Chevrolet 1999 Lumina User Manual

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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points:
D There are many different laws, including speed limit
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure
your rig will be legal, not only where you live but
also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this
information can be state or provincial police.
D Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch
dealer about sway controls.
D Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles
(1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and
don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your
engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer.
Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speed
for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to
save wear on your vehicle’s parts.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
D the weight of the trailer,
D the weight of the trailer tongue
D and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But
even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any
special equipment that you have on your vehicle.

Chevrolet 1999 Lumina Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1999 Lumina
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts: They ickname for Everyone

Guidance on proper safety belt usage and important precautions.

Air Bag System

Explanation of the vehicle's air bag system and its operation.

Children

General information on the need for child protection in vehicles.

Features and Controls

Keys

Information on the ignition and door keys, and their functions.

Starting Your V6 Engine

Instructions for starting the vehicle's V6 engine.

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Explanation of how to operate the automatic transaxle.

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

Details on operating heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Audio Systems

Introduction to the vehicle's audio system.

Playing a Compact Disc

Instructions for inserting and playing compact discs.

Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Essential advice for safe driving practices and hazard anticipation.

Drunken Driving

Discussion on the dangers and effects of alcohol on driving ability.

Braking

Details on braking action, perception time, and reaction time.

Skidding

Describes the three types of skids and how to avoid them.

Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Safely starting a vehicle with a dead battery using jumper cables.

Towing Your Vehicle

Instructions and safety precautions for towing the vehicle.

Engine Overheating

Information on engine overheating and protective operating modes.

Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Recommendations for gasoline octane and quality.

Engine Oil

Information on checking engine oil level and the Oil Life Monitor.

Tires

Information on vehicle tires, including warranty and quality grading.

Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Details the maintenance services required and recommended schedules.

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Services owners can perform to maintain vehicle safety and performance.

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Inspections recommended by dealers or qualified service centers.

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow if concerns are not resolved by the dealership.

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program

Information on the free roadside assistance program and its services.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

Index

Safety Belts

Information related to vehicle safety belts.

Towing a Trailer

Comprehensive guide to safe trailer towing practices.

Engine Overheating

Information on engine overheating and protective operating modes.