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When the engine compaztrnent is.hot, the 1evelMxjuld be 'at the.H mark. When it's cold, the level should be at: the C mark. If the. fluid is at the ADD mark, you should add fln.id. K e f a to the Maintenance. Schedule to. detemine what kiiid of fluid to use.:See "Re:commended Fluids :and. Lubricants" in .the Index.. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use.the proper fluid can cause leaks and da1nag.e hoses and seals. -what;to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure toread the manufacturer's instructions befcqe use. 1% will :be y.0.u. .operating your vehicle- in an area-where.the. temperature m-ay fa11 below fieezihg, us:e,.a.-fl,u.id. has sufficient that protection against freezing.

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	15
Here are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts -- and the Answers	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Air Bag System	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Center Passenger Position	33
Rear Seat Passengers	35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	38
Children	40
Built-In Child Restraint	42
Child Restraints	57
Larger Children	66
Safety Belt Extender	69
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	70
Features and Controls	71
Keys	71
Door Locks	73
Remote Lock Control	74
Trunk	77
Pass-Key II	79
New Vehicle "Break-In"	80
Ignition Switch	81
Starting Your Engine	82
Engine Coolant Heater	83
Parking Brake	88
Shifting Into Park (P)	89
Shifting Out of Park (P)	92
Parking Over Things that Burn	93
Engine Exhaust	93
Windows	95
Horn	95
Tilt Steering Wheel	96
Turn Signal / Multifunction Lever	96
Cruise Control	99
Lamps	102
Interior Lamps	103
Mirrors	105
Storage Compartments	106
Ashtrays and Lighter	108
Sun Visors	109
Instrument Panel - Your Information System	110
Instrument Panel Cluster	112
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	115
Comfort Controls	127
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	127
Heating	129
Ventilation System	129
Defogging and Defrosting	130
Rear Window Defogger	130
Audio Systems	131
Setting the Clock	131
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	137
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	141
Theft Deterrent Feature	146
Understanding Radio Reception	148
Care of Your Cassette Player	149
Care of Your Compact Discs	150
Fixed Mast Antenna	150
Your Driving and the Road	151
Defesive Driving	151
Drunken Driving	152
Control of a Vehicle	155
Braking	155
Steering	159
Off-Road Recovery	161
Passing	162
Loss of Control	163
Driving at Night	164
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	166
City Driving	169
Freeway Driving	170
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	171
Highway Hypnosis	172
Hill and Mountain Roads	172
Winter Driving	174
Loading Your Vehicle	178
Towing a Trailer	180
Problems on the Road	189
Hazard Warning Flashers	189
Jump Starting	190
Towing Your Vehicle	195
Engine Overheating	200
If a Tire goes Flat	211
Changing a Flat Tire	212
Compact Spare Tire	222
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	223
Service and Appearance Care	225
Service	225
Fuel	226
Filling Your Tank	228
Checking Things Under the Hood	230
Engine Oil	233
Air Cleaner	239
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	240
Engine Coolant	243
Power Steering Fluid	247
Brakes	250
Bulb Replacement	254
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	260
Tires	260
Appearance Care	268
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet	268
Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraint Harness	272
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet	273
Appearance Care Materials Chart	277
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	278
Service Parts Identification Label	278
Electrical System	279
Replacement Bulbs	286
Capacities and Specifications	287
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	289
Manitenance Schedule	291
Introduction	291
Your Vehicle and the Environment	291
How this Section is Organized	292
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	293
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	293
Selecting the Right Schedule	293
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	296
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	316
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	326
At Each Fuel Fill	326
At Least Once a Month	326
At Least Twice a Year	327
At Least Once a Year	327
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	330
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	331
Part E: Maintenance Record	333
Customer Assistance Information	335
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	335
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	337
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	338
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	341
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	342
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	343
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	343

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When

the

engine

compaztrnent is.hot,

the

1evelMxjuld

‘at

the.H

mark.

When

it’s

cold,

the

level should be

at:

the

mark.

the.

fluid

at the

ADD

mark,

you

should

add

fln.id.

Kefa

the

Maintenance.

Schedule

to.

detemine

what

kiiid

fluid

use.:

See

“Re:commended

Fluids

:and.

Lubricants”

.the

Index..

Always

use

the

proper

fluid.

Failure

use.

the

proper

fluid

can

cause

leaks

and

da1nag.e

hoses

and seals.

-what

;to

Use

When

you

need

windshield

washer

fluid,

sure

read

the

manufacturer’s

instructions

befcqe

use.

y.0.u.

will

:be

.operating

your

vehicle-

area-where

.the.

temperature

m-ay

fa11

below

fieezihg, us:e,.a.-fl,u.id.

that

has

sufficient

protection

against

freezing.