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Summary of Contents for 1994 S-10 Pickup

Page 1: ...4 S I O P I C K U P O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

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Page 3: ...keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period Remember if you have a concern and need help handling it to your satisfaction see the procedurein the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Thanks for cho...

Page 4: ...r that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motorsof Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 Bon...

Page 5: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models REGULAR CAB CLUB COUPE EXTENDED CAB ...

Page 6: ...t the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving suchas a flat tire or engine overheating Section 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Services This section tellsyou when to perform vehic...

Page 7: ...CTIONS1 6 Each sectionof 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 coversthe maintenance required for your vehicle SECTION8 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE This section includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the Roadside Assistance p...

Page 8: ...t could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you whatthe hazard is Thenwe tell you what todo to help avoidor reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t youor others could be hurt You w i l lalsofind a circle witha slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen vi ...

Page 9: ...p avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll alsosee warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions bluefor notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery Cautran Poss...

Page 10: ...never vour vehicle is driven 2 U Fasten Safety Door LocwUnlock Belts These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction o e Parking Lights Daytime Running Lights A Hazard Warning Flasher I Fog Lights Headlight High Beam viii ...

Page 11: ...Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Windshield Wiper I Ventilating Fan These symbolsare used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature BRAKE Brake Battery Charging System I SHIFT I Shift Light Fuel 0 Off Engine Oil Pressure ...

Page 12: ...n are s ler symbols you may see t m Fuse Hood Release Lighter Horn ...

Page 13: ...etyBeltsWork 1 8 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts 1 11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 12 Adults 1 12 DriverPosition 1 13 Lap ShoulderBelt 1 13 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 19 Right Front Passenger Position 1 19 Center Passenger Position 1 20 LapBelt 1 20 RearSeatPassengerPositions 1 21 Children 1 23 SmallerChildrenandBabies 1 23 ChildRestraints 1 25 LargerChildren 1 30 Safet...

Page 14: ...eft to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and t r yto move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Front Seat Easy Entry Only Move the lever under the frontof the seat up to unlock it Slidethe seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...nch To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up onthe lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t havea seatback reclinedif your vehicleis moving 1 3 ...

Page 16: ...eely unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lockin place There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you That s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback willfold forward The latch must be downfor the seat to work properly 1 4 ...

Page 17: ...and out of the rear vehicle area When you tilt the right front seatback fullyforward the wholeseat will slide forward 0 After someone gets into the rear seat area move the right front seatback to its original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks To get out again tiltthe seatback fully forward 1 5 ...

Page 18: ...e seat is in place then move the seatback to a vertical position To store the seat fold the seatback down on the cushion then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panels Don t let the safety belts be damaged by the hinges or the latches Safety belts should be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback Head Restraints The head restraints in this vehicle are not adjus...

Page 19: ...ex In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll bein a crash If you do have a crash you don t know ifit will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk a...

Page 20: ...afety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going 10mph 16km h so is the child ...

Page 21: ...When the bike hits block9it stops But child keeps going the the Put someone on it 1 9 I ...

Page 22: ... Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 23: ...en if you re upside down And your chanceof being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and getout is much greater if you are belted Q Whydon ttheyjust put in air bags sopeople won t have to wear safety belts A Air bags arein some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not insteadof them Eve...

Page 24: ...lt 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 a tone will also sound How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This sectionis only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are...

Page 25: ...escribes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat tosee how see Seats in the Index soyou can situp straight I 1 13 ...

Page 26: ...h plate to make sure it is secure If the beltisn tlong enough see Safety 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 quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down onthe buckle endof the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 1 14 ...

Page 27: ...d under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety beltlocks if there s a sudden stop or a crash Q What s wrong with this 1 I I 1 8 At The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protectio...

Page 28: ...Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 16 ...

Page 29: ...Q What s wrong with this I 1 I I I I 1 8 A The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times ...

Page 30: ...d acrossthe body To unlatch the belt just push the buttonon the buckle The belt should go back outof the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 18 ...

Page 31: ... way to protect the fetus is to protectthe mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this part...

Page 32: ...ap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat someone can sit in the center position 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 latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 20 ...

Page 33: ...e sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers Extended Cab Jump Seats Lap Belt These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only It s very importantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes t...

Page 34: ...lt the latch plate a little and pull the belt To make it shorter pull the belt as shown until it is snug Buckle position and release it the same wayas the lap part of the driver s safety belt see Driver Position in the Index Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Don t use child restraints on these seats ...

Page 35: ...on That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in everystate in the United Statesand in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies 1 23 ...

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Page 37: ...cured properly in the center except 60 40 bench seat or right front passenger seat If youhave a60 40 split bench seat you must use the right frontpassenger seat Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when nQ child is in it Top Strap If your chil...

Page 38: ...sing thelap belt See the earlier section about the top strapif the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child inthe child restraintas the instructionssay 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child...

Page 39: ...hild restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to workfor an adultor larger child passen...

Page 40: ...lt See the earlier section about the top strap ifthe child restraint has one 1 2 3 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portionsof the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 ...

Page 41: ...ake sure the release buttonis positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull therest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 To tightenthe belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 1 29 ...

Page 42: ... move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide 1 30 Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a c...

Page 43: ...0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 31 ...

Page 44: ... so that ina crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso small that the shoulder belt is stillvery close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that hasa lap belt if your vehicle has one Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This app...

