1983 Chevrolet Owner's Manual

Contains Important Operating

Safety & Maintenance Instructions.
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CHEVROLET'S COMMITMENT TO YOU ...

Everything possible has been done to assure your satiSfaction with your new EI
Camino.

Your Chevrolet dealer also wants you to be completely satisfied and invites
you to return for all of your service needs.

Should you encounter a problem that is not resolved, talk to a member of

dealer management. If the problem perSists. follow the additional steps outlined
in "Owner Assistance," Section 6 of this manual.

We thank you for choosing a Chevrolet product

Chevrolet Motor Division

General -Motors COrporation
30007 Van Dyke
Warren, Michigan 48090
IITRODUCTION '"
ThIs manUal -has beei; - prepared to :.iK:quaint you ·With the opeJation and
maIntenance of your-- 1983 .B Ca-nioo, !JIld to provide important -saI8ty
Information. It is sLiwlemented by Q Maintenance Schedule and. a Warranty
InformatiOn folder. W!it ·.urge you ', to re&ct' aU -these poblicatiOOs carefully. .
Following the reoort1niell!1aliOns wI!r~ 'assure the !host .enjoyable, safe arid
troublefree operation of yourVehicIe. . '

SPECIAL 'NOTE TO CANADIAN OWNERS

Some vehicles sold i~Canacla" haVe Ihft Co~ ~mmand Control system,
~Ie others do nOf If a "CHE¢K.-Et.GNE" light comes on ruring engine
starting. your vehicle does .haVe this sys1em. For those veIW:tes sold In
canada which do not have the Computer Command Control system.. please
refer 10 the Canadian Owner' s Manual Supp!emeot supplied with your vehicle
tor Information on engine starting', speCifications. etc. The "CHECK ENGIrE"
~ht is covered .in "lnstruJneflt Panel."
. .- Section.,':,2 of
. this- manu8l.

FRENCIf OWNER'S IIANUAL ----'

If preferred, a French Owner's ManwlJ can be obtained either frtwn your deraIar
or by writing to Gene1a1 ;~otors of Canada ~. Techl"!ical Publicalions
Department. D:jhawa, Ontario L1J 5Z6. .
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Aux proprietafres ~
Vous pouvez VOIJ$ pl'0CISeI'" yo e~e de oa Quide en ~ chez votre
concessiomaire ou au Sarvice ~ pubGcations techniques. General Motors du
Canada Lirnitge" Oshawa. "ontarld:l1J $6. ' ...,'
Gil CONTllUOUS PROTECTION PLAN

Cm1llnUOliS
Plott'etlon
PI.1n [jJ
For added rnedNinic.I-:and .litctricIII proteCtion' ~ 'and .iter
the new
-vehicle wan....ie&, c:ooakler the GM ContInuous Prolection "..,. The Plan
Is an optional service ageement wNc/i covers repairs to certain ma;or ·vetlicle
components, provides -rental ,' car. allowances, towing and road service
'aIIowances, and many other fGah:Jres which e(lhance own~ both during .
and after the warranty. it OOV9rSyour vehicle 101:.36 months: or 36,000 miles
(60 000 kilOl'nelers in canada): Whichever comes fnt, or for 48 months or
50,000 miles (80 OQO kiIornetefs) depending on Which 01 the tour P\ans you
p..wchase. Ask yotM' dear for details. You can IUchase the PIal for up to6
months and/ or 6,000 mites (10 000 kbneters) from U"le date your new vehicle
was put in deaier s9rvi~ or . delivered to you 'as a 'new vehicle, whichever
oocurredfirsl " " ',' . " ",,' .. '

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FOR CONTINU IN G SATISFACTION. KEEP YOUR . GM CAR ALL GM.

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 1$83 EL C~MINO
OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual should be eonsJdered a permanent part·of this vehicle. It
should stay with the vehicle when sold. to provide the next owner
with impo~a.nt operating, saf~~y~ and mainte nance Information . .

All information, illustratiQns and 3.p_e cificlJtion_s in this 'manu,,/' .re

bued on the -latest product inlormstlDn available at the time of
pilnt/ng. We reserv, the "",t,l o ml!*e cha,n ges at Bny time without
notice, For vehicles sold ffl Canlld.; .substitute the nllme "GfJnfH8/
Motors of ~an-'HI. Limit.d" wherever the name.Chevro/flt Moto" Di-
vision apPears in thls· rn.-.niJal. : - -

. 'Table of ContentS
Section .. ,' Pa ..
Before D rMn~ Your Et Camino , .. : . . •.. . .... . ... . ... . ... ••......... 1-1

2 Starting and OperaUng . '.' ............. • ... . • • .... • ......•.. ... 2·1
Steering Column Controls . .. . . ... ..... . .• . ... 2--9
'Floor Contro ls ' ... .": ........ ....... . . ..• . . . . • , ... .. • .... ..... 2·20
Instrument Panel ..•.... . ....•.........• • ... . . ... . . •• •....... 2-22

Qther Controls and Features . ............ . ... . ............... 2-35

3 In Case of Emergency .... .. .. 3-1
4 Appearance and Care 4·'
5 Service and Mairi' ter~nce .. ... . •• . .. .•.... . ....•.. ... ... .....• ..... 5-1
6 Owner Assislanc~ . ,~:' ...... . ..... , ...•... : .. . ...... .. ...... _.... .. .. 6-1
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7 Specifica~i ons ....... . ...................• , . . .... . . . .... • ...•..• . . 7-1
a Servioo:Station Information , Service Manuals. Index . ... . ..... .... . 8-1

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON
VEHICLE .· LOADING
Ovwloodlng
CAUTION: n. U)OC IPOI~,* of ,"fOUl ~ _ deIitiIned to prO¥Ide .. V,fAeloIr
. . . . . the ¥'IhiI;at ..-nOt ro.t.r In . _ of ..... the G.o.rVehitlt w.ww:-'Rating
(GVWR) Of ... _unum frvnI Mel re!fII' Or-. Ant weiliht RIiti,. (~~I~ n-
rating..,. .... 011 the v.niCIe ~ 1.8~110catH on' 'MtM!' 1M left door ' 1Mctt·
' . :Pc-t'OI'on lhelllftdoor,,-"'.tto,ttiactriv.: ' ,' .. "' . .. .
ov.r~ c.n ,....,.. ...- k.rM' ~ '~..' conti'OI '..... ,.,..... iniury.· e\~ b)' cautin; .
wtWc"
........olllent ...... !If by IIffieetiftg MndIing. • Wi! IItIo '1IhOrtetI the .emee .. of
,vw...-clt.

Your dealer can advise you 'of' me proper' IOadng conditions for your ,vehicle.,
Using selected heavier suspension components for added dLKability does not
increase 8IlY of the weight ratings shown oo . ~ Vehicle Certification ~

lOADED-:-MAXIMUM GVWR: 4500 lBS.

FRONT GAWR, 2023 l8S. REAR GAWR, 2477 lBS.

Fr1)fI' C".b 1838 11M.. Rea r Curb

hon"Cargo Reg. Cargo
& Pan. Load ~ & Po•. Load ~
2013 lb. . 2'137, lbs.
TOTAL WItGHT AT GaOUNO 4450 laS.
C.., b weigh' equol, ,"- weight of 'he ...... i<l. witloovt dr~.
pa uenglN <)' <<>'110, but indude. fuel & ~Ionl .

Maximum Front And Rear Axle Weight8

The we9rt of the ccwgo load must be propefiy dstributed over both the ...ont
and rear axles. The Cer1ificatioO label showS the maximum we6ght that the
front axle can CA!JIrY (front GAWR). It also shows the maximum weight that the
rear axle can carry (rear GAWR). The GVWR is the maxinun permissable
k:laded weight of th9 vehicle and takes into account the capabitities of the
engine. Ifansmission, frame. springs, brake, axles and tires. Acruel lOads at the
front' and the rear axles can only be detemined by weifIJIng the vehicie. This
can be done at tJV1Way Weigh s&ations 01' other such ptaces. See you' CIeeMr
ior help. The cargo load shouk:I be. cISrided on both sides of the center1ine
as equally as J)08:8ibIe.
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Eflect on W..,.,ty
Your new vehicle warranty doeS not aAlIY to 8I'rf pert of yolK vehiCle ' ''which
has been subject to misuse." Any pe,t which fails b9ca"se of .overlpadingh8$
been subjected 10 misuse., . .~, - - -. -
Certification ubel
Your Certification label showS the GVWR and the froot 'and rear GAWRs for
your vehicle.
Gross Vehide Weight (G¥W) ,is: tl)e of the .originallY equipped ,vehide
and all items addocfto it after it has
winches, booms, esc.: the aivet' '~::~':
o This Includevehicle
Ioad·the bodies.
is
~~~~'I: The ,GWlITUSt not ~~~~:: ~ rear gross

The tires 00 your vehide Will pefbm ~ at aI norma,IloadB when i1IIatQd.as

reoommended.on the Tlfe Placard ordhe Ieft ,door of your vehle • .
If the tires ar~ ~her than: Ioa!:t~~ B JoI.' ~ ~d i~ _f:Or metr~~
bact
size tires). the load range will awea'" -aI1er thie wei size stated 00 ' the. T.-e
Placard. For example, 8R78-13/ C is a load range C tire. - .

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CAUTJON: -·Twi fttiI~" ~ noI'beuMd.o '*'Y'.......~pet".inc:. . .

et-.ts ia nai: dMign.d hi ~ ........... en_ ~ ... dwIge" __
r'Hulting from ~ .... 1I'IItaIIIMon. A " ~~ ;. ~ __ ...... 1Itrwing_
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root, floor _.,d .~, and dn9Ied 10 bit II'IOUnCItd on .net _111M " - . . '*9D __
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 SECTION 1.

BEFOAEDRIVINGYOUR
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EL CAMINO,
DRIVER DAILY CHECKUST
Be sure yoo know y6ur vehicle and
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lis equi~em
. . hOw to use itsalely.
-and
· Bel"", .EnIering. the Vehicle .,
1. ' See that windows. mirrors and ligh1sare clean and unobstructed.
2. Ch~ whether .1iDy tire is' ~ 'arllSt. .(If My tire looks ditta'rent . from
nornlil. ,checkifwilh a tire pr'esSure gage.) " ' .... '
3.
4.
L;)ok"for IUd "leaks: : ' ;c', /_, >:' , t '
DO. NOT allow 8IlyoM to ride where thete '- no seal
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beIt... MId
A~WA YS pro.,.rly fasten the seal ben.
5. the area behind the vehk:~ if you are about to back up.
Ch'6ck
~ Pr~~ 'O'f,,:.~-.·,:-· '.,.r' ',. :•.,~ . \..'-" ":;":.
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1. lock aH doors. . ", ,'. , ? .:, .

2. t-dJust"lhe-sEiat and, fi- soeqUi~, movable~headrestr~ts. .'

3. Adjuat Inside and outside mirrors.
4. DO, 'NQT .-qw anyone 10 r~ wtwr. ~ is no .... bieft, Mel
ALWAYS ",_rly - .\!lO'oOoI bell. .' . . , . - . , -
5. Check that all the w~ing iiQirts wOrk as the key is turned to "start."
6. Ch8ck "all gages (nclUding the fuel gage):
· 7. FI4:Itease the parking'brake (and see:lhat
the " BRAKE" light tutnS"otf) . .
See-ret8tecf 'lopcs In 'tfj9 "rMnuci. Oi)tie Mainierieoce. SchEdJIe ~: .if
· 'probl9ms are foUnd. ., " . "" .' .' ',' ~
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GUARD AGAINST THEFT

Your new EI camino has many leaues 10 ~ prevent theft of the VeAcle
itself, its eqJipment, ' arl(fits.oontents: But these ant~theft featu"es depend
upon you .to work.
The time to be molt on guard Is when ....vlng~ ·vehicle: .:'
• FYk in a lighr.d ipot ..".. you can. ~ fully cJoM all wJndowa.
• Be SlJfe to tum YQUI"steeI'ing Wheel_- ~ tp one side or Ihft other to hefp
prevent lOWing oUm vehicle from the r~ar.'
• ~k the stee:ripg coh:"mnand:take the kays;
.. Turn the key to 'tOCk" arid remove the key. ThIs IQckS the i!:,ritlon
and both steering Mel shift controls. .
• . If you must 11folaV~ akey:, w.ilh~ the vehlae •. leave, the .square-heacUey
only. Take .the oval-haad key with,YOl!. This will help prevent unWNlted
entry ..irlto .yO.,W,.~Ie at a)!lter . dale.: ~Of InlP Your' gIoye box {if
iocked}- - ,_, .
• Fully ckiee an Wlndoft and IocII: alI-ctoor..
• KeeP ~, t"'" miY,appHf to ~ of value out of ~ and locked up
Wtwnpouibtt. ' ," . ,'" ':, 1-1 .., .-
 ~ The glove box offen • place to.hide smell. itema
protect. even bMter.
.nd. .
if Ioc:nd.

Remember to 'carry ",,·.Xlra key to the ,door ·in.your wallet- 0( purse; so-you
can get back in easily it ,you f()(get and lock yourk~ys In the vehlde. OM's anti-
theft features make re-entry purposely diflicutt without a key.
KEYS
Two different keys are prQ\lided for the locks on your vehicle. ,The key code is
stamped on the " knock-oul" plug In each key head.
• Key with square 'heed - -lor ignition ·Iockooly.,
• Key wtth oval heed - lor all other locks.

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" IDENTIFYIN~

IGNITION LOCK DOOR LOCKS lit

ALL OTHER LOCKS

F()( vehicle security:

• Record the key oode numbers. then knock the plugS" out of the keys.
• Keep the key codes in a safe place (sucO _as your wallet). NOT .... THE
VEHICLE.
If the original keys are lost. dupli~ . can ,'?e made using the key codes.
Sian'1*! on the key Is a letter, indicati'lg tfw:I proper key bin needed If
dJpIical:es are required. Contact fnI GM deaIef Or a ioct(srnjth.
• you park in an attended lot, leave oriy your square--head igni60n key. It' ••
good Idea to carry .n .xtra key to the door In your w..... or' pur..,
should you KCidentaUy , lock your· r.1ar keys in .the veh6c... To help
protect your vehicle ' and its contents against theft, General Motors has
designed in anti·theft features __which wouId" also make _it inconvenient Mel
possibly expensive to en~er the. vehicle if you lYe ~~ out. ""
DOOR LOCKS . "
The doors' can be locked from the 'lnside by depresslng!he' passenger QUiW"d
.' door lock _button located 0r'I the upper door panel. The doors can be locked
from the:oulSida by depfessing the door kx:k butIon Mel closing the door.
The doors can alSo be locked byusing the oval-head key.
All models have as a"standwd satetY feature overriding dOor' locks. When the
doors . are locked. the door . latctl ~ is Inoperative, preventing
'-ertont -'09 01 the _ by "..",..".". 01 the inside _ ,
Power Door 'Locks ' " .
The optionally available power door locks '8IJOw You iO kICk' orunlOck your
doors by operating the switch marked LOCK located on either door panel. The
automatic k':IcIOOg mecharism doeS not interfere with rnanuaI operation of MY
door loCk button. The doors will not unlOCk or open with the inside door

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 haide when the lock bUtton is depressed. but can be unkx:keci'i1"'lClMOOal1y by
IIting ... lad< but1on. .

CAUTlON: To hetp ........ m.- Indlor -.r1ty ,of InjurY In '" lecident, Ilweye
Iodt fie docn when ......' AIoIt9.,...
ulling the.-t belli PI'Ot*lY, lodI:ing the docn,
ete., heIpt; ~ ~ '"-' being ttIrown froIn the veHc:" durinsl ~ It
... heIpI.. ~ ........
. . " . , . .. .mpped..
IClIid..,..., 01 ... dOor. end MIpIo '-P ouIlnlrUdeno wMn

POWER WINDOWS (OI>l1ONAL)

Power windows have an qm, interlock SO the windows camot be opet'8ted
unless the iglition switch is in the "RUN" posilion. A master contrOl for all
windows is provided on the driver's door. Individual switches are provided
Under each window lor passenger use. .
"MORS
Inside Rearview MirrOr
The mirror can be adjusted up, down or sideways to obtain the best view.
Move the mirror \ever to the night position to reduce glare from the headlights
of vehicles betWxf 'jOO.

Outside Rearv" ~irror

,Adjust the outside mirror so' you ·~ , just·..see the ' aide·of· YOlK ,vehicle in the
portion of the . mirror closest 10 the vehicte. This ~ you dete«nirie your '
re&aOOn to otJiects seen in the mirror.
ConY8~ Rearview' Mirror
Your vehicle may have en ,optional convex outside right hand rearview mirror.
(A convex mirror has a curved surface.) ActJst too convex mirror so you can
~ see the side of yoot 'Vehicle in the- portion of the min'0I'" dosest 10 the
vehicle. This type of mrror· is desi!Jled to give '8 much wider view to, the rear,
especially of the laoe·next to your vehicle. This may be most h~lpful when you
want to change lanes, or in .ame CBscs when yoU want to back up. However,
~ end other. ob;ects 'seen in • cOnvex mirror wiil'lOOK MNlller and
appe., farther away then when Men in • flat mirror: Therefore, use care
. when j.Jdging the size Or dstance of a car or ob;ect Seen In this COIlve)( mirror.
Use your Inside mirror (or glance rearward) 10 d~ermine the size ,and distance
of objects S88fJ .in the po~e)( min"9I"., .'

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SEAT CONTROLS
M8nually Operated Front seai. '.;'"
The front seats may be adjusted forward or rearward by rr10ving ~' ConIr!)l
leva" at the front of the seat to the left and exerting slighfbody pressure in the
direction desired. The seat is locked in positio:O when the !eYer is released.

CAUTION: Do not ..::I;u.t • ~ .....aIied drl__ • IItfII while Ihe whicIII II;
moying, The • • could _ ~.xI ~xpededly ~ - * I ~!tIe.,;- to
loa cOftltol of the ~ -

After adjusting a manua..,. operated seat, push fOfWard and featWard on the
sea1 to be sure the seat Q,lsters have latched. Taka the-vencle to your doaIef
for service if you flOlilhal.eit~, seat 'equster does not latch.
Front se.tback' LafcheS "
Vehicles with fokIOg tfont seats have inertial 'Seatback latches. The la~ I n
desiglod to prev~t fQrward rnoveinent of the tronlseatback onIy-dlring, a
sudden sloWing of the vehicle. Normatly, when Y9U want .to get to the ,stowage
compartment the seatback can be titted forward without un~tcning, but ~
the vehicle is " nose doWn." such as 00 a very Steep hi_, tile inertial 'latch may
keep the seatbac\( Irom _being I1'pVed k;xwara. tf this ~. there is a latch
release lever at the bottom, on the outboard side or in the center reaJ: of each
front Se8tback. Pull rearward slightly on the seatback while "pulling up On_the
see.tbaCk latch release lever. This will reteaSe the latch 'so the -seatb&ck can be
moved klfwatl.
The latch release ·Iever-must be in_the ,,~ .. positjo'n for the inertiallatrih to
work property during a sudden 'slowing of the vehicle. -Check ncNI ~ then to
see if each-seatback latch release' lever moves up and dOwn treety.' tf the lever
does not move freely, take the V9tjc1e to )"tU' dealer for service. Thel'e is no
oonven/ent owner tesi d the' inertial seatback latch, If you 'suspect the latch is
not working, ask your deale("to Inspect it. ,.

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Keep seat belt webbing' Mel hardware clear of ' seat hinging, and latching
mechanisms when you til 'a toIdtng Seat, ThiS ~ pr",ent damage to these
beft systems. ' ". ? " " ,
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Head Restraints (For Bench Seat)
• Head restraints are designed to help reduce the possibility ~f nee\< injuries;.
• To raise or lo~er, just slide the head restraint up or down. .
• Choose the pbsitioil which places the top of the ,head restraint closest to
the tQP: of your e~r~. . "
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

CAUTION: To help -'"-en the eh.nt:e .nd/or the M!veI"ity 01 In)..", In .eelde!lt. or
",deI,n IIlIIIWUV..... u.. tmI fH'wen",,·f1ISIr.int .,.1IIm pro..-iditd, "".-.fully following'"
inlb'uctioM In th~ . .ttiOn on t!w;ji- prop..- Ii.., trial~nance, and application wah 'nY
Child, l'H1I"aint system.

General Motors urges -that vehicle occupants -be properly restrained at all
times. using the seat belts provided. This includes wornen wPo are, pr~.
and children of all ages. (See the tonowing pages for the use 'of restraints by,
chiidren- -and- pregnant\~omEin.) GefieraJ Motors provides a seat ~It at each
position-designed for occupant sealing. ThuS, the bench seat in thisvEihickl is
equipped with, seat belts for three ocCupants.
u~'S,houlder Batt..
• Close'the door fully.:Thisactivates the tension reliever.
• , -Adjust lhe seat as-needed and &li-up,straight and welJ back:in the "seal:-
• Ther.ti are a num~. of ways ~~'$hoUlder belt may be put ,on e8$ily.
FOr example:
• The Iap~shoulder belt.may __ be put-on using one hand by: (1) Holding
the ratch plate'and pulling the. belt as far as it will reach across your
waiSt (see iIIus1ration). (2) Then,hold the.latch plate at a right angle to
the webbing. At tt.e 'sJune &TIe, slide it up the belt by raising it.toward
tl)e uwer 'ou~ comer:d the ,windshield. (3) Finally, pull Ihe latch
plate down across your body and push it into the buckle until 1t clicks.

,• . One ~ ~o~hcu:'ld~ "rTiethodis to, h!>l!:l. the ~ebbiog ju~ 'be':'ind ·tl:le
latcl1 pl~ uSll')g the, hand . nearest t~ door . .T!1en.;. ·bring, I,t · down
across Your body. Whiie' hotding the webbing tatll with one hand,- -slide
the latch plate up the belt with the other hand. Finally, hold the latch
plate and push it into the buckle until il clicks.

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 ~ the .. lIP", portIOn of~· bek ICI'OP Y,OUI'. !lip ,n LOW ON ntE
•
. HIPS .. poasibIe. ThiS .. .
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_nece_
'I to eprud the force 01 the lIP bel
Ihe "rang" ~ .fnsteac{'of ~ the .bcIorneri:tf tt-. lap
. .por1lon did not: snug itself' to"'yoUr satlstactioii~ ' adjustiHo s' SMJG FIT by
-- pJUiilg the "shot:IIder-' portIOn of the belt UPWAROttirough the latch plate;
. until the l8p"'portion-js snll!l8Cr05s 'JOOI lap: )"hIs'redi0e5 the iistt 01 slidiOg
under the belt during an accident. . . . ...

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Never use the same bel tor more thM one person al a time; do not wear bells
twisted; , anch:1o not lEtt belt parts become damaged by pinching them in the
seat 0( door. For ,.,y seats with buin:iri~arfTW"~ts, do not put tf:\e tap portion of
the belt CNer the arfTW"est
• The shoulder portion-Qt, the seat' beIHi:i'd~igrll"~{to lock only during a
sudden 'stOp Of Iri1PlJct_-A~ other times it ;s ~gned to movetreety \Vith the
persOn. - .
• For those who lind the shoulder bell too snug, belt p"essli'e against the .
chesl can be reduced by U$~ng' the tenslon_r.Eliever built into the retrac:tor.
To use this .feature: -(A) Start by pulling the shoulder belt outward tar
enough so that when _you lelgoi it returns to the chest (Step "A" In the
illJslration). '(8) Then, ac:tust the belt tension' by' puti1g slightty on lhe
shOUlder portion of the beft and letting,go , (Step " 8", in 1h.e-illustlatiOn). The
lea.. amount of belt P9SSlble should be pulled from the retractor. (about 25
millimeters or one Inch) to minimize belt pressure.

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,e ' . To rer9ase:~' tenSiOn relieVQr, and 'get rid Of slaCk, Pull ttJeshouldet. belt
'oU(
.
and let It retfact; or,' ' .
Ieari f8i forliiard allcfttllm,b8cI<.
, " '. ..' . . :'

it"lhoukler belt slaCk ia UMd to inirMmlze be.1t preeeure, the wnount of

aa.ck ahou~ be kept ·to e mlnknum. Too much bel alack COlI.1d reduc:e
the amount .of proteqtion . becIiute. the belt mey not beeble to rntr.ln
you property in en accident
• 00 NOT wear the' shoulder belt under 'PI arm nearest the door or
otherwise out of position.
• To unfasten'ttle beI:l, 'push in the button in the'center of the :buckle.
• To .slOW ttie
,be~, pu,11 it out 'about 1,50 millimeters (six inclJes) and let go.
Hold ·\tle latch plate as it retracts to keep.lt-trom possibly striking people or
things rlearby, If you forg8t, the retractor is designed to rewind the belt
when the doc!!: is opened. It needed, slide the latch plate down the webbing
to let the beI ·retracUully. Be sure that the bel is loly retracted 1rId the
latch plate t& out ciI the way before cbsing th:e vehicle door. This wm help
prevent damage to interior Irim and the seat bel ~. ,
Lap Belts For Ceriter,·Seat-'P'laenger
• The lac' belt at' the center seat should be posi1ioned. worn and released as
described above; hOwever, it does not have a retractor. It should be
adjusted to a SNUG FIT by puling on the end of the belt coming from the
~\J9table latch-plate.

'" .
:''', .
, "
'

.
,
ADJUSTABLE
....
LATCH 'LA11!'
:
.
') .'
.
HOLO AT RtGHT ANGLE
TO LOIGTHEN ,

• T-O lengthen the center seat lap belt, place the latch plate at a right angle to
the belt weObklg and .PUI on the latch plate. The bell Should then slide
. . . . ~, ' c

Seat Belt InspeCtiOn_,_ ,

• Now and then ~ th3t 'belts, buddes, latch plates, retractors, reminder
systems and ·'guide. loops wack properly. Also check lor kx:Ise pa1S or
damage that could.keEip the r~r&!nt system from doing its job,
• Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the- belts and other
parts of th~ ,'restraint~ystem . ., ..

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• Do not put anything into the opening where~the seat ,belt webbing passes
throUgh the trim panel. This may jam the retractor and/or damage the belt.
• Replace bells if the wel:lbng has been cut or 'O&herwise damaged. Also
'have those 'betts replaced -that were In' use cUing " a collision. (tf. the
accident: was' a-minor one, the belts need not.be replaced.)
• If there is any question, have parts replaced. ~:, ,
• KeepbettS 'c leananddry. ,,', ;; ,.
• , C~ ·ex:.Iy.with rni.1d 's;laP and·~arrri' w~er:.··
• Do not bfeach or dye belts si~. this may greatly..weaken them.
SEAT BELT UGHT/ BUZZElfREMlNDER
• When the key is tu'nEi9 to "Run" Or ;'Start," a remind6f ·Iig.h t is desIgIied to
come on for four 10 e)ght seCOOds. h is to remind vehicle occupants· to
fasten their seat betts. ' .. .
• " tf 'the driver's Seat beh 'has 'riOt" OOen'·' bUclded before tornlng <the key ·to·
. '''RVn'' or' " Start, " Ii!'. buzzer' ls d6signed to sounci"for four to' eight seconds·
(or until buckled) as ueminder.'···:· . . .,
. " ,,, . .' -.: . ," . .
~ the s&aJ belt Of rerrWdef system ~ not ,wertt as 'described, see your dea:lE!r'
forservioe.· •. ' ' . ., '. ' . ~ .....

RESTRAINT OFP'lEONANT ,WOMEN

General Motors urges ttiat'pregilanl women use a lap-shoulder belt 'whenever
one Is present This will help IessEin the "chance of-apregnant woman and her
unborn chikt being' injured 8nd/ of wilrhelp ':reduce the severity 01 th9ir injury in
an aQCident..or .siJdden''5.kp. The Iap-betl :should be USfjKI: alQne it.. 8:.shquldef ·
belt G' not .prE$ent -.. ~, as in a·:.~ter s~t., .~ , either , giSe, the Iap·.belt.
should, be .worr....as ~ and 'SIlUQo,Dver ,~ hips.: ~ J~S$ibl!l.. ,as,.,actv;sed for
regular seat l;)eIt ,u~. (. ·theP.f~ .i~) . ~::: ..
CHILD RESTRAINT-(INCLUDING INFANTS)
Children shOuld be ,reatralned' whenever riding in. vehicles. Holding a child in
your arms is NOT a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident. a
child held in a person's arms can be crushed between ' the vehicle's interiOr
and an unrestrained person. The Child could also be injured by striking the
int9flor\ or bY being ejected from the vehicle dJring a sudden maneuver or
ifJ1)act The same can also haWen' if· the Intanl or child rides on the seat
unrestrairieC;t. other oocupants should also be restrained to help reduce the
chance ,of messing personal injury.
A child rutraint system un help protect a chitd in a vehicle. Her.'s what
to look for when aelecting a child '"traint system:
• tt should have a !abet certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safecy Standards (FMVSS) -.. or In Ganada, requWements of the
Children's Car Seats and Harnesses Regulations (CCSHR). Or in the case
of Infarn restraints made before 1981, a label on the restraint or literature
that comes with it should state that the design was dynamically tested.
(Infant restraints made before 1981 did not have to meet FMVSS; those
made alter that date must ITIget FMVSS, which does require dynamic
testing.)
• Make sure the child restraint system is appropriate for the ·chikl's heigh1.
weight and developmcnl.··the label reqWed by the standard or fEl!JJlation,
or instructions for infant restraints, typicaIfy provide this information.

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• " Be st.I'e the device will attach easily and securely to your vehicle:. hold the ,
ctlIId securely, and yet be oonverenl enough that you wil hook it l4) .
oooeptly fNf!Iy time it is used.
• FIIlaIIy; look over the Instructions that oome w;th !he restraint··be"Sure you
understar:ld them and can use the device property and safely in this.vehicle.
(Also, review the toDowIng inf,?,mation).
Take c.-e that the child restraint 8yw1em you have eelec\8d dON not,
cover the aeat b.tt bucklea when used In the centei SHting position of
this vehicle. If it does, It mil)' Interfere wtlh qUick access to .. the sut
bait buckles in an .,....ganc)'. .. this appiM to your vehicle, lIM the chHd
restraint system in the right pene., position..
In using an)' child restraint system, be sure to read and follow al instructions
on inStalalion and use thai: come ~ the restraint system.
Riding Without A Chikl FlHIraint
Chlldren.small enough tor child ~ain"'ystems shoutd be restral~ by
such meant IF AT ALL POSS8L£. The following rnea!Ues mIIY; lessen the
Chance and! or the severity of .....,. to SUCh ~u chti"en In an accident or
sudden manewer, but camot do $0 to the ~ that specialy designed chi_1d
restraints caR. T8ke care as folloWs it a child is'riding in the vehicle ~ a
child restraint system:
1. ,."ants who ,caMOt sit up by-ltiEmselves Should be"r_rained by -P'acin9
them_in a bassiryei, preferably oovered and padded. Place It crossways, in
the vehicle (widthwise) ' on ·the' seat. The bassinet should be sea,I(~y
' restrained with the vehicle's regular' seat bets. .
2. NEWer' Iet a Chile:!" ~ Of kiiEieI On any 988l Cl'iild'en Who can sit .up by
- thelliSe!ves should be Paced on"8 seat and restrained With the searbels
provided..' in the·vetW::te, they should weer .both lap and shoutter belt • the
shoulder belt irr1ta1es the neck Or tac8 due to the child's size, this may be
rectuced by Placing 'the child,closer to the center Of the vehipie.

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SECTION 2
•
STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINEEXHAUSTGAS -CAUTlON
(CARBON MONOXIDE)
CAlfflON:- Do not b;reathe ~, gas -beca'~' it contains ~
monOxide, which by itself has no oolof 01' odor. "Carbon I1IOI1OXid8 is a
dangerous gaS. It can 'caUse uncoOsdousness and can be lethal. ,.
" at any time you think exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the cause
determined <WId corrected as soon :as pOsSiJI9. tf you rrust drive i.nterthese
conditions, ~ive ' only with ~ Wiridows.fuDy OPEN. .
~otect , againsI carbon monoXide entry into the ~Ie body. The best way is
to keep the engine exhaust system. vehicle body and body ventilation system
properly !TlI;Iintainect We recommend that the _exhaust system _and body be
inspected by a COmpetent technician: --
• each lime the WhIcSe"1s r8isad fOr an oil ~ ' : f . ".J

• whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust' system;

• whenevef the exhaust system. urdei body or-reer Of the VEHcIB is damaged
or becomes corroded. ..
See your Maintenance ~Ie k.~for'~ requ~' I~.
To allowpropel' operatioo:ot your v~·s venti. . . ._ ~ keepthe'ai" inial:
grille in front of the wiridshield clear 01 JOOW. leaves or otIw ObstrUctions at .ill
~. -

bO NOT PARK WrTH +t£ ENGiE.·~NlNG i:)fI·D.e ,THIS.VBiIa..E FOR"

MoRE THAN 10 'MtNUlES, WITH.': niE VENnLAllON 'SVS'i"EM CONTRa.:
~~~~~~~~~~~~=~~~~=
PERIODS OF TIME lS I«>T ~.ENTRY Of CARBON
MONOXIDE INTO TliE VEHICl£ BODY IS POS$IEl.£ WITH A PCXlfI..Y
REPAIRED, DAMAGED, QR__~ EXHAUST SYSTEM OR BODY.
00 not run the engine in..CONFIN3)-areas' .(such as garages or next :1o a
building) any. more' tha!1 needi;Id to ,move the vehicle., When the veIW::Ie has to
be stopped 'in 'an 'UNCONFINED ,area with the. erigine running for any mure
than a few'mnutes, taka:Jhe.foIlowing ~ ,
A. Adjust the heating.or. cooling sysIem,to force outside air into Ihe vehicie as
follows:
1. On vehicles not equipped with air ooncltiol'liog. set the fan 'to
intenne.:tate or high speed and the l4)per oontroIlever to any ~.
2. On vehicJes equipped with air conditioning, set the fan to .. 1W1
intermediate, 01' ~ speed Met the l4)per' oontroIiever to any position
except "OFF" .01 "f.tAX."

