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Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). D With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). D Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 1. The automatic transaxle dipstick has an orange handle and is located near the coolant recovery tank. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for more information on location. Release the tab and pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 6-19

Section	Page
2001 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Adults	26
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	33
Right Front Passenger Position	34
Air Bag Systems	34
How the Air Bag Systems Work	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate?	39
What makes an air bag inflate?	39
How does an air bag inflate?	40
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	40
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	42
Safety Belt Pretensioners	42
Rear Seat Passengers	43
Rear Seat Passenger Positions	43
Lap-Shoulder Belt	43
Children	45
Infants and Young Children	45
Built-in Child Restraint (Option)	49
Securing a Child in the Built-in Child Restraint	50
Removing the Child from the Built-in Child Restraint	57
Storing the Built-in Child Restraint	58
Restraint Systems for Children	61
Where to Put the Restraint	63
Top Strap	64
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	66
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	68
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	71
Older Children	73
Safety Belt Extender	76
Checking Your Restraint Systems	77
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Section 2 Features and Controls	78
Windows	79
Manual Windows	80
Power Windows (Option)	80
Lock- Out Switch	80
Keys	81
Door Locks	83
Power Door Locks (Option)	84
Rear Door Security Lock	84
To Use One of These Locks	84
To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock	85
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock	85
Leaving Your Vehicle	85
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	85
Operation	86
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	87
Battery Replacement	87
Trunk	89
Remote Trunk Release	89
Trunk Release Handle	90
Theft	90
Key in the Ignition	90
Parking at Night	91
Parking Lots	91
New Vehicle Break-In	91
Ignition Positions	92
Starting Your Engine	93
Automatic Transaxle	93
Manual Transaxle	93
Starting Your Engine	94
Automatic Transaxle Operation	95
Overdrive (Option)	98
Manual Transaxle Operation	98
Five-Speed	98
Shift Speeds	100
Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds	100
Parking Brake	100
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	101
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transaxle Only)	102
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)	102
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only)	103
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transaxle Only)	103
Parking Over Things That Burn	104
Engine Exhaust	104
Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transaxle)	105
Horn	105
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)	106
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	106
Turn and Lane Change Signals	107
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer	107
Flash-to-Pass	107
Windshield Wipers	108
Windshield Washer	108
Cruise Control (Option)	109
Setting Cruise Control	109
Resuming a Set Speed	110
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	110
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	110
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	111
Using Cruise Control on Hills	111
Ending Cruise Control	111
Erasing Speed Memory	111
Exterior Lamps	111
Headlamps	111
Automatic Light Control (ALC)	112
Lamps On Reminder	112
Daytime Running Lamps	112
Interior Lamps	113
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	113
Dome Lamp	114
Reading Lamp (If Equipped)	114
Mirrors	115
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Reading Lamps	115
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors	115
Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)	115
Convex Outside Mirror	116
Storage Compartments	116
Glove Box	116
Door Storage Compartments	116
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment	116
Cupholders	116
Console Storage Area	116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	117
Sun Visors	117
Visor Vanity Mirror	117
Sunroof (Option)	118
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	119
Instrument Panel Cluster	121
Speedometer and Odometer	123
Trip Odometers	123
Tachometer (Option)	123
Temperature Display (Option)	123
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	124
Safety Belt Reminder Light	124
Air Bag Readiness Light	125
Charging System Indicator Light	126
Brake System Warning Light	126
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option)	127
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	129
If the Light Is Flashing	130
If the Light Is On Steady	130
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	131
Engine Oil Pressure Light	132
Cruise Light (Option)	133
Overdrive Off Light	133
Door Ajar Warning Light	133
Fuel Gage	133
Low Fuel Warning Light	134
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	135
Comfort Controls	136
Climate Control System	136
Airflow Knob	136
Fan Knob	136
Temperature Knob	136
Air Conditioner Controls	137
Heating	137
Defogging and Defrosting	138
Rear Window Defogger (Option)	138
Ventilation System	139
Ventilation Tips	140
Audio Systems	140
Setting the Clock	140
AM-FM Stereo	141
Playing the Radio	141
Finding a Station	141
Setting the Tone	142
Adjusting the Speakers	143
Radio Calibration	143
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	144
Playing the Radio	144
Finding a Station	144
Setting the Tone	145
Adjusting the Speakers	146
Playing a Cassette Tape	147
Radio Calibration	148
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	149
Playing the Radio	149
Finding a Station	149
Setting the Tone	150
Adjusting the Speakers	151
Playing a Compact Disc	151
Radio Calibration	152
Understanding Radio Reception	153
AM	153
FM Stereo	153
Tips About Your Audio System	153
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	154
Care of Your Compact Discs	155
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	155
Fixed Mast Antenna	155
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	156
Defensive Driving	157
Drunken Driving	158
Control of a Vehicle	161
Braking	161
Anti-Lock Brakes (Option)	162
Using Anti- Lock	164
Braking in Emergencies	164
Steering	164
Power Steering	164
Steering Tips	165
Driving on Curves	165
Steering in Emergencies	166
Off-Road Recovery	167
Passing	167
Loss of Control	169
Skidding	169
Driving at Night	170
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	171
Hydroplaning	172
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	173
Driving Through Flowing Water	173
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	173
City Driving	174
Freeway Driving	175
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	176
Highway Hypnosis	177
Hill and Mountain Roads	177
Winter Driving	179
Driving on Snow or Ice	180
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	181
Recreational Vehicle Towing	183
Loading Your Vehicle	183
Towing a Trailer	185
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	186
Weight of the Trailer	186
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	187
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	188
Hitches	188
Safety Chains	188
Trailer Brakes	188
Driving with a Trailer	189
