1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owners Manual

1994 CAVALIER O W E R ' S MANUAL

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I994 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents

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I Part I Seats & Restraint Systems.................. 1.,1 Features & Controls.. ........................... Part 2 Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems.... 91 Part 4 Your Driving and the Road ................ 107 Part 5 Problems on the Road ....................... 127 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 203 Customer Assistance Information .... 221

Includes “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 224

Part 9

Service Station Information .... Last Page

Printed in USA

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Important Notes About this Manual Please keep this manual in your Chevrolet, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.

Vote to Canadian Owners ?or vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Iivision whenever it appears in this manual. ?or Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: lux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre :oncessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.

’ublished by Chevrolet Motor Division

General Motors Corporation

General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, the word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblem and the name Cavalier are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation.

0 Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All rights reserved.

The Heritage of Chevrolet .....................

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The dynamic William C. ‘%illy” Durant shifted gears from making carriages to making cars, forming half of the team that gave birth

to Chevrolet.

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The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public-and was powered by an I available &el-injected V8.

'60s automotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8.

Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of quality and value.

Using Your 7994 Chevrolet Owner’s Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. There are nine parts with thumb-tabbed pages in this manual. Each part begins with a brief list of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want. You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the tabs that help you find a part.

Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Part 2 Features & Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Chevrolet . Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as the mediation/ arbitration procedure. We’ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part.

Part 9: Index Here’s an alphabetical listing bf almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Service Station Information: This is a quick reference of service information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

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In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means: Don’t Don’t do this Don’t let this happen

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Caution Possible lnjuty

Fasten Safety Belts

Master Lighting Switch

Door LocklUnlock

Power Window

Protect Eyes by Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery

Turn Signal Direction

Hazard Warning Flashers A

Headlight High Beam

Parking Lights

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These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature

Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse

Windshield Washer

Windshield Defroster

Rear Window Defogger

Ventilating Fan

Battery Charging System

Fuel

Engine Oil Pressure

Brake

Anti-Lock Brakes

Trunk Release

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Lighter

Horn

Speaker

Hood Release

find information about H e r e YOU’II the seats in your Chevrolet and how . You to use your safety belts properly can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts .

Part I Seats & Restraint Systems

Seats and Seat Controls ............................................................................................ 12 Safety Belts ................................................................................................................ 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .......................................................................... 20 Driver Position .......................................................................................................... 21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ........................................................................... 24 Right Front Passenger Position ................................................................................ 25 Rear Seat Passengers ................................................................................................ 25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............................................................................. 27 Center Passenger Position ........................................................................................ 29 Children ..................................................................................................................... 30 Smaller Children and Babies .................................................................................... 30 Child Restraints ......................................................................................................... 31 Larger Children ......................................................................................................... 38 Safety Belt Extender .................................................................................................. 40 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ........................................................................ 40

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Stas and Stat Controls This section tells you about the seats- how to adjust thern-and &a about reclining seatbacks and head restraints.

Manual Front Seat

kclining Front Seafbsck '0 adjust the seatback, lift the lever or]. he outer side uf the sed md move the tl eathack to where you want it. Release. Si tl he lever to lo& the seatback. Pull up n the kmr and the seat will go to an pright position. ;ut don't have a seatback reclined it Dur vehicle is moving. Y'

Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.

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Manual 4-WayAdjustWe Drker’s Seat (opnouj There are two levers at the front of the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat forward arrd back. The right lever adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. To Adjust the Seat% Forward and Rearward Movement: Lift the left lever up and adjust the sed forward or back. Then release the lever and try to move the seat to be certain that it is locked in place. To Raise or Lower the Front of the seat: Lift the right lever, and lean forward or backward.

Fmni Seatback LaRches (%DOOR MODELS) In 2-door models, the &oat seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless YQU come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. There’s one time the seatback may not fold without some help fmm you: That’s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill. To fold a front seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to w o k properly.

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Easy-Enfry Seaf (RS 2-DOOR AND 2-24 MODELS) The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat.

When you push down on the rear latch and tilt the right front seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward. After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the right front seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks. To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward.

Splif Fold-Down Rear Seaf (OPTION) To Open: Pull forward on the seat tab. To Close: its original position. Push the seatback up to Push the seatback solidly up against the back plate to ensure that the inertial latch hooks. Folding Rear Seaf (WAGON) To add more cargo room, your rear seatback can be easily folded down. Be sure to check your seatback latches now and then by pushing the seatback back and forth. If they do not latch properly, have them checked by your dealer. Remember to keep safety belts clear of seat hinges and latches so they are not damaged when you raise and lower the seatback.

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2. Push down on the filler panel and the

seatback so they lock into a level position.