Page 45: ...king properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing itsjob have it repaired Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you ve had acrash do you neednew belts After avery minor collision nothing may 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 lab...

Page 46: ... see your dealer for the correct part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on your title and registration And you can find the model number on the CertificatiodTire label of your vehicle See CertificatiodTireLabel in the Index The model numberon the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace Pull shoulder belt all the way...

Page 47: ... problem For explanation of vehicle symbols refer to Vehicle Symbols in the Introduction Keys 2 3 Your Doors and How They Work 2 5 SideDoors 2 5 DoorLocks 2 6 Tailgate 2 7 Theft 2 8 New Vehicle Break In 2 9 Ignitionswitch 2 10 Starting Your Engine 2 12 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 2 14 AutomaticTransmission 2 16 Five Speed Manual Transmission 2 19 LockingRearAxle 2 21 ParkingBrake 2 21 Park...

Page 48: ...e Change Indicator 2 34 Headlight High LowBeam 2 36 WindshieldWipers 2 36 Windshield Washer 2 37 Cruise Control 2 39 Lights 2 45 Mirrors 2 48 Accessory Power Outlets 2 51 CigaretteLightedAshtray 2 52 Storage Compartments 2 53 InstrumentCluster 2 55 Wamrng Lights Gages and Indicators 2 58 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL Feed Wire 2 67 Trailer Wiring Harness 2 68 2 2 ...

Page 49: ...Keys Thesquare shaped key is for the ignition only I 2 3 ...

Page 50: ...r or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you llbe able to have new ones made easilyusing these plugs NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehide i f you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sare you ...

Page 51: ...Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside lift the handle and pull the door open To open the door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open 2 5 ...

Page 52: ...and unlock your vehicle 1 From the outside Use your door key From the inside To lock the door slide the lever on your inside door to LOCK To unlock the door slide the lever on your inside door toward you You will see a red area on the lever I 2 6 ...

Page 53: ...ck the doors push on the raised area next to the key symbol Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your do or and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Tailgate You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down When you put the tailgate back up be sure it latches securely 2 7 ...

Page 54: ... put onit can makeit impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with thekeys inside it s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves so don tdo it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering w...

Page 55: ...lthe doors exceptthe driver s Then take the door key with you New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t need an elaborate 70reak in But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines Keep your speedat 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804k m Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid...

Page 56: ...e you inserted the key NOTICE Prolonged operationof accessories in the ACC position could drain vour battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle LOCK This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF This position lets you turnoff the enginebut still turn the steer...

Page 57: ...gnition switch If none of this works then your vehide needs service Key Release Lever The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehwles unlessthe key release lever is used To Remove the Key Turn the key to theLOCK position while pressingthe key release lever down at the same time Keeping your finger on the lever pull the key On automatic transmission vehicles turn...

Page 58: ...gear selector to neutral while starting the engine Your vehicle won t startif the clutch pedal is not all theway down that s a safety feature To start your 2 2 Liter engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds a...

Page 59: ...NOTICE Holding yourkey in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start If it doesn t start in three seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarterof the way downfor 12 more seconds or until it starts flooded with too much gasoline Try thi...

Page 60: ...icle towed see the partof this manual thattells how to doit without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water cancome in through your engine s air intake and badly damage yourengine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Engine C...

Page 61: ...rm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet 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 vou don t it c...

Page 62: ... here we ask that you contact a GM dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission I There are several different positionsfor your shift lever 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 easily 2 16 ...

Page 63: ...our vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see T f You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the hdex N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connectwith the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicle is being towed 2 17 ...

Page 64: ...erdrive You should use D Third Gear when towing a trailer carryinga heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving 2 SecondGear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 Second Gear on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select 2 Second Gear the t...

Page 65: ...hift into 1 First Gear Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shiftinto 1 First Gear when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve cometo a complete stop and it s hard to shift into 1 First Gear put the shift lever in N Neutral and let up on the clutch Pressthe clutch pedal back down Then shift into 1 First Gear 0 2 Second Gear Press the clutch ped...

Page 66: ...d Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Also use R Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Light If you have a manual transmission you have aSHIFTlight This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy When this light comeson you can shift to the next high ear if weather road and traffic cond...

Page 67: ...works like a standard axle most of the time but whenone of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking feature will allowthe wheel with traction to move the vehicle Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake To Releasethe ParkingBrake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on thebrake system war...

Page 68: ... hill See Parking on Hills in the Index That section shows howto turn your front wheels If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill See Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into 6P Park AutomaticTransmissionModels Only 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 22 ...

Page 69: ... with a manual transfer case shift lever be 4 Move the ignition key toLOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park Leaving Your VehicleWth the Engine Running Automatic Transmission Models Only 2 23 ...

Page 70: ...P Park BEFORE you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take someof the pressure from the transmission so you can pullthe shift lever out of P Park Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Before you get out of yourvehicle turn off your engine put your manual transmission in R Reverse and firmly apply the ...

Page 71: ...Engine Exh ausf 2 25 ...

Page 72: ...l drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in N Neutral your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 26 ...

Page 73: ...he 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Manual Transfer Case An indicatorlight near thelever shows you the transfer If your four wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfer case the transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the rightof the driver Use this lever to shift into and outof four wheel drive case settings 2HI A...

