CHEVROLET EPICA 2004 1.G Owners Manual

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on
each vehicle. Your vehicle’s positive (+) terminal is
located under a red tethered cap on the battery.
The negative (−) terminal is located under a
black tethered cap on the battery. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.
Flip the caps up to access the positive (+) and
negative (−) terminals.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You do
not need to add water to the battery installed
in your new vehicle. But if a battery has ller
caps, be sure the right amount of uid is there.
If it is low, add water to take care of that rst.
If you don’t, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
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{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose
or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle with the dead
battery has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)oryou
will get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts, too. And do not connect the
negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on
the dead battery because this can cause sparks.6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other
end touch metal.
Connect it to the
positive (+) terminal
of the good battery.
Use a remote
positive (+) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
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8. Now connect the black
negative (−) cable
to the negative (−)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
negative (−) terminal
if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.9. Connect the other
end of the negative (−)
cable at least
18 inches (45 cm)
away from the dead
battery, but not near
engine parts that move.
The electrical
connection is just as
good there, and the
chance of sparks
getting back to the
battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
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A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,
do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the positive (+) terminal and negative (−)
terminal caps to their original positions.
Headlamp Aiming
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers
(for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their
high beams at you (for vertical aim). If you believe your
headlamps need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you
take your vehicle to the dealer for service. However, it is
possible for you to re-aim your headlamps by following
the procedure in the service manual for your vehicle.
Notice:To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before beginning.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage to headlamp parts. Jumper Cable Removal
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Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedures not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You
or others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the three bolts from the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly.
4. Release the two wire bars that retain the
headlamp cap.
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5. Remove the headlamp cap.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.7. Remove the old bulb.
•To remove the high-beam headlamp bulb,
release the spring that retains the bulb.
•To remove the low-beam headlamp bulb,
turn the bulb counterclockwise.
8. Install the new bulb.
•To replace the high-beam headlamp bulb,
install the bulb retaining spring.
•To replace the low-beam headlamp bulb,
turn the bulb clockwise.
9. Connect the wiring harness connector to the bulb
and replace the headlamp cap.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the headlamp
assembly. Then, check the lamps.
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Front Turn Signal Lamps
A. Front Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the three bolts from the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
bulb socket.5. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise.
Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp
housing.
6. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it from the bulb socket.
7. Install the new bulb into the holder by pressing it in
and turning it clockwise.
8. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning
it clockwise.
9. Connect the wiring harness connector to the bulb
socket.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the headlamp
assembly. Then, check the lamps.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
1. From inside the vehicle, locate the center
high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) housing on the
underside of the rear window shelf.2. Pry off the lamp housing with a flat tool.
3. Remove the bulb socket.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the
bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the CHMSL.
7. Push the CHMSL housing back into its original
position.
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Parking Lamps
1. Reach in the
underside of the
front bumper and
turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb socket out of the front bumper.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the bulb
socket.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
A. Taillamp and Stoplamp
B. Rear Turn Signal LampC. Back-up Lamp1. Open the trunk.
2. Open the trim cover.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing
the bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the appropriate bulb into the socket.
6. Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing.
Twist the bulb socket clockwise to secure.
7. Replace the trim cover.
8. Close the trunk.
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