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Hatch Release It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't seeor smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the hatch openif or electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between body the and the hatch: Make sure all windows are shut. 'hrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed the setting with on VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls'' in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. . Your door key opens the hatch. If your vehicle has the Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System and it is armed, use the transmitter, not the key to open the hatch or the alarm will sound. 2-10

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	12
Seats and Seat Controls	12
Head Restraints	15
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	18
Why Safety Belts Work	19
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint	30
How the Air Bag System Works	32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Children	41
Child Restraints	43
Larger Children	49
Safety Belt Extender	52
Checking Your Restraint Systems	52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	52
Features and Controls	56
Keys	56
Door Locks	58
Theft	67
Theft-Deterren Alarm System	68
PASS-Key II	71
New Vehicle “Break-In”	77
Ignition Positions	77
Starting Your Engine	79
Engine Coolant Heater	82
Automatic Transmission Operation	83
Parking Brake	91
Parking Over Things That Burn	95
Engine Exhaust	96
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	96
Windows	97
Horn	97
Turn Signal Multifunction Lever	98
Windshield Wipers	100
Windshield Washer	101
Cruise Control	101
Lamps	105
Interior Lamps	107
Mirrors	110
Storage Compartments	112
Ashtray and Lighter	114
Sun Visors	115
Convertible Top	121
Instrument Panel	127
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	130
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	144
Comfort Controls	144
Heating	146
Ventilation System	147
Defogging and Defrosting	147
Audio Systems	149
Setting the Clock	149
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	150
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	152
Delco-Bose AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	155
Delco-Bose AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player	158
Theft-Deterrent Feature	160
Understanding Radio Reception	162
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	163
Care of Your Compact Discs	164
Fixed Mast Antenna	164
Your Driving and the Road	166
Defensive Driving	166
Drunken Driving	167
Control of a Vehicle	170
Braking	170
Steering	175
Off-Road Recovery	177
Driving at Night	180
Driving in Rain	182
City Driving	185
Freeway Driving	186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	187
Highway Hypnosis	188
Hill and Mountain Roads	188
Winter Driving	190
Loading Your Vehicle	194
Towing a Trailer	196
Problems on the Road	208
Hazard Warning Flashers	208
Jump Starting	209
Towing Your Vehicle	214
Engine Overheating	221
If a Tire Goes Flat	234
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	247
Service and Appearance Care	252
Service	252
Fuel	254
Filling Your Tank	256
Checking Things Under the Hood	257
Engine Oil	261
Air Cleaner	267
Automatic Transmission Fluid	270
Manual Transmission Fluid	275
Hydraulic Clutch	276
Engine Coolant	277
Thermostat	281
Power Steering Fluid	281
Windshield Washer Fluid	282
Brakes	284
Battery	288
Halogen Bulbs	288
Tires	298
Appearance Care	307
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet	307
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet	312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	316
Electrical System	317
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	318
Replacement Bulbs	323
Capacities and Specifications	324
Maintenance Schedule	328
Introduction	328
How This Section is Organized	329
Part A: Using Your Maintenance Schedule	330
Selecting the Right Schedule	330
Short TriplCity Definition	331
Short TriplCity Intervals	331
Long Trip/City Definition	332
Long Trip/City Intervals	332
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	366
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	370
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	371
Part E: Maintenance Record	373
CustomerAssistanceInformation	378
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	378
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	380
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	381
Courtesy Transportation	383
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Progra	384
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	385
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	386
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	386
Service and Owner Publications	386

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Hatch

Release

can be dangerous

drive

with

the

hatch

open

because

carbon

monoxide

(CO)

gas

can

come

into

your

vehicle. You can’t

see or smell

CO. It

can

cause

unconsciousness

and

even

death.

you must

drive

with

the

hatch

open

electrical

wiring or

other

cable

connections

must

pass

through

the

seal

between

the

body

and

the

hatch:

Make

sure

all

windows

are

shut.

’hrn the

fan

your

heating

cooling

system

its

highest

speed

with the

setting

VENT.

That will force

outside

air

into

your vehicle. See

“Comfort Controls’’

the

Index.

instrument

panel,

open

them

all

the

way.

you have

air

outlets

under

the

See

“Engine

Exhaust”

the

Index.

Your door key opens the hatch. If your vehicle has the

Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System

and

armed, use

the

transmitter,

not

the

key

open the

hatch

the alarm will sound.

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