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7. Don’t let the other end touch metal.
Connect
it to the positive (+)
terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive
(+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (-)
cable to the good battery’s negative
( -) terminal.
Don’t let the other end touch
anything
until the next step. The
other end
of the negative cable
doesn’t go to the dead battery. It
goes
to a heavy unpainted metal
part on the engine
of the vehicle
with the dead battery.
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9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from the dead
battery, but not near engine parts
that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, but
the chance
of sparks getting back to
the battery
is much less.
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10. Now start the vehicle with the good
battery and
run the engine for
awhile.
dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it
probably needs service.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the
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12. Remove the cables in reverse order
to prevent electrical shorting. Take
care that they don't touch each
other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have a GM dealer or a
professional towing service tow your
Geo. The usual towing equipment is
a
sling-type (A) or a wheel-lift (B) or car
carrier
(C) tow truck.
If your vehicle has been changed or
modified since it was factory-new by
adding aftermarket items like fog lamps,
aero skirting, or special tires and
wheels, these instructions and
illustrations may not be correct.
Before you
do anything, turn on the
hazard warning flashers.
When you call, tell the towing service:
A dolly must be used when towing
from the front.
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Part 6
Here you wit1 find information
about the care of your Geo
. This
part 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 section devoted to
its appearance care
.
ii iervice & Appearance Care
Service ............................................................. 222
Fuel ............................................................... 223
Checking Things under the Hood ........................................ 227 .
HoodRelease 227
Engineoil ........................................................ 229
Aircleaner ........................................................ 233
Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................ 234
Manual Transmission Fluid ........................................... 237
Clutch Adjustment .................................................. 238
RearAxle ......................................................... 238
Four-WheelDrive .................................................. 239
Enginecoolant ..................................................... 240
Power Steering Fluid ................................................ 243
Windshield Washer Fluid ............................................ 244
Brake Master Cylinder ............................................... 245
Battery ........................................................... 247
Bulb Replacement .................................................... 248
LoadingYourVehicle ................................................. 252
Tires ............................................................... 253
Appearancecare ..................................................... 261
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials .............................. 271
Vehicle Identification Number .......................................... 272
Service Parts Identification Label ........................................ 272
Add-on Electrical Equipment ........................................... 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................................. 273
ReplacementBulbs ................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications ........................................... 277
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An electric fan under the
hood can start up and injure
you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from any underhood
electric
fan. Don't reach through
the grille to release the underhood
lever.
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Battery
2. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
(Option)
3. Oil Fill Cap
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Air Cleaner
6. Power Steering Reservoir (Option)
7. Engine Coolant Reservoir
8. Radiator Cap
9. Electric Fan
10. Engine Oil Dipstick
11. Windshield Washer Reservoir
12. Main Fuse Box
CAUTION
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Things that burn can get on
hot engine parts and start a
fire. These include liquids like
gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber. You
or others could be burned. Be
careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on.
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Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle
is complex. Its many parts have to be of
top quality and work well together if the
vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have
top-quality
GM brake parts in them, as
your Geo does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system
- for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you have to have new
ones put in
- be sure you get new
genuine GM replacement parts. If you
don’t, your brakes may
no longer work
properly. For example, if someone puts
in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front
and rear brakes can change,
for the
worse. The braking performance you’ve
come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Geo has a Delco Freedom@
battery.
You never have to add water to
one of these. When it’s time for a new
battery, we recommend a Delco
Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the
catalog number shown on the original
battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle
for
25 days or more, take off the black,
negative
(-) cable from the battery.
This will help keep your battery from
running down.
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burn you and gas that can
explode.
You can be badly hurt if
you aren’t careful. See
“Jump
Starting” in the Index for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
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Contact your dealer to learn how to
prepare your vehicle for longer storage
periods. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index
to check
the size and type of bulb you
need to use.
Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs have
pressurized gas inside and can
uurst
if you drop or scratch the
bulb.
You or others could be
injured. Take special care when
handling and disposing
of halogen
bulbs.
Headlights
To replace the headlight bulb:
1. Open the hood.
2. Press down on the tab and pull
rearward, while holding the headlight
wiring harness, to disconnect
it from
the bulb.
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Look at the silver-colored band inside
the fuse.
If the band is broken or
melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the
correct size.
