Chevrolet 1999 Prizm Owner's Manual

yellowblue iThe 1999 Chevrolet Prizm Owner’s Manual1-1 Seats and Restraint SystemsThis section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts pr

yellowblue 1-2Seats and Seat ControlsThis part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them,and also about reclining front seatbacks, head rest

yellowblue 2-30Headlamp High/Low Beam ChangerFirst, you must have theheadlamps on. For highbeams, push the turn signallever away from you. Whenthe

yellowblue 2-31Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper bladesbefore using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,carefully loosen or thaw

yellowblue 2-32CAUTION:Cruise control can be dangerous where youcan’t drive safely at a steady speed. So,don’t use your cruise control on windingr

yellowblue 2-33Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set your cruise control at a desired speedand then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts offt

yellowblue 2-34Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well your cruise control will work on hills dependsupon your speed, load and the steepness of the

yellowblue 2-35CENTER: This middle position will turn on the following:Parking LampsSidemarker LampsTaillampsLicense Plate LampInstrument Panel Li

yellowblue 2-36Lamps On ReminderIf you turn the ignition to LOCK or ACC and leave the lamps on, you’ll hear a tone when you open thedriver’s door.

yellowblue 2-37Interior LampsInstrument Panel Brightness ControlThis knob controls thebrightness of yourinstrument panel lights.Turn the knob cloc

yellowblue 2-38Reading Lamp (If Equipped)If you have a sunroof, you have a reading lamp near thesunroof switch. Press the switch to turn the lamp

yellowblue 2-39Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)The remote power mirrorcontrol is to the left of yoursteering wheel. To adjusteither mirr

yellowblue 1-3Reclining Front SeatbacksTo adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side ofthe seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback

yellowblue 2-40Instrument Panel Storage CompartmentThere is also a storage compartment located on theinstrument panel below the instrument panel b

yellowblue 2-41Sun VisorsTo block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side.Visor Vanity MirrorsSwing down the

yellowblue 2-42The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

yellowblue 2-43The main components of your instrument panel are:A. Air OutletsB. Brightness ControlC. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverD. Instrument

yellowblue 2-44Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how

yellowblue 2-45Optional Cluster

yellowblue 2-46Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in both milesper hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Yourod

yellowblue 2-47Warning Lights, Gages and IndicatorsThis part describes the warning lights and gages that maybe on your vehicle. The pictures will

yellowblue 2-48This light will come on fora few seconds when youstart your engine. Then thelight should go out. Thismeans the system is ready.If t

yellowblue 2-49Brake System Warning LightYour vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part

yellowblue 1-4CAUTION: (Continued)up, your safety belts can’t do their job whenyou’re reclined like this.The shoulder belt can’t do its job becaus

yellowblue 2-50Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option)With the anti-lock brakesystem, this light will comeon when you start yourengine and i

yellowblue 2-51Engine Coolant Temperature GageStandard Cluster Optional ClusterThis gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If thegage pointer

yellowblue 2-52NOTICE:If you keep driving your vehicle with this lighton, after a while, your emission controls may notwork as well, your fuel eco

yellowblue 2-53If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “Ifthe Light Is On Steady” following.If the light continues to flash, when i

yellowblue 2-54If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,have your dealer or qualified service center check thevehicle. Your dealer

yellowblue 2-55NOTICE:Damage to your engine from neglected oilproblems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.Cruise Light (Option)The

yellowblue 2-56Fuel GageStandard Cluster Optional ClusterYour fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in yourtank. The fuel gage works only when th

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3-yellowblue 3-1Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio SystemsIn this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems

yellowblue 1-5Rear Head Restraint RemovalTo remove the rear head restraints:1. Press the release button located under the left side ofthe head res

yellowblue 3-2Comfort ControlsWith this system, you can control the heating andventilation in your vehicle. If you have the airconditioning option

yellowblue 3-3Air Intake LeverRECIRCULATE: Choose this position to recirculate the inside air through the comfort control system.CIRCULATE: Choose

yellowblue 3-4HeatingFor the quickest results, move the air intake lever toRECIRCULATE and the airflow knob to FLOOR. Turnthe temperature knob clo

yellowblue 3-5NOTICE:Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharpon the inside of the rear window. If you do, youcould cut or damage the warmin

