1996 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual
1996 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
1996 Chevrolet Lumina manual content summary:
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Index 9-1 Here's. an-silpbabeticallistkg of' almost eve^ subject-in .this .mmual.. You a n me it to quickly find something~:yo ant to read. u.-w ...*...*..., L * - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 4
WE SUPPORT ~OLUNTAkkTE&lN7CIAl\j GERTIFICAT'ION THROUGH Na'tional lnstitutafoi A-UT~XMOTIVE SERVICE EXCEL.LEMCE I - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 5
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EXPLODE BATTERY .x fi Q DQOR LOCK UNLO.CK TURN. SIGNALS 9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER FASTEN SEAT .BELTS 9 4 BATTERY CHARGING .SYSTEM P LIGHTER ( ) @ C.OOLANT HURN WINDOW DEFOGGER REAR a (@) SPEAKER b @A ENGINE OIL . .PRESSURE4- FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES I - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 11
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bar. Try to to move tbe.:seat: with youx b.ody to' b.e.sure.theiseat is lacked in place. The driver's s.e.atmay have a b a and handle. under-the front edge of-theseat. Lift the bar to-unlockl i e -seatand :to slide:it forwadand backward. ' a - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 13
(€5):M Q V ~ seat forward or backward by .the holding the-control ta the front or to:the back. Raise or lower the-seatby holding the control up. or down REAR (C): R&e the rear of the scat by~holdirrg switch the up. Hold the switch down to lowef the: rear of the seat. Lift the-lever .to - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 14
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When you ride.in or on anything,you go as fast.as it goes * Put mmeaneon it. Take the .simplestvehicle. Su.pposeit's just a seat on wheels. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 17
G.et i-tup to speed. The.n stop. the vehic-le:The rider. doesn't stop. The pers.on keeps going. until stopped by something. In a real vehicle; it .could.be the windshield ... - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 18
or.the instrument panel .., or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bonestake the .forces..That's why safety belts make. such good sense, , . - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 19
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Adults This part is.only f o r people of:adult :size. 3. Pick up.the:latch plale and purl the belt -acrassyou.. Don't let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may 1o;ckif-you pull thelbeIt acrQss you very quickly. If-thishappens, let the belt go baqk s-lightlyto &lock it. Then.pull the belt. across. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 21
. Pull up on :the latch plate to-makemre it is secure. Lf the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety E'elt. Extencier" at theend of this section unbuckle the. sa.fety belt quickly if you e-verhad to. 5. To m.&e the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle. end of the 'belt as you pull up .on the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 22
To 'move it down, s.q.u.eeze. the-releaselever and maye the height adjuster to the desired pmition. You can move the-adjusterup just by pushing up on the shoulder beh guide. After you move the adjuster t.0 where you want it, - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 23
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Q: What's wronlg with this? ... You can be .seriou~ly injured if you wear th:e shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your bady wo.uld move far forward, whichwauld toa 'increase,the chance wf head:an:id .neck.inj.ury. Also, - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 26
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.AirBag S,ystem explains the .air bag system. Your Chevrolet has .two air bags -- one: air.bag. far the -driverand another air bag for the right fr-ontpassenger. Here are the mrj'st importantthings-to knuw &out the air g system: 1111s. a t p To-unlatch the belt, ju.st.pu.shthe bu.ttm o n the-buckle - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 28
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position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same .way as the driver's safety belt, See-"Driver Position," .earlierin .this section. When .theshoulder.belt is pulled Q U all theway, it wilf ~ lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start-again. A-pregnant woman should - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 34
can sit in the center position. To make the belt shorter, -pull free end as shown until its the belt is snug. Buckle, position andrelease it the same way .as the lap part o f a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender"at.the -endof this section. Make sure the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 35
are hud m ~ r often in crashes than thase.who are. e wearingsafety 'belts. Ke~gu p.as.sengerswho aren't sa-fet-ybelted can be thrown out of the are wearing safety b.elts-. n 1 .. Pick up the latch plate-andpull the belt across you. Dorl't let it: gel twiste:d. The positions next to tfie wbdgws - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 36
3. To make thc lap part.tight,-pull :down on the backl-e f the .belt as you pull up on the- sha~ll.der i part. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 37
You .canbe seriousIyhur '-your:sho.u!der is belt. too loose. In .a crash,.you:w&Id-moveforward, too much, which could increase injury. The loulder belLliihould fit against your body.. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 38
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and past the belt. The elastic cord must: be under the belt, Then, p1ac.e the gu-ide over the belt, .and insert th-etwo edges of the belt-into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that-the-belt not twisted.and it Iies flat. is.The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guideon - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 40