l\ ~n:a=,=--=~-='::::'~ ~ to ~

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Take special care 'to preVent the chance of carbon monoxide exposure if a
chi¥lQ8 Is made to ltl)8 vehicle (such as u~ 8 cover or camper), 01' if a
special body or othef Elq!.JiprneI:lI b added foJ recreational or other usage. Also,
~ recreational ~ ~es .(SUCh' as -Ights. -refrigerators. stoveS.
~~) "l8y ~ I;If carbpo monp~. ~ ~ appiances ooty if there Is
"""""'¥ I ventilation. ,

NEW VEHICLE "BREAK-IN" PERIOD

You can drive your ..~ ,vehicle trOll') its v!ry" first mile/ JiiiorMeter ..wi~i
following 8 formal "tir~-in" schedt,de. t!towev~. th_re are Ihi~ you can do
during the'" first "few "fttJ'¥lred mHes/ ki.lomete~s of driving that will aQd 10 the ·
future performance aile! economy of your vehicle. .
We r~nd you ilJ'lil your sPeed during the first 500 iniles (800 kiIometer~)
a
to maximum of 55 fT1)h (~ tqn/ h); but do not drive for Ipng periods at any
one constant speed. either fast" or sloW. During this ~ aVoid full throttle
starts and.- if possible. avoid hard Slops especiallY during the first 200 miles
(320 kiloi'neters) ofmv~. '
Atways drive- at-moderate Speed until1he engine has completely Warmed.up.
" you plan to use your new. y~ .:.. , ", for ,
trailer'
', .. ~, '~fOJ~.
. ,, n' g. '.'
towing..
TRAILER TOWING · .' .-
Since. this vehicle is designed , arid ..ln,teoded .19. be used mainly ,as · a Ioad-
carrying vehlcie. towing -a trailer _Wilt affect hatldling. durabi.lily. and ~y.
Your safely. and ~Sf~n .deP,!'ll1d , u~J~'QP6I' use ~ ,correct .equipment.
Also. you should avoid _overloadS' ~ other abUSivei'use: ': -.. ' .'
~. maxmxn ~)r8iIei\'1~hi You ~ eon with yoo, vehic18 ~ oA
yOu- iltended use arlcf'iYhat special eqU~ has bEieri installed 00 it. ..'
Information on trailer ~jng .ability•..spedaI equiprnenC required, and optional
8(J.ripment. avaiaabte shOu1cfbe ~ Jrom" ~-oi," ~, .Ask for the trailemg
broq/'MJr;: Or, - write: ''''~' '' ~~ _~'__~o~ ~.
O/\:lsIon. Warren: M~ 4_8090 .. (In;' Cana.da;' write, to General Motors Of
Can.ada Umi1ed, customer~erviC~,oepartrnent, .9sh~a...qOtarlo l1J SZ6). . :~
' . . . .'," ', , ' 4 " , .
Tires .... ;.:., .. ,. ,, ' ~ ,. "',. '. : . . " .,: ,
When 1~,=;g trailers~ -do dead~~EilQht hitC'h9s'- '~leihe {edna "COld'TIre tires
PreSsure" tor ·" Maxd.oad"shown .on tharare·Placard 011"100 left door. Whon
towing with' 8.wetght'dStributing hitch .. Increase the front tire pressure' 1{ kPa.
(2 ,psi) above the pressure;: Shown on the li"e PlaCa£d: ":rtiis increase should
never exceed the maxirrum pressure.shownon·the ·side·of.the tire. ' '
RemembeI thai ,when a-trailer is cOnnected, thetrailer- tOngue' ~t Is part of
the load being carried by the vehicle and. therefore, is inckJded in the GWi of
the v~lcIe. .., .. '..
MaIntenance ,'" ,
MonHr&qlfeni Service is_required'Whet\ lfstng yOU- vetiicle to' PUll 8'trailer." See
ttie M8intenanooSthed.JIe'fofdediJr·/AutOrnatic :TransmIS&!Oi"fFtuld. 'Engine Oil.
and Rear Axle lUbricanlchange requirements fOr·trSilering.--'·· '
N6w a&:htien, 'check. ~t 'all' tr,~ hltcti ·~ns: livJ . n~is-:ai'e:~t. AlsO ·see the'
MaIntenance Schedu\e-1OIdei'; and the Index in·this manual. lOr II'hpc)rt8nt facts
on belts, oooIing system ca'"e and brake ~

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 Break-In Schedule '
See the new vehicle break-in inbmatioil in this manual. Also. we recommend
you drive you- new vehiCle_·for SOO.mles-(800 kitornelers)before trailer toWing.
At. the end .<It this 500 mile (800 kilometer)- bl:eak-Jn period, Il~ .speeds over
50 mph ·(80 km/ h) and full throttle :$rtS ~rin9 . tIl!:I firSt . 500 miles (800
kilometers) of trailer .towing. ..

CAUTIONS,
. BRAKE5- To help avoid pel'sonallii;ufy due' to poor braking action:
• .Trailer brakes of adequate size· are required on trailers more than 450
k;lo9<ams(1.ooo poundS) Iiladodw89lt,
• • yOu use trailer brakes With this vehiCle. follOW the installation and balance
instructions of the trailer brake~.
• 00 not tap Into the vehicle's brake system if-the trailer bfake system:uses
more than .0.3·. cubic_::centimeter (Q.D2cul;lic inches) 0'- fluid from the
vehicle's master ·cylinder. In this Ca8e-,'-the. vehicle's brake (luid c;apacity will
not be enough to operate both the vehi!:;1e: and traiter brakes underal kiQds
Dluse.
• AH brake 1Iuid parts rrost be abte to stand 20 650 kPa (3,000 psi). Jlte
brake fluid tap must be made to the master cylinder port supplying fluid to
the rear ~kes. Coppef tubing Is ~ect to fatigUe failure !iJld must not be
used. , . . ". . .
HlTCHES- To help avoid personal iojury clJe to sway caused by such things as
crosswinds. big trucks passing or roaj r~ , or We to separation of the
traller: - . -__
e A propEi:ly instaqed and adjusted (1) frame ~nted, wei(pt-distributlng
hitch and (2). sway control.' with enough capacity are required tor trailers
more than 9OO'!diograms (2.000 ~) ' lo8ded weight. .
• Keep the trailer tongUe load at 10*k or-the 1Oaded_trailer weight for dead-
weiQht hitches and 12% for weirjit-dstrb.Jting hitChes. Tongue loads em
be aqusted by proper cistribution of the load in the traiier. This em be
. checked by weighing separately' the I98ded trai-'~ ~ then the.tongue.
• 00 not use ·. 8)tle-mounted hItches, They can damage the axle housing,
wheel beatingS ~ 'wheels or tires.
e · 00 not allow .steeI-·hitch-partS to be in direct contact with alurTinum-bur:r.,er
parts it so equipped. When steel 'ahd '. ~ are in contact, a galVanic
reaction (a form <It corrosion) eao occur wtli;ch wil progressively lessen the
strength of the contacting metals to the . ~ of failure. An org8l)ic
compound or paint should be used as a barrier on the oontacting surlaces
and on the attaching fasleners.

NOTICE: ~ only tr.iler t,itchN wItk:h -[/!ImIIt nOlTllltl _o,*,_lon of ttw Energy
Ab.Orbing ~r .,..tem. If..o equlpp.td. FOr _e xamp", a rigid for. a,id aft connaction
between tM bulnper and any ottMIr pIIrt of the "'hle:" ...,ay inc:,.... da-.. in tM evem
of a c:oIlialon.

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 TRAILER TOWIIG TIPS
GeltlngSlorted
BeIofe enterIng traffIC Witha:'trail9r:_~ has: electriahrakes, start the vehicle
and trailer ITlQVing and awIY the trsia- brattes by hand to be sure the trailer
brak~ : are working 'wld lhe\trailer electrical' system is Connected: , -
EngineCOOIi!19
tf your ~ overheats, follow the steps under. " Engine _Cooling System
Overheating'~ in "In case of Emergency," Section 3 of this manual.
Long Uphill Gracias '
When going up long "grades. you can r.~ the chance of engine overheating
by dOwnshifting the _transmission to .a lower gew range and, reducing ~ to
4S ~ (70-kln/ h) «beIoW. - .
Down ~. ,O r ,'-<Hlg , ~rades : :.-,
Before going ' down·;~a ·· steep ,·OI' tong grade, reduce 'Speed and shift - the
transmission Ioto -idower-gear f()iie~ 'control your vehicle's speed. Try'- not to
hold the bfake pedal down too long or too ,often. This could cause the bl'"akes
. to overheat and reduce brake effectiveness.

See, the ffie!:hpd for ~ the-'lransmissicin I~id kNel in "Service and

Maintenance," Section 5 of this manual.
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"
Yoti should not park vehicles with trailers on 8 grade (hln). : However'; if· you
must park-on a grade. these steps must be followed: .,
'1". APPiY.Hie f egJlaI'"' brakes. ' .'
2. ' Have sOm~ne place w~~el chQc,ks': unCter the tralle~ 'wlJeeIS.
3. ,when ,the wheat chock.s ar~ in_place, release ~ regular brakes until the
chocks absorb the 1oai::I. .
4 . Apply too' parking brake.
5, Shift-the transmission to " P·'(park). '".
If the vehiCle is parked on a grade, don't shift the transtnisston 10 " P" (patk)
until the trailer wheels are chocked and the parking brake'\s set. " you do, the
weight of the vehicle and trailef may put 80 rooch force on lhe parltlng pawl in
the transmission thai it mily be·hatd to shift out 01 " P"(Park),
When. starting, after being parked on • 'grade:
1. . Apply-
"
the_ . brakes Met.hoId... . ..
r~lar
2. Start the engine in " P"(Park).
3 . Shift into gear and felease the parking brake.
4: Release the regular brakes Md drive until the chocks are-free,·
5. Apply the regular bfakes and. have-someone remove the chOCks.,
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 FUEL REQUIREMENTS (Gooline EngInes>.
"
If your vehticle has .a ~ «900. see the "Diesel, EngirMf' inIor",""lion. in
Sections2.and5ofthis~~ ,_ ~ " " - ." .,.
Yf» gasohl engine"is desigoecHo 'uSe only unleaded, gasoline. UnIeaded -
gasoline rrust· be used for the emission control ~ 'to·operate properly: Its
use will also reduce spartI; pl!J9JouJing. exhaust system",corrosion and e:ngine
oil deterioratiOO. .' , ,., . "
,
USiI'IQ leaded gasoline .carV-damage the emission .COOlrolsystem and could
result in loss cit emission warranty coveJage. The .etffpivenes's of the cata/¢.
In the cata.lytic oonverter c;iea:"eases after ~\01 a!!! linle as
one' tank 01 ~
gasoline. Also, . your vehicle may: ~ve)OO .. ~ CorprnMd Control"
system, which includes an oxygen.,sensor. I.~ g~n8 ,will ~ the
~nsor:. and det~iQrate emission CQI'ltfol.. (For . more infor~tion. See .
"Computer CommSnQ Coo1(oi System:' in " Service and Maintenance," S9!rtion :
5 of this manual), .,. ': ... . ' .. '
FederaJ re9uttitions 'reQuire ItW ,~mPs ~iverlng ~g~ tie Labeled
with the word VNLEAdEo. Only theSe :~' hav,a noZzm which til ~ - filier
neck of yoUr vehiCle'S gasOline lank. -. ,., ;: -, "
In the United. Stat~, Federal .1aw aJsci r~.es that gasoh ~ ratings be
'posted on the -pumps. The octane rating shown is an av~ of Research
octane (Rf and Motor octane (M). In most parts of the United Stat~,.•you
shoUld use 'unleaded 'gasoline with an octant:! rating ·o'at least $7. However;
you ·may use unleaded gasoline w.ith an ·octane· rating as · low as 85 In these
hlgh-altitUcte··· ateas: Colorado, Montana., ·· New ·Mexioo; utah, Wyoming.
northeastern Nevada, 8QlIthern Idaho, western South Dakota, and that part ..of
Texes wt:IiCh is directly south of New Mexico. ' ' .
USing urieaded gasoine willi an octane ratfng lower than stated above can
cause wsistenl, hea,I/Y I~~ knock." ("Spar.k ~' .is a metallic rawiog
. noise.) . If · ~e, this Car) ~ to ~ damage. lI'yOU de!:ect ~vy spar~
knock· evenwhen ,using gasoline of the recomme:ncted octane raling; ",o~ If yru
hear steady spark knOck while holding a 'steady 'speed on levet roads, have
your dealer COffect the I?r~; Faihjr~ to,Jake steps}:" stop ~ knocking is
misuse of the vehicle, tor which Chevrolet Is not re5JXlllSibie. However, now
and then you may notice light spn: ·knock lOr a shonlime 'whlle aooeIeratinQ'
or diving up hills. This is no cause-for conoom. becEM'S8 you get the greatest
fuel economy benefl from' the ~'$ octane rating when there is
occasional-light· spar1I: knOck. Using gasoline with"a -higher ,octane rating -tt\M
that whlch'slI6ws occ'Uionai spartI: kI)OCk is an unnecessary expense.
, ".. " .' ; - ." , " " .. .
GuoI>OI .·
Gasohol, a mixlLKe of unleaded gasoine and ethanol (grain aloohol), is
available in some a"eas. You may.use gasohol in 'fOOl -vehicle. if it is no more
than "10% ethanof. Be sure the gasohol has OCiane ratingS'no 6ow9r than those
recommended for:. unteaded gasoine. Most drivefs will not notice operating
differences with gasohol, bUt ,some _may. IQ that case~ your authorized dealer
can make certain adJustments, proVided 'they 'do not violate the' Federal
EmissiOn $andaidS. If you are still not satiSfied with-gasohol perkifmance, .you
may prefer to use unleaded gasOline." :.\ . '
G...... COntaining Alcohol
Some fiJ8I ~- Sell ~ OOItai_19 aIcot'oI ·without identifying it as
" gasOhol" (or other special name) a'" even advatising-ihe presence of alcohol .
• 'you 'are nOt sure wheIler 'tlWe is. alcohol in the gasoine you buy. check with
the Service station 'operaIOr; '" -
For ~ COI"IIaiiWtg up to 10 ' perceril . .not. the information under
" GaslhoI" _ .
Aa1her than ~ -'\J0f"8 gasoIines- contain methanol (methyl or Wood
~) . 00 NOT'USE.YasOHnes oonlainIng Il"I&thaIOl that do no( also contain
cosolvants and oorrosion inhibitors lor' methanol. AlSo, 00 NOT USE gasolines
that contain· more than ' 5~ .- meIhai1ol even It they ' contain· cosolvenls and
corroSion .inhibItcrs. Fuel 'system damage or v8hic1e pet1ormailce- problems
resufling trom the ~ of such ~ is not the resPonsibitity 01 Chevrolet and
may nOt be OOOIQ'"OO uildei- the new vehic6e wmanlies. :
Although gasolines coruining 5% or tess methanol and appropriate cosolvents
arid inhibitors fOr ~i iney:' be suilable for use in your vehicle, ev~ : of
as Yet-
their SUiiabilIty is incOmplete; therefore, Chevrolet cannot, at this time,
oodorse 1hair use.
MOneE; T... __ to rial .... o-IrIi.- dIIrIng"'-"'"~ cot\UiIIIrIlf ~
~ ~~_. wNch..,-."-.d .............. v-"'* w.rinly.
I)IESELENGINE !;ERVICE
NOT1CE: YGUr.:l.... ""!iIitle '. not . . _ as ~ -.gi_ uMCIIn hw#y trucks Of
...... ~It. Do not .. . . . MY..w:e Of ....... . you...,. any ~. --":
... .",.... It, 't'_ ~ . . . . .~ ~ WItIide bell InII _ _ _ MIll
~)fDI,I...,.~ __ ~

DIesel Fuel IIequ!remenIa And Fuel SysIom

A nuntler of states (~ provinceS) h8veresbicfons on the purthase' of ~i
fuel 'tor yOur vehicie' J8QUiring such ·things as permits or special taxes: Some of
these r8strictions aJipty oMj to iesidei'lts; others to bOth residents and visitors.
These resbictions can -ChBnga. To rllld the CU'Tent rest"ictions in ooy state,
CCJr1\act "PI auto ckJb, -the state poIce or Other stafe Officials. .
Fuel "-in......nts.(Dleoel Bigi;") , ..
. NOllCE: ,a.vroe.t . : ....' .....-.m. -va dIilkIM mi. ullCl -.gin. ~ ' with
. . . . Ml Sal-. ~ of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IIIIow . . . tao.e.er. for -your
diesel . ...... DO ,NQT ;IJ$E DIESEl. ~ wteCH HAS IJ£BI cotfT......AT'ED _WITH
ENC'iME OL. UIing ~ MI ... .n.ct .......,. cGAtroI .,.. ~ .1Md to
~ .............. ..rIk:tI..,- net be - - : I by!he.-ranty_ a.fure using AN't'

...
*-' .... died< 1fiIh . . . . . . RdkInaperatDr to _ III ... " - ' nud with engint

Your vehicle Is c;Ies9led to use, eiIher Nui'nber 1-0 ,or Number 2-0 diesel fuel. ,
/IJ ~alu"9$ bekIw -r e (lO°F). Number 2-0 fuel may pose operating
prOOtems (see " Cok:t.. Weather Operation" wtW::h JoIows) . . At coldef
~aues, use ~ ..l-Otuel ("' available) or_use a "winterized" 'Number
2-0 (a blend of tbTlbe( 1· 0 and M.Jnber ,2-0). This blended fuel is .usualy,
~, NUI:nbEir 2-D ~, - but can be used in colder. tempal'atu!:es than Number'
2-D fuet which has not been' ·~ized.:: Check with ~ service ~
operator to be sure you get the properly blended fuel.
 Note thai: diesel fueDriay foam 'during a lillup. This 'can caUse' )tour tank 10 be
less than full, even thcil,ighthe automatic"'pu"1) nozzle ,has shul off: . <

NonCE: Using any iual ' ot fuel'lId. other than u.;,:.e ~,eoufd t M *
engine cs-.ge, for whrdt Chevrolet is not responsible•• couldello ef'IIict yo ... warr.i.ty.
T.1Ie c:.re to not tUn out 'of dr_I fuel." • You do run 1iuI: -of fuel, you Ny need to InrIk
it.. .n~ 10119" to re-iJ$IIl1" irtter fUe1 tin 'been lidded. TO 'pro*U.. cr..ldhg mot.:.
(lItIrtIor); do not crank thI enol_tor more thllllbout 10 to 15 ~ ·It e ti ...... AIID« e
ooe-mlnute cooiing off period between cranklngs, unlillfla angIiIa starte.

Cold Weather Operation (Diesel Engines)

Diesel fuel is sensitive to temperatlKe. All diesef luet has a certain amolMlt of
paratfin-like Components. -which are high' in energy .value and'help i!""JXOVe fuel
economy. -But, when temperatures -are less than about -7" C(20°F), these
paraffin _components begin turning into wax flakes." tefll)el'"8turesare- low
enough, these flakes .can build up on the fuel tank filter or I.h e_engine fuel plter
· and stop fuel fram ,reaching the engWie. ' ' .,
At low te{l1)er8lures, wax flakes' are more like1Y to form in. Number 2:0 fuel
than Number1~D (or -a "winterized" 2-0)- fuel. For best operation at
temperatures below -rC _(20°F) use Number 1-0, or Numbef_2-0. whict! has
beenble~ with NUmbe:r 1-0 ,for wiirter use.
The fuel tank has a ': check valve" in case wax flakes form and ,the fuel tank
filter~s plugged. The' check valve is desigr\ed ,to allow_fuel to continue
flowing to the engine. However" if the filter plugs. not all of the fuel in the tank
can be used; because ot.the location Of the check valve: Your vehicle wiD "run
out,Of fuel" when there is still ' about"4 gallonS (15' liters) of fuel in,,the tank, if
the fuel tank filter becomes plugged , with wax. If you . are criving in
temperatures- less than -7"C(20'"-F) and do not have _Number 1-0 or
"winterized" Number 2-0-fuel in the fuel tank, be sure to keep the tank more
than one-quarter full, to help prevent running out 01 fuel.
To further improve cold weather operation, an optional engine block heal&( and
fuel-line heater are available.. (See "ColcfWeattler ' Starting" under
"'Starting
the [)lese! Engine" in ' section 2 of
Uris m'anual fOr information on the block
heater.) The fuel-line heater is_ d8si!:1led ' io ' come on when outside
tempera.tLK9S are leSs than _4°C (25°F), It warms-the fuel and hel~ stop. wax
flakes from building up on the engine fuel filter. , The: fuel-line heater is
reCommended in' those areas where -winter temperatures lower than ,12°C
(10°F) are expected, and Number 1-0 fuel (or " winterized" Number 2-0 fuel)
may nOt be readily available.
· Water In Fuel (Dieiel ,Engines) .
During refueling, it is possible for water to 00: pu~ 'Into your fuel tank along
with the diesel fuel. Your vehicle h$s-a water separator sy$lem in the fuel tank,
as well as a secondary.rltter at the ~ine for sotid contaminants. It also ha$ a
."WA~ · IN Fl,IEL"' light in "the instJ:ument cluster which is ..~gned to come
on if water Is, det~ed . in the fuel The "WATER IN FUa." ligt:rt is also
:designed lacome on _ during enQii\e starting 10 jet you ' know the bulb is
working. If the light does not come on,-check the.lusearld the bulb; if these are
OK, see your authorized -~elilef.
· n the light oomes on at any other time, or if you notice a loss of power or a
very rough running engine, have the fuel system checked for water by yOur
authorized dealer. Allowing water to stay in the fuel tank, lines Of filter could
result in extensive damage to, or faiMe 01, the fuel injection system.

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 SOouId .the. light come on right atter re.tueJing
and befo(e the vehlcte .has
moved, it ~ a.. large amount .of ~e( has; be~ ~ into the rue! t n
Tum ·pff the ~ne and hayethe water'removed Immediately. (Your Chev"9Jet
dealef can dei ·this.for you." . . .' ." .. . .
If the " WATER. IN FU.B,." light comes on after, tx"ab'Ig, tu"ning, etc.• you should
have .the ft.JeI system :qh~~ Md the .walElr 'removed ~ soon as pr@.CI:lcal. but
. within one·.Of two days.. .
OPERATION ... FOREIGN COUNTIIIES
All models which have the Computer 'Command bootrol system (see '''Service
and MaIntenance," Section' 5) are de"sigled. ·to use' unleaded gasoline as
specified undef " Fuel Requirements (Ga&oIioe Engines)" in this section of the
manual, Therefore, th8H vehicles are not Intended tor u..·.ln ar...··wher.
unteaded gasoline is not available.
Th9re 'also is' a chance the gasolines available in some countries will not meet
the needs of your gasoline engine ,ven if it ·1s not equipped wit!"! the Computer
Command Control system..Low·octane-rated gaso.linesmay cause engine pre-
ignition and. serious engine damage,. for which Chevrolet is no4 responsible. "
IrI either case (with or withOut the "CoopJter Command Contr~ system),dOO
use of leaded gasolirie willcause:· the·.:emission control system to lOse 'its
effectiveness. If unleaded g3soIine is . not availabte, leaded gaso~ne may be
used In yoiJr 'vehickl but it shoWd ·not be used eXClusivety. If you must use
leaded . gasoline . in a · vehicle ' des~ for unleaded ' gadne.·· different
maintenance- intervals wilt be required. for lI(:Iditional information and 8 copy 01
the maintenance scheclJle· write 10:.: Chevrol9t Motor Oivislon, Consumer
Refations Department: Warren, Michigan 48090.. (In Canada, write to General
Motors of canada Umilee( · CUstomer Service Departmem, Qshawa, Ontario
L1J 5Z6).'
When writing, please include:
.: the Vehicle IdentlfiCiIUon Number and
I"
• . the countries in ~ ~ pIoo .to travel. you have an optional ~.
~ne, 8Jso ~re "Diesel Fuel RecM:.emenls 8nd FueI 'System" in "Sla.rmg
and Op~ating," secll~:?: of tnls .manual. . .-
Before' laldngyour vehicle·to a foreign ·oountry.·Check .to see it, the proper fuel
is available. Most major oil COfI1)a!lies'Of domestic au1qclubs shou.1d t\ave this
information.. Foreign offices of major oif C'Of11lM~ or· auto Clubs may also be
~- .
IMPORTANT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FUEL
ECONOMY · AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT
How you drive, where yoti:driVe, in:! when you drive all affect how ' many
miles/ kilometers you can get .worn a~galion/ liter of fuet. You cail-Save fuel if
yeo avoid '":Jackrabbit" startS," m~ntain as constant a throttle Position as traffIC
conditlons :'~1ow Once ·yoU ·have reaChecfcruislilg speed; 'and avoid ' sudden
stops ·which waste energy in" the form of heat generated in tx"akinQ. Frequent
short trips, excessiVe(ldIing and ,use of the ail" COIrltioner in cool weather
. (when "vent" would provide adequate comforl), all can contribute to
decreased fuel eccinomy.

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 The carefijl ~on yoU give your ~Ie as far as maintenance and rePairs
ar:e concerned ·will also help fuel eoonomy. Proper . engine and ail" cleaner
""""'1enMCe, ".lubrication lntervals,:wheeI aIglment ~ tire Inflation pr6SSU"99
which, wheo dosety adhered to, 'Wlli pay dvidends Rl.irrp"ovlild fuel economy
as wet! as·k:Migar vehicle life.
Fuol Setection (Gasoline EngkIes) ....
Use only' unleaded' gasoline rrieeting the octane' ratings given under " Fuel
Requirements (Gasoline Engines)" in this section of tM manual. Unleaded
gasoline must be uslild lor the emission oontrol system to operate properly.
leaded gasOIne will damage the ~er Command Control system oxygen
setlSO( (if so equipped) and atlet'· EII"rissioo control. Using leaded gasoline can
also damage othe(" partS -of the errission control system and coutd (esWt in
lOss of emission W8ITsnty coverage. ' .
Fuel Selection (Diesel Engines,
Use Number 2-0 diesel fuel ·wh,enever possible; it will .give better fuel economy
than Number 1-0. see "DIesel Fuel· Requirements and Fuel System" 'in
" Starting ard Operating," Section .2. o! lhis manual for guidelineS on selecting
"'" prop« fuel
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
ANn-THEFT STEERING COLUMN , LOCK ·
The anti· theft lock (Ign.lt1of:1) on the · ~ighl"'Slde of the steering oolumn .has five
positions; .

• Accessory-You ·can use some electrical ~ when the engine is

not hJnoing. To I!*"I!JSI98 this position, push in the square-head key and turn
.the top of tM keY toward you. . .' . '.
.• Lock~ Normai parking posItiOh. It lOcks the ignition and prevents normal use
01 the steering wheel and shift controls. The iglition key cannot. be turned
to "lock" and removed until the.shift leVer is moved to " P"(Park).
• on·You can IlXn off the engine without k>cking the steering wheel Md sI)ift
COfItrols.
• Run-Normal operating position. (On diesel ~vehicles " Run" turns on
the glow . plugs. See also "Siarting the Plesel Engine" in "Starting and
Operating," Section 2.)
. ' Start·Cranks the engine. ' ..

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 if you have trouble fIihw,g:the 'key toitiriJock the igriition, first be .sure the key-iS
pushed In: all the way. Th9n, try1O:t\:in 'the steering wheel as twd as yoti can
in the directiOO ihe WhEieIs are turne(t 'At, the ~ time, .tum ·the ·igMion key
with as much 9ffort as you coo apply With yOur hand. Da'not " try to use a tool of
MY kind to ~ mpre fOfee on the lock knob, as ttVs couk1 break lhe knOb;'
NOTICE: Do·not Plrt!, 1dII, ar operlle )'IXII":.v.hic" _ ~tible ~rfl""luctt
~ grIM, all felv:ea, .Thlty 9OU1d ~ elhl~ Iystem .Ind Ignite.
- .' .. , tou,ch
, ~ .
the_.,. . "" ,

Parking

CAUTlON: "'Iit.n
!hi driver ...".. trino·:vehIctt, to Nduce tile ~1~'ilitj'OI' petIOneI .
injury NlUlting ~ vehkII_t: '.
• Flrlnry -.i;..iy'thl patIdrIg bflke fIRsT. (s. "Tarque i.oc." trill 1IdIan.) Dei not·
.... IhIIrMlll'llMian H I .wetiMe fix" ... ,.Iilng br.... in
.
• Shiff 1M Irlnsml.llon Ia Perk- :;' ,. , .,.
• , ,TUr.n ~" 1I4Jy ~IO '.'LOC~/·. '. :,
:'. AemcwiI ttle .iey (till buzzer -Iedelfgned t<I:-.'.mind.you). . .:
Ta ~ the -ClI'IiiItc:I of pior __ - iii/Uiy' end / or vehicle dM'1Igt dUe ta .~
cwllltMelillg, leW. ... engine idling wiIhouI: . . eIwt dft¥er ~ · II me engiJMI -- '
neYeI"
u-Ik:I ~, _ ~ by the efI9InI c--.. TanpIII"eture IIghI or pge,
immecIIate ec:tian Is required 10 COI'~. the CQndI~ 00n1lNlld .,-.I1aP til tt:\l engiN
ev.n FOR "'. SHORT 11ME _y !HuH: In e in• ..
. " .' ,-. '

The tlM"n signal !eyer on Jhe Ie(t side,:Qf :the steering Column also 'ooptrOts
. headlight Jow-beam and high·beam, .th8 WIndshie_ 1d 'wiper/ washer, and the
optional -Cruise Control. (see
Cruise ComJoI operation-in this section.)
• Turn Signal.-- Maye the level" UP- ii).ltlf:!;~· ~toP to signal a right tum.
Move: 'it ckIwn- to the ~ond,.. 8t6p'!to· 'signal 8' left turn. When the tum is
oompleted,·,the signal
, . ,cant:eI:~
wit' ~.',.}.,' '. .Wil!,
it1e ,levef . return to horizontal.
' .
., lane Change Signel ~ " In some;IPfflS; such'as changing 1ane9, the steering
wheel is not turned far erlQlJ9tUo-cancei the ru:rn signal. For convenience,
you can flash the ·turn signal by ~moving the teVe!"'part .way (to the first stop)
. '.
and holding it there. n;e
lever -,~il1 return to hor1zonlal When you release it
TURN SIGNAL
.;. .. ;:-- _-- , ' ·'v',·· ." . ., .: _~ ___ .' --,~.:..-
· '!,\. .",),MO'yE u""-,,,~~,?', f\, ~; ~.,&RN. \,\...... ."
e . ~OV.E, DOWNWAflO · L.H. TUfl.N :.'.

. "",': ' .. .-: ....

":_ -t ___ ~ •

.LANE CHANGE ,..'

" MOVE UPNARO TO IsT~STOP-CHA~GE . • 1"'1.
FROMLEFTTORIGHT .... ~~ . ' .. " ~.
" MOVE DQWN~~RD,TO 1ST$TOp· CH~NGE ~J&o . '
FROM RIGHT TO ,L.EFT l:ANE ' ," . ......

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A green light on the instrument panel is designed to flash to teli you that the
front and rear· tum signal lights are working. If the light stays on, but· dOes not
flash, ched< for bumed-oUt lum signal bulbs. If the green light does not come
on when you move the lever ,checK the fuse and ildicator bulb.
However, if you order9d a trailer towing option. in w~iGh .extra wifing was added
10 attach tM -trailer lighlill'g, a diff9fent type; of flaSher was insta,lled. In this
case, the !;1een light wi. ~ntinue to flaSh ,even il.a turn signa,! bulb burns oul.
Therefore. you.muslregularly look al the front ancl.reartUrn s"lgnailightS to be
sure they are working.
• Headlight Beam Cha~r - With the headlights on, pull ·the lever toward
you untlr you hear a click. then release it. The fights will cha,nge from 1oW-
beam·lo high-beam·or from hlgh~beam to low-beam. When·the h~beams
are.on. a -light will appear,on the- ~rumeotpanel.

HEADLIGHT BEAM CHANGER

;; " ',' I~E·AD LIGH-iSON) •. . . . ..,
P-u~~· .LEV!'R ··· .~
:tOWARD '1'0(( ' , ,- ,,~' " ~ ',
' .' '." '. ..' ,. . ": '~ .' . " ",
• Standard Windshield Wiper ' The standMl windshield wiper system
oontrols are on the barid'marked "WIPER" Oi11UrnSlgnanever. · -
• a
F()( -Single WIping ~le;" Wm the band -tOward' ~u, ijo.ld. i~ tt'lere'until
the wiperS ,begin wiping. then reieas.e it The WipelS' wtn Stop 'atter one
cycle. For several cycles. twI4 the band inJllace as Jong- as needed-~_ '
• ,For Steady wiping ,~I low- speed,turn the bf!.nciaway)rom you to _the
first stop. 'For higii-:speed wiping, turn- the band 10 the nexl stop.,Turn
the band back to "OFF" to tum off the ~rs. '
• Delay Windshield W.iper -The optional del~ WiOdshieid\';i~ system lets
you vary the -wiper-speect from a fa-secOnd deiay betWeen sweeps up to
the normcil low-and fii9h speeds of the slandaid wiper. -
.. The DetaY v.iipEtrs'~k the' sarrie ~ ' th~ Sl~ard' wjpe~, ~cept '-fQr the
delay f~ture. , To use the \yip~s with a delay betWeen sWeeps. ' tum the
-bahd on the turn ' signal rever to :"oN:'u '~ ' '
• Turn the_"Delay". ba~ awayfrorriyou 10 control the amourt of deiay. The
wiperswill' ~yemOre, qftentl"!e di,?sElr the band is to "LO/" Turn it fully to
the first stop tOr'steady WiPing at low speed. . -
• Windshield Wash'er :_ To spray washer fluid on the wfni:lSHield, push lhe'
"paddle"- on tdpOf the turn sijnar:iever: (11\is -Will also turn on the )ow-
speed wiperS.)The--sp:raywiliallitfnueas-lohg-as you hold-in the paddle.
After' usi~ tHe wlnd~,hi~~':';';'~he"'bX: Ih~' 'standard' wi~r' SySl~, turn the band
back to "OFF" to 'tun'i"off the Wipers. ' " ,,
With the Delay wipei"sy-stem,the wi~~swill stop (or return to the action for
which they-were set) after Completing the wash' cycle.

