Chevrolet CITATION 1981 Installation and operation manual

Instructions.
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A WORD TO CITATION OWNERS ...
This manual has been prepared to acquaint yOU with the Qperation and maint enance
of your 1981Citation. and to provide important safety information. tt is siJpplemented
by a Maintenqnce Sche~ule and a Warranty Informat ion folder . We urgeyau to read
these
three publications carefully. Follow the recommendations to help assure the
most enjoyable, safe and troublefree operation of your vehic;le.
While reading
this manual,· you will notice that spe ci ficati ons are given in bo th metric
and customary measures. Where pre cise accuracy is not needed, some conv ersi on s
have been rounded to even numbe rs fo r yo ur handy use.
When it comes to service, remember that -your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in you r complete satisfaction.
For added mechanical and electrical protection beyond the end of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty; cOl:'lsider the GM Continuous Protection Plan. The
Plan is an optional service agreement which covers repairs of major"vehicle
components, provides rental car allowances, towing and road service allowances,
and many other features. It covers your car for a total of 36 months or 36,000
miles (60
000 kilometers ' in ~nada), -whichever comes first. In the United
States, longer coverage of 36 months or SO,OOO mile. (8000D kilometers) is
also available at extra cost. Be sure to discuss the GM Continuous Protection
Plan with your dealer, if you haven't already done so. The Plan-
is available for
up
to 60 days after you take delivery of your new car.
To help dealers handle your ,needs, Chevrolet has a number of Zone Offices through-
out the country. If you have a problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction,
follow the steps in ."Owner A.slstance," Section 6 of this manual.
We thank youfor choosing a Chevrol et product. and wa nt to assure y ou of ourcon tin ui ng
interest in your.motoring
pl easure and satisfaction.
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
FOR CONTINUING SATISFACTION, KEEP YOUR GM CAR
ALL GM.
GENERAL MOTORS PARTS ARE IDENTIFIED BY ONE OF THESE
TRADEMARKS:
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NOTE TO CANADIAN OWNERS :
Some cars sold in Canada have the Computer Command Control system, wh He
oth e rs do not. If a IICHECK ENGINE!! light comes on during engine starting,
your car DOES HAVE this system. For those cars sold in Canada which DO
NOT HAVE the Computer Command Control system or are equipped with the
optional die sel engine, please refer to the Owners Manual Supplement supplied
with your car for information on engine starting, specifications, e tc . The
"CHECK ENGINE"light is de scr ibed in the Instrume nt Pan el section of the
OwnerIS Manual. '
Aux proprietaires canadiens:
Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de
ce guide en francais chez votre
concessionnaire ou au Service des publications techniques, General Motors
du Canada Limitee, Oshawa, Ontario L lJ 5Z6.
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1981 CHEVROLET CITATION
OWNER'S MANUAL
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A PERMANENT PART OF THIS CAR. IT
SHOULD STAY WITH THE CAR WHEN SOLD.
TO PROVIDE THE NEXT OWNER WITH
IMPORTANT OPERATING. SAFETY. lIND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION.
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
30001 VAN DYKE AVE.
WARREN. MICHIGAN 48090
All information , illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time 01 printing . The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice.
For cars , sold in Canada. substitute the name Genera/Motors of Canada Limited
wherever the name Chevrolet
Motor Division appears in this manual.
Table of Contents
Section
Before Driving Your : Citation ...
2 Starting and Operating
Steering Column Controls
Floor Controls
Instrument Panel .
Other Controls and Features .
3 In Case of Emergency ........ . .
4
Appearance Care ...
5 Service and Mainlenance .
6 Owner Assistance .
7
Specifications, Service Manuals, Index,
Service Station Information
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SYMBOL CHART
The following chart will help you understand the meaning of the new
pictorial symbols-used for identifying controls and displays on your vehicle.
~D
LIGHTS
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W
,
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WINO$HIELO
W .... S, HER
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPE fI. 'ATURE
•
I I I
LIGHTER
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TURN SIG NALS
l"".' , -,
W
WINDSHIELD
WIPER &0 W .... SHEA
SEAT ~El T
c:!J
BATTERY
CHARGING
CONDiTiON
-~o ~-
, ~
CLEARANCE
LAMPS
HAZARD WARNING
fLASHER
.... ENTILATING fAN
.
FUEL
1"1
CHOKE
"1"
••
RADlO SELECTOR
.
WIN,DSHIELD WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
ENGINE OIL
TRU NK RELEASE
J
RADIO VOLUI'IE
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SECTION 1
TRANSAXLE
While reading this manual, yoo will note.many references to the "transaxle."
