1999 CHEVROLET METRO Owners Manual

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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add
-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see ªServicing
Your Air Bag
-Equipped Vehicleº in the Index.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links
in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of
fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one. Just pick some feature
of your vehicle that you can get along without
-- like the
radio or cigarette lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the
size you need. Replace it as soon as you can. Before
replacing a fuse, turn every vehicle electrical switch off.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the engine
compartment fuse block and the instrument panel
fuse block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
This fuse box is under the left side of the instrument
panel. To open it, squeeze the short sides and pull off the
cover. The fuses here protect each separate circuit
including headlamps. If you have electrical failure,
check here first.

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Fuse Useage
1 Left Headlamp,
High
-Beam Indicator
2 Right Headlamp
3 Parking Lamps, Sidemarker
Lamps, License Plate Lamps,
Instrument Cluster LightsFuse Useage
4 Door Lock System (If Equipped)
5 Hazard Lamps, Horn
6 Ignition System, Gages, Warning
and Indicator Lights, Automatic
Transaxle Speed Sensor
7 Heater, Air Conditioning
(If Equipped)
8 Stoplamps
9 Lighter, Radio
10 Back
-Up Lamps,
Turn Signal Lamps
11 Rear Defogger (If Equipped)
12 Front and Rear Wiper/Washer

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The main fuse box is in your engine compartment on the
driver's side. It protects all electrical loads.
For access to the main fuses, squeeze the tabs on the
sides and pull off the cover.
Fuse Useage
BATT All Electrical Load
ABS ABS System
IG Accessory, Ignition, Windshield
Wipers, Defrost/Defog, Heater,
Back
-Up Lamps
LAMP Taillamps, Stoplamps, Hazard,
Headlamps (right and left)
PTC PTC Heater
FI Fuel Injection
RDTR Radiator Fan Motor
A/C Air Conditioner

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Replacement Bulbs
Lamps Bulb Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
-Up 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GM Part No. 96059983 or equivalent
Center High
-Mounted Stoplamp 921. . . . . . . . . . . . .
GM Part No. 96059983 or equivalent
Dome GM Part No. 94153335. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parking and Sidemarker 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GM Part No. 96053293 or equivalent
Headlamp (Halogen) GM Part No. 9441731 . . . . . . .
or GM Part No. 91171148 or equivalent
License Plate 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sidemarker 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Stop/Tail 1157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Hazard (Front and Rear) 1156. . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in U.S.
and metric conversions. Please refer to ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Drain and Refill 1.6 quarts (1.5 L)**. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transaxle2.5 quarts (2.4 L)** . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System
Automatic Transaxle
VIN Engine Code 2 5.0 quarts (4.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transaxle
VIN Engine Code 6 4.1 quarts (3.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 4.9 quarts (4.6 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase
(With Filter Change)3.5 quarts (3.3 L)* . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank10.6 gallons (40.0 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Nut Torque45 lb
-ft (60 N´m) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning

See the refrigerant information label under the hood.

See ªAir Conditioning Refrigerantsº later in
this section.

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*When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be
needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See ªEngine
Oilº in the Index.
**Recheck the fluid level after filling. See ªAutomatic
Transaxle Fluidº or ªManual Transaxle Fluidº in
the Index.
Engine Specifications
Type
VIN Engine Code 6 L3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 L4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order
VIN Engine Code 6 1
-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 1
-3-4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower
VIN Engine Code 6 55 hp @ 5700 rpm. . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 79 hp @ 6000 rpm. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Piston Displacement
VIN Engine Code 6 61 CID (1.0L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 79 CID (1.3L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valve ArrangementIn
-Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your dealer.
See the refrigerant charge label under the hood for
information regarding refrigerant capacity.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A1203C. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 26R
-50S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter GM Part No. 96068664 or equivalent. . . . .
PCV Valve GM Part No. 96051849. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 13 psi (90 kPa). . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
1.0L L3 Engine AC Type R42XLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.039 to 0.045 inch gap (1.0 to 1.1 mm)
1.3L L4 Engine NGK Type BKR6E11. . . . . . . . . . . .
0.039 to 0.045 inch gap (1.0 to 1.1 mm)
1.3L L4 Engine Denso Type K20PR
-U11 . . . . . . . . .
0.039 to 0.045 inch gap (1.0 to 1.1 mm)

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6-62 Vehicle Dimensions
Length
Coupe 149.4 inches (379.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sedan 164.0 inches (417.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width
Coupe 62.6 inches (159.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sedan 62.6 inches (159.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height
Coupe 54.7 inches (139.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sedan 55.4 inches (140.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheelbase
Coupe 93.1 inches (237.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sedan 93.1 inches (237.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread
Coupe 54.5 inches (138.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sedan 54.5 inches (138.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread
Coupe 53.5 inches (136.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sedan 53.5 inches (136.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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