yellowblue 3-6Ventilation TipsKeep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow orany other obstruction (such as leaves). The heaterand defroste

yellowblue 3-7AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped)Playing the RadioPWR-VOLUME: This knob turns the system on andoff and controls the volume. To increase vol

yellowblue 3-8Setting the ToneBASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn theknob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise todecrease

yellowblue 3-9Finding a StationAM·FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1and FM2. The display shows your selection.TUNE: Press the right o

yellowblue 3-10Adjusting the SpeakersBAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull theknob all the way out. Turn the knob clockwise for th

yellowblue 3-11NEXT (SEEK): Press the right arrow to go to the startof the next selection if more than eight seconds haveplayed. If you hold the b

yellowblue 1-6To fold either seatback down:1. Remove the head restraints. See “Rear HeadRestraint Removal” earlier in this section.2. Remove the r

yellowblue 3-12AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Playerand Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)Playing the RadioPWR-VOLUME: This knob turns the syste

yellowblue 3-13Setting the ToneBASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn theknob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise todecreas

yellowblue 3-14While the CD is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE,BAL, TREB, BASS and TONE controls just as you dofor the radio. The CD player automati

yellowblue 3-15Understanding Radio ReceptionAMThe range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,especially at night. The longer range, however

yellowblue 3-16Care of Your Cassette Tape PlayerA tape player that is not cleaned regularly can causereduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a

yellowblue 3-17After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT forfive seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. The radiowill display --- to show th

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4-yellowblue 4-1Section 4 Your Driving and the RoadHere you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather c

yellowblue 4-2Defensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.Please start with a very important safety devic

yellowblue 4-3Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to thehig

yellowblue 1-7To raise the seatback:1. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it intoplace. Make sure the safety belts are not twisted orca

yellowblue 4-4It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, ifthe same person drank three double martinis (3 ouncesor 90 ml of liquor each)

yellowblue 4-5The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcoholin one drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that

yellowblue 4-6Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering andth

yellowblue 4-7Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive inspurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace

yellowblue 4-8Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out infront of you.You slam on

yellowblue 4-9Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you needto get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If y

yellowblue 4-10Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents ment

yellowblue 4-11Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill andfind a

yellowblue 4-12Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.If t

yellowblue 4-13Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to passwhile you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing,following too closely reduc

yellowblue 1-8CAUTION:It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these area

yellowblue 4-14Loss of ControlLet’s review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringand accelera

yellowblue 4-15Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by a

yellowblue 4-16You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to readj

yellowblue 4-17Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wetroad, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well becauseyour tire-to-road trac

yellowblue 4-18CAUTION:Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t workas well in a quick stop and may cause pulling toone side. You could lose con

yellowblue 4-19City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the oth

yellowblue 4-20Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safestof al

yellowblue 4-21When you want to leave the freeway, move to the properlane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,under any circumstances,

yellowblue 4-22Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highwayhypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?Call it hi

yellowblue 4-23If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’replanning to visit there, here are some tips that can makeyour trips safer and

yellowblue 1-9Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat

yellowblue 4-24Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.You may want to put winter emergency

yellowblue 4-25Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meet theroad probably have good traction.However, if there is

yellowblue 4-26Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake sohard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide.Brake so your wheels alwa

yellowblue 4-27If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay with yourvehicle unless you know for

yellowblue 4-28CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gasto get inside. CO could overco

yellowblue 4-29Loading Your VehicleTwo labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information labelfound i

yellowblue 4-30CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGVWR, or either the maximum front or rearGAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicl

yellowblue 4-31Towing a TrailerCAUTION:If you don’t use the correct equipment and driveproperly, you can lose control when you pull atrailer. For

yellowblue 4-32If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:There are many different laws, including speed limitres

yellowblue 4-33Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the total or gro

yellowblue 1-10Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicl

yellowblue 4-34Will you have to make any holes in the body of yourvehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,then be sure to seal the hol

yellowblue 4-35Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to

yellowblue 4-36When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turnsthan normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike softshoulders, curbs, road si

yellowblue 4-37But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’show to do it:1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into PARK (P) yet

