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Torque Lock If you are parkingon a hill and you don't shift your transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock,set the parking brake andthen shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever outof PARK (P) before you release theparking brake. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need to have another vehiclepush yours a littleuphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxleshift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), easepressure on the shift leverby pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button if you have a consoleshift. Then move the shift lever out PARK (P), being sure to press the of shift lever button if you have a consoleshift. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. 2-21

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	11
Seats and Seat Controls	11
Head Restraints	15
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	16
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Adults	21
Air Bag System	27
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet	32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger	33
Center Passenger	33
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Children	41
Smaller Children and Babies	41
Child Restraints	43
Larger Children	52
Safety Belt Extender	55
Checking Your Restraint Systems	56
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash	56
Features and Controls	57
Keys	57
Door Locks	59
Remote Lock Control	60
Trunk Lock	63
Theft	64
PASS-Key II	65
New Vehicle “Break-In”	66
Ignition Switch	66
Starting Your Engine	67
Engine Coolant Heater	69
Automatic Transaxle	70
Shifting Into PARK (P)	74
Shifting Out of Park (P)	77
Parking Over Things That Burn	78
Engine Exhaust	78
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	79
Windows	79
Horn	80
Tilt Steering Wheel	80
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	81
Lamps	87
Mirrors	90
Convenience Net	92
Storage and Compartments	92
Ashtrays and Lighter	94
Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	96
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	98
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	111
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls	111
Air Conditioning	113
Heating	113
Ventilation	113
Defogging and Defrosting	113
Audio Systems	115
Setting the Clock	115
AM/FM Stereo Radio	115
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player	117
AM/FM Stereo Radios with Automatic Tone Control	118
THEFTLOCK	123
Understanding Radio Reception	125
Tips About Your Audio System	125
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	126
Care of Your Compact Discs	127
Fixed Mast Antenna	127
Your Driving and the Road	129
Defensive Driving	129
Drunken Driving	130
Control of a Vehicle	133
Braking	133
Steering	136
Off-Road Recovery	138
Passing	139
Loss of Control	140
Driving at Night	141
Driving in the Rain	143
City Driving	145
Freeway Driving	146
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	147
Hill and Mountain Roads	148
Winter Driving	150
Loading Your Vehicle	154
Towing a Trailer	156
Problems on the Road	163
Hazard Warning Flashers	163
Jump Starting	164
Towing Your Vehicle	169
Engine Overheating	174
If a Tire Goes Flat	184
Changing a Flat Tire	184
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	194
Service and Appearance Care	195
Service	195
Doing Your Own Service Work	196
Fuel	197
Checking Things Under the Hood	201
Engine Oil	204
Air Cleaner	209
Automatic Transaxle	210
Engine Coolant	213
Power Steering Fluid	216
Thermostat	216
Brakes	219
Battery	221
Bulb Replacement	222
Tires	230
Appearance Care	238
Cleaning the Inside of your Chevrolet	238
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet	242
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials	246
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	247
Service Parts Identification	247
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	248
Replacement Bulbs	254
Capacities and Specifications	255
Maintenance Schedule	259
Introduction	259
Your Vehicle and the Environment	259
How This Section is Organized	260
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	261
Maintenance Schedule	262
Maintenance Schedule I	264
Maintenance Schedule II	284
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	294
At Each Fuel Fill	294
At Least Once a Month	294
At Least Once a Year	294
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	297
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	298
Part E: Maintenance Record	300
Customer Assistance Information	303
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	303
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	304
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	305
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	306
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	307
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	307
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	307
Canadian Roadside Assistance	309
Service and Owner Publications	309

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Torque

Lock

If you are

parkingon a hill and

you

don’t shift your

transaxle

into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the

vehicle may put

too much force on the parking pawl in

the

transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the

shift

lever

out of

PARK

(P).

This

called

“torque

lock.” To

prevent

torque

lock,

set

the parking brake

and then shift

into PARK (P) properly before

you

leave the driver’s

seat. To find

out how, see

“Shifting

Into PARK (P)” in

the Index.

When you are ready

drive, move the shift

lever

out of

PARK

(P)

before

you release

the parking brake.

If “torque lock” does occur, you

may need to have

another

vehicle push yours

little uphill to take some of

the pressure from the transaxle,

you can pull the shift

lever out of

PARK

(P).

Shifting

Out

PARK

(P)

Your Chevrolet has a

brake-transaxle shift interlock.

You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can

shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is

RUN. See

“Automatic Transaxle” in the

Index.

If you cannot shift

out

PARK (P),

ease pressure on

the shift

lever by pushing it all

the

way into PARK

(P)

while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the

shift lever button

you

have a

consoleshift. Then move

the

shift

lever

out

PARK

(P),

being sure to press

the

shift lever button if you have a

consoleshift.

you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t

shift out

PARK (P), try this:

Turn the key to

OFF.

Apply and hold the brake until

the

end

Step

Shift to NEUTRAL (N).

Start the vehicle and shift to the drive gear you want.

Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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