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When adjusting the temperature, start with a driver-set temperature of 73°F (23 "C) until you determine your comfort zone. If you choose 60°F (16"C), the system will remain at maximum cooling and will not automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. If you choose 90°F (32"C), the system will remain at maximum heating andwill not automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the systemto heat or cool any faster. either maximum setting has no Turning the knob past effect onthe operation of the system. current settings, only the word AUTO and theoutside temperature will be shown on the digital display. The system will operate to achieve your comfort set temperature as quickly as possible. If you have set the driver temperature at 60°F (16°C) or 90°F (32"C), the system will not operate automatically until a different temperature is selected. The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up. A Typical Cold Weather Example: Passenger Temperature Offset The PASSENGER knobchanges the temperature on the passenger's side of the vehicle. When the knob is in the 12 o'clock position, the passenger's temperature is the same as thedriver's. Turn the knob to the right for warmer air on the passenger's side, to the left for cooler air. If thedriver-set temperature is set at 60°F (16 " C) or 90 O F (32" C), turning the passenger knob has no effect because the systemis locked at a maximum setting. Automatic Operation Press the AUTO button place the entire system in the to automatic mode. After a second display of the five Your vehicle has been parked outside overnightin cold weather (below 32 O F / 0 "C) and you have set the driver temperature at 73°F (23°C) and have selected the AUTO mode. The system will automatically adjust the temperature output to maximum heating. fan will start The at a low speed. This to avoid blowing coldair into the is vehicle. The length of the delay depends on the amount of time since the engine was last started, the outside temperature and the engine coolant temperature. As the coolant warms up, the speed will gradually increase. fan Air will flow to the floor with some to the windshield air to prevent fogging under most normal conditions. 3-5

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	16
Seats and Seat Controls	17
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	20
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Driver Position	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Passenger Position	33
Air Bag System	33
Children	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	49
Safety Belt Extender	52
Checking Your Restraint Systems	52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	54
Door Locks	57
Memory (Option)	58
Remote Function Actuation System	59
Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release	67
Universal Theft-Deterrent System	70
PASS-Key	71
New Vehicle "Break-In"	73
Ignition Switch	73
Starting Your Engine	75
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	77
Automatic Transmission Operation	79
Manual Transmission Operation	82
Parking Brake	85
Shifting Into PARK (P)	87
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	91
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	92
Selective Real Time Damping (Option)	92
Windows	93
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	95
Exterior Lamps	103
Interior Lamps	105
Mirrors	106
Storage Compartments	107
Roof Panel (Coupe)	113
Convertible Top (Option)	121
Instrument Panel	127
Warning Lights	130
Owner Information	130
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	160
Comfort Controls	161
Manual Comfort Controls	161
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (If Equipped)	163
Sensors	168
Air Conditioning	169
Heating	170
Defogging and Defrosting	170
Audio Systems	171
Setting the Clock for All Systems	171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	171
CD Adapter Kits	176
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	176
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	180
Theft-Deterrent Feature	184
Understanding Radio Reception	186
Tips About Your Audio System	186
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	187
Care of Your Compact Discs	188
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	188
Power Mast Antenna (Option)	188
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Option)	189
Your Driving and the Road	192
Defensive Driving	193
Drunken Driving	193
Control of a Vehicle	196
Braking	197
Steering	201
Off-Road Recovery	203
Passing	203
Loss of Control	204
Driving at Night	206
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	207
City Driving	210
Freeway Driving	211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	212
Highway Hypnosis	213
Hill and Mountain Roads	213
Winter Driving	215
Loading Your Vehicle	220
Towing A Trailer	221
Problems on the Road	222
Hazard Warning Flashers	223
Jump Starting	224
Towing Your Vehicle	229
Engine Overheating	234
Cooling System	237
If a Tire Goes Flat	243
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	243
Service and Appearance Care	246
Service	247
Fuel	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	253
Engine Oil	257
Air Cleaner	261
Automatic Transmission Fluid	263
Manual Transmission Fluid	264
Hydraulic Clutch	265
Rear Axle	266
Engine Coolant	267
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	271
Power Steering Fluid	271
Windshield Washer Fluid	272
Brakes	274
Battery	277
Bulb Replacement	278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	282
Tires	285
Appearance Care	297
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	297
Care of Safety Belts	299
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	299
Weatherstrips	300
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel	300
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	301
Cleaning Your Convertible Top	302
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	303
Cleaning Tires	303
Finish Damage	304
Underbody Maintenance	304
Appearance Care Materials Chart	306
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	307
Service Parts Identification Label	307
Electrical System	307
Replacement Bulbs	314
Capacities and Specifications	315
Maintenance Schedule	320
Introduction	321
Your Vehicle and the Environment	321
How This Section is Organized	322
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	323
Maintenance Schedule	324
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	330
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	334
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	335
Part E: Maintenance Record	337
Customer Assistance Information	342
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	343
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	345
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	346
Canadian Roadside Assistance	348
Courtesy Transportation	349
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute	350
Resolution Program	351
Warranty Information	351
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	352

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When adjusting the temperature, start with

a driver-set

temperature of

73°F (23 "C)

until

you determine your

comfort

zone. If you choose

60°F (16"C),

the system

will

remain at maximum cooling and

will not

automatically adjust fan speed or air delivery. If you

choose

90°F (32"C),

the system will remain at

maximum

heating

and will not automatically adjust fan

speed or air delivery. Choosing either maximum setting

will not cause the

system to heat or cool any faster.

Turning

the

knob

past either maximum setting has no

effect

the operation of the system.

Passenger

Temperature

Offset

The

PASSENGER

knob changes the temperature on the

passenger's side of the vehicle. When the knob is in the

o'clock position, the passenger's temperature is the

same

the driver's. Turn the knob to the right for

warmer

air

the passenger's side, to the left for cooler

air.

the driver-set temperature is set at

60°F

(32

C),

turning the passenger knob has no effect

because

the

system

is locked at a maximum setting.

Automatic

Operation

Press

the

AUTO

button

to place the entire system in the

automatic

mode.

After

five second display of the

current settings, only the word AUTO and

the outside

temperature will be shown on the digital display. The

system will operate to achieve your comfort

set

temperature as quickly as possible. If you have set the

driver temperature at

60°F (16°C)

90°F (32"C),

the

system will not operate automatically until a different

temperature is selected. The AUTO control system

works best with the windows up and the removable roof

installed or the convertible top up.

Typical

Cold

Weather

Example:

Your

vehicle

has

been

parked

outside

overnight

in cold

weather

(below

O F /

and you have set the

driver

temperature

73°F (23°C)

and

have

selected

the

AUTO

mode.

The

system

will

automatically

adjust

the

temperature

output

maximum

heating. The fan

will

start

low

speed.

This

is to

avoid

blowing

cold

air

into

the

vehicle. The length of the delay

depends

the

amount

time

since

the

engine

was

last

started,

the

outside

temperature

and

the

engine

coolant

temperature.

the

coolant

warms

up,

the

fan speed

will

gradually

increase.

Air

will

flow

the

floor

with

some

air

to the windshield

prevent

fogging

under

most

normal

conditions.

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