The na nsaxle is a transmission and differential (axle) combined in a single unit.
To avoid confusion, the word "transaxle" will be used throughout this manual
to r~fer to both the transmis , sjon , functioh,~the differential function.
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CITATION
DRIVERDAIL Y CHECKLIST
Be sure.yoo knowyoor vehicle and its eqJipment and how to useitsa/ely .
Before.Entering the Vehicle
1. ' See that windows, mirrors and lights are clean and unobstructed.
2. Check whether any· tire is low or flat. (ff any tire looks different from
,
.. ,normal, we recommend you check it with a tire pressure gage.)
3. lOok for fluid leaks..., ". :
4. Be sureeverylhing is properly stoWlld.
5. bI\eck ·_ .. ea behind the vehicleij YQU are about to back up.
Before Driving Off
1. lock all doors.
2. Adjust the seat and movable head restraints:.if.so eqUipped.
3. Adjust inside and outside ';';'rors.
4. F as ten ~at belts.
5. Check that all the warning lightsWorl< as the key is · iUfned1o- l! Start . ~
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6. Check all gages (including !he fuel gage) .
7. . Release !he parking brake (and seethat the "Brake" light turns off).
See
related topics in this manual, or the Maintenance Schedule folder, if
problems are found. .
Guard Against Theft ' """"" ""
For tips on how topi~teCt rOOr . vel1icleandits 'cont9'!ts,see "Starting and
Operating ," Section 2 of this manual.
KEYS
Two differentl<eys are provicled for the locks on your vehicle. The key code is
stamped.on the
"knock'out " 'plug in each key head.
• Key with square he8d . (le\t1ir ';E'c'}"'- for ignition lock only.
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iGNITION
ALL OTHER
tOCKS
• Key with oval head (letter "H") - lor all other loCks.
For vehicle security:
• Record the key code numbers, then knock the plugs out 01 the keys.
• Keep the key codes in a safe place (Such as your wallet), NOT IN THE
VEHICLE.
II the original keys are lost, duplicates can be made using the key codes.
Contact any.GM dealer
or a locksmith.
II you park in an attended lot. leave only your squarechead ignition
key.
lock your glove box and take the ovalchead key with you. This will help
prevent illegal entry into the glove box (H locked) and trunk compartments.
•DOOR LOCKS
Front and rear side doors can be locked from the inside by sliding rearward the
passenger guard door lock lever located just below the inside door handle. II
the red tab on the door lock lever is visible the door is unlocked. The doors
can be locked from the outside
bylirst sliding the door lock lever rearward and
closing the door.
The lront doors can also be locked by using the oval-head
key.
All models have as a standard safety leature overriding door locks. When the
doors. are locked, .the door latch mechanism is .. inoperative, preventing
inadvertent opening 01 the door by movement 01 the inside handle.
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Power Door Locks
The optionally available power door. locks aNow you to lock or unlock your
doors
by operating the switch marked LOCK located on either Iront door arm
rest. The automatic locking
' mechan~ does ,not interf...e with manual
operation
of any door lock lever. The doors will not unlock or open with the
inside door handle when the lock lever is in the lock position, but can be
unlOcked individually by sliding the lock lever forward.
CAunON: To help lessen the ehanee and/or severity 01 injury in an accident, always
lock the doors and-any hIItchback wMn driYiilg; Along with using the .a. belbproperly,
kxking the doors, etc., helps prevent occupants from being thrown from - the vehicle
during accidents. tt also hqM prevent unintended opening 01 the doors and -helps keep
out Intruders when the vehicle it stopped..- -
STOWING THINGS IN (OR ON) THE CAR
CAunON: Luggage or other cargo should not be piled higher than _the seatbacks.
When at all possible, luggage or cargo shoukt be carried in the rear area. The filler panel
or cargo cover, if any, -between the re., ."lItback and the rear Window should not be
u.ed to c.ny objec_ t. _ even thoH that are Small and light. .u , hiII'ns - ~ ' be - aecUNd in
place. This will help keep such things trom being thrown .tKM.rt and injuring people in the
car during ...._accident. C..-go weight. w~ther _ inside or on the roof, should be positioned
as evenly as possible from front to rear.
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
The mirror can be adjust9!i up, down or sideways to obtain the best view to
the front
and rear. Move the optional mirror lever to the night position to
reduce glare from the headlights of vehicles behind
you .
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OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Adjust theoutside mirror so you.can just see the side of your vehicle in the
portion of the mirror closest to the vehicle. This helps you determine your
relation to objects seen in the mirror.
