Name: Chevrolet 1996 Lumina
Brand: Chevrolet
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Table of Contents3
Vehicle Symbols10
Seats and Restraint Systems11
Manual Front Seat11
Driver's 4-Way Manual Seat12
Power Seat13
Reclining Front Seatbacks13
Safety Belts15
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts19
How to Wear the Safety Belts Properly20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster22
Air Bag System27
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy33
Right Front Passenger Position33
Lap Belt34
Rear Seat Passengers35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults38
Children40
Built-In Child Restraint42
Adjusting the Harness Height44
Securing a Child in a Built-In Child Restraint49
Removing the Child from the Built-In Child Restraint55
Storing the Built-In Child Restraint56
Child Restraints57
Top Strap58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position63
Larger Children66
Safety Belt Extenter69
Checking Your Restraint System69
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash70
Keys71
Section 2 Features and Controls71
Door Locks73
Power Door Locks73
Rear Door Security Locks74
Remote Lock Control74
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle76
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)76
Trunk77
Remote Trunk Release78
Key in the Ignition78
Parking78
Pass-Key II79
New Vehicle Break-In80
Ignition Switch81
Starting the Engine82
Engine Coolant Heater83
Automatic Transaxle Operation84
Parking Brake88
Shifting into Park (P)89
Column Shift90
Console Shift91
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running91
Torque Lock92
Shifting out of Park (P)92
Parking over Things that Burn93
Engine Exhaust93
Running Your Engine While You're Parked94
Power Windows95
Tilt Steering Wheel96
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever96
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator97
Headlamp High/Low Beam97
Windshield Wipers98
Windshield Washer98
Cruise Control99
Resuming a Set Speed100
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control100
Using Cruise Control on Hills101
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control101
Ending Cruise Control101
Erasing Cruise Speed Memory101
Lamps102
Interior Lamps103
Instrument Panel Brightness Control103
Courtesy Lamps103
Sustained Interior Illumination104
Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps104
Mirrors105
Battery Saver105
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror105
Manual Outside Mirrors106
Convex Outside Mirror106
Storage Compartments106
Glove Box106
Storage Armrest107
Center Console107
Ashtrays and Lighter108
Convenience Net108
Sunroof109
Sun Visors109
Instrument Panel - Your Information System110
Instrument Panel Cluster112
Speedometer/Odometer114
Tachometer114
Trip Odometer114
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators115
Safety Belt Reminder Light115
Air Bag Readiness Light116
Charging System Light116
Brake System Warning Light117
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light118
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light119
Engine Coolant Temperature Light119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage120
Low Coolant Warning Light120
Malfunction Indicator Light (Service Engine Soon Light)121
Oil Warning Light123
Low Oil Level Light124
Security Light125
Fuel Gage125
Comfort Controls127
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls127
Fan Knob127
Temperature Control128
Mode Knob128
Air Conditioning129
Heating129
Ventilation System129
Rear Window Defogger130
Ventilation Tips130
Defogging and Defrosting130
Audio Systems131
Setting the Clock for Systems Without Automatic Tone Control131
AM-FM Stereo132
Finding a Station132
Playing the Radio132
Setting the Tone133
Adjusting the Speakers133
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player134
Playing a Cassette Tape136
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control137
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control141
Theft-Deterrent Feature146
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss147
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature147
Understanding Radio Reception148
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player149
Care of Your Compact Discs150
Fixed Mast Antenna150
Driving and the Road151
Defensive Driving151
Control of a Vehicle155
Braking155
Anti-Lock Brakes156
Steering159
Braking in Emergencies159
Driving on Curves159
Steering in Emergencies160
Off-Road Recovery161
Passing162
Loss of Control163
Skidding163
Driving at Night164
Night Vision165
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads166
Hydroplaning168
Driving through Deep Standing Water168
City Driving169
Freeway Driving170
Before Leaving on a Long Trip171
Highway Hipnosis172
Hill and Mountain Roads172
Winter Driving174
Driving on Snow or Ice175
If You're Caught in a Blizzard176
Loading Your Vehicle178
Towing a Trailer180
Weight of the Trailer182
Weight of the Trailer Tongue182
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires183
Hitches183
Safety Chains184
Trailer Brakes184
Driving with a Trailer185
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer186
Driving on Grades187
Parking on Hills187
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill188
Maintenance When Trailer Towing188
Problems on the Road189
Hazard Warning Flashers189
Jump Starting190
Towing Your Vehicle195
Front Towing197
Rear Towing198
Engine Overheating200
If Steam Is Coming from Your Vehicle200
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Vehicle201
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank204
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator207
If a Tire Goes Flat211
Changing a Flat Tire212
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools213
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire215
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools220
Compact Spare Tire222
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow223
Service and Appearance Care225
Fuel226
Filling the Tank228
Checking Things under the Hood230
Hood Release230
Engine Oil233
Checking Engine Oil234
When to Add Oil234
What Kind Oil to Use235
Recommended Viscosity of the Oil236
Engine Oil Additives237
When to Change Engine Oil238
What to Do with Used Oil238
Air Cleaner239
Automatic Transaxle Fluid240
Engine Coolant243
Checking Coolant245
Adding Coolant246
Power Steering Fluid247
Radiator Pressure Cap247
Thermostat247
Windshield Washer Fluid248
Brakes250
Brake Fluid250
Brake Wear252
Replacing Brake System Parts253
Vehicle Storage253
Battery253
Bulb Replacement254
Halogen Bulbs254
Headlamp254
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp255
Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps257
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp258
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp258
Back-Up Lamp259
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement260
Tires260
Inflation - Tire Pressure261
Tire Inspection and Rotation262
When It's Time for New Tires263
Buying New Tires264
Uniform Tire Quality Grading264
Treadwear265
Traction - A, B, C265
Temperature - A, B, C265
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance266
Wheel Replacement266
Tire Chains267
Cleaning the Inside of the Vehicle268
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric269
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric269
Fabric Protection270
Greasy or Oily Stains270
Non-Greasy Stains270
Combination Stains270
Cleaning Vinyl271
Cleaning Leather271
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel271
Cleaning the Built-In Child Restraint271
Care of Safety Belts and Built-In Child Restraint Harness272
Cleaning Glass272
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades272
Weatherstrips273
Washing the Vehicle273
Finish Care273
Aluminium Wheels274
Sheet Metal Damage275
Finish Damage275
Underbody Maintenance276
Chemical Paint Spotting276
Appearance Care Materials Chart277
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)278
Service Parts Identification Label278
Electrical System279
Headlamp Wiring279
Fuses and Circuit Breakers280
Underhood Electrical Center - Passenger's Side282
Underhood Electrical Center - Driver's Side284
Replacement Bulbs286
Capacities and Specifications287
Maintenance Schedule291
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule296
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule316
Owner Checks and Services326
Starter Switch Check328
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check328
Steering Column Lock Check329
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check329
Periodic Maintenance Inspections330
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants331
Maintenance Record334
Customer Assistance Information335
Index345

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1996 Lumina
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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