Chevrolet 1994 Blazer Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1994 Blazer

Page 1: ...7 9 9 4 S U B U R B A N A N D B L A Z E R...

Page 2: ...ervice keep in mind that yourChevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested inyour complete satisfaction Your dealer invites you to return for all ofyour service needs both during and afte...

Page 3: ...t so the newowner can use it This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed We reserve the right to make changes in the productafter that time without further notice For vehicl...

Page 4: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models UTILITY I WAGON 111...

Page 5: ...road and how to drive under differentconditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Section...

Page 6: ...CTION 1 6 Each section of this manual begins with a brief list of its contents so you can often find at a glance if a section contains the information you want SECTION7 This section of the manual cove...

Page 7: ...ld hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you whatthe hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard Please read thesecautions If you don t...

Page 8: ...lp avoid the damage When you readother manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cau...

Page 9: ...your vehicle is driven I C I Fasten Safety Door 1ock Unlock Belts These symbolshave to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Parking Lights I Turn Signal Direction Fog Lights A U Hazard Warning...

Page 10: ...oster 1 3c Rear Window Defogger VentilatingFan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature BRAKE I Brake I p3 BafteryCharging System Fuel ANTI I LOCK I 4 Wheel An...

Page 11: ...Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse Hood Release n iighker Horn X...

Page 12: ...ts 1 7 SafetyBelts They re For Everyone Why Safety BeltsWork Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Pass...

Page 13: ...ats Manual Front Seat If your vehicle has a manual bucket split bench or full bench seat you can adjust it with this lever at the front of the seat Slide thelever at the front of the seat toward theou...

Page 14: ...outside of the vehicle You can also raise and lower the front and rearof the seat To raise the front of the seat move the inner switch lever up To lower the front of the seat move the inner switch le...

Page 15: ...A CAUTION 9 I...

Page 16: ...t Bench and Reclining Bucket Seats The front seatback folds forward to let you access the rear of the vehicle I To fold the seatback forward lift this lever Lift thefront of the lever and the seatback...

Page 17: ...f the lever located atthe side of the seatback andtilt the back forward toward thefront of the vehicle When you do the seat bottom will release Just pull or push the seat forward untilit stops To retu...

Page 18: ...t if you have one the seatback toward the front of the vehicle When you do the seat bottom will release Just pull or push the seat forward until it stops To return the seat to its regular position ret...

Page 19: ...the seatback forward and fold it into the seat cushion While the seat is in the folded position hang the larch plate end of theouter passenger position safety beltson the hooks at the topof each retra...

Page 20: ...ut of the way Also make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat When the seat is folded it will layflat on the floor To fold the seat push down on the lever at the outer side of the seat cu...

Page 21: ...ushion until it latches in position After returning the seat to the passenger position pull forwardon the seatback and up on the seat cushion handleto make sure the seatis locked in place Also pull th...

Page 22: ...late out of Then hang the latch plate end of the belt on the hook at thetop of the retractor cover out of the way To remove the seat fully open the rear load doors and enter the back of the vehicle Mo...

Page 23: ...latches at the bottom of the seat over the hooks in the floor Pull up on the center release handle and let the seat drop into place Release the handle to let the seat latch close and make sure it lock...

Page 24: ...operly Italso tells you some things you should not do with safety belts This figure lights up as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index It will light when you turn the key...

Page 25: ...ckled up a person wouldn t survive But mostcrashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up cansurvive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After...

Page 26: ...When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 1 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 15...

Page 27: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 16 windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 28: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q Why don t they just put in air bagssopeople won...

Page 29: ...Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts Unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled...

Page 30: ...Driver Position This section describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 19...

Page 31: ...ty Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to The lap part of the belt...

Page 32: ...Q What s wrong with this n n A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 21...

Page 33: ...Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 22...

Page 34: ...A The belt is over an armrest 1 23...

Page 35: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under thearm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 24...

Page 36: ...cross the body 8 1 A CAUT1 ON To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of I the way Before you close the door besure the belt isout of the way If you slam the...

Page 37: ...to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurtin a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the keyto making safety belts...

Page 38: ...hicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit inthe center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the...

Page 39: ...itionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted...

Page 40: ...before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate andkeep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safcty Belt Extender...

Page 41: ...er the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These p...

Page 42: ...nts and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Small...

Page 43: ...I I 1 32...

Page 44: ...mmend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In thatcase you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat whe...

Page 45: ...child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraintas the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt Make the belt as tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt long as pos...

Page 46: ...pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle...

Page 47: ...p if the child restraint has one I 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 3 4 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the chil...

Page 48: ...it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the childrestraint maker for their advice about how to attach the childrestraint properly To remove the child restraint ju...

Page 49: ...tructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child sface or neck putit behind the child restraint U 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be...

Page 50: ...retractor while you push down on the child restraint To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt andlet it goback all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be rea...

Page 51: ...o the child can wear a lapshoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show thatchildren are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they ne...

Page 52: ...the center of the vehicle but besure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body wouldhave the restraint that belts provide If the child is so sma...

Page 53: ...en around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn tlong enough to fasten your dealer willorder you an extender It sfree When you go in to order it take the heaviestcoat you will wear so the ext...

Page 54: ...ay be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says to replace th...

Page 55: ...your dealer for thecorrect part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on your title and registration And youcan find the model number on the Certificat...

Page 56: ...problem For explanationof vehicle symbols refer to Vehicle Symbols in the Introduction Keys 2 3 DoorLocks 2 5 Your Doors and How They Work 2 7 Side Doors 2 7 Tailgate Tailgate Glass and Rear Doors 2 8...

Page 57: ...ever 2 38 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 39 Windshield Wipers 2 4 0 Headlight High Low Beam 2 40 Windshield Washer 2 41 CruiseControl 2 42 Headlights and Vehicle Lighting 2 4 7 Mirrors 2 51 S...

Page 58: ...Keys i The square shaped key is for the ignition only 2 3...

Page 59: ...r a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs NOTICE Your vehicle has a numberof new...

Page 60: ...Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key 2 5...

Page 61: ...er front doorto lock all the doors at once Press the switch marked UNLOCK to unlock all the doors at once On four door models the switch on each rear door works only thatdoor s lock It won t lock or u...