Page 74: ...e you extra traction You may never need4LO It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose4LO if you were driving off roadin sand mud or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills You can shift from2HI to 4HI or from4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is moving It is not necessary for you to press the transfer case shift lever button Your front axle will engage faster if you take you...

Page 75: ...ur front axle to give you extra traction You may never need4LO It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose4LO if you were driving off road in sand mud deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills Amber indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignitionand one will stay on If the lights do...

Page 76: ...This will get you into 4L0 but you should take your vehicle infor service so normal operation can be restored To shift from 4LO to 4HI Your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmissionin N Neutral and the clutch pedal depressed The preferred methodfor shifting outof 4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1to 2 mph 1 6to 3 2km h Press and release the 4HI switc...

Page 77: ...ch of the side doors Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been turned toRUN The driver s window switch has an express feature that allows it tolower faster than the passenger s window The driver s door also has a switch for the passenger windows Push the down arrow on the switch to lower the window Push the up arrow on the switch to raise the window 2 31 ...

Page 78: ...h the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it When you close the window be sure the latch catches Swing Out Windows Extended Cab If your vehicle h rear swing out as windows just unlatch them at their clasps and pushout on the glass to open them ...

Page 79: ...ing wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highestlevel to give your legs more room when you enter andexit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving 2 33 ...

Page 80: ...am 0 WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher Cruise Control Option Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically 2 34 ...

Page 81: ... is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Checkthe front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working Operation Of Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps side marker lights and taillights meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinc...

Page 82: ...ow beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this blue indicator lighton the instrument panel also will beon You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it 2 36 ...

Page 83: ...nd to the off symbol Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice c overload y rwipers A circuit breaker will stop them...

Page 84: ... adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completelyfull Don t use radiator antifreeze in your wi...

Page 85: ...h 40 kndh or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about25 mph 40km h If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal the Cmise Control will shut off 2 39 ...

Page 86: ...To Set Cruise Control Move the Cruise Control switch to ON 0 Get up to the speed you want 0 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 0 Takeyour footoff the accelerator pedal 2 40 ...

Page 87: ...ve the Cruise Control switchfrom ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about halfa second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you holdthe switch at R A Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the ...

Page 88: ...hen release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second Move the Cruise switch from ON to IUA Resume Accelerate Hold it there untilyou get up tothe speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to WA Resume Accelerate Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6 km h faster 2 42 ...

Page 89: ... take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gea...

Page 90: ... the Cruise Control Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission Move the Cruise switch toOFF To Erase Speed Memory When you turnoff the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased ...

Page 91: ...ts Taillights License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case ShiftIndicator Panel Push the switch markedOFF to turn off your lights Turn the switch to the right of the headlight switch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case lightsbrighter Turn the switch all the way upuntil it clicks toturn on the interior lights Turn the switch down to dim your instrument panel and transfe...

Page 92: ...s won t work The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under the headlight switch Press the left side of the switch to turn the fog lamps on and the right side of the switchto turn them off A light will glow in the right side of the switch when theyare on Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as much lightas your headlights Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your hea...

Page 93: ...ours DRL is required on new vehicles sold in Canada The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightnessin daylight when 0 The ignition is on The headlight switchis off and The parking brakeis released When you turn on your headlights the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on When you turnoff the headlights the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to...

Page 94: ...is in OFF LOCK or ACC To turn the tone off turn the dimmer switch all the way down Dome Light Mirrors Inside Mirror The dome light will come on when you open the sidedoors You can also turn the dome light on by turning the dimmer switch up until it clicks Press thetab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behind you If your vehicle has optional map lights they will automatically come on...

Page 95: ...irrors so you can just see theside of your vehicle Manual mirrors should be adjusted by pressing the glass as needed Some vehicles come with a remote control switch for adjusting the outside mirrors Find the switch on the driver s side door Move the switch to the rightor left to choose the mirror then move the switch from side to side or up and down as needed 2 49 ...

Page 96: ...r right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curvedso you can see more from the driver s seat Sun VisorsNanity Mirrors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Your visors have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection 2 50 Your visor will have a strap for holding small items such as maps ...

Page 97: ...topof the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when notin use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods wil...

Page 98: ...t when it s ready That can make it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element The ashtray must be completely pulled out to open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited Don t put papers and other things that bum into your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To remove the ashtray lift the relea...

Page 99: ...e lever in the front of the console while liftingthe topof the console Your console also includes a handy place to hold cups To open your glove box squeeze the lever at the top of the glovebox and lower the door Two cup aepressions are provided or your conve ence but the gkovebox shouldnot be open while driving 2 53 ...

Page 100: ...r your radio may be used to hold small items You will finda storage pocket on each of the front doors You also havea storage pocketon the backof your bucket or60 40bench seats 2 54 Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat ...

Page 101: ...ight Switches 9 Electronic Transfer Case 10 Fog Lamp Switch 11 Ashtray 12 Storage Compartment Instrument Cluster Yourinstmmnt dustex is designed to let youknow at a glance howyaur vehicle is running You ll h o w bow fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used andmany other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 5 5 ...

Page 102: ...either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Tamper Resistant Odometer Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster Your odometeris tamper resistant It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back You maywonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But ifit ca...

Page 103: ...letely push the button near the readout Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range yellow warning range and red danger range Normal operating range shows your engine speed during normal driving conditions For example when the...

Page 104: ...your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lightsgo on when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle s functions As you will see in the detail...

