User manual CHEVROLET LUMINA 1995

[. . . ] 0 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual ~~ ~~~ ~ ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and to operate your how sound system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road how to drive under different conditions. [. . . ] Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. (See "Tires" in the Index. ) 0 4-17 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets the is amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip an unknown into part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross-country trip. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving. ") Treat a green light as a warning signal. there becausethe corner is busy enough to need When a light turns green, and before you start to just move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 0 0 4-18 Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Switch your turn signal, check on your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limit orto the prevailing rate if it's slower. Then use your turn signal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just beforeyou leave thelane, glance quickly over your expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are safest the shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your of all roads. "blind" spot. 4-19 Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip?you keepit If Once you are moving on freeway, make certain you the If allow a reasonable following distance, Expect to move serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. it needs Of service, haveit done before starting out. you'll find experienced and service experts in able When you want to leave freeway, move to the proper the Chevrolet dealersall across North America. If you miss your exit do not, under ready and willing to help if you need it. Drive on the to Here are some things you can check before a trip: next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes sharply. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense motion. After driving any distance of for at higher speeds, you may tend to you are going think slower than'youactually are. 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoirfull?Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 0 Lamps: Are theyall working?Are the lenses clean? Before Leavingon a Long Trip 9- 0 Make sure you're ready. r to be well rested. you Ty If must st& when you're not fresh such as after a day's work -- don't plan to make many miles that too first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 0 Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook can easily drive in. [. . . ] some cases, they In refer to specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessaryto service the vehicle. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchasedin Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible anywhere from in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided the dealer or call by 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. 8-7 Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner sentto all GeneralMotorsdealerships/retailfacilities. assistancebookletsprovideownerswithgeneral GM monitorsproductperformance in the field. Whenoperationandmaintenanceinformation. service methodsare found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletinsare created to help the technician perform better service. Some will describe inexpensive service, others describe expensive will service. [. . . ]