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Operating· Tips
• Clear ice or packed snow from the ~ blades before Lising the
wipers. Carefully.1oosen orthawwiper$ that are frozen to the
windshield.
• Check the w8sher fluid IeVet regular.ly. 00 ii often when the weather is
bad.
• ..s
Use _a fluid sUct)-. GM optikleen .to help prevent freezing damage,
and 'or better tieanihg. Be ·sure to put the -fluid in the proper r~r.
• Do ~t ,use radialQr ~. In ,the wi~leld washer; it oould cause
paint_.
• In COld weather. WIIrm the winditlield with the_defroster before
,,!sing the .WUIt)ef~-to help ~nt. k;lng that may block. the
drtv.r~a 'Y"-i.O!L . ' . ,

STARTING THE GASOLINE ENGINE

To start an optionaJ<ftesel engine, see ';Starting the Diesel Erlgine" information
in this sectii:in.
1.
- ~. -

Apply the parking btaka.

.. .
2. shift tt.e tn.nlmiuton Shitt ~~·· to ;'p"tPark) or "Jt'(_utral) (lOp..
preferied). A st8rtei_safety device is deSigned to keep the starter from
" oper~ting if the ~ levf3( ,,is in any ~ve: position. (If you need to r~start
the Elngine while .the vehICle is·moving, move .t he shift lev~ to "N, ") ..
3. 'Start the e~ine as outlin8d below fOr. different Conditions. 'Be' Sur~ to
foliOYo' the instructions which apply to your engine.
. NOT1CE: Do not cnmk the ~i.,. fOr ~ ttl.n 'b9uC.15 MCOnd' • • tImL w.lt-tO
10 15 - - . . Wvr. ..."", .ri. TN. ~ help pBW,:!, umav- 10 U. ~r.
• COLD ENGINE
• AI-Engines - _Press the acceleratOr Pedal to the floor and$IQWly
release it. With your_foot off the pedal, crapk the engine by turning
"the ~n~ key to "Start." Release tl)e key WIlen the engine starts.
If the·engine starts, but fails' to ":In,·rep8at tM procedure.
When the engine is running smoothly (about 30 seconds). you can reduce
the engine idle speed by pr~g down on the accelerator pedal, then
slowly releasing it.
NOTICE: II me.""", ruM tot. king II..,. (5 minutM or menl wllnOUI .,reealng .own
ttIe ~8tor J*IItI. ov«t.I.lI.. eould 0&1_ ct.m.o- to" lIMo ..pM .nd .lIMutt

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 Do not "ve your veIIiC:.....~- ..
ovtn-I•. you WOuld not '_ rire -to
hh-"
....r.runnltlg, . . . . ."~NI.tIOu1d
react
to ... ' 'TEMP'' itmninti··. ·ai· Coaaant
......1itUre ...... '"" could -*In ~ ~ to your fthk;1I indudIng. tn.
• WARM ENGINE
.•AI Ei9ne...... 00 not press down the aoceterator . ~. With )'OUf
toot off the peda.l; crank ·the engipe by 'turning the Ignition key to
' ·Star1.: i ·If the engine .does not sta1 after 3 'sec:ondS of cranking. Press
down' the aoceIeretoq:)8dal to 1/ 3 of its. travel while cranking. Release
. the key (and accelerator pedaI) ·when the engine starts.:
• very Coact W..ther (Bek)w -1SOC Or O"F Or 'After Vehicle Has Been
Standing Idle s.Yera' Days) : Before cranking ·the engine, fully depress
iWld release' the aoceteralOi- -. pedB) one or two times more than stated lor
yo\J". ~ine ·:under ' ''CoId EngifNi.' starti~. · Then; wlth .your toot off the
-.ccelerator peda~ 'crank the engine. by turning the ignition key to ..Start."
Release the key wt:len the I3fIQioe starts.
4, Apply the regul8!" 'brakes and shWt '·inlo ·the proper gear. Rereese· 1h8
ptrting brake and.driVe:ofL-::.·:... "....
IF ENGINE FAlui TO START ·AfTER NORMAl. STARTING .
PROCEDURE, "·' .. . .
1, If ,you·tried t!)e. cold. engl~.•starting ~ooodu re and the ~ ~ not start,
then fullY depress ilIfld·retease :the ai::Ce'erator pedal several times. TaJ<e
your.tool off the pedal and craM the engine by turning t~_ k6y to "Start"
2. tf yoU hied ' the w.-m engne starting ·procecUe (or the c:otd engine
procedure and SteP
1 above), and the engirie stiifdoes not start, press the
8CC8itlfator .pedal: ~ Ih!3 floor and hold [t there while ~ the qne.
This should clear .t~~ engihe ~ it fs . fIoOdecI. · . ..
3. [' the engine' has"been fIooded-with ·too much fuel, It may start to run but
nr:>t have eryot.9l .powEIf to )<eep ,1'LIfII'I1rg• .In that .case, cqntir;MJe q-anklng
with the.accelerator pedal all the· way _ !o"the·11oor until the engine clears
itself at excess QasoIine and runs smooth/y.. (But, do not crri more than
15 seconds at Q lime or you COUld dar0ag8:ttie Starter.)
DRIVING nfROUG~ .wATER(lii~$Er:; .EN<;INI'S) ...
NanCE: 00 not 'dr'tYe I/woUgh ~

(10 1unJ1l);........· 1;111

· lmmlldl"'lirid'~IlIISiINld'~.~'·
,.
.mcw"e INn i

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.. ; .
s·.
Inclw. deIfIlf your venicle
. '-. clnel tngIfte...• You drl, Of·. yOu driYI.~ 1IUndIng ...... ,...... . . .
tMi ~ ' intO thillfllline' tlWougt\tw .ir Int8ii.. ""'II c.ri I'HUIt In

STARTING THE . DIESEL ENGiNE

The . foIiowmg pr~~ is r~ lor starting your di~ engine.
~ note that" a diesel engine stEWts differet'ltty'from a gasoline .engine.

1. /lWIYthe""'kIns!''''.... , '..
2. AutClft1lltic Tra,~!:t~s- S~fl.ttMJJransrilissl.on shift ~er to "p'.' .(park)
or .. ~.. (Neutral) ("P" preter:roo). A- starter satety 'device is designed to
keep the ~ trom op8(iIIing- if the·shift leVer is in any clive position. (If
yOu need'fo r.s!8rt·the'engine while the Vehicle ls 'fnovjng. ·inoy.e·the·shIft
lever to " N"). . ,. .
3. Tum the ignition My to "RUN,!! OO·l40T.TUANIT ·T(" ~ 'STARr.!' With

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 the fgjtion in "RUN," the " WAIT" light witl come on. This tells yOu that
small heeling elements, ca,llisci" " glow plugs," are warTOOg ~ of the
engine, kw improved starting. When the ,el'lgine is ready to start, the
"WAIf" -light will go oot.
If the engine is warm, the "WAIT" light may not come on. This is normal.
If the .''WNI': light faim to gO out, or,comes back QO after tt'!e engine
starts, there may be a system malfunction: If Chis h'Wpen6, Y9(Jr engine
willlrfmost cases still start, but you shoUld contact your authorized dealer
as soan as practical,___

=~~=~::;.:a.do~~ Uft the~, ... ilk'"

4. ' WIth the " WAIT',;. ight: '""t,- preas down the Keelln.or pedli hllfw.y
Md rel,• •e "W~ _ your foot off the pecMI, crank the engine by Iuming
. the Igni~ key to ' 'Staft.'' ~ the ,key when the engine $II1S.
Pumping the aoCeter&tor pedal before or during cranking will not aid in starting,
and COUld ....... engi>e from _ _
If the engine does not start after crriing about 1.0'D 15 seconds, r&ease the
ignition ~. Wait 5 .secords; then.repea~ 5tW 4,
NOllCE: Do NOT 118e . . . . . . . . . . . . ' 1ft til. III, Im.b tysttm. Such " ala" C«I CIoU"
...........................
When the engine is cold. let it roo tot 8 few seconds betore moving the vehicle.
This will alloW oil presslI'8 to build -Up, Increased operating noise' and Iight -
smoke are normal W:hen the engine 'iS oold.
5 . . ~ the regulw brakes ald "shift lnIO-the proper gear. ~ the
"""""!I t.... and ctIve oft. . •
NOncE: . 00 not 1Mft,.. ~ unlftlnoed with ... ""8iM ;iHlI'In!iJ•.If .........
.t-.Id ~ you - * I ... be thIN 10 ....ct 10 ...........aturt ...mlitg IIghI 01'
...... , . . c:ouId ~ ~eo..,..-....e to your...-.. ... n. ~
WNIa you are-waiting tor the "W/IJT" IIghC &0 go out, lasten yrur seat ~ and
ask yoot pessengEirs to do the'same. . .
COld Wwther Sl8rang (DIoO!'IEngI,...)
• you plan _ _ for
no problem. The lollowinO.
"'*'.tiPs_ ........."
and _,..,... -.._be
win ~ assure Qood starting in cold we¢h!W.
Oil 'get$1NCkec: as it getS ooIdet. wtjqh SlOws
down the engine cranking sp8ed.
YOt.t ~ engine fires _IYot9l:-lhe hee1 -ot:-oornpressioo (and -tJow plugs
when coId), rather than through the use 01 spark plugs as in a gasoIne 9f9ne.
.So, your engine roost crank laster than a gasoljne. ~ne before!t will st~"
To b8 SU"e the eOgine :can IUfn_faSt ·ei'toogh to swt, use the proper viscosity
engioa oi\ when prevailing Ienl*alures li"op below O°C (32 °F). {See the oil
qJalty ,and ,oil v\sooSity I'8COfl11l8Ilda in "Service and MaKrtenance;"
Section 5 of this manual.} Using the P'oper viscosity oil ~Iq make, Star'ling
easier dOWn to. _23°q ,(-lO- F). When p-eveiling temperarures drop below
-23"C (-10·F) .... engi>e " " " " _ maylio'-"_.
• you patk your vetlicte in a garage, you should not ,~ to use the block
heater until -the ~GE ~ature d-ops below -23"C (-10"F). regarcless
of outside ~_ - , .
The engine b!OCk heater is desigi led to warm the bIoctt; .ea, whicP wi. lei the

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engine tum" asler. To use tbe block healet:
1. Open the hood.
2. Unwrap the electricN coret (After using the' 6kickheatef~ be sure -to
properly restow the cOrd: to hefp keep it rmay from moving engineparts.)
3. ', Plug the cord into 'any three-prbng 110 volt o~~ (rl9I'fNlI household
Curre~t) " " .. , ,

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NOTICE: -It the coni Is too .tIort, ... s Msvy-duty. Ihre&-prong eldlsnsion can:i.. Do
not use sn _extension cord -such .. yOu woukI use for . -Ismp ~ . . cord

. ' Use,the block healer in acco~ ,willi the fqtlowing~:

mI,

tlmN. Irwill not

to lsave it pJa..,-d in 10n_1II8I" th.n the ti'm.s~,

·"Th.lllI'ede oil 15 no1 ,ecommended st th_ tempwuures.

At k!IrJ1)er$ur~ ,below ~7"C (20°F)~ ~ ~·D dieSel fu~ may Ck)g the fuef
filter. This Is normally taIged ,by 'paraffirllit the fuel tuming intO wax as it 'gats
colder. If the--engine starts but stalls, out after a ShOf1 time and wi. not re-start,
the fuel finer may be'clOgiJed. ForbesHesulls in coJd weather, use Numl)ef'
1-0 diesel fuet or a'''winr~' ~~, 2~..fuet (for more ·inIormation, see '
"Diesel FLi~:~ui~ '~ 'Fu8l,~~. in s8ction 2 fA this manual. .
., Engine Fail; To ~-
1. Do NOT use starting "was."
suc:h,ssether or gasoline, in the air intake.
Such "aids" can cause Irrvnediate engine'damage.,
2. Turn the ignition keY to "RuN:'; i:::heck to
be stie the "WArr' light Is etA:
befOre tumlng the igniijOrikey to '"$1art. t'
3. If the "WArr", lightfaiis tog) etA, or comes beck on after the er9ne
starts, there may bell System malfunction.' If this happeri$, you eM usually
still star.t' the engine, after: waiting,~ lew ,sec:oOds. but you should contact '
your authc:Jrized deWer.,. soon as-pr:a"ctical tor a starting system' check,
4. Be sure you have thG ..proper vtscosity oil and have changed it at the
recomrJ!8flded,'intervals, -Using oIl-.d iRlJrop9r viscosity may make starting
more dfficult,
5., If yoUr batteries do nOt ~ 'ar.oug. charge to start the engine, see
"Emergencystarnng': ' in Section 3" 01 this manual.
s.. If the "WAfT" light -is 0I,.It and. you--_batteries are sufficiently charged, but
the engine ~II not start,', contact you- ~ dealer. .,
7. "the angWJe' starts; rUns
& short h,
:thei1' stops. ~ forming in the fuel. ,','

could be ptugging the'b . {ThIS-Cal ~' If you use the improper tuer
at colder ~afures. ).·If·this· happens, . conta:t)'(U authorized dealer.
(for more information; !M'8 "DieeeffUei Requirements and Fuel System"
in SectIon 2 of this ~.) "
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 TRANSMISSION
DESCENDING A GRADE

CAUTION: To ,.we..the poMibillty of P.l'1II]IMI1nfuIY. betor8 iOIn8 down • RNp OIl "
long grNe. NCIuc,.-.rId .tIIIt'"
lran....... Oon inIo to. or 1nt.nMdiMe gur to help
conttol yow tpeed. Try I'IIIt 10 hold the lit........ down 100 long or kJCI ott.n ..,...
DOing dowft • .teep or long 1I"1Id•• " . could c:au.Ie .... br- " to gM hat ~ no! - "
....... fflilUre to r.Q ..... ~ tDllkl.......tt In I~ 01 vMiclt oonuoL

DRIVINCl ON SUPPERY SURFACES

Use care when speeding lip, 'or when' shifting into sloWer gear 'whiie driving on
'8 slippery surface. Sudden acoel9ration Of ..engina braking 'action ldue to
8hiftKlg to, a, lower gear) could .cause the wheel$ to skid. Skid correction is
'C8I1ed for at·these time!!;;
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Automatic transmissions- replace the sww:wd cluk:::h and -transrrission. After
starting the ~n9 with ttie seledor lever in . '.'P" (Plri) or "N" (Neutral)
,position. select ~ rMge ·desifed (see table) and depress the ac~leraf9r . A
gradual start wllh a steady increase. In acceIefator .pressure will result in best
possible l uel economy. Rapid acceleration for fast starts will resuh in greater
fuel consumption.

' .. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 3 SPf.ED

P .:, J'ARK)

. .- ~
-" ..
niii .po.!llon I. .... r~ .~ IIIe 1dUcl<:•
• BriII& Your '..Joide to • ci>mpIeW no, beror.
Illif'lna lo R~1W.

N (NEUTRAL) nis it the (lut-<lf..,ar position. Yu. _Y rf!1tart

-. .: • _alkd. en,ine ..... iI..- the vehWk'. sliU JIIovina
wijlo the, mlKlot ill Neutnl ... 'Ill • . pos.itlon ..
.., o.iIM ";h~n I_Ina th~ ¥thid~: See tM "In
Cue of Eme~': _tion for tow;' .. facta.
D ~ (DRJVE) 1M th. poliWn for au nOMal forWaM drivln,. ,.
Forcilld do.".nRlifb ~ with .tM _!Klor Po "D"
y .... CM Itl t il Mtomatic do .. ..,)oift .1 ~
wer 3S mph (60 km/h) by PftM I,h.,.o.
molOf 'pedaI ''''"'~tely QlMY to lbe 11_.
Yo. will • •1 • forced dow..tW1 .1 ~
~ J5 .. p.h (60 kmfb) by p~ lIM-
pNaI aU II"" ...". to ttlc -floor. nu. wi! &f¥e
Y_ i.-.d KCtoIen'iooI for ~ ~ft ...

,_ ., Thil Potittoil iii estill to'proi.id~ .... iumum ~"&i~

" .. 1Nak!.: when" d,,\'UIi down ,toy sharp. 8I"'dtl
dImh Ii Ifft,
.or ""bell 1IIW-- perf~ is requ.lred 10
hill .... nmtllro"8h d""p ....,.. or
· ...... Yooa. .oy 'ollift into 1 ., .ny IpftIII bUI I.b.
· tra. . . . . wi! MIt h!d< in.... ~ uti! "",Wda
- '.- . . . . . . . . .u<Ml ... pII(60Iua[hJ- - .

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Automatic tr.wnlssic)n &hitI quadrants of ell GM ~ oontinue ,th8 unikirm
sequence of setectof posi1ipns.: Shirt inIicators ..e lIITMged wHh " P '(Pcwt<)
position at one and, toIIiJwed in' sequence by '''R''(Reverse), " N"(Neu!ral) and
the torw.ard driving ranges: An fUCmatic transmissions are equipped with a
starter safety swl:tch de:Signed to permit starting the engine only when the
transmission selector is ' in the' "P"(Patk) . PI' " N"(NeutraI) position. · For
adcitional engine braking etI8ct, as sometimes needed in ' l'1'IOIJllanou$ driving,
place the transmission in ·an.intermediideor bw....-.ge.
Ycu automatic trMsmissiori has a clutch-typ8 torlJj& ClOn\Ierter. The cII.i1ch is
designed to engage,wherJ the vehicle reaches a steady, speed above 25 Il1lh
to 45 nVt (40 to 72 ·Ian/h). When engaged, the clutch 'provides a clrect
connection between' the: engine and the drive wheels. This direct connection
alloWs for more eff~t · operation ct . ~. tr~ ·and thereby ~
contribute to in"p-oved 'ft,IeI ~ IOI'TIY.',' .
WIth the clUtch-type~, )IOU may' ~ some operational differences
compared to open-tyPe!.: a:utomatic IranSmlssion ·~ vehicles. When the
clutch engages, tor J~umple; you .~ notioe what feels tilte an extra
transmission shift. AiS:O; QO oocliBior\: yOu may feel certain ' incidental engine
pulsations in the· 30 _~O' 5O"mph (SO to 80 klnIti) range..This teet Is similar to
that sometimes experienced in a manual transmission eQI lipped vehicle. In
addition, when the Liccelerator peqallS released abruptly, you may feel a slight
Impulse before the clutch disengages. . :
These conditiornJ are normal; Th!ilY' have no adVerse enect on )'QUI' vehicle:8nd

Notice
.
" ..
do not indicate the need 'ior repairs.
.,'
.
,.,
, . - .'. .

Thit toUOWing prec:ticU.~ rMUlt 'ln:automeclC tian~ ~ure:

• Shifting between . forWard and reverSe driVing range while operating' the
engine af high Speed' or 'heavy
throttle',' 'suCh as when the driving 'Wheels
are on snow or ice--oommonly "caIIed "rocking." (See the correct' method
#or " rocking' \ a vehickhilder. "Freeing Vehicle from Sand, Mud, Snow ·or
Ice". in "In c;;ase of·Emergency," Section.3 of thi& manoa!.) ,
• Shifting to " A"(RaVerse) or riny torward"range WhiIe'~ating' t~ engfne
at high speed In " N"(Neutral) Of " P"(P:ark) .
• . ..Shifting to "P"(Palk),wbile the,ve!\iCie wh~)s are:stilJ turning.
• Operating the' transmis,sion at or ne.ar "stall condition" for more than 10
seconds at 8 time. ("Stall oondition".is when the qne is nnling at hir;fl
speed while the transmission is in a driving range and the drive wheels
aren't moving, such as '"when stuck in, deep sand or , when the vel)icle is
against a tilced barrier.)
• Holding vehiCle on an upgrade with the accel8(storpedal. (Use the regular
. br~" to hoKI vehiclG on an uphill graqa.) .
POWEASTEERlNG·
If the,p6wec steering assist system goeS out beceose the engine h8$ staKed.or
due to a faikJre, ,the vehicleean still be'steered: However, much greater effort
is needed, especially in sharp turns or at low speeds. .

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~T STEERING WHEEL
The' ,optJonal.-tilt steering .wheeI can be tilted. up. above normal posi1ion to
provide ,additional room lor -entrance and exit as- well as selected· driving
positions below normal height. T he lift control lever- is located on the lett side
of. the,-steering coIumo just behind the turn sq.1lever. To operate pull the
lever towards You and move the steering wheel to yolI"" desired position then
release the lever. T his permits incIM:1Jal selection 01, the most 00/1'lIQrtabIe
positions fOf aU driving conditions. On .k>nger trips the steering whee! :pc)SiUon
ma~ be changed to help minilllize tension and,f8tigu~.

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CRUISE CONTROL WITH RESUME FEATURE ·

Cruise Control is 811 optional speed controi "5Ystem. It lets you k88p a ~
fOfWard speed _during most normal driving without keeping )'OJ foot .on the
acce\et'ator pedal, tolls. ~ ycu cOn:lk)rt on long drives. Within the limits
Qf your ~ngine" you c<0 ~Id 8.Speec;I of abolrt'3b mph (50 kml h) ,o r h~er.
'(ou can also re~'~a pr~set c;;iulslr.g speed attei"braking, without using the
~k>rpedal.
I~ un sign8J _lever. The :"Cruise" switch on the
The cor'rtrtMs' ars: part'"ot
boHom edge of the turn signal lever rn.Jst be I1lO'Ied to "On" before the system
will , wor~.
, .. " ..
The 'engagement button Is in .the end 01 thE>
' ." "
tum
,
signal lever.
'

To E _ at Croiling Speed
Accelerate to -the desirec:t speed, push iri the engagement button all the way
and release it slowly. Take your foot off the acc::elerator pedal-- and .U)e set
speed will be maintaihecl up or -down' hill. The' Cruise Control is designed to
disengage when you apply' tjle brakes. (To disengage the system without
oomng to a' COf11)Iete stop. push the brake pedal ~ use just enough force
todsengage the systerp, withou t stopping the vehict&.)
To Change' Cruising SPeed ' . '.
To reset the Cruise Control to 8 taster speed, accelerate to the sp8ed-you
wish. Push in th6 engagement ~ aI the way, then release it slowly.
To reset to a_slower speed, push In the button all the -way and hold it there.
Wait until ·the vehicle slows' to·.the '.desired speed, then release' the button
SlOWly.

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 To "Reoume" • Pre-Set Speed "

After braking: or,'stopping"the vehicle"without:' turning 'off the ign!tion, "you caii
~'reSiJme" ~ last set cfuising.speed bS',ecceleraling .to 30 mph (50 km/ h) or
moire _w Uding the cruise switch to '-'8esl.me": when you release the
" ResIIne" switch, yourvehicle _ w il ·ac:oeIefate k:I the cnMiing speed set before
braking or SkIpping. .
To Disengage
Disengaoe the Cruise Cootrol by pushing 1h8-'brake pedaj. though nOt usu8J1y
necessary. you can also nm oft the:system by "moving,trle " Cruise," switch 10.
"Off." " Hokfing in the engagerrient button until -vehicle speed tails below 30
~ (50' km) h); will alSo disengage the system.

To Pass A VehkIe
Use the acceleratOr pedal for more speed when passing. When you take yOOr
. Ioof off the pedal, the ,vehicle will slow down io the ~ set before passing.
" ..

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NO:;ncE; To .~ ~ ~ ,~e~, under-OOI*,"": ~_ftOC UM! ,1'!e ~ qontrG! ...

PIIrtlcul.rly lis resu ..... featUre und... the fotIowing conditlont:
• When the ~ .. y R.I,""" I, f ...... ...,. tIIe ••istInO ntfIc: floW•
• "c ithen It . not ~1iIe :SO' _ .,.;-"'*=...... '-"'' '.: ~
• On.~ ro.d.:· MIctI" .i'ljf~
. co~ wtth ~n~ij, anCI ~ -,' \
". -
.," "-

• On wlndll'lf ro.dl, '11'1 ....y or Wlrying trllfflc' volume, (If In t~IC tNt _varl" In
'PMd'. : --.- --. , .' ~-:~ \ ' -- -:-. " - ' --- . -, -"- -
After ~..tkIg to 1M ~ ..-ct ~ ....g.g.r;g. Control. tM'~ .. wi.
c:iui.e
"Alold. tel 1pMd.net wIIi:MOT .Iow down wtIin , you , ~:your: 1oot off the ~eotlw.wr '
· pM.l. To ,.Iow .rhe ·vlhielc", !iillow :lhe, lnalruetlo,",' ,1.bOYi ",nder ,~ 'DlSENOAGEMENT" .
, When ggkIg ,: U~U'f ~""''' !I ,1t powIbIe tar the. vehidl ~1oM or "lD gIin . ~
(partieullrty when, towIng · .~). ~ tfIou;h thI. CruiM· (;on(r~ ill ~. atilt -
'. h..,p.. ....·tDinII up ~. -",~c..- ..
~'.1Or ~ to
· d,.ired,·if .."9 down . ,hili';.HJ,,'~rio"ICi' ~u_ 1hti ·.,..Ie
to Ii" n .~ .,,' ~
· 1M bra ... , , ~ •• whICtI ,WII both .diMn'" the <::rUi" 'C~"', iIInd "",' ~ ' t!le : .
t~ tpMd ",.n
veI*:... In ~tion, when going daWn ••. " or king 'grHe, tn. ~ ·ShouId be. . .
tIIIte.d inIo • . ~...., kI help COI\tJoI v.tJIe .. IPMd_···... "~,A ' GrIldl" in
" !itming . . ·Opent;n;;" ~ion ~.uw.~ ,

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HORN
The horn on· your 'vehicle is actuated by finnly .pressing 'on the pad in the
center of the steering wheel. As a:good motorist, use of the horn should be
kept at a minimum. However, acquaint yourself -as soon as possible with this
function of your vehicle, should it·ever become-necessary to give a warning to
a pede6trian or another motorist.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

The hazard flasher· is cov~ed in "In-case· of Emergency," Section 3 01· this
manual . .

FLOOR CONTROLS
BRAKIN!l "SYSTEM, ,
The regUlar braking-system is designed for braking performance under a wide
range of driving conditions even when the vehicle is loaded to Its full rated
vehicle !oad capacity. . '

CAunON: Driving through _t.r dMp enough tc;wet brake ~-v -.-.
the brakee not to work .. Well ..... iuun, thevehltle "I. not tlow down at the 1*/111
!'lite, llId " RIllY pulrto the right or 18ft. After ch8ddn8 l o b rHI' tor other YehIdn,
Ipply ..... m_llghdj-to chick wIwIhII' this ' - "'ppened. To fJty ttIeIfo 'qulclrly, _gMly
ItPPly the tif. . . At .,. .... tllI'iIt '- . , ..... h:ndrd apM(II, wtth 1*111, fA ~
.hHd, 10 lie ..-, .rId to .......... Do In.. UIIIII the tin"," r"«um to norrnaf. Alwwp do
'"'*'"
thl. -'ler cfrfylflg throulft_ter to hatp *u~ the poIIibIllly of ~llnJury.

Sr.ke,-Warnlng: USfrt
"The braluf·system' warning light 1s. ~yenlCf In the "InstrUment p~" sectiOn.
Power Brakes
• If optiorial power"assist is lost beCause of a stalled engine or other reasons,
the brakes can normally still be app~~ with. power assist at least two times·
using reserve power. .. .
On your diesel equipped vehicle, however, after k:lsing power assist the brakes'
can normally still be 8JlPIied one time.using reserve power.
• The -system is designed to bring the vehicle to a full stop (lC1 reserv&'power
if .the brake. pedal Is. app~ed once and held ·down. However, the reServe
power .is partly used up each time the brake pedal is appfied and released,
On dieselS the reserve power ·is used up each time' the brake Pedafis
applied and released. l\pply SmoOth and even pressure to the pedc!L 00 not
pump ~ 'biakes when .. brake power. asSist 'has been lost, except 'When
needed to 1T1&in.t8in'steering ~.ol. . .
• Without power asSlst, the vehicle can still be stopped by pushing much
harder on the brake pedal. Howev8f, the stopping distance may be longer,
even though the brakes themselves remain fully operational.

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Sell-Adjusting B,_.
• The brakes .oo thi.s vehicle (except ~ the parking bJ'ake) are seI·<4tSting.
They have been desigled so. that·periodic brake ~ is not required.
• The drum" .brakes' ~ t:heri'iSetve& wheh' the brakes are fwmly appIed
while the vehiCl9 is moving baCkWa'ds~' .
The disc "brakes adJust 'ihemseiVes earlh tlm'e the"brakes ar~ used"
",:
•
• n the brake-pedal goes down farther than 'normal, it may b9 due to 'a 18Ck 01
adjustment To find out it this isthe--case, drive backWard and forward a
few times, applying the ~es fi"rJ!'Y when gOing in eaqh j;tirection.
If you have an optional diesel engine, see " Brake Pedal Travel" in tRs
section. . .
• SeE! yeo dealer if pedal height -doe;-not return to normal. or If there Is_a
rapld 'inC1'OOSe in ~ 'travel. This oould be a Sign -of other braf(e trouble.
• Also see .YOUr dealer If the' parking br8ke rleeds. ~tment.
· NOncE: "~1he brig" by I'flting y_ foot on t~ III_ pedIIf whet! you do not
· Intend -c.n cau_ ~~ _br'Mn. n. C*II we... out 1M br_ . . . . Mel
10 brake
p«fIIl""'-arid"lM brMM .. we. . .. .. ,....... '
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PARKING BRAKE
• The parking brake f.oot ~I is located at the cmer's 'ar left side,
• To set ~ parklngbfake, first press dmvn the JegtJlar brake pedal with ycu
right foot '- Then, ,hold it while setting the parking brake with your left foot. -
• To release the parking brake, press down the regular brake pedal and pul
the " Brak~ ~" hinjle located at the lower left side of the instrument
panel.
• To help remind 'fOU, the brake systain warning ignt is desigll8d to stay on
If the parking brake ooOIrol is not July released and the iglilion key.is 00.
• Never drive the vehicle with th,e ,parldng brake set as this may overheat'· the
rear brakes, reducing their ,,effectiveness aiKt causing excEtssive wear 'OI
damage. ' ' , , . . "
Tor .' Lock
que '. . " . - .
The pcw1dng brake shOuld be set'.st" leaving the
whenever
vehicle Is PCWked 00 a J12De and the triinsmission seleCtor
ctiver' s seat. tf the
lever is plaCed in
" p" (Parit) betore"the pMOOg brake'iS:set, the weight of the Vehicle may exert
so mUch force on the panang pawl ill the transmissiQrl that it may be difficult to
pull sel~or lever' out :01 " P" '(Park).:T1iis coridition is called ';torque lOck." To
prevElnl this; the p"ar\dng 'tirake should be appliod BEFORE moving the selectof
lever to " P" (Park,. , , ,., :.'" , .
When piepaz;ng
to 'move ~Ie,' thE! setector lever ~ be moved out of
tile
the " P" {Park) 'positton BEfOAE releasing the parking brake. It is good <tiving
p-actioe to a¢ the. par1cing brake first..Jhen release the transmission trom " P"
(Parit). even on level sur1aoes. · .
·w" torque lock:' does ocqJI", . It ~ may be:'necessary to have ~the,r vehicJe
rlIJCI96 this vehicle uptlill ' to lake some of, the 'pressure off the transmission
while ,the driver pulls on t~ ' lrans~issi9n seI6ctOr , ~er .~. '.. ' . '

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 DISC BRAKE WEAR INDICATORS
Ffont disc brake pads have buih,!n wear incIcators which iue-designed to make
a high-pitched Si:JJeaIing or crlcket-ike warning SOIJnd when the brake peds are
worn to where new-paPs. we needed. The fI!)LIlCI will come end _go. CJ( be hearcI
all the timlit when ,the wheels are roling .. but will slOp whI:Jn the brake pedaf Is
pushed down . flrmty. Expenstve rotor damage can result : ~ PadS are not
_ wilen needed. .
See,~ the brake ~ Ist8d in the MaintSnance ~ folder .
INSTRUMENT ·PANEL AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENTS·
Th8 inst'uments, gages arid Indcator lights. oonveniently grouped in the
insfrunent cJuster are Cktsigned to ieII you at a glance rrmy irrp)r1<w11 things
about the perforrrBlce 01 your vehcle. The toIowtng information will 9ilabte
you to more quickly,understand and properly il'ilerpret these inStrum8nts..
H 'JOUI _vehicle -is_~ -equippe(:I with Jhe Optional deseI ~ - it Ms a special
sWtlng system. An instn.menl penet ~ f 'WAIT") leI!3 ,you wt., tf'ie engine
is ready 10 be started. For details, see "Starting the Diesel Erigine" in Section
2 of this manual. . '.
Speedometer
The sPeecJometer _hand ,indicates vehicle speed in ~ per hour and
kilometers per' hoix.
0cI0rMW
The group of figures in the speedometer lower center section indicales the
accumulated ~ Of lcilomeler's.
Tamper--Re.i. .nt Odometer
Fed8ral iaw prohibits tampering 'With ' vehicle OdoJneters 10 alter aCcumolated
miIeag8. For yolK prOledion, the odometer 01 this vehicle is cJes9led with
'IIinl*-resi5tant features, to indicate that it has been ~ed with . • - ines
appear verti,cally between odometer numer;US, it is likely that 1he odometer has
been IlMned back Of reversed. The rnteage'shown may not be actual . .
Whenever a r~ odometei is mtaII8tt and~' be'set kI 'tt~" same
mi~ registered o,t the prior .oOOmeter, the IaWltlq.dres that a I~ be
installed on th8 aiY.er's door frame to stlow' Jhe previous ocbmeter,reading and
the date 01 reptacemant The replacement odOmeter will then be set 10 zero.
To deterrriine the ac1UaI vehic18 miJeage. add the mileage shown on the label
to the replaoemant odometer reading. If the replaCement odor'rl9ter 'can tJe Set
.
l.p to 1he same mlJe,sge as the priof .o dometer. no door frame label is needed.
.
Fuel Gogo
The fuel·gage will r~. the APPRoXIMATE fuel 1Qv8l ln the tank, when the
ignIion is in the RUN posiOOn. .
When, ~ .9age r~ EMPTY• .SOII1E' fuel Is still avaUable as a reserve.
When the gage 'registers' FUU... ISOme additional fuel canstiU ·be added to' the
tank. The foIIowinQ oordtIoi\s maybe cOns6deI ed noiTnat

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 • Fuel station pump may shut on before fuel gage indicates FUU..
• Amount of fuel required for fill·up may not exactly correspond to gage.
• Needle may not rncWe away from FULL until some time after fill-up.
• Needle may move ~ing turns, stops and accelerations.
When ,the ignition switch is turned 10 the OFF position~ the needle will not
necessarily.return all the way,to the EMPTY 'mark.
Oil/C~oke -'nd'cator Light (Gasoline Engine)
this light will come on to provide a "bulb check·... when the i!11ition is turned
on, but shOuld go o'ut after the engine is started. " light failS 10 come on with
ignition, tumed on, it could indicate a burned-out bulb, or a blown 'instrument
lamp fuse or a defective electric choke heater circuit. Have system repaired if
light does not come on during check.
OccasionaUy, this light may flicker momentarily while the engine is running.
Shoold this occur, CHECK ENGINe: OIL LEVEL as
outJined in Section 5
"Checking Oil Level." H the light comes on continuously, pull over to a safe
place and STOP THE ENGINE until the source of trouble can be located and
corrected. The source of the trouble could be any 01' the following:
• Loss ~ engine oil pr~sure (Check. engine oil level)
• Blown-lnstrurnem Lamp:fLise.
• Blown -choke heater fuse.
.• Loss 01' electric choke heater vo.!tage.
. NonCE: Continlling to nln 1he engine .iIh .n il ....rnn.ted oII/ cr.oll* ~ till c:auw
_10111 .n~ cHI~ or uIIIIMI.11y hlifo .xtiautt.)'&teIn~,.. which CIIn resuII:
In .ariau.!Ssm.
to the vehicle.
Oil Pressure Light.JDiesel Only)
When the ignition is,turned 10 "Run," the "Oil" warning lighi appears until the
engine is started. Thereafter, the light. should be ott unless there is insufticlent
oil pressure or engine idle speed is belOw normal. If the light-should come on
at any time -while driving (other than momentarily at idle _speed or after- a
sudden stop), stop i~iately ancI irlvestigate the cause ()I low oil pressu-e.
This could pos$ibty !?e. ·caused by low oi\-"level in 'the crankcase. Engine
operation,with low Oil preSsure will
cause damage to the engine.
Engine Coolant TemPerature Ught
This light is ~ati;ld in instrument -cluster and is ~igned lQ ·come on IQ
-!be
warn the driver that the engine coolant has overheated and immediate aCtion is
required to cOrreet t~ ·condition. As 8 'check that the, bUlb and its circuit are
working, the fight isatso -designed to come on -Wring engine Starting. If the
light does not come on ooring thiseheck, have it -repaired ,as soon as possible.
If the light comes ,on at any other time,: lake the steps outlined under "Engine
Cooling System Overheating" in ''In 'Case Of Emergency;" section, 3 Of this
manual.

