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0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as 1eave.s).The heater and defroster will work-farbetter, reducing the chance of fogging the inside- your windows. of €an control to HI for a few moments. before drivingoff. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and re-duces thechance of fogging .the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front se.ats clear of objects. This he1p.s air to-circulate throughout your vehicle. a When you enter a vehicle in cold:weather, move the Defogging and-Defrosting You can mote the,outkts to direct the. flow of air; Gr cl.os;ethe out1et.s altogether. When you Close an outlet, it. will increase the flow of air coming out p;.f any outl.ets that are open. On cool, Ilumid days, use BLEND to keep me windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly .in extreme humid or .cold conditions. Turn the temperature knob clockwise ,and move the fan control toward H I ,

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Driver Position	19
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Center Passenger Position	32
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Children	35
Child Restraints	37
Larger Children	41
Safety Belt Extender	44
Checking Your Restraint Systems	44
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	45
Features and Controls	48
Keys	49
Door Locks	51
Keyless Entry System	53
Tailgate	56
Theft	57
New Vehicle "Break-In"	58
Ignition Positions	58
Starting You Engine	60
Engine Coolant Heater	63
Automatic Transmission Operation	64
Manual Transmission	67
Locking Rear Axle	69
Four-wheel Drive	69
Parking Brake	75
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)	76
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)	79
Parking Over Things That Burn	80
Engine Exhaust	80
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	81
Windows	82
Tilt Wheel	84
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	84
Exterior Lamps	90
Storage Compartments	93
Accessory Power Outlets	97
Instrument Panel	98
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	102
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	114
Comfort Controls	115
Standard Climate Control System	115
Optional Climate Control System	116
Air Conditioning	117
Heating	117
Ventilation System	117
Defogging and Defrosting	118
Audio Systems	119
Setting the Clock	119
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	119
AM-FM Stereo	119
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	121
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer	123
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	138
Defensive Driving	139
Drunken Driving	140
Control of a Vehicle	143
Braking	143
Steering	146
Off-Road Recovery	148
Passing	149
Loss of Control	150
Driving Guidelines	151
Driving at Night	166
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	168
City Driving	171
Freeway Driving	172
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	173
Highway Hypnosis	174
Hill and Mountain Roads	174
Winter Driving	176
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-Wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case Only)	180
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Shift Transfer Case)	180
Loading Your Vehicle	181
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	186
Towing a Trailer	186
Problems on the Road	198
Hazard Warning Flashers	199
Other Warning Devices	199
Jump Starting	200
Towing Your Vehicle	204
Engine Overheating	209
Engine Fan Noise	219
If a Tire Goes Flat	219
Changing a Flat Tire	220
Compact Spare Tire	232
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	233
Service and Appearance Care	238
Fuel	240
Fuels in Foreign Countries	241
Filling Your Tank	242
Checking Things Under Your Hood	243
Automatic Transmission Fluid	254
Manual Transmission Fluid	257
Hydraulic Clutch	258
Rear Axle	259
Four-wheel Drive	260
Engine Coolant	261
Radiator Pressure Cap	265
Thermostat	265
Power Steering Fluid	265
Windshield Washer Fluid	266
Brakes	268
Battery	272
Bulb Replacement	272
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	279
Tires	281
Appearance Care	290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	290
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	304
Replacement Bulbs	304
Capacities and Specifications	305
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	307
Maintenance Schedule	310
Introduction	311
Part A.: Scheduled Maintenance Services	313
Short Trip/City Definition	314
Short Trip/City Intervals	314
Long Trip/Highway Definition	315
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	315
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	316
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	346
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	363
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	367
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	369
Part E: Maintenance Record	372
Customer Assistance Information	376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	377
Address for Writing to Chevrolet/Geo	379
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	379
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program	380
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance	380
Canadian Roadside Assistance	382
Chevrolte/Geo Courtesy Transportation	383
BBB AUTOLINE INFORMATION	384
Warranty Information	385
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	385
Reporting Safety Defects to the Candian Government	386
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	386
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	386
How to Order Service Publications	387
Order Form for Service Publications	388

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You

can

mote

the,outkts

direct

the.

flow

air; Gr

cl.os;e

the

out1et.s

altogether. When you

outlet,

it.

will increase the

flow

air

coming out

p;.f

any

outl.ets

that

are

open.

Keep

the

hood

and

front air inlet free

ice, snow or

any

other

obstruction

(such

1eave.s).

The

heater

and defroster

will

work-far better, reducing the

chance

fogging

the

inside-

your windows.

When

you

enter

vehicle

cold:weather,

move

the

€an

control

for

few

moments. before driving-

off.

This

helps

clear the intake

ducts

snow

and

moisture, and

re-duces

the chance

fogging .the

inside

your

windows.

Keep the

air

path

under

the front se.ats clear

objects.

This

he1p.s

air

to-

circulate throughout

your vehicle.

Defogging

and-

Defrosting

cool,

Ilumid

days,

use

BLEND

keep

windshield

and

side

windows

clear.

Use

DEFROST

remove

fog

ice

from

the

windshield quickly .in extreme humid

.cold

conditions.

Turn

the

temperature knob clockwise ,and

move

the

fan

control toward

H I ,