babies should always be restrained in a chiid or i-nfant restriaint. The instructions far the re&trairit will saywhether it is the right type-and :size regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will .likely.beover .the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 41
heavy you can't hold it. example, ina crash For at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenIy become a 240-lb..(I10 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. Never hold a.baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 42
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@ Which slots should I use for my child? With the child seated on.the child restraint cushion, use the pair of slots that is at or just above the top of the child's shoulders-. A: With .thisbuilt-in child restraint, you can adjust the height of the harness. -Depending- the seated height of on the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 44
whose.shoulder.$, above the highest slots are child.restraint. Ingtea:d,,the child shmlldn't use~this. should .sit pn the vehicle'sseat ~ u s h I and 1 e vel te"fety belts. 1. Ldwer the-childrestraint cushion. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 45
2. I the left and right halves of the shoulder harness f clip - a efastened'together, separate them. 3. If the lap- shoulder harness is buckled, unlatch it by pushing the button an the buckle. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 46
4* Pull down the seatback part of the pad (D). 5. Select one side afthe harness. Add some slack to 'the shoulder part by pulling up on .the lap part. You'll keep must of .thisslack until you finish Step 9. 1-36 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 47
, . 6. Feed a s m a l l amuunt of harness slack back into the s1o.t. 7. Twist the-harness slightly-to remove it from the slot. 8:. Move the hamess up or.do.wnto the correct slot. The correct slat is the one that will-beat or just-abovethe top -ofthe child's shoulder. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 48
10. Pull on the harness. Make sure it.is proj-erlyrouted and isn't twisted. - 11.. Repeat'Step 5thoU.gh 10 fix be-other.side-of the hwhsss?Be sure b6th:sides .are adj-lastedto the same height. 1.2. Move the gad bdck ag,ah$tthe child restmiit seatback;,Make sure the'harness goes through the slots in - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 49
child, you're ready to use the child restraigt% hqness -(E)to secure your child,. WARNING! FAIJXBE TO..FoLLoWTHE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE UF THIS CHILD IUESTM.INT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR DURING A.SUDDEN'STOP OR CRASH. SNUGLY ADJUST THi? B'ELTS - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 50
1. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip -arqfastened together,separate them. 2. If the lap-shoulderhamess is buckled, u&rt&hit by pushing the button on the buckle.. 3. Place the child on the child respint.ct,whion. . 5~ - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 51
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As nfastsned I der harness 1 won't'help k e p the harnessrin place .the child7sshoulders. on If the harness isn't.on the chiId's.shoulders; it. won't be-ableto:restpain the..chiId'supper.body in a sudden stop o,r crash. The child could be ser'iouslyinjured.. 'Makesure.the harness clip is properly. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 54
9 . On both sides of the harness, pull up on the lap part , a little to be sure it's locked. 'If @eharnkss-iai't locked, or if it hecomes too tight, unfasten theharness the harness .still doesn't lock, don't use the child restmint. See your dealer to have-the-built-inchild restraint serviced. 1-44 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 55
2. Unlatch the harness by gushing the button on the buck€e. 1. Unfasten the shoulder-hasness.clip. 3. Move.one side ofthe harness oiff th-e-child'.s shoulder,&d let the hamess go all.the way back. 4. Move the other side .of the h a n ~-offthe child'ss shoulder, and let it go all the way back. 5 . - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 56
in yo,urvehicle, your built-in .childrestraint needs to.be.periodicallychecked and .may need have parts replaced after a.crash. See to "Checking Your Restraint Systems." and"Replacing Seat ?andRestraint System Parts After a Crash" in the-Index. 2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 57
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. 4. Buckle the b.elt..Make-sme the release button is; positioned so you would be able to unbuckk the safety belt-quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the-restof the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 61
unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the-way. The s.afety belt will move freely again:and be ready to work. for-.aa adult of facing child restraint i the right front passenger seat, but:onIywith n the seat m'ovedall the way back. See the earlier-part:&out the:tup strap if - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 62
2. .But themstfaint of1 the seat. Fdllow the instructions .for .the child restraint. 5 . 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. 6. .To tighxen the belt, pull its free end.while you push down on the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 63
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You'll :be using the-Sap-shoulderbelt. See the earlier part ab.sut .the tap strap if the child restraint has me. If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it b:ehind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 65
. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it issecu-re. T remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's O safety belt and let it go back all the. way. The safety belt will move.freely .again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 66
a Children who aren't buckle'd up can str,ike.other people who are. Chiidren who have outgruwn child.r~stra~nts-'should wear the vehicle's safety belts. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 67
.In a the crash, thetwo chileen can be crushed together A and seriously injured.. belt must .beused .by . only-oneperson at a time. - &= What if a chiJdiswearing,alap-shoulaeer belt, , but the &iId is so small that the shoulder,belt is very dose to the child's face or neck? Move the child toward - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 68