CAlITION: It 1tle Engfne CooIIInt T."...,l1ure 1Ft ~ on or YO\! .... GUM

~ to tlUtpeClthe ..,.ms m.y "- onrhwIine., conInued OpW.oo.. Gf the .....
EVEN FOR A SHORT nIlE ""'Y ~n III • ,... and thI pceslbllIty of . - - . "jllry MCII
or ___ wthIc.. danwga. T... ·lmmect.... action _ outII,.. .... "EngIne CooII"I
SyMem 0v«IIHting" in s.ction 3 of lI)iI_....

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1. F\l'el Gog ..
2. Worninll Lighh 12 . A$htray
3. SP'"edarJief.~ 13 . Ci90rette _Lighter
• . Hi-Beom "In dicator )., Rodi .. and Conlr,oh
.s. Odometer U. Tum Signal Indicator
6. ckx:k: - Quart/: Analog 16. Tachometer
7. ' Glove Box 17. Warning "Gages
8 . Chokt (GaKl!lnt On ly) 18 . Shift Il\die:atOf
'II. l:ight Switch 19. ChllCk Engin e
10. Reor Window o..fogger Swiklr 20. R.H. Outside' Remote Mirror
1 f. Heater and Optioncll 2 1. "Wait" - Diesel On ly
~ir Con_d itioni"9 Control 22. "Water in-Fuel" ~ D ~$81 Only
 Ganer.or Indicator Ught '.
The VOLT light Is deSiQnoo to ~ on when the ·ignition key is in the " RUN"
PoSition. but before tHe engine Is .Started. After ttie engine . stab.
tOe light
shouk:!@ cot and remain out tf the·iight reffiains on when ·engine is rtrlning.
have yoUr authorized dealer lOcate aiid correct the trouble as sOon as poSsible;
. "Check Engine" .uQht
Most gasoine engine vehiclessold in the tWted States (..Kt.some . vehicles
sold In Canada) have the Computer CorTmand :Con~olsystem.
tf yoUr vehicle has 1M Computer Command·Control system. a "Check Engine"
light on the instrument panel is designed 10 rome on dwing engine stating to
let you knOw the bulb is working. (The light will stay oil a short lime after the
engine starts.) If the IiQtrtcomes· on while driving. servica ·lO .the COmpWir
Command Control system may be required. Although. the vehicle may stin be
driv~ see yotM" authoriied dealer as soon as· possibte fOI' an inSpectIon of
the system.·· . . .
COntinued Bivlng Without · having ·the Cornputef Command Control ·system
serviced ·could cause ·damage lO :the ·emission ~ system." 0CiUk:j also
affect fuel economy encfdrivabilily. .
See also · "Computer Command Control System" in "Service and
Maintenance~ .. SeCtion 5 01 thi$ rrunaaI.
"Choke" Ught (Guollne Engine)
01 vehicles equipped with (he optional. <Ii! Pressure gage. Of a ~ oil
waroing .lIght. a separate choke: WEming ~t is used .aJaI:Ig. with ·· the oil
pressure Ig~ .or gage to replace the oil/choke light. The light is deSigr)8d to
come on when the ignition is turned on, 10 provide a "bulb ch8ck." but shook:!
go out after the ·engiQe is· s&arted. If 1he 19rt." to.come on with the ignition
turned on. it· couId'indica1e a burned out bub. a.defective I!l6ectric choke heater
circuit or a blown lnstrtJrner:lt lamp fuse. '.
"'VE SYSlSI AEPAIAEO F LJGHT IXJen'Q" COME ON 0UAtNG·CHECK.
Wthe ight come& on during. _ _atiOn, the en9".·shoold·be _
and the trouble located and'correCted.·
NOTICE: .. ~ to !\lit"""
with . . . . . . . . . , "CHOKE" .... _ e...
~,..., .m...c~ ............... ~-.1iI ,....In·-w.cs.n.roalottt.
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"Wlllt" Indicator· Light

This light is IncIIJded on all vetWctes equipped. with a dieselrengine., The ight
indicates when the glow ·plug system_is operating. For further iofonnatlon refer
to "Starting The Diesel Engine," In this section.
"W...... in Fuel" Indicotor Ught
Vehicles with diesel engines have a .'~ater In Fuel" light 10' warn of excessive
water in the ~ system. For ctetaus of how this- !iglI works, see "OieseLFuef
~rements Md Fuel System" in s,ctlon 2_ ot this manual.

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Bntke System Warning Light ;.. -,.
The .regular braking .sy~~ .Is. a ~ ~~(TI desigr:led :SO that one Part will
provide some bralOOg .aCtiOn if, there is a loss of·hyckaulic Pressure in the.ott"Ier
part of the .system. The .sys:tem. has a .':I3I:\AKE" wcvning light located' in the
iOstrument pa~J: . '. '.. \ . '.; , -,
• To serve as a r~, the "BRAKE" light is designed to .stay on ~
·the ptlrlring br.q is not tully released and the 9Wtion key is on. .
. - " The' iight Is also ~" to _ come on brlefty during engIne starting so you
can cheCk thai the bulb is 0kaY- .
• " H~ve UMt'.systen1 i"epJ!.ired,' If :' tI)e;·light"ooes· not come on duri~ engII:te
.~ or when ~ parking brake Is set. '. ..
• ThIs,warning ~ doeS:1')Ot do away-wi(h the-neE!d for brake in$pection 8fId
rnBIntenance. The brake' fluid level must be checked regularly '- See your
,Main~ Sc~Iii)oldei'for other"brake checks. . ' --
j the ~ght comes on and stays on When the engine is rul'V'ling. attar the' brake
pedal has _been firmly pushed down, or comes on momentarily. or SlaYs on at
_91rOJ time ~Ing. ql9f"atioh -~ the' v~, -~ may-mean' that thw~ is aorrslf iii t9
wrong with ~ of the brake system. -. _' ..
What tO~: .
1. . Check to see that the-praItdng brake has been reMased.-".. jt has been:·-'
2. Pull off the road and.stop carefully. And r,e!TI~ , ~at; '.". " :. ' ___ "
• ~oppIng~ maybe-bngef; . .,,:
• You may have to.push harder on the.pi9daJ. '. : ,.
''' . The pedal'may go dowrl'~:umn normal. ', '
'3. ;T Out the'brakes bY -Startirig,~ ~'6n the rpad sI)ouJdef-·then:
" rr,.. ,-:" '". _, ,.' -- '.,.' --.... . '
. : If,.you ',judge tit to ':be ~.e; · dflve 'cai,rtiously.,al ,a : ~fe.,s~ 10, the
nearest dealer tor repair. OK ." .
• Have. v~ to_wed,lei the r'!8!IWest dealer for repair . .~.
·Con.li['tued_--driVjng·:ovi~·~ '~ r8P8i!:s _could be dangerous.,
Tachometer. (Guolino Ilnly) ."
Th_e '.' ~·;t~~e:r- Y~G8-t~_:.~':~ ·Of ~:'QllQituj if{revol~oiis .J?9T
minute. The indicated number, times 100; 'giV8S -the engine speed. Operating
the engimi with the tachometer r8ating -in the coIQr·coded high-speed area
could lead to serious engine damage. ' ' .;~" - . -
When Itle Ignition--key" is 1tM'nei:S to -the Ofi;" posiIion, lhe poUlter may nOt
to
neCessarily return the o RPM poSiiioh, For the t8chometer -to .register 0 RPM
the key must be in the RUN positiOn'arid I;!Ilgine'oot running-, ' •
Voltmeter (GasoUne Ilnly)
wtien':'the· engine Is operating, the''- vOltn'aeter:, indicateS 'the ei~tfic8.l system
voltage. -During' ninimurn eIeiCtric8I ·t:laci '-the pointer' wi. I8EId to-tna n(;tt of the'
center. As the electricaiiOad IS,increasecfor ifl stori:-Md--go.Ct:Mng, the pointer
will rotate to the left. A meter reading 'continuously ,In ' the lett or right zone
inI:ica*es an eleCtIical syStem failure. CaUSe of the failure should be detE!ffllined
and corrected.

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Engine Coolant Temperature ·Gage (Gasoline Only)
ThIS optional gage is ~. in lhe ~stfu.ment C!iJster.'" If the gage·'" shows·that"
anover!leat conditlori·.el«$lS-aS indicated by pointer moving beyond the ·centei'"
Of the bancfimmediala action· by the driver is requifed.n an overheat Condittoh
is shown, take thesteps~ outlinec(under the heading "Engine COOling System
Overl"leating" in "In case of Emer~cy:.' .. Selrtion ~ of tns manual : , T~e·
coplant ~rature Inclcati9n wiu vary with air temperature and 0per8t;nr;j"
conditions. The ignition key musf be in the ·" Aun" pOsition- for accu'ate
readingS. I'rolonged driving or idling·irj·very hoi weather may cause the pointer
to move beyond the centElr,.Of the gage. Make a practi99 Of. sCanning this and
qtl:l~ gages while driving, ·especially in hot weather an~/or"When the vehide is
. under· lOad, . .

CAUTION: It the Engl". CooIIint TenII*l1ure gage Ihowt; In oYemNt condition Of

you hi'" other ....eon to ..spect 1M 'r¥ne may be ~tlng; continued operdon «
the engine EVEN FOR A.SHORT nME rn.,..-..ult I....tlrel!"ld thI .poaIbIllty of pitrIOlMII
Inlury .1Id/ or - . veihIde (lam• . TIiie i~1Ite Ktio .. ·•• oulilnilc( under ·"Er¥ne
COOlIng SyItIm OIflIrhHtlng" I.. "Ira Caee of Emergency," SectiOn 3« thI. mlnulL

Oil Pressure Gage (Gasoline Only)

The· 011 pr~ure gage indicates the pr~ure: :at which oil is ~ng delivered to
the vEirious .parts of the engine requiring lubricalion~ Pressures· registered by
the gage may vary according to _oUtside air jemperatures or weight of oil being
uSed. Oil pressure of a cold engine -being operated at a given speed will be
somewhat higher than when the engine is at normal operating tem'perature. at
Ihe same speed. Prolonged high speed operation on a hoi day at the giYM
speed will result in somewhat lower oil pressui"e--readings. ReadingS of 205 to
275 kPa (30 to 40 psi) may. be considered normal during moderate road
speeds of-35 to 40 mph (55 to 60 km/h) with the engine at proper oper'ating
temperature. Gage readings which are oonsistently high Or ·1Ow under' theSe
conditions may indicate lubrication system and/or engine malfunction.
Ughl Switch
The three~position light" swi~ch contrOls the headlights, taillights. parking lights;
sidemarker lightS" instru'ment-lights and dome liQhIs as shown.
Instrument light intensity can be varied by turning ' kOOb clockwise 'or
counterclOCkwise. Full counterclockwise position lurnson interior light.
The headlight circuit is protected .by a .cirCUit· breaker in the ight switch. An
overk:)ad on · the breaker will cause the lights to " Ilicker" , on and off. • this
conditk~n .~IOps, have your hE!adlightwiring checked immediately. The
headlight beam ctle.riger _is lOcated in the Turn Signal Lever; for operation see
Section 2 undef heading.''T.um SigJa! and Headlight Beam Lever::
Headlight HIgh Beim Indie.to," Light
The headlights of you, -vehlcie h_ilV9 high 'and low beams to provide you With
prpper nigrttime visb~ _ for rMst _cliVlng 'conditions. 1be " low" beams are
USed cb1ng. mpst ~Ity d{iving. The " high" beams are especially useful when
driving on' dark roads since they, prO'iide long range ~ation. The headliQh.t
beam Indicator light (located, on the speedomeier laCe) will be ON' whenever
the tligh be~ Of " brights" are in use. The tum siglal Nrver. controfs the
hea<Jight beams and Is desCribed .in "Steering CoIlmn Controfs."
Headlight " ON" W.-ning Buzzer '
The ~ headIiglt" retninder _ buzzer provides an audibI8 warning that the
maIO light switch is in one Of lhE! "on" positions, either parkilg ights '_or
headl<lilts.
The reminc\er buzzer is 'actuated only 'f"hen ' the ignition switch is turned to
"OFF," " LOCK" Of "ACCESSORy" position 'and the lights are on,
When the parking lights Of headlights 8I'e to be operated with the key In the
OFF pOsition, the reminder-bt.lzzer canbe shut off by turning the light switch
knob until the instrument' cluster lights are not on. . .
Qull<\z Analog CIoci<
The optioni.1I qUartz analog clOck is--q)erated by a crystal controlled electroniC
circuit for accurate tim&" ~eep~ng ,
To reset clock. pull W. the reset kliOti.th8n tun -the knob until the cloCk hands
reach the desired time,
Cigarette 'Ughter
The cigal'ette lighter is located to the right of the heater control, To operate;
pusi'! it in, When it becomes healed. , it aulomatk:aly pops out reaty for use.
Avoid holding the ,lighter in by t'aand while it is heating as damage to the
beating.element may resliH, . "
VENTILATiON SYSTEM
Your vehicle (air conditioned Of non-air oonditioned). is equipped with a f\ow-
through ventilation system which brings outside air'intp the vehicle through the
air inlet and exhausts it through U1e ~es in the rear body lock pillars.

Basic Operating 'Tips:

• Always keep the front in'let grilles ctear,'of .Obstructlons (leaves, ice, snow,
eIC.).
• For optimum driving _comfort in heating Of air conditioning modes, keep
windows closed,: .

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• Clear snow and Ice from the hood and air inlei in frool of the windshiekl:
This ~ tile heater and det:roster work better and..!owers the chance al
togging .oo the inside of the ,Windshield,
• Durin~(w1rrter operation run -_th9 blower on " Higl" lor a few moments
before driving Off. Th~,helps deS( the Intake ducts Of snow and moisture '
and.further lessens the chance of logging on the inside.of t~ wlndshietc1.
The ,following pages of thjs manual provide more operating tips for gening
maximum heating clnd Cooling comtOrt, (Also ' see "Erigine Exhaust Gas
caution (Carbon Monox ide)" 'at th9 beginning of "Startihg ' and Operating,"
Section 2 ontlis manual.)
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Lower Air Vents (Non Air CQnditioned Vehicle)
Two control han<les located beneath. the steering, colurm open and close the
lower air vents, To compliment this system there Is a power· upper vent in the
iristrument panel, which is qperated .rom ~h.e heater control. The amount of air
coming.from th,e 19wer. QUtlets d~pends , on ,vehicle speed and the upper ouHets'
depend on fan speed, '

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CONTR()LS ,

HEATER SysTeM (NoN AIR cONDITIoNED VEHICLE) .

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Fan Lever
The ran lever (OF'F-HI) provides sPeed. control, of the ,plower fan In ~Ji , Air
s.lec1O< LeVer posffions. .. ... .. ' .' .
T_lIure COnIrol .Lover ,.'
The temperati.l'e conb"oIlever regulates the temperature'of the air entering the
passenger compartment in all Air Selector Lever posjtions~ Far right poSition
(HOl) provides maximum heat air: and far )eft position (COW) prO'o'ides
I'Tlif*rum heat (f:Wl1bk!n1 air terTlM'fatl,Jre) all. '
AIR Setector Lever '
• VENT-In this·~Iion. minimum hUt PowER Ventilation air is disch8tged
. from the upp8{ air outlets. Air quantity Is t:oiltrolled by the FAN LEVER.
• Bi...E~The AlA sELEcTOR ~ may be- ~~ between VENT <¥ld
a
HTR (heater) to obtain variable distribution of air between the upper air
outlets and the ftoor aW Outlet. '
• HTR (HeaIer)-1n this position, most of the air is deivered 10 the floor air

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outlet with a small amount delivered to the winctshielcl (defroster outlets).
The -air terl1*ature is controlled by the lEMPERATURE LEVER while the
air quMtity is t:ontrOI1ed by the FAN LEVER. This position is uSied fof most

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• BLEND-The AlA SB..ECTOA LEVER may be adiUsted between HTR
(heater) and DEF (defroSt) positions to obtain a variable distribution of air
between the floor air outlet and the windshietd air outJets.
• OEF (Defrost)-In this posffion, most of the air Is delivered to the wIndshiekt
(defroster outlets) with a small amount to the floof air outlet.
The windshield ~o~and .~ing s~em assists in providing good
visibility ttvough ~ areas .d .the wmshieId under most inctemerlt
weaIher cordlions. For invneci:a1e 'operation ~ the vehicle, the windshield
should be scraped clear. -
Operate system for ao seoor'Id5 befQre sWitchinQ to DEF. This will remove
hLmid air from the syStem and lTOmize rapid togging of the glass which can
occtW It humid air Is blown onto a cOp! windshield:

AIR CONDmONING SYSTEM

This systemcoml:lNs heating ~ cooing capabilities for comfort In all
wNher concIIion'S.
During . some . air oordtioning operating oonditions, Slight - increases and
dec:re8ses of en{jne 'speed/ pOWer may be noticed. This should be oonsidered
normal, as the system is._oosigned to cycte the COfl'llI'"essoI' ON and OfF to
rnainIain desired cooling. The reduCed ~essor operation shoUld benefiI
fuel economy.
Fan Lever
The ~ lever (lO-H) , provides speed control d the blower 1M k\ aI , .
Selector Lever positions exoept OFF. , .
Temperature Contr~ Lever, .,' .....- ,., " .... ' .
The temperature control iev~ reg~ ,the , teinp8l'ave Qf the: air entering the
passenger ~ in,Au.. lUi 'Sdectoi'_Lev.r po6itions.
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AIr Se~ Laver . . '
The air selector lever -regulates air. -now fro:m the ,~, defroster and air
conditioning ouUets. h alSo oonirols 'Operatiprj'ot the refrigeration COf11)r8S8Ol'.
• OFF -- In this position the blOWer does not operate. However, when the
vehicle is moving, air win enter the passellger oornpai1mef't ' through the
Boor air ouUel. .
• MAX (AIR CON» -:-'AA ..om the ~ ~ is mixed wiH:I a
. srriall amount of outSide 'air, condi:IiOned and d~ from 1he' ~
outlets. This position. With tho temPeratl6elever"ln full -ootD, 'lS 'us6d klr
maximum cooIlnQ Wldef conditioris Of high ~ and hOmidily.
• NORM (All OONO) - OutsIde air is <:oncitIoned as it passes t.r~ the
system and is ctscharged 'lrorp the .1:411* outlets. This position is usa::! for
most air conditic:M* 19 situations.. . . .
• B!-LE\IEl (AlA CONJ) -- OUtside air is conditioned and clrectedout the
upper ouUets PLUS the' ftOOr au outfet' A 'smaH amount of air aJeo ftows
from , the ~Id 'deIr0a:ler ouUets.: .This fIOSi:Iion .j:IQVides Q:lI'lDt and
keeps the windshield cIea' ooder low ~ COIdtioris.. .
• VENT (ECOf'OwfY) - 0Aside air is tl$Chagad: from Vle.lJA)8t-ouIata... This
position is used in cool to moderate weather when 001 dIoned _ _is rot
required. The ,air c:mditioning oomPr~ is uned off. : '
• HEATER (ECONOMY) .- Outside air is: ~lvered .from the Iocr: air outtaI
with 8 smaI amount trom the windshiekt defroster outlets. This poeition is
used for most wir)Ier ttMng. The air_OOI'dtiOIling COf'rllIessot is Uned off.
• t& - ()utstde air .is ooncMicI'KId and deivered from the wind&hieId
deffOster outlets wiIh a small amount delHel ed from the ftoor 811 outlet.
This positioo is ~ for qoncitions of 'severe fogging and icing
only.
Al,OutIets
The inmJmenI panel air oudets may be TOIaled or Yanes l.med to drecI air
flow in drection desired. . . .
For additional .air. ~. a lap cooleris i:rovfded,',under the S18eI1ng coJUmn. This
outlet has "\fElf1ic81 ,vanes end, car) be _ro1ated ~ or dowrlas d8eired. Under ...
lap cooler is an outlet with a oont'OI thai: ca'i' be moved to h left or ~ kw
opening and ctoeing. OOI~ the MlOlri d ,. to tJe ftoor tom the botbn
cI the ouHet. .
DELCO SOUNP SYST1!MS
Your vehicle may have Me of.tJ8lieral 0pti0r\aI Delco GM,Sound Systeme... (To
listen to tJI'iIj ayatern;' OW iOi*IonnuJt be Iri "RUN" or ..~/ !) .
General Information
Ba6c Controla .' Alhough a Wide variety of features are offered, lhe klIowing
basic controls are common 10 all systems. .

- ----
- [ '" 1:
"-
"
' -
,. 10
,

• Left -Knob· This---'<nOb turns the' set on or off, and controls Ihe _voLme,
Bet*1d the vOwme- knob is a lOne oontrol. When turned, to the rigrt. it
incfeases Ir~ and voice clarity: when Ilj'ned to the teft, it -Inct'eases bass.
• Right ~~ : This ~ Is a ~ 'luning control to( ~ radio
, stations. For radios With" rear speaker$, a fader control Is .behind it. .Thls
con~- adjU$tS the sound b8tw~ the front and rear speak8(S.
• Push Buttons • Each radio hC!I$ five .push buttons you can use- to _select
)'OU' favorite $lationS. After usioifa push button, you may ha'le 10 " flOO-
tune" the racio by hand for the best raOOpt,iorl.
, ,).:> •
To, " set up" the push buttOns:
1: Maoualiy'tune to·the desir~ " Ji~1\
2:' ChOose the button YQ(J'wish,to' use, PUll il .straJglit aul; then push il back in
litmfy until it stops.:" .,... .._- ,', .' '-
3. Dc) this for each Of the five.buttons-
On Delao AM-FM radiQS. YQU maY'"chciOSe- twe AJd stations atii:t tiYe FM stations
for a total of ten selections. 00 this bY 'sliding ttie selector bar to the right -and
setting each button fOf ,AM stations. Then. slide the bar to·the1eft 8nd dO the
same for FM stations:. -,- . '.
N01lCE=' Do NIl . . . -trW .-.ctor ~ • .,., puM button .. put.d out t:W you could
CIIm'9' tta ndio.
Spea~r8: ',.'.
NOTICE: An o.Jco ~ s~ ~ uriground.., ..,..ke,...
In...i...dckln I:Ipe
pili,..,.., C.. or ~ ..... that UM tr. ....tric.. ..,...,. m., cs-.
yoU!" o.tco SOUnd
S. . . . iIncI __ .,....1IIion
01 tta .ckMd unit. , . . . . ClCNlMlt your . . . . In -...nee • ;'.
)'(IU_ .~~ ",.'
FM ReCeption • A"~ FM Is normaly static free, reCeptioo can be '~miled
tly, ,tE!ffain. atmospheric_~it,ion!!. stati cm ,
strepgttl and distance from the
transmitter. _Bulldings .Of other 'o~tructions ,can ~se momentary static, flutter
or statiOi'! sw¥plhQ. If you. _cannot keep gOQd' re6epti.on•. fiMling
station wilrbrir"lg In'JIfover'nent. -'".. ". '.
8 slnJnger
. ...
to'
~reo sOund . AI DeIoo Sound ~ with an FM stareo radio will_swi~Ch.
to stereo operation wheneVer an FM stereo' broadcast is ~!'Sr received, and
an indicator In the, dial _will light. " Stereo" operation means the radio-' Is
&eP8lating a ster,eo.btpadcast bQct(,.ioto Ihe,origInaJ two cI;lannels, called. .. left"
and "right ,; Ster.eo !(U1(j,1s noIiceab!Y,more realistic 10: tI'I8 ear:
 Tape and Tape PlaYer Care
On Delco Sound systems with cassette tape units, ,take out the tape cartridge
(ot cassene) .when not in use to prevent possible damage to !he tape plciyer
and to the cartridge (or cassene), .
Store cartridge5 "and '~ a,W!lY Jfpm extr~ heat or direct sunlight.
. Protect the open ends from dirt,or damage; store them ,In their original cases or
other protective cases~ . ~es 'eventually w~ outand you may ne9d to
replace them if they become _noisy, ' Clean the pickup head, tape guide and
capst8n (revolving metal Post) ,after every 100 hours of opEIfation. Use a
cotton-tipped swab dipped in rubbing atcohol. Access is throUgh'the tape c:IOor.
(See illustration,)

CAPSTAN
,SHAH .

AM Monaural Radil;t
This radio receives AM bro8dc:8Sts, The 'controls WOik as previOusly described.
AM-FM Monaural Radio

ua 92 91> IOO,104,1CS'
6 ""0 lC 12 14.'6

This radio receives FM as well as standard AM brOadcasts. Choose _the

desired baIid by sliding the se1ector. bW to the right for AM, or to the left for
· FM. - - ., - ' , . - .

AM-FM Stereo Radio

-
SS 94 'O~ 'O,~ 10 B_
6 "IJ 10 1. I::' 1~ <

Th~ r8ctioWorks 'the same as 'the AM:FM rnonau~at r8dio·.Be sure you also
read "Speakers" and "Stereo Sound" for more information.

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AM-FM stereo with stereo c-tte Tape

•
This radio combines 'the featLtes of an AM-FM stereo :racio with a" stereo
cassette tape player . To play a cassette tape:
1. Turn the radio on. (On very cold days; anow a few minutes for warm-up.)
2. Insert the cassane squarely tlvough the door above the radio dial. as
shown on, the door.
3. After the cassette has snapped Into ~. adjust the vok.me and fader
controls to your preference:
4. To quickly advar:x<e to . the next selection, push the combination fast
forward/fast reverse (F/ R) ' ~ to F lMltil it locks. To release the last
fOIWald Iocfo:, return the FI R buttOn 10 its center position. To isten to an
earlier setection, puSh. ~ the:F..(~ ,butt60 : To retease fast reverse, move
the button to its center position.. -The sound will be muled during fast
forward or fast reverse Operation.
The tape player will shut off at the end of the tape.- but the radio will not
resume ptaying until you eject the cassette. .
1. To remove the ca!?sette. fully press in the "EJCT" "buuon.
2. To change to the. ~9cond :program: '~p;:t the cassene, turn It over (end-for-
end) and reinsert ii, again a<;:c:9fdlQg to the outline orl the ooor.
RemovEr the cassette when not in use~ cassettes which are 30 or 60 minutes
long wi. give the best re~.
See aISl? '~Tape 'and Tape P~ayer Care" lor maintenance infonnation.
MOBILE RADlO SYSTEr,tS
Mobile two-way radio unitE!' and mobile telephone equipment are stilject to
federal rules and must .be instaIJed by trained personnel. Certain such
equipment or the manner of its installation . may possibly adVersely a~
vehicle' operation. Expenses' Incurred to pTotect the- vehicle sYstems 1rom the
interaction of these added mobile commuoicaoon systems are not the
responsibivty of Chevrolet Motor DivIsion. '
Citizen Band (CSl radios and garage door openers normally wi. not affect
vehicle opefa~on. · ','.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The lixed mast ~DI"I the' right fronl.fender camet be adjust6d up 01'
down. it meiyprovide i~ed . r~ in rural areas. . :'
The fixed mast' antenna Is designed ·to withstand most car washes without
damage• • the mast tMiComes slightly bent, 'You can straighten it by hand. The
-mast antenna can · be replaced if SfNet.ety bent (by 't'~. ek;.). Mast
antennas IT1USI be kepi cle«1 tor Qood perfOI'ffiEW1C8.

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 Power Antenna : ..
The optional power antenna is cootrolled by the racio. When the facio is- ON
the antenna will go ~. When the racio is lu"ned OFF either by the ON/ OFF
knob or by turning ttfeJgnitiOri .switCta. to the OFF; pOsit~. : the airt~ is
designed to go down. -.' . " '., -- .. . ' - .
'. ..... ' '

. OTHERCONTROLS "AND FEATURES .

UIIITI;O-SUP REIIR AXLE ";; '
. '.

The optiOnal limitoo>slip.reer, axle' c:an 'give -Ildded traction on snow, ice, 1tUd,
sand, gravfill, etc. Normally, the Umited-srrp 'aXle \rit'works I,ike a' Si~dard ~ie.
However, when either drive wheel meets a slippery ,enougtl surtabe, and .the
opposite wheel is on a surface.,with greater ,tractk!n, ,the fimited-slipunit can
continue_to giVe driving-'f9n;:.e to the wheel -haYing the gteater: traction, inStea:t
of merely Spinolng the wheel wNch h8s ifi!;t ~ftra::i;oo . - '. .
Also, See ;'Oriving on Slippery· &.rfaces" in .:'starting and ·Operating," SeCtion
2 01 this manual, ' ,,- ,
SUPERUFT SHOCK ABSORBERS
Superlift air.~ shock absorbEirS kM: you lEwei lhe vehicle oodef 'various
loads. Add air to the rear shock absOrberS as needed, rhr9UQh the air ya/ve
located as sho~ : 1ri the ilkJstration. Maln~~a mlnimtm pressure of 70 to 105
kPa(10to15~Watall"tiines. '." . ..- .' _:-:. ,
After the vehicle is I~, pl"esSure may: ~ Inc:;~edu~til' the rear of the
vehicle returm to the normal designed riding ~, but do .not exceed 620
lcPa (90 psi)" :~.
N011CE: Do riot 1181 -~ kt ,... .¥'MIidi __ IN ftonMi ~ .1't!Iing
~ .• super" _ ueed in -..... ..y.1Or !onGI'"drlWIg P'rioch, ...... dIIMge ,"-y
~to ,~ • .u~r~ ,~~~": ~IiI ,~ ..
iJ •• • • ",,, ., •••• J , ;"

CAUTION: To help wold ~ ~y . ~ ~~, M!"" ~ . b, ,MIdI thIftot.... ,_

c:tOMWinctI, bit Irueu PM'InIiI Or roM ~- . . . ~. . . . . preMure "**"'-'
of 10 to 105 kPII, (10 ~ _.15 - ~ ·WNn · ~ '~. Of - towIn!iJ' 'IiIUI ' . ~:
diltribulng hlb;;1'I. .
,. " j'

COURT$Y ,~tfrDEUlVS.Ysfu' ....., ..