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5-yellowblue 5-1Section 5 Problems on the RoadHere you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.5-2 Hazard Warning Flashe

yellowblue 5-2Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your front and

yellowblue 5-3Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. But pleas

yellowblue 1-11or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You

yellowblue 5-42. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cablescan reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touchingeach other. If they are, it

yellowblue 5-5CAUTION:Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,and some have been blinded. U

yellowblue 5-66. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use aremote positive (+) ter

yellowblue 5-79. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t goto the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpaintedmetal part on the engine of th

yellowblue 5-8Towing Your VehicleCAUTION:To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others:Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that isbein

yellowblue 5-9If Steam Is Coming From Your EngineCAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine can burn youbadly, even if you just open the hood. Stay a

yellowblue 5-10If No Steam Is Coming From Your EngineIf you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear nosteam, the problem may not be too ser

yellowblue 5-11Cooling SystemWhen you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see:A. Electric Engine Cooling FansB. Radiator Pressure

yellowblue 5-12CAUTION:Heater and radiator hoses, and other engineparts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If youdo, you can be burned.Don’t run

yellowblue 5-13NOTICE:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack theengine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant an

yellowblue iiGENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name PRIZM are registered trademarks of General Motors Cor

yellowblue 1-12Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- and the AnswersQ:Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after anaccident if I’m

yellowblue 5-14CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn you badly. Theyare under pressure, and if you tur

yellowblue 5-15How to Add Coolant to the Radiator1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when thecooling system, including the radiator pressu

yellowblue 5-163. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, upto the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for more

yellowblue 5-176. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel theupper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fans.7. B

yellowblue 5-18If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If ai

yellowblue 5-19The following steps will tell you how to use the jack andchange a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsA. Spare TireB. Jack Handle

yellowblue 5-20The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.Lift the spare tire cover to gain access to the spare tireand tools. Remove the foam tray

yellowblue 5-21Attach the jack handle to the jack. Turn the jack handleclockwise to raise the lift head.Remove the wheel cover, if your vehicle is

yellowblue 5-22If your wheel has a center cover, insert the flat end ofthe wheel wrench into the slot to remove the center cap.Pry the cap off.Rem

yellowblue 5-232. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head until itfits firmly into the notches closest to the flat tire.CAUTION:Getting und

yellowblue 1-13How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyAdultsThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know ab

yellowblue 5-243. Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handleclockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off theground so there is enough room for t

yellowblue 5-25CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make the wheel nutsbecome loose after a time. The wh

yellowblue 5-267. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handlecounterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.8. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a cri

yellowblue 5-27CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the wheel to become looseand even come off. This could lea

yellowblue 5-28A. Spare or Flat TireB. Jack HandleC. Wheel WrenchD. JackReplace the jack, jack handle, wheel wrench and flat orspare tire.Compact

yellowblue 5-29Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel withother wheels or tires. They won’t

yellowblue 5-30Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It OutFirst, turn your steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around your front wheels.

yellowblue 5-31CAUTION:The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot offorce. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Neverpull on the hooks at a s

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6-yellowblue 6-1Section 6 Service and Appearance CareHere you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with servi

yellowblue 1-144. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t lon

yellowblue 6-2ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service ne

yellowblue 6-3CAUTION:You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about i

yellowblue 6-4If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and youhear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Butdon’t worry if you hear

yellowblue 6-5To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that will helpprevent deposits from

yellowblue 6-6Filling Your TankCAUTION:Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burnsviolently, and that can cause very bad injuries.Don’t smoke if

yellowblue 6-7The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side ofyour vehicle.While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.To remove the

yellowblue 6-8When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sureyou fully install the cap. T

yellowblue 6-9Checking Things Under the HoodCAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start up andinjure you even when the engine is not running.

yellowblue 6-10Then go to the front of the vehicle. Release thesecondary hood release by pulling up on the lever nearthe middle of the hood.Lift t

yellowblue 6-11When you open the hood on a 1.8 L (Code 8) engine, you’ll see:A. Windshield Washer Fluid ReservoirB. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

yellowblue 1-15Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterBefore you begin to drive, move the shoulder beltadjuster to the height that is right for you.To move

yellowblue 6-12Engine OilIf the engine oil pressurelight on the instrumentpanel comes on, it meansyou need to check yourengine oil level right awa

yellowblue 6-13When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the lower mark, then you’ll needto add at least one quart of oil. But you must use

yellowblue 6-14What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils recommended for yourvehicle can be identified bylooking for the “Starburst”symbol. This symbolin

yellowblue 6-15As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for yourvehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W-30 if it’s goingto be 0 F (-18 C) or above.

