
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Short TripKity  Maintenance  Schedule 
The  services  shown in this  schedule  up to 100,000 miles 
( 166 000 km) should  be performed  after 100,000 miles 
(166 000 km) at the  same intervals.  The services  shown 
at 
150,000 miles (240 000 km)  should  be performed  at 
the  same  interval after 
150,000 miles (240 000 km). 
See  “Owner  Checks  and Services”  and “Periodic 
Maintenance  Inspections’’ following. 
Footnotes 
‘f The U.S. Environmental  Protection  Agency  or the 
California  Air Resources  Board has determined  that the 
failure  to  perform  this  maintenance  item will not 
nullify 
the emission  warranty or limit  recall  liability  prior to the 
completion 
of the vehicle’s useful  life.  We, however, 
urge that all  recommended  maintenance services be 
performed  at the indicated  intervals  and the  maintenance 
be  recorded. 
# Lubricate  the front  suspension,  ball joints  and kingpin 
bushings,  steering  linkage  and transfer  case  shift 
linkage,  parking  brake  cable  guides, and brake 
pedal  springs. 
+ A  good  time to check your brakes is during  tire 
rotation.  See “Brake  System  Inspection’’ under “Periodic 
Maintenance  Inspection” 
in Part C of this  schedule. 
:%* Drive  axle  service  (see  “Recommended  Fluids and 
Lubricants” 
in the Index  for  proper  lubricant to use): 
0 
0 
0 
Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first 
engine 
oil change.  At  subsequent oil changes,  check 
fluid level and add  fluid  as needed.  If driving 
in 
dusty  areas or towing  a trailer, drain fluid and refill 
every 
15,000 miles  (25 000 km). 
Standard  Differential 
-- Check fluid level and add 
fluid  as needed at every oil  change. If driving  in 
dusty  areas or towing  a  trailer, drain fluid and refill 
every 
15,000 miles (25 000 km). 
More  frequent lubrication may  be required  for 
heavy-duty  use. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I 
The services  shown in this  schedule up to 100,000 miles 
( 166 000 km) should be performed  after 100,000 miles 
(166 
000 km)  at  the same  intervals.  The  services shown 
at 
150,000 miles (240 000 km)  should  be performed at 
the  same  interval after  150,000 miles 
(240 000 km). 
See  “Owner  Checks  and Services”  and  “Periodic 
Maintenance Inspections” following. 
Footnotes 
The U.S. Environmental  Protection Agency  or the 
California  Air Resources Board has determined that the 
failure  to  perform this maintenance  item  will 
not nullify 
the  emission  warranty or limit  recall liability prior  to 
the 
completion of the vehicle’s useful life.  We, however, 
urge that all recommended  maintenance  services be 
performed  at the indicated intervals  and the maintenance 
be  recorded. 
# Lubricate the front  suspension, ball  joints and kingpin 
bushings,  steering linkage and transfer  case shift 
linkage, parking brake  cable guides, and brake 
pedal springs. 
+ A good time to check  your brakes  is during tire 
rotation.  See “Brake  System  Inspection”  under “Periodic 
Maintenance Inspections”  in Part 
C of this schedule. 
** Drive  axle service (see “Recommended Fluids and 
Lubricants”  in the Index 
for proper lubricant to use): 
0 Locking Differential -- Drain  fluid and refill at first 
engine  oil  change.  At subsequent  oil changes,  check 
fluid level and add fluid  as needed. 
0 Standard Differential -- Check  fluid level and add 
fluid  as  needed at every  engine  oil  change. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part C: Periodic  Maintenance 
Inspections 
Listed below  are inspections and services  which should 
be  performed  at least twice  a year (for instance, each 
spring and fall). 
You should  let  your GM dealership’s 
service department  or other qualified service center  do 
these  jobs.  Make  sure any necessary repairs 
are 
completed at once. 
Proper procedures  to perform these services  may be 
found  in 
a GM service manual.  See “Service and Owner 
Publications”  in the Index. 
Steering,  Suspension  and  Front  Drive  Axle 
Boot  and  Seal  Inspection 
Inspect  the front and rear suspension and steering 
system  for damaged, loose  or missing parts, signs  of 
wear  or lack  of lubrication. Inspect the power steering 
lines  and hoses  for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, 
cracks, chafing,  etc. Clean and then inspect the drive 
axle boot seals  for damage, tears  or leakage. Replace 
seals  if necessary. 
Exhaust  System  Inspection 
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body 
near the exhaust system. 
Look for  broken, damaged, 
missing  or out-of-position  parts as well as open seams, 
holes, loose connections  or other conditions ‘which could 
cause 
a heat build-up  in the  floor  pan or could let 
exhaust fumes  into the vehicle.  See “Engine Exhaust” 
in 
the Index. 
Radiator  and  Heater  Hose  Inspection 
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced  if they are 
cracked, swollen  or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, 
fittings and clamps; replace  as needed. 