II your, \!eh~ is equippec:Lwith th~, optional fealt.l'e, whenever the door· is
opened,-then ctosed, .on ~ or exit•.~ dome and QDUrtesy lights !>1aY C?O .fof
thirty seconds for oonvenienCe,pf driver . and , pas~ This pre&une$'Ule
ignition .is in ,the .off position:" When t~ igr)i,tioo_key is tul'f)9d on, Jt1e lights win
. go .'off. Whan the "igmtlOn _key ,Is tuined.to Oft. the dome aild Courtesy lights go
on'fo.. a~. of, f~- seconds, "'.. ..'. ' .
STORAGE BOX .'.". .. . . ' ; ,... .'.
'.'-
This vetieIe has a s10rage box located behind the ct~'s sea1 oear the ~
pan which extends rearward undef thecompartmerit fIoof. " . _.
....

'" "
'. , . '

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SECTION ~

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
See also' " Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (carbon Monoxide)" at the beginrling
ot
of "Starting and Operating,:" Set:J~ 2 this rnaI'ltlal.. .
FOUR-WAY HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
• Use the hazard warning flasher" to warn other drivers 8It'f time your vehicle
becomes a trafftic hazarQ. "day or pighl
• Avoid stopping on the roar;tway if possiI::M. . _
• TlJn on the hazard warning ftasher by pushlnsi-in 1m; button (ioside the
COllar) iOcated on the oolumn just behind the steering wheel. The flasher
Will work with the IgVtlon 'eithf;Ir off or on. ' .' .

\ I \

• The "turn signats do not work When the haza'd ftashef is On.
• On some vehicleS, if the brake -pedal is pushed dOwn; the :..~ ' wiII not
flash; they will stay on until the brake is·released.
• To tum otr'h f\a8her, plmthe bultorl· oolJar. ~.
EMERGENCY STARlING YOUR VEHlCLE DUE TO ' A
DISCHARGED BATTERY
If )'Q'K GM vehide win not &tart dJe. to a diIchlwQed. battery, It can otter'! be
started by- using f!JIMJIfJ'j ...om another battery • a proCedure caJecI ",it.rr1)
sIar1ing." SIlouId yow . . . - hIM> ... opIIonal diesel engine _ ...
batteries, use only the battery on the driver's side (k»c8ted closer to the starter,
electrical resistance is reduced) When jump starting..
NOncE! Do not pUsh or Ww riHC.. ~ atlrt 'Und.r'" ~ ..... mIIY
tH. Ii..
...,.... the CIUIyk c:orwert« (on,..,..,. • ..-,) or OCher ..... 01 . . ~; ... 0\IloO;.
IirQ .... whk:" . . . . 12 YOIl ...."., • __ 1M . . , ... or ~ I..ed 1It)uwlp
Itart your.....,. ......12 vol. U. allI'Iy _
.-cttlcall COi......rrtt.
type er-m -r
~ 1M "",*"' • .

........... IMtruc:tlonO
J ump ---.,. .
At low t~atures. it may not be possible to 8tWt your ciesel engine tom a
single battery in another vehicle. However. ,you c.n use your vehlcl& to ~
start .nother-vehicle;

CAUTlON:_ .,....... pr~ ••ptoe;w, va-. oontIIiII ~ Kid . . wppIy

...,... af ....,... curteIIt Ngh InOUlIh to ' * - IIurnt. TIwIfonI, to _ _ . . dIei10II
af~ ~ wMnwoftlnliJ _ . ~
 • ......,.-.tI!-Id,pur.,... and ~ ~SI _ 1M Mi...". ,___ ..-all".
• DoI'IOI • . , - the ~. Io ~ ~ or .....u. '. .,
• Ie ewe ani,-. . . . tJ-.:t'1'II¥I! . ... _ properly . . . ,.till fluid..
• Do I'l0l--. .: ......,: Kid to cona.::t.~ or ....... FIoItI -. " ~ _ will'I
~ ~~1. .... ~ougI'ItJ; "!'d QIIt medkeI..... - '.\
, ~ follo,. ',MCft.In'" JuIIIP,-llt.-tlllllnltNet\orl"','

, : 'Position the veh!91.~ .with the- ~' (charged) battery so that 'tile booster
(jumperlcables "wlheach but never-lei the·vehicles ,touch. Also, be!Ue
booster ~ to be used dO ~ have Ioo6e Of rRssing iOswtk>n.
2. Ttm off 9"mon and alligte: ~ accessories In both yehicles except the
tiaza"d ~ -91" 'BI'r/ lights needed tor the. W(")I"I( "area: _Apply the parking
brake'firmly, and shift~ atJlOfflBtic transmission or transaxle to "P"(Park)
(or manual transmission'or tranSaXIe to Neutral) in both vehicles.
3. Making sure the 'c8tlle clampS Cto not tOUch .any other metal Parts,.clamp
orie encf of the fir~ boOster cabI9-to ' the PosItive "+" (,ecO terminal on
one battery; Md the oIhEIr and io_ 'J~ ,' po.sitive "+ "(rad) terminal OIl the
oQler battery. Never COI'Wll9i::t .. + " (red) to "-" (black), (See the
. ilustratioo.) .
M.ka Connections in Numerical Order

Meke Lnt
Conneclion on
. Engine. Awa y "
from Battery

4: ~_oneand:O!f the ~:cab!e-'to th:a negative " - " (black) terminal

of the 900d' (cha.;ged) battery ~ the f\"~ con,n9c<tion to.a heallY ~I
bracket (such as thnTlOuntlhg bracket ,fOr the Detcotron gen~ator. Q( a.r
conditioner compressor If, 'so i equipped) . on · the engine about .45O
· millimeters-CtS inches) fromthe --dsch8rged battery. Make SIIEI the cables
are not on or near pt.!1ays, farl$ or ottMY parts that will move when ~
engine is started. ~- _. --
5. Start the eogine of the vehicte with the good (Cha(:ged) battery .and roo the
engine at a moderate sPeed for'_several minutes. 'Then start the ·engine of
the vehicle that ffas the discharged battery. ' - -,
6. Rernova the booster cablEtS by-reversing ,t~ abQye,nStallitiori, sequence
exactly. While relTlO\ling each ctarnp, take' care that it does not touch SOY
other metarwtJil8 the other er~:hemains ' att~ '" ,

3-2
ENGINE COOUNG SYSTEM OVERHEATI'IG

CAlmON: To reduce the- dNtnoe of. . - - 1 injury ...clIOI' vehlct. ....... due to
Wllline ' ~ ~ aeM. 1M .,..,. idlng wItho~ .n .'-t mi¥er ~ It the
engIne.tiDukl ~ MIIIIIcWd bj VIe E~ CooI.nI Tempen"nllght OrIflOe-
' . . "1riIIirumIItIt PINt" ft s.ction 2 <II' tI* _ _ • in'IIecIi.ae -8etian Ie required ..
--...., ill ttIe ~ ~ 0fI'I'lIII0n !:If,.. ..... EVEN FOR A SHOAT T..:
wiIMUt 1IoIdng 1M PfVPlIr . . . . . . , , . . . in • _ . t.ndw _ QQlICIIUo".. ethylene
~in"""eoMnt.~

-.
If you can see or 'hear escaping steam
or have othe( reason to suspect thete is
a serious overheat concition. stop MII'perk the vehicle •• -sOon •• it is safe
to do so and then Un orr the .....ne irrIIMdiateIy and ... out d the

The cooling system may overheat if the coolant level is too low. it there is a
sUdden loss of coiolant- (such as a worn hose splitting), pr if othEf( problems
occur. H may also temporarily ovemeal during severe operaling conditions
such as: " '
• clintirlg a long hiD 00_a hot day,
• stoppiIg after high speed driving. .
• . Idling for long periodS in traffic', or
• towing a trailer.
If the En!jne Coolant TempElfaU9 light comes on (or, if you have, an Engine
CI::loent T~atUre gage
and It shoWs·an overheat condition). or you have
fillY other reason 10 suspect the engine may be overheeHng:'
• If yooi air cordfioner is on, turn it off.
• If you are stopped in traffic. shift the transmission to· "N" .(Neutral).
" the warning light does nOt go oft
(or gage poi;lfer does not start to drop)
M~a~or~: .
• as
PuI_oVer. stop and park 'bEt VElhiCIe soon as it is_sate to do so.
• Depress the ecceIeraIor pedal to in!;:rease engine -~ until it sounds like
it's going about ~ as fast as rormal idle speed. Bring the idle speed
back ti,.,~mahlfledWo or bee minutes., '.
• the warning iglt "dOO$ rOt go off (or 989& poirder .does noI stwt 10 d-op),
turn off Ihe engine'" get. out or the VehicIa, then Pfoceed as foIows:

3-3
 CAtmON: . To ,",Ip hOld being burn.d:
• DO' NoT OPEN THE ' HOOD If' you c.n _ or ~ siHm or com.nt ~in9 trom
the engine com.,.rtnlent. Wait until noitNm or cOotant c.n be Men or hltard before
OJ*ning .t/"Ie hood •
• DO NOT REMOVE lHE RADlATpR C~ or the coo.. nt,r.coyery tink cap If Ihe
_a.nc In the rec:_y tUlk Ioob lib It". botll"". ......" do not riomove the r~or
cap while the engine ~ ruiMDr'_ nil hot. scalding nuid aM-slHm ,CM:be blown
out under pressure if either c'J) i. liken off ,too III)Of'L ,

• If no steam or coolant Can be :wen or he<:!rd, raise the ~ngine ,hood. it it

look. nke ,t tle cOohInt IS'bOiting, wait until'lt stops before procHCIlng.
took 'at the coolant 'Ievel iii tne ' seie-through' recovery tank. The ooolant
level should be at or above the " FULL COLD" mark on the recovery tank,
• See that the fan bens aTe not broken, or off the pultey$, and that the fan
turns when the ~e is started. . ..•
. If the coolant li;Nei In the recov9T\?tank is ' ~:,
~ • Look for leaks at the radiator hoses and connections, hester hoses:. and
connections, radiator, and water-pump.
• If you find major leaks, or spot other problems that may haVe caused the
engine to overheat; do not run the engine .until these problems have been
corrected.
• "you do not find a leak or other problem, carefully add coolant to the
recovery tank. (Coolant is a mixlufe of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water;
see " Engine Cooling System" in " Service and Maintenance ,'~ Section 5, for
the proper antifreeze and:mixture.}

CAUTION: Under 110m' conditions. the ethylene glycol In engine cool.nt _

combu~. To r.lp -.aid being b...mecl, DO NOT . . . .nutr.H or coo.. nt <m Ihe
exh.u~ l ptem or hoi e<lgbw i*U- "Ihlre. I ny quqlicin, hlVe • .,.1I'led t.chniclln
add coolMt or .ntift~n tor you.

" the cooiant level in the recovery tank is at the correct level but there is still
an indicatiofl on the instrument panel of an overheat condition:
• . You may add Coolant 'directty to the radiator. YOU MUST LET ,ENGINE
cOOL FIRST. See "Coo\ailt' Replacement" under " Engine Cooling
System" in Sflction 5, "Service and. Maintenance" in this manual.
·Follow steps 1 through 9 tOr the correct way to add coolant.
After ,taking one or more of the 8C1ions above, and ' once the Engine Cootant
Temperature light has gone 'out (or the Engine Coolant Temperature gage no
Iongersi!J1a1s an ovsrl)eat conditioo), you can resume driving at a reduced
speed. ..
Return to normal driving after about ten minutes if the light does not come
baCk on (01 the gage pointer does no~ again show an overheat condition).
" no cause for the overheat condition was found, see a qualified 'serviCe
technician..
 JACKING

CAtmON
To help .avoid personal ir4ury:
• Fo11ov.: aI"jacldng:aiid siowa~,. i~ionS.
• Use j~ only fOr ,lifting"tbia' vehicle "during wheel-change. .
• Never get_ beneatn "_ lhe vehicle,_ start or run engine--while 'vehicle is
supported by jack;, ~_
• - Alwa~·.sec.u;ely, res.tow spare tire~~or. n~ tire) ~ ,all jacking eql,lipment.

Stowage of -Tire and Jack

CAUTION; AlWIYS ~ureIy r.-tow . the 'fMI'e 'tirellMmbty (or, n", tire), III jlckil1i
equipment, .nd any eavera or doot:l, 1,111"" 1!1e m..n, provklld. TN, WIll n,ll» keiII) IUCh
thingS troni being thrown .tlolitlnd injuritlg 'v.hlcle Oceupi.nts during:. accldant or I
-wdderi m_liver. '-o!

WHEEL NUT TORQUE -

CAUTION: As MIOn .. possible after 1Mtailing a wheel, !lllve • ledInlcl.n tlghtett

wheel nuts with. torque WfWICh to thl IIp8CiftClltions shoWn in "SpeciftcIIIlona," SecIIon
. -7 Of thl1lll'llllWa l.

. • 2
•
4

' .
_CAUTION: Wheel nuts .tIould betlghhlned evenly to the CQl'recl torque In t he
nujnerleal lequence shown. Never UM -oil or gril... on' studs or nub. llf111"OP11rty
-tightened __ I nub COwd eventual';' allOw the wheel 10 ~off wMe the- vehicle is
moving, ponibly CIIU11n9 JotiI ofconlrO(-Ir1d/or per.onal -InJury Of d __ ge. (Alto _
the" " Aepllcem.nt F..t . . .~" «-ution in " Se"rvlc:e .I)d . .t~.nce," Sectlon,5, of thl.
,lTUInu.' I'8g8I'ctlng 1he ,ct • ...., 01 mlKlng metric .nd tUtulm.ry ru"nerL And, . . the
'-' IMpection .nd ' Rot8tion" C.utionundK"n', .." In the __ ~tloft tegIIrdlng the -
Importflnce 01 obt8ining goOcimet.l-lo-m8t8I contact.)

. Spar. lire
At least monthly, " c~~~ '
the spa;.e:· ti~
to be" sure it is that st~
-securely anet properly-Inflated •. See "Inflation Pr9$ure" in Section 5 of _this
manual to learn what pressure to use.

3-5
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
WHENEVER A WHEEL IS CHANGED, ALWAYS REMOVE ANY
CORROS ION TH AT MAY BE PRESENT ON INSIDE OF WHEEL
AND WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE ON VEHICLE.
1. PARK ON A LEVEL SUR FAC E AND SET PARKING BRAKE
FIRMl V.
2. SEl·AUTOMATICTRAN$MISSIDN IN "PARK" IMANUAL -
TRANSMISSION. IN R'NER!;E).
3. TURN ON TH E HAZARD WARNING FLASHER.
4. REM OVE JACKING TOOLS AND SPARE TIRE FROM
$TOWAGE AREA.
5, Bl QCK FRONT AND REAR OF WHEEL DIAGONALLY
o PPOSI:re WHE EL BEING REMOVED BEFORE OPERATING
,JACK.
6', LOOSEN, SUT 0'0 NoT REMOVE WH EE L NUTS BY TURN·
ING WRENCH COUNTERC LOCKW1SE .IIF eOUIPf'ED WITH
CHROME CAPPED WH,EEL NUTS, NUTS MAY BE DAMA(J ED
IF WHEEL NUT WRENCH IS-NOT FUtl Y SEATED ON NUT).
7. PLACE LEV ER IN "UP'" POSITION AND PLACE JAC K UNDER
FRAME HOLE NEAREST WHEEL BEING REMOVED .
. 8. RAISE JACK UNTIL LOAD PAD FITS INTO FRAME HOlE, .
9." OPERATE JACK WITH SLOW, SMOOTH MonON. USING
HAN D OR fOOT TO PUMP HANDLE.
10. RAISE V EHICLE so AN INfLATED TIRE WILL JUST CLEAR
SUR.FAC E. REMOVE NUTS a. WH.EE L. .
11 •. INSTALL WHEEL AND REPLACE WHEEL NUTS WITH OONE
SHAPED END TOWARO WHEe L , TH EN SLIGHTLY TIGffTeN
EACH ~UT. WHEEL MUST BE .S.EATEDON Hua, .
12. PLACE U V ER IN "DOWN" POSITIDN .
13. LOWER V EHICLE, ANO f UL L YTIGHTEN WHEEL N U.TS IN A
CRISS-CROSS SEQUENCE BY TURNING WRENCH CLOCI(·
WIS E.
1"4. JACK RATCHET MECHANISM SHOULD BE OILED AfTER '
use.
EACH .

S,TOWAGE .INSTRUCTIONS

'~IPosm OI . CHI SEL END

OF WRENCH BETWEEN
LIFT ARMS.

3-6
 INSTRUCTION
WIRE WHEEL COVER REMOVAL .J . -
SPECIAL'
W IRr; .WHE~L COVER~'fI.iTH .SPECIA.L ,dLOCK KiT
R
. REMOVAL -",

-:t o 'To gain acce$s .totn& wheel ' COVer- lock bolt, r!l:move the medallion from
the center of t~e. wheel ~e~ by prying out from retainer using blade :e~
" of special. wrench thilt is stowed in the glov. box. (See View AI

VIEWA ", :2. <Using ih~' 50Cket end of the sp~al wrench, "remove lock bOlt. !Selt Vie~:B)
.. . " -"
3. , it l')e,wheel COl/er can I)O,W' b~ ~jTIovCd, anq rein$tillhid as Moes'sary;
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INsfAL'LA nON ': .'

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1. ,After the",eover Is'in .place. in st~lI _ the- l~k_ bolt ·and lighten s8a,!filly.

2 . . Afign clips on ttte back of the medallion with sloh in tt..e cover and map-
into place: . <" . • .

NOJE: ",If t he special wrench Is ever lost or mlsplace'd , a du plicate can be 9 b·

' tained by,'mailing .t he registration card (located in the .glove OOxl. to
the··address ' shown on 't he card. 'Remember th e lock bolt can only be
BRACKET MEDALLION removecf with the special wrench and the wheel COYer cannot be taken
off withou t first removing the lock bolt.
VIEW B
TOWING
Proper equipment must be used to prevent damage to vehicles during any'
tOWing. State (provincial in Canada} ~ local ~ws wh;ch apply 10 vehicles .,
tow must be "followed. Get detaifed towing'instructions-from yotJl deater.
Your \lehic~ InaY be towecfon all tOOr"wheels, at speedS less than 35 rTlph (55
km! h), fOr d:Stahces' up to '5'0 niiles (60 kilometers), provided the drlveline and
.steering are nOrm~1y :Operable~ For such tQwing, the steering must · be
unlocked, IransrTtl~lon ir neutral -and the Parking !;>rake released. Connect to
main .structural parts of the v~: Do NOT aft8(;:h to bumpers or brackets.
Remember also that power assist tor brakes and steering wi*! not be available
when the engine is ott.
If lhe vehicle is to be towed by 8-wrec:ker, use only equipment des91ed for this
purpose. following the instructions of the wreckar manul'acturer.
A s'afOW chain,-syste'm.rnust be used for 'all tOWing,
FREEING VEHICLE FROM $AND, MUD, SNOW OR ICE
If your vehicle gets slUck In sand, mud, ,snow Of ice, move .the .~jft· 1ever on
automatic_transmission models .fl:om _"Q" ([)five). to " R " -(Reverse) In .a repeat
panaro. (On manual Iransmissiori ,fllQ!:Sels, move the Shirt !eyer from F.sI or
Second to ReverSe.) Apply a ,1igt:1t-.pressure to the accelerator pedal whihi the
transmission is In -gear. Remove -your toot from the ,_acceleratof while shifting.
Do not race the engine., For best tr!"Cl}on. avoid spinning the wheels. incorrect
rocking of your vehicle while it is -stuck may result in damage to vehicle
components.

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. :CAtmON: Do -1'I)t ""..r IM wheeft ....... 1hIn lIS mph (55 km/ h). PwIOnalInjury 8nd
RfNge (including ..., ~- n /or ..- ..111 lllilure) ,..., _fMUlt

< -
"0l'Il
tf the vehide remains stuck 'aftet" several' rocking atterT1Jl5, ' seek other
. Me:MiYe

aSsistance. AlSo see 1h6 Notice uilder " Automatic Transmissions" 'in "Starting
ahd O~raling", SeCtion 2 of this manual. .
Extended Vehicle Storage
If you plan to stOfe your veh~ over an extended period of time, C'8ft<WI steps
should be taken 10 rjve it maximum protection. It is recorrrnended that you
write the Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation, Consumer
Relations Dept., Warren. Michigan 48090, for detailed instructions on how to
prepare ·your vehicle IOf storage,

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3-8
SECTION 4
APPEARANCE CARE ·
:._ CAUTlOH: . Some c...,.....- r be pcQonoua 01' _ _ _ _• . . , tt.Ir ~ ~
_y ~ .,.-'Injury 01' ~ . . . . . . . . . . llIefefore, wIwn CMIIning 1M iMIde Of'
aublde 01 the ¥ehk::Ie, DO NOT USeE vol"dNnIng ~ MICh ', .: 1ICItoN, ~
ttiirln...... _ _ ~, "'" poIi.h~; Ot .UCItI ctNnIng m. .riM .. laundry
_P', bI •• O!Mt or ~ ... \:tn9..,rn.elicept .. nOMd In U. tMmc clNning ....ice'Oft _In
remove. which tallo,,"~ NEVEfi 1.1_ C8rbon Iatrac:htori~, pioMne, benz_.
or n.phth.
for any cl.lning purpoee .
.'ov.".po_ to tI1ete YIIf)OI" may ruult In, '-Ith problefn. This i, hIM ~ likely to
occur In '"'*'1, t,tn .... ntllfild apfItu. It Ia reeonirnlnll..:l \tw.t .n.vehicIe IIkIcIt. be 01**2

,_.
for ventw.ikwI WMn ANY cIt.nlng ~IA or DIhW ~"" .e
Approv.cl rMpir.tory ~ .quiplNnt me, be 1'IMde4. follow -!tw 1MnUf1K:furtt'1
u.ed In It. 1rUrior.

1Id.,.;c. wttEHf,VER etNnIng -o-m 01' other C,,",,"*, . . .....t, iMide 01' ~ the

~E: To..-oid po.-lble P'IfI'I'IIIIW" di~ gf . . . . or IigIII ~ _tt.

00 NOT let ~ ..tth unIUbIe 'dya _ _ In contKt with .... trim ~ until
thNe m'......... totally ~. (ThIe IneludP CIftaIin typM of C81u.1 'cllrtHnsl, aueh ..
ealofld denim" corduroys; IHI""', find .1.IMN; ....o deI;:orMlve paper. MC.)

CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR

With the use of modern trim materials, ,It is VERY IMPORTANT that" you use
proper cleaning techniques"and cleaners. Failing to do this on the first cleaning
may result in water spols.-spot rings, or setting of stains or soilage. ali of which
are lTIOI'e difficun to remov'e in a second cleaning.
Some 01 the. folloYring c'>?aJlif19 instructions 8l4t ., CAPITAL LETTERS. These
aI'!:! especially ~t aryd WST be performed.
Oust and loose dirt that collect on Interior labricsShouId be removed often with
a vacuum cleaner or soft bilstle brush. Wipe vinyt Of leather trim regularly with
a clean daflll clOth. l'ik>rmal trim soilage, spots, or ·stains can be cleaned with
these GM cleaners:.
GM ·CLEANERS
Cont.ln.r GM Part
Cleiliner Sire ~umber
GM·Spot Lift~ 8 Ql. 1051398
(So!Yml Tvpe) (0.237 U
GM Mutil.f'urpose 61bt:.
PowOarOO Cleaner 12.12 kg.) 1050429
(Foam T Vpe}

The abOve products are excellent Cleaners when used propj:lfly. TIley are
available Vlrough your authorized dealer.
Remember lhese ba$ic steps before cleaning;
1. Remove stains as ql,lickly as possible before they become "set."
2. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area otten. (A SOFT
brush may be used if stains persist.)

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3. Use solvent-type cleaners only in a well ventilated area; also, do {lOt
saturate the stained area. , "" . .
4. II ar!r'9 forms :after spot c~ng. ~Iem the er'IWe";ea IMMEOlAmy . : .
S. Follow specific instructions on cleanef JabeIs.
Cleaning General Soilage Or Water Spots Fro.:n Fabric-Type
Trim With Foam-Type C1e:lllner '
"13M Mu llj~Purpose Powde'rSd Cleaner is ' excellent 'lor this type cleaning and of
lor cleaning panel sections where small Cleaning rings may be left ,from spot
cklaning.
• Vacwm the area thoroughly to remove any lOoSe cirt
• ALWAYS dean a full trinl assembly or complete trim section. Mask
surrounding trim alOng stitch or\Yen lines. ',
• Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered" Cleaner in strict accordance with the
directions on the oontajner label. Mix In proportion for smaller quantities.
• USE suDs ONLY ON 'A cit:EAN SPONGE oR SOFT BRISTLE :BRuSH. 00
NOT SATURATE THE FABRIc DR
RUB IT HARSHLY WITH A BRUSH.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER Cl..EAJ.ING. WIPE OFF EXcEss SUDS WITH A
SUGHTl'f"QAMP A8SOABENT TDWa OR Q.OTH. ~ '.
• IMPORTANT - 1Mt.EDIAT'ELY AFTER WPr-IG. FORCE-DAYl]'iE FABRIC
WITH AN AIR HOSE, HEAT DRYER OR HEAT LAMP. (Use caution with
heat dryer or lamp 10 help prevent" fabric damage.)
• When trim materials with a sheen or luster finish are cXy, wipe the fabric
lightly with .a soft, dry, clean cloth to,restore ita Sheen or luster.
Spot C5eanirig fabric-Type Trim 'With SoNent _Type C"'ner
Before trying to remoye a spot or stain from fabric, detemline as aca.wately as
you can the type anc:l<age of .the spot :or stain. .Some spolS or stains can be
remov.1i'd with water or mild ,SOap, ~ion (s~ " Removal 01 Specific Stains",).
Spots or stains shou.1d always be' removed as SOQn:'a s possible: .
Some types of stains' or soilage, such as lipstick. inks and grease. are very
diftlcu!t(sontetime.s ~ibJe) to ~ely remove. ~ Cleaning this type
01 stain pr soi.laQe, be -sure not to enlarge the soiled area .
OM Fabric ·CIeaner (Solvent Type) is excellent for spot deaning grease, oiI,-a
fat stains.
• Gently scrape excess stain from the ,trlm material with a 'clean, DUll knife
or scraper, USE VERY Urn.e ClEANER. light pr9SSure and clean' cloths
(preferably cheesecloth); C leaning shOuld starl .at ,the outside of , the stain,
" FEATHERING" toward the center. Keep changing to _8 clean section _of
the cIoth.- -,
• ~ yOu I,;~ " ~in fitlric. ir'nmedatet)<, .;ts.-"toe a~ wi th an--a..-
-from
or
,. ~, heat CItyer. .beat IaJl1) to .help prevent. a ctearW'Ig r.inQ: (Use caution
with a heat diyer (x\ IarT'll to ~_ Rfev9flt Jabrte damage). . . ,
• If a ring fO~ms: in'wTliKtia:te'~ rePeat 'the cleaning operation over a sightly
larger area with er"Il)tIaslson -" FEATHERINGt·-towar4s: ilS ce"ter. If ~ :ring
remains, mask off' surrounding 1Iim sections and clean the 8flJire, artacted
area with GM Mufli..Purpose Powdered Cleaner . (as dElScribed' L.ft:JBr
-.~. "CIeEw*1QGenerai Soi~ ar W a1er Spots with f.oam-Type Cteener")., ' .,
 Removal Of Specific Stains
Grene or Oil Shlins • Includes greaSe, oil, butter, rnargatM~ shOO poish,
coffee with cream, chewing gum. cosmetic creams, vegetable oils', wax crayon,
tar on! asphalt&.
• C8r¢ully scrape , ort exc~ stain'. tt:Jeo,'use GM ~abric Cleaner (Solvent
Type) as previously d~ibed . . ": ." . .
• Shoe poIiSh,wax ~aYQfl!;l~tar .~ asphalts wi. stain if left on trim; they
shoulcfbe_removed as soon as possible. Use caution as the cleaner wiU
dIssolv. ih8m and may.caUse them to "bIe9d." '
Non-Greaay staina • Inck.ldes catsup. coffee (bfack)., egg. fruit , fn..it juice. milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit and b«xxj'.
• Careluny scrape off excess stain, then sponge the slain witli 0001 water.
• If a sta!n remains, use Multi-P!¥pose -Powder~ Cieaner (Foam TYPe) as
preVlousJy described. '. : ' '
• Ifan Odor_lingers,after cle8ning_"voniit or ·urine. treat the area with a water-
baking-'soda solution: 5 milliliters (1 taaspooo) of bakirig soda 10 250
miIiliterS -(1 -cup) of kJkewwm Water. _ -
• Finally, if~, ciean lightly~ Fabric Cleaner (Solvent Type).
Combination Stains -.lncludes C:Mdy, ice cream, mayomaise, chiJi sauce and
.uN<nown stains.- '
• Carefully SCfape off excess stain; -It\en clean with cool water and allow to
dry.
• If a stain rem$ins, clean it with Fabric Cleaner (SoIventT~).
Cleaning Vinyl Or ...._ Trim ··
Ordinary soilage can be lemoved from vilyt or leather.·with warm water and a
mild soap such.as saddle soap or oil soap. or an equivalefit:
• Apply 8' smail amount of soap s9luion and let it soak for a law minutes to
lOosen dirt; then: rub oosldy with -a clean, d81fll ' cloth to remove dirt and
traces of soap. (This may be done several.times, if needed)
• SoIlage such as tin, w;;phalts, shoe polish, etc. will stain if left on trm
They should be wiped oIf as quickly as possible and the area cleaned with
It c6elw1 cIoI:h dcwrpened Wilh GM V.-.yt/ Leather Ctea(Ier (SoIvEn Type). '

Seat Belt car•

• ' Clean seat belts only wilh mild sOap and lukeWarm water. .
• Do not bte"ach or dye'belts'slnce this may ', severetY·weaken·them.
GIuoSu_ ·
Glass ~ should be ,Cleaned on 8 regu'" basis., Use of GM Glass
CIeIner C!f • pominercial hougehokl gI8$s c~ Will remOVe normal tobacco
smoke WId tiJst films someIimes ~ b'i Irgedients used in vtnyIs, and
inlerklr
,
plastics.
.
Never use abrasive
.'
cIe8nefs on ~ vehicle glasa.
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CARE AND CLEANING OF THE EXTERIOR

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Exterior 'Flnleh
. Tho paInl_ on _ . - """"""'.....,.. _ 01 cOlor. _ ,_
WuhIng Your VoIIIc:!e .
The best way 10 preseiVe your vehicle's t1nish is 10- ~ it clean bt;' tes:PJOOt
wasfjngs. Waafl the vehide in lukewarm or COld water.
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Do nol
Ute strong soap or chemical detergents. All cleaning agents should be Hushed
promptly from the surface and not allowed to ay on the finish.
Polishing Ind Waxing
Poishing is reoommended to remOve buitt-up resicJJe and elirTin8te 8IlY
"weathered" appearance.
Your dealer offers sev.aral polishes and cleaners which have proven value frI
maintaining original fir!iSh appearance and durability. .
Protecting E . - Bright _ I Parts
Bright metal parts Should be clealed regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually needed ··Howev!3f. you may Ute _GM Chrome
Polish on CHROME or STAJNLESS STEEL trim, if necessary.
Use special care with ALUMINUM. trim. Never u~ auiQ Of chrome poMsh.
steam or ,caustic soap 10 Clean ~ . A coatiog of wax, rubbed to a high
poish. is recommended fof all bright n:wMI parts.
Cleaning Aluminum _ .
Preserve the original appearance of _aluminum wheels (if your vehicle has
them) by keeping them clean and "free from .bLJit(I-up of road dirt and/ or road
salt. AE9JIar cieaning JoIIowed by a coat of wax Is recommended. Do not use
abrasive cleaners. as they coukj damage the prOlective coating.
c.ning While Sidewall r_
Use GM White Sidewilll Twe Cleaner or a tire cleaner which will not t-m
aluminum wheel trll"fl;"~ .stiff'brUSh may be used with the cleaner.
CORROSION PROTEcnON
Gene<aIIy, your vehicle has.,..., designed and .... '" ..... corrosion. Special
materials and protective finishes Were' used on most parts 01 yolK vehicle when
it was ' buill to help .maintain good. boks; strength and re4iable operation:
However. some parts which normal)! are not visible (suCh as certain parts
under tile vehicle and Wlder the hood) are'such'that surface rust will not·affect
their reliability.. So, ~osion protection is not needed or used on these parts.
_ _10..,.
If your v~1e is darn8ged and recr-*es Sheet metal repair or. replacement,

_I
make sure the body repair shop applies antj-COfroeion material to the patIS
repaired or replac9d so that corrosion protection Is restored. (AlSO see "Finish
Damage:' which _>
FoI'eIgn Depc>oib
CaJcium chloride Md other salts, ice meting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap,
bird droppings, Chemicals from Industrial chimneys, and other foreign rraHar'
may damage vehicfe frishes If left on painted ,surfaces.
Pt"Ofl1)t washing may ·not- <;ompletely remove at! Qf , these deposits, Qther
cleaners may ·be needed: .whGrl .usiflg chemical ~1eat1ers developGd. for this
purpose, be sure they are safe for use·on painted surfaces.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures ·or deep ·scratches in the finish shoUld be repaired
promptly. Bare metal will cOrrode· quickly .and may develOp into major .repair
expense,
Minor chiPS. and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials availiilile
from your dealer Or othenervice outlets. Larger "8Ieasof finish·damage can be
corrected i~ your dealer's body and paint shop,
UnderbOdy Maintenanc.e
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect
on the underbody, If these materials are 'hot removed,accelerated corrosion
(rust) can occur on· underbody parts such as fuel ~nes, frame; floor pan. and
exhaust System even though ·they have been provided with corroston
protection. .
At least every spring;· nush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Take care to clean wEill any areas where mud and other debris can
collect, Sediment packed in clOsed ·areas of the frame should be loosehed
before being flushed. "desired, your authorized dealer can ,do this service for
you.
NOTICE TO .NEW CHEVROLET OWNERS REGARDING
CHEMICAL PAINT SPOTTING
Chevrolet believes ttiat certain weather and atmospheric conditions may create
a chemical fallout whereby certain airborne pollutants fall upon and attack
vehicle paints. Occurrj'lflC8S have ~ place p(irnarily .in the_northeastern
seaboard area. The .palnt damage takes .two fO«Jls:. Blotchy. ringlet shape.;!
discolorations, and s'mallirregular dark spots etched intothe
paWlt surface.
Paint spotting as a result of the fallout is not related to a -defect in paint
workmanship. For this r~n, claims arising from this condition
materials or _
are not considered to be warranty related,Nevet1heless, . because Chevrolet
shares .the pride whiCh ·our owners take .in: preserving ~d maintaining It\e
appearance of"their vehicles, Chevrolet has authoriied its ·dealers to repair, at
no charga to the owner, the surfaces-_ofnew vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within 12 months or 12,000 milas(20 000 kilometers) of purchase.
whichever comes first.

