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before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light should come on, as a check show you it is working, when the ignition to is on and the engine is not running. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light on steady - indicates a system malfunction has been detected. Drive the vehicle to the dealer for service at your first opportunity. 0 These following conditions also may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on: Low Fuel/Out of Fuel - As the vehicle starts to run out of fuel the SERVICEENGINE SOON light may come on as aresult of an engine misfire. Filling your gasoline tank should correct this condition. Make sure to install the gas cap fully. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off. Poor Quality Fuel - Be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. Your engine may not runefficiently on poor fuel. Poor fuel may cause stalling, hesitation or misfire. These conditions may go away when the engine is warmed-up. However, poor quality fuel may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on. Have a dealer check the vehicle. If no problems are found, you may wantto change to another brand of fuel. Driving Through Standing Water - Driving your vehicle through puddles of deep standing water may result in a temporary misfire condition. This condition will usually correct itself shortly after the electrical system dries out. It will require a few driving trips to turn the light off. Light flashing - indicates a misfire has been detected which may damage the emission control system. The damage may be reduced by lowering the vehicle speed, reducing the amount of cargo being hauled or trailered, avoiding hard acceleration, or by avoiding steep uphill grades. If these actions are effective, the light will stop flashingand remain on steady.Drive the vehicle to adealer for service. If the light continues to flash, stop the vehicle. Wait for a steady light to come on,then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service. 2-75

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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before any

problem is apparent, which may prevent

more serious damage to

your vehicle. This system is

also designed to assist your service technician in

correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

The SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

light should come on,

check

to show you it is working, when the ignition

is on and the engine is not running. This light will also

come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:

Light on steady

indicates a system malfunction has

been detected. Drive the vehicle to the dealer

for

service at your first opportunity.

Light flashing

indicates a misfire has been detected

which may damage the emission control system. The

damage may be reduced

by lowering the vehicle

speed, reducing the amount of cargo being hauled or

trailered, avoiding hard acceleration, or

avoiding

steep uphill grades. If these actions are effective, the

light will stop

flashing and remain on

steady. Drive

the vehicle to

a dealer for service. If the light

continues to flash, stop the vehicle. Wait for

steady

light to come

on,

then

drive the vehicle to a dealer

for service.

These following conditions also may cause the

SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on:

Low Fuel/Out of Fuel

the vehicle starts to run out

of fuel the

SERVICE ENGINE SOON light may come

on as

a result of

an engine misfire. Filling your gasoline

tank should correct this condition. Make sure to install

the gas cap fully. It will require a few driving trips to

turn the light off.

Poor Quality Fuel

Be sure to fuel your vehicle with

quality fuel. Your engine may

not

run efficiently on poor

fuel.

Poor

fuel may cause stalling, hesitation or misfire.

These conditions may go away

when the engine is

warmed-up. However, poor quality fuel may cause the

SERVICE ENGINE SOON light to come on.

Have a dealer check the vehicle. If

problems are

found, you

may

want to change to another brand of fuel.

Driving Through Standing Water

Driving

your

vehicle

through puddles

deep standing water may result in a

temporary misfire condition. This condition will

usually

correct itself

shortly after the electrical system dries out.

will require a few driving trips to turn

the light off.

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