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Traction -- A, B, C The traction sades, from highest to lowesr. are A. B. and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction per-fornmance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead)traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or o excessive loading, either separately r in combination. can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other. the alipment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Temperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest). B, and C. representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life. and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent. cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel. wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air. replace it (except some aluminum wheels. which can sometimes be repaired). See your GM dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. 6-46

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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Traction

The traction sades, from

highest

lowesr. are

and

they

represent

the

tire's

ability to stop on

wet

pavement

measured

under

controlled conditions

specified

government

test surfaces

asphalt

and concrete.

tire

marked

may

have

poor

traction

per-fornmance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to

this

tire is based

on braking (straight

ahead)traction tests and does not

include

cornering

(turning)

traction.

Temperature

The temperature grades are

(the

highest).

and

representing the tire's resistance

the generation

heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under

controlled conditions on

specified indoor laboratory

test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the

material of the tire

to degenerate and reduce tire life.

and excessive temperature can lead

to sudden tire

failure.

The grade

corresponds to a level

performance which

all

passenger car tires must meet

under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

No.

109.

Grades

and

represent higher levels

performance on the laboratory test

wheel than the

minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature

grade

for this

tire

established for

tire that is properly inflated and

not

overloaded.

Excessive

speed,

underinflation,

excessive

loading,

either

separately

o r

combination.

can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel

Alignment

and

Tire

Balance

The wheels on

your

vehicle were aligned and balanced

carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life

and best overall performance.

Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are

not

needed. However,

you notice unusual tire wear or

your vehicle pulling one way or

the

other. the alipment

may

need to be reset.

you notice your vehicle

vibrating when driving

smooth road, your wheels

may

need to be rebalanced.

Wheel

Replacement

Replace any wheel that

bent. cracked, or badly rusted

or corroded.

wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel.

wheel bolts and wheel

nuts

should be replaced.

the

wheel leaks air. replace

(except

some aluminum

wheels. which can sometimes be repaired).

See

your

dealer

any

these

conditions exist.

Your dealer

will

know the kind

wheel

you need.

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