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Traction -- A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, areA, € , 3 and C, and they represent the tire's ability stop on wet to pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces asphalt and concrete. of A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Temperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your GM dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. 6-48

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Seats and Restraint Systems	9
Seats and Seat Controls	10
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	20
Here Are Questions Many People Ask	25
About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Driver Position	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System	35
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	45
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)	47
Children	49
Built-in Child Restraint (Option)	52
Child Restraints	61
Larger Children	70
Safety Belt Extender	73
Checking Your Restraint Systems	73
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	74
Features and Controls	75
Keys	76
Front Doors	78
Rear Doors	78
Door Locks	80
Keyless Entry System	81
Sliding Door	84
Hatch	86
Theft	88
New Vehicle "Break-In"	89
Ignition Positions	89
Starting Your Engine	91
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	92
Automatic Transmission Operation	93
Locking Rear Axle	96
All-Wheel Drive (Option)	96
Parking Brake	97
Shifting Into PARK (P)	98
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	100
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	101
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	102
Windows	103
Horn	105
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	105
Lamps	111
Interior Lamps	113
Mirrors	115
Storage Compartments	116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	124
Sun Visors	125
Accessory Power Outlets (Option)	126
Universal Transmitter (Option)	127
Instrument Panel	130
Instrument Panel Cluster	132
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	134
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	147
Comfort Controls	148
Heating/Air Conditioning System	148
Heating System	149
Rear Heating System (Option)	150
Rear Air Conditioning System (Option)	151
Air Conditioning	151
Heating	152
Defrosting	152
Ventilation System	152
Rear Window Defogger (Option)	154
Audio Systems	155
Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control	155
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	155
AM-FM Stereo	155
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	157
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	159
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)	164
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	165
Playing a Compact Disc in the Single Remote Disc Player (If Equipped)	170
Theft-Deterrent Feature	172
Understanding Radio Reception	174
Tips About Your Audio System	174
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	175
Care of Your Compact Discs	176
Fixed Mast Antenna	176
Your Driving and the Road	177
Defensive Driving	178
Drunken Driving	179
Control of a Vehicle	182
Braking	182
Steering	185
Off-Road Recovery	187
Passing	188
Loss of Control	189
Driving at Night	190
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	192
City Driving	194
Freeway Driving	195
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	197
Highway Hypnosis	197
Hill and Mountain Roads	198
Winter Driving	200
Loading Your Vehicle	204
Towing a Trailer	207
Problems on the Road	219
Hazard Warning Flashers	220
Other Warning Devices	221
Jump Starting	221
Towing Your Vehicle	225
Engine Overheating	231
Cooling System	233
Engine Fan Noise	240
If a Tire Goes Flat	240
Changing a Flat Tire	241
Compact Spare Tire	253
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	254
Service and Appearance Care	257
Service	258
Fuel	259
Fuels in Foreign Countries	260
Filling Your Tank	261
Checking Things Under the Hood	263
Engine Oil	267
Engine Cover	271
Air Cleaner	275
Automatic Transmission Fluid	276
All-Wheel Drive	279
Rear Axle	281
Engine Coolant	281
Radiator Pressure Cap	285
Thermostat	286
Power Steering Fluid	286
Windshield Washer Fluid	287
Brakes	288
Battery	292
Bulb Replacement	292
Halogen Bulbs	292
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	298
Tires	299
Appearance Care	306
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	307
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	310
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield,	311
Backglass and Wiper Blades	311
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	313
Cleaning Tires	314
Finish Damage	314
Underbody Maintenance	314
Chemical Paint Spotting	315
Appearance Care Materials Chart	316
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	316
Service Parts Identification Label	316
Electrical System	322
Replacement Bulbs	322
Capacities and Specifications	323
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	324
Maintenance Schedule	325
Introduction	326
Your Vehicle and the Environment	326
How This Section is Organized	327
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	328
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	328
Short Trip/City Definition	329
Short Trip/City Intervals	329
Long Trip/Highway Definition	330
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	330
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	331
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule	354
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	367
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	371
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	373
Part E: Maintenance Record	375
Customer Assistance Information	377
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	378
Address for Writing to Chevrolet/Geo	380
Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	380
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program	381
Phone Number for Roadside Assistance	381
Canadian Roadside Assistance	383
Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation	384
BBB Autoline Information	385
Warranty Information	386
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States	386
Reporting Safety Defects to Canada	387
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	387
Ordering Service Publications in Canada	387
How to Order Service Publications	388
Order Form for Service Publications	389

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Traction

The traction

grades, from highest to lowest,

are

€3,

and

they

represent

the

tire’s

ability

to stop on wet

pavement as measured

under

controlled

conditions

specified

government

test

surfaces

asphalt

and

concrete.

tire

marked

may

have

poor

traction

performance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based

on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not

include cornering (turning) traction.

Temperature

The temperature grades

are

(the highest),

and

representing the tire’s resistance

the generation of

heat and

its

ability to dissipate heat when tested under

controlled conditions on a specified

indoor

laboratory

test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the

material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead

to sudden tire failure.

The grade

corresponds to a level of performance

which all passenger car tires must meet under the

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

No.

109.

Grades

and

represent higher levels of performance

the

laboratory test wheel than the minimum

required by law.

Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that is properly inflated and not

overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or

excessive loading, either separately or in combination,

can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Wheel

Alignment

and

Tire

Balance

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced

carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life

and best overall performance.

Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not

needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or

your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment

may

need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle

vibrating when driving

a smooth road, your wheels

may

need to be rebalanced.

Wheel

Replacement

Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted

or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,

wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the

wheel leaks air, replace

(except some aluminum

wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your

GM dealer if any

these conditions exist.

Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.

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