Chevrolet 2005 Epica Especificações

Seats and Restraint Systems... 1-1Front Seats... 1-2Rear Seats...

To adjust the power seat, do the following:Move the seat forward orrearward by pushing andholding the switchtoward the front or rear ofthe vehicle.Rai

Outside Power MirrorsThe control for thepower mirrors is locatedon the driver’s sideinstrument panel, belowthe side outlet.Move the outside power mirr

Outside Heated MirrorsWhen you operate the rear window defogger, the heateddriver’s and passenger’s outside power mirrors arewarmed to help clear them

Sunglasses Storage CompartmentThe sunglasses storage compartment is located on theheadliner. To open the sunglasses storagecompartment, press the rear

SunroofIf your vehicle has this feature, the sunroof switch islocated on the headliner between the sun visors.The sunroof can be opened to a vent posi

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Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5Other Warning Devices ...

Hold Mode Light ...3-39Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-40Tire Pressure Light ...

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Instrument Panel Overview3-4

The main components of your instrument panel arethe following:A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-28.B. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instr

Heated SeatsYour vehicle may have heated front seats.The buttons are located onthe center console abovethe ashtray.There is a button for the driver’s

HornPress near or on the horn symbols on your steeringwheel pad to sound the horn.Tilt WheelYour vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjustth

Turn and Lane-Change SignalsThe turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. These positionsallow you to signal a turn

Windshield WipersUse this lever located on the right side of the steeringwheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignitionmust be turned to ON to o

Misting FunctionMove the lever toward, but not completely into, theAUTO position for a single wiping cycle. Hold it thereuntil the windshield wipers s

Cruise ControlIf your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain aspeed of about 18 mph (29 km/h) or more withoutkeeping your foot on the accelerato

The cruise control lever islocated on the right side ofthe steering wheel.1. Press the ON-OFF button to turn cruise control on.An indicator light on t

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:• Move the cruise control lever to SET/COAST

Exterior LampsThe lever on the left side of the steering columnoperates the exterior lamps.The exterior lamp band has three positions:23(Headlamps): T

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier forothers to see the front of your vehicle during theday. DRL can be helpful

Fog LampsIf your vehicle has this feature, use your fog lamps forbetter visibility in foggy or misty conditions.The button for the foglamps is located

But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving.{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. E

Dome LampThe switch on the dome lamp has three positions. TheON position will turn on the lamp. The lamp will stayon until it is manually turned off.

Accessory Power OutletsYour vehicle has an accessory power outlet. With anaccessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliaryelectrical equipment such a

Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterThe front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located at thelower part of the center instrument panel, behind acover. Pres

M (Minute): To go forward one minute, press theM button once. To go forward more than one minute,press and hold the button until the correct minuteis

0 (Off): To turn the fan off, turn the knob all the waycounterclockwise to the off position.TEMP (Temperature): Turn the middle knob clockwiseor count

Using these settings together for long periods of timemay cause the air inside of your vehicle to become toodry. To prevent this from happening, after

Rear Window and Outside MirrorDefoggerYour vehicle has a rear window and outside mirrordefogger. This feature will only work when the ignition isturne

A. SelectedtemperatureB. Defroster indicatorC. Air distributionmode indicatorD. Air conditioningindicatorE. Outsidetemperaturedisplay modeindicatorF.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase the desiredtemperature by 1°F (0.5°C). Turn the knobcounterclockwise to decrease the desired temperatureby 1°F (0.

A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to overridethe automatic system and turn the air conditioningsystem on or off. When A/C is pressed, the indi

Head RestraintsAdjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chances of a ne

SensorsThe solar sensor (A) on your vehicle monitors solarradiation and uses the information to maintain theselected temperature by initiating needed

Defogging and DefrostingFog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidityor moisture condensing on the cool window glass.This can be minimized

<T (Rear): Press this button to turn the rearwindow and outside mirror defogger on or off. Thebutton is located below the audio system. An indicato

Passenger Compartment Air FilterYour vehicle has a passenger compartment air filter.It is located on the passenger side at the base ofthe windshield an