Page 105: ...away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closerto the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for serv...

Page 106: ...u don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning lightis also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part Engine Coolant Temperature Gage I This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engineis too hot It means that your engine coolant has ov...

Page 107: ...es not come on at all haveit fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehiclein for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead...

Page 108: ...he normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly andis not covered by your warranty Indicator Lights Indicator lightsgo on when you use your turn signals change from low beam headlights to high beams or when you use your hazard f...

Page 109: ...cate that you have problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drivea short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Check Gages Light This Check Gages light is onthe instrument cluster and will come on briefly whe...

Page 110: ...r the ignition ison and the headlight switch and parking brakeare off For more details about DRL see Lights in this section SHIFT Indicator Light This amberSHIFT indicator lightis on the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions The SHIFTindicator light will helpyou get the bestfuel economy See Shift Indicator Light in this section 2 64 ...

Page 111: ...never you use your high beam headlights For more details about high beams see HeadlightHigh Low Beam Changer in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator instrument cluster The turn signal indicator will come on whenever you signala turn or lane change See Turn and Lane Change Signal in this section 2 65 ...

Page 112: ... fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little moreor less fuel tofill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn tgo back to empty when y...

Page 113: ...ing in either warning zone If you mustdrive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warningzone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle servicedas soon as possible Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL Feed Wire Your vehicle includes a Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL located above the rear window If equipment suchas a cap or camper is installed a wir...

Page 114: ...her and tie it neatly so it wm t be damaged The 7 wire is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame erossmember This harness has a 30 Amp in line fused battery feed wire and no connector and should be wired by a qualified service person Attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strap it to your vehicle s frame rail Be sure you leave it loose enoughso the wiring doesn t bend or break but ...

Page 115: ...m 3 2 Heater Controls 3 3 Heater AirConditioningControls 3 4 Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater 3 5 Audiosystems 3 5 FMStereo 3 6 AM 3 6 AM Stereo I 3 6 How to Operate YourEI R AM Radio 3 7 How to Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio System 3 8 How toOperate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System 3 10 How to OperateYour ETR AM FM StereoAudio Cassette System With Equalizer 3 13 Care of Y...

Page 116: ...nditioning fan is running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and...

Page 117: ...veair conditioning your heater controlswill look like this The switch onthe righthand side changes the fan speed To increase thefan speed push the switch upward toward HI To decrease thefan speed push the switch downward toward LO The upper knob changes the airtemperature Turn the knob right clockwise for warmer air Turn theknob left counterclockwise for cooler air The lower knob changes the heate...

Page 118: ...useful in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows DEF This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents and some through the heater vents This setting is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield Heater Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning your heatedair conditioning controls will looklike this Before using your v...

Page 119: ...But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Be aware that hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems...

Page 120: ...theDelco system can receive C QUAM stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though somedo not C QUAM is a registered trademarkof Motorola kc If yourDelcoB system can get C QUAM your STEREO light will come on when you re receivingit NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your ehicle like a tape player CBradio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure ...

Page 121: ...L Balance The contrQlrimz behind the upper knob adjuststhe lefvright speaker balance Lower Knob Rotate the lower knob to tune in radio srauons The control ring behind the lower knobis non functional Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations You can set the pushbuttons for up to six favorite AM stations Just Tune in the station you want 0 Press the SETpushbutton SETappear...

Page 122: ...ck To set the clock just Press the SETpushbutton Within 5 seconds press and holdMINS until the correct minute Press and holdHRS until the correct hour appears on the display appears on the display TREBLE Slidethe TREBLElever upto increase the treble response If the stationis weak or noisy slide theTREBLElever downto reduce the noise BASS Slidethe BASS lever up toincrease the bass response Adjust t...

Page 123: ...e frontlrear speaker balance SEEK Press theSEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEKthe next higher station and stop SCAN When you pressSCAN the radiowill go tothe next station andpause and will keep scanning until you press SCAN again SCAN appears in the VF display Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations YOU can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favorite stations 4A...

Page 124: ...ease the bass response Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear How to OperateYour E T AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System This part tells you how your ETR AM FM stereo audio cassette system works Upper Knob PWR VOL PROG RCL The upperknob has these five functions Rotate it to turn the system on and off 0 Rotate it to control the volume 0 Press itto display the timewhen the ignitio...

Page 125: ...ushbuttons letyou return tofavorite stations You can set the pushbuttons for up to eightfavorite stations 4AM and 4 FM Just Tune in the desiredstation 0 Press theSETpushbutton SETappears in the VF display for 5 seconds 0 Within 5 seconds push oneof the four pushbuttons to store the station Whenever you press that button the preset station will return NOTE In addition to the four stations set as ab...

Page 126: ...player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs for volume balance andfadejust as you do for the radio The arrows indicate which side of the tape is being played Fast Forward Press the button with the arrow pointing in the same directio...

Page 127: ...CL 0 Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on RCL Press it to change sidesof a tape when a cassette is playing PROG BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjuststhe lefdright speaker balance Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions Rotate it to tunein radio stations Press it to change between theAM and FMbands FADE The cont...

Page 128: ... pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again Clock To set the clock just Press the SET pushbutton 0 Within 5 seconds press and hold S K until the correct minute Press and holdSCANuntil the correct hour appears on the display appears on the display Adjust theTone Use the levers in the upper left corner to set the bass midrange and treble until yo...

