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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing a Trailer (Models with
2.4L Engine and 4-Speed
Automatic Transaxle)
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If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example,
if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your dealer for advice
and information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle.
Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a
2.2L (Code 4) engine. You also cannot tow a trailer if
your vehicle is equipped with a manual or a three-speed
automatic transaxle, or is a convertible model. Your
vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with a
2.4L engine and 4 speed automatic transaxle and 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 part. In it
are many
time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your safety and that of
your passengers.
So please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,
wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder
against the drag of the added weight. The engine is
required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the
trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing
the pulling requirements.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
Rust or dirt on the wtd, or on thc ," ;o
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an
emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire
brush later,
if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
h CAUTION: I
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose, Your wheel could
fall
off, causing a serious accident,
1 wheel-mounting
surface. Replace the
wheel nuts with the
rounded end
of the nuts
toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut
by
hand or with the wheel
wrench until the wheel
is held against the hub.
8. Place the spare on the
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flame
if the engine
backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with
it
off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner
off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it.
Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(Three-Speed Only)
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the Index. regularly reaches
90°F (32°C)
or higher.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you do nor use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXR0N'-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Manual Transaxle Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is
changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle
doesn't require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
ITICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
manual transaxle.
Too much can mean that some
of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
1 parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle
is parked on a level place and the manual
transaxle is cool enough for
you to rest your fingers on
the transaxle case.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If you rarely make a moderate or
heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly.
If
you drive in that way, then -- very carefully -- make a few
moderate brake stops about every
1,000 miles (1 600 km).
so your brakes will adjust properly.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved
GM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come to expect can change in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
in
the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
’ any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
1 attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
~ sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
1 need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing a
Flat Tire” in the Index.) When It’s Time
for
New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check
the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your tires have
only
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Courtesy Transportation
Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation for customers
needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will
be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by
the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to retail purchasers of
1998 Chevrolet passenger cars
and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer
for details).
Courtesy Transportation includes:
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a
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a
One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair
completed during the same day.
Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance
for
any Overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR
Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus or other
transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any
overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR
Up to
$10 daily fuel allowance for rides provided by
another person (i.e., fi-iend, neighbor, etc.)
in lieu of
rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days.
Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements
will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer
service management. Claim amounts should
reflect all actual
costs.
Chevrolet Courtesy Transportation is not part of the
Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification.
Chevrolet dealer.
0 For additional program details, contact your
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical
to
rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are
under
21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet
will reimburse up to $30/day for documented
transportation you receive.
For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
interim transportation may be available under
the
Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your
dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is
available only in
the United States and Canada.
In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information on Courtesy Transportation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire-Loading Information Label ................... 4-3 1
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
BuyingNew
................................. 6-44
Chains
..................................... 6-47
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-30
Loading
.................................... 4-31
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-45
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-43
TopStrap
..................................... 1-45
TorqueLock ................................... 2-29
Towing Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-64
Front
....................................... 5-10
Rear
....................................... 5-12
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing
a Trailer ........................... 4-33, 4-40
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
.......... 4-28, 4-29
Towing Your Vehicle From
the Rear ................ 4-30 Trailer
Backingup
................................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving with
................................. 4-36
Following Distance
........................... 4-37
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
MakingTurns
................................ 4-37
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-39
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
................................ 4-33. 4-40
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
.............................. 6- 18. 6-21
Manual
..................................... 6-22
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-34
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-33
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-38
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Passing
..................................... 4-37
Transaxle Fluid
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-64
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-55
Up-Shift Light
............................ 2.26. 2.75
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