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If you are parking on 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). Thisis 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. 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 in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of 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 if you have a console shift. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. 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. When you are ready to 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 a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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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you

are parking on 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

the

transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift

lever

out

PARK (P).

This is 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.

find out how, see “Shifting

Into

PARK (P)”

in the Index.

When

you

are ready to 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 a

little uphill to take some of

the

pressure from the transaxle,

you can pull the shift

lever out of

PARK (P).

Your Chevrolet has

brake-transaxle shift interlock.

You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can

shift

from PARK

(P)

when

the

ignition is

in RUN.

See

“Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.

you cannot shift out of 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 if

you have

console shift. Then move

the shift lever out of

PARK

(P),

being sure to press the

shift lever button

you have

console shift.

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

shift out of

PARK (P), try this:

Turn

the

key

OFF.

Apply and hold the brake

until

the end of Step

Shift to NEUTRAL

(N).

Start the engine and shift

the drive gear you want.

Have

the

vehicle fixed

soon as you can.