I . .jN.everdo thi:s. seat that a has Here-a,childisdting in :a kqG'shcrulder belt, but the sjhoulder part is behind .the child. the child wears the belt ih this way; in If a crab the child might slide under the'belt.The belt's force wbuld then be applied right the. on child's abdomen. That crruld - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 69
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e Section 2 Features and Controls Le.avingy0un.gchildren tn a vehicle with the ignition key is.dasgg-rons many reasons. for A child or others~ could be. badly injured or even killed. They could operate..power windows or other .controlsor even make.the.vehicle move.Don't 1eave:thekeys-ina vehicle. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 72
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UnLked dwrs can b.e dangerous. Passengers .especiallychildren can easily open the doors and fall out. When1.a.dooris locked9.-tIie Wide. hanldk won't-openit. -1 -- From the-inside,p.ush the leverto iock the do.ocTo unlock, pull .the lever. PaWesDaor Lacks Press the power daor lock swifc.hto lock - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 74
dooxs; Be .sureto:11adults and older children e know how the locks work and,how to cancel them. To use the locks: To opera door when the~.loeks from inside. Then get out and d o s e ,the door. If your Chevrolet h.as this optio:n, you can lock and .unlock yourdoors-ur unlock your trunk from up - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 75
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o.bjc6t like a.:dinxe into the slot on the back of the. tr.ansmittes.'Gently pry apart the front and back. 2. Gently pry .the b.atteries out of the. transmitter. 3.. P u t the new batteries into the .tr.ansmitt.rer shown as @ on.thetransmitter. Use Duracd b.at.teries type DL20 16,,o-requivalent - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 77
unconsciousness and even death. I you must drive with the trunk li-dopen or if f eIectri6al wiring or Other cable coaxnextions must pass through the seal begween'the-bady and-the trunk:lid: @ Make sure -allwindows are shut. a Turn the.fan-onyour heating or coding system to its highest speed with the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 78
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I lg$. .he cord'hto.anungrounded outlet could cause an electrical.shock.Also, the wro.ng kind of-extension cord.coaldoverheat and cause a fire.Yua could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a pmpwly grounded three-pron:g 110-volt AC out'iet, 1f:thecord won't reach, use a heavy-duty fhree-prong, - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 85
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Elease-the parking brake, ho1.d.theregular brake peaal dawn wieh your right foot and push the parking. bmke pedal with yaur left foot. When you lift.;yo.urleft foat, the,parking .brake.pedal w i l l fallow it to the 11- .reIeased.pos-i ti.on.. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 89
NOTICE: . . Driving with the. parking brake~on cause ,can your rearbrakes ta ayerheat. You may.have-to replace them, and you could also damage~other parts of your vehicleIf you.are towing .a trailer and ~ e '=6fi ~ hill, any ~ ~ see "Towing a Trailer" in the-.ITndex. That section shows what..tado - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 90
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on the lever, and push.:the lever all .the way townrd the fro.~t &your vehicle. It can be d gerons to leave-yourvel :le,with the engin@ runnin-g.Your vehicle-ajulrl :move suddenly if the 5.h8-tlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the.parkingbrake firmIy s:et.And, if you ieme the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 92
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A Clir I Things that can burn codd touch.hotexhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite.. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other thingsthat can burn. 2-23 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 94
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windshield w i p m .by turning theabznd marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there. uiltil the wipers-start, then let go. The wipers will stop -canbe very useful in light rain or -snow.Turn the. band 'to choose the delay time. The clmef-toLO, the shortet-the delay* - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 99
C M s e Control,(Option) - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 100
1 Tf you l e a p u r cruise cQntro1 switch 'onwhen ~ ;you're-.not using cruise, you might hit8 Button and :gointo.cruise when YOU don't want to. You could .b&-sWrtled even lose control. Keep. and !itch OFF untiI VOI rant to use it, - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Step lightly on the brake.:pedal;OR - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 102
.+ Theignition is. on, i, The.he:adlamp switch is off, and The parking b.rake bs re1e.ase.d- 0 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 103
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51 1111' mi--- *' - n , These-lamps80 on when you open thedoors. When the doors are ~bserl, the ramps an and offrwi-th turn the-Switches.. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 105
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lame, you could hit-a.. vehicle on your right..Chmk your inside :mirroror. glance over y.ourshoulder before :changinglanes; . . -Usethe door key to lock and unlock .theglove box.. To open, lift the latch. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 107
To use the storage area, fold down the armrest. Press the latch on the ffofit edge and pull up. To-usethe cupholder, flip it forward, Instrument Panel Cuph.dder To use this cupholder, slide it out of the. instrument panel. To open the storage .area,press the buttoir -and:lift the cover. The - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 108
