Chevrolet 2004 Epica Spezifikationen

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

Raise or lower the frontof the seat cushion bypushing the front part ofthe switch up or down.Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by pushingthe

Secondary Information Center (SIC) ...3-46Clock ...3-46Door Ajar 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

Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others.They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal la

Tilt WheelYour vehicle has a tilt wheel which allows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive. You can raise itto the highest level to give yo

Turn and Lane-Change SignalsThe turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn

Windshield Wiper LeverWindshield WipersUse this lever located on the right side of the steeringwheel to operate the windshield wipers. The ignitionmus

Windshield WasherTo wash your windshield, pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward you with the ignition turned to ON.{CAUTION:In freezing weathe

Setting Cruise Control{CAUTION:If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do

Manual LumbarTo adjust the driver’sfront seat lumbar support,use the lever locatedon the outboard side ofthe driver’s seatback.Push the lever down to

Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed.• Use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed.Move the cru

Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well your cruise control will work on hills dependsupon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.When going up

Your headlamps only work when your key is turnedto ON.; (Parking Lamps): Turn the band to this position toturn on the parking lamps, together with the

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

Entry LightingWhen you open either a front or a rear door, the doorstep lamps inside your vehicle will turn on. The door steplamps are located on the

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 atthe lower part of the center instrument panel, behind acover. Pres

TEMP (Temperature): Turn the middle knob clockwiseor counterclockwise to manually increase or decreasethe temperature inside your vehicle. Turn the kn

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

Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust the seatback,lift the lever located onthe outboard side ofthe seat cushion andmove the seatbackto where you want it.Relea

Automatic Climate Control SystemYour vehicle may have an automatic climate controlsystem. With this system you can control the heating,cooling and ven

OFF: Press this button to turn the system off.To set the desired temperature, do the following:Press the AUTO button.Turn the temperature control knob

? (Recirculation): Press this button to keepoutside air from coming in the vehicle. It can be usedto prevent outside air and odors from entering yourv

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. Thiscan be minimized

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

Outlet AdjustmentUse the lever located in the center of each outlet tochange the direction of the airflow. Use the thumbwheellocated above the side out

To change the passenger compartment air filter, use thefollowing steps:1. Raise the hood.2. Unscrew and remove the three clips and the accesspanel.3. R

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages that maybe on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate the

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know howfast you a

{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up, your safety belts can’t do their jobwhen

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 LightThe safety belt light willcome on and stay on untilthe driver’s safety beltis buckled.If the driver’s belt is already buckle

If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start thevehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have yo

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 comeson for a few secondswhen the ignition i

Traction Control System ActiveLightIf your vehicle has theTraction Control System(TCS), the TCS activelight comes on for afew seconds when theignition

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

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with thislight on, after a while, your emission controls maynot work as well, your fuel economy may not be as

Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The

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

Oil Pressure LightIf you have a low engineoil pressure problem,this light will stay on afteryou start your engine,or come on when you aredriving. This

Cruise Control LightIf your vehicle has thisfeature, this light willcome on briefly when theignition is on.If the light does not come on, then have it

Daytime Running Lamps IndicatorLightThis light will come onwhen the Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) are on.A flashing DRL light indicates a possible burned

Here are four things that some owners ask about. Noneof these show a problem with your fuel gage:• At the service station, the gas pump shuts offbefor

Secondary InformationCenter (SIC)Your vehicle has a secondary information center (SIC).The SIC displays the digital clock, the door ajarand the trunk

For example, if the Set button is pressed while the timeis between 8:00 and 8:29, the display is set to 8:00.If this button is pressed while the time

Audio System(s)Notice: Before you add any sound equipment toyour vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone or two-way radio – be sure yo

Setting Preset StationsThe six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1,six FM2, and six A

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

4 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear thetracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDMwill appear on the display. Press this pushbutton

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

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

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

All of the CD functions work the same while playingan MP3, except for those listed here. See “Playing a CD”earlier for more information.5 DN (Down): P

Trunk-Mounted CD ChangerWith the optional CD changer, you can play up to 6 CDscontinuously. Normal size CDs may be played usingthe trays supplied in t

To eject the magazinefrom the player,press the eject button.The magazine willautomatically eject.Remember to keep the door closed whenever possibleto

Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in thechanger and the door is closed, the CD symbol willappear on the radio display. If the CD changer ische

CD MessagesNo Maga: An empty magazine is inserted in the CDchanger. Try the magazine again with a CD loadedin one of the trays.If the CD is not playin

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsIf your vehicle has this feature, you can control certainradio functions using the buttons on your steeringwheel.VOLwx(Vo

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 ...

