check engine CHEVROLET EPICA 2004 1.G Service Manual

Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Winter........................................................4-24
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-25
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-18
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-18
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-78
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-79
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-78
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-78
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-78
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-12Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-41
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-35
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-39
Coolant......................................................5-19
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-39
Cooling System Inspection............................6-23
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-29
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-22
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-81
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-18
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-18
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Express-Down Window....................................2-14
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
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Headlamps....................................................5-41
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-43
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hold Mode.....................................................2-25
Hold Mode Functions......................................2-25
Hold Mode Light.............................................3-38
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How the System Alarm is Activated...................2-16
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-26
How to Check................................................5-53
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-30
How to Detect a Tamper Condition....................2-16
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Turn Off the System Alarm....................2-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-23
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-22
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-40
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-40
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-26
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-21
Immobilizer....................................................2-17
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................5-53
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-23
Engine Cooling System................................6-23
Exhaust System..........................................6-22
Fuel System...............................................6-22
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-22
Throttle System...........................................6-23
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-31
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-79
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
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Long Trip/Highway Definition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-45
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-5
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Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month................................6-18
At Least Once a Year..................................6-19
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-19
Brake System Inspection..............................6-23
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-23
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-22
Fuel System Inspection................................6-22
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-13
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services..............6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-22Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record.........................6-25
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-22
Throttle System Inspection............................6-23
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-39
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-5
Manual Operation...........................................3-23
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Map Lamps....................................................3-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle................. 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-31
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
O
Odometer......................................................3-32
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-32
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security
Lock is On.................................................2-10
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
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Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Shifting Out of............................................2-28
Parking
Brake........................................................2-26
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-21
Parking Lamps...............................................5-45
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............. 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................6-18
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-22
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants..................................................6-24
Part E - Maintenance Record............................6-25
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-28
Passing.........................................................4-12
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a CD.........................................3-50, 3-57
Playing the Radio...........................................3-48
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-17
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.........................................5-78
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-39
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-49
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-49
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-74
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Definition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Skidding........................................................4-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-18
Spare Tire.....................................................5-68
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-70
Specifications, Capacities.................................5-85
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light.............................................3-36
Speedometer..................................................3-32Starter Switch Check.......................................6-20
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-22
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-59
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-34
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-33
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-33
Glove Box..................................................2-33
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-34
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-34
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-67
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-68
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-28
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-34
Sunroof.........................................................2-35
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-32
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-46
TCS Active Light.............................................3-38
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-37
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-58
Theft-Deterrent System....................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Immobilizer.................................................2-17
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-17
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-23
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Inflation Check.........................................6-18
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-48
Tire Size.......................................................5-50
Tire Terminology and Definitions........................5-50
Tires.............................................................5-48
Buying New Tires........................................5-56
Chains.......................................................5-60
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-62
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-61
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-53
Inspection and Rotation................................5-54
Spare Tire..................................................5-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-57
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-58Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-59
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-55
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-21
Top Strap......................................................1-37
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Torque Lock...................................................2-28
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-35
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Traction
Control System Active Light..........................3-38
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-37
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-12
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometer................................................3-32
Trunk............................................................2-11
Trunk Ajar Light..............................................3-47
Trunk Lamp...................................................3-16
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer.............................3-55
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
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U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-21
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-57
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-60
Using an MP3 CD..........................................3-51
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-70
Using the Rear Door Security Lock...................2-10
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-77
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-77
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-35
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-14
Visors...........................................................2-14
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-72
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-19
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................................5-19, 5-30, 5-31
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-58
Replacement...............................................5-59
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-53
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-30
When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-37
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
Window Lockout.............................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
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