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How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating or you need to add coolant to your if radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. The proper coolant for your Chevrolet will: 0 If the fluid level is low, add only enoughof the proper fluid to bring the level intothe cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than a pint (OSL). Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especially foryour automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid otherthan DEXRON@-III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 262 O F ( 128O C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights work as they should. What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets "GM Specification 1825-M," which won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete coolant flushand refill. If you use this mixture, you don't need to add anything else. 6-19

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	11
Seats and Seat Controls	11
Head Restraints	15
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Adults	21
Air Bag System	27
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet	32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger	33
Center Passenger	33
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Children	41
Smaller Children and Babies	41
Child Restraints	43
Larger Children	52
Safety Belt Extender	55
Checking Your Restraint Systems	56
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash	56
Features and Controls	57
Keys	57
Door Locks	59
Remote Lock Control	60
Trunk Lock	63
Theft	64
PASS-Key II	65
New Vehicle “Break-In”	66
Ignition Switch	66
Starting Your Engine	67
Engine Coolant Heater	69
Automatic Transaxle	70
Shifting Into PARK (P)	74
Shifting Out of Park (P)	77
Parking Over Things That Burn	78
Engine Exhaust	78
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	79
Windows	79
Horn	80
Tilt Steering Wheel	80
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	81
Lamps	87
Mirrors	90
Convenience Net	92
Storage and Compartments	92
Ashtrays and Lighter	94
Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	96
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	98
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	111
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	111
Air Conditioning	113
Heating	113
Ventilation	113
Defogging and Defrosting	113
Audio Systems	115
Setting the Clock	115
AM/FM Stereo Radio	115
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player	117
AM/FM Stereo Radios with Automatic Tone Control	118
THEFTLOCK	123
Understanding Radio Reception	125
Tips About Your Audio System	125
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	126
Care of Your Compact Discs	127
Fixed Mast Antenna	127
Your Driving and the Road	129
Defensive Driving	129
Drunken Driving	130
Control of a Vehicle	133
Braking	133
Steering	136
Off-Road Recovery	138
Passing	139
Loss of Control	140
Driving at Night	141
Driving in the Rain	143
City Driving	145
Freeway Driving	146
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	147
Hill and Mountain Roads	148
Winter Driving	150
Loading Your Vehicle	154
Towing a Trailer	156
Problems on the Road	163
Hazard Warning Flashers	163
Jump Starting	164
Towing Your Vehicle	169
Engine Overheating	174
If a Tire Goes Flat	184
Changing a Flat Tire	184
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	194
Service and Appearance Care	195
Service	195
Doing Your Own Service Work	196
Fuel	197
Checking Things Under the Hood	201
Engine Oil	204
Air Cleaner	209
Automatic Transaxle	210
Engine Coolant	213
Power Steering Fluid	216
Thermostat	216
Brakes	219
Battery	221
Bulb Replacement	222
Tires	230
Appearance Care	238
Cleaning the Inside of your Chevrolet	238
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet	242
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials	246
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	247
Service Parts Identification	247
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	248
Replacement Bulbs	254
Capacities and Specifications	255
Maintenance Schedule	259
Introduction	259
Your Vehicle and the Environment	259
How This Section is Organized	260
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	261
Maintenance Schedule	262
Maintenance Schedule I	264
Maintenance Schedule II	284
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	294
At Each Fuel Fill	294
At Least Once a Month	294
At Least Once a Year	294
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	297
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	298
Part E: Maintenance Record	300
Customer Assistance Information	303
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	303
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	304
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	305
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	306
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	307
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	307
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	307
Canadian Roadside Assistance	309
Service and Owner Publications	309

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How

Add

Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to

determine what

kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended

Fluids and Lubricants” in the

Index.

the fluid

level

low, add only

enoughof the proper

fluid

bring the level

into the cross-hatched

area on the

dipstick.

Pull

out

the

dipstick.

2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the

dipstick hole to bring it

the proper

level.

It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint

(OSL).

Don’t

overfill.

We recommend

you

use only fluid

labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is

made especially

foryour automatic transaxle. Damage

caused by fluid

other than DEXRON@-III

not covered

by your new vehicle warranty.

After adding fluid, recheck

the

fluid level as

described under “How

Check.”

When the

correct

fluid level is

obtained, push the

dipstick back in all the way.

Engine

Coolant

The

following

explains your cooling system and how to

add coolant when

is low. If you have a problem with

engine

overheating

if you need to add coolant to your

radiator, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.

The

proper

coolant

for

your Chevrolet will:

Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).

Give boiling protection up to 262

(

128

C).

Protect against

rust and corrosion.

Help keep the proper engine

temperature.

Let

the

warning lights work as they should.

What

Use

Use a mixture of one-half

clean

water

(preferably

distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets

“GM

Specification 1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum

parts. You can also use

recycled coolant conforming to

GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush

and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)

with any complete coolant

flush and refill. If

you

use

this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.

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