3. Fold the rear seatback forward and down.{CAUTION:If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause inju

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

There is a gender difference, too. Women generallyhave a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this

{CAUTION:Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness andjudgment can be affected by even a smallamount of alc

BrakingBraking action involves perception time andreaction time.First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That is perception time. Then you

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here

Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal or alwaysdecrease stopping distance. If you get too close

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the enhancedtraction system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruisecontrol will automatically disengage. When

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steerbut it will take much m

Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effective thanbraking. For example, you come over a hill and find atruck stopped in yo

CAUTION: (Continued)You can be seriously injured or killed. In thesame crash, you might not be, if you arebuckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,a

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.If the level of the shou

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to passwhile you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,following too closely reduces your area of

Loss of ControlLet us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes,steering and acceleration) do not have

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving. Onereason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Wh

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

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can buildup under your tires that they can actually ride onthe water. 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 or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they h

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certainyou allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move slightly slower at night.When you want to lea

Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat onwheels.Put someon

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

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

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

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

Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stabilitywhen you make a hard stop on a slippery road.Even though you have the anti-lock braking system,y

• Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make bodyinsulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almostall the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine againand repeat this only when you feel really

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around your front wheels. Then shift backand

Dinghy TowingNotice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain components couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be co

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

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the

There is also important loading information on theCertification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rat

Loading Your VehicleItem Description TotalAVehicle MaximumLoad for Example 2 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 =750 lbs (

Certification LabelThe Certification label, found either on the center pillar,near the Tire and Loading Information label or onthe end of the driver’s d

{CAUTION:Things you put inside your vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn,or in a crash.• Put things in the trunk of your vehic

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

Appearance Care ...5-68Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-69Care of Safety Belts ...

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 wind

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

California FuelIf your vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionStandards (see the underhood emission control label),it is designed to operate o

Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hardto find. Never use l

While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside thefuel door.{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,you could be badly burned. Fuel ca

When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Makesure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe contain

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the hood releasehandle inside thevehicle. It is located onthe lower left side ofthe instrument

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the engine, you will see the following:5-12

A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System onpage 5-24.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power SteeringFluid on page 5-30.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

• SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F(–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not

Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I’m wearing a safety belt?A: You could be – whether yo

Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst

What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains certain elements that may beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil s

When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the engine air cleaner/filter every 15,000 miles(25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000

Automatic Transaxle FluidIt is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level.If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealershipservice department

For protection in extremely cold weather conditions,use a 40/60 mixture of clean, drinkable water and propercoolant.{CAUTION:Adding only plain water t

{CAUTION:Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scalding liquids to blow out and burn youbadly. Ne

Engine OverheatingYou will find a coolant temperature gage on yourvehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See Engine CoolantTemperature Gage on page 3-39.I

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 Tankwith Pressure CapB. Electric EngineCooling Fa

The coolant level shouldbe between the MIN (B)and MAX (A) marks on thecoolant surge tank whenthe engine is cool.If it is not, you may have a leak at t

How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and child

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge TankNotice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fillprocedure. Failure to follow this procedure couldcause your e

{CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, can boilbefore the proper c

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.You can remove the coolant surge tank pressurecap when the cooling system, including the coolantsurge tank pres

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off,start the engine and let it run until you can feelthe upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch outfor th

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

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure toread the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If youwill be opera

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinder reservoir is located near theback of the engine compartment on the driver’s sideof the vehicle. It is fille

Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. This will helpkeep dirt from entering the reservoir.{C

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brakesqueal when the brakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not mean something is wrong

BatteryYour new vehicle comes with a maintenance freebattery. When it is time for a new battery, get one thathas the replacement number shown on the o

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.Make sure the release button on the buckl

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

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

8. Now connect the blacknegative (−) cableto the negative (−)terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remotenegative (−) terminalif the vehicle has one.Do n

A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or RemoteNegative (−) TerminalB. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and RemoteNegative (−) TerminalsC. Dead Bat

Bulb ReplacementFor any bulb changing procedures not listed in thissection, contact your dealer.Halogen Bulbs{CAUTION:Halogen bulbs have pressurized g

5. Remove the headlamp cap.6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector fromthe rear of the bulb.7. Remove the old bulb.• To remove the high-beam headla

Front Turn Signal LampsA. Front Turn Signal Lamp1. Open the hood.2. Remove the three bolts from the headlampassembly.3. Remove the headlamp assembly.4

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL)1. From inside the vehicle, locate the centerhigh-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) housing on theunderside of the rear wind

Parking Lamps1. Reach in theunderside of thefront bumper andturn the bulb socketcounterclockwise.2. Pull the bulb socket out of the front bumper.3. Pu

Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterBefore you begin to drive, move the shoulder beltadjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust theheight so that t

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplampsand Back-up LampsA. Taillamp and StoplampB. Rear Turn Signal LampC. Back-up Lamp1. Open the trunk.2. Open the trim co

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

(A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of lettersand numbers used to define a particular tire’s width,height, aspect ratio, construction type an

