bulb CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998 3.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever
The lever on the left side
of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass
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. An
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 arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
If you signal a turn or a lane change, and notice the
arrow flashing rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won’t
see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, have it replaced to help avoid an
accident.
If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and then check
the fuse
(see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
2-27

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Oil Pressure Light
If you have a problem with
your oil, this light may stay
on after you start your
engine or come on when
you are driving.
This indicates that there is not enough oil pressure
to keep your engine properly lubricated and cool.
The engine could be low on
oil, or have some other
oil related problem. Have it fixed right away.
The oil light could also come on in three
other situations.
When the ignition is on but the engine is not running,
the light will come on as a test to show you it is
working, but the light will go out when you turn the
ignition to STMT.
If it doesn’t come on with the
ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse
or bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the
light may blink on and
off. This is normal.
If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for a
moment. This
is normal.
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:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered
by
your warranty.
2-52

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your Chevrolet dealer. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a
turn
or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps
will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns
even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not.
It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the
trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your brakes
so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On
a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility
of engine and transaxle overheating.
If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than
1,000 lbs. (450 kg), and you have an automatic transaxle
with overdrive, you may prefer to drive in DRIVE
(D)
rather than OVERDRIVE 0 (or, as you need to, a
lower gear). Or, if you have a manual transaxle with
FIFTH (3, it’s better not to use FIFTH (5). Just drive
in
FOURTH (4) (or, as you need to, a lower gear).
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your
rig on a hill, here’s
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual transaxle.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb thc lad.
4. Reapply your regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake, and then shift to PARK
(P), or
REVERSE
(R) for a manual transaxle.
5. Release the regular brakes.
4-36

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and
a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2
6-
3
6-5
6-6
6-
8
6-9
6-12
6-16
6-18
6-2
1
6-22 6-23
6-25
6-25
6-26
6-27
Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable
Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Manual Transaxle Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
6-28
6-32
6-33
6-37
6-44
6-45
6-47
6-47
6-48
6-53
6-53
6-5
8
6-59 6-60
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Bulb Replacement
See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the size
and type
of bulb you need to use.
H-’-;er Sulbs
-
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/Sidemarker/Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the screw near
the top outside
of the
headlamp assembly.
6-33

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Pull the bulb socket out of the housing. 10. Remove the front sidemarker assembly by
pulling forward.
11. Turn the lamp socket to the left.
6-35

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Combination Lamps
The combination lamp assembly includes the
taillamp/stoplamp, turn signal and sidemarker bulbs.
12. Push and turn to the left to remove the bulb.
13. Reverse the steps with a new bulb assembly.
A. Back-up Lamps
B. Turn Signal Lamps
C. Stoplamp/Taillamp
D. Rear Sidemarker
6-36

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To replace the rear combination lamps:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the three plastic screws.
3. Pull back the access panel.
4. Turn the bulb socket to the left and pull it out.
5. To remove the tail/stop or turn signal lamps, turn the
bulb socket in, to remove it from the housing. Then
push in and turn the bulb to the left.
6. To remove the sidemarker socket, turn it to the left to
remove the housing. Then pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
7. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see
your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
I - xlJ _____ nk-led ar-- imprc, xly used ti- ,s
are dangerous.
a
a
a
a
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and
a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated
tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires
at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread
is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
6-37

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Compartment Fusemelay Block (Passenger's Side)
n
This engine compartment fusehelay block is located on
the passenger's side
of the engine compartment near the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Fusemelay Usage
NC
HTR
HTR
DRL Air Conditioning System
Heating System
Heating System (Relay)
DRL System (Relay)
Replacement Bulbs
Headlamp High/Low Beam ................ HB 2
Front Turn SignaVSidemarker ............ 1157NA
Application Bulb Number
Stoplamp/"aillamp ....................... 1157
Back-up
................................ 921
Rear Sidemarker ......................... 168
Rear Turn Signal
........................ 1156
6-58

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 9 Index
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-27
How it Works ................................ 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.46
Servicing
................................... 1-29
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-26
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-27
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-26
Aircleaner
............................... 6.16. 6.60
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
................ 6.59. 6.60
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-42
Antenna
...................................... 3-17
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.48. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-52
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-38
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Light Control
......................... 2-33
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-38
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-41
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-13
Backing Up While Driving a Trailer
............... 4-35
Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement
................. 6-36
Battery
....................................... 6-32
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard
...................................... 4-26
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parking
..................................... 2-20
PedalTravel
................................. 6-31
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-47
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock
.................. 2.22. 7.40
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-40
Wear
....................................... 6-31
9-1