Page 62: ...our Doors and How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside pull the handle up and pull the door open To open the door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open 2 7...

Page 63: ...I Tailgate Glassand Tailgate If your vehicle hasa tailgate you must raisethe rear glass beforelowering the tailgate To open the glass from the outside use your door key With the key in the lock turn t...

Page 64: ...ear glass pull up on its handle to make sure it is locked Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors on the wagon model you must open the right door first If the door is locked insert your door key in t...

Page 65: ...y in the lock and turnit to the right If you have power doorlocks you can lock the side doors as well as the rear doors from inside the vehicle For more information see Power Door Locks in this sectio...

Page 66: ...ck all the doors except the driver s Then take the door key with you New Vehicle Break NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t needan elaborate break in But it will perform betterin the long run if you fol...

Page 67: ...you Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was beforeyou inserted the key LOCK This positionlocks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s atheft deterrent feature You will only b...

Page 68: ...vehicles turn the keyto the LOCK position while pressing the key release lever down see thecaution earlier in this section about the keyrelease lever Keeping your finger on the lever pull the key stra...

Page 69: ...er than 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your startermotor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold yourkey in START If it doesn t s...

Page 70: ...o have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive...

Page 71: ...ft to 4 P Park if your vehicleis moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only when your vehicleis stopped 2 Manual Transmission Move your shift lever to neutral and hold the...

Page 72: ...l System in the Index When your engine is cold let it run for a few minutes before you move your vehicle This letsoil pressure build up Yourengine will sound louder when it s cold NOTICE If you re not...

Page 73: ...n The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil youhave and some other things Follow this chart Engine Coolant Heater Usage Viscosity Oil Grade SAE 1OW 30 SAE 15W 40 32 F to 0 F 0 Fto 10 F Below 1...

Page 74: ...you can for a starting system check If the light comeson and then goes off and you knowyour batteries are charged but your engine still won t start your vehicle needs service If the light does not co...

Page 75: ...3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet I I NOTICE After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it cou...

Page 76: ...Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever 0 P Park This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move ea...

Page 77: ...in the Index N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicle is being towed NOTICE...

Page 78: ...d on If you manually select 2 the transmissionwill drive in second gear You may use this feature forreducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery...

Page 79: ...press the accelerator pedal 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Gears Shift into 3 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2 Slowly let up on theclutch pedal as you press theaccelerator pedal Just before the ve...

Page 80: ...normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Only If your vehicle has four wheel driv...

Page 81: ...ionon snow mud ice sand or gravel It workslike a standard axle most of the time but whenone of the rear wheels hasno traction and the otherdoes the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction t...

Page 82: ...u leave the driver s seat If you are parked on a hill and the transmissionis placed in P Park before the parking brake is set theweight of the vehicle mayput too much force on the parking pawl in the...

Page 83: ...down with your rightfoot and setthe parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P Park position like this 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 If you have four wheel d...

Page 84: ...it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into I Park Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of t...

Page 85: ...Reverse turn off theengine and firmly applythe parking brake If you have four wheel drive be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are parking on a hil...

Page 86: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transmission It s better notto park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know 2 31...

Page 87: ...the Index Four Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine sdriving power to all four wheels for extra traction Toget the most satisfactionout of four wheel drive you mu...

Page 88: ...o shift into andout of four wheel drive An indicator near the lever shows you the transfer case settings The front axleportion of the indicator diagram will light up when you shift into four wheel dri...

Page 89: ...t axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for afew seconds after you shift In extremely cold weather it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift out of 2H To...

Page 90: ...e controls are on each of the side doors The driver s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well Your power windows will work whenthe ignition has beenturned to ACC or RUN Push the rear of th...

Page 91: ...utton located below the headlight switch lets you release the tailgate glass To release the glass slide the button to the right untilyou hear the latch release Then lift the window up to open If you h...

Page 92: ...adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it tothe highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To adjust the tilt steering wheel 0 While holding the st...

Page 93: ...ver The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes your h I 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High Low Beam Passing Signal Windshield Wipers 0 WindshieldWasher Cruise Cont...

Page 94: ...of the turnor lane change To signal a lane change justraise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself...

Page 95: ...om low beam to highor high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on You control the w...

Page 96: ...ad by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due toheavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heav...

Page 97: ...o water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s verycold This allowsfor expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t useradiato...

Page 98: ...ntrol shuts off To Set Cruise Control Move the Cruise Control switch to ON Get up to the speed you want Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it Take your foot off the accelerator...

Page 99: ...speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch atR A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep goingfaster until you release the switchor apply the brake You could be startled and even los...

Page 100: ...g Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at theend of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in v...

Page 101: ...eep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Out of Cruise Control...

Page 102: ...lighting symbol on it to turn on all the lights listed above as well as the headlights Push the rightside of the switch with the off symbol on it to turn off your lights Turn the dial atthe right of...

Page 103: ...sible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada The high beam headlights willcome on at reduced brightnessin daylight when The ignition is...

Page 104: ...dome lamp switch located below the headlight switch to set the dome lamps to come on automatically or remain off To turn the lightsoff just press the side of the switch marked OFF To return the light...

Page 105: ...e light with the master lighting switch symbol onit Press the button againto turn the light off Underhood Reel Light If you havean underhood reel light it is located inside the engine compartment on t...

Page 106: ...into the housing by turning the handle Then slide the light intothe holder Press PUSH on the lever to hook the light into theholder Mirrors Inside Mirror Push or pull the tab under the mirror to redu...

Page 107: ...s Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors If you have electric mirrors they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle Select the mirror you want to move by moving the center of the swi...

Page 108: ...ror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side win...

Page 109: ...e at the front or side Some visors have mirrors with lights If the mirror has lights they willcome on when youlift the mirror cover Rear Window Wiper and Washer The rear window wipedwasher switch is o...

Page 110: ...in the washer fluid bottle you may not be able to wash your rear window If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level CigaretteLighter Ashtrays The front ashtray is lo...

Page 111: ...thedoor Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or othersmoking materials could set them onfire causing damage fully Storage Compartments Your vehicle has...