yellowblue 6-16If none of them is true, use the long trip/highwaymaintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 1

yellowblue 6-17To check or replace the filter:1. Release the two clips that hold the cover down.2. Lift the cover off.3. Pull out the air filter.4

yellowblue 6-18Automatic Transaxle FluidWhen to Check and ChangeA good time to check your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is

yellowblue 6-19Checking the Fluid LevelPark your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running.With the parking brake applied, place the shift

yellowblue 6-203. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lowerlevel. The fluid level must be between the twodimples in the hot range.4. If

yellowblue 6-21Manual Transaxle FluidWhen to CheckA good time to have it checked is when the engine oil ischanged. However, the fluid in your manu

yellowblue 1-16Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way.CAUTION:You can be ser

yellowblue 6-22How to Add FluidHere’s how to add fluid. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See“Recommended F

yellowblue 6-23Radiator Pressure CapNOTICE:Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed toprevent coolan

yellowblue 6-24CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or some otherliquid like alcohol, can boil bef

yellowblue 6-25Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on alevel surface. When yourengine is cold, the coolantlevel should be at LOW, ora little highe

yellowblue 6-26Power Steering FluidWhen to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly check power steeringfluid unless you suspect

yellowblue 6-27What to UseTo determine what kind of fluid to use, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.NOTICE:When adding power ste

yellowblue 6-28NOTICE:When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructions foradding water.Don’t mix water with ready-to-us

yellowblue 6-29There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that the brakefluid goes down to a

yellowblue 6-30NOTICE:Using the wrong fluid can badly damagebrake system parts. For example, just a fewdrops of mineral-based oil, such as engineo

yellowblue 6-31Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but ifyou ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rearbrake linings inspec

yellowblue 1-17Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in

yellowblue 6-32Vehicle StorageIf you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days ormore, remove the black, negative (-) cable from thebattery.

yellowblue 6-33Headlamps1. Open the hood.2. Remove the screw nearthe top outside of theheadlamp assembly.3. Remove the bolt (A) near the top insid

yellowblue 6-348. Press down and move the metal retainer away fromyou and then lift the metal retainer to the right.9. Pull the bulb socket out of

yellowblue 6-35Sidemarker/Turn Signal Lamps1. Remove the headlamp assembly. See “Headlamps”earlier in this section.2. Remove the front sidemarker

yellowblue 6-36Rear Combination LampsThe combination lamp assembly includes thetaillamp/stoplamp, turn signal and sidemarker bulbs.A. Back-Up Lamp

yellowblue 6-37TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire w

yellowblue 6-38Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-Loading Information label, which is in yourglove compartment, shows the correct inflationpressur

yellowblue 6-39Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual w

yellowblue 6-40When It’s Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when y

yellowblue 6-41CAUTION:If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and

yellowblue 1-18Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.CAUTION:You c

yellowblue 6-42Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation ofh

yellowblue 6-43CAUTION:Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.It could affect the braking a

yellowblue 6-44Tire ChainsNOTICE:Use tire chains only where legal and only whenyou must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chainsthat are the proper siz

yellowblue 6-45Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:AlcoholLaundry SoapBleachReduci

yellowblue 6-46Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsStains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks,

yellowblue 6-47Cleaning Interior Plastic ComponentsUse only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affe

yellowblue 6-48Cleaning the Outside of theWindshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wi

yellowblue 6-49Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Fo

yellowblue 6-50Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean wat

yellowblue 6-51Finish DamageAny stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishshould be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrodequickl

yellowblue 1-19Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Ina crash,

yellowblue 6-52GM Vehicle Care/Appearance MaterialsPART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior

yellowblue 6-53Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the i

yellowblue 6-54Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNOTICE:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer f

yellowblue 6-55Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and fusib

yellowblue 6-56Fuse UsageTURN Turn SignalsECU-IG ABS System, BTSI, CruiseControl, Cooling FansST Starting SystemS-HTR Not UsedIGN Fuel Injection S

yellowblue 6-57Engine Compartment Fuse/Relay Block (Driver’s Side)Most of your fuses are in the engine compartment fuseblock. Some are in three el

yellowblue 6-58Fuse/Relay UsageALT-S Charging SystemHEAD (RH) orHEAD(RH-UPR)Right Headlamp (High-Beam)EFI or F-HTR Fuel Injection SystemHORN Horn

yellowblue 6-59Fuse/Relay UsageDRL DRL SystemHEAD(RH-LWR)Right Headlamps (Low-Beam)HEAD(LH-LWR)Left Headlamps (Low-Beam)CDS A/C Condenser FanA.C.

