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2000 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10410955 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i.
Table of Contents Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Hatch Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Sig.
Table of Contents (cont'd) Braking/Anti-lock Brakes (If Equipped) ASR System Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer He.
Table of Contents (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care Section 7 Section 6 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenanc.
Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CAMARO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
vii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owne r ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it 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 quickl y .
viii V ehicle Damage W arnings 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 .
ix For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD.
Service Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Premium Fuel Recommended Use unleaded gas only, 91 Octane or higher. See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 .
1- 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly .
1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them and also about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches and the folding rear seatback. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
1-3 4-W ay Manual Seats There are two levers located at the front of the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat forward and rearward. The right lever adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. T o adjust the seats forward and rearward, lift the lever under the left front of the seat.
1-4 Reclining Front Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
1-5 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
1-6 Folding Rear Seatback The rear seatback in your vehicle folds down to provide more storage space. T o fold the seatback down: 1. Pull forward on both levers. 2. Fold the seatback down. T o raise the seatback: 1. Lift the seatback to its locked, upright position.
1-7 CAUTION: It is extremely danger ous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas ar e more likely to be seriously injur ed or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
1-8 Why Safety Belts W ork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’ s just a seat on wheels.
1-9 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield .
1-10 or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense.
1-1 1 Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
1-12 How to W ear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part 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 vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.
1-13 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
1-14 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.
1-15 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury .
1-16 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
1-17 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury .
1-18 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.
1-19 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
1-20 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 .
1-21 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
1-22 United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
1-23 The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear .
1-24 When should an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’ s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 12 to 18 mph (19 to 29 km/h).
1-25 What will you see after an air bag inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver ’ s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger ’ s bag -- will be hot for a short time.
1-26 NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger ’ s air bag, the bag may not work properly . Y ou may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger ’ s air bag.
1-27 Rear Seat Passengers It’ s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
1-28 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.
1-29 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.
1-30 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
1-31 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
1-32 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb.
1-33 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types.
1-34 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash.
1-35 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
1-36 A booster seat (F) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system.
1-37 CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
1-38 If your vehicle is not a convertible, two top strap anchors are already installed for the rear seating positions. Y ou’ll find the anchors behind the rear seat, on the floor in the cargo area. Anchor the top strap to this bracket. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself.
1-39 T ilt 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. 3. 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.
1-40 4. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
1-41 CAUTION: A child in a rear - facing child restraint can be seriously injur ed or killed if the right front passenger’ s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear - facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
1-42 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. 5. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
1-43 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.
1-44 Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’ s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of 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.
1-45 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. 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.
2- 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting 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.
2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
2-3 This key is for the ignition only . This key is for the doors and all other locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the bar - coded plugs from the door keys and gives them to the first owner . However , the ignition keys don’t have plugs.
2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be danger ous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
2-5 Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Press the power door lock switch located on the driver ’ s door to lock or unlock both doors at once. The power door lock switch works at all times, except when lockout prevention (if equipped) is programmed. The unlock switch only works when the ignition is in RUN, ACC or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
2-6 Lockout Prevention (If Equipped) T o protect you from locking your keys in the vehicle, this feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open, a chime will sound five times as a reminder to take the keys out of the ignition before locking the door .
2-7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2-8 Operation The driver ’ s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed on the transmitter . If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, the passenger ’ s door will also unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The hatch will unlock when the REAR 2X button on the transmitter is pressed twice within five seconds (pause slightly between presses) and as long as the ignition is turned to OFF .
2-9 Matching T ransmitter(s) T o Y our V ehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer . Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer .
2-10 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the battery .
2-1 1 Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by the remote keyless entry system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver . The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously .
2-12 Hatch Release Y our door key opens the hatch from the outside. If your vehicle has the content theft - deterrent/alarm system and the system is armed, opening the hatch this way will trigger the alarm. First, disarm the system or use the remote keyless entry transmitter to open the hatch.
2-13 Theft V ehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle 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. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’ s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it.
2-14 Content Theft - Deterrent/Alarm System (Option) If your vehicle has this option, it has a theft - deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system will sound the horn and flash the parking lamps if the vehicle is broken into. Arming the System The alarm system can be armed to detect break - ins by locking your vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter or by locking the doors with the power door lock switch.
