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Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you've been stopped by the snow.

Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body
insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor
mats
-- anything you can wrap around yourself or
tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill
you. You can't see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle, especially any
that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn't collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that's away from the wind. This will help
keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well
-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.

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Bulb Replacement
In this section you'll find directions for changing the
bulbs in some of the lamps on your vehicle. See
ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index to find the type of
bulb you should use.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Press and turn the bulb a quarter
-turn
(counterclockwise for the driver's side; clockwise for
the passenger's side) and remove it from the
retaining ring by gently pulling it back and away
from the headlamp.
3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by
raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away
from the bulb's base.
4. Install the electrical connector to the bulb.
5. Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on
the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining
ring. Turn the bulb a quarter
-turn clockwise until
it stops.
6. Close the hood.

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3. Position the radiator air side baffle aside and remove
the two fasteners. Remove the snap screw from
the fascia.4. Slide the headlamp assembly inboard to release the
mounting tabs and gently pull the inside of the
assembly away from the vehicle.
5. Push the tab on the bulb socket and turn it
counterclockwise. Pull the socket out of the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it out.
Do not twist the bulb.
7. Push in the new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to replace the assembly.

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The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load
-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM originalequipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle.
CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It
could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose
control. You could have a collision in which you or
others could be injured. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See ªChanging a Flat Tireº in the Index for
more information.

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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.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases
to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp
system checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
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, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.

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Fuse Rating
Description
36 Not Used
37 Rear Defog
-- Rear Window
Defogger Switch Relay
38 Radio
-- Radio, Power Drop
39 I/P Electronics Ignition Feed
--
Headlamp Switch, Instrument
Cluster, Chime Module, Keyless
Entry Receiver, Stoplamp switch
(TCC and BTSI) (S.E.O.)
Accessory SwitchFuse Rating
Description
40 Not Used
41 Power Drop
42 Evap. Sol.
-- Evaporation
Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent
Solenoid Valve
43 Not Used
44 Not Used
45 Not Used

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Fuse Description
FAN #3 FAN #3 Relay
PARK LPS Headlamp Switch
HORN Horn RelayFuse Description
ABS Anti
-Lock Brake System
11 Circuit Breaker C, Starter Relay,
STR WHL Control # 2, Power
Accessory #2, and Theft
-Deterrent
Relay
12 HD LPS
-- Circuit Breaker to
Headlamp Switch
13 ABS
-- ABS Relay
Relay Description
14 ABS
-- Anti-Lock Brake System
15 FAN #3
-- Secondary Cooling Fan
(Passenger's Side)
16 HORN

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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.