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CONVEX MIRROR
Your vehicle may have.an optional convex outside rearview mirror. (A convex
mirror has a curved surface;) Adjust the conv.ex mirror
SO you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the portion
of the mirror closest to the vehicle. This type
of mirror is designed to give a .much wider view to the rear, especially of the
lane next to your vehicle. This may be mast helpful when you want to change
lanes, or in some cases when you waotto back up . However, cars and other
objects seen In a convex mirror will LOOK smaller and appe ... farther
away than when . seen in a flat mirror. There/ore, use care when judging the
size or distance of a car or object seen in this,convex mirror. Use your inside
mirror (or glance rearward) to determine the size and distance of objects seen
in the-convex mirror.
SEAT CONTROLS
ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT POSmON
Manually Operated Front Seats
The front seats may be adjusted forward or rearward by moving the control
.. lever aLthe front pi the seat, to- the left and exerting sight body pressure in the
direction desired. The seat is locked in position when the lever is released.
NOTICE: Do not adjust a manually oper.ted driver'. seal while the vehicle is moving.
The seat could move suddenly ....d unexpectecly Mel could cause the driYer to lose
control of the vehk:te.
After adjusting a manually operated se"t, push forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Take the vehicle to your dealer
for service if you find that either seat adjuster does not latch.
Bucket Seats
The front seats may be a~ted forward or rearward b'J moving the control
lever at the front of the seat. Move the control lever to release the locking
mechanism; then exert slight body pressure to move seat to des ired position.
Release lever to lock seat into position.
NOTICE: Do not adjust • manually oper8ted driver', Mat while th& vehk::1e is moving .
The seat could move suddenly and unexpectedly and could cau.e the driver to lose
control of the vehic~ .
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After adjusting a manually operated seat, push forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Take the vehicle to your dealer
for service if you find that either seat adjuster does not latch.
MULTI-POSITION RECLINING SEAT
The optional reclining seatback can be tilted forward or rearward of the normal
position by first pushing on the seatback, then lifting the control lever on the
outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback
in place.
To return the seatback to an upright position, push rearward slightly on the
seatback, then move the control lever. Release.the seatback to allow it to
move forward. If you do not first push on the seatback before moving the lever,
the seatback may jam. To release it, you must push firmly rearward on the
seatback before moving the lever, then move the control lever.
CAUTION: For the optional reclining seat, to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap
beH during an accident, do not recline any more than needed for comfort WHILE THE
VEHICLE IS MOVING. The seats and seat belts provide best restraint ONLY when the
rider
is sitting up straight and well back in the seat; and, General Motors urges that
people riding in the vehicle
be properly restrained at ALL times. In the event of a frontal
collision, the chance andlor severity of injury may increase with increasing recline of the
seatback. The lap belt is designed to spread the force
of a collision over the strong hip
bone instead
of across the abdomen. However, if the hips are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past the hips and apply restraint
Front Seatback Latches
Vehicles with folding front seats have inertial seatback latches. The latches are
designed to prevent forward movement of the front seatback
only during a
sudden slowing of the vehicle. Normally, the seatback can be tilted forward
without unlatching, to get in or out of the rear seat. But when the vehicle is
"nose down," such as on a very steep hill, the inertial latch may keep the
seatback from being moved forward.
If this happens, there is a latch release
lever at the bottom in the center rear of each front seatback. Pull rearward
slightly on the seatback while pulling up on the seatback latch release lever.
This will release the latch and let the seatback be moved forward.
The latch release lever must be in the
"down" position for the inertial latch to
work properly during a sudden slowing of the vehicle. Check now
and then to
see if each seatback latch release lever moves up and down freely, If the lever
does not move freely, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. There is no
convenient owner test of the·inertial seatback latch. H you suspect the latch is
not working. ask your dealer to inspect it.
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Keep seat be~ webbing and hardware clear of seat parts when you tilt folding
seats forward or ,rearward, This helpsprevent damage to these ' ~ systems:
Manual Window Controls
Crank t~ handles !ocateq in.the door p;!Ileis allow the side windows ,to be
manually raised or · lowered.