yellowblue 6-60Replacement BulbsLamps Bulb NumberHeadlamp High/Low Beam HB 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Turn Signal/Sidemarker 1157NA. .

yellowblue 6-61Wheels and TiresWheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft (140 N·m). . . . . . . . . . . Tire Pressure See the Tire-Loading. . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 1-20To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure t

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7-yellowblue 7-1Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleThis section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to

yellowblue 7-2Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance bo

yellowblue 7-3CAUTION:Performing maintenance work on a vehicle canbe dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you canbe seriously injured. Do your ow

yellowblue 7-4Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesUsing Your Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good w

Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-5Short Trip/City DefinitionFollow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ifany one of these conditions is tru

Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-6Short Trip/City IntervalsAt 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Or 48 Months,Whichever Occurs First) -- Then Every 15,00

Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-7Long Trip/Highway IntervalsEvery 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and FilterChange (or every 12 months, whic

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-8The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed after 1

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-93,000 Miles (5 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).

yellowblue 1-21The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1012,000 Miles (20 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1118,000 Miles (30 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1224,000 Miles (40 000 km) (Continued)Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the In

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-13Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whicheve

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1433,000 Miles (55 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1542,000 Miles (70 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1648,000 Miles (80 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs firs

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-17Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for properrotation pattern and a

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-1860,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.Replace

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-19Change automatic transaxle fluid every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if thevehicle is mainly driven

yellowblue iiiThe Heritage of ChevroletThe dynamic William C. “Billy”Durant shifted gears from makingcarriages to making cars,forming half the tea

yellowblue 1-22Here are the most important things to know about the airbag systems:CAUTION:You can be severely injured or killed in a crash ifyou

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2066,000 Miles (110 000 km) (Continued)Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2175,000 Miles (125 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2278,000 Miles (130 000 km) (Continued)Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2387,000 Miles (145 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2490,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2596,000 Miles (160 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-26The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be performed afte

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-277,500 Miles (12 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fi

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-2822,500 Miles (37 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs f

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-29Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whiche

yellowblue 1-23CAUTION:Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate withgreat force, faster than the blink of an eye. Ifyou’re too close to an in

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-3037,500 Miles (62 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs f

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-3152,500 Miles (87 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs f

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-3260,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-3367,500 Miles (112 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-3475,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued)Change automatic transaxle fluid every 15,000 miles (25

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-3590,000 Miles (150 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenanceyellowblue 7-3690,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)Change automatic transaxle fluid every 15,000 miles (25

yellowblue 7-37Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and services whichshould be performed at the intervals specif

yellowblue 7-38At Least Twice a YearRestraint System CheckMake sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts,buckles, latch plates, retra

yellowblue 7-39At Least Once a YearKey Lock Cylinders ServiceLubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricantspecified in Part D.Seat Operation

yellowblue 1-24There is an air bag readinesslight on the instrumentpanel, which shows AIR BAG.The system checks the air bag electrical system form

yellowblue 7-403. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start theengine in each gear. The starter should work only inPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If

yellowblue 7-41Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever

yellowblue 7-42Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a y

yellowblue 7-43Part D: Recommended Fluids and LubricantsNOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number or specification may be o

yellowblue 7-44USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANTManualTransaxle ShiftLinkageChassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) orlubricant meeting require

yellowblue 7-45Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record thedate, odometer reading and who performed the servic

yellowblue 7-46Maintenance RecordDATEODOMETERREADINGSERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

yellowblue 7-47Maintenance RecordDATEODOMETERREADINGSERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

yellowblue 7-48Maintenance RecordDATEODOMETERREADINGSERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

