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The compassis self-calibrating, so it does not need to be manually set. However, if C (Calibration) is displayed, the compass will need to be calibrated. You may also place the compassin a noncalibrated mode by pressing and holding the MODE and USMET buttons simultaneously whilein the COMP/TEMP mode. After about 10 seconds, the compass will display C and you can release the buttons. Drive the vehiclein a complete360" circle threetimes at a speedof less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and the compasswill function normally. Once the calibration is complete, the display will return to a compass reading. Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas,the difference between the two canbe great enoughto cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1. Find your location on the zone map earlier in this section. Note your zone number. 2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET buttons in the COMPREMP mode. 3. After five seconds,the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number. When it does, release both buttons. 4. Press USMET until your zone number appears on the display. 5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your variance is now set and the display will return to the COMP/TEMPmode. TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE button will step you through the following TRIP functions: AVG ECON: The average fuel economy since the last reset is displayed. INST ECON: Instantaneous fuel economy for the last secondof driving is displayed. RANGE: The display indicates the estimated distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank, based on the fuel economy forthe last few hours of driving. FUEL USED: The fuel used since the last reset is displayed. AVG SPEED: The average speed since the last reset is displayed. To reset the trip computer, press the MODE and USMET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds. All functions will be displayed for half a second once the system is reset. Reset can only be performed in the AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes. All three modes are reset simultaneously. 2-55

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	15
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	20
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	33
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (4-Door Models)	38
Center Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models)	41
Children	42
ChiId Restraints	44
Larger Children	51
Safety Belt Extender	54
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	55
Features and Controls	58
Keys	59
Keyless Entry System	63
Endgate/Liftgate	66
Theft	69
New Vehicle "Break-In"	70
Ignition Positions	70
Starting Your Engine	72
Engine Coolant Heater	74
Automatic Transmission Operation	75
Manual Transmission	78
Locking Rear Axle	80
All-Wheel Drive	80
Four-wheel Drive	80
Parking Brake	86
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)	87
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	90
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	90
Parking Over Things That Burn	91
Engine Exhaust	91
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	92
Windows	93
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	95
Exterior Lamps	102
Mirrors	106
Accessory Power Outlets	120
Sunroof	120
Universal Transmitter	121
Instrument Panel	124
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	129
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	140
Comfort Controls	141
Climate Control System	141
Air Conditioning	142
Heating	142
Ventilation System	143
Defogging and Defrosting	144
Rear Window Defogger	144
Audio Systems	145
Setting the Clock	145
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	145
AM-FM Stereo	145
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	147
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer	149
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	152
Theft-Deterrent Feature	156
Understanding Radio Reception	158
Tips About Your Audio System	158
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	159
Care of Your Compact Discs	160
Fixed Mast Antenna	160
Your Driving and the Road	162
Defensive Driving	163
Drunken Driving	164
Control of a Vehicle	167
Braking	167
Steering	170
Off-Road Recovery	172
Passing	173
Loss of Control	174
Driving Guidelines	175
Driving at Night	189
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	190
City Driving	193
Freeway Driving	194
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	195
Highway Hypnosis	196
Hill and Mountain Roads	196
Winter Driving	202
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case Only)	202
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case)	203
Loading Your Vehicle	203
Towing a Trailer	206
Problems on the Road	218
Hazard Warning Flashers	219
Other Warning Devices	219
Jump Starting	220
Towing Your Vehicle	224
Engine Overheating	229
Engine Fan Noise	239
If a Tire Goes Flat	239
Changing a Flat Tire	240
Compact Spare Tire	252
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	253
Service and Appearance Care	256
Fuel	258
Fuels in Foreign Countries	259
Filling Your Tank	260
Checking Things Under the Hood	261
Engine Oil	264
Air Cleaner	268
Automatic Transmission Fluid	269
Manual Transmission Fluid	273
Hydraulic Clutch	273
Rear Axle	275
Four-wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive	276
Engine Coolant	278
Radiator Pressure Cap	281
Thermostat	281
Power Steering Fluid	281
Windshield Washer Fluid	282
Brakes	283
Battery	287
Bulb Replacement	288
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	293
Tires	295
Appearance Care	304
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	304
Care of Safety Belts	307
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	309
Appearance Care Materials Chart	312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	313
Service Parts Identification Label	313
Electrical System	313
Replacement Bulbs	317
Capacities and Specifications	318
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	319
Maintenance Schedule	320
Introduction	321
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	323
Short Trip/City Definition	324
Short Trip/City Intervals	324
Long Trip/Highway Definition	325
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	325
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	326
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	349
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	365
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	369
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	371
Part E: Maintenance Record	374
Customer Assistance Information	376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	377
Address for Writing to Chevrolet/Geo	379
Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	379
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program	380
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance	380
Canadian Roadside Assistance	382
Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation	383
BBB Autoline Information	384
Warranty Information	385
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States	385
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada	386
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	386
Ordering Service Publications in Canada	386
How to Order Service Publications	387
Order Form for Service Publications	388

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The

compass

is self-calibrating,

does not need

be manually set. However, if

(Calibration) is

displayed,

the

compass will need to

be calibrated.

You

may also place the

compassin

noncalibrated

mode by pressing and holding

the

MODE

and USMET

buttons

simultaneously

while

in the

COMP/TEMP

mode.

After

about

seconds, the compass will display

and you can

release the buttons.

Drive

the

vehicle

complete

360"

circle

threetimes at

speed of less

than

mph

km/h),

and

the

compass will function

normally. Once the calibration is complete,

the display

will return to

compass

reading.

Variance is the difference

between magnetic north and

geographic north.

some

areas,

the

difference between

the

two

can be great

enough

to cause

false

compass

readings.

this happens,

follow these instructions to

set

the

variance

for

your particular

location:

Find your location

the zone map earlier

this

section. Note your

zone number.

Press and hold both the

MODE

and the US/MET

buttons

the COMPREMP mode.

After

five

seconds,

the compass will acknowledge

the variation mode by displaying the current zone

number. When

does,

release both buttons.

Press USMET until

your zone number appears

the display.

Press

MODE

enter your zone number.

Your

variance is now set and

the display

will

return

the

COMP/TEMP mode.

TRIP:

Once in

the

TRIP mode, pressing the

MODE button will step

you

through

the

following

TRIP functions:

AVG

ECON:

The average fuel

economy

since the

INST

ECON:

Instantaneous

fuel

economy

for the

last reset is displayed.

last

second of driving is displayed.

RANGE:

The display indicates the estimated

distance that can be travelled

with

the remaining

fuel in the tank, based

on the fuel

economy

for

the

last few hours

driving.

FUEL

USED:

The fuel

used since the last

reset

displayed.

AVG

SPEED:

The average speed since the last

To reset the trip computer, press the

MODE

and

USMET buttons simultaneously for

least two

seconds. All functions

will

be displayed for half

second once the system is reset. Reset

can

only be

performed

the AVG

ECON,

FUEL

USED

and

AVG SPEED

modes. All three modes are reset

simultaneously.

reset

displayed.

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