2-15 Shock Sensor Coupe Convertible The shock sensor is what triggers the alarm when it detects a blow to your vehicle. It is located over the wheelhouse near the spare tire in the hatch area, on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle. There are two levels of alarms via the shock sensor .
2-16 Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter Locking If all the doors are closed, locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter will immediately arm the system. The horn will chirp twice and the parking lamps will flash, confirming that the system is armed.
2-17 P ASS - Key II Y our vehicle is equipped with the P ASS - Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft - deterrent system. P ASS - Key II is a passive theft - deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
2-18 Feature Customization (If Equipped) Y our vehicle’ s content theft - deterrent/alarm system, locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can program depend upon the options that came with your vehicle.
2-19 Entering Programming Mode T o program any feature, your vehicle must be in the programming mode. Follow these steps: 1. Put your key in the ignition. 2. T urn the ignition to RUN to disarm the content theft - deterrent/alarm system. 3. T urn the ignition to OFF .
2-20 T o change the mode, do the following: 1. T urn the courtesy lamps on by turning the instrument panel brightness control all the way up. 2. Count the number of chimes you hear . The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for . 3.
2-21 Remote Keyless Entry V erification This feature provides feedback when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless entry transmitter . Programmable Modes Y our vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes: Mode 1: All Off (The headlamps will not flash and the horn will not sound to provide you feedback that a lock/unlock command has been received by the remote keyless entry transmitter .
2-22 Theft-Deterrent Arming Method W ith this feature, you can program your vehicle to arm the content theft - deterrent/alarm system using the remote keyless entry transmitter , the power door lock switch or by passive arming. Programmable Modes Y our vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes: Mode 1: Alarm System Off (The system will not arm.
2-23 Theft-Deterrent Arming V erification W ith this feature, you can program your vehicle to give verification when the theft - deterrent system has been armed. Programmable Modes Y our vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes: Mode 1: All Off (No horn chirps or parking lamp flash.
2-24 Driver ’s Door Alarm Delay and Shock Sensor Enable These features will allow you to change when the alarm system will sound and to turn the shock sensor on or off. Programmable Modes Y our vehicle can be programmed to one of the following modes: Mode 1: Zero Delay and Shock Sensor Disabled (The alarm will sound immediately if the driver ’ s door is opened with your key and the shock sensor will not be available to measure sharp blows to your vehicle.
2-25 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
2-26 CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF .
2-27 Key Release Button If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. Y ou must press the key release button to turn the ignition key to LOCK before you can take your key out. Starting Y our Engine Automatic T ransmission Move your shift lever to P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
2-28 Starting Y our 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. W ithout pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to ST AR T . 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 ST AR T for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner .
2-29 Starting Y our 5.7L V8 Engine 1. W ithout pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST AR T . 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 ST AR T for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner .
2-30 NOTICE: Y our engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer . If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly .
2-31 T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the outside of the underhood fuse box. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 - volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
2-32 Automatic T ransmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever . P ARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’ s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily . CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
2-33 Ensure the shift lever is fully in P ARK (P) before starting the engine. Y our vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Y ou have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from P ARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN.
2-34 AUT OMA TIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
2-35 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). Y ou can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the gearshift lever is put in FIRST (1) gear , the transmission won’ t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.
2-36 Manual T ransmission Operation 5-Speed This is your shift pattern for your five - speed manual transmission. Here’ s how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Push the clutch and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
2-37 6-Speed This is your shift pattern for your six - speed manual transmission. Here’ s how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Push the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
2-38 Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. Y ou could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy .
2-39 This light helps you to get the best possible fuel economy . It will come on under these conditions: The engine coolant temperature is greater than 170 F (77 C), Y ou are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and Y ou are at 35 percent throttle or less.
2-40 T o release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in 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 parking brakes to overheat.
2-41 Shifting Into P ARK (P) (Automatic T ransmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
2-42 Leaving Y our V ehicle W ith the Engine Running (Automatic T ransmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Y our vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
2-43 If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
2-44 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different.
2-45 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly .
2-46 Power W indows (If Equipped) Switches on the driver ’ s door control each window when the ignition is on or when RAP is active. (See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index.) The switch for the driver ’ s window has an express - down feature.
2-47 Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. It is located on the left side of the steering column. Y ou can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. T o tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever .
2-48 T urn 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. T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically .
2-49 Windshield W ipers Y ou can control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it, located on the turn signal/multifunction lever . For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST . Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go.
2-50 Cruise Control (Option) W ith cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
2-51 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. Y ou could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise contr ol switch off until you want to use cruise control.
2-52 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the set button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. T o slow down in very small amounts, briefly push the button.
2-53 The main lamp control is a knob that works these lamps: Headlamps T aillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights T urn the knob to this position to turn on your parking lamps and other operating lamps and lights without your headlamps.
2-54 When it’ s dark enough outside, your front turn signal lamps will go out and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps will also come on. When it’ s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and your front turn signal lamps will come on.
2-55 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control The thumbwheel controls the brightness of your instrument panel lights. Move the thumbwheel to brighten or dim the lights. If you move the thumbwheel all the way up, your courtesy lamps will come on.
2-56 Delayed Illumination W ith delayed illumination, the courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for 25 seconds after you enter the vehicle and close the door . They will also stay on for five seconds after you exit the vehicle and close the doors. Delayed illumination will be shortened if the ignition is turned to RUN or if the power locks are activated.
2-57 Mirrors Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it. Y ou can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare.
2-58 Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e.
2-59 Cargo Cover Using the Cargo Cover The cargo cover can be closed for hidden storage in the rear area of your vehicle. It can also help reduce noise in the vehicle when placed in the upright position, closing out the rear - end area. When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to open the cover and place the items in the rear area of the vehicle.
2-60 CAUTION: An improperly stor ed cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver . Y ou or others could be injured. If you r emove the cover , always store it outside your vehicle. When you put it back, always be sur e that it is securely reattached.
2-61 Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also swing them to the side. V isor V anity Mirr or Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the vanity mirror . Accessory Power Outlet The accessory power outlet is located behind a closed cover in front of the parking brake on the console.
2-62 T - T op Roof Panels (Option) Removing the T -T op Roof Panels CAUTION: Don’t try to remove the T - top panel while the vehicle is moving. T rying to remove a T - top panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could fly off and strike another vehicle.
2-63 2. Then pull on the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift the outer edge of the panel and pull it toward you. Then carry the panel to the rear of the vehicle for storage. Storing the T -T op Roof Panels CAUTION: If the T - top panel is not stored pr operly , it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver .
2-64 1. Open the cargo cover completely . Place the panel in the correct slot (DRIVER or P ASSENGER) in the rear area of your vehicle. Make sure the handle is open and facing you when you put it in the storage slot. 2. Push the handle down to close and secure the panel in the slot.
2-65 Installing the T -T op Roof Panels CAUTION: An improperly attached r oof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle. Y ou or others could be injured. After installing the r oof panel, always check that it is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel.
2-66 NOTICE: Do not attempt to install the panels by sliding them horizontally toward the center roof rail. Doing so may cause the weatherstrips to be aligned improperly , which may result in leaks and possible damage to the weatherstrips. NOTICE: High pressur e car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
2-67 T -T op Sunshades 1. Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT . Unlatch the driver ’ s side T - top, raise it halfway and close the latch handle. 2. W ith the top raised and resting on the center roof rail, slide the flat edge of the sunshade panel (with the vinyl side to the glass) between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front of the vehicle.
2-68 5. Pull the sunshade back a little and remove the backing paper from the V elcro buttons. Push the sunshade back into place, sticking the V elcro to the glass. 6. Ins tal l the T - top, close the latch and lock the T - top. Repeat the above steps for the passenger side sunshade.
2-69 Convertible T op (If Equipped) The following procedures explain the proper operation of your convertible top. Lowering Y our Convertible T op NOTICE: Don’t leave your convertible out with the top down for any long periods of time. The sun and the rain can damage your seat material and other things inside your vehicle.
2-70 4. Unlock the front of the convertible top by pushing on the smaller part of the latch, then pulling down on the larger part of the latch. Be sure the hook on the latch that attaches into the hole at the windshield releases. 5. Make sure there is nothing or anyone on or around the top.
2-71 Installing the Boot Cover After lowering the convertible top, you’ll want to install the boot cover . The three - piece boot cover is stored in a bag in the hatch. 1. Flip the two convertible top latches to the closed position. 2. Open the hatch and remove the two side covers and the middle section from the storage bag.
