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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used
on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
Q
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
BATTERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
FASTEN SEAT 4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS e
TURN
PARKING
PC
LAMPS
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
These symbols are on
some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD WIPER w
WINDsHIELDw DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
HIGH BEAM =
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT Fe
TEMP --
ENGINE
CHARGING
I-1
BATTERY SYSTEM
RADIATOR
a
COOLANT FUEL
ENGINE OIL
w,
PRESSURE
TEMP OIL
pk,
ANTILOCK (@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE -%-
RADIO >
VOLUME
CONDITIONING RELEASE
e
TRUNK
LIGHTER
m
SPEAKER
b
viii
~
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can’t be turned to
LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the PARK (P) position.
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission, but does not send electrical
power to any accessories. Use this position if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed. A warning tone will
sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is
in
OFF and the key is in the ignition.
RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you
start your engine and release the switch. 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 instrument panel warning and indicator
lights.
START (E): 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, ACC and
RUN allow you to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio and ventilation fan.
Key Release Button: If you have a manual
transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button.
You must press the button before you can take your key
out
of the ignition lock.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour
(km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,
in either miles (used in the
US.) or kilometers (used in
Canada).
Your Chevrolet’s odometer is tamper-resistant, If you
can see silver lines between
the numbers, probably
someone has tried to turn it back. The numbers may not
be true.
You may wonder what happens if your Chevrolet needs
a new odometer installed. If possible, the new one has to
be set to the same reading the old one had.
If it can’t be,
then it’s set at zero, but a label on the driver’s door must
show the old reading and when
the new one was
installed.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your car has been
driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero.
To set the trip odometer to zero, press the knob.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute (rpm).
I NOTICE:
I
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may occur.
I
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before
it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
2-67
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with
one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they’re working. If
you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be
or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When
one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when
you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be
a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a
big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will
come
on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled. The safety belt light will also come
on
and stay on until the driver’s belt is buckled.
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The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your
radiator, see “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Chevrolet will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 262” F ( 128 * C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets
“GM
Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush
and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add
anything else.
I NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and
be badly damaged. The
repair
cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-34
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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Vehicle Storage
................................ 6-38
Vehicle
Symbols ................................. vi11
Vehicle. Control of a ............................. 4-5
Vehicle. Leaving
Your ............................ 2-5
Ventilation System. Flow-Through
.................. 3-5
Ventilation Tips
................................. 3-5
Vision. Night
.................................. 4-17
Visor Vanity Mirrors
.................................... 2-62
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-62
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-78
...
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Flashers. Hazard
......................... 5- 1
Warning Lights. Gauges and Indicators .............. 2-67
Washing
Your Vehicle ........................... 6-62 Water.
Driving Through Deep Standing
............. 2-19
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-6235
Wheel
Nut Torque ......................... 5.40. 6.74
Wheel Replacement
............................. 6-56
Wheel Replacement. Used
........................ 6-57
Window. Express Down
.......................... 2-36
Windows
..................................... 2-36
Windows. Manual .............................. 2-36
Windows. Power
............................... 2-36
Windshield Washer Fluid
.................... 2.41. 6.33
Windshield Washers
............................. 2-41
Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement
.............. 6-47
Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker
................. 6-69
Windshield Wipers
.............................. 2-40
Winter. Driving
in .............................. 4-25
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-69
WreckerTowing
................................. 5-6
9-12