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c Air Conditioner Controls (Option) The air conditioning system uses the same controlsas described previously. The function of each lever is explained under "Climate Control System"in this part. The incoming air is cooled and dehumidified instead of being heated. For normal cooling, push theA/C button and move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE. For faster cooling, move the lever to RECIRCULAR. Then move the airflow lever to VENT, the temperature control lever toward the left and the fan control lever toward the fan symbol. On days when it is raining or humidity is high, the follow these dehumidifying steps to help clean windows that are cloudy with moisture. Push the button. A/C Move theair intake lever to CIRCULATE. Move the airflow lever to DEFROST and fan control lever the toward the fan symbol. Adjustthe temperature control lever to a comfortable setting. Heating Push theA/Cbutton to change your comfort control system from heating to air conditioning. A light will come on when the air conditioning on. The A/C is button can also control the humidity your vehicle. in The air conditioner works best if you your keep windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows just long enoughfor the hot air to escape. For the quickest results, move the air intake to lever RECIRCULATE. Move the airflow lever to FLOOR, the temperature controllever toward the rightfor warmer air and the fan control lever toward fan symbol.You the should switch to CIRCULATE once in a while to avoid stale air and cloudy windows. 3-3

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts:They’re for Everyone	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	25
Driver Position	25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Air Bag System	32
Rear Seat Passengers	39
Children	42
Child Restraints	45
Larger Children	55
Safety Belt Extender	58
Checking Your Restraint Systems	58
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	59
Features and Controls	60
Keys	61
Door Locks	63
Tailgate	65
Theft	65
New Vehicle “Break-In”	66
Ignition Positions	67
Starting Your Engine	68
Automatic Transmission Operation	70
Manual Transmission Operation	74
Four-wheel Drive	77
Parking Brake	80
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)	82
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	84
Parking Over Things That Burn	84
Engine Exhaust	86
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)	86
Windows	88
Horn	88
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	89
Exterior Lamps	96
Interior Lamps	96
Mirrors	97
Storage Compartments	98
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	99
Sun Visors	100
Convertible Top	100
Instrument Panel	113
Instrument Panel Cluster	115
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	117
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	128
Comfort Controls	129
Climate Control System	129
Air Conditioner Controls	130
Heating	130
Ventilation System	131
Defogging and Defrosting	132
Rear Window Defogger	132
Audio Systems	133
Setting the Clock	133
AM-FM Stereo	133
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	135
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	138
Understanding Radio Reception	142
Tips About Your Audio System	142
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	143
Care of Your Compact Discs	144
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	144
Antenna	144
Your Driving and the Road	146
Defensive Driving	147
Drunken Driving	148
Control of a Vehicle	151
Braking	151
Steering	155
Off-Road Recovery	157
Passing	157
Loss of Control	159
Driving Guidelines	160
Off-Road Driving with Your Chevrolet Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	160
Driving at Night	174
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	176
City Driving	179
Freeway Driving	180
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	181
Highway Hypnosis	182
Hill and Mountain Roads	182
Winter Driving	184
Recreational Vehicle Towing	188
Loading Your Vehicle	191
Towing a Trailer	193
Problems on the Road	202
Hazard Warning Flashers	203
Other Warning Devices	203
Jump Starting	204
Towing Your Vehicle	208
Engine Overheating	213
Cooling System	215
If a Tire Goes Flat	222
Changing a Flat Tire	223
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	233
Service and Appearance Care	238
Service	239
Fuel	240
Fuels in Foreign Countries	242
Filling Your Tank	242
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	244
Checking Things Under the Hood	245
Engine Oil	248
Air Cleaner	252
Automatic Transmission Fluid	254
Manual Transmission Fluid	257
Engine Coolant	261
Radiator Pressure Cap	263
Thermostat	264
Power Steering Fluid	264
Windshield Washer Fluid	265
Brakes	266
Battery	270
Bulb Replacement	271
Tires	277
Appearance Care	285
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	286
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	288
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	289
Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic Windows	290
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	291
Cleaning Tires	291
Finish Damage	292
Underbody Maintenance	292
Appearance Care Materials Chart	293
Vehicle Identification Number	294
Electrical System	294
Replacement Bulbs	298
Capacities and Specifications	298
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	300
Maintenance Schedule	304
Introduction	305
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	307
Short Trip/City Definition	308
Short Trip/City Intervals	308
Long Trip/Highway Definition	308
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	309
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	311
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	334
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	350
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	354
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	356
Part E: Maintenance Record	358
Customer Assistance Information	360
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	361
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	363
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	364
Canadian Roadside Assistance	366
Courtesy Transportation	367
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	368
Warranty Information	369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	369
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	370
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	370
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	370

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Air

Conditioner

Controls

(Option)

The air

conditioning

system

uses the same

controls

described

previously. The

function

each

lever

explained

under

“Climate

Control

System”

in this

part. The incoming air is

cooled

and

dehumidified

instead of being

heated.

Push

the

A/C

button to change your

comfort

control

system from heating

air

conditioning.

light

will

come

when

the

air

conditioning

is on. The

A/C

button can

also

control

the

humidity

in your

vehicle.

The air

conditioner

works

best

you

keep your

windows

closed.

very

hot

days, open

the

windows

just long

enough for the hot air to escape.

For

normal

cooling,

push

the

A/C

button

and

move

the

air

intake

lever

CIRCULATE.

For

faster

cooling,

move

the

lever

to RECIRCULAR. Then

move

the

airflow

lever

VENT,

the

temperature

control

lever

toward

the

left

and

the

fan

control

lever

toward

the

fan

symbol.

days when

raining

the humidity is high,

these

dehumidifying

steps

help

clean

windows

that

are

cloudy

with

moisture.

Push

the

A/C

button.

Move

the air intake

lever

CIRCULATE.

Move

the

airflow

lever

DEFROST

and

the fan

control

lever

toward

the fan symbol.

Adjust

the temperature

control

lever to a

comfortable

setting.

Heating

For the

quickest

results,

move

the

air

intake

lever to

RECIRCULATE.

Move

the

airflow

lever

FLOOR,

the

temperature

control

lever toward

the

right

for warmer

air

and the fan control

lever

toward

the fan

symbol. You

should

switch

CIRCULATE

once

while

avoid

stale air

and

cloudy

windows.

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