
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that
can occur on the road.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Move the switch to the right
to make your front and rear
turn signal lights flash on
and off.
Your hazard warning flashers work
no matter what
position your
key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
off, The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s
steering column lock
for this. The transaxle should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the
parking brake released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door and rear compartment hinges.
Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for
the hood, glove box door, console door and any folding
seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to a
corrosive envlronment.
Starter Switch
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 transaxle 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 transaxle 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI (Automatic
Transaxle)
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level
surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index
if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try
to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort, If the shift lever
moves
out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI 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.
0 With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE
(R).
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.
Turn the steering wheel to
the left and to the right. It
should only lock when turned
to the right.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine
the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming
to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification
1825M.
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Coolant
Supplement GM Part No. 3634621 or
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
System Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake
Fluid
Hydraulic Brake equivalent
with
a complete flush
Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
System No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Power Steering
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
System Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 or
equivalent). and refill.
~~
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Manual (GM Part
No. 12345349 or
Transaxle Synchromesh
Transmission Fluid
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Cylinders Lubricant
(GM Part
No.
12345 120) or synthetic
SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
equivalent).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Cuurtesy '" Care:
ROADSIDE Basic Care PROVIDES:
Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
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
from a legal roadway)
on the road or locked inside)
FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)
Note:
Courtesy Cure 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 Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer
Service Management.
Basic Cure and Courtes!: Cm-e are not part of or included in the coverage
provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the
right
to modify or discontinue Basic 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:
0 Vehicle Identification Number
0 License plate number
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel .................
Fuel Gage .............
Fuel. Filling Your Tank . .
Fuel. In Foreign Countries
Fuse Block. Inside Vehicle
Fuse Block. Under Hood
.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
......................... 6-4
......................... 6-4
........................ 6-53
........................ 6-54
....................... 6-52
Gages
Y Engine Coolant Temperature ................... 2-64
Fuel
....................................... 2-67
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ......................... 6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
GearPositions
................................. 2-14
Glass, Cleaning
................................ 6-45
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-29
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 2-30
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-54
Headlamps
.................................... 2-37
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-29
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Heritage Pages
................................... 111
High Beam Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
...
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-20
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
HoodProp
..................................... 6-7
Hood Release ................................... 6-6
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
Adding Fluid
................................ 6-20
Checking Fluid
.............................. 6-20
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-16
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ......... 5-28
Ignition Key Positions
............................ 2-8
Ignition Switch
.................................. 2-8
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-42
Inside Vehicle Fuse Block
........................ 6-53
Inspections Brakesystem
............................... 7-42
Manual Transaxle
............................ 7-42
Restraint Systems
............................ 7-42
Steering. Suspension and Frt-Whl-Drive Axle Boot and
Seal
...................................... 7-42
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-56
Instrument Panel Clusters
........................ 2-58
Gagecluster ................................ 2-59
Standard Cluster
............................. 2-58
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
................. 2-38
Instrument
Panel. Cleaning ....................... 6-45
Exhaust
Systems
............................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
............................. 7-42
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Jack. Tire .................................... 5-20
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders ............................ 7-39
Key Release Button .............................. 2-9
Keys .......................................... 2-1
Lamps ...................................... 2-37
Lamps On Reminder ............................ 2-37
Lane Change Indicator ........................... 2-29
Latches. Front Seatback ........................... 1-4
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4
Light. Air Bag Readiness .................... 1-20. 2-61
Light. Safety Belt Reminder .................. 1-6. 2-61
Lighter and Ashtray ............................. 2-44
Air Bag Readiness ...................... 1-20. 2-61
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
........... 2-63. 4-6
Brake System Warning ........................ 2-62
Charging System ............................. 2-66
CheckEngine ............................... 2-68
Check Gages ................................ 2-64
CheckOil .................................. 2-66
Low Coolant Warning ......................... 2-64
Manual Transaxle Shift ................... 2-20. 2-68
Oilwarning ................................. 2- 65
Passlock Warning ............................ 2-70
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-6. 2-6 1
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-28
Lock. Steering Column .......................... 7-40
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-23
Lights
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Door ....................................... 2-3
PowerDoor .................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security ............................ 2-4
Window .................................... 2-27
Long Trip. Before Leaving on a .................... 4-19
Low Coolant Warning Light ...................... 2-64
Low Maintenance Battery ........................ 6-29
Lubricants and Fluids ....................... 6-55, 7-43
Lubrication. Body .............................. 7-39
Maintenance Record ........................... 7-45
Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7-1
Maintenance Schedule. Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
................................. 7-43
Owner Checks and Services .................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............... 7-42
Schedule I Definition .......................... 7-4
Schedule I1 Definition .......................... 7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 7-3
Maintenance Schedule I ........................... 7-6
Maintenance Schedule I1 ......................... 7-27
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-36
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-57
Maintenance, Underbody ......................... 6-49
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) .... 2-68
ManualFrontSeat ............................... 1-1
Manual Transaxle
Fifth Gear
.................................. 2-19
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-19
Parking Your Vehicle
......................... 2-24
Reverse (R) Position .......................... 2-19
FirstGear .................................. 2-19
FourthGear ................................. 2-19