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Q: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be anexcellentdriver, but if you're in anaccident thatisn'tyourfault - youandyourpassengerscanbehurt.Beinga driverdoesn'tprotectyoufromthingsbeyondyourcontrol,suchasbad drivers. - evenone good Mostaccidentsoccurwithin 25 miles (40 km) of home.And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of lessthan 40 mph (65 kmih). Safetybeltsareforeveryone. Safety Belt Reminder Light KO286 Whenthekey is turned to RUN or START, alightwillcomeon for about eightsecondstoremindpeople to fastentheirsafetybelts.Unlessthedriver's safety belt is buckled,achime will alsosound. 1-1 5

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats & Safety Belts	15
Seats and Seat Controls	16
Head Restraints	23
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone	24
Why Safety Belts Work	25
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts	28
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly	30
Adults	30
Driver Position	30
Lap-Shoulder Belt	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Right Front Passenger Position	37
Center Passenger Position	38
Lap Belt	38
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	39
Children	42
Smaller Children and Babies	43
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	54
Safety Belt Extender	57
Checking Your Restraint Systems	57
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash	57
Features & Controls	61
Keys	63
Your Doors and How They Work	65
Side Doors	65
Door Locks	66
Tailgate	68
Keyless Entry System	70
Theft	73
New Vehicle "Break-In"	74
Ignition Switch	75
Starting Your Engine	76
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	78
Automatic Transmission	80
Five-Speed Manual Transmission	82
Locking Rear Axle	84
Parking Brake	85
Parking Over Things That Burn	89
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	90
Four-Wheel Drive	91
Manual Transfer Case	92
Electronic Transfer Case	93
Windows	95
Horn	97
Tilt Wheel	97
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	98
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	98
Headlight High-Low Beam	100
Windshield Wipers	101
Windshield Washer	103
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	104
Cruise Control	105
Lights	110
Mirrors	115
Accessory Power Outlet	118
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays	119
Storage Compartments	120
Instrument Cluster	131
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	133
Luggage Carrier	144
Trailer Wiring Harness	146
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	147
Comfort Controls	149
Flow-Through Ventilation System	149
Heating System	151
Heating/Air Conditioning System	152
Engine Block Heater	153
Rear Window Defogger	153
Audio Systems	154
FM Stereo	154
AM	155
AM Stereo	155
How to Operate Your ETR AM Radio	156
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio System	158
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System	160
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer	163
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	166
How to Operate Your ETR AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System	167
Care of Your Compact Disc	172
Fixed Mast Antenna	172
Your Driving and the Road	173
Road Signs	174
Defensive Driving	180
Drunken Driving	181
Control of a Vehicle	184
Braking	184
Steering Tips	189
Steering in Emergencies	190
Passing	192
Loss of Control	194
Driving Guidelines	195
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle	195
Driving at Night	206
Driving in the Rain	208
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze	210
City Driving	212
Freeway Driving	213
Driving a Long Distance	215
Hill and Mountain Roads	217
Parking on Hills	219
Winter Driving	222
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-Wheel Drive Only)	226
Towing a Trailer	227
Problems on the Road	235
Hazard Warning Flashers	236
Other Warning Devices	237
Jump Starting	237
Towing Your Vehicle	241
Engine Overheating	243
If a Tire Goes Flat	249
Changing a Flat Tire	250
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	264
Service & Appearance Care	267
Service	269
Fuel	270
Checking Things Under the Hood	273
Engine Oil	275
Air Cleaner	280
Automatic Transmission Fluid	282
Manual Transmission Fluid	285
Hydraulic Clutch	286
Rear Axle	287
Transfer Case	287
Front Axle	288
Engine Coolant	289
Power Steering Fluid	293
Windshield Washer Fluid	294
Brake Master Cylinder	295
Replacing Brake System Parts	296
Battery	297
Vehicle Storage	297
Bulb Replacement	297
Other Maintenance Items	300
Loading Your Vehicle	303
Tires	306
Appearance Care	313
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	320
Service Parts Identification Label	322
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	322
Capacities and Specification Charts	324
Scheduled Maintenance Services	331
A Word About Maintenance	332
Your Vehicle and the Environment	332
Scheduled Maintenance Services	333
Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule	333
Maintenance Schedule I	335
Maintenance Schedule II	337
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services	338
Owner Checks and Services	341
At Least Once a Month	341
At Least Once a Year	341
Periodic Maintenance Inspections	343
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants	344
Maintenance Record	346
Service Station Checks	347
Customer Assistance Information	349
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	350
Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired	351
GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Mediation/Arbitration Program	351
Reporting Safety Defects	352
Roadside Assistance	353
Service Publications	354

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