
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVELANDCHANGEAS
RECOMMENDED
This section covers the maintenance required for your
Chevrolet. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Protection
Plan
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment.
All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal
of important components can significantly
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Chevrolet dealer for details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy'" Cure:
ROADSIDE Basic Cure PROVIDES:
Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA
0 Free towing for warranty repairs
0 Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs
(i.e., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass
repair, etc.)
Note: Roadside
Basic Care applies to all Chevrolet/Geo
vehicles regardless of age or miles.
ROADSIDE
Courtesy Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
from
a legal roadway)
on
the road or locked inside)
0 FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)
Note:
Cmwtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail
Lease Customers operating 1994 and newer
Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for
a period of 36
months/36,000 miles. All Courtesy Cure services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer
Service Management.
BLISI'C Cure and Colrrtrsy Cwe are not part of or included in the coverage
provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the
right to modify
or discontinue Brrsic Care and Courtesy& at any time.
For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo
dealer
to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure.
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 information available to give to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
0 License plate number
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 9 INDEX
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-59
Fifth Gear
(5). Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ..... 2-25
Fifth Gear
(5). Manual Transmission (Six Speed) ...... 2-26
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-6
Filter
Aircleaner
................................. 6-18
Engine Oil
.................................. 6- I7
Finish Care
.................................... 6-63
Finish Damage
................................. 6-65
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-24
First Gear
(1 ). Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ..... 2-25
First Gear
(I). Manual Transmission (Six Speed) ...... 2-26
Five Speed Manual Transmission
.................. 2-25
Fixed Mast Antenna
............................. 3- I8
Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5- 1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-26
Flow-Through Ventilation Systetn
................... 3-5
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 6-74
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-49
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Fourth Gear (4) . Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ... 2-2s
Fourth Gear
(4) . Manual Transmission (Six Speed) .... 2-26
French Language Manual
11
Front Ashtray .................................. 2-62
Front Console
.................................. 2-58
Front Map Lamps
............................... 2-50
Front Seatback Latches ........................... 1-5
Front Towing Hookups ........................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamps. Replacement ............. 6-45
Fl~ot- Mats .................................... 2-52
.. ...........................
Fuel
5.7L Engine .................................. 6-4
Filling Your Tank
............................. 6-6
Gauge
..................................... 2-79
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
3.4L and
3800 Engines ......................... 6-3
FLW Block. Engine Compartment
............. 6-69. 6-71
Fuse Block.
Man ............................... 6-70
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-68
Gauge. Engine Coolant Temperature
.............. 2-73
Gauge.Fue1
................................... 2-79
Gauge. Oil Pressure
............................. 2-76
Gasol~nes for Cleaner Air
......................... 6-5
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
Glass . Cleaning ................................ 6-61
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-38
Hatchback Release
............................... 2-9
Hazard Wunin? Flashers .......................... 5-1
Headlamp Aimrng ............................... 5-1
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 6-38
Headlamps
.................................... 2-47
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-38
Hearing
or Speech Impaired . Customer Assistance ...... 8-2
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Headlamp . Wiring .............................. 6-69
Heating ........................................ 3-1
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seat. Manual Four-Way
........................... 1-2
Seat. Power
.................................... 1-3
Seats
.......................................... 1-1
Seats and Restraint Systems ........................ I - I
Seats and Seat Controls ........................... 1 - 1
Seats, Manual Front Seat .......................... 1 - 1
Seats, Reclining Front ............................ 1-3
Seats, Securing a Child Restraint
................... 1-33
Second Gear (2), Automatic Transmission
........... 2-24
Second Gear (2), Manual (Five Speed)
.............. 2-25
Second Gear (2), Manual (Six Speed)
............... 2-26
Security System (PASS-Key
11) .................... 2- I2
Service
........................................ 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6- 1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-7
Service Bulletins, Ordering
........................ 8-7
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-74
Service Manuals, Orderlng ........................ 8-7
Service Parts Identification Label
.................. 6-67
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7
Service Work, Doing Your Own
.................... 6-2
Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet ......... 1-24
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-65
Shift Lever, Automatic Transmission
............... 2-2 1
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ................. 2-28
Shifting Five Speed Manual Transmission
........... 2-25
Shifting Into Park (P) ............................ 2-3 1
Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-33
Shifting Six Speed Manual Transmission
............ 2-26
Shifting, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-2 1
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-38
Six Speed Manual Transmission ................... 2-26
Six-Way Power Seat
............................. 1-3
Sixth Gear. Manual Transmission (Six Speed)
........ 2-26
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Skip Shift Light ................................ 2-27
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-17
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-37
Speedometer
................................... 2-67
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-60
Starter Switch .................................. 7-46
Starting Your Engine
5.7Liter
.................................... 2-18
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-17
Manual Transmission
......................... 2-17
v-6
....................................... 2-17
Steam. If Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-13
Steering
...................................... 4-10
Steering Column Lock .......................... : 7-46
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-37
Steering.
In Emergencies ......................... 4-12
Steering. Power
................................ 4-10
Steering. Tips
.................................. 4-11
Storage. Of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-38
Stuck.
If You Are ............................... 5-38
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-62
Sunshades. T-Top
............................... 2-55
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)
............. 1-18
Symbols. Vehicle ................................ viii
Storage, Cassette ............................... 2-59
T-~op Sunshades
.............................. 2-55
Tachometer
.................................... 2-67
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Tape Player Care
............................... 3-17
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3- 13
Thermostat .................................... 6-30
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-24
Third Gear (3). Manual (Five Speed)
................ 2-25
Third Gear (3). Manual (Six Speed)
................ 2-26
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-37
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tips About Your Audio System .................... 3-16
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-55
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-5 1
TireLoading ................................... 4-29
Tires
......................................... 6-49
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-55
BuyingNew ................................ 6-53
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-26
Inflation
.................................... 6-50
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-5 1
Temperature
.......... : ..................... 6-55
Traction .................................... 6-54
Treadwear
.................................. 6-54
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-54
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-53
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 6-56
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-53
To Lower Your Convertible Top
................... 2-80
To Raise Your Convertible Top .................... 2-83
TopStrap
..................................... 1-32
TorqueLock
................................... 2-32
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-35’6-74
Spare. Compact
.............................. 5-37 Towing
a Trailer
................................ 4-3 1
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-6
Front
....................................... 5-9
Rear
....................................... 5-11
Trailer Tongue, Weight of
........................ 4-33
Trailer
............................................
Brakes ..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with a Trailer
......................... 4-35
Hitches
.................................... 4-34
Maintenance
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on
Your Vehicle’s Tires ............. 4-33
Towing a Trailer
............................. 4-31
Turn Signals
................................ 4-36
Weight of a Trailer ........................... 4-32
Transmission
......................................
Transmission Fluid, Automatic .................... 6-21
Transmission Fluid, Manual
....................... 6-25
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-67
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-38
Turn Signal /Headlamp Beam Lever
................ 2-38
Turn Signal When Towing a Trailer
................. 4-36
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
........................ 2-52
Underbody Maintenance ........................ 6-65
Vehicle Damage Warnings
......................... vii
Vehicle Dimensions Chart ........................ 6-75
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............... 6-67
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