User manual CHEVROLET LUMINA - 1993

C H E V R 0 L E T L U M I NA I , 1 L.. 1 9 9 3 0 W N E R'S M A N U A L 0 Chevrolet Lumina Introduction I993 Owner's Nanual Table of Contents I Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Part Part 2 ........................ Seats & SafetyBelts ............................ Features & Controls............................. How toUsethisManual 11 45 3 4 ... Your Driving andthe Road ................117 Comfort Controls& Audio Systems. 97 Problems on the Road....................... Service & Appearance Care ' 5 6 163 7 8 9 .............. 191 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 259 mm.. Customer Assistance Information 281 Includes "Reporting Safety Defects" page 286 on Service Station Information Printed in USA 10193599 6 .... Last Page Second Printing ... need it W`-T manual includesthe latest information at the time it wasprinted. W that time without further notice ~~~~~~~~~ you're on the road. If you sell t 1 I 1- . I &4kql? Note to Canadian Owners For vehiclesfirst sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens:Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francaischez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. Published by Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation The word Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblemand the name Lumina are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. The word Delco is a registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 0 Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division. All rights reserved. mm. 2 The Heritage of Chevrolet 7he dynamic william C "BilEy''Durant sh&d gears from making carriages to W n g cars, fbrmins halfthe team that gave birth to Chevrolet. Louis (3evmlet,the other halfofthe team, a t the wheel ofhis experirnentul "Classic S x " i, which enteredproducton in 1912. That year 2999 vehicles were produced. 1 were converted toChevrolet production In January 1942, factories in military an all-out ejtort to achieve victory in Europe and thePac$c. . . but millions of Americans already owed a "Chevy." Lp :co tradition-whether bred for __ racetrack likethe legendary Corvette and Camaro, created for thepleas e c he + e n road. 1 c - its heritageof affordable performance wi quality and value crafted intc each vehicle. It's not su-ris --Areinforced automob-, .tn, '-he Heartbeat of neric ..s're proud to continue t tage in your Chew let I _ In 1932 Chevrolet introduced the Synchrv-Mesh tmmiksion and @!red a host of accessoriesincluding such niceties a clock! as i I I I The 1957 Chevy started a mmnce with the American p u b l i c 4 was powered by an available @el-injected V8. 60's automotive excitement included Chevrolet lundmurks like @ , the Corvette Sting I the sporty Camuro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. .. - Your new C h m l e t continues a tradition of quality and value. How to Use this Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells what to do if you you have a problem while driving, such a as flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6 Service & Appearance Care : , -7 Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule Using Your 1993 Chevrolet This part tells you when perform to vehicle maintenance and what fluids Owner's Manual Part 1: Seats and Safety Belts Many people read their owner's manual This part tells how to use your seats and lubricantsto use. you from beginning to end when they first and safety belts properly. Part 8: Customer Assistance receive their new vehicle. This will helpPart 2: Features & Controls Information you learn aboutthe features and This part tells how to contact you This part explains how start and to controls for your vehicle. this In Chevrolet for assistance and how get to operate your Chevrolet. manual, you'll findthat pictures and service publications. It also gives you Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio words work together explain things to Reporting Safety Defects. information on Systems quickly. Part 9: Index There are nine parts with color-tabbed This part tells you how to adjust the Here's an alphabetical listingof almost pages in this manual. Each part begins ventilation and comfort controls and every subject in manual. You can this how to operate your audio system. with abrief list of contents, so you can use it to quickly find something you usually tellat a glanceif that part Part 4: Your Driving and the Road want to read. contains the information you want. Here you'll find helpful information and Service Station Information You can bendthe manual slightlyto tips about the road and howto drive This is a quick reference service of reveal the color tabsthat help you find a under different conditions. information. You can findit on the last part. page of this manual. ', ': ! . 6 Safety Warnings andSymbols You will finda number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these You will also finda red circlewith a slash through it in this book. This safety blue notices: symbol means: NATICF I These meanthere is something that could hurt you or other people. 1 Don't Don't do this Don't let this happen I In theyellow caution area, we^ tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you or others could behurt. In theblue notice area, we tell you about something.that can damage your vehicle. Many times, damage would this not be covered by yourwarranty, and it could .be costly. But notice willtell the you what to do to help avoidthe damage. When you readother manuals, you might seeCAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words.In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Chevrolet has used for years. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use same colors, and the the words CAUTION or NOTICE. How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on anoriginal battery: Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Headlight High Beam Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery These symbolsare important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: Fasten Safety Belts Door Lock/Unlock These symbols have to do with your lights: l a Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers Parking Lights pf These symbolsare on some of your controls: Windshield Wipers '*Yi These symbolsare used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Trunk Release Windshield Washer Q I Battery Charging System Lighter Windshield Defroster Engine Oil Pressure Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Brake Anti-Lock Brakes Horn 3f Speaker Hood Release Power Window I Part I Seats & Safety Belts H e r e YOU'II find information about the seats in your Chevrolet how and to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls ......................................................................................... Safety Belts............................................................................................................. How to Wear Saf6ty Belts Properly ...................................................................... Driver Position ................... ................................................................................... Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ....................................................................... Right Front Passenger Position ............................................................................. Center Passenger Position ..................................................................................... Rear Seat Passengers ............................................................................................. Children .................................................................................................................. Smaller Children and Babies ................................................................................. Child Restraints .................................................................................................... Larger Children ...................................................................................................... Safety Belt Extender ............................................................................................. Replacing Safety Belts After Crash ............1....................................................... a 12 15 20 21 24 25 25 26 29 29 30 38 40 41 . Seats and SeatControls Manual Front Seat A You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or male you push a pedal when you don't want to. Adjust the driver's seat )only when the vehicle is not moving. Move the control handle under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slidethe seat to where you want it. Then release r the handle andty to move the seat with your body, make sure the, seat is to locked into place. This section tells you about seatsthe how to adjust them-and also about reclining seatbacltsand head restraints. Power Seat (opzronr) To Adjust the Six-Way Power Seat: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the swit-chdown to lower the front of the seat. Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or back holding the control by to the front or back. Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down. Rear Control (C) Raise the rear of the : seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch downto lower the rear of the seat. Manual Four-Way Seat Adjuster To tilt thewhole seat forward or backward, squeeze the lever. Position the seat whereyou would like it, then release the lever. Reclining Front Seatbacks (OPTION) Lift the lever to release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or backward, as desired. Releasethe lever to lock the seatback in place. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Seats & Safety Belts A 2 ., .,. ' 7 1 A Reclining Front Seatbacks(CONT.) Head Restraints Slide the head restraintup or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reducesthe chance of a neck injuryin a crash. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front you. In a crash you could go into receiving neck of it, or other injuries. do the The lap belt can't its job either. In a crash belt could goup over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notyour pelvic bones. This could at cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, havethe seatbaclc uprij :. Then sitwell back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. - Seatback Latches In 2-door Chevrolets,the frontseat folds forwardto let people getinto the back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock in place. There's one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you. That's if your vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill. To folda seatback forward,push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. Thelatch must be down for the seat to work properly. . I Safety BeS: Ilzeyke For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. also tells It you some things you should not do with safety belts. t I Safety Belts: Zlwy're For Everyone (Cont.) T i figure lightsup when you turn the hs key to Run or Start when your safety belt isn't buckled,and you'll hear a tone, too. It's the reminder to buckle up. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law saysto wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. After 25 years of safety beltsin vehicles, You never know if you'll bein a crash. If you do have a crash, you don't know the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter . . . a lot! i l if it wl be a bad one. A few crashes are very mild.In them, you won't get hurt even if you're not buckled up. And some crashes can be so serious, like being hit bya train, that even buckledup a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes in are between. In manyof them, people who buckle up can surviveand sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt orkilled. 1.1 16 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as goes. it 1. For example, if the bikeis going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. 2. When the bike hits the block, it going! stops. But the child keeps 3. Take the simplest Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. "car." Seats & Safety Belts I 5. Get it up to sped. Then stop the G 6 a r . y ' The rider doesn't stup. 6. The person keeps going until stopped by something-In a real vehicle, it could be the wind&". 0 0 8. or the safety bdtd Here Are Questions Many People Q: Why don't they just put in bags air Q: If I'm a good driver, andI never Ask About Safety Beltsdrive far from home, why should I so people won't have to wear safety and the Answers Q: Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accidentif I'm wearinga safety belt? A You could be-whether you're wearing a safety beltor not.But you can easily unbucklea safety belt, even if you're upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. wear safety belts? belts? A You may bean excellent driver,but if A: "Air bags," or Supplemental you're in an accident-evenone that Inflatable Restraint systems, in are isn't your fault-you and your some vehicles today will bein and more of them in the future.But they passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn't protect you from are supplemental systemsonly-so they work with safety belts,not things beyond yourcontrol, such as instead of them. Every "air bag" bad drivers. system ever offered for sale has Most accidents occur within 25 required the use of safety belts. Even miles (40 km) of home. And the if you're in a vehicle that has "air greatest number of serious injuries bags," you still haveto buckle up to and deathsoccur at speeds of less get the most protection. That's true than 40 mph (65 km/h). not only in frontal collisions, but Safety