
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your RFA system  operates  on a radio frequency  subject 
to  Federal  Communications  Commission (FCC)  Rules 
and  with  Industry  Canada. 
This  device  complies  with  Part 
15 of the  FCC Rules. 
Operation  is subject  to  the following  two conditions: 
(1) this  device  may  not  cause harmful interference, 
and 
(2) this  device  must  accept  any  interference 
received,  including  interference that may cause 
undesired  operation. 
This  device  complies  with  RSS-210 of Industry  Canada. 
Operation  is subject  to  the following  two conditions: 
(1) this  device  may  not  cause interference, and (2) this 
device  must  accept 
any interference  received, including 
interference  that  may cause  undesired  operation of 
the  device. 
Changes  or  modifications  to  this  system  by  other than  an 
authorized  service  facility  could  void  authorization  to 
use  this  equipment.  If 
you  ever  notice  a decrease  in  the  key fob transmitter 
range,  try  doing  one of the  following: 
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Check to determine  if battery  replacement  is 
necessary.  See the instructions  that follow. 
Check the distance.  You may  be too  far  from  your 
vehicle.  You may  need  to  stand  closer  during rainy 
or snowy weather. 
Check the location.  Other vehicles  or objects  may be 
blocking the signal.  Take a few  steps  to the  left  or 
right,  hold the transmitter  higher, and 
try again. 
Check to make sure  that  an electronic  device 
such  as a cellular phone or  lap top  computer  is  not 
causing interference. 
Try  to  resynchronize the transmitter  by pressing 
and holding  the LOCK  and  UNLOCK buttons  for 
seven  seconds  when  standing  next  to the  vehicle. 
If you’re  still  having trouble, see your  dealer or a 
qualified  technician  for service. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Accessory Outlet 
This  outlet  is  located  inside  the  center  console,  on  the 
forward  left  side.  Remove  the  tethered  cap  to  use  the 
outlet.  The  outlet  can be used  to  connect  electrical 
equipment  such  as 
a cellular  phone or CB  radio.  Be  sure 
to  follow  the  installation  instructions  included  with  the 
equipment.  Replace  the  cap  when  the  outlet  is not  in use. 
NOTICE: 
When  using  the  accessory  outlet: 
The  maximum  load of any  electrical 
equipment  should  not  exceed 
15 amps. 
Be  sure  to  turn off any  electrical  equipment 
when  not  in  use.  Leaving  electrical 
equipment  on  for  extended  periods  can 
drain  your  battery. 
We  recommend  that  you  see  a  qualified  technician  or  your 
dealer  for  the  proper  installation  of  your  equipment. 
Floor Mats (Option) 
Your vehicle’s  floor  mats  are  specially  designed  to 
remain  in position  under  your  feet  and  out  of reach  of 
the  accelerator  pedal.  The driver’s  side  floor mat is held 
in  place  by  two  locator  hooks  and  the  passenger’s  side is 
held  in  place  by  one. 
Be  sure  that  the  driver’s side  floor  mat  is properly 
placed  on  the  floor 
so that  it does  not  block  the 
movement  of the  accelerator  pedal. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Understanding  Radio  Reception 
AM 
The range for  most AM stations is greater than  for FM, 
especially at night.  The  longer range, however, can 
cause  stations  to interfere  with each  other. 
AM can pick 
up  noise  from things  like storms and power  lines. Try 
reducing  the treble to reduce this noise  if you  ever  get it. 
FM Stereo 
FM stereo  will give  you the best sound, but FM signals 
will  reach  only  about 10 
to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall 
buildings  or hills  can interfere  with 
FM signals, causing 
the  sound  to come and go. 
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  Electronics  radio or 
other  systems,  and even  damage  them.  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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wet brakes  can cause  accidents.  They  won’t  work 
as well  in a  quick  stop and may  cause  pulling  to 
one  side.  You could  lose  control 
of the vehicle. 
After driving through a large puddle of water  or 
a car wash,  apply your  brake pedal  lightly  until 
your  brakes  work  normally. 
Hydroplaning 
Hydroplaning  is dangerous. So much water  can build  up 
under  your tires that they can actually  ride  on the water. 
This  can  happen 
if the road is wet enough and you’re 
going  fast  enough. When your vehicle  is hydroplaning, 
it  has  little  or no contact  with the road. 
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But  it can  if your 
tires  do not  have much tread  or if the pressure  in  one  or 
more  is low.  It can  happen  if a lot  of water  is standing on 
the  road.  If  you  can see reflections  from trees, telephone 
poles  or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”  the 
water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.  Hydroplaning usually 
happens at higher  speeds.  There 
just  isn’t  a hard and  fast rule  about  hydroplaning.  The 
best advice  is  to slow  down  when  it is  raining. 
Driving  Through  Deep Standing  Water 
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. 