Power Windows (Optional)
Power windows have an ignition . interlock so : the windows cannot be operated
'unII'ss.the.ignition'switcIT" 1s in the "RUN" position A master control for all
windows isprovided at the driver's position. Individual switches are provided
under each windoW for passengei
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SEAT BELTS
To help lessen the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents or
.,,,·,,'sudder:r. ~QPS, General. Motors urges' that people riding in the vehicle be
properly restrained at all times, using the seat belts provided. This includes
women who are pregnant, and children of all ages, (See the following pages for
the use of restraint:;"b¥ pl}i!dren,
1'nd pregnant ,women,) General Motors
.~ '", I1!'~yjdes . .. , seat 'bett at each position designed for occup;!llt seating, the front
seat of this car is equipped with seat bens for
two OCCUp;!llts, and the rear seat
for three
occupants:
Front Seat Lap-Shoulder Belt
• "Close the front door fully,This activates the tension reliever,
• AdjUst
thefront . , ~l!<Il i ~!)e!lded ""d sit.up straight and well back in the
seat. ' . ..
• There are a number of ways 'the iap-sihoulder belt may be put on easily,
For example:
• The lap-shoulder bell may be put on using one hand by: (1) Holding
the latch plate and pulling the belt as far as it will reach across your
waist (see illustration),.(2) Then, hold the latch plate at a right angle.to
the webbing. At the same time, slide.it up the belt
QY raising it toward
the upper outside corner
of the windshield. (3) Finally, pull the latch
plate down across your body and
puSh ~ into the buckle until it clicks.
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• One easy two-handed method is to hold the webbing just behind the
latch plate using the hand nearest the door_Then bring it down across
your body.
Whil!> .holding the webbing .. taut with.one hand, slide the
latch plate up th!i belt.with the other hand. Finally, hold the latch plate
and push it into.tIle buckle until it clicks.
• Position the
"lap" portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible. If lhe lap portion did nol snug itseH to your
satisfaction, adjusl
il 10 a SNUG m by grasping Ihe "shoulder"
portion of lhe bell and pulling il UPWARD Ihrough. lhe lalch plale, unlil
Ihe lap porlion is snug across your
lap. This reduces the risk of sliding
under the bell dUring.an accident.
CAUTION: A snug fit with the lap belt ~iOned -low on the hips is " necessary to help
lessen the chance and/ or severity of inj....y in an accident. This spreads the-force of the
lap belt over the strong hipbone Instead of across the ,soft ~n. TO , hets:! lessen the
chance and/or severity of Injury. In an accident; never u~ the .ame bett (or more than
ana person at a time;,- do ,.not whr ,belts twisted; and: de) not let belts or belt hardware
become damaged by pinching them i , ~ the seat or dC!or. '
• The shoulder portion oj the ironl seat bell is desig~~lo lock only during a
sudden.stop or impact. At olher Urnes it is designed 10 move freely with the
person.
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• For those who find .the shoulder ~ too soog. belt press~re against the
chest can be .reduc9d by using the tension reliever bum.into the retractor.
To use this feature: (A) Start by .pulling the shoulder belt outward far
enolJ!jl so that when yoU iet go.· itfetums to the chest (Step "A" in the
illustration). (6) Then. adjust the belt .tenslOn by pulling down slightly on the
shoulder portion
of the beH andletling go (Step "6" in the iIIustrallon). The
1east amount of belt possib1e shOUld be pulled from the retractor (aboUt 25
millimeters or one inch) to minimize belt pressure.
• To release the t;"'sion re1iev9\ and get rid Of slack. pull the shoulder belt
out and let it retract. Or lean fat forward and then back.
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CAUT1OII, K- __ baa ....... '- ' 10 ·_ ............. the amount of
slack should be ' kept to ,a, minimum. Too much be" .-slack,, could reduce the amo ,unt of
prot.ction beeluae ~ , ~ m~~not ~ be~~~ to , ~~Iy....tr~n , yQ~ __ in an .~Ident .
> __ ,. _ _ __ Do ~OI ;o_~ """ the ,- ~kler ~ "' Oi 'the beti ·- ~ yow ann ne.-. the doOr or
-~. 'W, ... \ .. ·,, _-o~""~:-~ iKt~ i' '' ise out afposition. Such ute cook! Increue -the chance andl Of the severity of
injury in an accident.
• To unfasten the belt. push in the button·in the center of the buckle.
• '. ''To' s!owthe belt. pull it Out Shout 150 riliIHmete(i> (six inches) and let go.
Hold the latch plate.8ll!1
~~tracts tPkeep it from possibly striking people or
things neaiby:tf" '/!1(l'16iget ;"tnetetioictorisdesigtied to rewind the beH
when the troot door .is .opened. " needed,sIide the latch plate down the
webbing to let the beH retract fully. B8 sure that the beH is fully retracted
and the .latch plate is out of th!, way before closing the door. This will help
prevent damage·
to interiOr trim and the seat belt assembly.
Restraint .. ,QfF'regl)8nt WOll14ln . .' . . .
