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Windshield
Washer Windshield
Defroster Windshield
Wiper
Ventilating
Fan
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Engine Coolant Battery Charging Fuel Temperature System
SHIFT
Brake Shift Light Anti-Lock
Brake
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Off
Engine Oil
Pressure
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START
again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or
six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
’ for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how
to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
To start your 4.3 Liter Code Z engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start
in three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the
way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline. Try this:
4. Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold
it there. Then, hold the
key in
START for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine.
If the engine still doesn’t start, wait another 15 seconds and do Step 4
again.
When the engine starts, let go
of the key and the accelerator pedal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
To start your 4.3 Liter Code W engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to
START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn’t start
in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for 5
seconds, or until it starts.
3. If your engine still won’t start, wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor
cool down and do it all again.
When the engine starts, let go
of the key and the accelerator pedal.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your
vehicle.
If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could
change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it without damaging
your vehicle.
See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
1 NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water,
water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly
damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
If you can’t avoid
deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Engine Coo/ant Heater (Option)
2.2 Liter
1. Engine coolant heater cord cap
2. Engine coolant heater cord clip
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4.3 Liter
A. Engine coolant heater cord strap
B. Engine coolant heater cord cap
In very cold weather,
0°F (-1 8 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can
help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum
of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet.
A CAUTION:
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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an
electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind
of extension cord could
overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug
the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet.
If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amps.
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Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by
your warranty.
0 OVERDRIVE (@) - This position is for normal driving. If you need
more power for passing, and you’re:
- Going less than about 35 mph (56 kdh), push your accelerator
pedal about halfway down.
- Going about 35 mph (56 kdh) or more, push the accelerator all
the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
OVERDRIVE
(a) should not be used when towing a trailer,
carrying
a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road
driving. Select DRIVE
(D) when operating the vehicle under any
of these conditions.
DRIVE (D) - This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You
should use DRIVE
(D) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load,
driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving.
0 SECOND GEAR (2) - This position gives you more power but lower
fuel economy. You can use SECOND GEAR (2) on hills. It can help
control your speed
as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you
would
also want to use your brakes off and on.
If you manually select SECOND GEAR (2), the transmission will drive
in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear
wheels when
you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on
slippery road surfaces.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 FIR$T GEAR (1) - This position gives you even more power (but
lower fuel economy) than
SECOND GEAR (2). You can use it on very
steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in
FIRST
GEAR (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t
shift into FIRST
GEAR (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
NOTICE:
If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might
happen
if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up
against a solid object.
You could damage your transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there
with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage
the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK
(P) to hold
your vehicle in position on a hill.
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
This is your shift
pattern. Here’s how to
operate your
transmission:
0 FIRST GEAR (1) - Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST
GEAR (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the
accelerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST GEAR (1) when you’re going less than\
20 mph
(32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into
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FIRST GEAR ( 1 ), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the
clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST GEAR (1).
SECOND GEAR (2) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the
accelerator pedal and shift
into SECOND GEAR (2). Then, slowly let
up on the clutch pedal
as you press the accelerator pedal.
THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH GEARS (3,4 and 5) - Shift into
THIRD GEAR (3), FOURTH GEAR (4)- and FIFTH GEAR (5) the
same way you
do for SECOND GEAR (2). Slowly let up on the clutch
pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
To Stop - Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal,
and shift
to NEUTRAL (N).
NEUTRAL (N) - Use this position when you start or idle your engine.
REVERSE (R) - To back up, press down the clutch pedal, wait about
6 seconds. then shift into REVERSE (R). Then let up on the clutch
pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
I NOTICE:
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Shifting
to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could
damage your transmission.
Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking
your vehicle.
SHIFT Light
If you have a manual
transmission, you
have an amber SHIFT
light. This light will
~
show you when to
shift to the next higher
gear for best fuel
economy. It
is located
at the top of your
cluster, above your
fuel gage.
When this light comes on,
you can shift to the next higher gear if weather,
road and traffic conditions let you.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate
slowly and
shift when the light comes on.
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