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Bi-Level You may want to use bi-level heating on cool, but sunny days. This setting directs outside air toward your body and warmer air toward your feet. Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and turn the airflow knob to BI-LEVEL. Turn the temperature knob to the white area and the knob toward HI. fan Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures, when very little heating is required, you can still direct outside air through your vehicle. Move the airintake lever to CIRCULATE and turn the airflow knob to VENT. Turn the temperature knob to a comfortable setting and the fan knob toward HI. Airflow through the sidevents is normal in all airflow modes. To optimize the effectiveness of your system in FLOOR, DEFOG, or DEFROST modes, turn the outboard vent (shut-off)thumbwheels down to the closed position. Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it moving. is Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running and air intake the lever is at CIRCULATE. Adjust the directionof airflow by moving the louvered vents. Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and frontair inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of foggingthe inside of your windows. 3-4

Section	Page
Table of Contents	7
Seats and Restraint Systems	15
Seats and Seat Controls	16
Head Restraints	18
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	21
Why Safety Belts Work	23
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers @’ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from	26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Driver Position	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Right Front Passenger Positi(-	35
Air Bag Systems	35
How the Air Bag Systems Work	38
Rear Seat Passengers	44
Children	47
Child Restraints	62
Larger Children	72
Safety Belt Extender	75
Checking Your Restraint Systems	75
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	76
Features and Controls	79
Keys	80
Door Locks	82
Keyless Entry System	84
Trunk	87
Theft	88
New Vehicle “Break-In”	89
Ignition Switch	89
Starting Your Engine	91
Automatic Transaxle Operation	92
Manual Transaxle Operation	96
Parking Brake	98
Shifting Into PARK	99
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Frgine Fvhaust	102
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	102
Windows	103
Horn	104
Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever	105
Exterior Lamps	110
Interior Lamps	112
Mirrors	113
Storage Compartments	115
Ashtrays and Lighter	116
Sun Visors	116
Sunroof	117
Instrument Panel	118
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	123
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	135
Comfort Controls	136
Air Conditioner Controls	137
Heating	137
Ventilation System	138
Defogging and Defrosting	139
Audio Systems	140
Setting the Clock	140
AM-FM Stereo	140
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	142
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	145
Understanding Radio Reception	148
Care of Your Compact Discs	151
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	151
Fixed Mast Antenna	151
Your Driving and the Road	153
Defensive Driving	154
Drunken Driving	155
Control of a Vehicle	158
Braking	158
Steering	162
Off-Road Recovery	164
Passing	164
Driving at Night	167
Driving in Rain	168
City Driving	171
Freeway Driving	172
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	173
Highway Hypnosis	173
Hill and Mountain Roads	174
Winter Driving	176
Loading Your Vehicle	180
Towing a Trailer	182
Problems on the Road	191
Hazard Warning Flashers	192
Other Warning Devices	192
Jump Starting	193
Towing Your Vehicle	198
Engine Overheating	204
If a Tire Goes Flat	213
Changing a Flat Tire	213
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	224
Service and Appearance Care	227
Service	228
Fuel	229
Fuels in Foreign Countries	231
Filling Your Tank	232
Checking Things Under the Hood	235
Engine Oil	238
Air Cleaner	242
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	244
Manual Transaxle Fluid	247
Hydraulic Clutch	248
Engine Coolant	249
Radiator Pressure Cap	251
Power Steering Fluid	252
Windshield Washer Fluid	253
Brakes	254
Battery	258
Halogen Bulbs	259
Tires	263
Appearance Care	270
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	271
Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraints	273
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	279
Electrical System	279
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	280
Capacities and Specifications	285
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	286
Maintenance Schedule	287
Introduction	288
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	290
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	290
Selecting the Right Schedule	290
Short Trip/CityDefinition	291
Short Trip/City Intervals	291
Long Trip/Highway Definition	293
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	293
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	323
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	328
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	330
Part E: Maintenance Record	332
Customer Assistance Information	335
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	336
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	338
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Roadside Assistance	339
Canadian Roadside Assistance	341
Courtesy Transportation	342
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	343
Warranty Information	344
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	344
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THECANADIAN GOVERNMENT	345
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	345
Transport Canada Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	345

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Bi-Level

You may

want to use bi-level heating on cool, but

sunny

days. This setting directs outside air toward your body

and

warmer air toward your feet.

Move

the air intake lever to CIRCULATE

and

turn

the

airflow knob

BI-LEVEL.

Turn the temperature

knob

to the

white

area

and

the

fan knob toward

HI.

Ventilation

System

For mild outside temperatures,

when

very

little

heating

required,

you

can still direct outside air through

your vehicle.

Move

the

air

intake lever to CIRCULATE

and

turn

the

airflow knob

VENT.

Turn

the

temperature knob

comfortable setting and

the fan knob toward

HI.

Airflow

through

the

side vents is

normal in all

airflow

modes.

optimize the effectiveness of your system

FLOOR,

DEFOG, or DEFROST modes, turn

the

outboard

vent

(shut-off) thumbwheels down

the

closed position.

Your vehicle's

flow-through

ventilation

system

supplies outside air into the

vehicle

when

moving.

Outside air will

also enter the

vehicle

when

the

heater

the air conditioning fan

running

and

the

air intake

lever is at

CIRCULATE.

Adjust

the

direction

airflow by moving

the

louvered

vents.

Ventilation

Tips

Keep

the

hood

and

front air inlet free of ice,

snow or

any other obstruction

(such as leaves). The heater

and defroster will

work far better,

reducing the

chance of

fogging

the

inside

your

windows.

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