8-yellowblue 8-1Section 8 Customer Assistance InformationHere you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also

yellowblue 1-25The driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of thedriver’s seatback closest to the door.The right front passenger’s side impact

yellowblue 8-2Customer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourdealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns w

yellowblue 8-3STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot beresolved by the dealership witho

yellowblue 8-4The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus tosettle automotive dispu

yellowblue 8-5CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P71-800-263-3

yellowblue 8-6Chevrolet Roadside Assistance ProgramTo enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customersatisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to annou

yellowblue 8-7Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customersneeding warranty service. Courtesy Transportation willbe offered in conjunctio

yellowblue 8-8Courtesy TransportationChevrolet has always exemplified quality and value inits offering of motor vehicles. To enhance yourownership

yellowblue 8-9Courtesy Rental VehicleWhen your vehicle is unavailable due to overnightwarranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provideyou with

yellowblue 8-10REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE UNITED STATESGOVERNMENTIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash or cou

yellowblue 8-11REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO GENERAL MOTORSIn addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)in a situation like this, we certainly

yellowblue 1-26CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that

yellowblue 8-12CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 CHEVROLETSERVICE MANUALSService Manuals have the diagnosis and repair informationon engines, transmis

yellowblue 8-13PUBLICATION FORMNUMBEROrders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postalservice. If further inf

yellowblue 8-14✍NOTES

9-yellowblue 9-1Section 9 IndexAdding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6-3. . . . . Air Bag 1-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-2Brake (Continued)Transaxle Shift Interlock 2-24, 7-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 7-40. . . .

yellowblue 9-3Coolant 6-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovery Tank 5-11, 5-12. . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-4Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil 6-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-5HoodChecking Things Under 6-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Latch Operation Check 7-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-6Locks 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cylinder 7-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-7Paint Spotting, Chemical 6-51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ParkAutomatic Transaxle 2-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 1-27What makes an air bag inflate?In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensingsystem detects that the vehicle is in a crash

yellowblue 9-8ReverseAutomatic Transaxle 2-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Transaxle 2-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yellowblue 9-9Skidding 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Equipment, Adding 2-15, 3-15, 6-54. .

yellowblue 9-10Trailer (Continued)Passing 4-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Chains 4-34. . . .

yellowblue 1-28CAUTION:When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.This dust could cause breathing problems forpeople with a history of ast

yellowblue 1-29If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water -- such aswater up to the carpeting or higher -- or if water entersyour vehicle and s

yellowblue 1-30Safety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You’ll findthem on the retractor part of the safety belts for

yellowblue 1-311. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.Don’t let it get twisted.The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt ac

yellowblue ivIn 1932 Chevroletintroduced theSynchro-Meshtransmission andoffered a host ofaccessories -- includingsuch niceties as a clock!The lega

yellowblue 1-32The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the str

yellowblue 1-33ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! That includesinfants and all children smaller than adult size. Neitherthe distance

yellowblue 1-34CAUTION:Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in avehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until acrash. During a crash a baby w

yellowblue 1-35Built-in Child Restraint (Option)If your vehicle has this option, there’s a built-in childrestraint in the right rear seat position

yellowblue 1-36CAUTION:BEFORE YOU USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT,BE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD’SSHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTS THATTHE HARNESS GOES THROUGH

yellowblue 1-372. Pull the flap away from the fastener strip on the topof the seatback and lower the child restraint cushion.CAUTION:If a head res

yellowblue 1-38CAUTION: (Continued)People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure thehead restraint is properly installed when usingthe built-in

yellowblue 1-39CAUTION:Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a childseated on the child restraint cushion can causeserious injury to the chi

yellowblue 1-405. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harnessclip are fastened together, separate them. Also, makesure the harness is not

yellowblue 1-4111. Pull up on both latch plates to make sure they are secure.12. Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulderharness clip

yellowblue vThe 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8. Your new Chevrolet cont

yellowblue 1-42CAUTION:An unfastened shoulder harness clip won’t helpkeep the harness in place on the child’s shoulders.If the harness isn’t on th

yellowblue 1-4314. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’sshoulders by moving the clip up or down along theharness. On each side of the

yellowblue 1-442. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle.3. Move both sides of the harness off the child’s shoulders.4. Remove th

yellowblue 1-454. Using the fastener strip, attach the buckle strap to thechild restraint cushion. Make sure the harness isunlatched and the buckl

yellowblue 1-466. Attach the flap to the fastener strip on the top of the seatback.7. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seatback.8

yellowblue 1-47CAUTION:If a head restraint is not installed on the seatbackproperly, it could be thrown about the vehicle ina crash or sudden mane

yellowblue 1-48An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for usein a motor vehicle. It’s an infant restraint systemdesigned to restrain or posit

