lock CHEVROLET EPICA 2005 1.G Workshop Manual

{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from around the
base of your vehicle, especially any that is
blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around
again from time to time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the wind. This will
help keep CO out.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 headlamps. Let the
heater run for a while.
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.
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Tires..............................................................5-46
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-47
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................5-49
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-52
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-54
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-55
Buying New Tires.........................................5-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-56
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-58
Wheel Replacement......................................5-58
Tire Chains..................................................5-59
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-60
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-61
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-62
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-63
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-67
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-67
Appearance Care............................................5-68
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-68
Vinyl...........................................................5-70
Leather.......................................................5-70
Instrument Panel..........................................5-70
Interior Plastic Components............................5-70
Glass Surfaces.............................................5-70
Weatherstrips...............................................5-71Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-71
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-71
Finish Care..................................................5-71
Windshield and Wiper Blades.........................5-72
Aluminum Wheels.........................................5-72
Tires...........................................................5-73
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-73
Finish Damage.............................................5-73
Underbody Maintenance................................5-73
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-74
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-74
Vehicle Identication......................................5-75
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).................5-75
Service Parts Identification Label.....................5-76
Electrical System............................................5-76
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-76
Headlamp Wiring..........................................5-76
Windshield Wiper Fuses................................5-76
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-76
Fuses and Circuit Breakers............................5-77
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-77
Engine Compartment Fuse Block....................5-79
Capacities and Specications..........................5-83
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..........5-84
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel
door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. To remove
the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the
fuel door.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
This spray can happen if your tank is nearly
full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open
the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise
to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the
tank, and wait a few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-71.
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed. This
would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-41.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to
you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-24.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-29.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-30.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-13.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-13.
F. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-31.
G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17.
H. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-34.
I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-79.Engine Oil
If the oil pressure light
appears on the instrument
cluster, it means you
need to check your engine
oil level right away.
For more information, seeOil Pressure Light on
page 3-44.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about two or two and
one-half turns.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This will
allow any pressure still left to be vented out
the discharge hose.2. Then keep turning the
pressure cap slowly,
and remove it.
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Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp
2. Remove the three bolts from the headlamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the headlamp assembly.
4. Release the two wire bars that retain the headlamp
cap by pushing them outward.5. Remove the headlamp cap.
6. Disconnect the two wiring harness connectors
located on each side of the headlamp assembly.
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.
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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 6 to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
Front Turn Signal Lamps
To replace a front turn signal lamp (A) bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Reach behind the headlamp assembly to locate the
front turn signal bulb socket.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
bulb socket.
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4. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing.
5. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it from the bulb socket.
6. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in
and turning it clockwise.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
To replace a CHMSL bulb, do the following:
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.
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5. Install the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the CHMSL.
7. Push the CHMSL housing back into its original
position.
Parking Lamps
To replace a parking lamp bulb, do the following:
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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