roof CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998 3.G Owners Manual

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell
you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
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2-23
2-24 Keys
Door Locks
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Trunk
Theft
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Switch
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic
Transaxle Only) Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust 2-24
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2-39
2-40
2-45 Running
Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transaxle)
Windows
Horn
Tilt Column (Option)
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments
Ashtrays and Lighter
Sun Visors
Sunroof (Option)
Instrument Panel
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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If you have a sunroof, you have a reading lamp near the
sunroof switch. Press the switch to
turn the lamp on and
press it again to
turn it off.
Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached to your roof. The
mirror has a pivot
so that you can adjust it up and down
or side to side.
You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Pull
the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab
for daytime driving.
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
Adjust these mirrors by rotating the lever to the left of
your steering wheel so that you can just see the side of
your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
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If you have a sunroof, you can tilt or open it. To tilt the
sunroof, slide the sunshade rearward, then press the
switch marked UP. Press the other end of the switch
to
lower the sunroof. Your ignition must be on for this
switch
to work.
To open the sunroof, push the SLIDE arrow that
points to the rear
of the vehicle. To close it, push the
other arrow that points to the front of the vehicle. The
sunroof will close partially and stop. Push the arrow
again to close it completely.
You can open the sunroof
to any position.
The sunshade will open when the sunroof is opened.
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1
TURN S - HTR ST ECU - IG
IGN D/L
GAUGE CIG FOG OBD
WIP STOP
*I DEF I - UP/
M - HTR
Your fuse block is located below the dimmer switch,
behind the storage compartment cover.
To remove the storage compartment cover:
1. Open the storage compartment door.
2. Lift the storage compartment door cover up.
Fuse Usage
TURN
ECU-IG
ST
S-HTR
IGN
DL
GAUGE
OBD
FOG
CIG
WIP STOP
"1
TAIL
ECU-B
Turn Signals
ABS System, BTSI, Cruise Control,
Cooling Fans
Starting System
Not Used
Fuel Injection System, Charge
Indicator, Air Bag System Power Door
Locks
RKE System, Sunroof, Power
Windows, Rear Defogger, Warning Alarms,
DRL, Gages, Heater,
Generator, Backup Lamps
OBD 11 System
Not Used
Cigarette Lighter, Air Bags, Power
Mirrors, BTSI, Radio
Windshield Wiper System
Stoplamps, BTSI
DEF System, Fuel Injection System
Exterior Lamps, Insmment Panel
Dimming
Air Bag Indicator
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Compartment Fusemelay Block
(Driver's Side)
Most of your fuses are in the engine compartment
fuse block. Some are in three electrical centers in your
engine compartment. These electrical centers also have
relays, circuit breakers and other electrical components.
The larger electrical center in the engine compartment
has a fuse puller located between the EFI and FAN
relays. You can use the puller to remove any fuses.
Fusemelay Usage
FL ABS
ST
MAIN
FL ALT
DOME
[.-I
0 HAZARD
0 AM2
0 HEAD (LH -UPR) HEAD (LH) or
[,,,,I ENGlN
This engine compartment fusehelay block is located
on the driver's side of the engine compartment near
the air cleaner. HEAD
HAZARD
AM2
HEAD (LH) or
HEAD (LH-UPR)
LT-S
HEAD
(RH) or
EFI or F-HTR
HORN
EFI or F-HTR
FAN
No. 1
RDI HEAD (RH-UPR)
ABS System
Starting System (Relay)
Starting System, Headlamps
Charging System,
Cooling Fan
Sunroof, Dome Lamp, RKE
System, Trunk Lamp, DRL,
Radio, Warning Alarms
Headlamp (Relay)
Hazard Lamps
Starting System, Accessories
Left Headlamp (High-Beam)
Charging System
Right Headlamp (High-Beam)
Fuel Injection System
Horn System
Fuel Injection System (Relay)
Cooling Fan (Relay) Cooling Fan
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding
.............. 2.14.3.15. 6.53
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-33
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-59
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-59
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-44
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-39
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 13
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 11
Power
...................................... 4-10
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-37
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-34
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-38
Sunroof
....................................... 2-39
Symbols. Vehicle
................................ vm
Tips
........................................ 4-10
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Tachometer .................................. 2-44
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 15
Temperature Display
............................ 2-44
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Thermostat
.................................... 6- 25
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2- 18
Tilt Column
................................... 2-26
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-44
TireLoading
................................... 4-28 Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-28
Tires
......................................... 6-37
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
Buying New
................................. 6-40
Chains
...................................... 6-44
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Inflation Check
............................... 7-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Temperature
................................. 6-42
Traction
.................................... 6-41
Treadwear
................................... 6-41
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-41
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-40
TorqueLock
................................... 2-22
Torque, Wheel Nut ......................... 5-31, 6-59
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer Backingup
................................. 4-35
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-36
Driving with
................................. 4-34
Following Distance
........................... 4-35
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-37
Loading
.................................... 4-28
TopStrap
..................................... 1-53
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