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yellowblue 1-50A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions achild upright to face forward in the vehicle. Theseforward-facing restraints are

yellowblue 1-51A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children whoare about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg)

yellowblue viHow to Use this ManualMany people read their owner’s manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle. If youdo

yellowblue 1-52CAUTION:A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s air bag inflates,

yellowblue 1-53You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier partabout the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sureto follow the

yellowblue 1-544. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the lock.5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder bel

yellowblue 1-556. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle th

yellowblue 1-563. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The c

yellowblue 1-576. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into theretractor while you push down on the child restraint.You may find it he

yellowblue 1-58Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use thesafety belts prope

yellowblue 1-59CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behindthe child. If t

yellowblue 1-60Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it.But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to

yellowblue 1-61Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a CrashIf you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts orbuilt-in child restraint parts?A

yellowblue viiVehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:NOTICE:These mean there is something that coulddamage your veh

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2-yellowblue 2-1Section 2 Features and ControlsHere you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information o

yellowblue 2-2KeysCAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injure

yellowblue 2-3One key is used for theignition, the doors and allother locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes thekey tag from th

yellowblue 2-4Door LocksCAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.Passengers -- especially children -- can easilyopen the doors and fall out. When a

yellowblue 2-5Power Door Locks (Option)The power door lock switch may be located either onthe armrest on the door or in front of the inside door h

yellowblue 2-6To Open a Rear Door With the Security Locks1. Unlock the door from the inside.2. Then open the door from the outside.If you don’t ca

yellowblue 2-7This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cau

yellowblue 2-8Matching Transmitter(s) To Your VehicleEach remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking y

yellowblue 2-9To replace the battery:1. Insert a small coin or flathead screwdriver in thenotch near the key ring to separate the bottom halffrom

yellowblue viiiFor example,these symbolsare used on anoriginal battery:CAUTIONPOSSIBLEINJURYPROTECTEYES BYSHIELDINGCAUSTICBATTERYACID COULDCAUSEBU

yellowblue 2-10Remote Trunk ReleasePull upward on the remoterelease handle, located onthe floor near the left side ofthe driver’s seat, to release

yellowblue 2-11New Vehicle “Break-In”NOTICE:Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in the longrun if you fol

yellowblue 2-12With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn theswitch to four positions.LOCK (A): This is the only position from which youcan

yellowblue 2-13CAUTION:On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key toLOCK and removing it will lock the steeringcolumn and result in a loss of a

yellowblue 2-14Manual TransaxleThe gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and theparking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to thefloor and start th

yellowblue 2-154. If your engine stalls, restart it as explained earlier. If it stalls often, have the engine checked by yourdealer as soon as pos

yellowblue 2-16CAUTION:It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. You

yellowblue 2-17NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’tconnect with the wheels. To restart when you’re alreadymoving, use NEUTRAL (N) on

yellowblue 2-18SECOND (2): This position gives you more power butlower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills.It can help control your spee

yellowblue 2-19Overdrive (Option)If your automatic transaxle has OVERDRIVE, you canuse it for better fuel economy. After starting yourengine, alwa

1-yellowblue 1-1Section 1 Seats and Restraint SystemsHere you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts

yellowblue 2-20You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going lessthan 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a completestop and it’s hard to shift i

yellowblue 2-21Shift SpeedsCAUTION:If you skip more than one gear when youdownshift, you could lose control of your vehicle.You could injure yours

yellowblue 2-22To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press therelease button. Hold

yellowblue 2-232. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) as follows:Hold in the button on the shift lever.Push the lever all the way toward the front

yellowblue 2-24Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle)If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight

yellowblue 2-25If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’tshift out of PARK (P), try this:1. Carefully pry the shift lock override cover

yellowblue 2-26Engine ExhaustCAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see orsmell. It can cause u

yellowblue 2-27CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set.

yellowblue 2-28The AUTO switch for the driver’s window has anexpress-down feature. To use express-down, push theswitch down all the way. Release t

yellowblue 2-29Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe turnsignal/multifunction lever islocated on the left side ofthe steering column.This lever opera