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages thatmay be on your vehicle. The pictures will help youlocate them

Your vehicle has this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explainedon the following pages.3-31

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how fa

Safety Belt Reminder ToneIf your vehicle has this feature, a tone will sound forseveral seconds when the ignition is turned to ONto remind people to f

Passenger Airbag Status IndicatorYour rearview mirror has a passenger airbag statusindicator.When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, thepassen

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right front passe

The front head restraintsalso tilt forward.To tilt the head restraint, first put it in its upright positionby pushing it forward fully and releasing it

Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and

Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLightIf your vehicle has ananti-lock brake system,this light will come on whenthe ignition is turned toON and may stay o

Traction Control System (TCS)Warning LightIf your vehicle has theTraction Control System(TCS), this light comes onfor a few seconds whenthe ignition i

Traction Off LightIf you have the tractioncontrol system, this lightwill come on whenthe traction control systemhas been turned off.This light will co

Engine Coolant Temperature GageYour vehicle has anengine coolant temperaturegage. With the ignitionturned to ON, thisgage shows the enginecoolant temp

Malfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine LightYour vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition, and emissioncontrol

If the Light Is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:• Reducing vehicle speed• Avoiding hard accelerations• Avoiding s

Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. SeeGasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will

Oil Pressure LightIf you have low engine oilpressure, this light will stayon after you start yourengine, or come on whenyou are driving.This indicates

Cruise Control LightThis light comes onwhenever you set yourcruise control.The light will go out when the cruise control is turnedoff. See Cruise Cont

{CAUTION:If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspres

Trunk Ajar Light (Sedan)This light will come onwhen the trunk is notcompletely closed.Fuel GageYour fuel gage tells youabout how much fuel youhave lef

Low Fuel Warning LightThis light comes on whenthe fuel tank is low on fuel.The low fuel warning light comes on when there isapproximately 2.0 gallons

Radio with CD (Base Level)Playing the RadioON/OFF: Press this knob to turn the system on and off.VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecreas

Automatic StoreSix FM1 preset stations with the strongest reception inthe region can be automatically stored. Press the ASTbutton for longer than one

Playing a CDInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.You can insert a CD with the i

X (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject maybe activated with either the ignition or radio off.CD MessagesCHECK CD: If this message appears o

Setting Preset StationsUp to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), canbe programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons,by performing the following

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)SOUND (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balancebetween the right and the left speakers, press this buttonuntil BAL ap

TRACK (Previous/Next Track): Turn this knob onenotch to go to the start of the current track or to go to thenext track. The track number will appear o

Root DirectoryThe root directory will be treated as a folder. If the rootdirectory has compressed audio files, the directorywill be displayed as F1 ROO

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you sh

File System and NamingThe song name that will be displayed will be thesong name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If thesong name is not present in th

5 DN (Down): Press this pushbutton to go to theprevious directory.6 UP: Press this pushbutton to go to the next directory.TRACK (Previous/Next File):

Trunk-Mounted CD ChangerIf your vehicle has the CD changer, you can play up to6 CDs continuously. Normal size CDs may be playedusing the trays supplie

Remember to keep the door closed whenever possibleto keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer.To remove the CD trays,press the CD tray butto

Playing a CDIf an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”later in this section.TRACK (Reverse/Fast Forward): Turn this knob toselect the previ

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsIf your vehicle has thisfeature, some audiocontrols can be adjusted atthe steering wheel. Theyinclude the following:VOLwx

Care of Your CD PlayerThe use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is notadvised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of theCD optics with lubrica

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2Defensive Driving ...4-2Drunken Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively.Please start with a very im

Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adultpopulation — choose never to drink alcohol, so theynever drive after drinking. For persons under

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can

The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada,sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some othercountries, the limit is even lower. For example,

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, andthe accelerator. Al

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid.I

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadc

Traction Control System (TCS)Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS)that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful inslippery road co

To turn the system on oroff, press the TCS buttonlocated on the consolebelow the shift lever.When you turn the systemoff, the Traction ControlSystem w

Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news h

It is better to remove as much speed as you can from apossible collision. Then steer around the problem, to theleft or right depending on the space av

PassingThe driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead,

• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, andstart your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. When you are far en

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoes not stop.1-12

SkiddingIn a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions,

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. W

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build upunder your tires that they can actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road

City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are do

Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest of all roads. But the

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speedaccording to your speedometer, not to your sen

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable.• K

The person keeps going until stopped by something. Ina real vehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel...1-13

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meetthe road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice betwee

See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-6.• Allow greater following distance on anyslippery road.• Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fineu

{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbonmonoxide) gas to get inside. CO couldovercome you and kill you

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want tospin

Loading Your VehicleIt is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the MaximumLoad weight and includes the

There is also important loading information on theCertification label. It tells you the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle WeightRati

Item Description TotalAVehicle Maximum Loadfor Example 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (340 kg)CAvailable Ca

Certification LabelA vehicle specific Certification label is attached to thecenter pillar, near the driver’s door latch and tells you thegross weight cap

If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fastas the vehicle goes. If you have to sto

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, and the CHEVROLET Emblem areregistered trademarks; and the name EPICA is atrademark of General Motors Cor

or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest bon

Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle, such as behind a motorhome.The two most common

Dolly TowingNotice: Towing your vehicle from the rear with thefront wheels on the ground could cause transaxledamage. Do not tow the vehicle from the

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Service ...5-3Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4Adding Equipment to the

Tires ...5-46Tire Sidewall Labelling ...5-47Tire Terminolog

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will ge

Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, youwill want to use the proper service manual. It tellsyou much more about

Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour VehicleThings you might add to the outside of your vehicle canaffect the airflow around it. This may cause windn

Gasoline SpecificationsIt is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by automobile manufacturersaround the world and contained

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that will helpprevent engine and fuel system

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in anaccide

Filling Your Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow al

The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fueldoor on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To removethe fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (c

When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fullyinstalled. The diagnostic system can determine

Checking Things Underthe Hood{CAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothi

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood, here is what you will see:5-12

A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System onpage 5-24.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power SteeringFluid on page 5-29.C. Windshield Was

Checking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check your engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oilmust be warm and the

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for two things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useo

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it isrecommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSee Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter.When to Inspect the Engine AirCl

Driver PositionThis part describes the driver’s restraint system.Lap-Shoulder BeltThe driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear itproperly.1.

How to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterTo inspect the engine air cleaner/filter, remove the filterfrom the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to re

Automatic Transaxle FluidIt is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. If aleak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership servicedepartment

What to UseUse a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andcoolant that meets GM specification 1825M, which willnot damage aluminum parts. You can als

Checking CoolantThe engine coolant surgetank is located in theengine compartment onthe passenger’s side of thevehicle. See EngineCompartment Overview

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapNotice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,coolant loss and possible engine damage mayoccur. Be sure the cap

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineIf you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hearno steam, the problem may not be too serious.Sometimes the

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see:A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure CapB. Electric Engine Cooling

{CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses, and other engineparts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. Ifyou do, you can be burned.Do not run the engine if th

If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolantas follows:{CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn y

{CAUTION:You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycoland it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough

5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckleend of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.The lap part of the belt should be worn low

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixtureto the MAX mark on the coolant surge tank. Waitabout five minutes, then check to see if the level

Power Steering FluidWhen to Check Power Steering FluidThe power steering fluid reservoir is located toward thefront of the engine compartment on the pa

What to UseTo determine what kind of fluid to use, seePart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants onpage 6-25. Always use the proper fluid. Failure touse

BrakesBrake FluidYour master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-12for the location of thereservo

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brakefluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and L

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that makea high-pitched warning sound when the brake p

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle i

Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the followin

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find thepositive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations oneach vehicle. Your vehicle’s positive (+) termi

{CAUTION:Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movingparts once the engine is running.5. Check that the jum

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if you

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be

Headlamp AimingHeadlamp aim has been preset at the factory andshould need no further adjustment.If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlam

HeadlampsTo replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11for more information.A. Low-Beam HeadlampB. High-

