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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at th\
e
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission performance, and
dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever \
any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire inflation pressure check -Check the tires for proper inflation. If they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label. See
“Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key lock cylinder lubrication -Lubricate key lock cylinders with\
one of the
lubricants recommended in this Section.
Transmission neutral or clutch start switch operation
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1 CAUTION
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. \
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake. and the regular brake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push
the clutch down halfway, and try to start the engine. The starter should
work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor.
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Steering column lock operation -While parked, try to turn the \
key to Lock
in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
the gear shift is in P (Park).
With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only when you’re in R
(Reverse).
On vehicles with a key release lever, try
to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking brake and transmission
P (Park) mechanism operation -
CAUTION
A When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case you begin
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.\

1.- )ping your foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the \
regular
brake and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt sy\
stem,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges including th\
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tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and tailgate mounted spa\
re tire carrier (if equipped), lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges,
latches and locks including interior glove box and console door\
s, and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and\
prop rod
pivot. More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment.
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Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least
twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM
dealer’s service department or other qualified service center
do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Steering and Suspension lnspectiont -Inspect front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs \
of wear or
lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for\
proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (On vehicles equipped with manual
steering gear, check for seal leakage.) Lubricate the steering linkage.
Accelerator Control System -Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil,
except the
TBI throttle shaft. Do not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all
external deposits from pulley. Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control
cables. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear.
Exhaust System Inspection -Inspect the complete system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts, as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or
other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could
let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger compartments. See “\
Engine Exhaust” in the Index..
Drive Axle Service -Check rear/front axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (four-wheel drive) lnspectiont -Every
12 months or at oil
change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add l\
ubricant when
necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control linkage. \
Check vent
hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. More
frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use.
tA fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Recommended FIuids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or \
specification may be obtained from your
GM Dealer.
USAGE FLUlD/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG
or SGICC, SG/CD, SF, SG or CC
of the recommended
viscosity. (See Section 6.)
Engine Coolant Mixture
of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base
antifreeze conforming
to GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103).
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Hydraulic Brake Systems Delco Supreme 11 brake fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or
Parking Brake Cables Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 10\
50017) or
Manual Steering Gear GM Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052182) or equivalent.
Automatic Transmission DEXRONBIIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Manual Transmission:
DOT-3).
Catagoty LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
equivalent conforming
to GM spec 9985010.
1051
RKK).
a. 5-Speed (RPO ML3 and a. DEXRONBIIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
b. 5-Speed (RPO MY2) b. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM P\
art No. 12345349).
MW1) No. 1051855).
Differential:
a. Standard - Front and
a. SAE-80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant (GM Part No.
b. Locking
b. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
Transfer Case DEXRONBIIE
Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Column Shift, Transfer Case Chassis lubricant meeting requirement\
s of NLGI Grade 2,
Shift Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.\
1052497).
Splines and Universal Joints.
Clutch Linkage. Pushrod
to Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl Grade 2,
clutch fork joint. Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
Rear Axle 1052271).
1051 855).
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Maintenance Record
After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed,
record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list ite\
m numbers) and
who performed the services in the appropriate column. In addition, retain
copies of your receipts.
It is suggested that receipts be kept with your
Owner's Manual.
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It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these
under-hood checks at each fuel
fill.
Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary.
Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.
See the Index under these items for information on how to che\
ck them.
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Section
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need \
assistance. This
section also tells you how to obtain service publications and \
how to report
any safety defects.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for HearinglSpeech Impaired ........................................... 8-3
GM Participation in Better Business Bureau MediatiodArbitration Progr\
am .... 8-3
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................................\
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Roadside Assistance ........................................................................\
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Service Publications ........................................................................\
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chev\
rolet.
Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operati\
on of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's Sales or Service Dep\
artments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned,
misunderstandings can occur.
If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE -Discuss your concern with a member of dealership
management. Complaints can often be quickly resolved at that le\
vel.
If the
matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or P\
arts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
STEP TWO -If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it
appears your concern cannot be resolved, by the dealership without fuhher
help, contact Chevrolet's Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact the GM of Canada Customer Assistance
Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or
U. S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1 315. In all other overseas locations, contact GM International
Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information availabl\
e to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone number
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument
panel and visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention. However,
if you wish to write Chevrolet,
write to: Chevrolet Motor Division, Chevrolet Customer Assistance\
Center, P.O.
Box 7047, Troy, MI 48007-7047.
A listing of all Chevrolet offices and offices outside the
U.S. which can assist
you can also be found in the warranty booklet. These services \
are not available in Canada.
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l-free at
1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington,
DC area) or write to:
NHTSA,
US. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from t\
he Hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a \
safety defect,
you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying
General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada at
Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2.
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this,
we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, Post Office\
Box 7047,
Troy, Michigan 48007-7047. In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors
of Canada
Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Osh\
awa,
Ontario L1H 8P7.
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction,\
Chevrolet
is excited to announce the establishment of the ChevroletlGeo Roadside
Assistance Center.
As the owner of a 1993 ChevroletlGeo, membership in
Roadside Assistance is free.
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 pro\
vide you
over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems.\
If your
problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have a\
ccess to a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. The following
services are available:
Towing
Locksmith
Tire repair
Glass replacement
* Rental car or taxi
Additional services as necessary
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