If you ever have a problem on the road
and don't have a spare fuse, you can
borrow one. Just pick some feature of
your car that
you can get along without
- like the radio or cigarette lighter -
and use its fuse, if it is the size you
need. Replace it as soon as you can.
Before replacing a fuse turn every
vehicle electrical switch off.
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Main Fuse Block
1- Generator to Battery Circuit (60A)
2- Circuits Only Active When Ignition Switch is in ACC, ON or START
3- Circuits Always Active (40A)
4- Circuits Always Active (30A)
(50A)
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Capacities and Specifictu?ons
Engine
Type ....................................................................L4
Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.9: 1
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3-4-2
Fuel Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel Injection
Piston Displacement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 CID (1.6L)
Valve Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .In-Head “V” Type
AC Belt Tension.
. . . .Deflect Belt 0.31-0.47 in. (8-12 mm) @ 22 Ibs. (10 kg.) Pressure
Fan Belt Tension
. . . . .Deflect Belt 0.20-0.32 in. (5-8 mm) @ 22 Ibs. (10 kg.) Pressure
Thermostat Temperature Specification.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180”F (82°C)
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ................................................... 96057994
Battery
..............................................................26-60s
Engineoil Filter .................................................... 96062415
Fuel Filter
................................................... AC TypeGE571
PCVValve
........................................................96058079
Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 psi
Spark Plug.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R43XLS (0.028”- 0.032” Gap)
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Index
Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 272
Adjustment. Brake
............... 13 1
Adjustment. Clutch
............... 238
Air Cleaner
..................... 233
Air Conditioner Controls
.......... 104
Air Filter Replacement
............ 234
Alignment. Wheel
............... 259
Aluminum Wheel Cleaning
........ 269
Antenna
........................ 116
Anti-lock Brakes
................. 129
Anti-lock. To Use
................ 130
Appearance Care
................ 26 1
Appearance Care and Maintenance
Materials
..................... 27 1
Appearance Care. Service and
...... 22 1
Ashtray. Front ................... 77
Assist Grips. Passenger
............ 76
Audio Systems
.................. 106
AM/FM Stereo
................ 108
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 110
Automatic Transmission
............ 5 1
Fluid ........................ 234
TorqueLock
.................. 173
Axle. Front (Four-Wheel-Drive)
.... 239
Axle, Rear
...................... 238
Ashtray and
Lighter
............... 77
Ashtrays, Other
.................. 77
Babies. Smaller Children and
(Safety Belts)
................... 30
Backing Up (With a Trailer)
........ 183
Balance. Tire
................... 259
Battery
......................... 247
Bi-Level Heating
................ 103
Bin. Coinholder and
............... 76
Bins. Instrument Panel
............. 75
Brakes
Before Leaving on a Long
Trip
..... 167
Blizzard. If You’re Caught
in a ..... 175
Adjustment
.................. -13 1
Anti-lock
..................... 129
Master Cylinder
............... 245
Parking
....................... 60
PedalTravel
.................. 131
Rear Drum
.................... 130
System Parts. Replacing
......... 247
System Warning Light
........... 84
Trailer
....................... 18 1
Wear Indicators. Disc
........... 130
Braking ........................ 127
Braking in Emergencies
........... 132
“Break-In.
.. New Vehicle .......... 48
Brightness Control
................ 7 1
Bulb Replacement ................ 248
Front Parking and Turn
Signal Light
................. 249
Headlights
.................... 248
Sidemarker Light
.............. 250
Rear Combination Light
......... 25
1 Bulbs. Halogen
.................. 248
Bulbs. Replacement
.............. 276
Canvas TOP
Preparing for Storage
............ 96
Removing and Installing Your
..... 91
Special Care
for ................ 268
Carbon Monoxide (Engine Exhaust)
. . 64
Care of Canvas Top
.............. 268
Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your
. . 115
Cassette Tape. To Play a
.......... 111
Certification Label
............... 252
Chains. Safety (Trailer)
........... 181
Chains. Tire
.................... 261
Changing a Flat Tire
.............. 208
Charging System Light
............. 85
Check Engine Light
............... 85
Capacities
and Specifications
....... 277
Checking Things under the Hood
.... 227
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.... 39
Chemical Paint Spotting ........... 270
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside
Assistance
.................... 319
Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications
Ordering Information
........... 318
Child Restraints
.................. 31
Securing in the Rear Seat
......... 34
Securing in the Right Front Seat .... 36
Top Strap. Right Front
Passenger Position Only
........ 33
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