Page 129: ... in the same direction that the tape is playing The arrow light next to the arrow button will belit To stop fast forward pressthe STOP E JECTbutton Reverse Press the button with the arrow pointing in the opposite direction that the tape is playing The arrow light next to the arrow button will be lit To stop reverse pressthe STOP EJECT button SEARCH Press theSEARCHbutton Press FWR to go to the begi...

Page 130: ...ery 15hours of use as regular maintenance If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If the second cassette results in no improvement in sound quality try cleaning the tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping action non abrasive cleaner cassette To properly clean your tape player you should follow the...

Page 131: ...und from the radio orCD player stops By pressing the knobagain or by turning the VOL knob to the right sound will begin again Lefmght Speaker Control The control ring behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between theleft and right speakers Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions 0 It enablesyou to tunein different radio ...

Page 132: ...r you press that button the preset station will return Clock To set the clock just Press theSETbutton The radio may be on or off Within 5 seconds press and hold either SEEK toincreasethe minutes or 4 SEEKto decrease the minutes until the correct minute appears on the display Press and holdSCANuntil the correct hour appears on the display RCL Press the RCL button to alternate between time and radio...

Page 133: ...rty scratched or wet 0 Too much moisturei s in the air If there is wait aboutone hour and try again RCL Press RCL to see what trackis playing Pressit again within5 seconds to see how longit has been playing The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play COMP Press theCOMP button to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume COMP appears int...

Page 134: ...art at track 1when you reinsert it Anti Theft Feature Delco LOC 1 1 is an Anti Theft feature for the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your player won t be usable if it is ever stolen because it won t turn on The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret code into the system If your car loses battery power for any reason you mu...

Page 135: ...e was successful If the display indicatesSEC the numbers did not match and the unit is still secured will showthe numbers as entered Disabling The Theft System 1 Depress presets1 and 4 f r 5 seconds with ignition on and radio power off The display will show SEC indicating the unit is in the secure mode 2 Depress the SETbutton The display will show000 3 Enter thefirst three digits of the code follo...

Page 136: ... the edge Be sure never ta touch the signal surfacewhen handling discs Pick up discs by graspingthe outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Masf Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most c ar washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become sli ghtly bent you can straighten it out by band If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace...

Page 137: ...4 2 Drunken Driving 4 2 Control of a Vehicle Braking 4 5 Steering 4 8 Steering Tips 4 8 Passing 4 11 Loss of Control 4 12 Driving Guidelines 4 13 Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle 4 13 DrivingatNight 4 25 Driving in the Rain 4 26 FreewayDriving 4 29 CityDriving 4 28 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 31 WinterDriving 4 33 Recreational Vehicle Towing Four wheel Drive Only 4 36 TowingaTrail...

Page 138: ...y death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment MuscularCoordination Vision Police records showmar almost halfof all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driv...

Page 139: ... example if the s u e person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12percent A person who consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level I The law in most U S states setsthe legal limit ata BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent andin some other countries it s lower than th...

Page 140: ...and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse That s especially true for brain spinal cord and heart injuries That means that if anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if that person had not been drinking And we ve already seen t...

Page 141: ...kes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their workat the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easyto ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking I 4 5 ...

Page 142: ...andthe brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you keep it under control If your vehicle has an anti lock brake system warning light on the instrument panel it has four wheel anti lock brakes Otherwise it has rear wheel anti lock brakes When you start a vehicle that has four wheel anti lock brakes and begin to dri...

Page 143: ... you have anti lock brakes To Use Four wheel Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise butthis is 1 mal To Use Rear Wheel Anti Lock Use rear wheel anti lock like regular brakes You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise outside your vehicle but this is normal Let anti ...

Page 144: ...s or the systemis not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take eurves at a reasonable speed A lot of the drrver lost control accidents mentit 1 3 news happen on curves Here s why bxperienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road ...

Page 145: ...ing in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stopin time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That sthe time for evas...

Page 146: ... while you re driving If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steerso that yourvebcle straddles the edgeof the pavement You can turn th e steering wheel up to 1 4turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Theq Qgq your steering wheelto go straight down the roadway ...

Page 147: ...So here are Some tips for passing e e e e e 4 11 ...

Page 148: ...rying to steer and constantly seek an 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 But skids are always possible The three typesof skids correspond to your Vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheel...

Page 149: ...rakes in the Index If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t drive off road unless you re on alevel solid surface Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrainitself Off roading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfa...

Page 150: ...e Loading and Tires in the Index Travelingto Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to oneof them the ...

Page 151: ...ings to keep in mind At higher speeds you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles you have less time to react 0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles 0 you ll need more distance for braking especially since you re on an unpaved surface Scanning the Terrain Off rdad driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be ...

Page 152: ...r other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can t control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will beon an unpaved surface it s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs ...

Page 153: ...e may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill 0 Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeperin places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you wo...

Page 154: ...s to start spinning or sliding turns you might want to find another route Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic on trails or hills traffic know you re there Use...

Page 155: ...your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are aboutto stall when going up a hill 0 As you are backing down the hill put your left hand o...

Page 156: ...ving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll want to consider a number of things How steepis the downhill WillI be able to maintain vehicle control 0 What sthe surfacelike Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packeddirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What s at the bottom of thehill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide yo...