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

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is locatedbetween the plies and the tread. Cords may be madefrom steel or other reinforcing materials.Bead:

Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetricaltire that has a particular side that faces outward whenmounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire t

Inflation - Tire PressureThe tire and loading information label, shows the correctinflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your

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

After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front andrear inflation pressures as shown on the tire and loadinginformation label. Make certain that al

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

Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, look atthe Tire and Loading Information label. For an exampleof this label and its lo

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumselection width. For ex

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

Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badlyrusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel

Used Replacement Wheels{CAUTION:Putting a used wheel on your vehicle isdangerous. You can’t know how it’s been usedor how far it’s been driven. It cou

If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s 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

The following steps will tell you how to use the jackand change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe spare tire and tools you will need are loc

Removing the Flat Tire and Installingthe Spare Tire1. If your vehicle has wheel covers, use the jack handleto begin loosening the wheel covers. Using

{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack youcould be badly injured or killed. Never get un

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

8. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the wheel bolts,mounting surfacesand spare wheel.{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fast

{CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to come looseand even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be

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

Never use these to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Benzene• Naphtha• Carbon Tetrachloride• Acetone• Paint Thinner• Turpentine• Lacquer Thinner• Nail Po

Using Cleaner on Fabric1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove anyloose dirt.2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section.Mask surrounding trim along

Cleaning LeatherUse a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soapor saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then,let the leather dry naturally.

Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{CAUTION:Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,it may severely weaken them. In a crash,they might

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and acar washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructio

Cleaning Aluminum WheelsKeep your wheels clean using a soft clean clothwith mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water.After rinsing thoroughly, dry

Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust

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

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials(cont’d)Description UsageFinish EnhancerRemoves dust,fingerprints, and surfacecontaminants. Spray onwipe off.Swirl Rem

Vehicle IdentificationVehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNotice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelectrica

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

Fuses UsageBLANK Not UsedBLANK Not UsedBLANK Not UsedECMEngine Main Relay, Fuel PumpRelay, Engine Control Module (ECM)BCK/UPCRUISEBack-Up Lamp Switch,

Fuses UsageBCMABSBody Control Module (BCM),Antilock Brake System (ABS)CLSTRAUTO A/CInstrument Panel Cluster, AutomaticTemperature Control, DaytimeRunn

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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

Fuses UsageABSElectronic Brake ControlModule (EBCM)PWR/SEAT Front Power SeatS/ROOF SunroofECM 1Engine Control Module (ECM),Transmission Control Module

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toPart D: Recommended Fluid

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 wouldn’t have

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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

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 ofthe conditions from the Short Trip/City ScheduledMaintenance are true. Do

3,000 Miles (5 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.6,000 Miles (10 000 km)❑ Ch

21,000 Miles (35 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.24,000 Miles (40 000 km)❑

36,000 Miles (60 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Rotate tires. See Tire

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 ofth

51,000 Miles (85 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.54,000 Miles (90 000 km)❑

69,000 Miles (115 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.72,000 Miles (120 000 km

90,000 Miles (150 000 km)❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.❑ Replace passenger comp

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 ControlService.❑ Replace passenger compa

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if thevehicle is mainly driven under one or more ofthese conditions:− In heavy cit

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

❑ Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.❑ Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.(See footnote †.)❑ Inspect drive belts.❑ Drain, fl

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

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

Safety Warnings and SymbolsYou will find a number of safety cautions in this book. Weuse a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a cras

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 key to LOCK in each shift lever position.• The key

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

Engine Cooling System InspectionInspect the hoses and have them replaced if theyare cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,fittings and cl

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

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 Record6-26

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance Record6-27

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

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

Lap-Shoulder BeltAll rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Hereis how to wear one properly.1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acro

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 Business Bureausto settle automotive disputes regarding vehi

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

Canada – Customer AssistanceGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P71-800-2

Roadside Assistance ProgramSecurity While You Travel1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872)As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, youare automatically enrol

For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, pleaseprovide the following to the Roadside AssistanceRepresentative:• Your name, home address, and

Plan Ahead When PossibleWhen your vehicle requires warranty service, youshould contact your dealer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service

Courtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicleyou obtained if your

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

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

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

Reporting Safety Defects toGeneral MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify

Service BulletinsService Bulletins give technical service informationneeded to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. Each bulletin cont

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AAccessory Power Outlets ... 3-17Adaptive Shift Logic ... 2-24Adding Washer Fluid .

BBackglass Antenna ... 3-60Battery ... 5-35Battery Repla

CheckEngine Light ... 3-39Check Engine Light ... 3-39Checking Coolan

Coolant (cont.)Cooling System ... 5-24Cruise Control ... 3-10C

DrivingAt Night ... 4-15City ... 4-19Defensi

FFilterEngine Air Cleaner ... 5-17Finding a Station ... 3-48Finish Care ..