2-72 Removing Y our Boot Cover 1. Open the hatch. Remove the middle piece of the cover by pushing in on the latch and lifting up on the cover . 2. Remove the two side pieces of the boot cover by lifting the rear cover and sliding them out of their slots.
2-73 3. Store each piece of the cover in its separate compartment according to the graphic printed inside of the storage bag. Store the bag in the hatch and close the hatch. 4. Disengage the two convertible top latches. Raising Y our Convertible T op 1.
2-74 4. Push and hold the up arrow on top part of the convertible TOP switch. 5. Pull down on the latches and align the hooks with the holes. Push forward on the larger part of the latch until it clicks. Do not force the latch. If it is hard to lock, the top is not properly aligned.
2-75 NOTICE: The convertible top may be tight when pushing forward on the latch when your vehicle is new , but it will loosen up with time. Make sure that the hooks are pr operly aligned before using any kind of force. If your vehicle suffers a power loss, such as a dead battery , you can still raise the top manually by turning the valve in the driver ’ s side of the hatch.
2-76 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System.
2-77 A. Air V ents B. Main Lamp Control C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Horn E. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped) F . Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) Button or Second - Gear Start Button (V6 Automatic without ASR) (If Equipped) G. Audio System H. Comfort Control System I.
2-78 Instrument Panel Cluster Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, your engine’ s rpms, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically .
2-79 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
2-80 T achometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red ar ea, or engine damage may occur . W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
2-81 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
2-82 V oltmeter Y ou can read the battery voltage on your voltmeter . If it reads less than 1 1 volts or more than 16 volts while your engine is running, and it stays there, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked right away .
2-83 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully . Y ou may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or , the pedal may go closer to the floor . It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
2-84 ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System W arning Light (Option) This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. If the warning light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’ s a problem.
2-85 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is approaching an overheating condition. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
2-86 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly . This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty .
2-87 If the light stops flashing and remains on steady , see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle . Find a safe place to park your vehicle. T urn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine.
2-88 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.
2-89 On the 3800 V6 engine, the oil pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (140 to 827 kPa). On the 5.7L V8 engine, oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal.
2-90 Low Oil Light This warning light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. If the light stays on after starting your engine, your engine oil level may be too low . Y ou may need to add oil.
2-91 Service V ehicle Light This warning light should come on in your instrument panel cluster for a three - second bulb check when you first start your vehicle. If the light doesn’t come on, have it serviced. This light will stay on steady if you have certain non - emission related vehicle problems.
2-92 Fuel Gage Y our fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignition is on. When the indicator nears E (empty), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
3- 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
3-2 Comfort Controls W ith this system you can control the heating, air conditioning and ventilation in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has the flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. Fan Control Knob T urn this knob to select the force of air you want.
3-3 BI - LEVEL: Air is directed through the upper air vents and the heater ducts. VENT : Air flows through the upper air vents. HEA TER: This setting directs most of the air through the heater ducts and some of the air through the windshield defroster vents.
3-4 Defogging and Defrosting 1. T urn the air control knob to defrost. 2. T urn the temperature control knob to the desired setting. 3. T urn the fan control knob to the desired speed. The side window defogging works equally as well in the heater , blend and defrost modes.
3-5 V entilation System Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the vents. Y our vehicle’ s flow - through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the blower fan is running.
3-6 Audio Systems Y our audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. Y ou will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
3-7 Finding a Station AM - FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: T urn the lower knob to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there.
3-8 Setting the T one BASS: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Slide the lever up or down to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: T urn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.
3-9 CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player . T o activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. T urn the ignition to RUN or ACC.
3-10 Playing the Radio PWR - V OL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously . RECALL: Press this button to recall the station being played.
3-1 1 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the AUTO TONE equalization that you selected will also be automatically selected for that button.
3-12 AUT O T ONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations. C/W will appear on the display when you first press AUTO T ONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appear on the display .
3-13 PREV (1): Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection.
3-14 EJECT : Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play . EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
3-15 Monsoon AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Included with the Monsoon AM - FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic T one Control are eight high performance speakers and an eight channel amplifier .
3-16 SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds, and SCAN will appear on the display . Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning.