Page 112: ...loor Console Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it just squeeze the buttons on both sides of the keyhole and pull up Use your round key to lock this compartme...

Page 113: ...f your vehicle has a full or split bench seat you may have a cup holder attached to the instrument panel To use the cup holder pull the handleand slide thecup holder tray out until it stops Then let t...

Page 114: ...an overhead console Ithas storage compartmentsinside it If you have a garage door opener the front overhead compartmentcan be used to convenientlystore the opener I To install the garage door opener...

Page 115: ...e button on the compartment door will contactthe control button on the garage door opener Add one peg at atime until thePUSH button on the compartment door operates the garage door opener with thecomp...

Page 116: ...in place you should onlyhave topush the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener Adjust the positionof the garage door opener and addor remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly Sungl...

Page 117: ...sunglasses in thecompartment door with the lenses facing out The rear compartment can be usedto store a small item like a book To open the rear compartment press the release button located at therear...

Page 118: ...sfor convenient storage of often used items Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrumentpanel Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books Some models have a storage pocket on each o...

Page 119: ...rrideSwitch 16 Fuse Panel 17 ParkingBrake Release Handle Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know ata glance how your vehicle is running You ll know howfast you re going...

Page 120: ...o check with your state or provincial vehicle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then it must be Butif it can t then it s set atze...

Page 121: ...attention to your warning lights andgages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem withone of your vehicle s functions As you will see in thede...

Page 122: ...brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there s a problem If the light comes on...

Page 123: ...gular brake system warning lightisn t on you still have brakes butyou don thave anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a prob...

Page 124: ...come on at all have it fixed right away If the light stayson after the engine starts or comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you havea problem You should take your vehicle in...

Page 125: ...ted at the upper right corner of the instrument cluster The Charging System Warning light shouldcome on briefly when you turn on the ignition before startingthe engine as a check to show you it is wor...

Page 126: ...ng If it does not come on at all haveit fixed right away Ifit stays on or comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you havea problem You should take your vehicle in for service s...

Page 127: ...nstrument cluster If your vehicle was firstsold when new in Canada you will have this green light on the instrument panel It will light whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on For more details abou...

Page 128: ...ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage For information on how to fill your fuel tank see Fuel Filling Your Tank in the Index For your fuel tank capacity see Fuel Tank Capacity in...

Page 129: ...oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary with engine speed...

Page 130: ...ghts For more details about high beams see Headlight High Low Beam earlier in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator Lights I The greenTurn Signal and Lane Change Indicator lights are loca...

Page 131: ...l Tachometer Cluster Gas Tachometer Cluster Diesel The fuel gage when the ignitionis on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank The gage will first indicate empty beforeyou are out of...

Page 132: ...your warranty Voltmeter Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster 14 When your engine is not running but the ignition ison in the RUN Position this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts Whe...

Page 133: ...sories and have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle as in a luggage carrier care should be taken not to block or d...

Page 134: ...and fasten it securely to theluggagecarrier Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacitywhen loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Inde...

Page 135: ...n optional 7 wire harness is stored under your vehiclealong the rear frame crossmember The harness has a30 amp in line fused battery feed wire and no connector and should be wired by a qualified elect...

Page 136: ...on the bumper step If you will be using the bumper to towa trailer you must remove the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball You must also remove both outer cutouts to attach the trailer sa...

Page 137: ...Notes 2 82...

Page 138: ...fort Controls Flow Through Ventilation System 3 2 3 2 Heating System 3 4 Electronic Heating Air Conditioning System 3 5 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Wagon Models 3 8 Rear Window Defogger...

Page 139: ...nditioneris in the MAX mode For more information see MAX Button in thissection VentilationTips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or anyother obstruction such as leaves The heater and...

Page 140: ...em to open and close thevents 2 i 2 p mP X I If your vehicle hasair conditioning you will find air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel You can move the vents grilles from sid...

Page 141: ...oolant heater also reduces the timeit takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature andshortens the timeit takes the heater to reach full output For more information See Engine Coolant He...

Page 142: ...the floor This setting along with Placing the lever between positions sends air outboth vents Temperature Lever The lowerlever on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowing...

Page 143: ...flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle PressCOLD for cooler air and press HOT for warmer air Release the bar when the system reaches the temperature you want The temperature is shown on the...

Page 144: ...n to blend toward the position chosen To stop thesystem between positions just press the SAME side of the button again A CButton Press the button marked A C to turn your air conditioner on and off The...

Page 145: ...et whenever the vehicle is moving forward If the OFF button was pressed you must press A C MAX or one of the BLEND buttons for the systemto come back on Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Wagon...

Page 146: ...l can be used to increase and decrease the air flow Rear Heater WithoutRear Air Conditioning If you have a rear heater without rear air conditioning the control switch is located on the instrument pan...

Page 147: ...e To regulate the air flow location adjust the center knob on the control panel Turn the knob toward the leftfor tloor vent air flow or toward the right for headliner vent air flow Generally the upper...

Page 148: ...much snow or ice as possible first To turn on the rear window defogger find the switch marked REAR DEFOGon your instrument panel just below the heater system Press the right side of the switch with th...

Page 149: ...lume control to the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound ButFM signals can only reach about 10to 40 miles 16...

Page 150: ...interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check withyour dealer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobileradio and telep...

Page 151: ...Within 5 seconds press one of the five pushbuttons to store the station seconds Whenever you press that button the preset station will return How to OperateYour AM FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette...

Page 152: ...adio station frequency TUNE decreases radio station frequency BASS Button Press the BASS button to adjust the bass level BASS increases the bass BASS decreases bass Adjust the TREB and BASS buttons to...

Page 153: ...he preset station will re turn Clock To set the clock just a Press the SET button The word SET will light up in the electronic display 0 Within 5 seconds press and holdthe SEEK button until the correc...

Page 154: ...eing played Likewise a down arrow would indicate that side 2 or B had been selected The player will automaticallyswitch to the other side of the tape when the first side ends REV To rapidly rewind the...

Page 155: ...when the time display is showing After a few seconds the readout will return to the time display SEEK Button Press the SEEK button to make the receiver seek and stop at the next higher available stati...

