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This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. The bar-coded tag hasa code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make,extra keys. Keep this tag ina safe place. If you lose your keys, you'llbe able to have new ones made easily using this tag. NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if ever you lock your keys inside. You may even haveto damage your vehicle to get in.So be sure you have extra keys. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. 2-2

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	12
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
Driver Position	23
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	29
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger Position	36
Center Passenger Position	36
Rear Seat Passengers	38
Children	39
Smaller Children and Babies	39
Child Restraints	41
Larger Children	46
Safety Belt Extender	49
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	50
Features and Controls	52
Keys	52
Door Locks	54
Keyless Entry System	56
Theft	58
New Vehicle “Break-In”	59
Ignition Positions	59
Starting Your Engine	61
Engine Coolant Heater	64
Automatic Transmission	65
Manual Transmission	68
Four-wheel Drive	71
Parking Brake	76
Shifting Into PARK	77
Shifting Out of PARK	79
Parking Over Things That Burn	80
Engine Exhaust	81
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	81
Windows	82
Tilt Wheel	84
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	85
Windshield Wipers	86
Cruise Control	87
Lamps	90
Mirrors	94
Storage Compartments	95
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	97
Sun Visors	97
Accessory Power Outlets	98
Instrument Panel	99
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	104
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	114
Climate Control System	114
Air Conditioning	116
Ventilation System	117
Defogging and Defrosting	118
Audio Systems	118
Setting the Clock for All Systems Except AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	118
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	118
AM-FM Stereo	119
AM-FM Stero with Cassette Tape Player	120
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Equalizer	122
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	125
Understanding Radio Reception	129
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	131
Care of Your Compact Discs	131
Fixed Mast Antenna	131
Your Driving and the Road	132
Defensive Driving	132
Drunken Driving	133
Control of a Vehicle	136
Braking	136
Steering Tips	139
Steering in Emergencies	140
Passing	142
Driving Guidelines	144
Driving at Night	159
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	160
City Driving	163
Freeway Driving	164
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	165
Hill and Mountain Roads	166
Winter Driving	168
Recreational Vehicle Towing	172
Problems on the Road	190
Hazard Warning Flashers	190
Other Warning Devices	191
Jump Starting	191
Towing Your Vehicle	196
Engine Overheating	201
If a Tire Goes Flat	211
Changing a Flat Tire	212
Compact Spare Tire	222
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	223
Service and Appearance Care	227
Service	227
Fuel	229
Checking Things Under the Hood	233
Engine Oil	236
Air Cleaner	240
Automatic Transmission Fluid	242
Manual Transmission Fluid	245
Four-wheel Drive	248
Engine Coolant	250
Thermostat	254
Power Steering Fluid	255
Windshield Washer Fluid	255
Brakes	257
Battery	261
Bulb Replacement	261
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	268
Tires	270
Appearance Care	278
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	279
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	283
Aluminum Wheels	284
Tires	284
Appearance Care Materials Chart	286
Vehicle Identification Number(VIN)	287
Electrical System	288
Replacement Bulbs	292
Capacities and Specifications	292
Maintenance Schedule	297
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	299
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	299
Selecting the Right Schedule	299
Maintenance Schedule	300
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	343
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	347
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	349
Part E: Maintenance Record	352
Customer Assistance Information	355
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	355
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	357
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	358
Canadian Roadside Assistance	360
Courtesy Transportation	360
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	361
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	362
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	363
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	363
Service and Owner Publications	363

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This

vehicle

has one

double-sided

key

for

the

ignition

and door locks.

will fit with either side up.

When

new

vehicle

is delivered, the

dealer

provides

the

owner

with

pair

identical keys and a bar-coded

tag.

The

bar-coded

tag

has a code on it

that

tells

your dealer

or a qualified

locksmith

how

to make,extra keys.

Keep

this

tag

safe place. If

you

lose your

keys,

you’ll be

able to have

new ones made

easily

using

this

tag.

NOTICE:

Your vehicle

has

number

features

that

can

help

prevent

theft.

But

you

can

have

lot

trouble

getting

into

your

vehicle

you

ever

lock

your

keys

inside. You

may even

have

damage

your

vehicle to get

in.

sure

you

have

extra

keys.

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