Page 157: ... ifyou ignore them you could lase control andhave a serious accident Shift to P Park or to Neutral with the manual transmission and while still braking restart the engine Shift back toa low gear release the parking brake and drive straight If the engine won t start get out and get help down 4 21 ...

Page 158: ...a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicleslips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse I you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels dropinto a rutor depression your vehicle can tilt even more For...

Page 159: ...good traction You can t accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you ll need longer braking distances It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don t get stuck When you drive on sand you ll sense a change in wheel traction Butit will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On ...

Page 160: ...me caution Find out haw deep the water is before youdrive through it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe don t try it you probably won t get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts I f the water isn t too deep then drive through it slowly At fast speeds water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can al...

Page 161: ...to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for additional information Driving at Night Night drivingis more dangerous than day driving 0ne reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol ordrugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drivedefensively 0 Don t drink and drive 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from ndlights behind...

Page 162: ...dlights 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 glass Eventhe inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remembe...

Page 163: ...p your windshield washer tankfilled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber startto separatefrom the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before...

Page 164: ...ust your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially carefulwhen you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index City Driving I One of the biggest problems with city streets is t...

Page 165: ...rs are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the ...

Page 166: ...ney Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a longtrip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Vehicle dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can che...

Page 167: ...rst be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortablycool 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check interior your mirrors and your instruments frequently 0 If you get sleepy pulloff the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highwaya...

Page 168: ...The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut acrossthe center of the road Drive at speeds thatlet you stay in your own lane As you goover the top of ahill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway s...

Page 169: ...cloth and a coupleof 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 provide traction Be sure you properly securethese items in your vehicle Driving onSnow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if thereis snow orice b...

Page 170: ...re Your 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 dry pavement See Anti lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road 0 Watch for slippery spots The road might befine until you hit a spot that s covered withice On an otherwise clear ro...

Page 171: ...keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn an your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped bythe snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you haveno blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can runt...

Page 172: ...e heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or sountil help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing Four Wheel Drive Only If your vehicle has wheel drive you may tow it behind an...

Page 173: ... in N Neutral 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly 6 Insert the ignition keyinto the ignition switch and turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position This places the key intothe OFF po sition which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement of the front wheelshires during towing attac...

Page 174: ...ailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s thereason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are importantfor your safety and thatof your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer IfYouDo Decide ToPull A Trailer If you do here qre some important points There are many different ...

Page 175: ...lso depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can askyour dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write usat the address listedin your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A o...

Page 176: ... the Certification label on the driver s door lock pillar or see Tire Loading inthe Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh m...

Page 177: ... Your trailer brakes system can tap into vehicle s hydraulicbrake system except Don t tap into your vehicle s brake system if the trailer sbrake system will use more than0 02 cubic inch 0 3 of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder If it does both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer parts take 3 000psi 20 650P a of pressure If not the trailer brake s...

Page 178: ...to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoidjerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you...

Page 179: ... gear or asyou need to a lower gear Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet or into 2 Have so...

Page 180: ...d service more often when you repulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Eachof these is covered in thismanual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review...

Page 181: ...ICE When operating a power winch on your vehicle always leave the transmission in the neutral position Do not leave an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in gear or the transmission may be damaged Use the regular brakes set the parking brake or block the wheels to keep your vehiclefrom rolling 4 45 ...

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Page 183: ...aboutsome problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 OtherWarningDevices 5 3 JumpStarting 5 3 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 EngineOverheating 5 12 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 20 Changing a Flat Tire 5 20 IfYou re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 34 5 1 ...

Page 184: ...d rear turn signal lights will flash on Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off 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 pullout on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work ...

Page 185: ...nother vehicle and some jumper cables tostartyour vehicle But please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying tostart yourvehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage yourvehicle even if you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start tha...

Page 186: ...al systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brakefirmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmissionin N Neutral If you have a four wheel drive vehicle witha manual transfer case shift lever be sure the transfer case is not in N Neutral 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will a...

Page 187: ... shock The vehiclescould also be damaged Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should how Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or SL metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get ashort that would damage the battery andmaybe other parts too 5 5 ...

Page 188: ...ing until the next step The other end of the negative cabledoesn I go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metalpart on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery Good Battery Heavy Metal Engine Part 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45cm away from the dead battery but not near engineparts that move The electrical connection is just as good there butthe chance of sparks getting ...

Page 189: ...h the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take Remove CablesIn This Order care that they don t touch each otk or anv other metal 2 3 1 HeavyMetal 2 GoodBattery 3 GoodBattery 4 Dead Battery Engine Part 5 7 ...

Page 190: ...mps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has rear wheel drive or that it has the four wheel 0 The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the drive option transfer case if y...

Page 191: ...position with a clamping device designedfor towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lockfor this The transmissi on either automatic or manual should be in N Neutral andthe transfer case either m a n u a lshift or electronic shift if you have one should be in 2HI The paking brake shouldbe released 5 9 ...

Page 192: ...r system w i l l be damaged Use wheellift or car carrier equipment Additional rampingmay be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has thefour wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the rear wheels whentowing from the front 5 19 ...

Page 193: ...straps If your vehicle has thefour wheel drive option adolly MUST be usedunder the front wheels when towing fromthe rear Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you have to If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h orfarther than 50 miles 80 k m or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear drive wheels h...

Page 194: ...erature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle cdh be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty ...

