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3. Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6-9 above. The display will show the numbers as entered. 4. Press the BAND knob and the time appears - indicating that the disabling sequence was successful. If the display indicates "SEC", the numbers did not match and the unit is still secured. Disabling The Theft System 1. Press presets 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with ignition on and radio off. The display will show "SEC", indicating the unit is in the secure mode. 2. Press the SET button. The display will show "000". 3. Enter the first three digits of the code following steps 6 and 7 of the preceding paragraphs ("To Lock the System"). Thedisplay will show the numbers as entered. 4. Press the BAND knob. The radio will display "000". 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The display will show the numbers as entered. 6. Press the BAND knob. If the display shows the disabling sequence was successful. The numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory back-up code, and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode. If the display shows "SEC", the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode. Understanding Radio Reception FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). And, tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. AM Stereo means the DelcoB system can receive C-QUAM@stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the countr use C-QUAM@ to produce stereo, though some do not. (C-QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your "STEREO" light will come on when you're receiving it. 4 Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it. 3-18

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	13
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	22
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Driver Position	27
Driver's Facial Air Bag System	33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	38
Right Front Passenger Position	38
Rear Seat Passengers	38
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)	41
Children	43
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	51
Safety Belt Extender	53
Checking Your Restraint Systems	54
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash	54
Features & Controls	55
Keys	55
Your Doors and How They Work	58
Door Locks	61
Keyless Entry System	64
Theft	66
New Vehicle “Break-In”	67
Ignition Switch	68
Starting Your Engine	69
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	70
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	71
Automatic Transmission	72
Parking Brake	75
Locking Rear Axle	76
Shifting Into PARK (P)	76
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	78
Parking Over Things That Burn	78
Engine Exhaust	79
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	80
All- Wheel Drive (Option)	81
Windows	81
Horn	83
Tilt Wheel (Option)	83
Multifunction Lever	84
Windshield Wipers	86
Windshield Washer	87
Rear Window WiperMasher - Dutch Door	88
Cruise Control (Option)	89
Lamps	94
Mirrors	97
Sun Visors Vanity Mirrors	99
Cigarette LighterIAshtrays	100
Assist Handles	101
Storage Compartments	101
Instrument Cluster	103
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	105
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems	119
Comfort Controls	119
Heater Controls	119
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls	120
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	121
Rear Heater (Option)	121
Rear Window Defogger (Option)	122
Ventilation System	123
Audio Systems	124
Setting the Clock (ETP AM Radio)	124
Setting the Clock (Audio Systems with AWFM Stereo)	124
How to Operate Your E T P AM Radio	125
How to Operate Your ET* AM-FM Stereo Audio System	126
How to Operate Your ETW AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System	127
To PIay A Cassette	129
How to Operate Your ETP AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer	130
How to Operate Your ETP@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System	132
Delco LOC /Theft Deterent Feature	135
Understanding Radio Reception	136
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape	137
Care of Compact Discs	138
Antenna Care	138
Your Driving and the Road	139
Defensive Driving	139
Drunken Driving	140
Control of a Vehicle	142
Braking	143
Steering	145
Off-Road Recovery	147
Passing	147
Loss of Confrol	149
Driving at Night	150
Driving in the Rain	151
City Driving	153
Freeway Driving	154
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	155
High way Hypnosis	155
Hill and Mountain Roads	156
Winter Driving	157
Loading Your Vehicle	161
Towing a Trailer	164
Problems on the Road	173
Hazard Warning Flashers	173
Other Warning Devices	174
Jump Starting	175
Towing Your Vehicle	179
Engine Overheating	185
Engine Fan Noise	192
If a Tire Goes Flat	192
Changing a Flat Tire	193
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	207
Service & Appearance Care	209
Service	209
Fuel	210
Checking Things Under the Hood	214
Engine Oil	216
Engine Cover	221
Air Cleaner	225
Automatic Transmission Fluid	226
A//- Wheel Drive	229
Rear Axle	230
Engine Coolant	231
Radiator Pressure Cap	234
Power Steering Fluid	235
Windshield Washer Fluid	236
Brakes	237
Battery	240
Bulb Replacement	241
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	247
Tires	249
Appearance Care	256
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	257
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	261
Appearance Care Materials Chart	264
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	265
Service Parts Identification Label	267
Add-on Electrical Equipment	267
Capacities and Specification Charts	269
Lamp and Bulb Data	271
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	273
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	276
Scheduled Maintenance Services	277
Introduction	277
Your Vehicle and the Environment	277
How This Section is Organized	278
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	279
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	279
Selecting the Right Schedule	279
Schedule I	282
Schedule II	302
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	311
At Each Fuel Fill	311
At Least Once a Month	312
At Least Once a Year	312
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	315
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	316
Part E: Maintenance Record	318
Customer Assistance Information	321
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	321
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)	323
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program *	323
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	324
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	325
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	325
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	325
Courtesy Transportation	327
Service and Owner Publications	328

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Enter the six digits of

the code following steps

6-9

above. The display

will show the numbers

entered.

Press the BAND knob and the time appears

indicating that the

disabling sequence was successful.

the display indicates “SEC”, the

numbers did

not

match and the

unit

is still secured.

Disabling

The

Theft

System

Press presets

and

for

seconds with ignition on and radio

off.

The

display will show

“SEC”,

indicating the

unit

the secure mode.

Press the SET button. The display

will

show “000”.

Enter

the

first three digits of the code following steps

and

the

preceding paragraphs (“To Lock

the

System”).

The display will show

the numbers

entered.

Press the

BAND knob. The radio will display

“000”.

Enter the second three digits of the code. The display

will

show the

numbers

entered.

Press the BAND knob. If the display shows

“-

”,

the disabling

sequence was successful. The numbers matched the user-selected code

or the factory back-up code, and the

unit

the UNSECURED

mode. If

the

display shows “SEC”,

the

disabling sequence was

unsuccessful and

the

numbers did not

match either

the codes and the

unit

will remain

the SECURED mode.

Understanding

Radio

Reception

FM stereo will give you the best sound. But

FM signals

will

reach

only

about

miles

(16

km). And, tall buildings or hills can interfere

with

FM signals, causing the sound to come and

go.

The range

for most AM stations

greater than for

FM, especially at night.

The

longer range, however, can cause stations

interfere

with

each

other.

AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing

the treble

reduce this noise if

you

ever get

it.

AM Stereo means

the

DelcoB system can receive C-QUAM@stereo

broadcasts. Many

AM stations around

the

countr use C-QUAM@ to

produce stereo, though some do not.

(C-QUAM

registered trademark

of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your

“STEREO” light

will

come on when you’re receiving it.

Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable

until

too

late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes

sound. Sound that

seems normal can be

loud

and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by

adjusting

the

volume control

your radio to

safe sound level before your

hearing adapts

it.

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