Some Other  Rainy  Weather  Tips 
0 Besides slowing  down,  allow  some  extra following 
distance. And  be especially  careful  when  you  pass 
another vehicle.  Allow  yourself  more  clear  room 
ahead, and  be prepared to  have  your  view  restricted 
by road  spray. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Accessory Power Plug 
This plug can be used to  connect  electrical  equipment 
such as  a cellular  phone or 
CB radio. The accessory 
power plug  is located behind  the  passenger  side 
toe-board  at the top left  corner  near  the  body control 
module.  Be sure to follow the installation  instructions 
included  with the equipment. 
To use the accessory power plug: 
1. Remove the  toe-board panel by lifting  up  on the 
latches at the top  of each  corner  of the panel. 
2. Locate the black connector  at  the  left  top  corner of 
the compartment near the  body  control  module 
above the two  white diagnostic  connectors. 
3. Disconnect  the connector pigtail by  pulling forward 
on the plastic locking  tab and  pull  the  connection 
apart from the  wire harness. 
The plug has three separate wires: 
0 The  orange wire connects  to battery power. 
The  yellow  wire connects  to ignition power.  Power is 
only available 
in the  ignition ON position. 
0 The  black wire connects  to ground. 
NOTICE: 
When  using  the accessory  plug: 
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DO NOT splice  wires  directly  into the 
vehicle  electrical  wire  harness. 
If done 
incorrectly,  splicing  may  cause  damage to 
your electrical  system and would  not be, 
covered  by  the vehicle’s  warranty. 
The  maximum  load 
of any electrical 
equipment  should not exceed 
15 amps. 
Be  sure  to turn 
off any  electrical  equipment 
when  not in use.  Leaving  electrical 
equipment  on for  extended  periods 
of time 
can  drain  your battery. 
DO  NOT use  this  plug if the  electrical 
equipment  requires  frequent  connecting  and 
disconnecting. 
This may  cause  excessive  wear 
on  the  accessory  plug  and  damage  your 
electrical  system 
and the  damage  would  not 
be  covered  by  your  warranty. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 8 Customer  Assistance  Information 
Here  you  will find out  how  to contact Chevrolet  if you  need  assistance.  This section also tells  you  how to obtain 
service  publications  and  how  to report  any safety defects. 
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Satisfaction Procedure 
Customer  Assistance for  Text Telephone 
(TTY)  Users 
Chevrolet  Roadside Assistance Program 
Canadian  Roadside Assistance 
Courtesy  Transportation 
GM  Participation  in an Alternative Dispute 
Resolution  Program  Warranty 
Information 
Reporting Safety  Defects to  the United 
States Government 
Reporting Safety  Defects to the 
Canadian Government 
Reporting Safety  Defects 
to General Motors 
Ordering Service  and Owner Publications 
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information available to give  the Customer 
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telephone numbers 
Vehicle  Identification Number (This  is available 
from the vehicle registration  or title, or  the plate  at 
the  top  left of the instrument panel and visible 
through the  windshield.) 
Dealership name and location 
Vehicle  delivery  date and present mileage 
Nature  of concern 
We  encourage  you to call  us 
so we can give your inquiry 
prompt attention. However,  if you wish  to write 
Chevrolet, address your inquiry to: 
Chevrolet  Motor Division 
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center 
P.O. Box 7047 
Troy,  MI 48007-7047 
In Canada, write to: 
General Motors  of Canada Limited 
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005  1908 Colonel 
Sam Drive 
Oshawa, Ontario  LlH 
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Refer to your  Warranty  and  Owner  Assistance 
Information booklet  for addresses  of 
GM Overseas offices. 
When  contacting Chevrolet,  please  remember  that 
your concern  will likely  be  resolved  in the dealership, 
using the dealer’s facilities, equipment  and  personnel. 
That  is why  we suggest  you follow  Step One first 
if 
you have  a concern. 
Customer  Assistance  for  Text 
Telephone 
(TTY) Users 
To  assist customers  who are deaf,  hard of hearing,  or 
speech-impaired and  who  use  Text  Telephones 
(TTYs), 
Chevrolet has TTY  equipment  available at its Customer 
Assistance Center.  Any  TTY user can communicate  with 
Chevrolet by dialing:  1-800-833-CHEV.  (TTY  users  in 
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To  enhance  Chevrolet's  strong commitment to customer 
satisfaction,  Chevrolet  is excited  to  announce  the 
establishment  of the  Chevrolet  Roadside  Assistance 
Center. 
As the  owner  of a 1998 Chevrolet, membership 
in  Roadside  Assistance  is free.  Roadside  Assistance 
is available 
24 hours a  day, 
365 days a year,  by  calling 1-800-CHEV-USA 
(1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide 
you  over-the-phone  roadside assistance with minor 
mechanical  problems.  If 
your problem  cannot be 
resolved  over  the phone,  our  advisors  have access to a 
nationwide  network  of dealer recommended service 
providers.  Roadside  membership is free, however some 
services  may  incur  costs. 
Roadside  offers  two  levels of service  to the customer, 
Basic  Care and Courtesy"  Care: 
Toll-free  number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA 
Free  towing  for warranty  repairs 
Basic over-the-phone  technical advice 
Available  dealer services  at reasonable costs  (i.e., 
wrecker  services,  locksmithkey  service,  glass 
repair,  etc.) 
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