beltsare for everyone. especially in side and other collisions. I Seats & Safety Belts SafetyWarning Belt Light 1 1 I When the key is turned to Run or Start, a chime will come on for about eight This section is only for people of adult seconds to remind people to fasten their size. safetv belts. unlessthe driver's safetv belt [s bucied. The safety belt light bill CAUTION also come on and stay on until the driver's beltis buckled. There are special thingsto - know about safety beltsand , d d r e n . And there are different rules for babies and smaller If your safety belt light ever children. If a child will be riding in / comes on or stayson after A your Chevrolet, see Index under the the front doors are closed and the Children. Follow those rules for driver's belt is buckled, have vour vehicle fixed. II How to Wear Safety Belts ProperEy--Adults Vehicles First Sold in Canada Was your Chevrolet first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was,a sticker on the driver's doorwill say "conforms to ..." all applicable Canada motor vehicle etc.) If so, then therest of Part 1 does not applyto your vehicle. To learn how use your safety belts, to please read the Owner's ManualSafety Belt Supplement.It comes with every new Chevrolet first sold Canada. in II I Y 20 Driver Position This section describes driver's the restraint system. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt This safety beltis called "automatic" because you don't have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle. And you don't have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle.Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, see Index under Seat the Controls) so you can sit up straight. Seats & Safety Belts Automatic LapShoulder Belt (CONTI) Thelap belt shouldbe worn as low on the hips as possible. In a crash, this applies force the strong pelvic bones. to And you'd be less likelyto slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, thebelt would apply force your abdomen. at This could causeserious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder andacross the chest. These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden if stop or a crash. It's possiblethat automatic belt could keep youfrom'ullyopening a door. That c happen if the door was m slammed shut very hard. Just close the door a l the way, then slowly open it. If l that doesn't fx it, thenyour Chevrolet i needs service. We hope you will always keep your automatic belt buckled. However, you may needto unbuckle it in an emergency. And you would need to unbuckle it to let someoneget into the center front seat position,i your vehiclehas one. f .an To Unbuckle the Automatic Belt: Just push the buttonon the buckle. - 1 2 Seats & Safety Belts 1 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt c o r n ) ( Q: What's wrong with this? A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should beworn over the shoulder at all times. Q: What's wrong withthis? A: The belt is twisted across the body. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injuredif they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should be wornas low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best wayto protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more likelythat the fetus won't be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women,as for anyone,the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. CAUTION A You can be seriously injured L if you wear the shoulder belt . under your arm. In a crash, your body would move far forward, too which would increasethe chance of head and neck injury. Also,the belt would applytoo much forceto the ribs, whicharen't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like vour liver orsdeen. \ / - - You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.In a crash, you wouldn't havethe full widthof the belt to take impact forces.If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or your ask dealer to fix it. Seats & Safety Belts A Center Passenger Position (CONT.) Rear Seat Passengers To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as thelap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the so buckle faces upward or outward you would be ableto unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more oftenin crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers whoaren't safety belted can be thrown of the vehicle out in a crash. And they canstrike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts. To make the belt longer,tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. !6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Here's How to W a One Properly: er The positions next to thewindows have 1. Pick up thelatch plate and pull the lap-shoulder belts. belt across you. Don't let get it twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reachesthe buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. If the belt is not long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Extender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be ableto unbuckle it quicklyif you ever had to. Seats & Safety Belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (CONT.) 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle endof the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. GAU I I U N The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likelyto slide underthe lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shouIder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden if stop or a crash. You can be seriously hurt if 9 your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, whichcould increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. ..I ' 2!8 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, law the in every state and Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies A Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infantrestraint. The instructions for the restraint wl il say whether it is the right typeand A size for your child. very young child's hip bones so small that a are regular belt might stay low on not the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over child's the abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right thechild's on abdomen, which could cause serious orfatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properlyrestrained in a child or infantrestraint. Seats & Safety Belts r Smaller Children and Babies (CONT.) 1 CAUTiON 4 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself orin a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, butthe child also has to be secured withinthe restraint to help reducethe chance of personal injury. The instructionsthat come withthe infant or child restraint will showyou how to dothat. Secure thebaby i an infant n a i Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your childrestraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you're the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on thebaby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. 