To Raise the Split Folding Rear Seat: 1. Push down on the edge of the

seatback and pull up the filler panel.

2. Lift the seatback until it loclts in place. Push back and forth on the Seatback to be sure it is locked in place.

To Lower the Split Folding Rear Seat: 1. There is a release lever on the side of

each seat. Pull the release lever forward and pull the seatback forward and down.

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Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.

This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up. (See Safety Belt Warning Light in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.

You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10

mph (16 km/h). so is the child.

2. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

3. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose

it's just a seat on wheels.

4. Put someone on it.

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5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the

vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.

6. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

v6Kicle d & ~ i ; ~ & ! & ~ h&. ‘m&t&sQp, With safety belts,. you slow down as the You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. HereAre Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts - and the Answers

systems only - so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

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Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be -whether you’re

wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?

A: Air bags are in some vehicles today

and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental

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Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never

A You may be an excellent driver, but if

drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? you’re in an accident - even one that isn’t your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 lun/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

7. or the instrument panel ...

8. or the safety belts!

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Safety Belt Warning light When the key is turned to Run or Start, a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for 20 seconds, then it will flash for an additional 55 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on.

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How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Chevrolet, see the section after this one, called Children. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.

Vehicles First SoldIn Canada

Was your Chevrolet first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms to ...” all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your safety belts, please read the Owner’s Manual Safety Belt Supplement. It comes with every new Chevrolet first sold in Canada.

Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle.

And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see Seats in the Index) so you can sit up straight.

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The safety belt loclts if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. It’s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door. That can happen if the door was slammed shut very hard. Just close the door all the way, then slowly open it. If that doesn’t fix it, then your Chevrolet needs service. We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in an emergency.

To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle.

The lap belt should be worn as low on :he hips as possible. In a crash, this lpplies force to the strong pelvic bones. 2nd you’d be less likely to slide under :he lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. rhis could cause serious or even fatal njuries. The shoulder belt should go Iver the shoulder and across the chest. rhese parts of the body are best able to .ake belt restraining forces.

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To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see Seats

in the Index) so you can sit up straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

1. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it cliclts. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.

I: What's wrong with this? ,: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protectior this way.

Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buclded in the wrong

place.

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Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the

ani. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times:

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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Safety Belt Use During Prepncy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap- shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more’likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

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Pear Seat Outside Passenger Dositions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have ap-shoulder belts. Here's how to wear me properly.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don't let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the bod3 are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locla if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head. (This feature is not available on vehicles with a convertible top.)

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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted

and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. You will find them tucked in between the seatback and the interior body, about half-way down the edge of the seatback. Here is how you should install the comfort guide on the shoulder belts: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from

between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

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4. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. See Safety Belts, Rear Seat Passengers in the Index.

To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed.

To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

I Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.

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Smaller Children and Babies

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

I Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you’re the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it.

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I Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it. For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it for you, or you may install it yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for this vehicle.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the

lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint.

6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

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4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through

or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the

release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end

while you push down on the child restraint.

1, Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.

2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint.

3. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

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different dtlrections to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat To use a child restraint here, you will need a special infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

Your dealer can get this and install the hardware for you. It's free. The special belt is GM Part Number 12340286. Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog

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Once the special hardware is installed, 2. Snap one hook of the infant/child please follow the instructions with it seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat. and these steps: 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle. It will stay on the door, ready to be rebuckled for use by adults or older children.

I 3. Put the belt's special latch plate into

the vehicle's safety belt buckle.

8. Put the hook on the free end through

the slot in the latch plate.

4. You can make the belt longer by

tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt.

5. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint.

6. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

9. To make it tight, pull the belt while

you push down on the child restraint. If the belt won't stay tight, switch it end for end.

IO. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the infant/child seat restraint: 1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the special latch plate. Leave the latch plate on the special belt.

2. Push the spring on the hook near the

door and remove the special belt.

Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicle, so it won’t fly around in a crash and injure someone. Remember to reattach the automatic belt again, once the child restraint is removed. Be sure it isn’t twisted.

children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should si1 next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shodder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rem seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly.

Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.

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Q: What if ,ab child ’ shouldet belt, tjdi the small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of

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the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt. See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

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Replacing Safety Belts AjFer a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

4 Safety Belt Eaeder If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty of extra length built in, so it will fasten around almost all people. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.

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H e r e you can learn about the many standard and' optional features on your Chevrolet. and information on starting. shifiing and braking; Also explained are the instrument panel and the :warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly-and what to do if you have a problem .