To use. the- Lighter, just push it i n all the.way and.let go. When it's ready, it 'will pap back by itself. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 109
I NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in your hand with while it is heating. If you do, it won'tbe able to bac-kaway from-the.heating element when it's. ready. That can~make overheat, damaging the it lighter and the heating element. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 110
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E. Audio' System E -Ashtrayand Lighter G. Remote Trunk Release H . Lamp Cgntrols - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 112
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LOW &RAKE ANTI- - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 114
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already buckle-d. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 116
you turn your ignition ta RUN or START..Then the,light sho.ul4go qut. This- means the s-yste.mi,s ready. a check ,to show you it's working. Then it should AIR BAG I J f it stays on, or comes on.while you-aredriving,,y:ou may have-..& problem with the chafging s y s t e .It coddl ~ indicate that - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 117
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LOW COOLANT - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 121
a~~'IFmo6thly. This.could.kad to:costly repairs-.that.may be not covered-byyour warranty. This light should come: on, as a:eheek.to$how you. ij.is working, when;the.ignitionis. on and the engine IS a,ot running. If the light doesn't come on, have it repired.. Thk li-ght will also come on during - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 122
. Avoid. gteep.uphill gr.a_de..s. Did ysu just.put fuel into your vehicle? r) I towhg a trailer; reduce.the amount of cargo being f hauled as Soon as it -ispossible, Did-youjust drive through a deep puddle of watex? If s.0, y ~ u elecwical system may.be wet.The ~eclndition r will usually be - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 123
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t .keel [riving if the .oil essure-is low.'I€ you do, pour engine k s ~ n become so hot that it. catches fire, You or others cmld be b,urned. Check your si1 as soqn as possible .andhave your vehicle serviced, I LOW OIL - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 125
SECURITY - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 126
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operate.the comfort control adaudio s,ystemsoffered with. your Chevrolet. Be sure .to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. With the.se system.sjyou.can.control the hating., cooling a-ndve;nti.lationin your vehicle. The~systefns work-bg$jf you keep. your windows closed whi1 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 128
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;air gmd cool it. If p u ' i ; vehicle hx-s an engine codla-ntheatex, you-C-aixuse k tahelp your sys6em provide w.arm.airfaster-when it's cold o,utside (0°F (-18°C) ox lower)..An engine.eoolant heater warms. the coolant your .engine and heating system use to provide heat. See ''Engine Coolant - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 130
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PUSHBUTTONS: .The four numbered pushbuttons. let you return to your favorite stations. You Can set up to 14 stations.(seven AM and seven.FM). 3. Press : - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 133
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AM-FM: Pre-ssand rele.ase the lowerknob 40 get A M , FMl or FM2. The.disphy shows-your 3ele on. TUNE: Turn the 1~we.r kmb choose rad stations. -to SEEK: Press -theforward or reverse arrow to go to the next higher or lower staxion. PU.SHBUTTONS:The four numb.eredpushbuttoris let you return tn- - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 135
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will show Tor a few secoirds. PWR: -Pres:s-this knob to-turnthe system on and of€. VOL:-Turn the upper.knob c1ocCwis.e to. increase The' .Theknob is-capableof roTating e cmtinuously. TUNE: Press t i s . k n o b lightly s it extends. Turn it to o choose radio Stations. Push the knob back in when - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 138
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Here-you' 11find:in~~r.mation-ab.sut .driving;on different kinds of roads-and in:varying weather coriditiioris. We've dso included-many other-useful tips.on driving+ - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 152
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Since alcohol is .curie-d in bodywater,this means that-a warnan general1.y will remh a higher $AC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in ,many U.S. states sets the legal limit at-.a.:BAC :of 0.10 percent. In.a growing number - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 154
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'Your vehiclemay hav.e anti-1 'rakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that w.illhelp prevent a braking skid. 'If your vehicle has anti-lock:-brakes, the brake pedal will say so. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 157
-lock brake system warning light will stay an: aiffash. See "Anti-Lock Brake .SystemWarning Light" in the Index. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the mad is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animai j-umpsout in front of.you. You slam on the.brakes. Here"$what hap.pens withABS A computer - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 158
while braking hard, As you.brake,. your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel spee;d and contmls braking pressure .accordingly... LOw When.your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to. help avoid a.braking.skid, this light will come on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light" in - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 159
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In any emergency, don? give up. Keep trying to steerand constantly s.eek:an-escape route or area o,Fleess .. &@er . - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 164