Headlamps ... 5-41Bulb Replacement ... 5-41Front Turn Signal Lamp

{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you would moveforward too much, which could increase injury.The shou

JJump Starting ... 5-36KKey Lock Cylinders Service ... 6-19Keyless Entry Syst

Long Trip/Highway Definition ... 6-6Long Trip/Highway Intervals ... 6-6Long Trip/Highway Schedul

NNew Vehicle Break-In ... 2-18OOdometer ... 3-32Odometer, Trip .

Power (cont.)Seat ... 1-3Steering Fluid ... 5-30Win

Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-24RoadsideAssistance Program ... 7-6Rocking Your Vehicle To

Service (cont.)Engine Soon Light ... 3-39Publications Ordering Information ... 7-12Service Bulleti

TTachometer ... 3-32TaillampsTurn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ... 5-46TCS Active Light ...

UUnderbody Flushing Service ... 6-21Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-59Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Windshield Washer ... 3-10Fluid ... 5-31Windshield Washer

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

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

{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

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,they should have the protection provided by appropriaterestraints. Young children should not us

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to,any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulderbelts

For most basic types of child restraints, there aremany different models available. When purchasinga child restraint, be sure it is designed to beused

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

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

Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.In addition, t

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 use a child restraint with a top

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethersfor Children (LATCH System)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will findanchors (A) for the rear outside seating pos

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

These labels are located at each lower anchor position,near the base of the seat.Child restraints and booster cushions that can be usedwith the LATCH

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

These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle:v

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

5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt backinto the retractor while you push down on thechild restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing chil

Securing a Child Restraint in aCenter Rear Seat PositionDo not use child restraints in this position. The restraintswill not work properly.Securing a

Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the riskof injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag.But these air bags must inflate very quick

{CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact air bags inflatewith great force, faster than the blink of aneye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag,as y

Where Are the Air Bags?The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steeringwheel.The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrumentpanel on the

If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag isin the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.If your vehicle has one, the pass

{CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and anair bag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causingseve

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damageto a vehicle or because of what the repair c

What Will You See After an Air BagInflates?After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quicklythat some people may not even realize the air bagin

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• Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensingand diagnostic module, which records informationabout the frontal air bag system. The modulerecords inf

Restraint System CheckChecking Your Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates,

If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collisiondamage also may mean you will need to have LATCHsystem, safety belt or seat parts repaired or repl

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 andall other locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes thekey tag and gives it to the first

Remote Keyless Entry SystemIf equipped, the keyless entry system operates on aradio frequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules

Remote Keyless Entry SystemOperationThe following functionsare available on yourvehicle’s remote keylessentry system:n (Lock/Unlock): Press this butto

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

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

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

Power Door LocksWith the power door locks,you can unlock or lock thedoors on your vehicleusing either the driver’s orfront passenger’s doorlock switch

Rear Door Security LocksYour vehicle has reardoor security locks oneach rear door that helpprevent passengersfrom opening the reardoors on your vehicl

Leaving Your VehicleIf you are leaving your vehicle, take your keys. All ofthe doors, except for the driver’s door, can be lockedfrom the outside by p

Remote Trunk ReleasePress the remote trunkrelease button, locatedon the driver’s door trim,to release the trunk lid.Do not press the remote trunk rele

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

Power WindowsThe power windowswitches are locatedon the armrest on thedriver’s door. In addition,each passenger doorhas a switch for itsown window.The

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

ImmobilizerThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. this device may not cause interf

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

When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine doesnot start and the security light continues flashing, thekey may have a damaged transponder. Turn th

Ignition PositionsWith the key in theignition switch, youcan turn the key tofour different positions.Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and youca

Starting Your EngineMove your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine will not start in any other position — thatis a safety feature. To re

Engine Coolant HeaterYour vehicle has an engine coolant heater. In very coldweather 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. You will

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

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

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more powerbut lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can useit on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. I

Hold ModeYour vehicle’s transaxle has a hold mode.Press the HOLD buttonon the console belowthe shift lever to turnon hold mode.Press the button again

Parking BrakeThe parking brake lever is located between the bucketseats.To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal downand pull up on the parking

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

Driver Seat Height AdjusterYour vehicle may have a manual driver seat heightadjuster.To adjust the height ofthe driver’s seat cushion,turn the knobs l

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 MirrorWhen you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind yourvehicle. Grip

At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror willgradually darken to reduce glare. This change maytake a few seconds. The mirror will return to it

Outside Convex MirrorYour passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so you can see more fromthe driver’s seat.{CAUTION:A c

Sunglasses Storage CompartmentThe sunglasses storage compartment is located onthe headliner. 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. Thesunroof can be opened to a vent posi

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Instrument Panel Overview .........3-4Hazard Warning Flashers .........3-6Other Warning Devices ...