Keys ............................................................................................................................ 42 43 Locks .......................................................................................................................... Glove Box .................................................................................................................. 47 . . ....................................................................................................................... Ignition 50 Starting Your Engine ................................................................................................. 51 52 Engine Coolant Heater .............................................................................................. 53 Automatic Transaxle ................................................................................................. i ................................................................. Manual Transaxle ................................... 56 1 .................................................. 58 Parking Brake .......................................................... Shfiing into Park .................................................................................... ................. 58 Windows ..... .............................................................................................................. 62 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .............................................................................. 63 .: ............ -65 Headlights ............................................. Interior Lights ............................................................................................................ 67 Windshield Wipers ..................................................................................................... 68 .l ................. 69 Windshield Washer ................................................................................. Cruise Control ........................................................................................................... 70 72 Mirrors ....................................................................................................................... Ashtrays and Lighter ................................................................................................. 75 Sunroof ...................................................................................................................... 75 Instrument Panel ....................................................................................................... 80 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..................................................................... 84

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?he ignition keys are for the ignition IdY.

:he door keys are for the doors and all Ither locks. Vhen a new Chevrolet is delivered, the lealer removes the plugs from the keys, nd gives them to the first owner. Iach plug has a code on it that tells our dealer or a qualified locksmith .ow to male extra keys. Keep the plugs I a safe place. If you lose your keys, ou'll be able to have new ones made asily using these plugs.

NOTICE: Your Chevrolet has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

rhere are several ways to lock and d o c k your vehicle. From the Outside: Use your door ley.

From the Inside: To lock the door, pull the sliding lockin$ lever back. To unlock the door, push the sliding locking lever forward.

If you don’t want the doors to automatically unlock when the key is turned to the OFF position, you can remove the Automatic Door Unlock fuse. For fuse location, see the Index under Fuse Usage. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.

Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, all of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a manual transaxle, all of the doors will lock when the vehicle goes about 8 mph (13 l d h ) . If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running, have that person use the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again, it will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a manual transaxle, the doors will lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph (13 M h ) . All doors will automatically unlock when the key is turned to the OFF position.

Power Door Locks You can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle from the driver or passenger door lock switch. On 4-door models, the switch on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors-that’s a safety feature.

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Remote Trunk Release (OPTION) Pull upward on the remote release handle, located on the floor near the left side of the driver’s seat, to release the trunk lid.

Liftgate Lock (WAGON) To unlock the liftgate from the outside, insert the door l e y and turn it clockwise. Then lift up the bottom of the liftgate. Be sure there are no overhead obstructions before you open the liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass.

Lockout Feature: The remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when the vehicle is unattended. The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch. To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the right until it clicks. When the lockout is on, the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened with the key. To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way to the left.

Remote Liltgate Release (WAGON) Press the yellow liftgate release button located in the glove box to release the liftgate. The automatic transaxle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for the liftgate lock release to work. With a manual transaxle, the parking brake must be set.

Glove Box To open, pinch the handle.

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Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.

Illuminated EntryExit System When you lift the handle of either front door, the lights inside your vehicle will go on. (On the wagon, the rear compartment light will not go on when the doors are opened.) These lights will go off after about 40 seconds, or when the ignition is turned on. For two minutes after you remove the key from the ignition, the lights inside your vehicle will stay on for about 15 seconds to provide an illuminated exit. The illuminated entry/exit system is deactivated when the dome light lever is moved to the OFF position.

Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it.

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Key in the rgnition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so don’t do it. When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your ley from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the door key with you.

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New Khicle ‘Break-in" NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the fist 500 miles (804 km) . Don’t make full- throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “brealring-in” guideline every time you get new brake linings.

Convenience Net (OPTION) Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. Unclip a corner of the convenience net to fit larger objects behind the net, then reclip it to secure them in place. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.

Trunk Cargo Anchors (OPTION) If your vehicle has fold-down rear seats, you’ll find two or four anchors on the back wall of your trunk. You can use these anchors to tie down lighter loads. They prevent things from shifting during sudden stops, turns and maneuvers. These anchors are not for heavier loads. Store those items as far forward in the trunk as possible.

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RUN

.Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: An “on” position in which you c m operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. Lock The only positiop in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Off: ,Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle.

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A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. Run: An “on” position to which the switch returns .after you start your engine and release’the syitch. The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some histru- ment panel WarningJights. Stark Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions Accessory and Run are “qd’ positions’that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as .the radio.

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in Lock and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel le&’and right while you iurh the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

Key Release Button (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the key release button is used. To Remove the Key: Turn the key to the Off position. Press the key release button while turning the key from Off to Lock. Keeping your finger on the button, pull the key straight out.

Starting Your Engine Follow the proper steps to start the engine. Automatic Transaxle: Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only.

NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Manual Transaxle: Hold the clutch pedal to the floor, then shift your gear selector to N (Neutral) while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that’s a safety feature.

To start your engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator

pedal, turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.

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NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

I Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded

110-volt outlet.

NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Chevrolet dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

.Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for your shift lever. In this manual, these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below:

Park P (Park): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

Park

. Reverse Neutral Drive Second First

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Ensure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition ley is in the Run position. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) and also release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See the Index under Shifting Out of P (Park).

Reverse R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.

NOTICE: Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to R only after your vehicle has stopped.

To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see the Index under If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.

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Neutral N (Neutral): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheel: To restart when you’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N wher your vehicle is being towed.

NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

Forward Gears D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. 2 (Second Gear): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills. It can help contro your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on

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NOTICE: Don’t drive in 2 (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use D as much as possible. Don’t shift into 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine.

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1 (First Gear): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than 2. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in 1, the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE: If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into P (Park) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

3.1L V6 Engine: Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation.

Manual Transale There are seven different positions:

First Gear Second Gear

N Neutral 3 Third Gear Fourth Gear Fifth Gear R Reverse

This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transaxle: 1 (First Gear): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h) . If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into 1, put the shift lever in N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1. 2 (Second Gear): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.

3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears): Shift into 3 , 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop: Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.

NOTICE: Shift to R (Reverse) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to R (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transaxle.

Also, use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle.

SHIFT

Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) If you have a manual transaxle, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

Acceleration Shift Speeds: 17 mph (27 k w h ) 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 30 mph (48 km/h) 3rd to 4th 39 mph (63 ltm/h) 4th to 5th 45 mph (72 ltm/h) If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 l d h ) , or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance.

NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transaxle.

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Shijling Into C( P JJ (Park)

(AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODELS ONLY)

Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located between the bucket seats. To Set the Parking Brake: Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

To Release the Parking Brake: Hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the brake lever all the way down.

NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position like this: Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle.

3. Move the ignition key to Lock. 4. Remove the key and take it with you.

If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P (Park).

Torque Lock (AUTOMATIC RWVSAXLE) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park).

Leaving Yqur. Vebjcle W@h:,.the . . Engine Runriing ’ ’ (AUTOllrlATIC TRANSAXLE MODELS ONLY)

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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pushing the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into P (Park).

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Shifting Out of P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Your Cheyrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition is in the Run position. See the Index under Automatic Transaxb. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.)

If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of P (Park), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the 3. Shift to N (Neutral). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the

end of Step 4.

drive gear you want.

5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you

Can.

Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transaxle in R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake.

Parking Over Things That Burn

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Running Your Engine while You’re Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE)

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index.

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Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window.

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Power Window Lock-Out Switch (OPTION) Dn 4-door models, this switch disables the rear passenger power windows. Push the switch forward to lock the windows. Push the switch back to unlock the windows.

Power Windows (OPTION) With power windows, switches on the center console control each of the windows when the ignition is on. In addition, in 4-door models, each rear passenger door has a control switch for its own window. The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. The driver’s window can be opened a small amount by pushing the switch marked AUTO to the first detent. When the switch is fully pressed, the window will go down all the way. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch forward, then release. To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward.

Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the horn pad on your steering wheel.

Tilt Steering Wheel (OPTION) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

Turn Signul/MuiJicnction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Changer Parking Lights Cruise Control (Option) Flash-to-Pass Feature (except in Canada)

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Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights, For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lights with fog lamps at all times, or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.

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To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, have your dealer replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see the Index under Fuses G Circuit Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs.

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I'urn the band marked -:a- to PC to . Parking Lights

turn on:

Side Marker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights

I'urn the band marked -:a- to OFF to

turn off the lights.

Turn the band marked -a- to go to

turn on:

Headlights Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights License Plate Lights

Turn the band marked -n- to OFF to

turn off the lights.

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Dayfime Running Lights (DM) Indicator Light (CANADA ONLY) [f your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights we on.

Dayfime Running Lights (CANADA ONLY) The Canadian federal government has decided that Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.

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Headlight High-Low Beam Changer To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.

Flash-to-Pass (EXCEPT CANADA) Flash-to-Pass lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release. If Your Headlights Are Off Your high beam headlights will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If Your Headlights Are On: Flash-to-Pass does not operate when your headlights are on. Use the lever to change between high and low beams.

The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when:

The ignition is on The headlight switch is off, and The parking brake is released.

When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again. The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL are on. This light means that only the DRL are on. When you turn on your exterior lights, this light will go out. Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time you need to. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake.

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Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by moving the control lever up or down.

Dome Light To turn on the dome light, move the lever all the way up.