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Lap-Shoulder Belt
The positions next to the windows have lap
-shoulder
belts. Here's how to wear one properly.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the
latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt is not long enough, see ªSafety Belt
Extenderº at the end of this section. Make sure the
release button on the buckle is positioned so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.
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The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash,
or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too
much, which could increase injury. The shoulder
belt should fit against your body.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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.
2
-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-8 Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
2
-13 Trunk
2
-16 Theft
2
-17 Content Theft Security System (If Equipped)
2
-18 Passlock
2-19 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-19 Ignition Positions
2
-22 Starting Your Engine
2
-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-27 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-30 Manual Transaxle Operation
2
-33 Parking Brake
2
-34 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
2
-36 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transaxle Only)2
-36 Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transaxle Models Only)
2
-37 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-37 Engine Exhaust
2
-38 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transaxle)
2
-39 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
2
-39 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-45 Exterior Lamps
2
-48 Interior Lamps
2
-49 Mirrors
2
-52 Storage Compartments
2
-53 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)
2
-53 Sun Visors
2
-55 Sunroof (If Equipped)
2
-56 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-58 Instrument Panel Cluster
2
-60 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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2-3 Power Windows (If Equipped)
The switches on the center console control each of the
power windows when the ignition is on. In addition, on
four
-door models, each rear passenger door has a
control switch for its own window.
To lower a window, press and hold the rear of the
switch. To raise the window, press and hold the
switch forward.Auto Down Window
The driver's window switch has an auto
-down feature.
The driver's window can be opened to the desired
position by pressing the rear of the switch to the first
detent. To use the auto
-down feature, press the rear of
the switch all the way down. The window will continue
going down until fully opened.
To stop the window while it is lowering, briefly press
the switch forward, then release it.
Lock
-Out Switch
Four
-door models also have a lock-out switch. Press the
lock
-out switch to disable the rear passenger's power
window switches. This will prevent rear passengers from
opening and closing the windows. The driver can still
control all windows with the switch in the lock position.
Press the lock
-out switch again to enable the passenger's
window switches.
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One key is used for the
ignition, the doors and all
other locks.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the
key tag from the key and gives it to the first owner. Each
tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the tag in a
safe place. If you lose your key, you'll be able to have a
new one made easily using the tag.If you need a new key, contact your Chevrolet dealer
who can obtain the correct key code. See ªRoadside
Assistanceº in the Index for more information.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an
extra key.
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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers -- especially children -- can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle won't open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
Use your key to lock and unlock your vehicle from the
outside. If your vehicle is equipped with a remote
keyless entry system, you can also use it to lock and
unlock your vehicle. See ªRemote Keyless Entry
Systemº in the Index.
To lock the door from the
inside, push the locking
lever forward.
To unlock the door, pull the locking lever rearward.
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2-7 Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
You can lock or unlock
all doors on your vehicle
from the driver's or
front passenger's door
lock switch.
Press the lower portion of the switch to lock the doors.
Press the upper portion of the switch to unlock
the doors.
The locking lever on each rear door works only that
door's lock. It won't lock (or unlock) all of the
doors
-- that's a safety feature.
Rear Door Security Lock
(Four-Door Models)
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors on your
vehicle from the inside.
To Use One of These Locks
1. Use a key to move the lock all the way up.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use.