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TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. When you use this control, the radio's AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual. Push the knobs back in when you're not using them. Playing a Cassette Tape Press EJECT or RECALL to load a tape with the ignition off. Then insert the cartridge. If the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. The player automatically senses the cartridge for metal or CrO2 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected to play first. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise for right speakers and counterclockwise for left speakers. FADE: Press this button lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to thefront or rear speakers. The middle position is a detent and balances the speakers. Turn the knob clockwise to adjust the sound to thefront speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. Push the knobs back in when you're not using them. PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK backward arrow to search for the previous selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. The sound is muted during PREV or SEEK operation. PROG (2): Press this button to play the other side of the tape. 3-12

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	13
Head Restraints	17
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	18
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Adults	23
Driver Position	23
Air Bag System	29
How the Air Bag System Works	31
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet	34
Safety Belt use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger	35
Center Passenger Position	35
Rear Seat Passengers	37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	40
Children	42
Smaller Children and Babies	42
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	53
Safety Belt Extender	56
Checking Your Restraint Systems	56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	56
Features and Controls	59
Keys	59
Door Locks	61
Remote Lock Control	62
Trunk	64
Theft	65
PASS-Key II	66
New Vehicle “Break-In”	67
Ignition Switch	68
Starting Your Engine	69
Engine Coolant Heater	70
Automatic Transaxle Operation	71
Shifting Into PARK (P)	75
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	78
Parking Over Things That Burn	79
Engine Exhaust	79
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	80
Windows	81
Horn	81
Tilt Steering Wheel	82
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	82
Lamps	88
Mirrors	91
Storage Compartments	92
Ashtrays and Lighter	94
Sun Visors	95
Sunroof	95
Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	96
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	100
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	113
Comfort Controls	113
Air Conditioning	115
Heating	115
Ventilation System	115
Defogging and Defrosting	116
Rear Window Defogger	116
Audio Systems	117
Setting the Clock for Systems Without Automatic Tone Control	117
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	117
AM-FM Stereo	118
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	119
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	122
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	126
Theft-Deterrent Feature	130
Understanding Radio Reception	132
Tips About Your Audio System	132
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	133
Care of Your Compact Discs	134
Fixed Mast Antenna	134
Your Driving and the Road	137
Defensive Driving	137
Drunken Driving	138
Control of a Vehicle	141
Braking	141
Steering	144
Off-Road Recovery	146
Passing	147
Loss of Control	148
Driving at Night	149
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	151
City Driving	153
Freeway Driving	154
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	155
Hill and Mountain Roads	157
Winter Driving	158
Loading Your Vehicle	162
Towing A Trailer	164
Problems on the Road	173
Hazard Warning Flashers	173
Other Warning Devices	174
Jump Starting	174
Towing Your Vehicle	179
Engine Overheating	184
If a Tire Goes Flat	194
Changing a Flat Tire	194
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	206
Service and Appearance Care	209
Service	209
Doing Your Own Service Work	209
Fuel	210
Checking Things Under the Hood	214
Engine Oil	217
Air Cleaner	223
Automatic Transaxle	224
Engine Coolant	227
Radiator Pressure Cap	231
Power Steering Fluid	231
Brakes	233
Battery	236
Bulb Replacement	237
Tires	244
Appearance Care	252
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet	252
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet	256
Appearance Care Materials Chart	259
Vehicle Identification umber (VIN)	260
Electrical System	260
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	261
Replacement Bulbs	268
Capacities and Specifications	269
Vehicle Dimensions	271
Maintenance Schedule	273
Introduction	273
Your Vehicle and the Environment	273
How This Section is Organized	274
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	275
Maintenance Schedule	276
Short Trip/City Definition	276
Long Trip/Highway Definition	277
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	278
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	298
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	308
At Each Fuel Fill	308
At Least Once a Month	308
At Least Twice a Year	309
At Least Once a Year	309
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	312
Part D: Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants	313
Part E: Maintenance Record	315
Customer Assistance Information	319
Customer Satisfaction Procedures	319
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)	321
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	322
Canadian Roadside Assistance	324
Courtesy Transportation	324
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	325
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States	326
Reporting Safety Defects to the Candian Government	327
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	327
Service and Owner Publications	327

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TREB:

Press this knob lightly

extends.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble. Turn

counterclockwise to decrease treble. The middle

position is

detent. When you

use this control, the

radio’s AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual.

Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.

Adjusting

the

Speakers

BAL:

Press this button lightly

it extends. Turn the

knob to move the sound to

the

left or right speakers.

The

middle position is a detent and balances the speakers.

Turn the knob clockwise for right speakers and

counterclockwise for left speakers.

FADE:

Press this button lightly

it extends. Turn

the

knob to move

the

sound

the

front or rear speakers.

The middle

position

is a detent and

balances

the

speakers.

Turn

the

knob clockwise to adjust the

sound

the front

speakers and counterclockwise for the

rear speakers.

Push the knobs back in when you’re not using them.

Playing

Cassette

Tape

Press EJECT

or RECALL to load

tape with the

ignition off. Then insert the cartridge. If the ignition

on but

the radio

off, the tape will begin playing. A

tape symbol

shown

the center of the graphic display

whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape

active, the

tape symbol will

be accompanied by a direction arrow.

While the tape is playing, use

the VOL, FADE, BAL,

TREB and BASS controls just

you do

for the radio.

Other controls may have different functions when

tape

is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and

an arrow

show which side of

the tape is playing.

The player automatically senses the cartridge for metal

CrO2 and sets

the

pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape

inserted, the top side

selected to

play first.

(1):

Press

this

button

the

SEEK

backward

arrow

for

the

selection

the

tape. Your tape

must

have

least

three seconds

silence

between

each

selection

for

SEEK

work. The tape

direction

arrow

blinks

during

PREV or

SEEK

operation.

The

sound

muted

during

SEEK

operation.

PROG

(2):

Press this button to

play

the other

side of

the tape.

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