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Q:
What’
s wrong with this?
A:
The belt is twisted across the body
.
CAUTION:
Y
ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.
In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width
of the belt to spread impact for
ces. If a belt is
twisted, make it straight so it can work properly
,
or ask your dealer to fix it.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Emergency Towing
2
How to Use this Manual
9
Vehicle Damage Warnings
10
Vehicle Symbols
11
Table of Contents
13
Seats and Seat Controls
14
Reclining Front Seatbacks
15
Head Restraints
17
Rear Seats
17
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
20
Why Safety Belts Work
22
Here Are Questions Many People Ask about
25
Safety Belts -- and the Answers
25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
26
Driver Position
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Right Front Passenger Position
34
Air Bag Systems
34
Safety Belt Pretensioners
42
Rear Seat Passengers
43
Children
45
Infants and Young Children
45
Built - in Child Restraint (Option)
49
Restraint Systems for Children
61
Where to Put the Restraint
63
Top Strap
64
Front Seat Position
71
Older Children
73
Safety Belt Extender
76
Checking Your Restraint Systems
77
Replacing Restraint System Parts
77
After a Crash
77
Manual Windows
80
Door Locks
83
Rear Door Security Lock
84
Remote Keyless Entry System
85
Leaving Your Vehicle
85
Battery Replacement
87
Trunk Release Handle
90
Ignition Positions
92
Starting Your Engine
93
Automatic Transaxle
93
Manual Transaxle
93
Automatic Transaxle Operation
95
Manual Transaxle Operation
98
Parking Brake
100
Parking Your Vehicle
103
Parking over Things that Burn
104
Engine Exhaust
104
Turn and Lane Change Signals
107
Windshield Washer
108
Exterior Lamps
111
Lamps on Reminder
112
Daytime Running Lamps
112
Interior Lamps
113
Dome Lamp
114
Storage Compartments
116
Glove Box
116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
117
Sun Visors
117
Instrument Panel Cluster
121
Speedometer and Odometer
123
Safety Belt Reminder Light
124
Air Bag Readiness Light
125
Brake System Warning Light
126
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
129
Engine Oil Pressure Light
132
Door Ajar Warning Light
133
Overdrive off Light
133
Low Fuel Warning Light
134
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
135
Comfort Controls
136
Climate Control System
136
Air Conditioner Controls
137
Heating
137
Defogging and Defrosting
138
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
138
Ventilation System
139
Audio Systems
140
Setting the Clock
140
AM-FM Stereo
141
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)
144
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (if Equipped)
149
Tips about Your Audio System
153
Understanding Radio Reception
153
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
154
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
155
Care of Your Compact Discs
155
Fixed Mast Antenna
155
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
156
Defensive Driving
157
Drunken Driving
158
Braking
161
Control of a Vehicle
161
Steering
164
Braking in Emergencies
164
Power Steering
164
Steering Tips
165
Steering in Emergencies
166
Off - Road Recovery
167
Passing
167
Loss of Control
169
Driving at Night
170
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
171
Driving through Flowing Water
173
Driving through Deep Standing Water
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
Loading Your Vehicle
183
Recreational Vehicle Towing
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
Safety Chains
188
Trailer Brakes
188
Driving with a Trailer
189
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
190
Making Turns
190
Driving on Grades
190
Parking on Hills
191
When You Are Ready to Leave after
191
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
Engine Overheating
200
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
202
Towing Your Vehicle
200
Cooling System
203
Recovery Tank
204
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
207
Changing a Flat Tire
210
Spare Tire
214
If a Tire Goes Flat
210
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
Doing Your Own Service Work
225
Fuels in Foreign Countries
228
Checking Things under the Hood
231
Hood Release
232
Engine Compartment Overview
233
Engine Oil
235
When to Add Engine Oil
236
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
237
Engine Oil Additives
238
What to Do with Used Oil
239
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
241
How to Add Fluid
243
Manual Transaxle Fluid
244
When to Check
244
How to Check
244
When to Check and What to Use
245
Hydraulic Clutch
245
How to Check and Add Fluid
245
Engine Coolant
246
Checking Coolant
247
Radiator Pressure Cap
248
Power Steering Fluid
249
Windshield Washer Fluid
250
Brake Fluid
252
Brake Wear
254
Brake Pedal Travel
254
Brake Adjustment
255
Replacing Brake System Parts
255
Bulb Replacement
256
Rear Combination Lamps
260
Tire Inspection and Rotation
263
Buying New Tires
264
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
265
Wheel Replacement
266
Tire Chains
268
Appearance Care
268
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
269
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
270
Cleaning Vinyl
270
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
270
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
271
Windshield and Wiper Blades
271
Washing Your Vehicle
272
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
272
Finish Care
273
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
274
Chemical Paint Spotting
275
Underbody Maintenance
275
Engine Identification
277
Electrical System
278
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
279
Capacities and Specifications
284
Engine Specifications
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
Scheduled Maintenance
290
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
293
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
312
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
323
At each Fuel Fill
323
At Least Once a Month
323
At Least Twice a Year
324
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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
337
(TTY) Users
337
Customer Assistance Offices
337
GM Mobility Program for Persons
338
With Disabilities
338
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
339
Canadian Roadside Assistance
340
Courtesy Transportation
341
Transportation Options
341
Plan Ahead When Possible
341
Warranty Information
342
Reporting Safety Defects to the
343
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
343
States Government
343
Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
344
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
344
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