User manual CHEVROLET LUMINA 1997

[. . . ] 1 '997 / 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 R'S 1? Supplement to the1997 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo Owner's Manuals This is a correction to informationfound on page 2-34and 2-35 (Lumina)and page 2-34 (Monte Carlo). Daytime Running Lamps Automatic / Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released. When the DRL are only your reduced intensity on, high-beam headlamps will be on. [. . . ] much speed or steering incurve causes tires to slip and a And in the acceleration skid, too 0 Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, may it be slowing down or starting to turn. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot the accelerator pedal. off a If you're being passed, make easy for the it following driver to get ahead you. Perhaps you of If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the can ease a little to the right. accelerator pedal and quickly steer the you want the way vehicle togo. If you start steering quickly enough, your Loss of Control vehicle may straighten out. Always ready for a be Let's review what driving experts say about what second skidif it occurs. happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to what the driver has asked. do a Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When are far enough you ahead of the passed vehicle to its front in your see inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move backinto the right lane. The vehicle you is just passed may seem tobe farther awayfrom you than it really is. ) In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. are 4-14 Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material ison the road. For safety, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It isimportant to slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best toavoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). You may not realize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn torecognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface" -- and slow down when youhave any doubt. If you have the anti-lock braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have anti-lock, then in a braking skid (where the wheels are no longer rolling), releaseenough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels rolling again. [. . . ] Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioLlH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone numberfor ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. 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 Chevrolet CustomerAssistance Center P. O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 8-11 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATIO The following publications covering the operation servicing of your vehicle be purchased by filling out and can the Service Publication Order Form this book and mailing in with your check, money order, in it or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below) CURRENT PUBLlCAmONSFOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. [. . . ]