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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
These symbols have to
do with
your
lamps:
SIGNALS e a
TURN
FOG LAMPS
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These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE t
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING 1-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(@)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(a)
BRAKES
Here are some other symbols
you may
see:
FUSE
t
LIGHTER m
HORN k3
SPEAKER
Er
FUEL B
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In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the
instrument panel.
Air bags supplement the protection
provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of
the impact more evenly over the .occupant’s upper body,
stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would
not help you in many types of collisions, including
rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because
an occupant’s motion is not toward those
air bags. Air
bags should never be regarded as anything more than a
supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to
severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.
When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble.
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon
as it is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly
that some people may not even realize the air bag
inflated. Some components
of the air bag module in the
steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the
instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag, will
be hot for a short time.
The parts of the bag that come
into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to
touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from
vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn’t
prevent the driver from seeing or from being able
to
steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving
the vehicle. In
many crashes severe enough
to inflate an air bag,
windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the
right front passenger air bag.
Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they
inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag
system. If
you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry
Hatch
Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-DeterrentIAlarm
System
PASS-Key@
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Feature Customization
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission
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Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Ashtray and Lighter
Sun Visors
Accessory Plug
Convertible Top
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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A CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A child or others could be badly injured or
even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
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When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
To replace the battery in the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (or
similar object) in a slot between the covers and twist.
Lift
off the back cover.
Remove and replace the battery. Use one battery,
type CR2032, or a similar type. Put the new battery
in, printed side down.
Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on
tightly
so water won’t get in.
Check the transmitter operation. If the transmitter
does not work after battery replacement, it may need
to be resynchronized
or matched to your vehicle. See
“Resychronization” in the Index.
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It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into
your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO.
It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the hatch open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body and
the hatch:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Thrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to
its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside
air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in
the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
NOTICE: door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure
they won’t break the glass when you close it.
Never
slam the hatch down. You could break the
glass or damage the defogger grid (if equipped).
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission,
taking your
key out also locks your transmission. And
remember
to lock the doors.
I I Parking at Night
On vehicles with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System: The hatch switch will
not work while the system
is armed. See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm System” in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Chevrolet
has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put
on it can make it
impossible
to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for
joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it. Park
in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables
out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with
you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What
if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
@ Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the
door key with you.
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Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves,
dry grass or other things that
can burn.
r
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide
(CO), which you can't see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high points on the road
or over road debris.
Repairs weren't done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
0 Drive it only with all the windows down to
0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
or
different.
modified improperly.
blow out any
CO; and
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Manual Windows
Rotate the window crank handle to open and close each
door window.
Power Windows
With power windows, switches on the door control each
window when the ignition
is on or when RAP is present.
(See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.)
You
can open the passenger’s window any amount by
pressing the switch and releasing it when the window
has lowered to the position
you want.
The switch for the driver’s window has an express-down
feature. Quickly press and release the switch for the
driver’s window and the window will lower completely.
You can also open the driver’s window any amount by
pressing the switch again while the window is in the
express-down mode when it has lowered
to the position
you want.
Horn
To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on your
steering wheel.
If your horn sounds two or three chirps when unlocking
your vehicle with the key chain transmitter
(if you have that
option), the
alarm was triggered while you were
away. Check the vehicle before entering.
Tilt Steering Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before
you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release
the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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