pres.sure on the brakes t.0 get the wheels rolling again. 'This restores steering .c.orittd.Push thekrake pedal-ddwnstexdily when you have to stop su.ddmly. A lang as the wheels are ~olling, S .you will have steering control. d a d . Night -driving mare d&iig&%?u3 day driving. is. than One reason - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 165
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It's wise to keep p u r wiping equipment in.gcmd sh,ap& and keep your windshield washer tank filled..Replace your wlldshield wip-er inserts when they $huw .signs.:of ?&reakng-m :misshi areas on the windshiekd, or when -stripsof rg.bb.er s:tartto.-separate from the inserts. 4-16 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 167
could lose control of the-vehicle. After driving thmugh a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply yourbrake pedaI.lightly. until your .brakes work normally. -. Driving too. fast through larg-ewater puddles or even. going through - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 168
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:One;ofthe biggest problems with city-streetsis the .amount of t.raffic on :them. You'll want to watch out,foos what the other drivefs ate doing and pay-attention:to .traffic signals.. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 170
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 171
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 172
D:rivi,ng on steep hills or mou-nt.ainsis differentfrom driving.in flat pr rolling terrain. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 173
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 174
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer.fluid, wag, s0rn.e winter Outer clothing, a small shove!, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective.w.arning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe c.onditions,incluae a small bag. of sand, a'pi'ece.of - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 175
However, if the-re is ~ a n w ice-between your tires and or the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You'll have a lot less traetimor "grip'' and will ne:ed to be very careful. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 176
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 177
a Tie a red cloth to your vehide to aleEpdi.cethat you've bee .;topped.-by snow. the e Put on: extra.clothing OF' wrap a blanket arouna y( If you have no blankets:clr extra .&thing, makebaay insUlat.tars from newspapers, .burlap..bags., rag$, floor mats --:anything you. G ~ wrap :amuod yoursklfor D - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 178
MAX,. LOADING &-G?!WR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT :XXX -'COLD TIR e TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE .RTG pS.[&p& FRT; RR,. SPA. IF TIRES AR:E HOT, ADD. 4PSlI28KPa $EE~0WN.ERS-MANUAL F.OR ADDITIONAL INFOR.MATION . . - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 179
MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE^ GVWR GAWR- FRT GAWR RR THiS VEH1.CL.E CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FERERAL MOTOR VE,HlCLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND. THEFT PRE'VENTIO'N STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTU.RE SHOWN ABOVE... - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Pulling atrailer improperly can damage your vehicle and. result:in castly iepairs not.iovered try your warranty, To gull :atrtaiiler correctlyi follow :the. advice in this pa.rt,and.see your Chevmlet dealer for important inform.ationabout towing a trailer with^ your vehicle. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 181
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Th :Important C O ~ S I rauon, e .to ao with.u the weightof the trailer, the weight of the trai1.w tongue -andthe total we@& 03 your v.ehic1ey.stires, -. , How heavy can a trailer .safely be.? L A B - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 183
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you warn others. They also let p.olice know you..havea problem. Your front and .rear turn signal lamps will.flash on and off. Press the switch to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 190
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 191
.NOTICE: Ignoringtbesesteps:could result in :costlydamage. to your-vehiclethat woutdnst be covered by your warranty. Tryingto .startyour chevrolet by pushing or pulling ft won't work, -and coulid ..it damage y . 0 vehicle. ~ I .NOTICE: - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 192
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 193
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) t e r m i d of the vehi.de with the dead battmy; U&ea remole .posi.tive.(.+) terminal.if the vehicle h.as one. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 194
is.much kss. 10. 'Now start .the vehicle with,tbe good battery and-run the engine for-awh.ile.. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won"tstart after a few .tries, it pgobably needs scrvic.e. It goes .t-o.a heavy, unpainted, rne.td.part on the engine of the v.ehicle with the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 195
A. H E % . . Metal EnginePat €3.Good Batt-ery C. Dead Battery - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 196
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These -slotsare to%egsed when loading and %%ming; to -car carrier equipment. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 200
You or others could 'bebadly burned. Stop,your.engineif itioverheats; and get out of the vehicle.until the engine is cool. ~, . I NOTICE: If your engine catches 6re &cause- you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can he badly damaged.The costly repairs wuuld not b.ecovered by yaur warranty. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 201
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 202
the hood, here's what you'll see: 3.4 L LQ 1 (Code X) Engine I 3:.1L LS.2 (Code M) Engine 1 J1 AWN: A. Coolant Recovery Tank -t I B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. E1ectri.cEngine Fans An electric fan under thehood can start up even when the engine is not running and injure can you. Keep hands - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 203
