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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 available to give
to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
License plate number
0 Vehicle color
0 Vehicle location
0 Telephone number where you can be reached
0 Vehicle mileage
0 Description of problem Please refer
to the Roadside Assistance brochure
inside your owner information portfolio for
full
program details.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible
from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Courtesy Transportation
Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the
coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New
Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of
1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and light duty
trucks (please see your selling dealer for details).
Courtesy Transportation includes:
0 One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair
0 Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance
0 Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus or other
completed during
the same day.
for any overnight warranty repair up
to five days, OR
transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any
overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR
0 Up to $10 daily fuel allowance for rides provided by
another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu
of
rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days.
Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will
be administered by your Chevrolet/Geo dealer
service management. Claim amounts should reflect
all actual costs.
Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part
of the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make
any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation
at any time without notification.
Chevrolet/Geo dealer.
0 For additional program details, contact your
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to
rent vehicles
to people under 21 years of age. If you are
under
21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet
will reimburse
up to $30/day for documented
transportation
you receive.
For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle
Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
interim transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your
dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is
available only in the United States and Canada.
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information
on Courtesy Transportation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO
THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy, Michigan
48007-7047
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.
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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
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. 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:
$15.00
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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acking slip with return
FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927 against the original order.
PUBLICATION FORM
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EACH* TOTAL
NUMBER NAME YEAR PRICE
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Car
& Light Truck
Transmission Unit Repair 1997 $40.00
Owner’s Manual In Portfolio 1997 $1
5.00
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-28
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-38
Fluid
....................................... 6-35
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-35
PedalTravel
................................. 6-38
Parking
..................................... 2-38
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-39
System Warning Light
......................... 2-79
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-4 1
Wear ....................................... 6-37
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In.
New Vehicle .......................... 2-23
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-54
BTSICheck
................................... 7-45
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-40
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2-1 1.2-42.2-43.4-29. 4-36
Care
of Your Cassette Player ...................... 3-23
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
................. 3-24
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-43
Cassette Storage
................................ 2-59
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3-6. 3-9
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-23
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3-20
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-46
BTSI ......................................... 2-41 Certification Label
.............................. 4-3
1
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-58
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-29
Check Gages Light .............................. 2-88
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-40
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-66
Child Restraints
................................ 1-31
Securing
in a Rear Seat Position ................. 1-33
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-35
Where to Put
................................ 1-31
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-60
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-69
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-18
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-65
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-64
Fabric
...................................... 6-59
Glass
....................................... 6-62
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....................... 6-59
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-62
Leather
..................................... 6-61
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-63
Removable Roof Panel
......................... 6-63
Special Problems
............................. 6-60
Stains
...................................... 6-60
Tires
....................................... 6-65
Vinyl
....................................... 6-61
Wheels
..................................... 6-65
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-62
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
TopStrap
................................... 1-32
9-2
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.................... 2-83
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-87
Fuel
....................................... 2-89
GAWR
....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-29
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-32
GloveBox
.................................... 2-58
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-3 1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide
en FranGais 11 .. .................................
GVWR ........................................ 4-31
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-40
Hatch
........................................ 2-11
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 12
Hatch Release. Remote
.......................... 2-12
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Headlamps
.................................... 2-52
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-40
HighLow Beamchanger
...................... 2-46
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Wiring
..................................... 6-69
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-46
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-9 Horn
......................................... 2-44
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-26
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-44
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-24
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-51
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-56
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
CalipedKnuckle Maintenance
................... 7-48
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-55
Cleaning
.................................... 6-62
.................................... J ack. Tire
5-31
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-44
Key Release Button
............................. 2-25
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
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................................. 4-3 1
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-68
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-68
Lamps
........................................ 2-52
Courtesy
.................................... 2-54
Interior
..................................... 2-54
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Last Door Closed Locking
.................... 2-6. 2-20
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
.................. 2-6
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Lighter
....................................... 2-60
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-2 1. 2-78
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.80. 4-7
ASR System Warning
..................... 2-8 1. 4.9
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-79
Check Gages
................................ 2-88
Interior
..................................... 2-54
LowCoolant
................................. 2-83
LowOil
.................................... 2-88
Low Traction
............................ 2-82. 4-9
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2-78
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-84
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Cylinders
................................... 7-44
Leaving
Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-40
Lights
Limited-Slip Differential. Rear Axle
................ 6-27
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-6
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4 Key Lock
Cylinder Service
..................... 7-44
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-46
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-83
Low Oil Light ................................. 2-88
Low Traction Light
......................... 2-82. 4-9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-49
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-44
Main Fuse Block
.............................. 6-70
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-76
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-51
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-49
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-66
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-84
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Mirror
................................. 2-56
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-57
Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-44
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Shifting
..................................... 2-32
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-26