Page 156: ...them Press the left and right buttons to adjust the left andright speaker balance Pressing the top and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume balance or fade The relative balance and...

Page 157: ...to the cassette entry door the tape side goes in first Once the tape is playing use the radio controlbuttons for volume balance and fade just as you do for the radio The arrows on the player indicate...

Page 158: ...anddown arrow belowthe word TAPE on the cassette deck let you know which side of the tape is currently playing For more information see PROG in this section FWD Button To rapidly advance the tape pre...

Page 159: ...15hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tapeor the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean th...

Page 160: ...sive Driving DrunkenDriving 4 2 Control of a Vehicle Braking 4 5 Steering 4 7 Steering Tips 4 7 Off RoadRecovery 4 9 Passing 4 9 LossofControl 4 10 Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle...

Page 161: ...oll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all moto...

Page 162: ...ple if the same person drank three double martinis 3ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person sBAC would beclose to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinkin...

Page 163: ...amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up I ll be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency aneed to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A p...

Page 164: ...vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly withthe surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition ofthe road wet dry icy tire tread and th...

Page 165: ...ontof you You slam on the brakes Here s whathappens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowingdown If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately workthe brakes at...

Page 166: ...effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driverlost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driv...

Page 167: ...car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a childdarts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t...

Page 168: ...riverof a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for justthe right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not n...

Page 169: ...tunity If other cars are lined upto pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take carethat someone isn t tryingto pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Rememberto glance over your shoulder a...

Page 170: ...ion try yourbest to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including enginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface...

Page 171: ...sewill help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and servic...

Page 172: ...uickly Does your vehicle have a winch If so be sure to read the winch instructions In a remote area a winchcan be handy if you get stuck But you ll want to know how to use it properly Getting Familiar...

Page 173: ...h of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning del...

Page 174: ...be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Drivin...

Page 175: ...the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptibleto the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive...

Page 176: ...the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to P Park or shift to N Neutral if your vehicle has a manual transmission and restart the engine Then shift to reverse release the parking brake...

Page 177: ...What shouldI do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in P Park or the manual transmission in first gear and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill side...

Page 178: ...down may be too steep to drive across You could roll over if you don t drive straight down 0 Never go downhill with the transmission in N Neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift...

Page 179: ...ill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tiresto slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways itcan hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden o...

Page 180: ...turning ismore difficult and you ll need longer braking distances It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeperthe mud the lower thegear Inreally deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle...

Page 181: ...oughit If it s deep enough tocover your wheelhubs axles or exhaust pipe don t tryit you probably won t get through Also water thatdeep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the water isn t t...

Page 182: ...o the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs wi...

Page 183: ...ghts slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the...

Page 184: ...ignals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise tokeep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replaceyour windshield wiper inse...

Page 185: ...sually happens at higher speeds Therejust isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down whenit is raining Some OtherRainy Weather Tips Turn on ybur low beam headlights...

Page 186: ...up withtraffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the otherdrivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passin...

Page 187: ...comfortable clothing and shoes you can easilydrive in Is your vehicle ready for along trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it donebefore starting out O...

Page 188: ...irst beaware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sureyour vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check y...

Page 189: ...The lowergears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb thehill better 0 Stay in your ownlane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cutacross the cen...

Page 190: ...cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help providetract...

Page 191: ...our anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on drypavement See...

Page 192: ...n help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blan...

Page 193: ...ine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do itas little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and...

Page 194: ...gage a power take off 1 Set theparking brake 2 Shift the transmission into N Neutral 3 Hold the clutch pedal down and engage the power take off If you are going to drive the vehicle shift the transmis...

Page 195: ...ar brakes asyou normally would Using a Transfer Case Mounted Power Take Off Automatic Transmission 1 Set the parking brake 2 Shift the transfer case into N Neutral 3 Shift the transmission into N Neut...

Page 196: ...Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you...

Page 197: ...Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer isan important weight to measure because it affects the totalor gross weight of your vehicle The...

Page 198: ...g a trailer with a utility model that when loaded will weigh more than 3 000 pounds 1 361 kg or with a wagon model that when loaded will weigh more than 4000 pounds 1 800 kg be sure to use a properly...

Page 199: ...nder that sends the fluidto the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this if youdo it will bend and finally breakoff Use steel brake tubing Will the trailer brake parts take 3 000 psi 20 650kPa...

Page 200: ...ire heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passe...

Page 201: ...ou don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduceyour speed to around 45 mph 70 k d h to reduce...

Page 202: ...ase is in a 6 Release the regular brakes drive gear not in N Neutral When YouAre Readyto Leave After Parking ona Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Sh...

Page 203: ...omatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you...

Page 204: ...cur on the road Hazard Warning Flasher 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jumpstarting 5 3 TowingYourVehicle 5 7 Engine Overheating 5 10 Engine Fan Noise 5 24 If a Tire GoesFlat 5 24 Changing a Flat Tire 5...

Page 205: ...will flashon and off But they won t flashif you re braking Press the buttonin to make your frontand rear turn signals flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your ke...

Page 206: ...to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wo...

Page 207: ...each but be sure the vehicle s aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t beable to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the...

Page 208: ...a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go topositive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part D...

Page 209: ...it to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative cable Don t let the other en...

Page 210: ...Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing...

Page 211: ...When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s...

Page 212: ...n therear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear wheels have to be supported on a d...

Page 213: ...gFrom the Rear Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel If you have a diesel engine you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel...

Page 214: ...eam Is Coming From Your Engine I NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty...

Page 215: ...erheat warning you can drive Just to besafe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn tcome back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle r...

Page 216: ...he radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems t...

Page 217: ...D mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at thecoolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about theproper coolant mix NOTI...

Page 218: ...tank is ator above the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can addthe proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cool...

Page 219: ...and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressurecap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss m...

Page 220: ...radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolantrecovery tank tothe COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap...

Page 221: ...er mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Thenreplace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck rei...

Page 222: ...adiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damagefrom running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be...

Page 223: ...the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including thecoolant surge tank pressure cap is...

Page 224: ...the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant 1 You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure c...