'U Top Strap 4 An unsecured child restraint ' , canmwearoundina c .simor sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. I3e sure to properly secure any child restraint irll your vehicl-ven when no child is in i t If your child restraint has a top strap, it should beanchored. If you need to have You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. an anchor installed, you can ask your See the earlier sectionabout the top Chevrolet dealer to put it in for you.If strap if the child restraint has one. you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how do it. to Vehicles first soldin Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware inthe glove box, along withinstructions for installing it. This shouldbe used only with a child restraint. and onlv to secure a child restraint at a rear seat;ng position. Additional anchor brackets for child restraints at the seating rear positions are available at Chevrolet dealerships in Canada. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position 31 Seats & Safety Belts 1 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (CONT.) 1. Put the restraint on theseat. Follow 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the 5. To tighten the belt, pullup on the the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as theinstructions say. 3 Pull out thevehicle's safety belt and . run the lap part through or around the restraint. The childrestraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. Seeif the shoulder belt would go in front of the child's face or neck.If so, put it behind the child restraint. release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly you ever if need to. shoulder belt while push down you on thechild restraint. I 6. Push andpull the child restraint in d 1. Make the belt as long as possible by Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position When you secure a child restraint ina center seating position, you'll be using the lap belt. See the earlier sectionabout the top strap if the child restraint hasone. different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety beltand let it go back allthe way, The safety belt will move freelyagain and be readyto work foran adult or larger child passenger. tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the Follow seat. the instructions for the child restraint. 3 Secure the child inthe child restraint . as theinstructions say. Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint ina Center Seat Position (CONT.) 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through 7. Push and pullthe child restraint in I or aroundthe restraint. The child you restraint instructions will show how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upwardor outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. different directionsto be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn't secure, turn thelatch plate over and buckle it again. Then seeif it is secure. If it isn't, secure restraint the in a different place in vehicle and the contact the child restraint maker for their advice. To removethe child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work foran adult or larger child passenger. I SecurrngChildRestraintin Right Front Seat the I To use a child restraint here, you will need a specialinfanuchild seat attaching belt and thehardware that goes with it. See the earlier section about the topstrap if the child restraint has one. Your dealer can get these and install the hardware for you.It's free. The special belt is GM Part No. 12340286.Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog. I A Don'tuse the special , infanuchild seat attaching hardware inanother vehicle. If you do, itmay not work welland the child may not be protected properly in a crash.The special hardware is for your vehicle only. Also, don't use the special beltfor anything but securing a child restraint in the right front seat. If an adult or older child uses the it, belt won't provideprotection and may even increase injury in crash. a Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat (COW.) Once the special hardware is installed, please followthe instructions with it and these steps: 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pushing the buttonon the buckle. It will stay on thedoor, ready to be rebuckled for use adults or by older children. 2. Snap one hook of the infant/child seat attaching belt near the floor at the door sideof the seat. 3 Put the belt's special latch plateinto . the vehicle's safety belt buckle. 1 4. You can make the belt longerby 8. Put the hook on thefree endthrough 9. To makeit tight, pull the belt while tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt. 5. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructionsfor the child restraint. 6. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. the slot in the latch plate. you push down on thechild restraint. If the belt won't stay tight, switch it end for end. IO. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Seats & Safety Belts A A To Remove the InfantlChild Seat Restraint 1 Push the buttonon the safety belt Larger Children 2. Push thespring on the hook near the buckle and remove the special latch plate. Leave the latch plate on the special belt. door and remove the special belt. 3 Put thebelt away in a safe place . in your vehicle,so it won't fly around in a crash and injure someone. 4. Remember to reattach the automatic belt again, oncethe child restraint is removed. Be sure it isn't twisted. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wearthe vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child shouldsit next to a windowso the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need use the to safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled can up be thrown out in a crash. r Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people whoare. I - I Never do this. Here two childrenare wearing the same belt. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, thetwo children - be crushed together and I -,-iously injured. A belt must be used bv onlv one Derson at a time. Q: What if a child is w a i g a lapern shoulder belt, but the child so is s a l that the shoulder beltis very ml close tothe child's face or neck? A: Move the child towardthe center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint thatbelts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close the to child's faceor neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that only a lap has belt. Seats & Safety Belts Larger Children(CONT.) Never do this. b Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied righton the child's abdomen.That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, thelap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on thehips, just touching the child's to thighs. This applies belt forcethe child's pelvic bones a crash. in Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt w l fasten i l around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belthas plenty of extra length built in,so it will fasten around almost all people. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to an fasten, your dealer will order you extender. It'shee. When you go in to order it, take theheaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough foryou. The extenderwill be just for you, and for the seat in your just vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use and use it only for it, the seat itis made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. ~ ' a Checking Your Resfrainf Systems Replacing Safety Belts After Now and then, male sure all yourbelts, Crash buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systemsare working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keepa restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. If you've hada crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be worn if during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage alsomay mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor,replaced or anchorage locations repaired-even if the belt wasn't being used at thetime of the collision. Q: What's wrong with this? A The belt is torn. CAUTION [ Torn or frayed belts not may L protect you in a crash. They c i t ~ apart under impact forces.If rip a belt is torn or frayed,get a new Notes Notes I 44 Part 2 46 47 50 51 53 55 56 63 64 69 70 71 Features & Controls Keys ........................................................................................................................... Locks ......................................................................................................................... H e r e you can learn about the Glove Box ................................................................................................................. many standard and optional Ignition ...................................................................................................................... features on your Chevrolet. and ................................................................................................. information on starting. shifting and Starting Your Engine Engine Block Heater ................................................................................................. braking.Also explained are the ............................................................................................... instrument panel and the warning Shifting the Transaxle ... systems that tell you if everything is ParkingBrake ........................................................................................................... Shifting into Park ....................................................................................................... working properly+ nd what todo if Windows .................................................................................................................... you havea problem. Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever............................... :......................................... Cruise Control ........................................................................................................... Windshield Wipers ..................................................................................................... Windshield Washer ................................................................................................... Headlights ................................................................................................................. Interior Lights ........................................................................................................... Mirrors ...................................................................................................................... Storage Compartments ............................................................................................. Ashtrays and Lighter ................................................................................................. Instrument Panel ...................................................................................................... Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators..................................................................... . 75 76 77 79 80 82 82 85 87 Features & Controls Keys 1 I The ignition keys are for ignition the only. When a new Chevrolet is delivered, the dealer removesthe plugs fromthe keys, and gives them to thefirst owner. Each plug has a codeon it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep plugs the in a safe place. you lose your keys, If you'll be ableto have new ones made easily using these plugs. The doorkeys are for the doors and all other locks. ',,',, /.,I '' , ,,W,',, $ M 1, you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have damage your to vehicle to get in.So be sure you /,.., g' I ,~' i ,' , ' ', Door Locks L There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: Use your door key. From the Inside: To lock the door, move the lock control rearward on each door.Move it forward to unlock. Features & Controls Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors and on the turn ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, allof the doors will lock Power Door Locks when you move your shift lever out of You can lock or unlock all doors your P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a of vehicle fromthe driver or passenger manual transaxle, all the doors will of door lock switch. 8 lock whenthe vehicle goes about mph On 4-door models,the switch on each (13 lun/h) . Each time you close your rear door worlts only door's lock. It doors andturn on the ignition, the that won't lock (or unlock) all the doorsof doors will lock automatically only once. that's a safety feature. If someone needsto get out while the that If you are leavingthe vehicle, open your vehicle is running, have person use the manual or power lock. When the door and setthe locks from inside. Then door is closed again, it will not lock get out and close door. the automatically. Just use the manual or power lockto lock the door again. Theft Vehicle theft isbig business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put it can make on it impossible to steal. However,there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with keys inside, the it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-so don't do it. When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you remove your to key fromthe ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, andso will your ignition.If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.