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 APPEARANCE CAR E AND MA INTENANCE MATERI A LS
PART
NUMBER SIZE . DESCRIPT ION USAGE

1051516 32 oz. 10.946 LI Washer Solven! Ind Gas U'" Oe·~cer Windshield ",ashing sYstem and IIlSlina
105:00 17 32 oz. (0,946 L) .Power Steering Fluid POWff Steering
1052277 12 .0!. {0;354 L) Spray·A-Squeok Weath.r Strips· stopll!Qutaks on metaHo-metlil and met.l·to·
N6~ contact .
1050172 ' . 1601.(0:473 Ll Tar aodf:l~ad' Oil:AemQ....e·r Remqves old waxfl, polishes, tar,.nd .old o il ,
1050173 16 oz, 10A13 L) Chrome Cleaner aod Pol ish AemOV1lJ !\Iit and eorrtlw on on chrome and stai nless itN'
1050174 16 oz. (0.413 LJ White Sidewall Tir. Cleaner CI.anl white and blaek tir'I
105021.4
1050244
32 ru:. (0.946 L)
16 oz. (0 ;473 L) Flbric Clu.... r ,
Vinyl/Leathltl" Cluoer Spot and Jlain removal on leather or vinyl
. Spot.n(:! stain removtl 0I'l cJoth and fltlrlc
~.
1052627 12·oz. (0.354 LI 'H'at Valve Lubricaot Fru up 'ulckv heat rillTs· gertlt'al purpo. penetrant
0. 1050427 23 oz. (0.680Lj Glass CU!3ner Q18S1 cleaning and SPOt cleaning on vlnYIt-
1050429 61b. 12.72 kgl Multi-Purpoll Powdered Cl l an'T CI,.,. vinyl and cloth on dOOl" trim, 88atl. IIOdcarpet . allO,
lire, and mati . "
1052349 12 01. 10.340 kg~ Lu bripl~"te {WhIle Gre~1 Grene for hood, trunk lind door hirige-s.nd 'Itches
1050729 80t.IO.231 L) . Vinyl Top CI!!ntI~ CIt.·.,lng o i vinvl tOPI
1051055 16 oz: (0.473 LI Pre$ervalont Viny l Top Orusiflll
1051398 aN. W.23? LI Spot Lifter SPOt lind ,tain remcwal Oil cloth _ilnd ftbric
· 1051515 32 oz. (0.946 1.) OM Opt iklao'n Windshield washer solve nt and anti·freen
105020 1 16 oz. (0.4 73 kgl Magic Mirror Cle8Jl1!' . Polish . Exterior cleanl!f and polish
105185!> 32 Ot . (0.946 L) Otxron ®1I AUlomttic traOllffiinions eod Four Speed Manu'I .Tr"5fTlll:Sion
1052387 16 o~. (0.413 Ll OM En gine O il SupplemenI"\E.O.5.J See your Ouler tor lPfIO;:i lie usage
1052753 , gill. (3.185 LI Anli·Freeze Coolent (Emy'tnl Glyeol . VIlli" roooo coolanf...,d anli.free~e
BaSel P"rmltl1erJt TV?"
i052211 23 oz. (0.680 LI OM Galli" Lubricant Plea' 8x'l/I lubricant
1052535 16 oz. (0.473 L) Delco Supreme I' Brlke Fluid Brlke Fluid
SECTION 5

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Your authorized dealer-has factory trainect technicians and G811uine GM paris
to service yoUr vehicle properly. FQr expert advice- and quality service, see
your 'authorized deSler. ' .

CAUTION: Ali with any machine, take eve when making any chedl, doing any
mlintenlnce, or ineking .ny repair, IQ wojd being Injuqd. Note .... _ 01 the
materlale In !hIe vehlel'. mly be n:anri:Sovl if uM:d, RfYiee(I, 'or handlMi Improl*"ly. "
Improper or Incomplete serVice could .110 lead to the vehicle lIMit nat working properly
which may ruult in personal injury, or dl!lMQe 10 the lIlihIcIe--or its equipment. If you
hIIYe any question about CIWf}'lng out __ .-:vice, hive the $tIVIce, done by (I ,killed
technician.

REPLACEMENT FASTENERS
During vehicle maintenance, _any fasteners used to replace -older ones must
havs. the same measurements and strength asthqse removed, whether metric
or customary. (T~ numbers '0f1.the ·heads of meiric bOns and 0fI the surf~
of metric nuts show their strength. CUstomary bolts use radiaJ lines to show
this, while most cust6niary nuts 'do not have strength markings.) Fastaners
taken from the vehicle ShoUld be saved for re-use in the same spot when
possible. Where a faStener- cannot be used again, take care to choose a
replacement that matches the old one. For information and help, see' YQUf
authorized dealef.

CAUTION: naa vahlc" h.. many parts dimensioned In the metric 1}'Idem lIS _It lIS
in the c u " - y system. MJiny fa8tttrIeriJ . . matrlc and 11'11 very clo.. in dimension to
_It'~n CW1Qm11rY fattefwa in the indl ayt11tm. MilinMltched 01' , I~ futeneni
e.n .... un In damlgll to tna vehicle or pOI8ibty penson.I InJury-.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTY FOLDERS

For 9Wner Convenience" a separate' folder has I;>een' prO'lided with your vehicle
which outlines the maintenance your. vehicle .requires. T he Maintenance
Schedule-folder is 'supplemented by this section of the OWner's Manual.
A Warranty Inkirmatlon foJder is also furnished with your vehicle. This provides
detailed information on the:
• . 1983 G~81 Motots ~ Vehicl8'Urriiled W~ranly.
• 1983 Powertrain Umiied Warranty-,POWer Protection Plus.
• 1983Perforation From Corrosion Limited Warranty.
• 1983 Emission Co,nf!"91 ~yStems' Warranties, incJuding:
• Emission CompOnents Defect Warranty.
• Emission Perfonnance Warranty (United States only).
Read all pubJicationsfOr a full understanding of yOur vehicle's maintenance
needs. If you . n~ a , r~ment ,Maintenance Schedule" see your dealer Of'
contaCt' the ·COnsumer·· Relatlons 'Representative, 'Chevrolet Central OffiCe,
Chevrolet Motor DivisJOil, Warren, Michigan 48090 (313-492~5500). _ (In
canada. contact the cUstomer Services Represet"ltative, General Motors of
Canada Ltd., Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 5Z6; 416/644-6624).
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FUEL CAP
The fuel cap 1s.betWld a hinged dOo( On the' k!ft rear ~ panel.
NaTlCE: "rou Med \0 t.,i- the' tueI c..:uee onty,. c.-
-I-1IeCI for yoW rnockt;'
An ~- tueI c-.. c.n ted 1I'I.1iiriout -~ of .-fuel.,...". CIf..w..ioft
00I'Itr0I: .~ yO!! '*" eM . '~ ~nt oap frOIn Yow .....
The fuel "t3nk fluer cap has a ;;scfew~" ratch-eting type/ feature .
• To remove - rotate 'cap counterclockwise to clear the.inside of the.1iII8r
. 'neCk>TtVS-.,..iII allow ail)' resicll..icil.J)I"~e .tO escape. . ,
• To install" - reverse" ttis pr~e ' anc;i tiQtrten-cap ' securely unlil a
" ratcheting", dcking sound is ~ incicating cap;s on properly. . '
. . ~ ' . ~".

CATALY11C C9NV~(GasotlneEngines Only) · ··

The Clltatytic"conv.n.r is -an-- .emiHlon 'conIroi "device edded to the
exh.ust 8ystem to reduce exhlluet ·gu pollutants. The <converter 'oontainS
a,ceramic mat~ial ' coated with noble n'Iet8I catalysts: To-preVent contamination
and .1oss ,of·· effectiveness of the cataJysts. unleaded g8.SOIihe mu.. be:' tised:
~1eadecI gasoline also reduces spar\< pkJg fou~ng..- exhaust system -corrOSion
and enginE! 91. ~a~' J ~~ QaSCJ:IIr)e. wil. also ~ the o~
sensor in 'the ~er Command c:ontroI system Which Could aftect'EII'I"IissiOn
control. .. :. ,
To Mip preYeRt d*mage, . -. ".,' ,': ' '. . ... ,'-_:
1:, Keep'-Your -engine Pro~'1Y 'r'nain~~ed:" Eiigiile .rrlaHunttions ':jrw<:,'Vlrig .Ihe
electrical, carburetion, electronic fuel inj~ ,or Ignition systems may
result in unusually hlgll ., ~tafytIc ., ooilvertef: and exhaust :systecb
terl}PefjJ.tu~es w~~ .~ ·.extr~ maltuOl<tionirlg conditions. ~y ignite
'.: < interior Jbor...wverihg rY¥.I~. abo'(e ,the c:oi"Miirter. '00' nOt kMp' d~

your' .yehide • j$>u ~, -

cIO!I>d':..... .... .- ,4 .
,. , ~.fJK· olheq...u.:r operaqng. ~. !nstea4. ,~ it:
,~ 6ervi08d p,.cimptly. See the' M.an:enanoe Schedule: ~.for irPq..nlation.a:J
inspecting and rryaim$lnlng the enQine. eXhaust s~ ' and .· ~·
compOriehts. . .., / 11:·f .:....,....... ~~""" """ '"\.~~ : :'. to · ' , :":,, ':.~ .,'
2: ' Do , n~' . Par.k; 'idle•. 'oroW~ ' 'yo:ur'"'·,Y.hic~ '0,' ;... comb~bIe

...... ond.Ig_:., : :.... <. .

materi. .; auch .. .gr.US or lea.vn. They; c~1d tOUch the hot ex~
c . '. . , .' .' : ..,
3. 00 not push or to¥( tIF> vehicle .to· stan il. Ths .may resul in unusualy
',

. tligh ..Catafytic ~ertet::an(U~ti8U,St ,system. ~8tiies' whlch . ~

eXtreme ' conditions may igrm~anC.Q{i(:M",:', floot'--covElfjng ,:roa,ierial ~~ . ltle
converter. '. " : .' ,' . ' ': . .. .' '" . '"
~giii'dii'ig the. I~truetlons Couid 4inn. ."'.".. c.atalytiC .Go~"', the
vehicle, Or~OearbY : Property'. . '. " ,
COMPUTER COMMANO CPNTROL SV.sTEM ·
Most ga,soIine erigine v~1es ~ 'in :tt19 United States (and some vehicles.·
Sok;linGanadafhavethe~e:iCQi'nrnaOd~System: .,~ . ,,:' ... '
The' Cpmpuler Command ContrQr syst~,. mpnitors ·the exhaust stream' widl.-&n
oxyg~ sensor. ·~ on sensor si!J18,l,s" the:el\3Ctronic.oontrol module .adjusts
I~ .. a,ir·fuel ·. ~atio ,as ,needed..::,11 is Ye.r'y- "Impprtent. to, US!! only ,unleaded .
gasoline in ~icles equ~ 'with Ill!! ~er Command Control 'system..
Leaded gasoine wilt damage the oXygen sensor, and may, ·.affect .emission
c:ontrol.

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On all vehicl8s with the Computer Command Control system, a "CHECK
ENGINE" light on the i~trument panel is : ~gned to, corne Qn during engine
starting, to lei you know the bulb is WOf'king. (The li.Qht will stay on a short time
after the-engine starts.) II the light comes on while driving, service to the
Computer CorTmand .COnb:oI system . may be required. AnhQugh your vehicle
may still be drivable, see your dealer BcS soon as possible for an inspection of
the system. ' "
Continued driving withOUt- having the Col1'pJtet Command Control system
serviced could eventually_cause damage to the emission control system. It
could also aftect fueleoonOmy and drivabWty.
ALTlTUIlE ADJUSTMENTS ·OR MOlliFICATIONS
Adjustments or modfic8.tlons may be available to improve your vehicle's
performance if the altitude at which you.normally operate the -vehicle changes
from below 4 ,000 " . ,(1 ?OO meters) to above 4,000 ft. (1 200 meters), or vice
versa; Your dealer has. information 00 the vehicles whiCh can be adjusted or
rncdfied. An attitude pertormance adjustment or modification is considered ,an
owner maintenance expense.
ENGINE OILA/IP FLTER RECOMMENPATlONS (_llno
Engl_)
The following engine oil recommendations are based on the _operation of your
engine with the fuels recoc:nmended IRier "Fuel Requirements" in Section 2 of
this manual.
·a-Idng 011 Level (_line Enginoa)
The engine oil must be kept at_'the ~t level to help assure ProperIObrication
of yOurvahlcle's engIne.-1t is the owrier's responsibilltytoCh9Ct( the oil level-at
regular intervals (such as fNery fuel , stop).- acCording to thefollowi!'lg
instruc1ions. en
is ,i1orm8.I for an engine: to' use 80n:J8 oil, and er9nes may use
moreoilwtwlnthGy'arenew-.) " . .
• The bENd time to check the,engine oil level is when the oil is warm, such-as
during a fuel· stop, After stopping the engine, walt a. few mlnutes- for die oil -
to drain ~ to:the 011 pan. Theil, Pull out the dipstick on the side of-the
engine (1Iit1'ler rett or right). Wipe it c~, and ~h the dipstick: beck down
all the W9Jj. Now, pul out thedlpatick and look at the oil level on it "
Add oil, • needed. to -keep the o'..-.,vel _bove the "ADO" nne. Avoid
overfHRng the engine sinGe this may caUse engine damage. Push the dips1ick
back down aN .the way "aftef-taking the readng.
• . ,If you check the oil level when the oil is cold, dO not run lhe engine fwst.
The ociId oil will not -drain back -10 the pan fast enough 10 give a true oil
level. -
Chooling Ihe RighI QuaRty 011 (G_lino Enginea)
Engine oils are iabeled on the' containers with various'API (AineriCan Petroleum _
Institute) designations 01 -quality. Be sure the oil you use has the API
designation "SF;" either alOne Or shown with other designations-such as SF/
CC or SF/ CD, Oils which are nol"labeled "SF'· should not be used. For
example, do not u.. oils ..t..1ed ONLY SA', sa, SC, SO, SEt CA; ca, ec,
or CD; or 0lil with , combination of,ny of theee Iettera- such .. "'SEI
CO" as this may cauae engine damage.

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Choosing 011 Viscosity (GasoHne Engines)
~gine 011 viscosity (thickness) has an effect :on fuel economy. ·lower visCQSity
engine oils ·can provide, better fu&l economy; however, higher ten..,erarur:e
weather ooriditions require. higher viscosity engine oils for satisfactory
lubrication. Using oils of" any viscosity other than those v~
recommended cOuld mult in engln.,damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the fange' of temperature. your vehicle' will be
oper,atedin -. before the- next :oilchange.Then; select the recommended _oil
viscosity from the follOwing chart. For_JerJ1leratures above ..,-18°C (0° F), SAE
1OW-30 is the preferred.viscosity gr~.

USE THESE
VISCOSITY GRAt)ES. 1

Energy Con"rving ~ pils (Gasoline Engines)

It is , recommended that' you ~Ied an. a!!, r,ot onlY of ,the proper quality and
viscosity, : but also a fuel-saving product. These oils can 'be found in deafer
service departments. service stationS and other retail storeS. They are
identified by words -such as: "l:oergy . Conserving," "Energy Saving,"
"Conserves Gasoline,"· "Gas , Saving," ·"Gasoline Saving," "Friction
Reducing. \, " 1rnpro\Ied Gasoline Mileage," ','I!l1)roved Fuel Economy'; or "Fuel
Saving."
-on Identification Logo (Gasoline' EnginH)
A logo (symbol) has j)een developed to help you selecl the oil you should use,
and it probably will be ·included on oil cans sometime during 1982. The top
portion of the logO shows -the oil quality by,AA designations' such as 'SF, SFI
ce, or others. The center- portion of the logo wiD probably show the SAE
viscosity grade, such as 'SAE 1OW-30. "Energy Conserving," shown in the
Iowerportioo, indicates that .t he oil has fuel-saving capabilities.

t::It,~"IC~ ~A'>

.'.'.
...
<q' SAE " C'I
rn
"#- 10W.30
. ' CJ..
~

~ ~
'1'Q~ co...."'q.
Change Intervals (GaoHn. Engines)
The oil and oil filter .change· intervals lor. your engine are based on the use of
SF~quality oils and high-quality filters such ,as:AC oil filters. Using oil other
1han SF-quality, or -oil and fitter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce eng!M life. Damage to engines due to improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil quality and! or viscosity is not oovered by
the Chevrolet 'new vehicle warranties.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was ,built. You do
not have to change this oil before the first recommended change interVal.
Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle. The
following should assist In determining the proper· oil .and filter change intervals:

TYPE OF USE CHANGE INTERVAL

• Opeu.ting in du sty:aTeu.

• To';'ing a lIai lel.

• Idling to, extended' pe l iods anct/or
low speed operatiOfl such as'found • Cha nge engi ne oil and filter every
in police. taxi or ooor-tcHjQOr de- 3.000 miles (-4 800 kilometers) or 3
livery service. month5, whichever comes li r$l .
..
.• Operating when outsIde .tempe'a-
l ures remain below I ree):ln9 and
when most ,trips are less tha n _4-
miles ( 6 kilometers)_

• Operat ing on a da ily baSis. as a

"eneral ru le. for $eIIe,al m iles and .
• Ch ange eng in", oil every 7,500
miles ( 12 000 km) Of 12 month s.
w hen none of the abovil cond it ions- wh ichever comes first. Chan!;le en-
apply. - !;line oil li lter at fi rsl oil change.
the n eve ry other o il -_change if
mil eage determi n-es -wh en yo u
cha nge oil. If li me det ermines
- change i nt~ ry als , ch ~nge t he lilter
with each oil change .
.. .
Engine Oil Additive. (Gasoline Engines)
Engine oils contain a variety of additives, Your engine should not need any
extra' adcitives if you use the recommended oil quaJity and change intervals.
HoWever, if you . ~ink your engine has an oil-relEited problem, a supplemental
additive ("GM Engine _Oil Supplement") is available that may solve your
problem without causing other difficultiel:l .. Consult your dealer who can provide
you with this tested and 'approved additive.
u ..d on Di_1 (Gasollno. Enginos)
Do not dispose of used engine oil (or any other oil) in a carelesS manner such
as pouring it' on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water.
Instead, recycle it by ' taldng it, to a used oil collection facility -which may be
found in your area. ·If you have a 'problem dispoSing of your. !JSeCI oil, it is
suggested that you con~ your dealer or a service station.
ENGINE OIL AND RLTER RECOMMENDAnONS (Diesel
Engines)
The following engine oil recOmmendations are based upon the operation of
your engine with the fuels reconvnended in "DiESEl FUEl REQUIREMENTS
'AND FUEl SYSTEM" in Section 2 of this manual. .

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CheckJng' 011 Level (Di.... Engines)
The engine oiFmust M kept at the'rlgHt' 'Ievel io help assure proper lubriCa'tion
of your vehicle's engine. It is the owner's resPonsibility to chec.k the oil level at
regular intervals (SUCh as eveiy fuel Stop), according to. the fOllowing
instructions. (It is normal for an engine to· Use some oil, and engines may use
mOre: oil w~ · they · are· new . ) . : '
The t>est lime to ch~.··the engine oil level is
wh9nlhe oi( is warm, such as
during a fuel slop. After stopping the engine, .wait a few minutes ·blhe -oil to
drain back to the oil pan. Then, pul out the ~ipstick on tt)e side of the engine
block (either left or right) . Wipe it clean, and PUSh the 'dipstick b8ck down all
the way. Now, pull out the dipStick "and look at the oillevel on n.
Add oil, if needed; to keep the oil leve' above the "ADD" line. -Avoid
overfilling It)e engine since this may
-cause engine damage, Push the dipstick
back, down all the waY·after -taking the reading.
If you check t'ne' oil level when the 'oills cold, dO 'not run "the" engine first. The
cold oil wil 'not drain back to the pan '_
ast enough to give a 'true oil level.
_Choosing the Right _
Q uality- Oil (Diesei Engines)
Engfne oils are labeled on the containers with various API (American Petroleum
Institute) designations ·of q~ality. Use an oil labeled, with both designations SF
and CD; or, with both designations SF and CC. Using any quality oils other
than those recommended could cause engine damage. For example, do
not use oils labeled ONLY SA, $B, SC, SD, SE, CA, CB, ce, or CD; or oils
with a combination of anX of these letters· such as. "SErCD."
Choosing Oil Viscosity (Diesel Engines)
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on tuel economy. Lower viscosity
engine oils can prol'ide better fuel- economy; however, higher temperature
weather conditions require higher viscbsity engine oils for satisfactory
. lubrication. Using oils of any viscosity other than those viscosities
recommended could cause engine-damage._
When>chQosing an oil. consider the rangeof-temperature _your vehicle will be
operated . in before the next oil c;:~ge. Then. sel~, the r~mmended oil
viscosity.from the following chart. Far temperatLW&$ abov,e O·C (32 ° F). SAE ·30
is the preferred viscosity grade. SAE 30 oil 'is also preferred lor continuouS duty
dri~ing, and-all driving where the temperature will nothe less-than O"C (32"F).

DIESEL ENGINES USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY GR~DES

I ' I I
~.ii}i:"H ') i j''¥.lf iow "§YfP.. . . . . . . . illIill!
I , I
OF - 20
, o, j'
20
' ,
32
I
40
. 'P ~ , 190,
OC -j~ -20 '-_10 o " '0 20 30 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE YOU eXPECT BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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 ~gy. ConMrvlngOiI. (Diesel EngI ....I.
tt is recommended that Y9U . a~ an oil not only of the ~ quality and
viscosity, bUt also. a . fuekav,in9 ProdUct. These oilS Can be ~nd in 'd~
service dePartinena:s,; S8I1!'ICe stat~ and Other retail StOrBS. They ate
idenlilB:i PI words stK;h as: " Enefgy COnserving," " Energy Saving,"
"ConsetVeS Gasoline," ~ " Gas Saving," " Gasoline Saving," "Friction
Reducing," "Improved Gasoline Mileage," " ll'Jl)roved Fuel Ec:ooOrriy" or "Fuel
Saving. " Be sure thi '~Savlng ' oit you ChOose ~ Qt. the .-.eommenMd
viscosity fnd API dealgniittons. Some fuel-saving oils do not meet the
requirements of your diesel engine. ,
Oil Idimtification .LOgo. ·(DieMl· Engl~.) ., .
A logo (syml::d) has been. developed, to help you seleCt the oil you should use,
and -it probably will be included on- oil .c;ans sometime dt.Iing 1~ . The top
portion of the logo shows the oil quaity. API Se.wice SF/ CC is shown In -the
exartlple. The center pIJI1ion"of the logo !NiII probably show: the SAE viscosity
grade. Such- as SAE' ,1OW-30.. " Energy ~. " . shown ln, the lawEN:
portion, inlicafes that thEi 011 has fuel-saving capabilities In gasoline er9n8s.
When used in diesel engines, they should also directly Improve fuel economy.

...

Change InlerVale ' (Dieael Englneti)

The Oil and oil filter chMge llitervals lot )lOll'" engIrie ...e based on the
recolil neuded quaity oitS-'and high-cpality'filfei-s such as AC oil fillers. lJting
oil other. th8n r8t0mrnencted or 011 and filter chMge intefv... longer thlln
~_ . __ ('8COmmended could·. . TedUce engine · life. Damage .' to engines due to
~oper rn8irrtenaIlce or ·use of iricorrect oil QUaHty ' and/ or . viscosity is nOt
covered by the Chevrolet new vehide waranlies.
..
TY~E OF US!. CHA NGE /NTE.RVAL
-
• OperaJI "9.,n d USly' IIUS.
• Towing a tr.i'er.

• Idli ng/of f!~tf!no.d Pf!1"iOtts , ndio r

lo w s peed l?.,.r~tlQtl
. ' Change engine 011 ' nd 11 ~ 1r e: 1
2.500 mil" (" 000 "" om. leU) 0<
mCln th.~ whien........ Gome. lll"ll .
• Operetin.g wI1 en ou tside l" mperoo·
turlS rema in ee l" ", Iree!i n~ , nd
whe n most , rip s .,. '" ' t ~ n "
mile. rs.~i lo m el "' ). . ..
• Opereli...g on • d.ily ~I, as , • Chilngo Mlgine oil .nd fitte r f/¥efY
~I rule. for ~flI.r mil" ..-.d 5.000niles (8000 kilo me ter. )or 1.2
.. h en nOlle 01 th e . txwe co(ld ,tlons (IlO "ths. wf)!e hevor com eS Ur5l.
t ll ply. · .

5·7
Your engine' was filled with a high-qJallty engine all when it was buin. You do
not have to Change this all before the first recommended change interval.
Oil and fiiterCilanQ&"_Intervals ,dejM!nd ,upon hoW You use your vehicle. The
above chart should assist in detejmining the proper oil -and liner change
intervals.-
· Engine 011 Additives (01_1 . Engi_)
Engine oils contain a variety of aditives. Your engine should not need any
extra additives, if you use thereoommended _oil CJ.Iallty and change intervaJs.
However. II you think your, engine has an oil-related problem. a-Supplemental
additive ("'GM' Engine Oil Supplement") is ·available that · may solve your
problem without causing other difficufties. Co_
osult your authorized dealer who
can provide you with tHs tested and approved additive.
Used Oil 011_1 (Diesel Engines)
00 not c:Ispose of used engine oil (or any other DiO in a eareleea manner sUch
as pouring .it on the ground. , into ~, or into streams or bodies of .water.
Instead, recycle it by laking It to a _ used oil collection facility which may be
found In your community. n you have a problem disposing of your used oil, iUs
suggested that you contact your dealer or servicestaoon. -
DIESEL ENGINE .Cl.liANING . . .. .
NOTICE: Your dllMl ..... ne doN MltnNd ' pMocIk: tinning, Mf_do. Chev~
.-.con_tel It beo c...n.ct. Howev .... It-you lnu.t on ".ning tM ......ne, clMn It only
whirl It .. coId, NEVER.....,
~ 01' povring
"''',WIi'm 01' hot, WId _,whlin "«III"" r~
_ .'01"'** ~ 'or! JOUr qne .... ,It ....rm Of 'hut '*'
tau. ..,..,. daIrIIIo-lo . . ...,.. ~ III componenIL .
AUTOMAllC mANSMlSSlONFLUIO RECOMMENOAllONS
Proper fluid
Use only automatic tr~1T'Ii$$1on ~ labeled CEXfIOtoP II. You' can, buy·this
fluid, from your dealer ex other service outlets.
Checking fluid Level
Check the automatic transmission 1Ju!d'level at each engine oil ~. A low
fluid level can cause slipping ex loss of drive. Ov~lIing can cause foaming and
loss of fluid. In eithef _case, vansmissiondamage can r85\.ln. '
To check the fluid level, first set_the par1dng bnike. then start the engine In
"P"(Partt). With the regular brakes applied, move the shift lever through at th8
gear ranges, endng in · ~ 'P" . You must check·~th" , fluid level with, the, qine
running at slow idle.and tI;Ie vehiCle·level.
You cannot read the oon:ect fluid lEr/et if you have just driven your vehicle lor a
long time at high speed. in city traffIC in hot weather. Of it your vehicle. has
been pulling a vailer. Wait lintil the ~Id cools Qown (aboLd 30. minutes).
· Remove th&. d~icf( located at the rear of the engine oompartr;nenl' on the
passenger'S side. Carelully toUch the wet and d the dipstick to find out If the
fluid is cool, warm or hot. Wipe It clean and push it back in until the cap seats.
Pull out the dipstick and read the fluid level.
• " "\ fett cool (about room temperature), the level should be 3 to 10
millimeters (1/8 to 318 inch) below the ."Add" mark, The dipstick has .two
din..,1es below the " Add" mark to show this range.
• It It felt warm, the lEr/el should be close to ~ "Add" mark (either above or
below).
5-8
 .': "' ~"'COOl
C"'.

. fUU HOT

' ..'.

• nit was too hot to' hO.ld..the·level st:lould ·.b e at 'the ·"Fun"·· mark.
Add just enough· OEXRQJ.,e··1I fliJid·to fill the 'transmission to ·tM proper level. 11
lakes only 0.5 Mer (one pint) to raise the level :from " Add" to " Full" with a hot
transmission.
Automatic Tranemission ' Drain I"tervala
.Change the traOsmissiOli 'fIuid and ctialge the liItef ,(Of ~ ltie 8Cfaen) as
-outlined in the Maintenanclt·Scheci.JIa 1oIdar. ..• .. .
ENGINE' COoUNG "SYSTEM'

. CAUT!ON: II vour cooing : ~~ _ _ "Me::

"Erial';.' Sy'l12m 'Cd..i ·
·OwrhMtl..... '" '.'In ·cue·of.. &.r~, " Sec:tlon a. CONTINUEDOPERA"lION OF·:ntE
_ J!NG,NE EV9I F~ASHORT TlMEMA.,!, MSULT IN A f1RE _AND THE_POSSIIIIUTY OF
1>EAS00AI. ttJURY AHP/~'SE;VERE VEHlCl:fOAMAGE; ....:.,

" :.' VO:Ur v~icle 'haS a coolant ~~ -$yst8·m. 'COolant' 'In ' the '~~n1 ' e~
with heat.and· ~:n9: tt\e: reeovery tjVIk.. ~ :the_ ~ ·cooIs down,
coolant is ctawn bac.dnto the radiator.
i '. Tt)9 -oooling syst~ was ~ filled :8,1 the factory ·with a quality ocxilant thai meets
GM Spectfications.. :tt is ~·!to use' proper, co6IaJit·to 'p-event dlwoage.·to
cooling system ~ 'CooianlS' meeting .' aM specifICation 1825-M or
specially fornUate:d -1Or-aJ~ m · ~ protection_should -be used. The
coolIng .system is 'designad_to use COO:Iant (8 :niiXtute of 9thyIeile glYcol,
.' :" cOrrosiOn~' lnhibitor~i " arid water) , rather )!han' plain :.Water~ The ;Cootant · . 80lution
': ~Sl
.
be"used Year ;~Ound'to
' -" ,
provlde:-";' .::
'.' -
"" ".' ..... ..~. ".:: ,
:·:treezlng protection do~ - tc.i ';""'37 ° C r:1.:.34·F). . ---
'

-." '-j' ,.

J~ ."-' polling prot~ti~ upt~)'t28°C(~62:° ri: , '" ':

,,"
., protection ag8iost rust anc;I9OI'rpsiQn in lhe pooling system.,'. .,.,::
• the proper' enQine :~ature fOr etricfent"opetano., and emission Control,
, and , " " ',. .," " , " - ~ :~-:
:. -". proper operation 01 the:tooIant temperalu"e 1igtl1':« :gage.':: - , ;,:;
See the ~nt'enanoe ' ~ loider to liild cirtlWhef.· ~: ciooiafit rOOst be
repfaced. Note that c~ . the c:ooJanl is IlEI9Qed to rnake ·ce.tairl"lhat all
parts Of,the'cooling syStem work well. ' .-
.... ,' -
, .. ' .....: . i'
:,' ., ~ ::'

.: 5-9
 'Cooling System CIf'8 .• '
Check' 'the oo,:i'iingsyst~ at 'i'egiJiar' intervals: SUch as during fuel"stopS•. You
usually do:not need to remove the radiator cap 10 Check the cooJantleVel: utt
the engine hood and loOk at the "see thrQljgh" "coolant recovery tank. 'When
~he engine is"cpld, the .j;OOlantlevel st)o~li1~ at or slightly above th9 "Full
Cold" mark on the rooovery tank: When the '~e has fuDy' warmed up, the
Jevel shouki"be 'above:'tne""Full Cotd:~ : mai'k on the recovery tsnk. ' .
If the coolant level is low, remove ttie
cap on the coolant recovery tank . .Add to
the recovery tank enough of '8 S0150 mixture of water and a good 'quality
ethylene glycol antifreeze (meeting GM Specificatiof:r1825cM)' to bring'the level
up to the proper mark. Put the cap back' on the recovery'tank: '

CAUTION: Under soine , ~:. 1he ethylene: glycol In anGine· cool.nt ~

comb~. .To help IIYoId Mlng burned when 8ddlng coolant, DO NOT spill it on !he
'. ex~""'t .,~t.~ ,of ,~,~. . parts' thit. mlit ,be' hot. II ..ere . ', iny .-tlon, h8Ye UN
-.n.lca I*fam..d by\. ·~lif"lCd tkhnlciln:" " .• . '. . , .