Page 225: ...ap If youhear a hiss waitfor that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Thenkeep turning thecap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Openthe air bleed valve lo...

Page 226: ...ure cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out forthe engine fan s 6 By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be l...

Page 227: ...ges If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blowout while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much morelikely to leak outslowly But if y...

Page 228: ...nd wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers The followingsteps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire The equipment you ll need is located in the...

Page 229: ...t open the tire cover if you have one Turn the wing nut to the left and take it and the adapter off the bolt Take the tireout of the vehicleand remove the tire cover Jack and Tools Utiliiy Models I If...

Page 230: ...femergency gloves secured to the jack You can use them when changing the tire or during other emergency situations Remember to replace them with the jack so you will have them handy if needed later Ja...

Page 231: ...and then take the tools outof the box Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves secured to thejack You can use them when changing the tire or during other emergency situations Remember to repla...

Page 232: ...lity Models 3 4 5 1 Retainer 2 Nut 3 Jack Secure Jack in Vehicleas Shown Jack Storage Wagon Models 4 Jack Stbrage Box 5 Bracket 1 Retainer 2 Nut 3 Jack Secure Jack in Vehicleas Shown 4 Jack Storage Bo...

Page 233: ...UP Marking DOWN Marking i I The ratchet has anUP and a DOWN marking 5 30...

Page 234: ...ft the jack head alittle Before raising the vehicle do the following things Put your spare tire near the flat tire Remove the wheel trim i 2 If there isa wheel cover pry along the edge until it comes...

Page 235: ...m ring remove it by using the flat end of the wheel wrench If the wheelhas a smooth center piece or a center piece with 1 I recessed nuts place the flat end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the whee...

Page 236: ...ck lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Front Position Rear Position Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet to the right Make surethe UP marking faces you Use the jack han...

Page 237: ...Remove all the wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface...

Page 238: ...Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub L Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchetto the left L...

Page 239: ...t Torque in the Index Put the wheel trim backon For vehicles with plasticnut caps tighten the caps until they arefinger tight then tighten theman additional one half turn with the ratchet Remove any w...

Page 240: ...n as shown for your model See thejack andjack tools storage diagramsearlier in this section Secure theemergency gloves if your vehicle has them to the jackusing the provided strap Slide theretainer ov...

Page 241: ...hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown Tire Storage Wagon Model If you have a wagon model use these locations 1 I Bolt 2 J Bolt 3 Carrier 4 Spare Tire 5 Adapter 6 Nut 7 Cover 8 Use Lowe...

Page 242: ...Pinfor LT265 Tire or Lower Hole and Pin For LT225 245 Tires 8 J Bolt Put thecover back on the tireif your vehicle has one Put the tire into the vehicle over the bolt Slide the adapter onto the bolt in...

Page 243: ...hicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back andforth between R Reverse and a forward gear or with a manual trans...

Page 244: ...mud ice or snow your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle You may need to use them if you re stuck off road and need to be pulled to...

Page 245: ...NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged andit would not be covered by warranty 5 42...

Page 246: ...ted to its appearance care Service 6 3 Fuel Gasoline Engines Diesel Fuel Requirementsand Fuel System Checking ThingsUnder the Hood 6 4 6 5 6 14 HoodRelease 6 14 Cleaning Your Diesel Engine 6 15 Engine...

Page 247: ...essure 6 62 Tire Inspectionand Rotation 6 64 When It s Time for New Tires 6 65 Buying New Tires 6 66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 6 66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 6 67 Wheel Replacement 6 68 Tire...

Page 248: ...vice Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want toget the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the prop...

Page 249: ...s than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel ratedat 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine...

Page 250: ...asolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System Some states and provinces have restric...

Page 251: ...For 18 C use Number 1 D If you re drivingin very cold temperatures and can t get Number 1 D or a winterized Number 2 D you can useone gallon of kerosene for every two gallons of diesel fuel Once you...

Page 252: ...er from fuel filter Drain fuel filter immediately If no water can be drained and light stays on seeyour dealer forassistance Drain fuel filter immediately If no water can be drained water may be froze...

Page 253: ...ne and allow it to idle until clear fuel is observed 6 Stop the engine and close the water drain valve 7 Remove the fuel resistant container and properly dispose of the contaminated fuel To find out h...

Page 254: ...es If the engine stalls and you think that you ve run out of fuel do this First open the fuel filter air bleed valve If there is air thenyou are probably out of fuel To restart your engine 1 If you re...

Page 255: ...filter by opening theair bleed valve andthe water drain valve This prevents the fuel from spilling asyou replace the filter Drainthe fuel into a fuel resistant container and dispose of it properly 1 T...

Page 256: ...nt of the vehicle Push the element in until the mating surfacestouch With the air bleed valve open turn your ignition key to RUN for 10to 15 seconds Wait one minute for your starter to cool Do this un...

Page 257: ...ll be damaged All of that means costly repairs thatwouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask anauto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country w...

Page 258: ...on as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle inthe Index When youput the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise I NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the r...

Page 259: ...inside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release locatedjust to the passenger side of the center of the grill Lift the hood Your vehicle if it has air c...

Page 260: ...the hood and close it firmly Cleaning Your Diesel Engine NOTICE If you spray or pour water or any other liquid on your engine when it is warm or hot or when it is running you could cause serious dama...

Page 261: ...oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level To Check Engine Oil I Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in allthe way Remove it aga...

Page 262: ...e cover Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of th...

Page 263: ...URERANGE HOT WEATHER F 100 8 0 60 4 a 20 0 C 38 27 1 6 4 7 18 I SAE SW 30 PREFERRED LOOK FOR ONE OFTHESE LABELS SAE 1OW 30 IF NEITHERSAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS AREAVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY B...

Page 264: ...SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED DO NOTUSESA 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR As shown...

Page 265: ...ore e SAE 5W 30 Vehicles with Light Duty Emissions 8500 GVWR or Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words onthe container will help you save fuel These three things are usually included in a doughnut...

Page 266: ...every other oil change after that Heavy Duty Emissions If none of them is true change the oil every6 000 miles 10000 km or 12 months whichever comes first Change the filter at thefirst oil change and...