Throttle  Linkage  Inspection 
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, 
and  for damage  or missing parts. Replace parts as 
needed. Replace any cables  that have  high effort or 
excessive  wear. 
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise 
control cables. 
i;. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION 
The  following  publications  covering  the  operation  and  servicing of your  vehicle can be  purchased  by  filling  out 
the  Service  Publication  Order  Form  in  this  book  and  mailing  it  in \
 with  your  check,  money  order, 
or credit card  information 
to Helm, Incorporated  (address  below.) 
CURRENT  PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO 
SERVICE  MANUALS 
Service  Manuals  have  the diagnosis  and repair  information 
on  engines,  transmission,  axle,  suspension,  brakes, 
electrical,  steering,  body,  etc. 
RETAIL 
SELL PRICE: $90.00 
TRANSMISSION,  TRANSAXLE,  TRANSFER  CASE UNIT  REPAIR  MANUAL 
This  manual  provides  information on  unit  repair  service 
procedures,  adjustments  and specifications  for  the 
1997 GM transmissions,  transaxles  and transfer  cases. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$40.00 
SERVICE  BULLETINS 
Service  Bulletins  give  technical  service information  needed 
to  knowledgeably  service  General Motors  cars  and trucks. 
Each  bulletin  contains  instructions to  assist in the 
diagnosis  and  service  of your  vehicle. 
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON 
-I€ FOLLOWING PAGE  AND MAIL TO: 
Helm,  Incorporated P.U. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 
OWNER’S  INFORMATION 
Owner  publications  are written  directly  for  Owners  and 
intended  to provide  basic  operational  information  about  the 
vehicle.  The  owner’s  manual  will  include  the  Maintenance  Schedule  for  all models. 
In-Portfolio:  Includes  a  Portfolio,  Owner’s Manual  and 
Warranty  Booklet.  RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$1 5.00 
Without  Portfolio:  Owner’s Manual only. 
RETAIL  SELL  PRICE: 
$1 0.00 
CURRENT & PAST  MODEL  ORDER  FORMS 
Service  Publications  are  available for  current  and  past 
model GM vehicles.  To request  an order  form,  please 
specify  year  and model  name  of the  vehicle. 
OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern  Time 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4 
Heating 
........................................ 3-6 
High-Beam  Headlamps 
.......................... 2-32 
Highway  Hypnosis 
.............................. 4-2 1 
Hill and  Mountain  Roads ......................... 4-22 
Hitches.  Trailer 
................................. 4-34 
Hood  Checking Things  Under 
......................... 6-7 
Prop 
....................................... 6-10 
Release 
...................................... 6-8 
Horn 
......................................... 2-31 
Hydroplaning 
.................................. 4-17 
Ignition  Positions 
.............................. 2. I 5 
Ignition  Transmission  Lock  Check ................. 7-46 
Inflation.  Tire 
.................................. 6-44 
Inspections 
.................................... 7-47 
Brakesystem 
................................ 7-48 
Drive  Axle 
.................................. 7-48 
Exhaust  Systems 
............................. 7-47 
Radiator  and  Heater  Hose 
...................... 7-47 
Steering 
.................................... 7-47 
Suspension 
.................................. 7-47 
Throttle  Linkage 
.............................. 7-47 
InstrumentPanel 
............................... 2-56 
Brightness  Control 
............................ 2-39 
Cleaning 
.................................... 6-54 
Cluster 
..................................... 2-58 
FuseBlock 
.................................. 6-62 
Interior  Lamps 
.................................. 2-39 
Inside 
Daymight  Rearview  Mirror 
................. 2-41 Jack. 
Tire 
.................................... 5-24 
Jump Starting ................................... 5-3 
Keyless  Entry System 
........................... 2-7 
Key  Lock  Cylinders Service 
...................... 7-44 
Keys 
.......................................... 2-2 
Labels  CertificationlTire 
............................. 4-28 
Service  Parts  Identification 
..................... 6-60 
Tire-Loading  information 
...................... 4-28 
Vehicle  Identification  Number 
................... 6-60 
Lamps 
........................................ 2-37 
Courtesy 
.................................... 2-39 
Dome 
...................................... 2-39 
Interior 
..................................... 2-39 
On  Reminder 
................................ 2-38 
Latches,  Seatback 
................................ 1-5 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle ............................. 2-7 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
with the  Engine  Running ....... 2-25 
Lighter 
....................................... 2-50 
Lights 
Air 
Bag Readiness ....................... 1-28,  2-61 
Anti-Lock  Brake  System Warning 
............ 2-64, 4-7 
Brake  System  Warning 
......................... 2-63 
Charging  System 
............................. 2-61 
CheckGages 
................................ 2-68 
Safety  Belt  Reminder 
..................... 1 - 13,  2-60 
Service  Engine  Soon 
.......................... 2-65 
Daytime  Running  Lamps  Indicator 
............... 2-68 
9-5