Genera}Motors Ufges thai pregnant women use a lap-shoulder beH whenever
one is present. This will help leS$!tn the chm of a pregnant woman and her
unborn child being injured
and! or will help reduce the severity' of their injury in
an accident
The lap bell'should be used alone Ha shoulder belt is not present
-such as .n a rear seat. In" e~her case. the lap bett should be worn as low
and snug over the hips as possible. as advised for regular seat beH use (see
the preceding instructions).
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SEAT BELT LIGHT/BUZZER REMINDER
• When the key is turned to "Run" or "start," a reminder light is designed to
come on for four to eight seconds., It is to remind riders to fasten their seat
belts.
• If the driver's seat belt has not been buckled belore turning the key to
"Run" or "Start", a buzzer is designed to sound for four to eight seconds
(or until buckled)
as a reminder.
~ the seat belt or reminder system does not work as described, see your dealer
for service.
Lap Belts For Rear Seat Passengers
• To enter the rear seat area in 2-door cars:
• Push the front seat belt "sleeve" rearward out of the door opening
and enter the vehicle.
• After entering, push the sleeve forward so it will be easy for the person
in the front seat to reach the belt.
• Rear seat· lap belts next to·· side windows have retractors which are
designed to lake up extra webbing automatically.
• In a single motion, pull the rear seat outboard lap beH across your lap far
enough to push the latch plate into the buckle, until it clicks.
If the belt is
not pulled out far enough to reach the buckle, let the lap
beH rewind fully
into its retractor. This unlocks it so the belt can be pulled out to the proper
length.
'. These beits should be positioned, worn and released as described above
under "Front Seat Lap-Shoulder B.ell." After fastening, check that the belt
is SNUG by pulling the belt firmly'across your lap toward the lap belt
retractor. This will allow the retractor to lake up slack.
• The lap belt at the center seat should
be positioned, worn and releesed es
described above; however, it does not have a retractor. It should be
adjusted to a
SNUG FIT by pulling on the end of the belt coming from the
adjustable latch plate.
• To lengthen the center seat lap
beH, place the latch plate at a right angle to
the belt webbing
and pull on the latch plate. The belt should then slide
easily.
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ADDITIONAL REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELTS Offered as an
Accessory by Your Dealer
• When properly worn with a lap beH . a shoulder ben can give riders added
protection. It can prevent or reduce impact with the insides of the vehicle
by restraining the upper body in ·a collision . This is especially true in a
frontal impact. . ,
• To use the detachable shoulder belt. place the knob on the shoulder belt
end
in the "keyh6Ie"on the lap belt latch plate (before fastening the lap
belt.) Tilt the knob as needed to pass it through the slot. Pull the knob
firmly upward
to seat it at the narrow end of the keyhole. thenlasten the
lap belt.
DO tl)is in reverse when taking off the shoulder belt and putting ~
away .
• The detachable shoUlder belts can be made shorter and longer in the same
way.
as center seat taP beHs. .
• The detachable shoulder bett should have enough slack to put a fist's
" width between your chest and the beH . This can be checked by putting a
-. clenched fist between the belt- and your chest. (Place the thumb side of
your fist against your chest with the back of your hand facing
up_)
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CAUTlON :_ If shoulder belt 'lack is u_sed - to minimize belt pressure, the amount of
slack should be - kept to • minimum. ToO mUch bett slack could reduce the -amount of
.f)!oteclion because the belt may not ~ abk! to properly restrain you in - an accidenl
00 NOT wear the - shoukMr bett under . foyf _-_ arm _nearest the dO(M'or otherwise out of
position. Such use cOuld Increase the chanceand / or the severity of injury in an accident.
Seat Belt Inspection
• Now and !tIen check that belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, ren)inder
systems and guide loops work properly. Also .check for loose parts or
damage that
could ~ ee i:i Ihe ,' restraint system from doi"9its :job..· .
• Keep sharp edges and 'damaging objects away from' the belts and other
parts of the restraint s~em .· ''C','. • •••• •
• Replace beijs if they are cut or otherwise damaged. Also have belts
replaced ~ they have been worn in a collision. (If the accident was a minor
one , .the belts need not be' replaced.)
• If there is anyquestion,.
haveparts replacoo:
• . Keep beijsclean and dry.
• Clean only'with mi'ld SOaP ' ~ lukewarmwater.
• Do not bleach or dye beijs si ;"' e Ihis may greatly weaken them.
Child Restraint
Children in vehicles should be restrained to help .Iessen the chance and/or
severity of injury in accidents .
or sudden stops. General Motors dealers offer
restraint systems designed by GM for use with infants .
ar>d small childrf3n..For
infants who weigh 9' kilograms (20 pounds) or"less: and who are 650
millimeters (26 inches).in height or less, Germral Motors recommends use of
the GM " Infant Love Seat." For children.weighing between 8 and 18 kilograms
(18 and
40 pounds), and who are 1 meter (40 inctiesj· or less in height, and
who are capabk )" of sitting upright alone, General Motors recornmerids use of
the GM "
Child Love Seat."
The GM Child
Love Seat Is not recommended for use in the center rear '
seating position of hatchbacks because there is no appropriate place to
attach the top strap anchor bracket.
To make it easier to install a GM Child Love Seat in the rear seat of this
vehicle, at least one pre- drilled
hOle for the top strap anchor bracket has been
provided in the non.movable metaJ filler panel between the rear seat and the
rear window
of non-hatchbacks. Do not install a top strap anchor bracket
on any movable cargo cover betweerlthe rear set and the rear window In
hatchbacks_(To install the top strap anchor bracket in the rear seat of
hatchbacks, refer to the booklet that comes
with the Child Seat.) For'non-
mpvable metal fille, panels, it ",ill be necessary to pierce the trim panel
(covering the metal panel
itse~) with a hole that cprresponds,to the pre-drilled
hole.
TO find the hole, enter the trunk and examine the underside of the filler
parmI. See the booklet that comes with the Child Seat for details on locating
and mounting the top strap anchor bracket. When the child Seat is placed in
the car, use the
seaUng poSition most directly in front of the anchor bracket
and secure the seat using the top strap
and the car lap beij.
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In using 8I1y infant or child restraint s~, be sure to read and follow all
instructions on installation and use that corne with the restraint system.
When not in use, leave the Love Seat;orOlhei" infant or child restraint system,.
in place andr<!Slrained
by the car's seat' beIt.n that is not possible, store the
restraint in the lrunk or rear area to help keep it from being t!Yown about'and
injurying people in the
car during an ·accident.·
Children small enough for the Infant or child seats descri~ above , or
other such infant and ~ . ·reSttainlsf shoUld be restrained by such
means IF AT ALL POS~LE. ARhough the following measures may lessen
the chance and/or severity of injuryltl an accident or .sudden stop for such
.sr!l81ichildren, they simply cannot do solo the degree that specially designed
· "' ChIId M.<!Slraillll! .. 9.<irt. Tai<Il ·. pa
re
as fallows ~ a child .. is riding in the vehicle
without a General Motors (or other) infant or child restraint system:
1. Infants who cannot sit up by themselves sh!>U1d be restrained by placing
them ina~t ·, prefarably'covered'and'padc!ed:' Placeit crossways in
""'~" """'" ' the velfocle (widthwise) on the rear seat. The bassinet should be securely
restrained with the vehicle's regui;;lr.seat belts.
Another meIho<I is to place
the bassinet so Jhat.lt rests against the back 01 the driver's seat, 'again
. crossways in the vehicle.
.2""'iNeveroieta child stand or kneel on any seill .· .· Children who can sit up. by
themselves should be placed on a seat and restrained with the seat belts
provided. WherFchildren'
ridelns rear seat, they should be restrained with
a lap be.lt. When children ride in the front seat, they
should wear bOth lap
. ~ shoulder belt. II the shoUlderbett irritates the neck or' lace due to the
child's size, this may.bI! redJcedilYpiacing the child closer to the center
01 the..vehicle: 1f irmation is ootieOOced,:pIace the child in llie rear seat.
3. General Motors advises that children be restrained properly when riding.
However, unusual conditions .may prevent ' use 01 restraints, .and, req~,lire
thata small childsland :" If .thaH'appens; the Child should stand on the lloor.
behind the
driver's .seat. This will help reduce·the chance andlorthe
severity 01 injury in case 01 :a Irontal collision ..
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TRAILER .TOWING
This car is designed and intended to be used mainly to carry people. Towing a
trailer will affect handling, durability and economy . Your safety and satisfaction
depend uporl proper use
of ~rectequipment. Also, you shoukl avoid
overloads and other abusive use .'
The maximum 10adf!CItrailerweight you can pull.wilh YOur vehicledepel)dso~
what special equipment has been installed on n: we . dOnot recommend towing
any
tr~iler . more than 450 kilograms (1,000 pounds) gross trailer weight unless
your vehicle haslhe.rE!quired 'l'lUipment.
CAUTION: Oo __ nOt try to tow any t ..... more than 900 kUogr~ (2,000 poUnds) gross
trai~ weight nO -matter what trailer towtng' - .quipment : ~ n.t.Ied. Tr~ - o¥er u.,e
maximum limits could, seriousty affect yoUr"vehic'e"s perfarmance, dlWability end
handling, which could result in per.anal injury.
Information on trailer tOy(ing ability, special equipm8l)1 required, and optional
. equipment available should be obtained from your.dealer. Ask for the trailering
brochiJre.
Or , write: Consumer Relations Department Chevrolet Motor Division,
WaIren, Michigan 48090. (In··Canada, write to · Genera! . Motors 01 Canada
Umited, Customer Services Department, Oshaw8, Ontario l1J 5Z6J. '
Tires
When towing trailers using a dead-weight hitch, inflate tires to the "Cold Tire
Pressure" for "Max. Load" shown on the Tire Placard
on the driver's door.
The allowable passenger. arid CaIgo load
for lhis~ehibJe, .also show;;6~ iile
Tire Placard, is reduced by the trailer tongue weight whenever the trailer is
attached to thevehicle. ;;;'':';;::
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Maintenance
More frequent service is required·. using ydur vehicle to pUll a trailer. 'See
Section.
A of the Maintenance Schedule fokler for Automatic Transaxle Fluid
and Engine Oil Change requirements for trailering.
Now and then, check that all.trailer hitch bolts and
nl./lS aIE! tight. Also see the
. Maintenance Schedulefcikler, and ihelnde)( in this manual, for important facts
on belts, cooling system care and brakeadjustment.
Break-In Schedule
See the new vehicle break-in instructions in this manual. Also, we
recommended you drive your
new vehicle for 500 miles (8!JO kilometers) ·before
trailertowing. At the
enoofthis500 mile (800 kilometer) break-in period, ·avoid
speeds over 50 mph
(80km / h)and full throttle startsdUrlng th,e first 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of trailer towing. Ha new engin",. Or tranSaxle is installed in
your car, observe the same care .
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CAUTIONS:
BRAKES-To help avoid personal injury due to·poor braking action:
e Trailer brakes of adequate si. zeare required on trailers more than 450
kilograms (1 ,000 pounds) loaded weight
e H youtise trailEiI " brm<es , with this vehicle, follow the installation and balance
instructions of thetrailer brake maker: ":
• DO nottapintothe v, ehicle'$ br8ke system n thetrailerbrake 'systemuses
more than 0,3 cubic centimeter (0,02 cubic inch) of fluid from the vehicle's
master cylinder, In this ' case, the vehicle brake fluid CBpacitywili not be
eriough'tci' 6peralf!"6O'! ff' IM ~ cle ' a:iid trailei tirakeSunder all 'kinds of
use.
eM brake fluid parts must be , able to stand 20 650 kPa (3,000 psi), The
, brake fluid, tap"must be "'macIe :at the upper rear, master, cylinder port
Copper tubing is subject tofaiigoe'failure 'and must not be used,
e Before going dOwn a steep or long grade, reduce speed and shift the
'" ,transaxle into a 1oY' 'l( , ~jQ ' heip''contro " yoor ' VehiCle'sSpeed , Try not to
;"'''' lloli! '', me--1lr'aR ~ peaal ' down too long or ,too often, This could cause the
brakes to get hot and
notwwk as welL . ... . ...• ..•. '. ... '
HITCHES-To
heip avoidpersonaf;nluryd ti'~ , {b : sw ~ y C;; ~ ;;oo by such things as
crosswinds, bill trucks passing or road roughness, or due to separation of the
trailer: .
'::"" · ,*, ; J~!!:!lILthl' tr ~ l!1' t(lngue ', Ioad.. at,1 O"~ of the iOaded trailer.weight.tor Tongue
load sii'a if tJe 'afl)listoo' by P'oper' -diStribUtiOn of the ' load in th<i "trailer;..This
can be checked by weighing separately the loaded trailer and then the
tongue. . '.. _, __ - ::': ·: ~ kZ·~?,,;~: ~P:":: "'';'·io;..;-_\ - ~·_:c- '-C '-'-r,:r:"\:~- :~j_.:",j. ~+ ':'~- -.:. ~ : _-:;. __ . __.
' ~~" "' ;", W.l)en ' YOU · 'f eiOOve a trailer hitch, be sure to seal any mounting holeS in'the
body, This will help prevent entry of eXhaust fumes, dirt or water. '(See
. . "Engine , E , ~t!l!~s!9i~~ ' 9auti9n , (c;arb<>r Monoxjde)" at the beginning of
" ' "Starting and Operating ," Section 2 of this manual,) ,
TRAILER TOWING tiPS
Getting 'Started
El<1for!'~~t~ring , J r affifi ' wittk~ , l!1'i\lU' ,, ~t , . i1as , electric bral<es " starlthe V9hic , 1e
and "' fi Biler'moving arxrapply the'traller bral<es by hand to be 'sure the trailer
brakes ,are working and the traijer,electrical syslem is connectoo,
, _. - , ',' -"C ' , ", " - •
Engine Cooling
If your engine overheats, fatlQwthe steps url(ier, "Engine Cooling System" in
"In Case at Emergency ," Section 3 of this manual.
Long Uphill Grades
When going up long grades, you can reduce the chance of engine overheating
by turning off the air conditioner, if so equipped, '
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TralJsaxle
See the method for checking the transaxle fluid level in "Service and
Maintenance" Section 5 of this manual.
Parking
You should not park vehicles with trailers on a grad (hill). However, ff you must
park
on agrade, these stepsrrust be followed:
1. Apply the regular brakes,
2. Have son')eone place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels.
a. When the wheel'chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the
chocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake. '
5. Shill the transaxle to "P "(Park).
If the vehicle is parked on a grade, don't shill the.trans""le to .. "P"(Park) until
the..trailer wheelsare·chocked .and !he parking brake is set. If you do, the
weight of the vehicle and trailer may put so much force on the parking pawl
in
the transaxle that it may be hard to shill out of "P"(Park).
When starting, after be;ngPalk Iid on S'g-ada:
1. Apply the regular brakes and hold.
2. Start the engine in '·P"(Park).
3. Shill into ge ar and release the parking brake.
4. Release the regular brakes and drive until the chocks are free.
5. Apply
the regular brakes ,,!,d have.your helper remove.tl]. s, . ct1o!;ks . ·.
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SECTION 2
. .; .
STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS.CAUTION
(CARBON MONOXIDE)
00 not breathe eXhaust,. gas because ~Contains carbon monoxide, Which bY
itself has no color or odoi . CB)"bon monoxicje ~ a dangerous' gas, Hcan cause
unconsciousness and can be lethal. .
~ at any time you think eXMust fu;;:,e~ lire enlij,illgtIi<i vehfCle,""~~ ' the caUse
cjetennined andCOlTected as sOOn asp()ssible. ~ you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with All windows fully OPEN.
Protect ag""st carbQ~ . (!lOnoxid!l~nl(y into the vehiclebQdy. The best.way is
to
keep the engine exhaust system, vehicle body and body ventilation system
properly maintained, We recommend that the 'eXhaust system and body be
inspected
bY a competenttechnician:· .
'. each time the vehicle is raised for an oil change;
• whenever a chang!) is noticed in the
SOUnd of the eXMust system;
• whenever the exhaust system, underbody or rear 01 the vehicle is d8maged
or becomes corro<led :
See your Maintenance Schedule folder for parts requiring inspection.
To allow proper operation of your vehicle's ventilatiollsystlil'ni' keepth8 'alr i~let
grille in front 01 the windshield clear 01 snow, leaves or other obStructions at aH
times. ." , . , ' " .. ,. ,:" .
00 not parkor idle this vehicle wijh \i\e'v,,,,iiliftlOifsystei'il'cdntrol Sl!lfj\p/).;rJh",. ,.
"0"" position with the engine running for more than 10 .minutes, "Even wijh
the ventilation system on,':. (1.!nr)inQ , f!le f3!1!jin , el"hile pB)"ked is not
recommended.
Entry of,carbon monoxide into the car body is poSsible with a
poorly repaired, d~9ed, Or corr~ . ex~ system or body. '. '
00 not run the engine in CONFINED areas (~uCh as garages or ne~t to a '
building) any more than needed
to move the ve/:licle., when the vehicle has to
be stopf'>eil ,in 'an UNCON'IIIE1:f'are8:' with th9 engine ruming for'any more
than a few minutes; take the following·steps; '· ·
A. Adjust the heating or cOOling system to force outSidE. air into the vehicle as
IoIlows: ..
1, On vehicles not equipped with air.conditioning, set the fan 10 medium
or high speed .
2. OnvehiclesequippedViijh 'air condijior\ing, set .the fan to medium ()I'
high speed and the right-hand control lever to any' position except
"Off" or "Max . '"
B. Keep the exhaust tailpipe area clear of snow and other material to help
reduC9the buildup of.exhaust gases under the vehicle.
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