hood release CHEVROLET CLASSIC 2004 Owners Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the
following:
A. Side Window Defogger Vents. See “Defogging and
Defrosting” inClimate Control System on page 3-18.
B. Vent Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-21.
C. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel. See
Interior Lamps on page 3-15.
D. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). See “Fog Lamps” in
Exterior Lamps on page 3-13.
E. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
F. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 3-10.
G. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-23.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wiper Lever on page 3-8.
I. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-17.
J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-4.K. Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-90.
L. Instrument Panel Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on
page 2-31.
M. Remote Trunk Release Button. See “Remote Trunk
Release” inTrunk on page 2-11.
N. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
O. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-5.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-23.
Q. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-5.
R. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-36.
S. Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette
Lighter on page 3-17.
T. Ashtray. SeeAshtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-17.
U. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlets on page 3-16.
V. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-18.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-4
Gasoline Specifications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-17
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-19
Engine Coolant.............................................5-19
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-22
Engine Overheating.......................................5-22
Cooling System............................................5-25
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-31
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-32Brakes........................................................5-34
Battery........................................................5-38
Jump Starting...............................................5-39
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-45
Headlamps..................................................5-45
Front Turn Signal Lamps...............................5-47
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-47
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-48
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-50
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-51
Tires..............................................................5-52
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-59
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-60
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-62
Buying New Tires.........................................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-63
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-65
Wheel Replacement......................................5-65
Tire Chains..................................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-67
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-68
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-79
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Checking Things Under the
Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the hood release
handle located inside
the vehicle to the left of
the parking brake.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the
secondary hood release handle clockwise before
lifting the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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4. Release the hood prop
rod from its retainer
and put the hood prop
into the slot marked
PROP ROD.Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on properly. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood
prop. Then let the hood drop from about 8 to 12 inches
(20 to 30 cm) above the vehicle to latch fully. Check
to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the
procedure if necessary.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-19.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada
992723) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 109435474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada
992887).
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-29
Fuel..........................................................3-35
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-25
Garment Hooks..............................................2-31
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-31
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-89
Headlamps......................................3-7, 3-13, 5-45
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-45
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamps Off in Park (P)...............................3-14
Headlamps On Reminder................................... 3-8Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-41
Hood
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank......5-27
How to Check................................................5-60
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-32
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydroplaning..................................................4-17
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-24
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-23
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-31
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-31
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-26
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer.....................4-39
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-59
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