Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and speci®cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
7-10
Automatic Transaxle........................................2-19
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Backing Up....................................................4-38
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-15
Battery..........................................................5-39
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-20
Brake Fluid....................................................5-35
Brake Wear...................................................5-37
Brake............................................................2-26
Parking......................................................2-26
System Inspection.......................................6-24
System Warning Light..................................3-26
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-17
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-45
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-49
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamps.................................................5-45Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-49
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-48
Buying New Tires...........................................5-55C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Caliper/Knuckle MaintenanceInspection.............6-24
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock............... 2-9
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-85
Carbon Monoxide...........4-24, 4-34, 4-40, 2-10, 2-30
Care of.........................................................5-74
Safety Belts................................................5-74
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-77
Your CD Player...........................................3-78
Your CDs ...................................................3-78
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-72
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-19
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-73
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-35
Chains, Tires..................................................5-59
Charging System Light....................................3-25
Check Engine Light.........................................3-30
2
Operation......................................................3-17
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-20
Outside.........................................................2-33
Breakaway Mirrors.......................................2-33
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Remote Control Mirror..................................2-32
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)........................................................2-27
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P)
Mechanism Check.......................................6-22
Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-29
Parking.........................................................2-26
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-19
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-27
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-38
Passlock
ž......................................................2-16
Personal Choice Radio Controls........................3-75
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-71
Playing a Compact Disc..................3-47, 3-57, 3-73
Playing the Radio...................3-37, 3-40, 3-50, 3-64
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Power...........................................................3-16
Accessory Outlets........................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-81
Steering Fluid.............................................5-33
Windows....................................................2-14
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
10
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............3-39, 3-49, 3-63
Radio Messages.....................3-39, 3-44, 3-54, 3-68
Radio Personalization........................................ 2-5
Radios..........................................................3-36
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-37
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-77
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-78
Care of Your CDs........................................3-78
Personal Choice Radio Controls....................3-75
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-63
Radio with CD....................................3-39, 3-49
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-36
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-36
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-76
Understanding Reception..............................3-76
RDS Messages..............................3-43, 3-53, 3-67
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-19
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-32
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-30Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Trunk Release Lockout........................2-11
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-11
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-64
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-62
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-38
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-59
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Restraint System Check...................................6-19
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Restraint Systems...........................................1-58
Checking....................................................1-58
Replacing Parts...........................................1-59
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-23
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-31
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