tow CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998 3.G Repair Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first),
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
0 Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every 15,000 m\
iles (25
000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, check the \
fluid.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0
0
Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration. Adjust valve clearance to fa\
ctory
specifications if necessary (or every
48 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test coolin\
g system and
pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.)
Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your
vehicle is used to tow a trailer.
Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reach\
es
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, check the fluid.
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under
any of these conditions, check the fluid.
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occ\
urs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
An Emission Control Service.
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~ Iighway Maintenance Schedule
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0 Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket and lines for damage or leaks (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
An Emission Control Service.
first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test coolin\
g system and
pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ”f)
vehicle is used to tow a trailer.
(25
000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or 12 months since last inspection).
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occur\
s
Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) only if your
0 Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every 15,000 miles
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
(Continued)
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you
do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, check the \
fluid.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in th\
e Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
DATE
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7-36

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While parked, and
with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
r
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to
LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while
turning it towards
LOCK.
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready
to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position,
but don’t start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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Assistance Program Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1 -800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems.
If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to
a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership
is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy" Care:
0 Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (i.e.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service,
glass
repair, etc.)
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner of a
1998 Chevrolet, membership
in Roadside Assistance is free.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy" Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously)
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
Plus:
from a legal roadway)
on
the road or locked inside)
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
0 FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road) Chevrolet offers Courtesy Transportation
for customers
needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will
be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by
the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to eligible purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet passenger car
and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer
for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease
customers operating
1998 and newer Chevrolet vehicles
for a period
of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided
by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to
modify or discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Cure
at any time.

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Courtesy Transportation
....................... 8.6. 8.8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-30
Ending Out
of ................................ 2-32
Erasing Speed Memory
........................ 2-32
Increasing Speed While Using
................... 2-31
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............. 2-3 1
Reducing Speed While Using ................... 2-31
Resuming
a Set Speed ......................... 2-31
Setting
..................................... 2-30
Using On Hills
............................... 2-32
CruiseLight
................................... 2-53
Cupholder
..................................... 2-37
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage Finish
...................................... 6-50
SheetMetal
................................. 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-33
Dead Battery ................................... 5-3
Defects, Reporting Safety ................... 8-10, 8-11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger, Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-5
Defrosting
..................................... 3-5
Dimensions, Vehicle
............................ 6-60
DomeLamps
.................................. 2-34
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
Storage Compartment
......................... 2-37
Drive Position, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 16 Driver Position
................................. 1 . 13
Driving
City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-15
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-36
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
OnSnowandlce
............................. 4-25
Through Water ............................... 4-18
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-34
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Electrical Equipment, Adding
.......... 2-14,3-15, 6-53
Electrical System
............................... 6-53
Engine
....................................... 6-11
Compartment
Fuse Blocks ............ 6-56,6-57, 6-58
Coolant
..................................... 6-23
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-37
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-49
Exhaust
.................. 2-9,2-24,4-27,4-33, 7-42
Identification
................................ 6-53
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-37
Overheating
................................. 5-14
Running While Parked ......................... 2-24
StartingYour ................................ 2-13
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
............... 4-37

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Additives
6- 15
Checking ................................... 6-12
Used
....................................... 6-16
Adding
..................................... 6-13
Pressure Light
............................... 2-52
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-14
When to Change
.............................. 6-15
Ethanol
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust, Engine
............. 2-9,2-24,4-27,4-33, 7-42
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-32
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-46
~ Fifth Gear, Manual Transaxle ..................... 2-18
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-6
Filter, Air
................................ 6-16, 6-60
Finish Damage
................................. 6-50
First Gear, Manual Transaxle ...................... 2- 18
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature ........................... 2-28
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-59
Fluid Level Check
.............................. 7-38
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-5
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear, Manual Transaxle .................... 2-18
French Language Manual
........................... ii
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-33
...................................
Finishcare .................................... 6-49
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
.......................................... Fuel 6-3 Canada ...................................... 6-3
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................. 6-8
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Remote Door Release
........................... 6-6
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-54
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-49
GAWR
....................................... 4-29
Gear Positions, Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-18
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-29
....................................... Gage 2-54
Fuel
....................................... 2-54
GloveBox
.................................... 2-37
Guide en Frangais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-29
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-33
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-28
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-33
Headlamps
.................................... 2-32
OnReminder
................................ 2-33
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-BeamHeadlamps
.......................... 2-28
9-4