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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. AIR BAG If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see "Air Bag" in the Index. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on whenyou start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the lightis still on, or if the anti-lock brake system warning light is flashing,have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "TowingYour C r in the a" Index.) 2-69

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
How to Use This Manual	8
Seats and Restraint Systems	11
Seats and Seat Controls	11
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	17
Why Safety Belts Work	18
Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)	28
How the Air Bag System Works	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Children	39
Child Restraints	41
Larger Children	48
Safety Belt Extender	51
Checking Your Restraint Systems	51
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash	51
Features and Controls	53
Keys	53
Door Locks	55
Hatch Release	61
Theft	63
PASS-Key II	64
New Vehicle “Break-In”	66
Ignition Switch	66
Starting Your Engine	69
Engine Coolant Heater	72
Automatic Transmission	73
Manual Transmission	77
Parking Over Things That Burn	86
Engine Exhaust	86
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	87
Windows	88
Horn	89
Windshield Wipers	92
Lamps	99
Storage and Compartments	109
Sun Visors	114
Ashtray and Lighter	114
Instrument Panel	116
Instrument Panel and Cluster	118
Convertible Top	132
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	139
Comfort Controls	139
Ventilation	141
Defogging and Defrosting	141
Air Conditioner Controls	141
Audio Systems	143
Setting the Clock	144
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette	144
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	148
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	155
Care of Your Compact Discs	156
Fixed Mast Antenna	156
Driving and the Road	157
Defensive Driving	157
Drunken Driving	158
Control of a Vehicle	161
Braking	161
Steering	166
Off-Road Recovery	169
Passing	169
Loss of Control	171
Driving at Night	172
Driving in the Rain	174
City Driving	176
Freeway Driving	177
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	178
Hill and Mountain Roads	179
Winter Driving	181
Loading Your Vehicle	185
Towing a Trailer	187
Problems on the Road	195
Hazard Warning Flashers	195
Jump Starting	196
Towing Your Car	200
Engine Overheating	207
If a Tire Goes Flat	220
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	232
Service and Appearance Care	233
Service	233
Fuel	235
Fuels in Foreign Countries	237
Filling Your Tank	238
Checking Things Under the Hood	239
Engine Oil	243
Engine Coolant Heater	249
Air Cleaner	250
Automatic Transmission Fluid	253
Manual Transmlssion Fluid	257
Rear Axle	259
Engine Coolant	260
Thermostat	262
Power Steering Fluid	263
Windshield Washer Fluid	265
Brakes	266
Battery	270
Vehicle Storage	270
Bulb Replacement	270
Halogen Bulbs	270
Wiper Blade Assembly Replacement	279
Wiper Blade Element Replacement	280
Tires	281
Appearance Care	290
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet	290
Special Cleaning Problems	292
Cleaning Your Convertible Top	296
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials	298
Vehicle Identification Number	299
Main Fuse Block	304
Replacement Bulbs	305
Capacities and Specifications	306
Replacement Parts	308
Maintenance Schedule	309
How This Section is Organized	310
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	311
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	311
Selecting the Right Schedule	311
Maintenance Schedule I	312
Maintenance Schedule II	340
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	353
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	356
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	358
Part E: Maintenance Record	360
Customer Assistance Information	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	363
Hearing or Speech Impaired	364
Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	365
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	366
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	367
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	367
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	367
Courtesy Transportation	369
Service and Owner Publications	370

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Air

Bag

Readiness

Light

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument

panel, which shows

AIR

BAG.

AIR

BAG

The system checks the air

bag’s electrical system for

malfunctions. The light

tells you if there is an

electrical problem.

The system check includes the air bag sensors and

modules, the wiring

and the diagnostic module.

For

more information on the

air

bag system, see “Air Bag”

in the Index.

You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you

turn your ignition to

RUN

or START. Then the light

should go out. This means the system is ready.

If the

air

bag readiness light doesn’t come on

whenyou

start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when

you

are driving, your air bag system may

not

work

properly.

Have your vehicle serviced right away.

Brake

System

Warning

Light

Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic

brake system is divided into

two

parts. If one part isn’t

working, the other part

can

still work and stop you. For

good braking, though,

you

need

both

parts

working

well.

If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake

problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.

This light should come on briefly as you start the

vehicle.

it doesn’t come on

then,

have

fixed

will be ready

warn

you if

there’s a problem.

If the light comes on while you are driving, pull

off

the

road

and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is

harder to push. Or, the pedal

may go closer to the

floor.

It may take longer to stop. If the

light

still on, or if the

anti-lock brake system warning light is

flashing, have

the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock

Brake

System Warning Light” and

“Towing Your

Car”

in the

Index.)

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