Certrunoonaitions, sUch as airtr8pped in ,the System, may· affect the ·cooIant

level in th8 raoiator.-¥Cili should chEick the COOIan,llevel in ,ttIe· raqiator at the
time 'you change the engine oil and w:nen
the'engine is cold, 'foltow :steps;'1, 8,
. and 9 under \'Coolant.f.\eplacemer:rl'.' fpr t~ correct way to ren:!Qve the raciator
caP and add coolant
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year (either to the recovery
tank,or to the radiator);. ~ee ~your , p . r"for ,a e,ooIng system ~.eck. :
NOTICE: It you u...... propel' qJMity antifNHe. there It 1'10 rteeeI to 8OCI', Ult"
Inhibitor_ or·:..m:!lIlvet .which cI.im to .i!.nPfOvethe _yMlm, They II'I8Y be h.rmful to !he
proper operition of the system. . . . .

Cooling 'System Service

T,iie 'Cl)Oling 'sYSt'em:
shOuld be serviced at ·the· 'lnt4;ltVals specified ·In the
Maintenance Schedlll.e :fOlder 'as foUows:
1, Wash the radiateJ .cap and fillef neck with clean water:'" See step 1 of
"CooI8r"lt Replacement" for thE! proper way to remove the radiator cap.
·2 ~ CheCk .tJ:le cOOla,nt.liWel'irl'ttle·'tecove'ry tank; and have it tested for freeze
p'ro~ectlon. ':'AdCt 'ethYJe~ ~1y901 antifrgeze;. if needed, to maintain freeze
protection at -37"C (":";"34 ~ F).
3. Have the cooling system and radiator cap t.~t~ for a pressure capacity of
aboUt 105 kPa (~~· ~.i)., rna.
~re c@ !:le , an~h~e from £15 ~a (14
psi) to 120 kPa (18 Jlsl). II, a r~,rrient cap.1s n~91::( .use an AC cap, Of
an equivalent cap, ~gned. fOr .coolant recovery systems and speCjfied for
your. model.
, 4. Tighten all radiator hose ciamPi.' and heater hOse clamps and insPEld all
hoses. Replace the hoses if they ~, swpllen, "checked:' or otherwise
worn. ' . .
. NOnCE: T8ktI care"li t1ghteni.,g 1~ .l1oSe clantp. .t the r8dllllof. Overtightening
could b.!nd Of" COl.' the 'nMitlaior flttingi ,
5., Clean .the, \he radiaiOf'. bor~ and air conditioi'\ing oond,e.nser 'to
rroht cit
remove ~irt 'and. ottler, obj9cts. AIsq clean the auxiliary ~ire ',~I: ~/ or
transmission fluid cooler If the vehicle has theni. · .
COolant Replacement

CAunON: To help .vold ihitunger.cit MinG 'bUl'Md, do not I'eII)OiIe u.: rMlI.tor ClIp
while thIIlnglnio Inti radiltor.,. 11111 hot ScaldIng fluid .... IIttIIm CIn III-blown out
under prentjre. the ClIp I .. ~n Off too aoon.
interv~s specified i~ iiJe','MaintenanCe schedule
.At the or, ,w~ever the
'aider,
coolant becomes dirty, flush and refill the cooNng system as followS: "
1. When the engine is coo( remove the uidiator cap:
• Turn the cap slowly to the left ...,til it reaches a ', ~stop:. 00 not. press
dOWn while turning the cap.
• Wait until any remaining pressure (indicatad by a hissing -sound) is
relieved, then press down on the cap and continue turning it to the left.
2. Wtien tbe cap is ,rEltllOved, run the engine ur:rt!1ihe LlPPEir ractator hose is
hOt. {This shows that the thetmostat Is open: and tl)e 000lan.t is flowing
_through the system.} _: . , " " .
3._ Stop the engine. apen-the radiator drain valve to drain. the coolant.
Drainage may be speeded by removing the drain plugs int~ .engine block,
'if so'equipped. ' . .
4. Close the drain valve: nstall the blOck drain plugs; if removed., Add water
until the system is filled and run the engine until the upper raciator hose is
hot again.
5. Repeat stePs 3 and 4. 'several timeS until '!he" qrained liquid is 'nearly
oolOl"Iess.
6. Drain the system, then close the ' radiator drain ' valve tight1y. Install the
block dram plugs, if removed. -
7. Disconnect all hoses from the coolant recovery tank.' Remove the recovery
. tank and pour , out, any fluid. Scrub and claar) thE! inside of the recovery
tank with SoaPand water. Flush it well with dean water, then drain il
Reinstall the _recovery tank and hoses. _'
8. Add enough water and ethvJane glycol ant~reeze (~ing OM
Specification 1625-M) . to provide the required coolill9, free.zing and
corrosJon protection. tJse . . ' solution tha~ 1$ '8,t least .sO' percent a'ntifreeze
but 'no more' than 70 .peicent antifreeze.
Fill.the radiator to the ~e of the
filler neck and fill the ,coolant recovery-tank to at _or above the "Full Cold"
mark. Put tile_recovery tank cap back on. .
9. . R~n the ~in~, with the
radietor .cap,rem,t;>ved: until t,",e uPPer racliatOl"
_l:1ose Is hot. With the engine idling" add coolant to the ' radiator 'until it
-reaches the bottom of the filler necik.' Install the radiator cap. making sure
the arrows on the cap l oe up with the overllow tube on the radiatOl" filler
neck.
tt is tM owner's respon'sibllitY to:!
• Maintain cooling system freeze protection at -37 6 C (-:-34 6 F) _ to ensure
protection against coirosionand loss 01 cOolant from boiling. (A 50(50
mixture of water and.. ethylene glycol antifreeze will provide freeze
proteCtion. to _ '3 7°C or :-34°F,) Xou
should do this even 'if you don't
expect freezing 'temperatures. Peric:x;li~ repl~t of coolant Is needeo
 -- ~

to replace the ami oorros;on,,~tives that .WWI' out ,w ith use. Coolant that
,hilS ~ , dark )., .oolor shoyis ,that it .needs to :be ch~. ior .this
reaSon. .."
• Add ethylene glYcOll:!aS9 -antifreeze -tharmeets GM _Specification --1 825-M
when antifreeze haS to be added because of Coolant- loss Of for more
protection:against hezing at tempei'"stl,lres I8Ss than stated.
NonCE: Do not 'U N ·lNthIIno~bne InIIireeze, or 1fcotIo1, or pia;n water lione. In
'y our rihica.i Itlny .lIria: they wm boll 81:' alo_r point than that ~ JIItIIch 1IIe"TEMP"
Nght (or tempenrtul'1JPII'i will
pi oteclSon asplnat corroDm.
w." oi _O flIrhMtlng, .nd IMy do not provide ~
- -
Thermostat
'The engine coolant temperature is. controlled bY. a 'thermostat. "stops coolant
flow thrOUgh the radiator until a preset temperattli'El is reached.-This thermostat
is installed in the engirle Coolant outlet on the engine block. The same
thermostat is used in both winter and summer. When a replacemerll is n~,
AC·Oelco. part~ ,are recommend ecl .
'Radiator Pressure -cap
The radiator cap, a 1'05 _kPa (15 _psi) pressure' type, must be installed tightly,
otherwise coolant rT)<!Y .be lost and damage · to engine ' may result from
overheating. Radiator pressure, cap shoUld 'be checked periodically for proper
operation. " replacement is requited._~AC cap is recommended.
Rear Axle, Standard
See the Maintenance Sct\edule foldel: to find Qut hOw often the lubricant level
should be checked. If yOu pull a, .trailer the lubricant must be changed as
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule folder.
Add lubricant, if needed. -'0 fiU to_thEt level of the filler plug hole on the
passenger's side oftroe differential ~e. Use SAE BOW GL·S or SAE BOW·90
GL·5 ~ lubricant. (For:those vehicleS ~fiven in .Canada, u~ ~ SOW GL·S
gear lubricant.) You can also use special gear lubricant Part NO. GM 1052271
or 1052272. You can buy these products from your dealer.
Rear Axle--Limited-Slip Differential
. $ee , the'.~ajnt,enance :~~e fo~ :i~ f,iMciOlit w~ , th'I),', lubri~ ~~Id. ~
drained and refilled. , ' .
Refill to the level of the finer plug hole. (on the -passenger's side of differential
caSe) with_special gear--Iu br~ Part No. ,GM 1052271 or 1052212. You. can
buy these products fi"om your aut~z~ , ~Ier.
,Accelerator ' Linkage.·
-lubricate aU pivot poiflts with engine oil at the interval shown in- the
Maintenance Schedule. Do not lubricate the accelerator cable.
Air Cleaner Eleme!11
Woen r.eplacementof aii- t;:ieaner fitter element -is necessary. an AC air -filter
element is recommen!;led. - --
S~ your. Maintenance Sc.hedule ,.tar.-change intervals. Opera.tiOn of vehicle. in
dusty.. areas ~.iII neoessitate·more frequent replacement. ,Your dealer can be of
assistance in determining the proper: .replacement frequency-for' the cOnditions
under which you operate your vehicle. '-.,-

' 5-'12
 CAUTION: ' The atr 'c,"ner al80 func;tiDni U 11' ftuni! .rMIot In tIw "Int of .ngi_
backII .... 11» 1I1f e;",. "DUld be Instlll~ M ·';II ti.,.. I,InIc:M itt remOYlI' i& ilec::eWry
for repllir Of lNIinteRllnce.. To help reduClo tIMI risk of pet'lOn.1 Injury ...a/ Or property
· dooIage, be :sure thllt no .one. •' .riHr"the enginetonl~nn,ent befortt sterUrig the .ngi....
.nth the 1111" dellner removed... If engine beckflrtt oecUI'll .w ith Ihe lIif eluner removed,
thertt eDuld be lIb\1rst of 1'IuM. • nd possibly other fire in, the engine tonlP-'tmenl

mull. Also t_
On lIlIfIielli' wil:h di_i engi-. dO '~ ~. . .rafting tlul~~1lIte Ing~ d.m.ge ,CIOn
eare not to iet !lb~ ~4 into the engine.'. ttae
1I1i elM...., III rlm'ovMI. If
Ihe engine Is running, .uctlon eIIn puUloolII! objeete Into the lIngine. objects pulled or
dropped into ihe Ingine elln U\ISe eastly engme damage.

Hood Latches and Hood Hinge

see the, Mainienance Schedule fold~ 'tOfind oUt how to lubricate hCX>d latch.
and hood hinge assembly.
Brake Master Cylinder .
Check master cylinder fluid level in the reservoir at 'the interval sliowli in the
Maintenance Schedule. If the fluid is low in the reservoir, it should be filled to
the maximum level line with.Delco Supreme No. 1 fJ)l" ooT-3 fluids. .

Power Steering system

Check the ~ level in the optional ,p:>wer steering pump as recommended in
the Maintenance SChedule folder. ,Add GM Power Steering 'Fluid (Part Number
GM 1050017) as needed:
• If the fluid 'is warmed up. (about '66°C or 150° F -- hot to the touch), the
fluid level shook::! be between'the "HOT" and "COLD" marks on the filler
cap indicalOr.
• If cool (about 21°C or 70°F), the fluid level ~houid be between the. "Add"
and "Cold" marks.
This fluid does not need periodic changing.
·Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
lubricate fittings at the interval show'n in the MainteOanCe SchedUlewith water
resistant EP Chassis Lubricant which meets GM SpeCification 6031 M.
• NOTICE: a..u joints WKIuId ~ be lubrlt:*d un... IheIr temper.ture Is ·12"C (1O"F), .
· « ·higher. DUI"Ing cold _"*, they should be allowed to w.rm up _ n.c....ry befO..
· .belng lubricltad or,dlIrnage Ie the bill Joint.could oec:ur • .
Freedom Battery
Your new vehicle h8s a DelCo banery~ II Iieeds 'no periodic
FAEEci6M'
maintenance. Its top is permMeOtfy sealed (except for two small vent holeS)
and has no fillef -caps. You will never have to add wat«.
The hydrometer (test indicator) in the top of the battery provides information for
testing purposes only.
I' the vehicle is not going to be driven for 30 days or longer, di9CQnnect the
cable from the "-" (black) negative terminal of the _battery to prevent
discharge. For full power needs at replacement time, a Delco battery with the
same calalog number as shown on the original battery's label is
",eonvnended.
CAUTION: FoIbw ' the ~ lilted ift the Jump s.IIng Caution ( _ the " In
ca.. of ~ey" MCtion Gll:1is IINInu", wMII wOfldng Of! or ...r I blllery. "w'"
Injury (PIIl'Iie...... ty to .yes) or pr~ cIII~ mly ~tt from bItWry PIIIo.Ion.
~ add, or .~leIl (~rt circuit) ~ .

Front _ IIeoringo
Clean and repack Iront wheel bearings with a high I"neting point wheet bearing
lubricant at the interval shown in the Maintenance Schedule. Use wt1eEd
bearing lubricant GM Part No. 1051344 ~ equivalent.
NOncE: ''long fiber" or " "IKou." typs klbricllII "'*"d not bI 1.1. . . 00 not mill
w'-l belling IUbrlesnta. . . .UN: tothol'oughly elMri -.rings snd hubs 01' .11 old
klbriCllnt bMonI r.ptlddng. -
Tspeted toler . . . . . . v..cI .In tis ".,... ' - • tIghIly loose twI when pr..,ty
ICIfu*d. TMy must _ _ ovw ~ ( p.~ Of _ bearIno ..... JMy
.....IL CONuIl your IUhIrtnd . . . . GI' . " . . , . . . . tw proPsr o.taiW adjuICInent
prooMuressnd ~

Air ConCiitiOriing
Periodically have your dealer check' "yOur air' coni:iilioriing, system to be sure
there has been no 106$ in coO~ng ~l S'e e Vax
dealer immediately if you
suspect the system is not performing as It should.
Your v8ljc\e's air conditioning $Ystem will not ' operate below antient
tlilfTl*alur8S of.aJlI)I"Oximaie/y 4"C (40· F) regardless 01 control position.

TIRES
CAunON: To r.:IUCI It. risk of 10M of ..e"ie" eontro1 Mid J*.ntI' injury:
• tw.. MuST 81.
The .,...,1)'
Inftsted, ...:I your
(_u. Tn I't.esnl on ... drj""'. door).
...-hIcM MuST NOT 8E ~ .

• Your whleie MUST MOT BIE..openMd III ..,... ,...., ..... IS II" (1. __ ' '')
uNIII .... pob p&nuil tIIw 01" eque"..... , ...... ~ 1IrN, ,........
qt thI ........ imit.
For _sstety ....... 0Md0n, _ the rftt of INs ' '11NI'' .-:dan.

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The tires installed on your Vehicle. are engineefed, to provi~ .a: propar , balance
of these pertormance Characteris~ under n9l"mal driving oonditions. '
• Encfur.ance . ...... '

• Handling
• Noise
• 'Ride
• ROad HaZardR~sistance'
• Rolling Resistance
,. TractiOn
• Tread Mileage
tires.
'some tips' onhOW.. you can ·Qe1 the most benefit
. This sactiori· has
' ..
from· these

Vehicle Loading .' .., .

The tir~ ·Dr:! your ve~le . wiliperf~m' well ' a~ 8li I"I9rmal ' l~ wh~ Inf(atSd as
recommended on the Tire Placard (k>cated on the drivsr's door Of · your
vehicle). 00 not load your vehicle.. beyond the load Iim1ts (total kilograms or
pounds) .shown, on Ifw: 'Tire pla~d< lh~ placard tells you ~ , design limits :of
the,vehiyie. opt just of tI)e tires. .;. .
.

VEHICLE CAPACIT Y -OCC,"",~ T" . COLD TIRE I'IlESSiJAE

........., .~r Cl ~ "" TO' ''' ,""" , ......

. ~ .'.". Sf'AfIE ' ·TIRE,· •

SllE "{>·' ". ':;.> .. } , "~ci · ('" ",' . ')
II
',.
...
..
Sf.E ow~:s. ..,~~,o.L ~?A ~nONI<I. INFORW"T~
.' " .
. '

Hthe tires are other th!m standard toad range metric-size tires (or Ioad.lange B
for alpha-numeric size tires). the load range will appear aner the tire size stated
on the Tire Placard, ' , ..
' ..• .. . ..

Inflation .Pressure;..
The cold inflation pressures listed on the Tire' Placard provide for the best
balance 01 fuel'economy. ·tire,Ufe, riding comfort and vehicle· handling under
normal ·driving conditions . .These ·pressures "should be used for all vehicle
loading conditions.

.5-16
 Incorrect tire i:rfIaticin PfesSI.Kt!;s can have ~ei-se ~ on 'lire ,life and
·vehide performance. Too lOW an air pressu-e causes increased tire ftexing and
heat build up. lllis weakens _the ,tire ~ inaeases the Chance of d8maQe or
failure .• can result jn tire over1oading, abnormal tire wear. adverse vehicle
hanClling, and r!!lduced fuel ~, _ Too high an air preSs!.KB can result in
abnormal wear ~ harsh ride; a,1d carl i.~ tile c,hance of damage from ,road
hazards'. ' . '
Chedt fu-e inflation pr~es at k!aSt mcinthly (~ includes -the spate ~e) and
WheneVer your vehicle is servIoed. When - possible, chEick tire inftEition
pressures when the tires are "oold."
1. The "00Id" tire, inflation pressure is the tire pressure When.a vehicle 'has
not been driven more·It\Cl.'" one nile (1.6 Idlometers) after sitting tor three
hours or '!lD'"e. This is ~ most aau'ate preseure reading.
2. k is normal lor 'lir~ -pr9SSIXBS 10 ina~ 30 10 80 kilopaSCais {4 to 8
pounds per &qU8fe Irch) Of' more ,when the tires become bot from driving.
If you must set inHation pressures when the tir~ are not "cold," set them
28 kilopascals (4 pounds per square inch) mOre" ttian ' ttie cold pressureS
. recommended on the rife Placard.
3. The tire inflation presSures on- thtt -Tire Placaid oar.
adequ8&e ' tor all
.speeds. No tire pressLi'e actJstmenl is rBCf.lired for freeway speeds. (Also
follow the caution at the beginrWlg 'of this ' 'Twe' '.,section).

TIRE ,LOAD AND INFLATION PRESSURES

TIRE LOAD RANGE _MAX*UM COLD-INFLATION P'RESSURE -

STAN'DARD - (METRICSIZ£ TiilEl' . ,24OkPl (3sp'ci)
EXTRA - {METRIC SIZHfREf " 280.h (4, psi)
•
C
'.,: " (ALPMA'.N'UME"RiC"SliE 1'IREf
- ' (AlPHA-NI)iltERJCSiz ETIREr -
, 2~tP.
' 250kP.I
(32 psd
(J6pd)
o - (ALPHA-HUMER!C SIZE' TIRE) 275 kPs C40 psi I
TIRE LoAD'RANGE IS' MDLDEO:ON TlR (

4. Always use a tire pressure ~ 'when checking inflation pressu-es (we

suggest you pur~ a quality PQl?<et-type gage). Simpfy looking at the
tires to_Check inflation pressures is notenotigh. especially with radial tires.
Underinflated radial _ tires may look like coriect~. inflated radial tires. If the
Inflation pressure on -8 tire ' IS ·,Qft.911 lOw, have your dealer correct the
causa
5. Be sure to put the tire inflation valve' caps or extensionsback on, it so
equipped. ThIs will - ~ keep dirt and moisture tram getting into the valve
core which couk1 cause-a leak.

5-1E!
 .,
INFLATE!;> INFLATED--
BIAS
OR BI~ELTED T1!tE : .
.,' KA.XAL TIRE
6. If an air loss occurs while driving, do nOt drive Oil the flEiftife tncire than is
needed to stop s8fely.Oriving--even a' short distance: on- a flat tire can
damage a·tire 'and wheel .bey6ncHepair. ,,~.

l,\s~cti~ .nd::' Rotation

Front and rear tires perform different ;ot>s and can wear differently depending
on the types of roads driven. ,your driving habits ,~.
F.or -Ionger tire life, ~you should inspect 'and totate your ,tires as;reoommended in
the Maintenance Schedule folder. Many·car ,and tire:dealers wil!"pei'forni a free
tire inspection to look for uneven or abnormal tire wear (usually caused by
wrong inflation pressurlJ$. lack of regular rotation, improper Wheel alignment,
out of balance tires, or poor driving-habits), -
After rotation, adjust ina !ront ,ancfreai ,life 'preSsures (see the Tire Placard)
"and be sure to check wheel nut tightness (see also "Wheel Nut Torq~e" in
Section 3 of thismanuat) - -

CAUTlON: Wheoever ; ""heel, .. !:hanged. ,Iw.,s ~ .ny co"wiOn thIII m.,. b.

p,..nt on ir!,~ d" of whNI ,nd , WhMI mounting ",Urf.ct. ~ " vel'l~~ . ~.llIng wt.els
withoul good' metal~to-mMIIl cOntacl et Ihe mi:iuntlrig .i.lrfeeea 'e.en' e.eu.e ·wl\eel nuts to
lOOMn, wNth· c.n later aJk)w. Wheel to come ofl:W'hii. the whie". JIICIvlng, pouIbIy
dllI8ing Ion of control.

' THE OI'n ONAl 'X' ROT "TKlN P" THIIN FOO
RAOI"LS IS iO.C<:Ef"TAIllE WHEN AE<JIJIfil.D
fOIl ~ ()Ilf UNII'OIIN TIRE VII"' " . .
 A~~nmanf ~d .B!litance . . . .'.' :" .. :' . . . '. '.
PrOper 'wheel a"rt{jnment ifnprove:siire b"Elat::l"mileaoe. y our vehic~;s SuSpei\!!;ion
parts should be inSpected onen alidaligned ' when needed. (See the
Maintenance Schedule Folder for mot"e ·information.) Balrjoints have built-in
weer.indicatois and some. movement in the joints is normal. .
IiTlproper alignment' will not;cause'·thij· vehk:1e to vibratO. However, improper
alignment can cause: .. ' , .
• the tires to roll at an angle; which Will result in faSter tire WeBr;
• you~ tires to wear u~IY; .
• . your vehicle .to "puU" to .the ·1eft or right. .:
Proper .tire balancing provideS the best 'riding co~rt -and ~ reduce tire
tread wear. out-of;balance tires can 'causeannoying vibration and uneven tire_
wear such as cupping and flat spots.
Tr.ctlQn":·,:~, . . .. :< ,
Driving, COfnefing, and 'braking traction are reduCed whenwater,snow, ice.-
gravel, or other material -is on the road. -Adjust driving practices and vehiclQ
~ . to fQI"d conditions.
. . . -
. '''.'
Wheo driving on·wet or , ~hy , roaps, . !l. wedge of .water "can ~Id up, between
the .tire and road .., This"is·',known··as hydroplaning, .ancllTlay caU$e partial or
COfIVlete Iosa ot tractlon;-_vehicle Control, and stopping ability. _
To reduce the chance·of traction tOss.-follOw these tips:
-- . " ," .. . .. .., A_ ,' , , "

1. Slow doyf:n d,lJriog r~ms

. .. , .. ' ....
, OI: .WM!1 r:oads ar.~ SllJS~y.
,',,' .... . . .' :' i
2. -' Slow·down,jf' Jhe road-has,standi_ng:w_ . or puddles.
3.REipfac~nhe tires when the tread wear Indicators are ShOwing.
4. K~ttJ~)ir,~ ,pfOper1i~~:"~ /:~:;- '[ ' " ". '.
If .your. vehi.cle ~ TPC _.fadial",tires (see ·~.'Tir, RepIaoerrlent" iri .this &ectiOl) ,
your tires were ._desigried ,to provide_- better~snow IradiOn. In f~::i; " these 'tires
shouk1 be adequate for driving in most winter coiP;t.lons.However, if you dO
feel--yotJdo ~ to.butc;:onventional _snow tires. t;ie-slirettleY are the same
~e... load ~_~~, and ~~n '~ :(bias, ~as-.betted. , or . r~ial) as ~(
,o~ertir~. :':" . :':' ,~.:~ .. ' ':" """.<,-"."':' '" .' ' ': , ',....
l1re Chains- or ·Similar ,:Tractlon-_.Devlces
Use. of Chains-' may adVersely affect -- your'Vef,iC\e's 'handling; WIl9n :uSlnQ_-
c:rnjJns;: ,(1). ~~. ~ k?;road condi~" \2,) '~d sharp tUrns. and (3) when--
, possible. 'avOi!:t locked-Wheel braking:'.' .... ",: ~," " . . '.... '" .'
lit additio~, :fu help~~erit cli'ai~ damage_
to your".verncle: - .
-. Install the chains on the rear tires as_tightly as _PD$Sible, then 1ighten them
again after driving 1/ 4 to 1/2 mile (0.4 to' 0.8 kilometer).' The'oae of chains'
on the front' tires:'- is I10t recomrnendad; the chains may . contact and ~bty
.. damage the vehicle. If You ', Intend 'to,.use' chains on the ,front tires; :be ,sure
there is. eoough clearance.
-. Do not e)(ceed 45 n¢ (70 km / h), or the -Chain manufacturer's'Speed
Nmitatlon, if lower.

!He
 • Drive in a restrained manner and avoid large buf:r"p>, potholes, severe turns
and other manuevers which could cause the tires to bomce up arid down'. '
• ':F~ any ott* 'inStructiOns of .tt}e .~ manutacturer whicti
00 not
daagree with the _above._ . · ,
• you buy tire chains for -ftlur" vehicle, make sure the side chain fasteners we
not wider than the side chain links; otherwise, the chains. may contact and
possibly _ _ 'tOO' - . .. • ..
• your vetlic6e h.QS P185175A14, P195/l5R14, orP205/ 75A14 tires and you
buy tire chains, make sure the side chain fMteras -are not wider than the side
chain links; otherwlse.. lhe chains may cpntact aod possibly damage yoUr car. n
your vehicle has P205175A14 tires and you buy tire chains. make sure they
are designated :as SAE _Class "S~' type cl1ains because use ,of other types of
chains may contact _ ancl possibly IBnage your vehicle.
Spare nre
For the use end Installation of your SJ*e tire, see " In Case of Emergency,"
Seclion 3 01 this manual. '
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. CAuTION: Do nat '!"":a -.....: . . 0I:IMCr~ typM I.uch '. ,.... III-, .",,1Nt-
, MIIed) on ,ou; whlcle .~ In __ ..,1dM, bIceuee yooUr vehicle'. Jiendlng could be
~ encIlMY ,rMuIt In -Ion of CDIIIrGI; 'TN. CMIUon -d _ not-..."tD. co~

«OW~Y, or.~.pi!Ire tire ~ """ ,JO'If. ~Ic'-.

On most vehicles originally 'IquIpPed with radiai tires, yOu WI. ii(td a TPC Spec.
No. cr..-a PerformIn;:e Qlteria SpecIIicBtion Nurtibef)-- molded In10 the life
sidewal near the tWe size mar1cing. ThIs shows that .the tire meats- rigid size
and perklrmEn;:e ~- which were deveklped ·for )OJ vehicle. The TPC
Spec. No. 888tX8S a Proper corrtlination 01 encinnce, handling; load capacity,
ride ancf"tf8Ction on W8f, d'y, ancl snow-covered Sl.WIaCes. When you replace
. 'JOOI tires wtth tires hamg _~ same TPC Spec. Ho:, your' new tires ' will be
~ with your vehicle. . -
When replacir:lg 'tires wfth
those not lia,ving '8 TPC Speq. No., you shpuld uee .'
the same size, load range, anct Cf;ln8truction type (bias, bias-belted, or radial)
as the original tires on YOUr vehicle: Although It is not genaraly recommended,
some alpha-size and metric-size ' tIrea " can . be interCl)anged. " (For size
equivalency, contact. your ChevroMt deaIeJ or a tire dealet). A different size or,
type 01 tire may otfect,such -thIngs as ride, hlwding" speedometer/ odometer
cab~lion , v8hlcle {J'ound ' c~; and tire or tire chain clEiaranee to the
body or chassis. If replacing ,.OI)Iy a single tWe, It should be paired on the same
axle with the least worn-tire-of the 'other three. '
UnIform .Tire QuoIity GrocIing
The toHowing intormation· relates to the tire graiing system developed by the
United States National Hghway Tralftc Safety Administration which,,will grade
tires by treadWear, traction and ternper....e pertormance. (This appll86 only to
vehicles 90Id in the, United States.-)

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Treadwear .
The treat1w8ar !J"ada is 8 ~ative rating based on the W8at rate of the tire
when testecf' undef oontrolled conditions 00 a specified government test
COIXse. For exafl1)le. the lire. {J"aded 150 WOIAd w.ear one anCl a haW (1-1 / 2)
times, as we. 00 the government. course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance oJ ·tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the 'norm due to .variations In driving habits,
service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. "
Traction - A, ~, C
The traction gradeS, from highest to lOWest are: A, B. and C. They represent
the tire's ab!fity to stop on wet pavement as measured meier cootrol!ed
conditions 00 specified government ·test SlM'faces of asphall and concrete. A
tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction 'grade assigned .to this tire is based on braking (straight-
ahead) tractlon·tests and'dOes not inclLJd:e cornaring (turning) traction.
Temperature ' ~ ' A. B" C
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The temperature gades are A· (the highest), e, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to "dssipale heat when tesled
lKlder contrOlled QOOdilions 00 a .specified., indoor Iabofalory test ~"
SUstalrlGd hVl ·tef1l)er"8Iure ·cancause the mat.erial of the tire to c;tegenefate.
and reduc'e tire life, arid e)(08SSlve tei11>erature can, tQad to suQden tire failUre.
The grade C COfrespo~ to' a leval of peiformance which all passenger car
tires must ~ · uilder',the Federal'MOtor VetJicie saety, 'Standard No. 109.
Grades'B and A rfiP'esent higher ~~ of performance 00 the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum reQiMed by laW.
warning: The tefTllElfatu'e grade lor this tire Is established lor a tire that is
properly i~ ' Mel net ov~ " Excessive Speed, I.nderinftation, or
ex~sive IQ<icing. either separatety or.in combination, c,~ C8lJSe heat buildlJJ
and possible tire failure. .
TbMe' grades are molded on the sidewallt: ,o f paseenger car tires.
WhUethe tires available as standilrd "or optlonal .• pment on General
Moton vebiclM may very With respect to. thew gradeS, .. such tires
meet General Motors petfOf'mance standM'ds and have been approi8d tor
ld8 on General Motors vehicles. All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
You should replace your lites when:
1. The tires are worn to a point where 1.6 'mlllimeiers (2/32 Inch) or less
tread remains, or the cord Or fabric is showing. '
To help you detect this, 'JWI tir~ have built-in tread wear indicators that
appear between the tread grooves When the tread is 1.6 nillimeters (2/ 32
inch) or less. When the Indicators appear In two or lTlOfe ~ !J"CIOVeS at
three spots around the tire, the tire shouk::l be replaced.
2. The tread or sidewall is cracked. cui or snagged deep enough to expOse
the cord or Jabric.
3. The tire has a bump, .bulge Of split.
4. The tire has a puncture. cut. or other injury that can',t be- correclty repalred
because of the size or location of the injury.

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Wheel Replacement
Oamaged wheels must be replaced. F.or ': example, replace wheels if they -are
bent, c;racked, or heavilY rusted, ·Of if wheel nuts often become loose. AlSo
repl~ wheels which leak air (except ·some aluminum wheefs which can be
repaired-- see ycu authorized dealer). $Qe the caution under " Inspection and
Rotation" in this section regarding the i~MCe ~ obtaining good metal-to-
metal contact when replacing or chMging wheeIs...
Do not use bent wheels which have been stra9"rtened, and do not use inner
tubes in leaking wheats designed .ior tubeiess tires: Such wheels may have
S1ructura\ damage and could fail without wemlng..When replacing wheels for
any r&aS9f1; the :new wh,eelsshouid be equal in load limit, diameter, ~h,
offset, and mounting configurationS t.o lhose originaJy inslaUed on your vehide.
A wheel of the wr'ong size or type may aa,;erseIy affect Whee! and bearing life.
brc*e cooling, speec:tometer/ odomeler calibration, 'stopping ability. headlight
aim, bu~ height, vehicle {J'Ound .clearance, and tire Or tire Chain clearance
to the body and Ch8sSls.' RepIaceriient with used wheels is not advised; they
may. hayS" been trealed harshly (W.. ,have very high ' mileage•. and .could 'Iail"
without warning.
You can gel wheels.from your dealer.
Warranty
Tires are warranted by 1he life manufacturers. W8ITanty. lntormalion is inckJded
in tho manufacttrer's warranty fo6der furnished with your vehicle.