Page 195: ...e Just to be safe drive slowerfor about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no signof steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twiceas fast as normal idle speed Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes Now see if the warni...

Page 196: ...or somewhere else in the cooling system I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t coveredby your warranty If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine ...

Page 197: ...the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mix I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeqe and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is at or above the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the r...

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Page 199: ... cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap 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 means thereis still some pressure left 2 Thenkeep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Page 200: ... the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theADD mark 5 h t the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leavethe radiator pressure cap off ...

Page 201: ...d the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most every day driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reducesfan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outsidetemperatures thefan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise Thisis normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission sli...

Page 202: ...sition then gently brake to a stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop w...

Page 203: ...red behind the front seats either onthe center wall extended cab or along the right wall regular cab To remove yourjack cover if you have one turn the plastic wing nut to the left until you can pullit out Remove the jack cover To remove the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench turnthe wing nut to the left Pull the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrenchoff 5 21 ...

Page 204: ...ipment Storage Wheel Wrench Bracket Jacking InstructionsTag Roll andplace tag behind the bracket after the toolsare installed Bolt Location Standard Bolt Location ZR2 Wheel Blocks Nut Rubber Band Jack Position ZR2 Jack Position Standard ...

Page 205: ...Hub Cap Removal Tool 2 Cover Extended Cab 3 Cover Standard Cab 4 Hub Cap Removal Tool 5 Bolt NOTE Restore cover and hub cap rem Spare Tire oval tool if provided Your spare tireis stored underneath the rear of your vehicle 5 23 ...

Page 206: ...cle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing I 5 Underbody Spare Tire Mounting 1 WheelWrench 2 Hoist Assembly 3 Retainer 4 Spring 5 Tire 6 Valve Stem Pointed Down NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before cable is restored 5 24 ...

Page 207: ...rench connects into the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench to theleft to lower the spare tire Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle When thetire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull thetire out from under the vehicle 5 25 ...

Page 208: ... wrench and wheel blocks Rotate the jackhandle to the right That will raise thejack lift head a little Before you start block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Then put your spare tire near theflat tire 5 26 ...

Page 209: ... wheel nut caps Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel Remove these wheel nut caps and retaining ring if so equipped before you take off the hub cap If you havejust an aluminumor plastic molded hub cap pry it off with the chisel endof your wheel wrench Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them The wheel wrench won t fit these imitation nuts so...

Page 210: ... Somejack storage covers are equipped with a hub cap removal tool Position hub cap removal tool in notch Remove the hub cap Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 5 28 ...

Page 211: ...frame near each front wheel andahole i nthe spring hanger near each rear wheelfor thejack Fit thejack into the hole nearest the flat tire I NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicleor may anow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 5 29 ...

Page 212: ...Raise the vehicleby rotating the jackhandle to the right Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough roomfor the spare tire tofit 5 30 ...

Page 213: ...Remove any rust or dirt fromthe wheel surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface bolts mounting ut on the spare tire 5 31 ...

Page 214: ...oward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can tbe turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon aspossible Lower the vehicle by rotating the jackhandle tothe left Lower the jack completely 5 32 ...

Page 215: ...ve stem pointed down and to the rear Pull the retaining bar through the wheel NOTE With ZR2 option spring and retainer must be separated to insert through wheel opening Put thechisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper andinto the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench right until the tire is raised against the underside of the vehicle You will hear two clicks when t...

Page 216: ...e thewheel Secure the tire in the pickup bed If You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What youdon t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck butyou must use caution NOTICE Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmission back...

Page 217: ...htly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Using the Recovery Hooks If you ever get stuck in sand mud ice or snow your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery h...

Page 218: ...I NOTICE I Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 3 6 ...

Page 219: ...TransmissionFluid 6 15 ManualTransmissionFluid 6 18 Hydraulic Clutch 6 20 RearAxle 6 20 TransferCase 6 21 FrontAxle 6 22 PowerSteeringFluid 6 26 WindshieldWasherFluid 6 28 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 6 EngineCoolant 6 23 Brake Master Cylinder 6 29 Replacing Brake System Parts 6 32 BulbReplacement 6 33 Battery 6 32 Vehiclestorage 6 32 Other Maintenance Items 6 39 LoadingYourVehicle 6 45 Tires ...

Page 220: ...ine GM parts have one of these rnarks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of a...

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Page 222: ...high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hard tofind Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls...

Page 223: ...Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left 6 5 ...

Page 224: ...until you hear a clicking noise NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fitor have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissionssystem might be damaged Checking Things Under fhe Hood Hood Release To openthe hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower left sideof the instrument panel 6 6 ...

Page 225: ...hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood You will have an underhood light that comeson when youlift the hood Before closing the hood be sureall the filler caps areon properly Thenlift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood Prop 6 7 ...

Page 226: ...Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop toits retainer Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 8 ...

Page 227: ... If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull outthe dipstick and cleanit with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil If the oil is ator below theADD line then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacit...

Page 228: ...he proper operating range Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you re through Beginning midyear1993 oils of the proper qualityfor your vehicle will be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API andis perferred for use in your gasoline engine You should lookfor this on the frontof the oil cont...

Page 229: ...AE SW 30 PREFERRED LOOKFOR ONEOFTHESE LABELS SA 1OW 30 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGRfES F 4 DEGREES C ANYOTHERGRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR As shown in the chart SAE5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can useSAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers onan...

