check engine CHEVROLET LUMINA 1993 1.G Owners Manual

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Now and then, male sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep
a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts After a
Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new
belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing
may be necessary. But
if the belts were
stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then
you
need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace
them. Collision damage also may mean
you will have to have safety belt parts,
like the retractor, replaced or anchorage
locations repaired-even if the belt
wasn’t being used at the time of the
collision.
Q: What’s wrong with this?
A The belt is torn.
CAUTION
Torn or frayed belts may not
[ L protect you in a crash. They
cit~ rip apart under impact forces. If
a belt is torn or frayed, get a new

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Both Transaxles
2. Don’t push the accelerator pedal
before starting your engine. In some
other vehicles you might need to do
this, but because of your vehicle’s
computer systems, you don’t.
3. Turn your ignition key to Start.
When the engine starts, let go of the
key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
%olding your key in
Start for
longer than
15 seconds at a time
will cause your battery
to be
drained much sooner. And the
excessive heat can damage your
starter motor.
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4. If your engine still won’t start (or
starts. but then stops), it could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and holding it there
as you hold the key in
Start for about
three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the
same thing, but this time keep the
pedal down for five or
six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
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Your engine is designed to work
with the electronics in your
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vehicle. If you add electrical parts
or accessories, you could change
the way the fuel injection system
operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t, your engine might not
perform properly.
If you ever have to have your
vehicle towed, see the part of this
manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle.
See the
Index under Towing Your
Chevrolet.

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Turn Si'llHeadlight
Beam kver
The lever on the left side of the steering
column includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Headlight High-Low Beam
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (Option)
Indicator
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for
Right) and
two downward (for Left)
positions. These positions allow you to
signal a turn or a lane change.
To Signal a Turn:
Move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will
return automatically.
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A green arrow on the instrument panel
will flash in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or
lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if
the arrows don't flash but just stay
on, a
signal bulb may be burned out and
other drivers won't see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help
avoid an accident.
If the green arrows
don't go
on at all when you signal a
turn, check the fuse (see the
Index
under Fuses G. Circuit Breakers) and
for burned-out bulbs.

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The main light controls are on the left
side of the instrument panel. Push the
switch marked
pf to turn on your:
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Push the switch again to turn them off. Push
the switch marked
-g- to turn on
your headlights, together with your:
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Push the switch again to turn them off.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system
(headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps,
side marker lamps and tail lamps) meets
all applicable federal lighting
requirements, certain states and
provinces may apply their
own lighting
regulations that may require special
attention before
you operate these
lamps. For example, some jurisdictions
may require that you operate your lower
beam lamps with fog lamps
at all times,
or that headlamps be turned on
whenever you must use your windshield
wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit drively solely with parking
lamps, especially at dawn or
dusk. It is
recommended that you check with your
own state or provincial highway
authority for applicable lighting
regulations.
Lights On Reminder
If you open the door with the ignition
off and the lights on, you will hear
a
warning chime.

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Courtesy and Instrument Panel
Lights (CONT.)
When you close a door (or the last door
when more than one are open at the
same time), other lights will come on.
They are in your instrument panel and
the switches for your doors, headlamps,
radio, heating and air conditioning
systems
(if equipped).
These lights will go
off automatically
after about
30 seconds.
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Inside Manual DaylNighf
Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lights behind you,
pull the lever toward
you to the night
position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex. A
convex mirror's surface is curved so you
can see more from the driver's seat.
1 CAUTIVN
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If you aren't used to a convex
mirror, you can hit another
vehicle. A convex mirror can make
things (like other vehicles) look
farther away than they redly are. If
you cut too sharply into the right
lane, you could hit a vehicle on
youi right. Check your inside
mirror
or glance over your shoulder II
before changing lanes.

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To remove the ashtray for cleaning,
press the snuffer as you lift up the
bottom
of the ashtray.
Don't put papers and other things
that burn into your ashtrays. If you
do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials could set them on fire,
Luggage Carrier (OPTION)
If you have the optional luggage carrier,
you can load things on the deck lid of
your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats attached to
the deck lid, a rear rail, and tiedowns. Loading cargo
that weighs more
than
50 pounds (23 kg) on the
luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over
the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. Load your cargo
so that it
rests on the slats and does not
scratch or damage the vehicle.
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the cargo against the rear rail and
Don't exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading your Chevrolet
.
For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see the
Index
under Loading Your Vehicle.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as
you're driving, check now and then to
make sure the luggage carrier and cargo
are still securely fastened.
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Indicators
This section describes the warning lights
and gages that may be on your vehicle.
The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive
repair or replacement. Paying attention
to your warning lights and gages could
also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may
be or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the
details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when
you turn the ignition key just to let you
lmow they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one
of your
vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you
know when there’s a problem with your
vehicle. When
one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on when you are driving,
or when one of the gages shows there
may be a problem, check the section
that tells you what to do about it. Please
follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can be costly-and even
dangerous, So please get to how your
warning lights and gages. They’re a big
help.
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If you have: a problem with your oil, this
light may stay on after you start your
engine, or come on when you
ate
driving. This indicates that oil is not
going though your engine quickJy
enou.gh
to keep it lubricated. The
engine cadd below on oil, or could
have
some other oil problem. Have it
fixed right away.
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Don’t keep driving if the oil
pressure is low.
If you do,
your engine can become
so hot that
it catches fire.
You or others could
be burned. Check your oil
as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
NOTICE
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Voltmeter (OPTION)
When the engine is running, the gage
shows the condition of the charging
system. Readings between the red
warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings in either red warning zone
indicate
a possible problem in the
electrical system. Have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
When your engine is not running, but
the ignition is on (in
the Run position),
the gage shows your battery’s state of
charge.
Battery Warning Light
The charging system light will come on
briefly when you turn on the ignition as
a check to show you it is working. Then
it should
go out. If it stays on, or comes
on while you are driving, you may have
a problem with the electrical charging
system. It could indicate that you have
a loose generator drive belt or another
electrical problem. Have it checked
right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the light
on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
Brake System Warning Light
Your Chevrolet’s hydraulic brake
system
is divided into two parts. If one
part isn’t working, the other part can
still work and stop you.
For good
braking, though, you need both parts
working well.
If the warning light goes
on, there could be a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right
away.
This light should come on as you start
the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then,
have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn
you
if there’s a problem.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
(CONT.)
is also on, see Brake System Warning
Light
earlier in this section.
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light ever flashes, your anti-lock brake system is still working but needs service
as
soon as possible.
Upshift lndicafor Light
(MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
This light comes on when you need to
shift to the next higher gear. See the
Index under Shift Light.
Malfunction lndicafor Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come
on
when the ignition is on, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show you
it is working. If it does not come on at
all, have it fixed right away. If it stays
on, or it comes
on while you are driving,
the computer is indicating that you
have a problem.
You should take your
vehicle in for service soon.
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