Following Distance	189
Passing	189
Backing Up	190
Making Turns	190
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	190
Driving On Grades	190
Parking on Hills	191
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	191
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	192
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	192
Section 5 Problems on the Road	193
Hazard Warning Flashers	194
Other Warning Devices	194
Jump Starting	195
Towing Your Vehicle	200
Engine Overheating	200
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	200
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	202
Cooling System	203
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	204
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	207
If a Tire Goes Flat	210
Changing a Flat Tire	210
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	211
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	214
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	219
Compact Spare Tire	220
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	221
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	222
Using the Recovery Hooks	222
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	224
Service	225
Doing Your Own Service Work	225
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	226
Fuel	226
Fuels in Foreign Countries	228
Filling Your Tank	228
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	231
Checking Things Under the Hood	231
Hood Release	232
Engine Compartment Overview	233
Engine Oil	235
Checking Engine Oil	235
When to Add Engine Oil	236
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	237
Engine Oil Additives	238
When to Change Engine Oil	238
What to Do with Used Oil	239
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	239
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	241
When to Check and Change	241
How to Check	241
Checking the Fluid Level	242
How to Add Fluid	243
Manual Transaxle Fluid	244
When to Check	244
How to Check	244
How to Add Fluid	245
Hydraulic Clutch	245
When to Check and What to Use	245
How to Check and Add Fluid	245
Engine Coolant	246
What to Use	246
Checking Coolant	247
Adding Coolant	247
Radiator Pressure Cap	248
Power Steering Fluid	249
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	249
How To Check Power Steering Fluid	250
What to Use	250
Windshield Washer Fluid	250
What to Use	250
Adding Washer Fluid	251
Brakes	252
Brake Fluid	252
What to Add	253
Brake Wear	254
Brake Pedal Travel	254
Brake Adjustment	255
Replacing Brake System Parts	255
Battery	255
Vehicle Storage	256
Bulb Replacement	256
Halogen Bulbs	256
Headlamps	257
Sidemarker/Turn Signal Lamps	259
Rear Combination Lamps	260
Tires	261
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	262
When to Check	262
How to Check	262
Tire Inspection and Rotation	263
When It s Time for New Tires	264
Buying New Tires	264
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	265
Treadwear	265
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	266
Temperature -- A, B, C	266
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	266
Wheel Replacement	266
Used Replacement Wheels	267
Tire Chains	268
Appearance Care	268
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	269
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	269
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	269
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	270
Cleaning Vinyl	270
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	270
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	270
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint	271
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness	271
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	271
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	271
Weatherstrips	272
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	272
Washing Your Vehicle	272
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	273
Finish Care	273
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	274
Cleaning Tires	274
Sheet Metal Damage	274
Finish Damage	275
Underbody Maintenance	275
Chemical Paint Spotting	275
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	276
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	277
Engine Identification	277
Service Parts Identification Label	277
Electrical System	278
Add-On Electrical Equipment	278
Headlamps Wiring	278
Windshield Wipers Fuses	278
Power Windows and Other Power Options	278
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	279
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver s Side)	279
Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Block (Driver s Side)	281
Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Block (Passenger s Side)	283
Replacement Bulbs	284
Capacities and Specifications	284
Engine Specifications	285
Wheels and Tires	285
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	285
Vehicle Dimensions	285
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	286
Introduction	287
Your Vehicle and the Environment	287
Maintenance Requirements	287
How This Section is Organized	288
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	289
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	289
Selecting the Right Schedule	289
Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals	290
Short Trip/City Intervals	291
Long Trip/Highway Definition	291
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	292
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	293
Footnotes	293
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	312
Footnotes	312
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	323
At Each Fuel Fill	323
Engine Oil Level Check	323
Engine Coolant Level Check	323
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	323
Hood Latch Operation Check	323
At Least Once a Month	323
Tire Inflation Check	323
Cassette Deck Service	323
At Least Twice a Year	324
Restraint System Check	324
Wiper Blade Check	324
Weatherstrip Lubrication	324
Fluid Level Check	324
At Least Once a Year	325
Key Lock Cylinders Service	325
Seat Operation Check	325
Body Lubrication Service	325
Starter Switch Check	325
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	326
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	326
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	327
Underbody Flushing Service	327
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	328
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	328
Exhaust System Inspection	328
Engine Cooling System Inspection	328
Throttle System Inspection	329
Brake System Inspection	329
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	330
Part E: Maintenance Record	332
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	334
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	335
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	337
Customer Assistance Offices	337
United States	337
Canada	338
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	338
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	338
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	339
Canadian Roadside Assistance	340
Courtesy Transportation	341
Plan Ahead When Possible	341
Transportation Options	341
Shuttle Service	341
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	341
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	342
Additional Program Information	342
Warranty Information	342
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	343
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	343
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	344