Page 267: ...ur used oil ask your dealer a service stationor alocal recycling centerfor help Engine Oil Diesel Engines It s a good idea to check your engine oil level every time you getfuel In order to get an accu...

Page 268: ...iesand Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engineoil fill...

Page 269: ...e CF 4 SG or CE SH or CE SG oil These may be listed as shown or in reverse order for example SWCF 4 Other letters may also be listed such as SH CD CE CF 4 These letters show American Petroleum Institu...

Page 270: ...R ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED S A E 15W 40 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 15W 40 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE low 30 if it s going to be colder than 32 F 0 C before yo...

Page 271: ...ter every 2 500 miles 4 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first If none of them is true change the oil and filter every 5 000 miles 8 000 km or 12 months whichever comes first What to Do with Used Oi...

Page 272: ...place theair filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will dam...

Page 273: ...ps and push therear of the cover toward the engine Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed R...

Page 274: ...ear until the engine temperaturegage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hot check procedures Tocheck transmissionfluid cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been s...

Page 275: ...nd then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in theCOLD area for a cold check or inthe HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot ch...

Page 276: ...sh the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed How...

Page 277: ...ere s how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at thefiller plug...

Page 278: ...level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it sin place in the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Checkand Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Sche...

Page 279: ...ransfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how oftento check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant What to Use...

Page 280: ...e level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole What to use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Engine C...

Page 281: ...ged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty TOO much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and otherparts Some conditions such as air trapped in the coolin...

Page 282: ...t To Check Coolant When yourengine is cold the coolantlevel should be at COLD or alittle higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to HOT or a little higher ToAdd Coolant If you needmore...

Page 283: ...e COLD mark or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be above the COLD mark If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant ToAdd Coolant If you need morecoolant add t...

Page 284: ...cap lined up withthe ovefflow tube on the radiator filler neck NOTICE Your radiator capis a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine d...

Page 285: ...enginedamage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the top tube of the coolantsurge tank Thermostat Engine coolanttemperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant...

Page 286: ...hot the level should be at the FULL mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark Whaf foAdd Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindof fluid to us...

Page 287: ...concentrated washer fluid followthe manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can causethe solution to freeze and damageyour washer fluid tank a...

Page 288: ...out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since aleak means that sooner orlater your brakes won t workwell or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your b...

Page 289: ...hen you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supremell GM P a r tNo 1052535 Use new brakefluid from a sealed containeronly andalways clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before...

Page 290: ...m brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires...

Page 291: ...many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Other Maintenance Items Front Suspensionand Steering Linkage Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often tolubricate the fitt...

Page 292: ...correct replacement belt Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this The Accessory Drive BeltRouting label on your vehicle will show you how to route thebelt your vehicle uses Windshield...

Page 293: ...ommended Fluids and Lubricants forthe proper lubricant to use Propeller ShaftSlip Splines See your maintenance scheduleto find out how often the slip splines must be lubricated See Recommended Fluids...

Page 294: ...ck after using a de icer of this type Tailgate Handle The tailgate handle pivotpoints on your vehicle should be lubricatedto keep it working smoothly Your maintenance schedulewill tell you how often t...

Page 295: ...n t running Sealed Beam Headlights 3 Unplug and remove the headlight headlight and put it inplace 5 Install the 4 Plug in the new retainer to the headlight and tighten the 1 Remove the four screws fro...

Page 296: ...degreaser and wipe the bulb dry Composite Headlights 6n k I i 1 Remove the two screws at the top of the radiator support 2 Pull the headlight lens assembly out 3 Unplugthe electrical connector 4 Turn...

Page 297: ...5 Push in gently on thebulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 6 Put the new bulb in the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight right until it lo...

Page 298: ...et to the 7 Put the parking turn signal light assembly back into the vehicle and the right until it is tight right until it locks tighten the screws Side Marker Lights with Sealed Beam and Composite H...

Page 299: ...marker assembly and turn it to the right to tighten it 6 Replace the parking turn signal light assembly and tighten the screws Roof Marker Lights 1 Remove the screws and lift off the lens 2 Pull the b...

Page 300: ...er forassistance Rear Lights 1 Open the tailgate or rear doors 2 Remove the two black plastic plugs in therear light holes I 3 assembly access Remove the two rear light assembly screws inside the fend...

Page 301: ...es caused by electrical problems See Fuses andCircuit Breakers in the Indexfor more information The headlight wiring is protectedby a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will ca...

Page 302: ...e fuse in the battery feed wire This fuseis near the junction block See Trailer Wiring Harness in the Index for more information Fuse Block The fuseblock is behind an access door at the bottomof the i...

Page 303: ...damage your three way catalytic converter and other enginecomponents Three Way Catalytic Converter diesel engines Your vehicle s three way catalytic converter isdesigned to reduce the particulates in...

Page 304: ...NE SOON Lamp on your instrumentpanel will come on Loading Your Vehicle MFD BY GENERAL MOT0RSCORP iIN EFFECT I MODEL I S P E E D w u TIRE SIZE RTG FilM PSllKPA COLD q pnri SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIO...

Page 305: ...rability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way NOTICE Your warrantydoes not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you...

Page 306: ...t subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle Weigh your vehicle with thetrailer hitch attached so that you won t go over the GVWR or the GAWR You ll get thebest performance if you spread...

Page 307: ...ire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from eachof these manufacturers Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label which is onthe rear edge of the...

Page 308: ...ugh air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get 0 Unusual wear Bad h...

Page 309: ...essures should neverexceed 10psi 70kPa above the inflation specified for the maximum loadof the tire Tire lnspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the...

Page 310: ...f tread remaining You need a uew tire if 0 You can see theindicators at three or more places around the tire You can seecord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread orsidewall is cracked...

Page 311: ...range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Uniform TireQuality Grading The followinginformation relates to the system developed by the United States Nat...

Page 312: ...elsof performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum requiredby law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excess...

Page 313: ...d have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you needto replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only wit...

Page 314: ...anufacturer s instructions If you can hear thechains contacting your vehicle stop andretighten them If the contact continues slow downuntil it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your ve...

Page 315: ...dust and loose dirt Wipevinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your GM dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They willclean normal spots and stains...