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 SECTION 6
OWNER. ASSISTANCE
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet.
Normally, ' any problems with the ' sales transaction or the operation of your
. vehicle will be resolved by 'Your dea!er:'s "SaleS or Service departments.
Sometimes, however, ' deSpite the best intentions of at! concerned,
rrisunderstandi can 0CClI'. If -your Pfoblem has not-been resotved to ycu
salisfac(ion, we suggest You follow theSe steps: .
STEP otIIE · · DitcuM your problem with • member of dNlwship
managemenL ~ ' can often be qUckIy reSOlved al that leVef.• the
problem has already been reviewed with the Sales or Service manager. contact
the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
STEP TWO • Contact lhe Chevrolet Zone Oftlce cloeest to you. Zone ·
otrlces In the UnIted StMH are listed on thl: ro.kMlng pages. (In Canada,
contact the isted General Motors of-canada Zone Office.) n yolJ'" problem (31'1
be c:p..tlckly resolved by the dealership without further help, conlaCllhe Zone's
Consumer Relations Department, a1d prcwlde them with:
• YOOt name, address and telephpne.number
• Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration
or title, or the plaia attached to the left top Of the instrument panel and
visible ttwough the windshield.)
• Dealer's name lWld location.
• Vehicle's deivery dale and present miteege.
• NabJe of probtem. ,
A convenient form for your use is ~ed in this section.
STEP THREE - Conblet the Consumer Relations Repre..ntative,
Chrlrolet Central Office, Chevrolet Motor Dlvlaion, at the IKIdress .hown
on the following pages. (In Ganada, ,contact the Customer Services
Representative. General Mo(ors of Canada Lid., at lhe address shown on the
lQIIowing pages.) The representative will review all the facts Involved. Then, if it
is tell some tt.ther action can be taken, the Zone ,will be so advtsed. In any
case, your contact wi. be acknowledged provicing ChevroIet's posltlon in the
matter.
When contacting the zOne or 'Central Office, please ~ In mind that your
problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer's facilities,
equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest that you foftow the above
steps in sequence when you have a probtem.
Our el!p9rience ha9 shown lh1rt this has been a very successful procecbe and
helps to eMlM'e the satisfaction at our customers. How'evef. in the event that
you have follc:iwad these guidelines and have not been substantial)' satisfied,
Chevrolet wants you to be aware of GM's ~·ctlarge Metiation l ArbitratiOn
Prqgram administerod by the Better: Business Bu'eau. This program provides
for the review of ,the facts involved 'by an impartial third party. For further
information concerning program eligibility, call our Zone Office neareast you or
a lOcal BBB office. .
 Your purchase ,of II Chevrolet proWct Is greatty appreciated by both ~r
dealer and Chevrolet We want to help you in any way we "can to' make sUre
you are OCJIrl)Ietely satisfied 'with your .vehicle.
SpecIal Policy A<I;u.tment Progral1)" Beyoncf the Warionty
Period,, ·· '· "··
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Chevrolet is proud _of tI')e. prQtec;tion afforded by its 'W8IT~ty coverages. In
order to achieve maximum custornar ·satislaction, _Ihe{e may be rimes when
Chevrolet "';11 flay all or,part 01 the cost of CfJrtain repairs beyond_the terms 01
the warranty. Check ~ith your Chevr~ dealer Of .&he nearest C~vrolet Zone
orrIce r~ding Chevrolet's, participation In'the cost of ,such repairs.
When you make an inquiry. you wi. neeQ to give _they. and model of your
Chevrolet an:t your vehicle identificalion number (VIN).

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. GM OF CANADA ZONE OFFICES

CALGARY , AlTA. T2f> 2M7 REGINA. SASK. S4" 31Et
4220 Blackfoot Trai l 680 PlWk St •
. P. 0.80)(2510 · (306) 949-4921
(4031 243-4821
STE. FOY (QUEBEC!. QUE. G M 2L4
LONDON,ONT. N6A 4P8 9'19 Avenue d e Bourgogne
951 ~ond Mills'Road p, O . Box 10800
P. O,Box5412 (418) 653-2054
\5191696-2 110
MONCTON , N.B. E Ie 8M2
TORONTO, ONT. MlC
1200 Egllnton Ave. E.
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6353 St. George 5t. (416)446-5053
(506) 854-1500
VANCOUVER, S.c; V6A 2N6
MONTREAL, QUE. H9R 4R2 -. 900 Terminal Avenua
6000 Tr_-Canada H l!;Jh wri'i (604) 684-9444
Poin t. Claire, Qu_
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(514) 697.9160 - WINNIPEG, MAN. R~ c!y8
1345 Rlldwood Avenue
OTTAWA, ONT. K1G OZ4 (2041633-,080 .
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ADDITIONAL GM OFFICES
H_aii Mu.ico e"'

Chevrolel Motor Divl$ion Genere' Motors de MexiCO S.". de C.V.

General Motors Corpol'atlon Av Ejereito Nacional No 843
Oakland Zone ." . Mexico 6, O.F.
1600 'Kaplolani. BOo.I\evard Mail-Aplnado 107 S is
Suit, 714 . 545·70-20
Hono'uk.!, Hawaii 96814
(808) 946·3988

'Puerto Rico, U.S ; Vif'gin Isll nd .

Genera l Motors Oveneai Diur. Corp .
Centro Cornmen:ial Sal'l _F ranciseo
Rio Pilldras, Puerto Rico
Mall-G .P.O. Box 4382
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936
Phone · (809) 763·131 5 .

CENTRAL OFFICES
In U.S. ,In C..,ad ..
Chevrolet Motor Division" General MOIOnl of Canada, Ltd.
Consumer Relationl Dea1 . CtJstomer Servicet Dept.
Chevrole1 Citiltra; Office Park Road South
Warren, MICh igan 48090 OshaWI; Ontario L1G 1K7
(313) 497·5500 ..:__ (416)664-6624

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ment and have not been able to resolve it, let' us know. Here
is • convenient form you may wish to use to contact the Zone
Qftke,
After comp)eUng this form , mail it to: OFFICE OF CON·
SUMER RELATIONS. CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVlSION. Make
sure you address It to the Zone. Office closest to' you. (See
Zone Offi~ addresses on previous pages.)
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 SEClioN7
SPECIFICATIONS

thesespecificatioris a~e given here for i,llformatfon on ly. BefOre using, them,
see cautions and. 'oiner inStructions throughout this manual. For fu"r:ther
information, ·."s ee the sei:vice m'anual coVe'ring .the chassis or body part in
queStion. Your authorized dealer may also be ablE: t6 help.

DIMENSIONS

Metric U.S.
ModelS Me...". Meawre
l ength . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .. .• ..... 5121mm 201.6"
Width ... •.. . . . . . ••. . . . . . . "_.. . 1826mni 71.9·~
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _.... . 1408mm 55.4"
Wheelbase _ ; . . . . . . _ . '... .. " . . .. . 2974mm 117.1"
CAPACI'T IES
Metric U.s.
Items · Measu re- Measure
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.Fuel Tank (Approx.) .

Gasoline' ... '. _ . . . . . . • . • . . . . . S6.9't 17.7 gal.
Optional - Gas ...•.•.•.... , S3.3L 22.0 gal.
Diesel .. , ..... .. . ...... ".-.. '.. 83l 22.0oal.
Crankcase (Appro x. refillJ., After refill.
check oillevel.as outlined in Section 5.
Oil Change Only (V6) ,~ ... : . , .. 3.BL 4 qts.
Oil & Filter Change IV6) .... ... . 3.al 4 <its.
Oil Change Only (VB) ..•....• _•• 3.aL 4q....
Off"!t' f"11ter 'Change'",VBl " . , , ~ .. 4,7L 5 qts.
Oil & Fjlter"Change IVa 'Diesel) .... S.6L 7 qts.
Cooling (Approx.)
3.8 (229) va .... .. ......... . 14.3L 15.0qts.
3.8 (231) V6 •.•.• • .•.•. •• •.• 11.7l 12;0 qts.
5.0 (305) va , .. ; ......; .. " , ; . , . .15.6L 16.3 qts.
5.7 (350) va Diestl .•.• , .. , .- .. . , • 17.3L 18.3 qts.

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Replacement 'part numbers listed in thi s sectton' are based on the latest
Information available lit the time of p'rinting, and are subject to _chariie. If
the part 'listed in this m anuai" is not the same '8S the pi,Jrt u$ed in your'Yehicle
wher. it was built, or if yo u have any quest'klnl, please contact yOilr autho-
rized dealer or p ....s supplier. Be ~~. the -Part. you use is equivalent to,t!,!e
one replaced. . -,,' , :

BATIERY

Engine
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3.8(231) V6
5.0(3051 V8
5.7 (3501 V8 0ie-sel
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TIRE INFORMATION

'Steel 110 N.m ( SO ft, Ibs .

.." _ ~!'lt'!Lb!ut- Torq ue - ~-· Aluminum 120 N·m ( 90 ft. Ibs.J
Completectir."jn'formatioh will be
foUnd in SectiOn 5. ' . '

-'-REPLA'C'EMENT .PARTS AND FILTERS

PF47
ACTv,," PF-25

PCV Filter

Spark Plug
 FUSES AND CIRcuiT BREAKER
The Wtn ng circuits i~ ' Y_~~ "Whicle ar~ ~otectecfrom circuit overload by _.
combioatioo of fuseS.clrcul~ breakers, and fmible thermal li nk wiring: This
greatly reduces the hau rd o f electrically caused fires in the vehicle. The fuse
jUlJction' blO!=k Is t~at~'~ o nder the left side of the instrument panel.

The headlight iNlring,isprote'c ted by_8 circuit breaker in the light switCh," An
electrical overload '!'IiII cause ttie lights to go on and off, or In some cases to
remain off. If this happens. have You r headlight wiring checked right away.
Besides a fuse, the windshield w iper motor r.. also .protected by "a circuit
breake~. It the.motor overheats. due to overloading caused by heavy:$n()W,
etc., the wiper will remain .stopped until the motor cools.
cause of the overloading corrected.
B, sure to have the

AJSO. a circuit breake'r, on the luse panel, protectS the power window, 'power
seat. and other clrclrits w hen vehicle is so equipped. Where currentload is
too heavy, the circuit -breaker Intermittently opens and closes, protecting the
ci rcuit until the caus~ ls found and eliminated. ' '. .

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 GENERAL DATA
Ve h~ ~tific·.tion Number (yIN)
This Is the legal identifier for your vehicle. H appears on a plate attac~
to the left top of the instrument panel. This plate can beseen easily through
the windshiel d from outside your vehicle (see Illustration). The VIN also
appears on the Certificates of Title and Registration .

.ENGINE CODE TY PI.CAL VIN

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Engine ldentiftcetlori
You can identify your 1983 GM engine from the Vehicle ldentlfication Number.
The eig,th Character of the VIN is the Engine Code. See the Engine Code
identification chart below. Some infOfmation in this manual may refer to the
Engine Code. For ex!!mple, a 5.0 Liter V.& engine may be referred to as a
5.0, Uter o(Engine Code H) engine. <

1983 ENG INE CODE IDENTI FICATION

EN GINE DESCRIPTION Produced·

Engine Code
Displacement
Liter (CIO) Type '".
Synem
in aGM Plant
pPerated by:
K 3.8 (ml v.. 2 Btl!. ChONfol't Motor DivIsion
A 3.812311 V~ 2 Bbl. BuiC:k Motor Division
H · 5.0 1305) V~ 4 Bbl. CheY.-olet Motor Diltision'
N 5.7 (350) V~ DjlllSel Oldsmobile Motor Djltision

* or General M otors 01 Canada

7-5
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION:
Refer to "Service ..d Maintenance," Section 5 for Further _-
Details.
Fuel c.p . located behind a ' hing~ door on thei8tt tear quarter panel. .
To 'rEimove the fuel " cap,seefuet cap removal ' procedure in "Service and
Maintenance," Section 5 ofthis manual.
Fuel Requirements- (Gasoline Engines) Use unleadlld gasoline only. See
"Fuel Requirements" (~asoline Engines) in "Starting and Operating," Section
2 of this manual. ' .
Fuel Requirements -.: (Diesel Engines) Use only Number 2~D or N~mt.er
1·0 dJesei fuel. " you expect tEinl>eratures above _7°C (20"F), use Number
2-D. If you expect tel'l'lpElfatures I;!e.!ow -7"C (20" F), use a "winterized" .ble:nd
of Number 2-d, or ~.e Number 1~. (See "Diesef Fuel Requirements and Fuel
System" in "Starting and Operating," Section 2 of this manual.)
Hood ~Iease - Lociiied beneall:i- the instrument pallel _tcLth~J.efL..oL.lbe ___ _
steering,ooIumn. To open, pull the handle-torel9i,mntie hood lock. Then, push
down slightly on the hood while Iffting the undert100d lever, and raise the hood.
(See illustration.) " .'.

Engine Oil - Add oil asneeded to maintain · the proper level w.ithin Ule
operating .· ·range shown on the dipstick. .See "Engine Oil and Fitter
Recommendations" in Section 5 of this manual. .
Tire Inflation Preasur" • Check at least monthly (ineluding ·the spare). Keep
them inflated to·the presSures ·shown on the Tire Placard on the left front do9r •.
Engine Cooling SysJBm:.~ Cheek ·the fluid levet .in the "see through" coolant
recovery tank at regu lar .intervals, such as during a fuel stop. (See "Engine·
Cooling System" in '.'Service and ~ainl~nance," Section 5 of this manual.) ·
WindShield Washer - Check reservoir fluid levei.regularly. Use a washer-flUid,
such as GM Optikleen.
Battery - Your neW, vehicle has a Delco FREEDOM II battery (two FREEOClM II
batteries with an optiOnal di~1 9ngine ). You will never ~ave to add ·:Water.
The hydrometer (test indicator) in the cover provides information for testing
purposes only.

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S. I2 . "
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...~ eor-IIr._____ ...... ______ .. _. 2.-11 ..
, . 0cnIIiIiar.- CollI _ ~ .--- .. __ ••• ____ . 2·13
Fouf s-on . __________ • 2-30
...;..~ _.:""<" ~ PrvcoIIUe ._n ___ ..... ____ ... . ,
............ _'-__________ ._____ • S-I4 ~. M .... _.. !Sea .,. ~1
Nt ~ •• lhs __ ............_..... _. ___ . ~ · I~ Con1ounw I'IIIIIUono; ... .. _._ .• __ .............. , &-1 "
,. ~ _ .. ,.....: ..___ _:: ,.:.,.,.' \..•..~ •. -~ .... 2·M eorw.w ~ ............. _____ ..___ ... 2-17
"'1\IInIIItCr {G£NJ 1..lgI:1t ....... ,.. .....__ •••••••• 2-2& '. eonw.,·Mlnor: .... :............:... _..........L ... :.: 1-3
~run CfO. __ •.•..• : .......... "",_ ...... , •... ~ COolIng &t:Nm "
.w or -'M·rn RacIio5 ... ....•.•... _~ ••.• _.•.• 2·32 _ ' (Coolanl). .__ ........ .... 5,0
~ __________ . ... ISM -c:oo.n-'I av.o~ .. _............ _...... ____ ........ 3-3
~ - . :__ ~ ... .. _"~ ____:........ ~ "'1 ~ Tft . .. _________ ..... 6-10 ~

_ . Ownor ____ .... _.... _____._ ,"I s.w:._. __ ....~--~~--_-.--- ..... 5-10
.-..-.., Doer 1.odI$............ ___ •.•. I-l! ~_ .. _.....__ .. _____ .•• __ ... ~12: .

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~ Ccr'rrnIM c..r.ot .. _____ ..... _ 5-2
c:orw.n..-
C1i*;R~_.__ •. ___ .. ; ...... _ .... _. 2-.11 Corro-lon . ~ ... . _.. -'-___ .......... ....
~ ..•.•.•.•.•..~ .................. _......... 5-.!! ,CaunII;" ~1Ihg .. FIX'1I9> •.___ ....... NI .
.~ ....... _~ " .........•.•.•.•. __ ... 2'17, CI:Iu""" UgIM............, ....... ___ ...,........ 2-35
C/pI(d~ Ti» .....•.. ~ ............... _ ~ _ ..... 2· 17 0;.,_ CorIuOl :.. ,................;._................ 2·1,
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8tarJ11wd ..•. ___ .• _ ......... _,_____ ......... ,'
5·12
CWIonw St..iee ............... __ .. _......_,..... &·1
0ImIrge. S/IeIIt _ . ____ •• •.•: ... ____ 4-4
_.~

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lJtriIed.Sfp.. __. _•. _ .. _•. _•• ~_ .......... S-12 DaIr_. ~" ____ "'"""H 2·)0. 2-3.
a...:... . ~ oI .• _ .•.•., ___ .:...-.~~ ... i.e' DfIf¥ _____________ .. .... 2·,.
""'**.... _______.:-__. !_. 5-1.
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!kill _.:..... _ ~ ~. 0rJde : __ ~ ______ . 2015

Oih'riII f'-:
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~ ,&inng ......, ....... ___ ....... 3-1
~Si(I.. ________ •. __ __ ....... __ . $012
~

F...oom ..... ______ .......... ,.............. __ . 5-14 ~ .... __ .__ , .. _____ .. _* ......
5-12
G-. c.uuon ...... _.."...................•. ___ .... 3-1 ~ . ___ ................ _ ..•••• __ ....... ... 7·1

GI9II LiCtot ....•..• ·· ...................,._.......,.• :1-2&
TM! "'dICaIor.__ . .............. _•.•... _........ . 5·14
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....... 8ML. _~_ ..... _........ \See ''!IM! BeIIa" 1
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Z·2II, 2·310
.. ~ 01 .. _.... ,............... *_:•.._..•• _..... 5-3
" - ' s-tIgI .. _______ ............. ____ . 5-13

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.....----. 2010
, _ •. _•. __ ... 2-21
Coor 1.odI$ .. ~~_~~ . ___ ~ ______ ....... HI.
T,_ T~------ .. -.. ---.- .. ----. 2>2
WM'lIng l.IgIt .. _................ _.. .. ______ . 2·26
IIrtlMr3, Ora.il ......................... ___ ...... 74
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Dgwn
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S1eop 0 . _ .............. _.......

... 1·1

2·1'
. BIeIJo.ln P.md. ~ Veniol,e .~ .... __ ...... :1-2 on 91W-Y Sur1eoes 2·16

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~ Tlps,·i<ueI ..... _. __ ~_........ 2·a"
~~ed 6j;IiQno .___ (s.. ·'Poor.--I
a.- l ," ' - -_.. ___ .. _... _ 1-3, 1-4 .,.... ·EIIitwioII ~
lIurfIIII .Iac* ~. _____ ._ _ ._. 3-41 ~ __ .• _______________ &-1.
eu-. _____. ___ .,_'(SM ''8cUrocw1
_._~~ . . . . ______ ~_ ............. ..;...:•.•.•. _" ___ 1·4
~ Us9--.---.---_.. ___ ...___ .. __ 0-2 • Q'Q,oI: _. ___ •• ""_ ... ________ 7-3
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, ~ T....... :., ::... __ .:._.:. &-10
FUeI. .......... __ .•.:___ ...•.•....... ,;._:......;~ __ • .1'
." ' -••• ~ __________ .~--- __ .......... " 7-3.
QBI (~lIt:rllighl ..- -... -.- ....... 2-25
k"1' ~ .....;:... __ .... ______ __ '...... 3-1
~ ~ .....•.. ,.. : .... " ........ ."__ ..... 5-HI Sp.ri< f'IuGoI .~ ...... ~................. ~,;. ............. 7·2 .
~ ..~ ..-.--.,., .................... _--..... ~12 , v:~ .......- ................................. 2·26
~ FUd ._ ...• _'......... ______ ...... 7·1
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Carbon MonoocttII c.uIian. ________ . 2-1 Sr.,. ~ LiQht ____ __ .......".~ •. 2·215
c:w. & ~ ~ ••• _•• __ .. __ .·1 ' . . . . v.ticIe """'" SlJ!* ____ ••••.• "
ItuMd ________ 3-1
c:wg.;. ~ --,~-------------~ $-.~
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JII:Mng...-___ .•.• _....,,: __ •_________ 3-1
~ . um.I ~; ______ ..• ~..:- __ __ 0-2
~
Tr;owire v.NcIit_._._ ... _.... ~ .. _.... _. ____ "
0r0Iine. -nr. _______ .. ....... HH _____ •• 5-18 IEI<IiIIion c.Jtion. __ .. _________ ..... 2-1
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ChlltlOJ19 w_ a THO; 3·5

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CHECK Il!NGlNE I.i;tl ..... .... ....... _.• 2025. 5-2 CMeIyIc ~... ............ 6-2
ChoIddI.t, Or/Iooer .................... _•.____ .•.•.• ,., ~ IENGltE Light 2-25. !-3
01itI S - & Flen"UlII ........ ___ ........ __ 1·5 ~ G-.. 0WIi0n ...,........ _.. .... 2· 1
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uw- ___ .. __ ......________. 2-215
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a...ing ... _. __ .. _.. _.. _________ . +1
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8e11s.h ____ (See t.IeIi ...... '" ~

......... , __ .• _________________ 2' 2

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 eoo. .................... ___ ... ............. ,"' 1-6 0Im-r08r s..iIch,..... ,~ ........... ........... ...:•. ;1-11
CooIioIJ· .~ .... ,.,.,.,...................,...,......,... , H . InIlNrntI'11 Pant! ~ ..... "" ............. 2·21
E>t1'lawit .G_ OIU)ior1 .;._""~ .. ~ •...•., .•.•.• ,. 2·1 lJGtrtS ON , AIInIinoSIr ~.; .•.~, .....,,'.!" .... ~ 2·28
Fails II> SIIlrt ____ .. .... 2-13 . - AMl/IIi""' .. .. __ .. ____. ... .. •.•. _. 1, 5-
FloodIId.8IarIing_ ..... 2-13 ~ / "ir Con<f_ _... ............ 2-l"9. HoD
Fuel ReoomoI~oda1ioo ~ .• :__ .•.•. (s... "FuaI") Hlgl>-Beam HoJadligI"4s -... •.... _ 2-28
~ .............,...... __ ..... . ,... ,... ,... 1 ~.. . _ . Trai .....: ......... .. .......... .. ,.... 2-3
~ SWtIng .... ,..... ''''' ..... ~" .. '"'"' .......... .
Oil .. ~ .......... ,. .. ($Ie ' 011" ~''') :.
"1. 1-IoocI~ . ....... * .. * .. ,..
'Hood Aele_ , ..........:
.. ....... . ,
...... ,
av.~ ,.,., ... ,........... _.................... » Hom ......................... __ . .......... , _-' ''0''' 2,20
Spec:IfIctIionJ ,.. __ ....... ............... _. __ ......... 1-1 ldilnCifocation t.l>rrobIrs .... .................. _ 7-5
Starmu. Cold WeaIher :. __ .•. ..,.,., ... 2'13 _
SWIhII (GatOlne): ,.,.,•.•.•..• _............ ,. 2,)2 .
.-IIey .. .. ....................... _ - 1-2
T.......... Ga!ll .... ... , ... , 2·21 Looo:Ii. .. ,..... "".... •...... .. , ..... _ 2·8
T~ UgI1t ........ y . ....... ............. 2.23 If> C- aI e_gtney ....~. .. ..........
3·1
~ ...... ,... ,.,., ... _ .. _ .................. &-12 WIicr!w L.ItjIIs ... . , (See: '1.qa':)
Engine OiL .................... (See "Oil. Engine"}- WiIflI See\s a ReomlIinI ....... _ 1-8
Elhy1eoe (lIyoo1 AnUfrMle........ -._ ... -5-8 _ _ PfflMlJr8. nw........................_ 5-15
E.hlU_ Q.N CauIion ... ~ ___ .................-. 2-_
' IroIN. M ............ .... ___ ......................._ 2·2\1
Ell,*," ~"" ' ~ .......... .,. .... '"'''. ·2· , ~ RMM...- Mimlf .~ ....... "" .......... 1-.3 *_
E><I9Ib- ,.....h c..-oj ........ :. ___ .: ~ .............. 4-3 ~ PMiII & OotoIroIs. ....... 2-22.
Fatric car. ........,.,.,.,., ..... _......... ... '-2 i'IIeoior ~ _ • .................... __ ... +1
Fan, HaGler &; Air Cond .. ~. ____ . ;l.29. 2-311 inIeolor , 1nsIr~ 1.Ijjhts.... (See ~.:;..
.. )~_ _
FASTEH SEAT sa:rn Lq!I: •.• __ ., HI _- Jao;l~I.-~ ___
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F~ flliPlawoent ... .:...,_ .. _.. . ... 5- \ - -...... St.ning -- --------........ __ . ~I

Fii11r5 KIjo$.. ................................ _. ,_2
,,;, C~ .......,.... ,,, .. _.; .......! ••.•.••.•.•.• 5-12. ~
ChIr>giIl , T...... SignaII ,;,,, .... ,....... 2·10
FiniSh ",,",... ..... ,......... A ..... - . . . . . .. .. . ...... ~ _ .......... (See "SioII, 8oi/tI")
Fnih-oinog. .... ,.,.,.,., ....... _... .. ,.. .-, .........+5 ~
FIt.nYnaIlI8 CIIariers ., .....::n........ _ ,.. 0"1- Mood _____ .. ___________ _____ ..... __.................. _ . ,
..... ........... ..... _ 1..
H_d W\!miJl9 .... .- ...... ~M"" ... ''"' .. , ,...... ,)., ~ T'm ~ ........•.. ,... ........ 4-3
Tl¥~ S9'S' .......... ,... ,... -~ ... ~.' '' ........... , 2 ·1(1 1..ighMi[.~ .. " .....:........... :2-2Q
FIccxi.I EngN, St<irtng .:!'-":.M .... . 2-13, .. .~.
Floor 00n\r0Is ... ,., ..... ,....... _..... . ....... 240 EifW(E ................. _ .•. _ .. ...................... 2·26 _
FiJId CepecIlie5 ._ ....... ............... ______ ...... , 1-1 BrIgM$ On ___ -' ______ ..... .... _, 2-2!!
FM.fI_ .....,.., ........ ._
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FakIInQ ~ .- ..... , ....... ,. I .. . CflECK , ~E .....~ ..,•.. _ ... ....... 2;Z$. ~3

Fr;.tigro OounIries, ~aJIOII .................. 2... '. 00urtISy............... * .. * .. * ...... ""..... .. 2-35,
Four; SIIacin AI. Condilic:orw!! ............. ,.... 2030- DmrnIt SMlch. ,....-ogtot ............... __ 2-.11
Four·WI\" Heurd Fills"" __ •... _ ____ ... 3· \ ~ Sy!\Iem ¢.EN) __ ........ _......... _ 2,25
Frwdam _err . . ,............,_y.;. ... 5-,. ENGf.IE (Ol alar a - ) ................... -2-23
F ....... f9 V~ wto.ro S1udt._.;.'.. , _____ -. ... 3~ EriQO'Ie T"""""",-" (HJT) .. __ __ __ ...._ 2·23
,~ FM;TEN SEAT BEUS ............. ............. ,.,
011:>.____ ... " 5~ .. ~ (e _ Sy$:Itn»........ "... 2·2&
~ TIps ........ '... " ......... .............. _N - . ; W.n"9 FlMIier.. .. ...... ..... 3--.1
aag.... ...................... ............. 2{12 HeadlIght CiowK brIIIoar ................ _ ~_. 7-3
GMoIine.... .. ........ ___ 205- _Ighl SMtch :.. __ ............... 2-11 . 2-V
Octane Ratlng ............... 2-5 , ItucIlghl! On _ ... .................. 2--2lI
ov.- Operatian .....• _ .. _~". .. ... : 2... Hig!>-BNIiI tncIcII\oJ ._. 2-26
Tan~ c.p&:Ity ......... _... 'V.. .. .. 1.. l . ~ P6I'III, . ~ 2-24
"- InIiirior ............ '" ~ ...... '" .• _ ................... 2-35

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CMrI __ ~__.. ___________ .........._..... __ -. __ -._ ... 1-3 _ 01. IP<9MU,e) _____________ ........ ;l.23
Cirwil ar-.. ..........,......................... 1-$. ParIOng ............... .. _.• _.... .. ...... 2·,21
SioIIge~ Aemiil<f,et •...•. , .................. ___ \ -11
Engine TemperldUre ... ........... .- 'l....zr SwIt:Ii _1Ig~ .... __ ...... .. ..... ~ 2-21
F..... _"._ ....... ,., ..................................... ;l.22· TDIE' CT!IfI1*'aI\.I'eI .................... "__ .. 2.23
011 J>r.an .. :................. __ .. __ " ... ...... 2_27 liriIIId·~ 0iIII01lnli.L. .... ................... $> 12
T~ (Engine SilotIdI _.. ....... 2·26
V-... .................. __ _;.. __................ 2-2$
Gt'iIOloe __ . ..................... ___ .•. _(SIu "F\>at')
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IloOf ..................... __ ................... _.. __ 1·2
~.................... __ ... ................ __ ~ 2--9
GEN (Gener1lQr). LJgI)t .......... ~~ .....,,'.. , .. 2·2!i . ~ ..... , ..... , .•.... _.;1;2

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Hazard Warnng Flasher -. .. __-._.0 ............. , .3-, _
I.OVI s.et CfII1C, I _ ... , ................. _ "' ,
CIpIciIy... _.. _ ....... .... __ $>.15 ,
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_ _ _ _ ScIwUro_... ........ _.. _-' ___ ...... _501
H!iild ~ MiIIII CINntors ...................... ~ 4-1
CirWI B!..... .................... ..... 7-3 MNI ~.!Iixti .._... _ __ ................. _. ......

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MCCiIt Radiot .___ ., ____ ...... ___ .,~ __ .~ 2·" "'"*"'" l.IgHi ..........._____ (See ''UItiIir)
Iotonollitll c..tan. .~_~ 4_~"""" __ l·I ~ • • F_ __ ... _~~ ___ ~~ .. 5-1'.
New v.a. er_ PWoO:l ...... _. ____ 24' ~ . . . . . ..,. ~~ .•. _. 5-1
0cI.- RIIIin!o. ~ _______ .... __ ...;•. 2-2 ~ __ ......... __ (SM '"$eII fIeb")
~ ._ •. _____ .. _..... ,........ _ __ • 2-22 _ • .. ___ _______ .____ .. 1·5
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Oil, Er'9nt RocImg Vtl*1!I ""'" _ ....... ____ ._ 3·8

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CIIa;ge ntoImII ....
OipiIiick,.... ,,"............... __ ..... 5..3
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FiIIer ..... ,.......... _ ......... ,.,.,., ....,_ ....... $-5, '7·2 ~
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Pt--. IJgN .. _._...... _ .. ___ .. ____... 2·23 ....... " ' - " - ___________ ... ___ . 1-4
Aotu'"'...
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WIndows ... ____ ,_____.. .. _____ " ... < H' ~.~ __.......................___........ _. '·7
Qplfri'G S. . . . New Ve!1ickl _.... _.. _.. U: L,pISI'Ic:U:IeI ....... :. .. ........ __ .:.._.:.... ........ 1· 5
OperIll~TipI
F.... EoanoonJ.--..... .. .............. ~ ..... 2'5
Lightlauu.. ~"'*
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W<iIno)n ... .. ,., ............ __ ............
T,.;1tII Too<*og. ___ _.. __·_ ........................ _ 2·2 SeI1 .~ er.. ..... ______ ........_.. 2·21
,....,..,....,, ____ ._____________ 2' 115 s.noo. a Ma/rUnOnOII...____ ................... 5-1
~ SVoIem-----................---... '2-28 SeMoe SIaWn ~ ____ .. _~._ ~_ '11·1
~.-on .. """'9> ~. ______ . N III-. ..... o..r........----____.. ....
0uUiicIII ~, .......
________ • 1..3 _~ S/IodI ~ ,.. ._H ... _______ . 2-M
~ ~ .... _4 .. __ .... " .. _____ • 3-3 III'IDI** ......... ______ . !See "Seat _ 1 ·
~ _._ ______ .... :.: ....... ~ ...... 0- 1 S~ tJct>Ia ....... -.................. _..... , 1-4
0 . . - 0p0nIiDn ...... ........ ............ _ .... . '2-15 Signal •• T .... . __ ;: .. ....... ........ ____ _ .:_" ..' 2-' 0
o..n.. ..........-.0....... _.. __ _.. _........ ~ .. ...... e·l 81ppowy ~. DIM~ On :- ........... 2-111 -
Flint care ........ ~ ___ ................'-___ .. _.... 4-4 s....... ~ ..................... ___ ... ....... ". 5-' 8 '
......~ ....... ,....... "" .... ; _____ ........ Hi ' SW1aI:~. T..... eIC-) '
PIo1dng .... ____ .... ~' _4_ .. ... __ ______ ..:.
~ 2.-'0 . ~ ihb ""- ~ ................. H t-u
Pning 1IrW _.. ________ .. ___ ... _. ___ 2·21 ~ __ .. __ ...... __ _______
On ~ ~ ~M

P-'*'lllJilill- -..........- _______ 7-4 s... ...____ .. __________ ..._. HI

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~ (:onwQI._. ($M -Etris*ln Co""oq 91owIqt .___ .... H' •• ,._. ______ • ____ .~H·

SpWk PIL4j& ... _ .. _ ...... :•. " .................. __ .... ' 7-2
...........as ,.... ......... "",':....,.......... ~._ ... 2-3& Soilro 9)stImI {RedIo&) ........... ~ ....... .. 2·3'
ar....... . ....................,........
2·20
Ooor LOdca ... _ ........................:.. ______ . ' ·2 '
Su.1II......._______ __ _.... _" y . . _~ _ _ ... ~ " . . ,-4
SIeeoklg .. __ .. ___ ",,_ .......... _:. ___ ._ 2,'7
w_ ...................._____ . _____. 1 ~
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s.:-l. He. v_ . ................ ____ " n n ...... ' 7-1

Speed. Qu/M Ccmol ..... ______ ..... .......

~,,,, • ~ . _____ "_~ .. _. 2·22

1!r8*.... .. ___ ... ~_ .. 2-2

Spot CIIrIO'og ._._.. ~~_ .. __ .. ,.. _~~ .•. ____ 4-2

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