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If the engine coolant exceeds 255 "F (124"C), this message is displayed. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off from the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine assoon as possible. You can monitor the coolant temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. HIGH TRANS TEMP:You will hearfour chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge this warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, the message will be displayed every 10 minutes until the condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message remains on the display until the condition changes. If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 263°F (128°C) orrises rapidly, this messageis displayed. The transmission may shift gears or apply the torque converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature. Driving aggressively or driving on long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than normal. If this message appears, you may continue to drive at a slower speed. You should also monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 230°F transmission fluid temperature can be (1 10°C). The monitored with the GAGES button on the DIC. See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" in the Index.You should also check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the HIGH TRANS TEMP messageis displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, your vehicle may need service. See your dealer for an inspection. HIGH OIL TEMPERATUREREDUCE ENGINE RPM: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a message will be displayed and you will hear a chime every minute until this condition changes. If you do not press RESET, the message will remain on the digital display until the condition changes. If the engineoil temperature exceeds 320°F (160"C), this message is displayed. You should check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If your engine is too hot, see "Engine Overheating'' in the Index. Your vehicle may need service, so see your dealer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC. 2-102

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	16
Seats and Seat Controls	17
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	20
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Driver Position	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Passenger Position	33
Air Bag System	33
Children	40
Child Restraints	42
Larger Children	49
Safety Belt Extender	52
Checking Your Restraint Systems	52
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	53
Features and Controls	54
Door Locks	57
Memory (Option)	58
Remote Function Actuation System	59
Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release	67
Universal Theft-Deterrent System	70
PASS-Key	71
New Vehicle "Break-In"	73
Ignition Switch	73
Starting Your Engine	75
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)	77
Automatic Transmission Operation	79
Manual Transmission Operation	82
Parking Brake	85
Shifting Into PARK (P)	87
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	89
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	89
Parking Over Things That Burn	90
Engine Exhaust	90
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	91
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	92
Selective Real Time Damping (Option)	92
Windows	93
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	95
Exterior Lamps	103
Interior Lamps	105
Mirrors	106
Storage Compartments	107
Roof Panel (Coupe)	113
Convertible Top (Option)	121
Instrument Panel	127
Warning Lights	130
Owner Information	130
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	160
Comfort Controls	161
Manual Comfort Controls	161
Automatic Electronic Dual Climate Control System (If Equipped)	163
Sensors	168
Air Conditioning	169
Heating	170
Defogging and Defrosting	170
Audio Systems	171
Setting the Clock for All Systems	171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	171
CD Adapter Kits	176
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	176
Trunk Mounted CD Changer	180
Theft-Deterrent Feature	184
Understanding Radio Reception	186
Tips About Your Audio System	186
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	187
Care of Your Compact Discs	188
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	188
Power Mast Antenna (Option)	188
Integrated Windshield and Rear Window Antennas (Option)	189
Your Driving and the Road	192
Defensive Driving	193
Drunken Driving	193
Control of a Vehicle	196
Braking	197
Steering	201
Off-Road Recovery	203
Passing	203
Loss of Control	204
Driving at Night	206
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	207
City Driving	210
Freeway Driving	211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	212
Highway Hypnosis	213
Hill and Mountain Roads	213
Winter Driving	215
Loading Your Vehicle	220
Towing A Trailer	221
Problems on the Road	222
Hazard Warning Flashers	223
Jump Starting	224
Towing Your Vehicle	229
Engine Overheating	234
Cooling System	237
If a Tire Goes Flat	243
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	243
Service and Appearance Care	246
Service	247
Fuel	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	253
Engine Oil	257
Air Cleaner	261
Automatic Transmission Fluid	263
Manual Transmission Fluid	264
Hydraulic Clutch	265
Rear Axle	266
Engine Coolant	267
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	271
Power Steering Fluid	271
Windshield Washer Fluid	272
Brakes	274
Battery	277
Bulb Replacement	278
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	282
Tires	285
Appearance Care	297
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	297
Care of Safety Belts	299
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	299
Weatherstrips	300
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel	300
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	301
Cleaning Your Convertible Top	302
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	303
Cleaning Tires	303
Finish Damage	304
Underbody Maintenance	304
Appearance Care Materials Chart	306
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	307
Service Parts Identification Label	307
Electrical System	307
Replacement Bulbs	314
Capacities and Specifications	315
Maintenance Schedule	320
Introduction	321
Your Vehicle and the Environment	321
How This Section is Organized	322
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	323
Maintenance Schedule	324
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	330
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	334
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	335
Part E: Maintenance Record	337
Customer Assistance Information	342
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	343
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	345
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	346
Canadian Roadside Assistance	348
Courtesy Transportation	349
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute	350
Resolution Program	351
Warranty Information	351
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	352
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	352

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If the engine coolant exceeds 255

“F

(124”C), this

message is displayed. If

you have been operating your

vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should

pull off from

the

road, stop your vehicle and turn

off

the

engine

as soon as possible. You can monitor the coolant

temperature with the GAGES button on the DIC or the

engine coolant gage on the instrument panel cluster. See

“Engine Overheating” in the Index.

HIGH

OIL

TEMPERATURE

REDUCE

ENGINE

RPM:

You will hear four chimes when this message is

displayed. To acknowledge the warning, press the

RESET button. After you press the RESET button, a

message will be displayed and you

will hear a chime

every minute until this condition changes. If you do not

press RESET, the message will remain on the digital

display until the condition changes.

If the

engine oil temperature exceeds

320°F

60” C),

this message is displayed. You should check the

engine

coolant temperature and engine oil level. If your engine

is too hot, see “Engine Overheating’’ in the Index. Your

vehicle may

need service,

see your dealer. You can

monitor the oil temperature with

the GAGES button on

the DIC.

HIGH

TRANS

TEMP:

You will

hear four chimes

when this message is displayed. To acknowledge

this

warning, press the RESET button.

After you

press

the

RESET button, the message

will

displayed

every

10 minutes until the condition

changes. If

you do

not

press RESET, the message

remains

the

display

until

the condition changes.

If the transmission fluid temperature rises above 263°F

(128°C)

or rises rapidly,

this

message

is displayed.

The

transmission may shift gears or apply

the

torque

converter clutch to reduce the fluid temperature.

Driving

aggressively or driving on long hills

can

cause

the

transmission fluid temperature to

higher

than

normal.

If this message appears, you

may continue to

drive

slower speed. You should also monitor

the

transmission

fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at least 230°F

10°C).

The

transmission fluid temperature

can

monitored with the GAGES

button on the

DIC. See

“Automatic Transmission Fluid” in

the

Index. You

should also check the engine coolant temperature.

it is

also hot, see “Engine Overheating”

the

Index.

If the HIGH TRANS TEMP

message is displayed

during normal vehicle operation on flat roads,

your

vehicle may

need service. See your dealer for an

inspection.

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