Page 316: ...ryer ora heat lamp NOTICE Be careful witha hair dryeror heat lamp You could scorch the fabric 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaneron Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cl...

Page 317: ...er Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left ona vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to...

Page 318: ...isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasivecleaners furniture Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work polish or sh...

Page 319: ...eld is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously witha cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper...

Page 320: ...sually needed However you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome orstainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish s...

Page 321: ...illcorrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of fin...

Page 322: ...leaner 1602 0 473L Fabric Cleaner 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner 6 Ibs 2 72 kg Multi Purpose Powder Cleaner 8 oz 0 237L Vinyl Top 16oz 0 4731 Preservatone 8 02 0 237L Spot Lifter Cleaner USAGE Removes old...

Page 323: ...appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it ifyou look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certi...

Page 324: ...Engine Identification I 4 The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts m U E a W f I P 0 cv A E I 6 79...

Page 325: ...dto order parts On this label is 0 your VIN the modeldesignation paintinformation and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add...

Page 326: ...entification Gas Engines Engine Type VIN Code Fuel System Produced By Emissions 5 7L V8 K TBIT U S CAN JJD HD Light Duty Emissions with 8500 GVWR and below or Heavy Duty Emissions with 8501 GVWR and a...

Page 327: ...Capacity ENGINE 5 7L 6 5L 6 5L 7 4L VIN K ST F N QTY Without Filter 4 Quarts 3 8 Liters 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters QTY With Filter 5 Quarts 4 8 Liters 7 Quarts 6 5 Liters 7 Quarts 6 5 Liters 7 Quarts 6 5 Lit...

Page 328: ...ge Tank Cap 6 5L S PF3S A917C TPI 006 RC33 7 4L N PF35 A348C cv774c CR43TS GF48I RC36 6 5L F PF35 A9 17C TP1006 RC33 Heavy Duty Emission Engine Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning r...

Page 329: ...Fuse Block 1 FUSE LEGEND I 1 5 AMP I TAN 1 I 7 5 AMP I BROWN 1 I I I 25 AMP I CLEAR 1 I 30 AMP I GREEN 1 PANEL LPS 6 84...

Page 330: ...Relay Dome Lamp Ctsy and Glove Box Lps TR 9 Radio Memory Clock FUSE CIRCUIT BREAKER 20 Amp 15Amp 10Amp 10Amp 15 Amp 25 Amp 20 Amp Horn Relay Horn Feed Park 20 Amp Lamps C49 SW Illum Headlamp On 5 Amp...

Page 331: ...ood Lamp Reel Lamp Suburban Only 6052 H6054 6052 9005 INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Roof Console Lamps Courtesy Lamp Heater or A C Control Lamp Four Wheel Drive Indicator Four Wheel Drive Shift Le...

Page 332: ...ination Tachometer Cluster Headlamp Beam Indicator Directional Signal Indicator Brake Warning Indicator Safety Belt Warning Check Gages Indicator Malfunction Indicator Service Engine Soon Lamp Upshift...

Page 333: ...Notes 6 88...

Page 334: ...ervices 7 4 Maintenance Schedule I 7 6 Maintenance Schedule I1 7 8 Maintenance Schedule I Maintenance Schedule I1 Maintenance Schedule I 7 14 Maintenance Schedule I1 7 16 Explanation of Scheduled Main...

Page 335: ...e proper parts and practices Your Vehicle andthe Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended mainte...

Page 336: ...d manner See Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle in the Index use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Proper Maintenance Services To find the proper maintenance sc...

Page 337: ...K TBIT LD HD 7 44 V8 N TBIT LD HD Light Duty Emissions with 8500 GVWR and belowor Heavy Duty Emissions with 8501 GVWR and above Throttle Body Injection Engine Emissions Classification Diese Engines En...

Page 338: ...meters and the outside temperatures are below freezing The engineis at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery stop and go traffic or commercial use 0 You operate in dusty areas or off...

Page 339: ...urces Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof vehicle useful life General Moto...

Page 340: ...OLINE ENGINES WITH LIGHT DUTY EMlSSlONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE fi continued THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100 000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER60 000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS T0402 T0...

Page 341: ...r Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this aintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto the mpletionof vehicle useful life General Mot...

Page 342: ...THE SERVICESSHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100000 km ARE TO BE DONEAFTER 60 000 MILESAT THE SAME INTERVALS T0403a T0903a 7 9...

Page 343: ...Spark Plug Wire Inspection EGR System Inspection Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve EVRV Inspection Engine TimingCheckk FuelTank Cap and Lines Inspection Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Inspect...

Page 344: ...GASOLINE ENGINES WITH HEAVY DUTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE continued THE SERVICES SHOWNON THIS CHARTUP TO 60 000 MILES 100 000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER60 000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS TO405 7 11...

Page 345: ...vice See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index A A NoiseEmissionControlService H Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States t To determine the emissions classificationo...

Page 346: ...GASOLINE ENGINES WITH HEAVY DUTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEIFl continued 7 13...

Page 347: ...onditions off road may require the air filter tl often as every300 miles 483 km and replacedas necessary An EmissionControlService See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services in this section A A...

Page 348: ...DIESEL ENGINES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEt f continued THE SERVICESSHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES I00000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER60 000 MILESAT THE SAME INTERVALS T0409lT0909 7 15...

Page 349: ...1 Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan 0 0 CheckAH Every 12 Monthsor 22ExhaustPressureRegulatorValve Inspection 23 Tire and 0 0 24 Drive Axle 0 0 0 0 25 Brake Systems Inspection AnEmissionCo...

Page 350: ...DIESEL ENGINES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE1fl continued THE SERVICES SHOWNON THIS CHARTUP TO 60 000 MILES 100 000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60 000 MILESAT THE SAME INTERVALS TO411 TO911...

Page 351: ...en the weather is cold let them warm up before lubricationor they could bedamaged Also be sure to check all the vehiclefluid levels at this time 3 CLUTCH FORK BALL STUD LUBRICATION 5 SPEED MANUAL TRAN...

Page 352: ...SYSTEM INSPECTION Check the Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve System for any worn plugged or collapsed hoses Have the system checked as described in the Service Manual 9 FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT Re...

