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Scheduled Maintenance 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-11

Section	Page
2001 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual	1
	24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Adults	24
Driver Position	24
Lap-Shoulder Belt	24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	32
Air Bag System	33
How the Air Bag System Works	35
Where are the air bags?	35
When should an air bag inflate?	36
What makes an air bag inflate?	36
How does an air bag restrain?	37
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	37
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	38
Center Passenger Position	39
Lap Belt	39
Rear Seat Passengers	41
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	41
Lap-Shoulder Belt	41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	44
Children	46
Infants and Young Children	46
Restraint Systems for Children	50
Where to Put the Restraint	53
Top Strap	54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Older Children	64
Safety Belt Extender	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Section 2 Features and Controls	69
Windows	70
Power Windows (Option)	71
Express- Down Window	71
Keys	72
Door Locks	74
Power Door Locks	74
Rear Door Security Locks	75
Leaving Your Vehicle	75
Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped)	75
Operation	76
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	77
Battery Replacement	77
Trunk	78
Trunk Lock	79
Remote Trunk Release (Option)	79
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	79
Theft	79
Key in the Ignition	80
Parking at Night	80
Parking Lots	80
PASS-Key II	81
New Vehicle Break-In	82
Ignition Positions	82
Starting Your Engine	83
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	85
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	85
Automatic Transaxle Operation	86
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into PARK (P)	90
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	92
Torque Lock	92
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	93
Parking Over Things That Burn	93
Engine Exhaust	94
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	94
Horn	95
Tilt Wheel	95
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	96
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	96
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	97
Windshield Wipers	97
Windshield Washer	97
Cruise Control	98
Setting Cruise Control	98
Resuming a Set Speed	99
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	99
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	99
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	99
Using Cruise Control on Hills	99
Ending Cruise Control	100
Erasing Speed Memory	100
Exterior Lamps	100
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control	101
Interior Lamps	101
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	101
Courtesy Lamps	102
Sustained Interior Illumination	102
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps	103
Battery Saver	103
Mirrors	104
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	104
Manual Outside Mirrors	104
Power Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)	104
Convex Outside Mirror	105
Storage Compartments	105
Glove Box	105
Storage Armrest (If Equipped)	105
Instrument Panel Cupholder (If Equipped)	106
Door Storage Compartments	106
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	106
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	107
Sun Visors	107
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors	107
Floor Mats (Option)	108
Auxiliary Power Connection	109
Cellular Telephone (Option)	109
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	110
Instrument Panel Cluster	112
Speedometer/Odometer	114
Trip Odometer	114
Tachometer (If Equipped)	114
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	115
Safety Belt Reminder Light	115
Air Bag Readiness Light	116
Charging System Light	117
Brake System Warning Light	117
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option)	118
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option)	119
Engine Coolant Temperature Light	119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	120
Low Coolant Warning Light	120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	121
If the Light Is Flashing	122
If the Light Is On Steady	122
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	123
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light	124
Low Oil Level Light	125
Change Oil Soon Light	125
Security Light	126
Fuel Gage	126
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	127
Comfort Controls	128
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	128
Fan Knob	128
Temperature Control	128
Mode Knob	128
Air Conditioning	130
Heating	130
Defogging and Defrosting	130
Rear Window Defogger	131
Ventilation System	131
Ventilation Tips	132
Audio Systems	132
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	132
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	133
Playing the Radio	133
Finding a Station	133
Setting the Tone	134
Adjusting the Speakers	135
Playing a Cassette Tape	135
CD Adapter Kits	137
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	137
Playing the Radio	137
Finding a Station	138
Setting the Tone	139
Adjusting the Speakers	140
Playing a Compact Disc	140
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	141
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature	142
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	142
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	143
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)	144
Understanding Radio Reception	145
AM	145
FM Stereo	145
Tips About Your Audio System	145
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	146
Care of Your Compact Discs	147
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	147
Fixed Mast Antenna	147
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	148
Defensive Driving	149
Drunken Driving	150
Control of a Vehicle	153
Braking	153
Anti-Lock Brakes (Option)	154
Using Anti- Lock	156
Braking in Emergencies	157
Steering	157
Power Steering	157
Steering Tips	157
Driving on Curves	157
Steering in Emergencies	158
Off-Road Recovery	159
Passing	160
Loss of Control	161
Skidding	161
Driving at Night	163
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	164
Hydroplaning	166
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	166
Driving Through Flowing Water	167
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	167
City Driving	167
Freeway Driving	168
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	169
Highway Hypnosis	170
Hill and Mountain Roads	171
Winter Driving	173
Driving on Snow or Ice	174
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	175
Recreational Vehicle Towing	177
Loading Your Vehicle	177
Towing a Trailer	179
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	180
Weight of the Trailer	181
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	181
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	182
Hitches	182
Safety Chains	183
Trailer Brakes	183
Driving with a Trailer	184
Following Distance	184
Passing	184
Backing Up	184
Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	185
Driving On Grades	186
Parking on Hills	186
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	187
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	187
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	187
Section 5 Problems on the Road	188
Hazard Warning Flashers	189
Other Warning Devices	189
Jump Starting	190
Towing Your Vehicle	196
Engine Overheating	196
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	196
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	197
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	198
Cooling System	199
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	201
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	203
If a Tire Goes Flat	206
Changing a Flat Tire	207
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	208
Wheel Covers (If Equipped)	209
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	210
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	215
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	216
Compact Spare Tire	217
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	218
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	218
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	219
Service	220
Doing Your Own Service Work	220
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	221
Fuel	221
Fuels in Foreign Countries	223
Filling Your Tank	223
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	225
Checking Things Under the Hood	226
Hood Release	227
Engine Compartment Overview	228
Engine Oil	230
Checking Engine Oil	230
When to Add Engine Oil	231
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	232
Engine Oil Additives	233
When to Change Engine Oil	233
How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Light	234
What to Do with Used Oil	234
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	234
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	236
When to Check and Change	236
How to Check	236
Checking the Fluid Level	237
How to Add Fluid	238
Engine Coolant	239
What to Use	240
Checking Coolant	241
Adding Coolant	241
Radiator Pressure Cap	242
Power Steering Fluid	243
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	243
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	243
What to Use	243
Windshield Washer Fluid	244
What to Use	244
Adding Washer Fluid	244
Brakes	245
Brake Fluid	245
What to Add	246
Brake Wear	247
Brake Pedal Travel	248
Brake Adjustment	248
Replacing Brake System Parts	248
Battery	248
Vehicle Storage	248
Bulb Replacement	249
Halogen Bulbs	249
Headlamps	250
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps	251
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	253
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps	254
Back-Up Lamps	255
Dome Lamp	255
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	256
Tires	257
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	258
When to Check	258
How to Check	258
Tire Inspection and Rotation	259
When It s Time for New Tires	260
Buying New Tires	260
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	261
Treadwear	262
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	262
Temperature -- A, B, C	262
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	263
Wheel Replacement	263
Used Replacement Wheels	264
Tire Chains	264
Appearance Care	265
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	265
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	265
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	266
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	266
Cleaning Vinyl	267
Cleaning Leather	267
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	267
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	267
Care of Safety Belts	267
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	268
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	268
Weatherstrips	268
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	268
Washing Your Vehicle	269
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	269
Finish Care	269
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	270
Cleaning Tires	270
Sheet Metal Damage	270
Finish Damage	271
Underbody Maintenance	271
Chemical Paint Spotting	271
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	272
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	273
Engine Identification	273
Service Parts Identification Label	273
Electrical System	274
Add-On Electrical Equipment	274
Headlamp Wiring	274
Windshield Wipers	274
Power Windows and Other Power Options	274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	275
Underhood Electrical Center	278
Driver s Side	278
Underhood Electrical Center	280
Passenger s Side	280
Replacement Bulbs	281
Capacities and Specifications	282
Engine Specifications	282
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	282
Vehicle Dimensions	282
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	283
Introduction	284
Your Vehicle and the Environment	284
Maintenance Requirements	284
How This Section is Organized	285
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	286
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	286
Scheduled Maintenance	287
Footnotes	287
Scheduled Maintenance	288
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance	288
Scheduled Maintenance	289
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	296
At Each Fuel Fill	296
Engine Oil Level Check	296
Engine Coolant Level Check	296
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	296
At Least Once a Month	296
Tire Inflation Check	296
Cassette Deck Service	296
At Least Twice a Year	297
Restraint System Check	297
Wiper Blade Check	297
Weatherstrip Lubrication	297
Automatic Transaxle Check	297
At Least Once a Year	297
Key Lock Cylinders Service	297
Body Lubrication Service	297
Starter Switch Check	298
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	298
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	299
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	299
Underbody Flushing Service	299
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	300
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	300
Exhaust System Inspection	300
Engine Cooling System Inspection	300
Throttle System Inspection	301
Brake System Inspection	301
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	302
Part E: Maintenance Record	303
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	305
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	306
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	308
Customer Assistance Offices	308
United States	308
Canada	309
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	309
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	309
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	310
Canadian Roadside Assistance	311
Courtesy Transportation	312
Plan Ahead When Possible	312
Transportation Options	312
Shuttle Service	312
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	312
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	313
Additional Program Information	313
Warranty Information	313
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	314
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	314