8. Install the new bulb.• To replace the high-beam headlamp bulb, installthe bulb retaining spring.• To replace the low-beam headlamp bulb, turnthe bu

4. Turn the front turn signal bulb socketcounterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing.5. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwiseto

5. Install the new bulb.6. Install the bulb socket into the CHMSL.7. Push the CHMSL housing back into its originalposition.Parking LampsTo replace a p

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplampsand Back-up LampsTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-10 for morein

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper BladeCheck” under P

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where t

Tire Sidewall LabellingUseful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The examples below show a typical passengercar tire and a compact s

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place li

(A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread life of approximately3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be drivenat

Tire SizeThe following illustration shows an example of a typicalpassenger car tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a

Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped bysteel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies arel

Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of anasymmetrical tire that has a particular side that facesoutward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tiret

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more. Do not forget tocheck the compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi(420 kPa). For additional info

Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km).Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, look atthe tire and loading information label attached to yourvehicle. See Loading Yo

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature AThe following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the Unites States National Highway TrafficSafety Ad

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.{CAUTION:You can be seriously in

Temperature — A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof heat and its ability

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sure

If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowout while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire,

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers.{CAU

Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe spare tire and tools you will need are located inthe trunk.A. JackB. Wheel WrenchC. Jack HandleD. Screwdriver1. O

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, loosen the fourplastic caps by hand or by using the wheelwrenc

7. Insert the jack handle into the jack and the wheelwrench onto the end of the jack handle.{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isda

{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wheel couldcome off

14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwhee

Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{CAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury.

Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you would not hav

Appearance CareCleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a matchis struck near them or if the

Most stains can be removed with club soda water.To clean, use the following instructions:1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth.For soli

VinylUse warm water and a clean cloth.• Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Thismay have to be done more than once.• Things like tar, asphalt

WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial ch

Notice: If you drive your vehicle through anautomatic car wash that has silicone carbide tirecleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminumor chrome-

Chemical Paint SpottingSome weather and atmospheric conditions can create achemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon andattack painted surfa

Description UsageCleaner WaxRemoves light scratchesand protects finish.Foaming Tire ShineLow GlossCleans, shines andprotects in one easy step,no wiping

Service Parts Identification LabelYou will find this label on the inside of the glove box. Itis very helpful if you ever need to order parts. Onthis lab

Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible

To 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 t

Fuses UsageSPARE SpareSPARE SpareFUSE PLR Fuse PullerECMEngine Main Relay, Fuel PumpRelay, Engine ControlModule (ECM)BCK/UPCRUISEBack-Up Lamp Switch,C

Fuses UsageCLSTRAUTO A/CInstrument Panel Cluster, AutomaticTemperature Control, DaytimeRunning Lamps (DRL)LTR Cigarette Lighter, Glove Box LampRADIO R

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Fuses UsageBLANK Not UsedLOW BEAM RT Right Side Headlamp Low BeamLOW BEAM LT Left Side Headlamp Low BeamINT LTS Interior LampA/C Air ConditioningHI BE

Relays UsageCOOL FAN HI Electric Cooling Fan High SpeedA/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning CompressorHEAD LAMP HeadlampCOOL FANCNTRLElectric Cooling Fan Contr

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part D: Recommended Fluidsand Lubric

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Normal Ma

Maintenance Schedule ...6-2Introduction ...6-2Maintenance Requireme

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

How This Section is OrganizedThis maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have done an

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injur

Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesIn this part are scheduled maintenance services whichare to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.Using

Selecting the Right ScheduleFirst you will need to decide which of the two schedulesis right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide whichschedule to

Long Trip/Highway DefinitionFollow this scheduled maintenance only if none of theconditions from the Short Trip/City ScheduledMaintenance are true. Do

Short Trip/City ScheduledMaintenanceThe services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166 000

15,000 Miles (25 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Replace passenger compa

❑ Inspect drive belts.❑ Drain, flush and refill cooling system. This servicecan be complex; you should have your dealerperform this service. See Engine