leak fixed before you drive the vehicle, . a ' a n I NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant.isn'tcovered by your warranty. I If there- seems to no leak, with tk-engine an, check to .be see if the .electric engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, :bo.&fans - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 204
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spill coolanton-ahot engine. When tbe coolant in the cadant recovery tank is: at th.e COLD mark, slart your-vehicle,. If the overheat warning -continues, there'sone more :thing.youcan try. You can add the pruper coolant-mix directly to the radiam-, but be sure the cooling system i s cool before you - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 206
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 207
radiator fil1:procedure. Failure to 1Follo;wthis p.cmedure-.cauldcause your .engine to overheat and be:severely damaged. 1. you~n . 2, Then keep turning the -pressw;re cap, he ... radiator press.we cap' when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure.cap and upper radiator hose, is no - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 208
.youspill coolant on hot :engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn tf the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine. a -3. After the enghe cools, open the coolant~.air bleed valve. I 3.lL V6 (VIN Code M): There are two. bleed valves. One is located on - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 209
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fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. 7. Put th.e cap .backon .the coolant-recovery tank, but leave the radiator Dressnrecap.off. 8. Start the engine and let it run mtil you can feel the .upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch uut for the engine fans. 9. By this time the coolant level - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 211
e the pre-s-sure..cap. my At. time during this procedure if coolant $ut begins'to flow of the fiiier neck, reiris.tal1 th-e p~esssur.e-~cap sur.e ,Be the amoiws 0.n the pressure cap l i ~up e like this. Ir'nusual for;a tire to ""blow 0u.t" while you're driving; espxially if you maintain youf tires - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 212
E a tir~e flat, maid :further tire and.wheel -darnage goes by driving slqwly to a level place. Turn on your haz.ud to . prevent the vehicle from moving: 1..Set the parking brake @rmly. . 2. put the shift. 1ever.in .PARK(PI. 3. Turn off the engine. To be ;evenmore certain vehicle won'tmove; the you : - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 213
.Removing. the Spare Tire and Tools The equipmentyou'll need is in the tfunk. Pull the .carpetingfrom-the floor of the txunk. Turn the.center nut on tlle cirnpct spare cover counterclockwiseto rem.me it. Then liftand remove the cover. 1 .Turnthe wingnut ~ ~ ' ; . : counterclockwise and remove - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 214
tools you'll be using include thejack (A), socket (I31 and wheel wrench( C ) . .Ethere is-a wheel covet; loosen the.nut caps witb ,the wheel wrench. They won'tcome ~ f fThen, using .theBat . -endof .thewheel wrench, pry dong the edgeof 'the wheel cover until it comes-off. Be careful; the edge my - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 215
If y-ouvehicle has wheel nut caps,, remove them using the wheel wrench. 1. Using the wheel wren.ch, loosen all the-wheel nuts; D.0n't remove them yet, 2 Turn the jack handle. clocE 1s-eto raise the jack lift. head a few inches.. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 216
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ome loose :after a time. The wheel.couXd come off and cause an accident. .When,you change a wheel, remave any rust.or dirtfrom the.places where the'wheel attaches: to the vehicle. In an emergem& you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure touse a scraper or wire^ brush later,.if you - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 218
I A CAUTION: 7. Replace the wheel. nuts wi.th the rounded end of the- nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 8. Lower the vehick by turning the jack h-andie countercl.ockwi$e, Lower-th ck ccmpletely, - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 219
NOTICE; Improperly tightened wheel fiats.can lead 'to brake pulsation.and ro;tor damage, To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly $&@ten the wheel .. nuts .in- prapier sequenceand to.the.piroper the torque.specUieation. . - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Put the bolt through .one of the wheel nut holes, instali the rerainer over the.-bo-lt, then as soon -asy o u c m , See ''Compact:Sp.su-e" the-Index. See the sJorxge ~ in instructions label .to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly. When you install the whed cover on the.full-Size - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 221
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 222
I NOTICE: 'When the G O I I I ~ Cspare is installed, dan'ttake ~ your vehicle thromgh an automatic car wash with guide-rails. The compact spare get caughi can the rails. That damage $he tire and wheel, :can and maybe other p-arti ybur veude. af , m a Don't use you ompact spare on other vehicles. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 223
spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your v&icle,as.well as.. tires. If you spin the-wheels, thetoo fa& wkii1e:Shifting your tmnsaxle back.-and. fol'th, you .&an destroy your transaxle... - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 224
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damaged.$you try ,todo sertieework ana vehicle withotxt knowing enough about i!. Be sure you have suffident knowledge, exp,erience,mid.theprdper replacement parts and tools-before .youattempt any vehicle maintenance $ask. 0 .Be%ure. use. the. to proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 227
'You can a1s.o write us at the follo-wingaddress for advice. Just tell u s where you're going and:give.your Vehicle Identification.Nuinbef (VIN). General M.otors Overseas Distfibuti;on C:ooltporation, North American Exp-ortSales (N.AES) 1.908Colonel S - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 228
