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A CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap the when engine and radiator are hot can steam allow and scalding liquidsto blow out andburn you recovery tank, you will badly. With the coolant at the almost never have to add coolant radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot. Radiator Pressure Cap -- -- Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. * NOTICE: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engineparts are hot a enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine. Your radiator capis a 13 psi (90 kPa) pressure-type cap and mustbe tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows the cap on line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. 6-26

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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CAUTION:

Turning

the

radiator

pressure

cap

when the

engine and

radiator

are

hot

can

allow steam

and scalding

liquids

blow out

and burn you

badly. With

the

coolant

recovery

tank, you

will

almost

never

have

add

coolant

the

radiator.

Never turn

the

radiator

pressure

cap

even

little

when the engine and

radiator

are

hot.

Add

coolant

mixture

the

recovery

tank,

but

careful

not

spill

it.

You can be burned

you spill

coolant

hot

engine

parts.

Coolant

contains

ethylene glycol,

and

will

burn if the

engine parts

are

hot

enough. Don't

spill

coolant

hot engine.

Radiator Pressure

Cap

NOTICE:

Your radiator

cap

is a

psi

(90

kPa)

pressure-type

cap and

must be tightly

installed

prevent

coolant

loss

and possible engine

damage

from

overheating. Be sure

the

arrows

on the

cap

line up with the overflow tube on

the

radiator

filler neck.

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