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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will
find
on your vehicle. For example, these
symbols are used on an original battery:
Caution Possible Injury
A
Protect Eyes by Shielding
@
Caustic Battery Acid
Could Cause Burns
Avoid Sparks or Flames
8
Sparks or Flame could
Explode Battery
These symbols are important for you and
your passengers whenever your vehicle
is
driven:
Fasten Safety Belts
Door LocWUnlock
Window Up/Down
These symbols have to do with your lights:
Master Lighting Switch
Turn Signal Direction
Hazard Warning Flashers
A
Headlight Hlgh Beam
Parking Lights
Courtesy Lights
Fog Lamps
$0
These symbols are on some of your
Zontrols:
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Washer
Windshield Defroster
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Bi-Level Vent
Heater
Blend
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging System
El
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake (Canada) Anti-Lock Brake System
(Canada)
Low Coolant
m
Here are some other symbols you may see:
Hatchflrunk Release
Hood Release
Lighter Horn
B
k3
Speaker
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Remote Lock Control (Option)
If your Chevrolet has this option, you can
lock and unlock your doors or unlock
your hatch from about
30 feet (9 m) using
the key chain transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your Remote Lock Control operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. Should interference
to this system occur,
try this:
0 Check to determine if battery
replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle. This product
has a maximum range.
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
See your Chevrolet dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use
this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock
automatically when “UNLOCK’ is
pressed. If “UNLOCK” is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger door
will also unlock. All doors will
lock when
“DOOR” is pressed. The hatch will
unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the ignition switch
is not
in “Run”, and the transmission is in
“P’ (Park) if you have an automatic
transmission. If you have a manual transmission, the
parking brake must be
set.
The system will
turn on the interior lights
for about
40 seconds, or until the ignition
switch is turned to “Run”, when you
unlock the doors or hatch. The interior
lights will come on for about two seconds
when you lock the doors.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from
unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer.
Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you
go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the
replacement transmitter to your vehicle,
the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is
coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle.
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You can match a transmitter to as many
different vehicles
as you own, provided
they are equipped with exactly
the same
model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems
on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have
only two transmitters matched to
it.
To match transmitters to your vehicle:
1. Find the Data Link Connector (DLC).
It is
in the bottom of the instrument
panel near the steering column.
2. Insert one end of a fused jumper into
terminal
“G.” Terminal “G” is the top
terminal on the far right.
jumper into terminal “A.” Terminal
“A” is the bottom terminal on the far
left.
3. Insert the other end of the fused
You have grounded the program input
line. You should hear the door locks lock
and unlock within one to three seconds.
When matching transmitters, the first
transmitter code matched
will be stored in
both memories until a second transmitter
is matched. This means
that the second transmitter
will not work until
it is
matched
in step 5.
4. Press any button on the first
transmitter. The door locks should
lock and unlock.
5. Press any button on the second
transmitter. The door locks should
lock and unlock.
6. Remove the fused jumper from the
DLC. The system
will not work unless
the jumper
is removed.
transmitters work correctly.
7. Check that all the buttons on both
[f the transmitters don’t work, or if you’d
rather not match the transmitters yourself,
see your Chevrolet dealer.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your
key chain transmitter should last about
:wo years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the
:ransmitter won’t work at the normal
-ange
in any location. If you have to get
:lose
to your vehicle before the
:ransmitter works, it’s probably time to
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Autamatic Transmission: Move your
shift lever to
“P” (Park) or “N’ (Neutral).
Your engine won’t start
in any other
position
- that’s a safety feature. To
restart when you’re already moving,
use
“N’ (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P’ (Park) if your
Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you
could damage
the transmission. Shift
to
“P” (Park) only when your vehicle
is stopped.
Manual Transmission: The gear selector
should be in neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floor and start the engine.
Your vehicle won’t start if
the clutch
pedal is not all the way down
- that’s a
safety feature.
To start your V6 engine:
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than
15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If your engine won’t start (or starts
but then stops),
it could be flooded
with too much gasoline. Try pushing
your accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding
it there as you
hold the key in “Start” for about
three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five or
six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics
in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way the
fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your
vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do
it without
damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal
turn your ignition
key to “Start.”
When
the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will
go down as
your engine gets warm.
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To start your V8 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator
pedal,
turn the ignition key to “Start.”
When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than
15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery to be drained
much sooner. And
the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds,
push the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor, while you hold the
ignition key in “Start.” When the
engine starts,
let go of the key and let
up on the accelerator pedal. Wait
about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery. When starting
your engine
in very cold
weather (below
0°F or -18”C), do this:
1.
2.
With your foot off the accelerator
pedal,
turn the ignition key to “Start”
and hold it there. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. Use the
accelerator pedal to maintain engine
speed, if you have to,
until your
engine has
run for a while.