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L82 (Code M) engine, you'I1 see: A. B. C. D. Engine Coolant Reservoir Radiator Fill Cap Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Oil Dipstick E Autornatk Transaxle Dipstick G. Brake.Fluid Reservoir H. Air Filtef I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir J.. Battery (lacated under - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 232
LQl (Code X) engine, you'll see: A. B. C. D. Engine Coolant Reservoir Radiator Fill Cap Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic. Transaxle Dipstick G. Brake Fluid Reservair H.Air Filter 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir J, Battery (located under - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 233
e i Light" in Oil the Index. YOU should check your engine ail level regularly; this is an added reminder. ' I f LOW OIL 3.1L L82 (Code M) Eggbe. ad. TJle engine- dqstick handle-isthe yellow loop nmr .the:front qf the engine. It's a good. idea to check your engine oil .afteryuu get fuel. ordex.t9 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 234
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 235
use-'a-ny which oil doles r g ~c m y this.Startwst symbol. t If you change your own-oil, be sure you.use oil that has the Starburst symbol orrthe front of.the oil container. -3: L82 (CoClt=M) 1L Engine. 3.4L LQl (Code X) Engine If yuu haveyour oil changed for you, be. sure.the :oilput into your - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 236
fEGOMMENllEO SAE IIISCOSITY GRADE EN%INE;OILS 1 1 . COLD. WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE- 20W-5U'OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RE@MMENDED - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 237
HOT 'WEATHER I As.shown in the chart,if you have:the 3.4L engine., S.AE 1OW-30 is best far your vehiclk.However, you can use SAE + 40 +za 0- .-7 .-j8 ' GM Goodwrench@oil meets allthe~requirments for your vehicle. Engine.011 Additives 1MEATWER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR A Y OTHER N .GRAD€ OIL - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 238
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sureto install the air.filter and. install the cover tightly when you are finished. To check.or replace the air filter, remove the four screws .and pull .off the cover. R.efe.r-to Mainten-mceSchedule t~ determine when to the replace the air filter. See "Sched :d Maintenance :Services" in-the Index - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 240
NOTIC-E: - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 241
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Then., without shutting .&the engine, follow these steps: 3.4L LQ1 (Code X> Engine- '3.lL L82 (Code M) Engine ?,4L LQl (C0de.X) Engine 3. Check both Sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. T h e fluid level must be in the moss-hatched-xea, -4. If the fluid level is in the accep- - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 243
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 244
-is added the system? to premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will rsquire change sooner at .3O,OOb miles (5.0 0.00- or 24 months km) whichever occursfirst. TM GM Engin.e C-oolant.Supplement(sealer) (GM Part No; 3634621) with any complkte - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Too much water-in the ,mixwn .freeze and crack the engine, radiator,. heater and core OE e pax%. t nr I€ you have: :to add crjolaht mare than four .times a year; h-aveyour dealer check.your cooling.system. ITYOU use the.proper coolant, ,youdon't have to add extr% inhibitors or additives whichdaim - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 246
the engine and ra,di:ator hot. are -- -.- Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. YOUcan be burne-dif-; u spill a ant 'onhot engine.p.arts. Coolant ccmtains ethylene P I ~ C O L and it will.burn if th.eengine parts are:h,, enough, Don't spill coolant Bhof engine. on - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 247
When you replace v o w cap is recammendc &fiatorpressure cap, a n AC@ J.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQI (Code X) Engine - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 248
When the engine compaztrnent is.hot, the 1evelMxjuld be 'at the.H mark. When it's cold, the level should be at: the C mark. If the. fluid is at the ADD mark, you should add fln.id. K e f a to the Maintenance. Schedule to. detemine what kiiid of fluid to use.:See "Re:commended Fluids :and. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer .fluid until the tank is full. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 250
, it.cansp on The %he engine. fluid will burn if'th.e engineis. hot enough.You or others could be burned, and .your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is .doneon the brake hydraulic system. When your brake flwid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on, See - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 251
With the wrong kin.d crf.fluid,inyaar brake. system, you-rbrakes.m.aynot:.workwell, or th.ey may not eves work.at-ail.This could cause.a crash. Always use the properbrake fluid. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 252
NOTWE: - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 253
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 254
... ... i n this section you'll find directions -forchang,ing.the bulbs in.some.of the lamps on.your Chevrolet. .S:.e.e "Replacement Bulbs" in..the.Indexto find the- type .af:bulbyou ne.ed to use,. 1. c :he hoo-d. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 255
a: ... 2: .Openthe:flap by 1ifting.the.snaG screw. 6-31 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 256
3.. Position the radiator air side Ikdfle asid'e and remove .the two nuts (pliers-may be required). 4. Skle the'headamp assembly outboaxd and gently pull the imide of the assembly - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Fmn.tand .RearSidemarker .Lamps 2. Pull the sidemarker lens away from thi: body. ' 3. Turn the socket counterclockwise untilit stops. Then pull the socket and bulbfrom the assembly. 4. Pull the bulb out.of the socket. Do not twistthe bulb. 5.. Plug the new,hulb in the socket. 6. Replace the - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 258
