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Shifting from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the systemwill unlock automatically. Shifting from 4LO 4HI or 2HI to To shift from 4LO to or 2H1, your vehicle mustbe 4HI stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method Shifting from 2HIor 4HI to 4LO for shiftingout of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI To shift from2HI or 4HI to 4L0, the vehicle must be switch. You must wait for the 4HI indicatorlight to stop stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the flashing and remainilluminated before shifting your transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is have your vehicle moving 1 to transmission into gear. to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear switch. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop and/or moving, the 4HI indicator light will flashfor flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the transmission intogear. vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). If the 4LO switch is pressedwhen your vehicle is in gear and/ormoving, the 4LO indicator light flash will for 30 seconds not complete the shift unless your and vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) and the transmission isin NEUTRAL (N). 2-24

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Seats and Restraint Systems	8
Seats and Seat Controls	9
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	29
Driver Position	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Right Front Passenger Position	38
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System	38
Center Passenger Position	45
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	52
Children	55
Child Restraints	57
Larger Children	65
Safety Belt Extender	68
Checking Your Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Features and Controls	72
Keys	73
Door Locks	74
Keyless Entry System	77
Your Doors and How They Work	79
Theft	82
New Vehicle "Break-In"	83
Ignition Positions	83
Starting Your Gasoline Engine	84
Engine Coolant Heater	86
Automatic Transmission Operation	87
Locking Rear Axle	91
Four-wheel Drive	91
Parking Brake	96
Shifting Into PARK (P)	97
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	99
Parking Over Things That Burn	100
Engine Exhaust	100
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	101
Windows	102
Tilt Wheel	104
Multifunction Lever	104
Lamps	111
Interior Lamps	113
Mirrors	115
Storage Compartments	119
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	129
Sun Visors	130
Instrument Panel	131
Instrument Panel Cluster	133
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	148
Comfort Controls	149
Rear Comfort Controls	151
Air Conditioning	154
Heating	155
Ventilation System	155
Defogging and Defrosting	157
Rear Window Defogger	157
Audio Systems	158
Setting the Clock	158
AM-FM Stereo Radio	158
Playing the Radio	158
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	160
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control	162
CD Adapter Kit	166
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	167
Playing a Compact Disc in the Single Remote Disc Player	171
Theft-Deterrent Feature	173
Understanding Radio Reception	175
Tips About Your Audio System	175
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	176
Care of Your Compact Discs	177
Fixed Mast Antenna	177
Your Driving and the Road	180
Defensive Driving	181
Drunken Driving	181
Control of a Vehicle	185
Braking	185
Steering	188
Off-Road Recovery	190
Passing Other Vehicles	191
Loss of Control	192
Driving Guidelines	193
Driving at Night	207
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	209
City Driving	211
Freeway Driving	212
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	213
Highway Hypnosis	214
Hill and Mountain Roads	215
Winter Driving	217
Loading Your Vehicle	221
Towing a Trailer	223
Problems on the Road	238
Hazard Warning Flashers	239
Other Warning Devices	240
Jump Starting	240
Towing Your Vehicle	245
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engines)	248
Cooling System -- Gasoline Engines	250
Engine Fan Noise	258
If a Tire Goes Flat	258
Changing a Flat Tire	259
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	276
Service and Appearance Care	280
Service	281
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	282
Fuels in Foreign Countries -- Gasoline Engines	284
Filling Your Tank	285
Checking Things Under the Hood	287
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	293
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)	297
Automatic Transmission Fluid	299
Rear Axle	303
Four-wheel Drive	303
Engine Coolant	305
Radiator Pressure Cap	308
Thermostat	308
Power Steering Fluid	309
Windshield Washer Fluid	309
Brakes	311
Battery	315
Bulb Replacement	316
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	323
Tires	323
Appearance Care	331
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	332
Care of the Safety Belts	335
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	336
Underbody Maintenance	338
Appearance Care Materials Chart	339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	340
Electrical System	341
Replacement Bulbs	346
Capacities and Specifications	348
Normal Replacement Parts	349
Air Conditioning Specifications	351
Maintenance Schedule	354
Introduction	355
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	357
Long Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	357
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule	360
Selecting the Right Schedule for Your Vehicle	383
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	400
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	402
Part E: Maintenance Record	404
Customer Assistance Information	408
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	409
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	411
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program	412
Canadian Roadside Assistance	414
Courtesy Transportation	415
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute	416
Resolution Program	417
Warranty Information	417
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	418
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	418
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	418

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Shifting from

4HI

2HI

Press and release the 2HI switch. This

can

done

any speed, and the

systemwill unlock automatically.

Shifting from

2HI

4HI

4LO

To shift

from2HI or 4HI to 4L0, the vehicle must be

stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8

km/h)

with

the

transmission in NEUTRAL

(N).

The

preferred

method

for

shifting

into

4LO

to have

your

vehicle

moving

mph (1.6 to 3.2

km/h).

Press and release the

4LO

switch. You must wait for

the

4LO

indicator

light

stop

flashing

and

remain

illuminated before shifting

your

transmission

into gear.

If the 4LO switch is

pressed when your vehicle is

gear

and/ormoving, the

4LO

indicator

light

will flash

for

seconds

and not complete

the

shift

unless

your

vehicle

is moving slower than 3 mph

(4.8

km/h)

and the

transmission

is in NEUTRAL

(N).

Shifting

from

4LO

4HI

2HI

To shift from

4LO

4HI or 2H1, your

vehicle

must be

stopped

moving less than 3 mph

(4.8

km/h)

with

the

transmission in NEUTRAL

(N).

The preferred

method

for

shifting out of

4LO

to have your

vehicle

moving

2 mph (1.6 to 3.2

km/h).

Press and

release

the

4HI

switch. You must wait for the

4HI

indicator

light to stop

flashing and

remain illuminated before shifting

your

transmission into gear.

If the 4HI switch is pressed when

your

vehicle

gear

and/or moving, the

4HI

indicator light will

flash for

seconds but will not complete the shift unless

the

vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph

(4.8

km/h)

and

the

transmission is in NEUTRAL

(N).

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