If your engine still won’t start (or
starts but then stops),
it could be
flooded
with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and holding
it there
as you hold the key
in “Start” for
about three seconds. If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops again, do
the same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for
five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with
the electronics in your vehicle. If you
add electrical parts or accessories,
you could change the way
the fuel
injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check
with your dealer. If you don’t, your
engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle
towed, see the
part of this manual
that tells how to do it without damag-
ing your vehicle. See “Towing Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
Driving through Deep
Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep
puddles or standing water, water can
come in through your engine’s air
intake and badly damage your
engine. If
you can’t avoid deep
puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
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Toltmeter
!ou can read battery voltage on your
,oltmeter.
If it reads less than 11 volts or
nore than
16 volts while your engine is
unning, and it stays there, you may have
problem with the electrical charging
ystem. Have it checked right away.
)riving with
the voltmeter reading in a
taming zone could drain your battery.
F you idle your engine for a while, the
oltmeter reading might move into the red
one. If the reading stays in the red zone
thile you are driving, you may have a
iroblem with the electrical charging
ystem. Have it checked. While the
oltmeter reads in
the red zone, your
sattery may not be able to power certain
lectrical accessories, like
ABS. (If this
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happens, your “ABS INOP” light will
come on. See “Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light”
in this part.)
If you must drive a short distance with the
voltmeter reading
in a warning zone, turn
off all your accessories, including your
comfort control and audio systems. SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when
the ignition is on, but the engine
is not
running, as a check to show
you it is
working. If it does not come on at all,
have
it fixed right away. If it stays on, or
it comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating
that you have a
problem.
You should take your vehicle in
for service soon.

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5. Push
and hold “UP” or A on the
convertible top switch. 6. Pull down on the latches and align
hooks with holes. Push forward on the
larger part
of the latch until it clicks.
Do not force the latch. If it is hard to
lock, the top is not properly aligned. If
your vehicle suffers a power
loss, such
as a dead battery, you can still raise the
top manually by rotating the valve in the
left side of the trunk.
Open the trunk and find the tab along the
left side trim panel. Lift up the tab and
turn the valve clockwise to release the
hydraulic pressure. Turn the ignition key
to the “LOCK’ positon. You can now
raise or lower your top manually. Be sure
to close the valve after installing your top
so you can raise or lower it electronically
Later.
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To Play the Next Selection
Press “NEXT” to hear the next track now
(instead of waiting until
the present track
is finished).
If you press and hold this button or press
it more than once, the disc will advance
further.
To Replay the Current Selection
Press “PREV” to hear a track again.
If you press and hold this button, or press
it more than once, the disc will return to
previous tracks.
Reverse
Press and hold “REV” to rapidly return to
a favorite passage. Release
it to play the
passage.
Fast Forward
Press and hold “FWD’ to quickly
advance within
a track. Release it to
resume playing.
Scan
Press “SCAN” to listen to each track for
about
10 seconds. Press “RDM” or
“SCAN” to stop the scanning.
Compression
Press “COMP’ to make loud and soft
passages more nearly equal
in volume.
Random
Press “RDM” to hear a random selection
of tracks.
To Stop the Disc Player
0
0
0
Turn the power off or turn the ignition
key off. The disc stays
in the player
and will resume playing at the point
where
it stopped.
Press “ST-PL” to stop playing the disc
and switch to radio. Press “ST-PL,” to
restart
the disc at the point where it
stopped.
Press “EJCT” to eject the disc and the
radio
will play. The disc will start
playing
at track 1 when you reinsert it.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Delco-Loc I1 is a security feature for the
compact disc player.
It can be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system functions
normally. If
it is used, your system won’t
be usable
if it’s ever stolen.
Setting Your Security Code
The instructions below tell you how to
enter a security code into the system. If
your vehicle loses battery power for
any
reason, you must enter the security code
again before the system
will turn on.
1. Write down any six-digit number and
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “Acc”
3. Turn the audio system off.
4. Press and hold pushbuttons “1” and
keep
it in a
safe place.
or
“Run” position.
“4” together until “---” shows on the
display.
You are now ready to enter your security
code. Don’t wait more than
15 seconds
between steps.
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Run your engine only as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run the
engine, make it go a little faster than just
idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.
This uses less fuel for the heat that you
get and it keeps the battery charged.
You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling
later on with your headlights. Let the
heater run for awhile. Then,
shut the engine
off and close the
window almost all the way to preserve the
heat. Start the engine again and repeat this
only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you
can. To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous
exercises every half hour or
so until help
comes.
Towing a Trailer
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can dam-
age your vehicle and result in costly
repairs not covered
by your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follow the
advice
in this section, and see your
Chevrolet dealer for important
information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is
equipped with the proper trailer towing
equipment. To identify what the vehicle
trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in “Weight
of the Trailer” that appears later in this
section. But trailering is different than just
driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering
means changes in handling, durability,
and fuel economy. Successful, safe
trailering takes correct equipment, and
it has to be used properly.
That’s the reason for this section. In it are
many time-tested, important trailering
tips and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety md that of your
passengers.
So please read this section
carefully before you pull a trailer.
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