3-17 Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them. AUTO T ONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country/western, classical, news, rock, pop and jazz stations.
3-18 PREV (1): Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous track if the current selection has been playing for less than eight seconds. If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than eight seconds, it will go to the beginning of the current selection.
3-19 T runk-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped) W ith the optional compact disc changer , you can play up to 12 discs continuously . Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays.
3-20 Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer . Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left.
3-21 If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs, the CD symbol will flash on the display until the changer is ready to play . When a CD begins playing, a disc and track number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of the magazine.
3-22 CD AUX: Press this button to play a CD if you have a magazine loaded in the changer and the radio is playing. T o return to the radio while a CD is playing press AM - FM. Y ou can also press the CD AUX button to switch between a CD in the radio and a CD in the trunk - mounted CD changer , if both are loaded.
3-23 Activating the Theft - Deterrent Featur e The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
3-24 Disabling the Theft - Deterrent Featur e Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition to ACC or RUN. 2. T urn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together . Hold them down until SEC shows on the display .
3-25 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio and compact disc functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. VOLUME: Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease volume. PLA Y : Press this button to play a cassette tape or compact disc when the radio is playing.
3-26 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines.
3-27 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.
3-28 3. Press and hold the T APE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds. 4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer ’ s recommended cleaning time.
4- 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.
4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.
4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness.
4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel (with V8 engine) or at each front wheel and at both rear wheels (with V6 engine).
4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
4-10 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re - engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in the Index.
4-1 1 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’ s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
4-15 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up.
4-16 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively .
4-17 What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Y our eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night.
4-18 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
4-19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents.
4-20 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Thr ough Deep Standing W ater 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.
4-21 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
4-22 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.
4-23 Once you are moving on the freeway , make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway , move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.
4-24 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy .
4-25 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
4-26 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
4-27 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful.
4-28 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index.
4-29 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
4-30 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
4-31 The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door . It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
4-32 If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
4-33 Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly . That’ s the reason for this part. In it are many time - tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.
4-34 W eight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) under normal driving conditions. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) when driven on long grades at high ambient temperatures (above 90 F/ 32 C).
4-35 If you’re using a weight - carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a weight - distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
4-36 Safety Chains Y ou should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer .
4-37 Passing Y ou’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer . And, because you’re a good deal longer , you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
4-38 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear befor e you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
4-39 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
5- 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 3 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 -.
5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
5-3 Other W arning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
5-5 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to a heavy , unpainted, metal engine part.
5-6 8. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery .
5-7 Removal Procedur e A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
5-8 NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper , fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. W ith current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Y our vehicle can be towed with wheel - lift or car - carrier equipment.
5-9 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
5-10 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty . See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index. If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
5-1 1 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Coolant Recovery T ank CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
5-12 When it is cool, remove the coolant recovery tank cap and look at the dipstick. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL COLD. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
5-13 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
5-14 NOTICE: In cold weather , water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the pr oper coolant mixture. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
5-15 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pr essure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressur e cap, is hot.
5-16 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only) NOTICE: Y our engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this pr ocedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
5-17 CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve.
5-18 5. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 6. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 7. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans.
5-19 9. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) 1.
5-20 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
5-21 7. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up like this. 8. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level.
5-22 If a Tir e Goes Flat It’ s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it’ s much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
5-23 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is located in the rear area behind the trim panel on the passenger ’ s side. First you must remove the cargo cover .
5-24 Find the plastic screw heads in the trim panel over the spare tire. See “Compact Spare T ire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare. Use a coin or a key to turn the screw heads until the slots point front and back to the unlock position.
5-25 Remove the wing nut and adapter and pull out the spare. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B)..
5-26 The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the lift head a little. If your wheel has a center cap, pry it off using the wheel wrench. If your vehicle has a bolt - on wheel cover , loosen the plastic caps using the wheel wrench and remove the wheel cover .
5-27 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet..
5-28 2. Position the jack under the vehicle. There is a notch in the vehicle’ s rocker flange on the coupe model. Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch nearest the flat tire. On convertible models, place the jack in a similar location.
5-29 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
5-30 5. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
5-31 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 8. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Install the plastic caps for the bolt - on wheel cover or the decorative plastic caps if your vehicle has the optional alloy wheels.
