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Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes
if it is equipped with the 3100 engine. It has four
-wheel
disc brakes if it is equipped with the 3800 engine.
Disc brake pads have built
-in wear indicators that make a
high
-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won't work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
If you have rear drum brakes, they don't have wear
indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing
noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately.
Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and
inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or
changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced,
have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See ªBrake System Inspectionº in Section 7 of this
manual under Part C ªPeriodic Maintenance
Inspections.º
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the inside of your trunk lid. It's
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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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 identical size
and rating.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Some fuses are in a fuse
block on the passenger's
side of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover labeled
FUSES to expose the fuses.
Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical
centers on the driver's and passenger's sides of the
engine compartment.
Circuit Description
Breaker
A Not Used
B Not Used
C Power Windows
D Power Seats
E Not Used
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Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger's Side
Some fuses are in a fuse block on the passenger's side of
the engine compartment.
Fuse Description
R/CMPT REL Remote Trunk Release, Back
-Up
Lamps, Remote Control Door
Lock Receiver
PCM BAT Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Fuel Pump Relay, Fan
Cont #1 and #2 Relay
A/C CONT A/C CMPR Relay
TRANS Automatic Transaxle
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Fuse Description
F/INJN Fuel Injectors
PCM IGN Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor #1 and #2
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
ELEK IGN Ignition Control (IC) Module
10 I/P Fuse Block
12 Passenger's Side Underhood
Electrical Center, IGN SYST
Relay, R/CMPT REL fuse, PCM
BAT fuse
13 FAN CONT #1 Relay
Relay Description
14 FUEL PUMP
15 A/C CMPR
16 FAN CONT #2
-- Secondary
Cooling Fan (Passenger's Side)
17 FAN CONT #1
-- Primary
Cooling Fan (Driver's Side)
18 IGN SYSTUnderhood Electrical Center
-- Driver's Side
Additional fuses are in a fuse block on the driver's side
of the engine compartment.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back
-Up 3156 or 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High
-Mounted Stoplamp 891T2. . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parking/Turn Signal 3357NA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp, High
-Beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp, Low
-Beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Dome 10230955. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*For service information on these bulbs, contact your
Chevrolet dealer service department.
Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
4T60E:
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.0 quarts (6.7 L). . .
After Complete Overhaul 9.6 quarts (9.2 L). . . . . . . .
4T65E:Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). . .
After Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . . . .
When draining/replacing converter, more fluid will be
needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3100 (Code M) V6 11.6 quarts (10.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 11.7 quarts (11.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant (R
-134a),
Air Conditioning*1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase
- Oil and Filter Change
3100 (Code M) V6 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank
3100 (Code M) V6 16.6 gallons (62.8 L). . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 16.6 gallons (62.8 L). . . . . . . . . . .
*See ªAir Conditioning Refrigerantsº later in this
section.
Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.
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Engine Specifications 3100 (Code M) 3800 (Code K)
Type V6 V6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 191 CID 231 CID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.25:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-61-6-5-4-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature 195F (91C) 195F (91C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 160 @ 5200 200 @ 5200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
All Engines A1208C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery
3100 (Code M) V6 600 CCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 690 CCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter
3100 (Code M) V6 PF47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 PF47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCV Valve
3100 (Code M) V6 CV892C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Cap
All Engines RC27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plugs
3100 (Code M) V6 AC Type 41
-940 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inches (.152 cm)
3800 (Code K) V6 AC Type 41
-921 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 cm)
Windshield Wiper
Length 22 inches (56 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase 107.5 inches (273.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tread Width (Front) 59.5 inches (151.2 cm). . . . . . . .
Tread Width (Rear) 59.1 inches (150.0 cm). . . . . . . .
Length 200.7 inches (509.9 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 71.9 inches (182.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 53.9 inches (136.8 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .