User manual CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998

[. . . ] FOR INFORMATION NOT lNCf , . ", '. , " . ;;, :$, :>5:$ Wearlng a safety belt currecrly IS U I I UI tWL ~ . - b *; @ , i, F and your passengers can do. This sectionc information about safety belt usage, air 0 1998 Chevrolet Prizrn Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. [. . . ] If you don't shift so down, you might have to use your brakesmuch that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear a manual transaxle. 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. 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 When You Are Ready to Leave After Hill Parking on a 1. Apply your regular brakes andhold the pedal down while you: 0 0 0 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. Your vehicle will need service moreoften when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Eachof these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find themquickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clearof the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pickup and store the chocks. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 4-37 @bNOTES 4-38 a Section 5 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-14 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5- 16 5-23 5-23 5-33 5-34 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1 Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button on the center of instrument panel above the audio system to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, press the button again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lampswill flash on and off. If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 5-2 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour vehicle. But please follow thesteps listed in this part to do itsafely. I 1 NOTICE: ~~ Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing pulling or it won't work, and itcould damage your vehicle. ~~~ Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: 0 They contain acid that can burn you. [. . . ] 18 6Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Transportation. Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 6 8 - 8 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Lock Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]