5-32 CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sur e to use the corr ect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sur e to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
5-33 1. T rim Panel 2. Bolt 3. Cover 4. Jack 5. W ing Nut 6. Adapter 7. Compact Spare T ire 8. Full - Size T ire 9. Carpet Flap 10. Tire Storage Bolt 1 1.
5-34 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
5-35 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
6- 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
6-4 It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor V ehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection.
6-5 T o provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly . Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
6-6 Filling Y our T ank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently , and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or r efueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.
6-7 CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly . This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather .
6-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
6-9 Hood Release T o open the hood, first pull the handle located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver ’ s side. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the hood release located at the center area of the hood. Lift the hood.
6-10 When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Battery C. Radiator Fill Cap D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) F . W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Cooling Fans H.
6-1 1 When you open the hood of the 5.7L V8 engine, you’ll see: A. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Battery C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) F . Engine Cooling Fans G. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir H.
6-12 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly . Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light appears on the instrument panel, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Low Oil Light” in the Index.
6-13 Do not check the 5.7L V8 engine oil level after the engine has been sitting overnight. A higher than normal reading might be obtained. Check oil level with the oil warm. T urn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan.
6-14 NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross - hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The oil fill cap is located at the rear of your engine compartment on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle.
6-15 5.7L V8 Engine As shown in the chart, if you have the 5.7L V8 engine, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness.
6-16 3800 V6 Engine As shown in the chart, if you have the 3800 V6 engine, SAE 10W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 5W - 30 if it’ s going to be colder than 60 F (16 C) before your next oil change. When it’ s very cold, you should use SAE 5W - 30.
6-17 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil Y our vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil.
6-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter . See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
6-19 Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement T o remove the air cleaner/filter: 1. Unlatch the two clamps located on the front of the filter . 2. Lift the cover and remove the filter . 3. Replace the filter . See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index for the type of filter to use.
6-20 4. Close the cover without an overlap (clamp will not latch with an overlap) and latch the clamps. Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
6-21 How to Check Because this operation can be a little dif ficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
6-22 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. W ith the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P ARK (P). W ith your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
6-23 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.
6-24 Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 6 - Speed (5 - Speed Similar) 1. Remove the filler plug.
6-25 When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
6-26 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX - COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX - COOL extended life coolant.
6-27 What to Use Use a mixture of one - half clean, drinkable water and one - half DEX - COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
6-28 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on the cap of the coolant recovery tank. The coolant level should be at COLD, or a little higher . When your engine is warm, the level on the dipstick should be up to HOT , or a little higher .
6-29 Radiator Pressur e Cap NOTICE: Y our radiator cap is an 18 psi (124 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sur e the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
6-30 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H (hot) mark. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the C (cold) mark. What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
6-31 Open the cap labeled W ASHER FLUID ONL Y . Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’ s instructions for adding water . Don’t mix water with ready - to - use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to fr eeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
6-32 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear . When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
6-33 After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the plastic seam (B), near the base of the filler neck. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only .
6-34 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
6-35 The park brake system has separate brake linings that do not self adjust for wear . If the park brake lever pulls up more than eighteen clicks, the parking brakes need adjustment. See your dealer . Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex.
6-36 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer ’ s service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
6-37 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Remove the two screws in the stoplamp lens. 2. Gently pull the assembly out, turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove the bulb from the back of the assembly . 3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Rear Lamps T o change any rear bulb, you have to remove the entire housing.
6-38 4. Pull the assembly off from the outside. 5. T o remove a socket with a tab, press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise. T o remove a socket without a tab, turn the socket counterclockwise. 6. Pull the bulb from the socket. 7. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
6-39 3. T urn the bulb and socket counterclockwise and gently pull out. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information.
6-40 Wiper Blade Element Replacement T o replace the wiper blade element, follow these steps: 1. Locate the heel end of the wiper blade assembly that has the two notches held by the wiper blade claw . 2. Hold the wiper blade assembly with one hand and pull the element gently with the other hand.
6-41 CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. Y ou could have an air - out and a serious accident. See “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index.
6-42 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’ s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: T oo much flexing T oo much heat Tir e overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy .
6-43 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. If you don’t have P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS - C tires or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 - GS tires, use the rotation pattern shown above for your tires.
6-44 Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T ire - Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
6-45 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the T ire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall.
6-46 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear , traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.
6-47 T emperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
6-48 Each new wheel should have the same load - carrying capacity , diameter , width, of fset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
6-49 T ire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/55R16, P245/50ZR16 or P275/40ZR17 size tires, don’t use tir e chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’ s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer r ecommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and r oad conditions.
6-50 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ’ s warnings and instructions.
6-51 Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set.
6-52 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar , asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them of f quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner .
6-53 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
6-54 Cleaning the Outside of Y our V ehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty , depth of color , gloss retention and durability . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’ s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water .
6-55 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. W ash the vehicle as soon as possible.
6-56 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome - Plated Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
6-57 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets.
6-58 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
6-59 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
6-60 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty .
6-61 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
6-62 Main Fuse Block Fuse Usage ST OP/ HAZ A RD Hazard Flashers, Brake Switch Assembly TUR N B/U T raction Control/Second - Gear Start Switch, Back - Up Lamp Switch, T urn Flasher , Daytime Running La.
6-63 Fuse Usage IGN Aftermarket Use Only STG W HL CNTRL Steering Wheel Controls Illumination WIP E R /W AS H W iper Motor Assembly , W iper/W asher Switch BA TT Aftermarket Use Only WINDOWS Power W in.
6-64 Fuse Usage AIR P UMP Air Pump Relay and Bleed V alve LH HD LP DR Left Headlamp Door and Module RH H D L P D R Right Headlamp Door and Module HO R N Horn Relay AB S B A T - 1 Anti - Lock Brake Sys.
6-65 Fuse Usage ENG S E N Mass Air Flow , Heated Oxygen Sensor , Skip Shift Solenoid (V8 Only), Reverse Lockout Solenoid, Brake Switch STR TR Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Clutch Pedal Switch AB S IGN Anti - Lock Brake System Module PC M I G N Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ETC Electronic Throttle Control (V6 Only) ENG C TRL Ignition Module (V6 Only), Automatic T ransmission and Charcoal Canister Purge Solenoid A/ C CR U I SE Air Conditioning Compressor Relay , Cruise Control Switches and Module Fuse Usage ENG C TRL Engine Controls, Fuel Pump, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), A.
6-66 Replacement Bulbs Back - Up 3155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center High - Mounted Stoplamp 921 . . . . . . . . . . . Front Parking and T urn Signal 3157 K . . . . . . . . . Headlamps Low Beam 4703 . . . . . . . . .
6-67 Engine Specifications T ype VIN Engine Code K V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIN Engine Code G V8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V alve Arrangement In - Head .
7- 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance.
7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Pr otection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Envir onment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Scheduled Maintenance 7-6 Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. The system will show you when to change the oil -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-7.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-8.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-10 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher .
Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-12 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter . Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace engine air cleaner filter .
Scheduled Maintenance 7-14 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher .
Scheduled Maintenance 7-15 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traf fic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher .
Scheduled Maintenance 7-16 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter .
7-17 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
7-18 Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
7-19 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
7-20 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. W ith an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P).
7-21 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
7-22 Throttle System Inspection (Except 3800 Series V6 Engine) Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear . Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.
7-23 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity .
7-24 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC - LB. Rear Axle (Standard Differential) SAE 7 5W - 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
7-25 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
7-26 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED.
8- 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments.
8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days.
8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F o r T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-007 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 T elephone: 905-644-41 12 Fax: 905-644-4866 Caribbean Numbers 1-800-496-9992 (English) Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Puerto Rico 1-800-751-4135 (English) Dominican Republic 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) Dominican Republic 1-800-496-9994 U.
8-6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program T o enhance Chevrolet’ s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center . As the owner of a 2000 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.
8-7 Chevrolet offers Courtesy T ransportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy T ransportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New V ehicle Limited W arranty to eligible purchasers of 2000 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks.
8-8 Courtesy T ransportation Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles.
8-9 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.
8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.
8-1 1 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 222 - 1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .
8-12 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 2000 CHEVROLET SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 2000 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
8-13 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Chevrolet 2000 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Chevrolet 2000 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Chevrolet 2000 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Chevrolet 2000 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Chevrolet 2000, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Chevrolet 2000.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Chevrolet 2000. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Chevrolet 2000 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
