Chevrolet 1994 Lumina Bedienungshandbuch

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

Your Chevrolet has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will hel

Charging System Light Safety Belt Reminder Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a ch

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

Brake System Warning Light Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake system is divided into x 1000 BRAKE two parts. If one part isn’t working, the ot

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option) With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and it w

Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (Option) When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, LOW TR

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage area, your engine is too hot! 260 pointer

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. T

Oil Warning Light ’ If you have a problem with E your oil, this light may stay on after you start your engine, or come on when you are dri

0 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Manual Front Seat Chevrolet and how to use y

Low Oil Level Light Security Light Your vehicle is equipped with an oil level monitoring system. When the ignition key is turned on, the LOW

0 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems

I System Controls Fan Knob The knob with the fan symbol selects the force of air you want. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to OFF. Tempe

Air Conditioning On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time the compressor has to

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. Press the button to turn the d

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most en

Finding a Station AM*FM: Press the lower knob to get AM or FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to choose radi

AMLFM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player If your Chevrolet has this radio with cassette tape player, follow the instructions earlier

REV: Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape re

Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it exte

Two-way Manual Seat Four-Way Manual Seat (Option) Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want i

AUTO TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings designed for classical, news, rock, pop and ja

Your tape bias is set automatically. Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will not work in your cassette

Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. lne player will pull it in. The disc should begin playin

AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. The letters CD will go off the display. CD AUX: Press this button to

Unlocking the System If battery power is removed for any reason, LOC will appear on the display when power is reapplied. You will need to

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM Stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 t

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to reduced sound quality, ruining the cassette

Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlig

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0 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditi

Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to low

DrunKen Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highw

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) wi

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.

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the a

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace wi

And this light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your vehicle, or when you begin

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of avail

Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. If you have anti-lock, you ca

I ppose you’re steering through a sharp curve.. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems -- steering and braking -- have

The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safe

I But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4 I Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around th

0 0 0 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass

I While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine

Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drive defensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mrror to reduce the glar

Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because you

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the oth

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all ro

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance, Expect to move slightly slower at night. Wh

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hy

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you

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 mo

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Chevrolet in good shape for winter. Be You may want to put winter emer

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there i

Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always kee

stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insula

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push t

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Towing a Trailer I I NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warran

Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in

lnree important considerations have to do with weight: Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh mo

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it

After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t

Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can

When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.

When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine

0 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your ha

To turn off the flashers, press the switch again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Other Warning De

To Jump Start Your Chevrolet 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the

6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damage

7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal

, . .* c .. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a r

10. 11. 12. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Chevrolet. The usual towing equipment is: A. Sling-t

When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a

Front , . .. . Towing, Hookup Attach T-hook chains in front of the wheels into the side slots of the cradle on both sides. 5-9

Use wheel-lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps.

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Rear Towing Hookup Attach T-hook chains into the slots in the

NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper valance will be damaged. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a veh

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn’

3.4 L LQ1 (Code X) Engine The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, h

I or the instrument panel . . . or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. Y

If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan(s) are running. If the engine is overheating, bot

NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. W

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fii procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. After the engine cools, open the coo

.. ! , "- I 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) Engine 3.4L V6 (VIN Code X): There are two bleed valves. They are located on the thermostat housing and he

6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD 7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but mark. leave the radiator pressure

10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the press

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warn

The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover

If there is a wheel cover, loosen the nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won’t come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrenc

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers &.’ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if

I -. ... " . ". Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. Turn the jack handle clockwise t

Put the compact spare tire near you. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may

Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Repla

Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence

Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the fla

The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare” i

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the infl

I If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The me

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a Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Chevrolet. This section begins with service a

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know ab

Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manua

Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3.

Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and

Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To

I I I NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it

Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open me hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicl

il With the 3.1L L82 (Code M) engine, when you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Radiator Pressure Cap 2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 3. Pow

With the 3.4L LQl (Code X) engine, when you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Radiator Pressure Cap 7. Coolant Bleed Valves 2. Engine Coolant

Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more

To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, ke

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enou

I I 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) Engine Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR !EST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE 011 FOR ME EXPECTE

When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 krn). This is particularly

Air Cleaner To check or replace the air filter, remove the four screws and pull off the cover. I Pull out the filter. Be sure to install t

NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will

NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) Engine 1. The transaxle fluid dipstick h

How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and

NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by

If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant r

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move i

Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid I I NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) 1 pressure-type cap and must be ti&tly inst

When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H mark. When it’s cold, the level should be at the C mark. If the fluid i

Windshield Washer Fluid To Add Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: 0 a a 0 When using concentr

Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. should have your brake system fixed,

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean s

Vehicle Storage Halogen Bulbs If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the

Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Press and turn the base a quarter-turn (counterclockwise for the driver’s side; clockwise for the passenger’s sid

1 'I I 1 2. Open the flap by lifting the snap screw. IF' 3. Position the radiator air side baffle aside and remove the two nuts.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Slide the headlan np assembly outboard and gen pull the inside of the assembly away from the vehicle. Push the tab on the bulb

@ What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-13 ~.

2. Pull the sidemarker lens away from the body. 3. Turn the socket counterclockwise until it stops. Then pull the socket and bulb from the assemb

4. Push the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise. 5. Replace the bulb and socket in the assembly. Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp

Back-up Lamp 1. Open the trunk. The back-up lamp bulbs are in the rear of the trunk lid. L 4 2. Press the tab on the socket, turn the sock

Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted

Inflation - Tire Pressure When to Check The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the inside of the trunk lid shows the correct inflati

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

When It’s Time for New Tires The tire has a bump, bulge or split. One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear

Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety

Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and it

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, whee

Qt What’s wrong with this? I I A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, v

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get the

Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim pan

Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing

Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease wi

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from

Finish Damage Fiberglass Springs Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will

I I Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department. PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRUPTION USAGE 12345343 16 oz

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ENGINE / I& \ ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT This is the legal identifier for your Chevrolet. It a

@ What's wrong with this? I I I I I 1 I I I 1 I J A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all ti

Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a com

E use uescription 1 CIGAR LIGHTER -- Instrument Panel and Console Cigar Lighters 5 HAZARD FLASHER 10 I/P ELECTRONICS BATTERY FEED -- Chime M

Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger Side 12 Fuse NCMPT REL ECM BAT TCC ENG EMIS CRUISE Description Remote Trunk Release Powertrain Control

F/INJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN 10 11 12 13 Fuel Injectors, High Resolution 24X Crankshaft Position Sensor, Camshaft Position Sensor Powertrain Contro

i Underhood Electrical Center -- Driver Side on0 FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN on0 VAR PIS 10 11 Fuse FOG LPS PARK LPS HORN VAR P/S Description Fog Lamps

Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload will cause

Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back-up ... 3057 Center High-Mounted Stop ... 891T2 Fron

Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement ... 7 quarts (6.7 L) After Complete Overhaul ... 10 qu

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter Battery All Engines ... A 1208C 3.1L (Code M) ...

a Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance requi

&: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-16

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to h

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good w

Maintenance Schedule Schedule I Definition Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less tha

Maintenance Schedule Schedule I1 Definition I Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true. Schedule I1 Intervals

I Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000

1 Maintenance Schedule 11 ~ ~~ 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr

I Maintenance Schedule I I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

I Maintenance Schedule I I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

I Maintenance Schedule I I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Serv

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Air Bag System - This part explains the ai

I Maintenance Schedule I I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr

I Maintenance Schedule I I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

I Maintenance Schedule I I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

1 Maintenance Schedule I I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of

Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Serv

Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Serv

I Maintenance Schedule I 1 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

I Maintenance Schedule I I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

L I Maintenance Schedule I I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cont

I Maintenance Schedule I I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

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 elect

I Maintenance Schedule I I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) c] Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr

I Maintenance Schedule I I 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Replace air cleaner filter. R

I Maintenance Schedule I I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

I Maintenance Schedule I I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter .(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

Maintenance Schedule I1 I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 00

Maintenance Schedule I1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Se

30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate the

Maintenance Schedule I1 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

I Maintenance Schedule I1 I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or mo

Maintenance Schedule I1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Se

How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag

Maintenance Schedule I1 I ., . .. .. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Coitrol Service. 0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake ca

Maintenance Schedule I1 I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

Maintenance Schedule I1 1 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs fir

Maintenance Schedule I1 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An 0 Lubricate the shi

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to h

Body Lubrication Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any f

Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key shou

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for in

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obt

USAGE Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent F

0 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner’s Manual ~~ ~~~ ~ ~ Seats and Restraint Systems ...

When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in

Maintenance Record - 7-43

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-44 1

e Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tel

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Your name, address,

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on st

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. Th

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you

The following services are available: Towing Locksmith Tire repair 0 Glass replacement Rental car or taxi 0 Additional services, as necessary

For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following information available to give to the advisor: 0 Vehicle Identification Number 0

How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering whe

Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various

0 Section 9 Index ABS ... 4-6 Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 6- 19 BrakeFluid ...

Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement ... 6-34 Battery ... 6-27 Charge Light ...

Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ... 1-39 TopStrap ... 1-34 Where to Put ...

Defects. Reporting ... 8-4 Defensive Driving ... 4- 1 Defogger. Rear Window ...

Fiberglass Springs ... 6-49 Filling Your Tank ... 6-5 Filter. Air Cleaner ...

Inspections Brakesystem ... 7-39 Exhaust Systems ... 7-39 Restraint Systems ...

Maintenance Record ... 7-42 Maintenance Schedule ... 7- 1 Owner Checks and Services ...

I . Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 7-39 Power Door Locks ... 2-4 Power Outside Mirrors ...

Safety Belt Extender ... 1-45 Safety Belt Reminder Light ... 1.5. 2.46 Safety Belts ...

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information abo

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Torque Lock ... 2-23 Torque. Wheel Nut ... 5-29 TowingaTrailer ...

Window, Auto-Down ... 2-26 Windshield Wiper, Circuit Breaker ... 6-57 Windows, Power ...

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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be

When you sit in a center seating position, you have a iag safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch

Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rea

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is

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 pelvi

I To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the

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4. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure that t

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every

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Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a bookle

Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around i

For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can obtain the h

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

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Securing a Child Restraint

See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plat

6. 7. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. Push and pull the child restraint in differen

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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. 2. 3. 4. Because your

6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back in

Larger Children zf you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the addit

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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

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

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder system

0 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on

The ignition keys are for the ignition only. The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. The ignition keys don’t have plugs.

Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock Control, if your

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From the inside, push the lever to lock the door. To unlock, pull the lever. Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock

3. Do the same thing on the other rear door. To open a door when the security locks are set, unlock the door from the inside and then open th

Operation Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries

Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it. You can also use the Remote Lock Control, if your vehicle

Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open, lift the latch. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out ofsight. Put t

to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses (s

Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: ACC (A): This position lets you us

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a safety featu

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NOTICE: Driving Through Deep Standing Water Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or

Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier start

f I Automatic Transaxle I Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever on the steering column or on the console between the seats. Ma

Make sure the shift lever is fully into PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You

OVERDRIVE (a): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: 0 Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as

Parking Brake The parking brake uses the brakes on the rear wheels. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with

Column Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like set the parking brake

Console Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like set the par

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put t

How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual fiom beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you l

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Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows (Option) Switches on the driver’s

Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest le

Tbrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positi

Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold i

NOTICE: 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-u

To Set Cruise Control To Resume a Set Speed 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get UD to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET

Here's the second way to go to a higher speed: Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed

To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition. your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Lamps The lamp c

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

Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) make it easier to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can

Battery Saver Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the courtesy lamps on.

E Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps These lamps go on when you open the doors. When the doors are closed, turn the lamps on and off with the switc

Manual Outside Mirrors Convex Outside Mirror Adjust the right mirror by Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. hand. To adjust the left A conve

Convenience Net (Option) Storage and Compartments Storage Armrest Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it on the back

Door and Seat Storage Areas Each of the front doors has a storage compartment. If your vehicle has front split seats, you have storage p

Ashtrays and Lighter Center Front Ashtray I I For the console ashtray, open the lid and lift out the ashtray using the snuffer. I The center fr

Rear Ashtrays To remove the rear ashtray, push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out. NOTICE: Don't put papers and other things

Instrument Panel -- Your Information System ") SECURITY LOW BRAKE ANTI- Standard Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar

Optional Cluster: United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar Speedometer/Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both mil