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c -nadian Roaa; le mce Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Pleaserefer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. -tesy Transportati Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1996 ChevroletIGeo passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer fordetails). Courtesy Transportation includes: 0 One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day. Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days, OR Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus, or other transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days, OR Up to $10 daily fuel allowance for rides providedby another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to5 days. Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet/Geo dealer service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs. 0 Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part of the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification. 0 For additional program details, contact your Chevrolet/Geo dealer. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation. 0 Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 2 1 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. 0 8-6

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	13
Head Restraints	17
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	18
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	23
Adults	23
Driver Position	23
Air Bag System	29
How the Air Bag System Works	31
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet	34
Safety Belt use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger	35
Center Passenger Position	35
Rear Seat Passengers	37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	40
Children	42
Smaller Children and Babies	42
Child Restraints	44
Larger Children	53
Safety Belt Extender	56
Checking Your Restraint Systems	56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	56
Features and Controls	59
Keys	59
Door Locks	61
Remote Lock Control	62
Trunk	64
Theft	65
PASS-Key II	66
New Vehicle “Break-In”	67
Ignition Switch	68
Starting Your Engine	69
Engine Coolant Heater	70
Automatic Transaxle Operation	71
Shifting Into PARK (P)	75
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	78
Parking Over Things That Burn	79
Engine Exhaust	79
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	80
Windows	81
Horn	81
Tilt Steering Wheel	82
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	82
Lamps	88
Mirrors	91
Storage Compartments	92
Ashtrays and Lighter	94
Sun Visors	95
Sunroof	95
Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	96
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	100
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	113
Comfort Controls	113
Air Conditioning	115
Heating	115
Ventilation System	115
Defogging and Defrosting	116
Rear Window Defogger	116
Audio Systems	117
Setting the Clock for Systems Without Automatic Tone Control	117
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	117
AM-FM Stereo	118
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	119
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	122
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	126
Theft-Deterrent Feature	130
Understanding Radio Reception	132
Tips About Your Audio System	132
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	133
Care of Your Compact Discs	134
Fixed Mast Antenna	134
Your Driving and the Road	137
Defensive Driving	137
Drunken Driving	138
Control of a Vehicle	141
Braking	141
Steering	144
Off-Road Recovery	146
Passing	147
Loss of Control	148
Driving at Night	149
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	151
City Driving	153
Freeway Driving	154
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	155
Hill and Mountain Roads	157
Winter Driving	158
Loading Your Vehicle	162
Towing A Trailer	164
Problems on the Road	173
Hazard Warning Flashers	173
Other Warning Devices	174
Jump Starting	174
Towing Your Vehicle	179
Engine Overheating	184
If a Tire Goes Flat	194
Changing a Flat Tire	194
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	206
Service and Appearance Care	209
Service	209
Doing Your Own Service Work	209
Fuel	210
Checking Things Under the Hood	214
Engine Oil	217
Air Cleaner	223
Automatic Transaxle	224
Engine Coolant	227
Radiator Pressure Cap	231
Power Steering Fluid	231
Brakes	233
Battery	236
Bulb Replacement	237
Tires	244
Appearance Care	252
Cleaning the Inside of Your Chevrolet	252
Cleaning the Outside of Your Chevrolet	256
Appearance Care Materials Chart	259
Vehicle Identification umber (VIN)	260
Electrical System	260
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	261
Replacement Bulbs	268
Capacities and Specifications	269
Vehicle Dimensions	271
Maintenance Schedule	273
Introduction	273
Your Vehicle and the Environment	273
How This Section is Organized	274
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	275
Maintenance Schedule	276
Short Trip/City Definition	276
Long Trip/Highway Definition	277
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	278
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	298
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	308
At Each Fuel Fill	308
At Least Once a Month	308
At Least Twice a Year	309
At Least Once a Year	309
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	312
Part D: Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants	313
Part E: Maintenance Record	315
Customer Assistance Information	319
Customer Satisfaction Procedures	319
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)	321
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	322
Canadian Roadside Assistance	324
Courtesy Transportation	324
GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	325
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States	326
Reporting Safety Defects to the Candian Government	327
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	327
Service and Owner Publications	327

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-nadian

Roaa;

mce

Vehicles purchased

Canada have an extensive

Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere

in Canada

or the United States.

Pleaserefer to the

separate brochure provided by the dealer or call

1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.

-tesy

Transportati

Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for

customers needing warranty service. Courtesy

Transportation will be offered in conjunction

with

the

coverage provided by the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER

New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of

1996 ChevroletIGeo passenger cars and light duty trucks

(please see your selling dealer

for details).

Courtesy Transportation includes:

One way shuttle ride

for any warranty repair

completed during the same day.

Up to

$30

maximum daily vehicle rental allowance

for any overnight warranty repair

days,

$30

maximum daily cab, bus, or

other

transportation allowance in

lieu

of rental for any

overnight warranty repair up to

days, OR

$10

daily

fuel

allowance

for

rides

provided by

another

person

(i.e.,

friend,

neighbor,

etc.)

lieu

rental

for

any

overnight

warranty

repair

days.

Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements

will

be administered by your Chevrolet/Geo dealer

service management. Claim amounts should reflect

all actual costs.

Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part of

the BUMPER-TO-BUMPER New

Vehicle Limited

Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make

any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation

at any time without notification.

For additional program details, contact your

Chevrolet/Geo dealer.

Canada, please consult your GM dealer for

information on Courtesy Transportation.

Some

state insurance regulations make

impractical to

rent vehicles to people under 2

years of age.

you

are

under

and have difficulty renting

vehicle, Chevrolet

will reimburse up to $30/day for documented

transportation you receive.

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