Tips about Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is
too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes
of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control
on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts
to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can
add what you want.
If you can, it’s very
important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation
of
your vehicle’s engine, Delco’ radio or other
systems, and even damage them. And, your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has been
added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette
tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they
may not operate
properly or
cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each
month or after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may
display Cln to indicate
that you have used your tape
player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean
timer.
If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a
known good cassette
to see if the tape or the tape player
is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in
sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may be done
with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This system uses a
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as
the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the
cartridge to eject
while cleaning. Insert the cassette at
least three times to ensure thorough cleaning.
A
scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through
your Chevrolet/Geo dealership.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet type
cleaner which uses a cassette
with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type
of cleaning cassette will not eject.
It may not
clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
Cassettes
are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that
the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If
the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth
in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and
the outer edge.
Antenna
Use the knob on the end of the antenna to raise the
antenna. To lower it, hold the antenna mast near the roof
and feed it into the holder.
Do not try to lower the
antenna using the knob. Keep the antenna mast clean for
good performance.
Always lower the antenna before entering a car wash. If
you have the convertible top, also lower the antenna
before removing
or installing the top.
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System Parts. Replacing ....................... 6-34
Trailer
..................................... 4-48
Transmission Shift Interlock
............... 2- 12. 7.50
Wear
...................................... 6-33
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brakes. Trailer
................................. 4-48
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking. In Emergencies
.......................... 4-8
Break-In. New Vehicle
........................... 2-7
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-33
BTSI (Brake Transmission Shift Interlock)
...... 2- 12. 7-50
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-63
Front Parking and Turn Signal
.................. 6-37
Headlamps
................................. 6-35
Rear Combination Lamps
...................... 6-39
Rear Sidemarker
............................. 6-39
Sidemarker Lamps
........................... 6-38
System Warning Light
........................ 2-45
Canada. Vehicles First Sold In
-11
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-7
Canvas Top Lowering and Raising
......................... 2-56
Preparing for Storage
......................... 2-61
Removing and Installing
....................... 2-60
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-64
CarbonMonoxide
......................... 2.25. 4.38
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-19
Certificatioflire Label
.......................... 4-43
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-47
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-48
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-2 1
Charging System Light .......................... 2-44
.. ......................
Check Engine Light ............................. 2-46
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-34
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
.................. 6-19
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-33
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-26
Engineoil
.................................. 6-12
Manual Transmission Fluid
.................... 6-22
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-28
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-34
Things Under the
Hood ........................ 6-6
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-57
Child Restraints
................................ 1-26
Securing in a Rear Seat Position
................. 1-27
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-29
WheretoPut
................................ 1-26
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................... 6-56
Canvas Top and Plastic Windows
................ 6-55
Fabric
..................................... 6-50
Glass
...................................... 6-52
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 6-53
Stains
...................................... 6-51
The Inside of Your Geo
....................... 6-49
The Outside
of Your Geo ...................... 6-53
Tires
...................................... 6-56
Top
of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-52
Vinyl
...................................... 6-51
TopStrap
................................... 1-26
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-36
Special Problems
............................ 6-51
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-5
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Off-Roading Before You
Go .............................. 4-14
Getting Familiar with Driving .................. 4-15
Loading Your Vehicle ......................... 4- 14
Oil
Engine ..................................... 6-12
Pressure Light ............................... 2-47
Rear Window ............................... 2-52
Sunroof .................................... 2-50
Owner Publications ............................ 8-8
Service and Owner Publications .................. 8-7
Service Bulletins .............................. 8-8
Service Manuals .............................. 8-8
Outside Manual Adjust Mirror ..................... 2-34
Overheated Engine .............................. 5-1 1
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-48
Owner Publications. Ordering ...................... 8-8
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-57
Park (P) Position. Automatic Transmission ........... 2- 11
Park
(P). Shifting Into ........................... 2-21
Park (P). Shifting Out of ......................... 2-23
Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-7
On Hills While Towing a Trailer ................ 4-50
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-24
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .............. 2-24
ParkingBrake .................................. 2-20
Passing ....................................... 4-11
Passing Signal ................................. 2-30
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-52
Opening and Closing Your
Ordering Powersteering
.................................. 4-8
Power Steering
Fluid ............................ 6-29
Adding .................................... 6-29
Checking ................................... 6-28
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-20
Preparing Your Canvas Top for Storage ............. 2-61
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
............... 6-54
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-7
Radiator ..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-28
Radio Reception. Understanding ................... 3-17
Radios
AM/FM Stereo
............................... 3-6
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Players
....................... 3-12
Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-28
Rear Ashtray .................................. 2-37
Rear Axle ..................................... 6-24
Rear Combination Lamps. Replacement ............. 6-39
Rear Seat Passengers ............................ 1-21
Rear Sidemarker Lamps. Replacement .............. 6-39
Rear Swing-Out Windows ........................ 2-26
Rear Towing Hook-Ups .......................... 5-10
Rear Window Defogger ........................... 3-4
Rear Window Wipermasher ...................... 2-32
Rear Window
Opening and Closing
Your ..................... 2-52
Removing and Installing ....................... 2-53
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight ................. 2-34
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-2
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player .......... 3-7
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Service Parts Identification Label .................. 6-59
Service Publications
.............................. 8-7
Service Work. Doing Your Own .................... 6-1
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 2- 16
Shift Speeds. Manual Transmission ................. 2- 16
Shifting Into Park (P) ............................ 2-21
Shifting Out of Park (P) .......................... 2-23
Side Window. Removing and Installing the
........... 2-54
Sidemarker Lamps. Replacement
.................. 6-38
Signal. Passing
................................. 2-30
Signaling Turns ................................ 2-28
Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3- 18
Special Care of Canvas Top and Plastic Windows ..... 6-55
Specifications Chart
............................. 6-64
Speedometer
................................... 2-42
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-5 1
Stalling on an Incline ............................ 4-24
Starterswitch
.................................. 7-49
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2-9
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2-9
Steam. If Coming From Your Engine
................ 5- 1 1
Steering ....................................... 4-8
Steering Column Lock
........................... 7-50
Steering Column, Adjustable
...................... 2-27
Steering. In Emergencies
.......................... 4-9
Steering, Power
................................. 4-8
Steering, Tips
................................... 4-8
Storage and Compartments
........................ 2-5
Storage, Front Seat Side Pockets
.................... 2-6
Storage. Of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-34
Stuck,
If You Are ............................... 5-3 1
SunVisors .................................... 2-35 Sunroof
....................................... 2-50
Sunroof. Opening and Closing
..................... 2-50
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-42
Tailgate Lock
................................... 2-4
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-19
Temperature Control Lever ........................ 3-2
Theft .......................................... 2-7
Theft-Deterrent Feature
..................... 3- 10. 3- 15
Thermostat .................................... 6-28
Third (3). Manual Transmission
................... 2-15
Tirechains
.................................... 6-48
Tire Inspection and Rotation
...................... 6-42
TireLoading
................................... 4-42
Tires
......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
BuyingNew
................................ 6-44
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-21
Inflation .................................... 6-42
Inspection and Rotation
....................... 6-42
Temperature
................................ 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear
.................................. 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
...................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
Wheel Replacement
.......................... 6-47
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-26
TorqueLock
................................... 2-22
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-29. 6-66
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-44
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-6
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