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1 .3;To remove the bulb, pull it 0u.t of the .socket. D.o not twist the-bulb. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 260
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parts. This way, you will be Sure to .have the ri,ght wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts:foi your Chevralet model. I Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel b . o h or wheel nuts on your vehicle can l r dangerous,. oe It coulda€f& the braking -and.handling of your vehicle.,make your tires lose air - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 267
NOTICE: The m n g wheel can also cause proMemwith bearing life, brakecooling, speedometer/odometer a, i calibration, headlamp m bumper height,vebicIe ground clearbce.arrdtire.or~ body and chassis, See "Cl.ianging.aFlat Tire'." the-Index for more in infurmatian. Tire Chains Used Replacement.Wheels - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 268
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Fuse 1 3 4 Ii 14 29 3.0 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 282
S'ori~e f~1s.e~ in the uaderhood .el.actricalcenter on the -are passenger's side.of the engine compartment.. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 283
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.Fuse 1.0 Relay 14 16 11 1-2 .13. - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 286
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Vehicle Diment&ms Wheelbase ...10:7.5" (2730 mm) Tread Width (Front) . . 59.1" (1913.5 .m), . Tread Width (Rem) ...59",(1494:mm) Length ...200.9" (5 1.04m) . width ...72.5" (1826. Height: ...55..2" (14-03mm) - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 290
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 291
our Environment, and to keep,your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle. properly. This sec.tion covers the maintenance. required for your retain its Chevrolet. Your vehicle needsthese services .to safety, dependability and emission control performhnce. Have y.ou purchased the GM - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 292
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 293
vehicle in good condition, see yaw Ghevro.1e.t dealer. This part tells you :the maintenance semices you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your deafer for your service needs, you'll kriow that GM-trained.and supported service people will perfu-rm the work wing genuine - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 294
- 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Every 7,506) Miles (12-500km): Engine Oil and Filter Cllange (or e,very I2 months, wlnichever occurs first). . Every 30,000 MiJes (50 008 km): A i r Cleaner Filter Replacexnent. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. 00 Miles ($3000 km): Automatic Transaxle S.ervice (severe conditions only). 7 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 296
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 297
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filter (or Emission Control Service. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 mcmths-,whichever occurs first). ~n Emission check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Referto the -appropiiate6 M service manual for proper ' caliper s.ertriee procedures. I I I . DATE .ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 300
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I I I -DATE ACTUAL'MUIEA~GE SERVICED BY: 7 DATE ACTUAL MLEAGE - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 303
4&00O.Miles (70000 km) b U.Change engine oil and fdtm (or .every 3 months, whichever ,occurs.first). An Emimion Control Sewice. DATE ACTUAL M,ILEAGE SERVICDZD BY: DATE I . AC.TUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY L L - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 304
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E t TriplCity MaintenanceSchedule J 51,000.Miles (85 .O.OOkm) I I I I DATE. ACTUAL MILEAGE SE-RVEEQ BY: - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 306
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0Inspect ,fueltank, cap -sad lines for.dmage or leaks. Inspectlfuel cap gasket for any d;amage. Replace parts as needed..An Em&siUn C0nt;rp.lSewice.? I ,Dm. ACTUAL MILEAGE I I 7-27' - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 308
0Change engine oil md filter (orevery '3-months, whichever occws first). An I I Emisskm Control Sewice. I I I - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 309
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Change engine-ail-and €ilter (or every 3 ,months,whichever occurk first). An Emission Contml S e ~ ~ i c e . .n LubriQatesteering ball joints (or every . 6 months; .whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEA:GE SERWCED BY: 7-24 L I - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 315
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Long Tripmighwa [aintenance Schedkl1 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) The -services.showni this schedule up to 100,O.OOmiles. n (1%000 km) -shouldbe performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 -atthe s m k intervals. kni) DATE -ACTUALMILEAGE SERVXCED BY: 7-26 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 317
I Long Trip/Highway Vaintenancc d k l u l e I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED BY: I I - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 318
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c DATE ACTUAL MILEG'GE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL.MILEAGE SERVImD BY 7.-3,2 : - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage. or leaks. .Inspect fuel cap .gasket fox .any damage. Replac-eparts .as needed. An Emission Control Senvice. ACTUAL MILEAGE. SERVICED B E - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | Owner's Manual - Page 324
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