins
.............................. 8-7
Service Manuals
.............................. 8-7
Overdrive Position. Automatic Transmission ......... 2-23
Overheated Engine
.............................. 5- 13
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-45
Owner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-7
Oil
Engine
..................................... 6-11
Ordering
Paint Spotting, Chemical
........................ 6-65
Park (P), Shifting Into ........................... 2-31
Park
(P), Shifting Out of ......................... 2-33
Park (P) Position, Automatic Transmission
........... 2-22
Brake
...................................... 2-2 9
Lots ....................................... 2-12
Parking On
Hills While Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-34
Parking Brake
.................................. 2-32
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .............. 2-33
AtNight
...................................... 2-12
PASS-Key
11 .................................. 2-12
Passing ....................................... 4-13
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-48
Plug Accessory
................................. 2-59
PowerDoorLocks
............................... 2-5
Power Seat Adjusting
.................................... 1-3
Power Seat, Six-Way
............................. 1-3
Power Steering
................................. 4-10
Adding
.................................... 6-33
Checking
................................... 6-32
Power Windows
................................ 2-36
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-16
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-7
Power Steering
Fluid
Radiator
..................................... 5-22
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-30
Radio Reception, Understanding
................... 3-16
Radios ........................................ 3-5
AMStereo
.................................. 3-16
FMStereo .................................. 3-16
AMEM Stereo
with Cassette Player .............. 3-6
AMEM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ......... 3-10
ToPlayaCD
................................ 3-12
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