Page 353: ...djustor replace as needed Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hookup routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed SHIELDS AND UNDERHOOD...

Page 354: ...hicle wheels or fasteners are new have the wheel fastener torque set at the first 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1600 and 10000 km Block the tires opposite those being removed to keep the vehicle from...

Page 355: ...Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be made at the time period specified to help ensure proper safety emission performance and dependability of your vehicle Be sure any ne...

Page 356: ...gearshift position With an automatic transmission the key should turnto LOCK only when the gear shift is in P Park On vehicles with a key release lever tryto turn the key to LOCK without pressing the...

Page 357: ...wear or lack of lubrication Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Lubricate the steering linkage Accelerator Control System On gasoline engines lub...

Page 358: ...ne or in combination with others such as CF 4 SG CE SH or CE SG etc The designation may also be listed in reverse order such as SH CF 4 To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine s...

Page 359: ...s of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and spring anchor b Release Pawl Front Wheel Bearings Propeller Shaft Spline Universal Joint a Engine Oil GM Part No 1050109or equiv...

Page 360: ...1050109 or equivalent ora synthetic light weight engine oil SAE 5W 30 Chassis Lubricant GM Part No I2346003 or equivalent orlubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Opti...

Page 361: ...ance Services is performed record the date odometer reading services performed listitem numbers and who performed the services in the appropriate column In addition retain copies of your receipts Itis...

Page 362: ...se under hood checks at each fuel fill Check the engine oil level and add if necessary Check the engine coolantlevel in the recovery bottle and add if necessary Check the windshield washer fluid level...

Page 363: ...lingSystem Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank gasoline engine or only at the coolant surge tank diesel engine The fluid level should be at the COLD mark See Page6 35 1 Transmissio...

Page 364: ...omer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD 8 3 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 3 Reporting Safety DefectsTo T...

Page 365: ...of Canada CustomerAssistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Ricoor U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 13 15 In alloth...

Page 366: ...sparticipation in this program Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfiedwith your new vehicle Our experiencehas shown if a situation ariseswher...

Page 367: ...wsmay require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the Chevrolet Customer As...

Page 368: ...K1G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or TransportCanada in a situation like this we certainly hope you llnotify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or wri...

Page 369: ...smith Tire repair Rental car or taxi Additional services as necessary The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality andpriority service When roadside services arereq...

Page 370: ...ered by your Chevrolet Geo dealership service management Claim amounts should reflectall actual costs 0 ChevroletlGeo Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Li...

Page 371: ...find in the index and how you can get one What You ll Find in the Index A list of PSP s published by Chevrolet in a model year 1990or later PSP s coveringall models of Chevrolet cars orlight trucks l...

Page 372: ...PSP s are at your participating Chevrolet dealer You can ask tosee them A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians Theyare not meantfor the do it yourselfer Technicians have theeq...

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Page 374: ...I i cn w L i s c I 2 t 0 4 a P P I I I I I...

Page 375: ...alizer 3 18 CassetteDeck 3 20 Cassette TapePlayer Care 3 22 AutomaticTransmission 2 21 Fluid 6 28 Axle 2 32 6 33 Front 6 35 Rear 6 33 RearLockine 6 33 B Battery 6 49 Belts See Safety Belts BetterBusin...

Page 376: ...roblems 6 72 Vinyl or Leather 6 73 WheelsandTires 6 75 Windshield 6 74 Clock 3 16 3 19 Comfort Controls 3 2 Console Floor 2 57 Overhead 2 59 ConvenienceNet 2 78 Coolant See Engine Cooling System Capac...

Page 377: ...assing 4 9 Skidding 4 11 Stuck in Deep Snow 4 33 5 40 Throughwater 2 15 4 22 Uphill 4 16 Winter 4 30 WithaTrailer 4 36 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Freeway 4 27 E Electrical System Engine Add on Equipment Addin...

Page 378: ...er 2 41 6 42 Four wheel Drive 2 32 6 34 TransferCase 2 33 6 34 FrontAxle 6 35 Fuel 6 4 FillingYourTank 6 12 ForeignCountries 6 12 Gage 2 74 Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 5 Tankcapacity 6 82 FusesandCirc...

Page 379: ...efogger 3 11 TemperatureLever 3 6 Hitches 4 39 Hood LatchesandHinge 6 48 Release 6 14 Horn 2 37 HydraulicClutch 6 32 Hydroplaning 4 26 HazardWarningFlashers 5 2 Replacement 6 50 6 86 Rear WagonModels...

Page 380: ...oints 6 48 FrontShockAbsorbers 6 46 FrontSuspension and SteeringLinkage 6 46 FrontWheelBearings 6 46 TailgateHandle 6 49 HoodLatchesandHinge 6 48 Lockcylinders 6 49 Propeller Shaft Slip Splines 6 48 R...

Page 381: ...dic Maintenance Inspections 7 18 Steering 4 7 Steering Fluid 6 40 Winches 4 64 Product Service Publications 8 7 Parkin oBrake 2 26 Passin Other Vehicles 4 9 Power DoorLocks 2 15 RadiatorPressure Cap 6...

Page 382: ...olding 1 8 Reclining 1 5 Removable 1 10 SeatbackLatches 1 5 Secondary Air Injection AIR System 6 59 Service Do It Yourself 6 3 Parts Identification Label 6 80 Publications 8 7 Replacement Parts and Fi...

Page 383: ...otation 6 64 TorqueLock 2 27 Backingup 6 41 Hitches 4 39 Maintenance 4 44 TowingYourVehicle 5 7 TrailerBrakes 4 40 Towing 4 36 WiringHarness 2 80 Trailering Package 6 61 Transfer Case 2 33 6 34 Transm...

Page 384: ...Tire Balance 6 67 Aluminum 6 75 Hub CapsNheel Nut Caps 5 22 NutTorque 6 47 6 81 Replacement 6 68 Used Replacement 6 68 Windows 2 35 Windshield Washer 2 41 Rearwasher 2 54 Washer Fluid 2 41 6 42 Winte...

Page 385: ...C 9409 I CERTIFIED Y d t B t WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE...

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