48,000 Miles (80 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Rotate tires. See Tire

❑ Inspect drive belts.❑ Drain, flush and refill cooling system. This servicecan be complex; you should have your dealerperform this service. See Engine

78,000 Miles (130 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Rotate tires. See Tire

93,000 Miles (155 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.96,000 Miles (160 000 km

Safety Warnings and SymbolsThere are a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell about thingsthat could hurt yo

Rear Seat PassengersIt is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt

Long Trip/Highway ScheduledMaintenanceThe services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166 0

30,000 Miles (50 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Replace passenger comp

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid if the vehicle ismainly driven under one or more of these conditions:− In heavy city traffic

67,500 Miles (112 500 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Rotate tires. See Tir

97,500 Miles (162 500 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Rotate tires. See Tir

Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and serviceswhich should be performed at the intervals specified tohelp ensure th

At Least Twice a YearRestraint System CheckMake sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorage

Starter Switch Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured.1

Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.• The ignition

Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for instance,e

If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tiltthe latch plate and keep pulling until you canbuckle it.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it

Throttle System InspectionInspect the throttle system for interference or binding,and for damaged or missing parts. Replace partsas needed. Replace an

Part D: Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from yourdealer.Usag

Usage Fluid/LubricantHood LatchAssembly,SecondaryLatch,Pivots, SpringAnchor andRelease PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, inC

Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service andany additiona

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-28

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-29

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-30

Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2Online Owner Center ...

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones. An

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTY

Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puerto Ricoand U.S. Virgin Islands) — CustomerAssistanceGeneral Motors de Mexico, S. de

• Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership forwarranty service or in the event of avehicle-disabling accident. Assistance providedwhen the vehicle

Courtesy TransportationChevrolet has always exemplified quality and value inits offering of motor vehicles. To enhance yourownership experience, we and

Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehiclethat you obtain if yo

Vehicle Data Collection and EventData RecordersYour vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has anumber of sophisticated computer systems that moni

Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash

Service Publications OrderingInformationService ManualsService Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axle suspens

Current and Past Model Order FormsService Publications are available for current andpast model GM vehicles. To request an order form,please specify ye

AAccessory Power Outlets ... 3-17Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle ...

Safety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driverand right front passenger. They help the safety beltsreduce a person

BBackglass Antenna ... 3-62Battery ... 5-34Exterior Ligh

Child Restraints (cont.)Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat Position ... 1-42Securing a Child Restraint i

DDaytime Running Lamps ... 3-14Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ... 3-45Defensive Driving ...

FFilterEngine Air Cleaner ... 5-17Finish Damage ... 5-73Flash-to-Pass .

Heater ... 3-19, 3-22Highbeam On Light ... 3-45Highway Hypnosis

LightAirbag Readiness ... 3-33Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ... 3-37Brake System Warning ...

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)Part D - Recommended Fluids andLubricants ... 6-25Part E - Maintenance Record

Part E - Maintenance Record ... 6-27Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ... 3-34Passenger Compartment Air Filt

SSafety BeltPretensioners ... 1-27Reminder Light ... 3-32Reminder

Storage Areas (cont.)Glove Box ... 2-31Rear Seat Armrest ... 2-32Su

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.Q: What is the proper way to wear s

Transaxle Operation, Automatic ... 2-20Trip Odometer ... 3-32Trunk ...

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt.The belt can not properly spread the impactforces. In a crash, the two children can

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

{CAUTION:People should never hold a baby in their armswhile riding in a vehicle. A baby does notweigh much — until a crash. During a crash ababy will

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts of

The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that comewith the restraint, state the weight and heightlimitations for a particular child restraint. In add

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.A notice te

Child Restraint SystemsAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designedto restrain or posit

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-li

Q: How do child restraints work?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildren. A

{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s airbag inflates. This is becausethe b

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child rest

Top Strap Anchor LocationTop strap anchors are already installed in your vehiclefor the rear seating positions.Do not secure a child restraint in the

A. Lower AnchorageB. Lower AnchorageC. Top TetherA. Lower AnchorageB. Lower Anchorage1-40

In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, youneed a child restraint designed for that system.To assist you in locating the lower anchors for t

Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seatingposition you want to use, where the bottom of these

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the r

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:v

5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back intothe retractor while you push down on the childrestraint. If you are using a forward-facing chi

{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s airbag inflates. This is becausethe b

You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure thechild restraint in this position. Be sure to follow theinstructions that came with the child rest

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the r

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint,pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten thelap portion of the belt and feed the shou

Airbag SystemYour vehicle has airbags — a frontal airbag for thedriver and another frontal airbag for the right frontpassenger. Your vehicle may also

Here are the most important things to know about theairbag system:{CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crashif you are not wearing your

{CAUTION:Anyone who is up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer

Where Are the Airbags?The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steeringwheel.The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the pa

If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbagis in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.If your vehicle has one, the passe

✍ NOTESvi

{CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the airbag might not inflate properly orit might force the object into that personcausing se

The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) arenot intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rearimpacts, or in many side impacts becaus

How Does an Airbag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel orthe instru

{CAUTION:When an airbag inflates, there is dust in theair. This dust could cause breathing problemsfor people with a history of asthma or otherbreathin

Passenger Sensing SystemYour vehicle has a passenger sensing system for theright front passenger position. The passenger airbagstatus indicator will b

{CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s airbag inflates. This is becausethe b

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and stays on, itmeans that something may be wrong with theairbag s

A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket, oraftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seatheaters and seat massagers can affect how wel

Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will aff

Front Seats ...1-2Manual Seats ...1-2Driver Seat Tilt

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systems inyour vehicle. A damaged restraint system maynot prope

Keys ...2-2Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4Remote Keyless Entry Sy

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or

One key is used for theignition, the doors and allother locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes thekey tag and gives it to the first

Remote Keyless Entry SystemThe keyless entry system operates on a radio frequencysubject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Rules and with Indu

Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationYou can lock and unlockyour vehicle using theremote keyless entrysystem:n (Lock/Unlock): Press this button to lock

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about two years.You can tell the battery is weak

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amovin

From the inside, you can lock and unlock all of thedoors by pushing or pulling the manual door lock locatedon the window sill on each door.From the in

Door Ajar ReminderIf one of the doors on yourvehicle is not closedproperly, the door ajar lighton the instrument panelcluster will come onand stay on

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden

Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock1. Unlock the door from the inside and open thedoor from the outside.2. Move the lever downward to unlock.3. Do t

Remote Trunk ReleasePress the remote trunkrelease button, located onthe driver’s door, torelease the trunk lid.Do not press the remote trunk release b

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatan

Power WindowsThe power windowswitches are locatedon the armrest on thedriver’s door. In addition,each passenger door has aswitch for its own window.Th

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know

Disarming the SystemTo disarm the system, do one of the following:• Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door usingthe key.• Press the lock/unlock

Immobilizer OperationYour vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system.The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle frombeing started by unauthor

Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But it will perform better in the long

ON: This is the position to which the switch returnsafter you start your engine and release the key.The switch stays in ON when the engine is running.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with theelectronics in your vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you could change the way theen

Driver Seat Tilt AdjusterThe manual drivers seat tiltadjuster knobs are locatedon the outboard side ofthe seat cushion.Turn the front knob to adjust t

Automatic Transaxle OperationThe automatic transaxlehas a shift lever locatedon the console betweenthe seats.There are several different positions for

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.When shifting from NEUTRAL (N) to REVERSE (R), youmust press down on the shift lever and push it towardthe passe

THIRD (3): This position gives you more power andlower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3)instead

The transaxle also has the ability to adapt tochanging road grade conditions. It will shift betweenthree different load settings:• Load 1 is designed

Avoid Excessive ShiftingSelect hold mode while in THIRD (3) to avoid excessiveshifting when the adaptive shift logic is not enough toprevent excessive

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) withthe parking brake firmly s

Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on

Parking Over Things That Burn{CAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Do notpark over papers, leaves,

Running Your Engine While YouAre ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION

MirrorsManual Rearview MirrorWhile sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust themirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Gripthe mir