Page 230: ... 30 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oils with the starburst symbol you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above NOTICE If you useoils that do not have either the starburst symbol or an ...

Page 231: ...comesfirst Change thefilter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that Four wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter If your vehicle has four wheel drive you will have a remote oil filter located under the radiator support There is a special access door in the vehicle body skirt shield Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if youhave to par...

Page 232: ... disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner To remove the round air cleaner filter for the 4 3L VIN2 engine turn the wing nuts to the left Remove the cover and change the filter Care should be taken during reassembly to ensure that the cover is on straight and the wingnuts properly tightened To remove the squareair cleaner filterfo...

Page 233: ...asily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner i nplace when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Becausethis ...

Page 234: ... the vehicle in D 3rd Gear until the enginetemperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hot check procedures Tu check transmissionfluid cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sittingfor eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10OC or more If i...

Page 235: ...3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lowerlevel The fluid level must be in theCOLD area for a cold checkor in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 6 17 ...

Page 236: ...with that label are made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON I11 or DEXR0N IIE is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty 0 After adding fluid recheckthe fluid levelas described under How to Check 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way thenflip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission...

Page 237: ...follow these steps 1 Remove thefiller plug 2 Check thatthe lubricant level is up to the bottom of the fillerplug hole 3 If the fluid level is good install the plug and be sure it is fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps How to Add Fluid Here s how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Flu...

Page 238: ...r reservoir and what to add See Owner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index How to check The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it s in place in the reservoir See the instructionson the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check t...

Page 239: ...hedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenanc...

Page 240: ...d some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole The arrow on the left shows the drain plug location The arrow on the right shows the filler plug location What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant If the leveli...

Page 241: ...oper coolantfor your vehicle will Give freezing protection down to 20 F 29 C or 34 F 37 C in Canada andfor vehicles with the cold climate option e Give boiling protection upto 258 F 125 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gageswork as they should What to Use Use a mi xture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half ...

Page 242: ...oilow the steps under Adding Coolant for the proper way to add coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you use the propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engineis cold the coolant level should be at...

Page 243: ...re type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap aGM cap is recommended See Service Replacement P a r tand Filter Recommendations in the Index 6 25 ...

Page 244: ... flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid NOTICE Always turn the engine off before checking or adding power steering fluid The power steering cap is close to the fan and other moving parts 6 26 ...

Page 245: ...nt is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark What to Add Refer tothe Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 6 27 ...

Page 246: ... doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full can damage your washer system and paint 0 Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshieldwasher It Fluid Leak Check After the vehicle has been parked for a while inspect the surface under the vehicle for water oil fuel o...

Page 247: ... of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you addfluid when your linings are worn then you llhave too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brakefluid as neces...

Page 248: ...ou do need brake fluid use onlyDOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco SupremeI I GM P a r tNo 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE Don t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid For example just afew drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system candamage brakesystem parts so badly that they...

Page 249: ...eardrum brakes don thave wear indicators but if you ever heara rear brake rabbing noise have therear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires itre removed for rotation or changing When you have the frontbrakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See ...

Page 250: ...he braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water toone of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not g...

Page 251: ...uel OX other fluids Water dripping from the air conditioning system after it has been usedis normal If you noticefuel leaks or fumes the causes should be found and corrected at once Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lights are off and the engine isn t running Halogen Bulbs NOTICE ...

Page 252: ...Composite Headlights 1 Open the hood 2 Removethe screws at the top of the radiator support 3 Pull the headlight lens assembly out 4 Unplugthe electrical connector 1 5 Turnthebulbto 6 34 ...

Page 253: ...light lens assembly backinto the vehicle Install and tighten the screws Sealed Beam Headlights 1 Removethe screws fromthe headlight retainer 2 Pull the headlight out and remove the retainer 3 Unplugand remove the headlight 4 Plug inthe new headlight and put it in place 5 Put the retainer on the headlight and install and tighten the screws 6 35 ...

Page 254: ...e front park turn signal lights 1 Reach under the bumper and behind the parking turn signal light assembly 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket _ Turn the socket to the left and pull it out 4 Push the new bulb into the socket 5 Put the socket back into the parking turn signal light assembly and turn it to the right until it locks in place 6 36 ...

Page 255: ...way fromthe pickup sidepanel 4 T u r nthe socket to the left to remove it Push the tabin while youturn the socket 5 Pull the bulbout 6 Push the new bulb into the socket 7 Put the socket into the light assembly and turn the socket to the right until it locks in place 8 Replace thelight assembly Install and tighten the screws 9 Close the tailgate 6 37 ...

Page 256: ...High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 1 Removethe CHMSL lens retaining screws 2 Removethe CHMSL lens i I 3 Remove the CHMSL bulb 4 Install the new CHMSL bulb 5 Replacethe CHMSL lens Install and tighten the screws 6 38 ...

Page 257: ...belt that is lighter and more durable thansystc swithseveralbelts The belt runs over or around the pulleys on the engine A tensioner is used to keepthe belt tight at all times The tensioner also makes replacing the belt easierif you need to replace the belt be sure to get the correct replacement belt Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label on...

Page 258: ...ot 5 Hook Slot 6 Arm Hook Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiperarmhook Kemove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end thatare locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 6 40 t L ...

Page 259: ...To Install the New wlper Blade 0 Slidethe insert notched endlast into the blade claws at end A Plastic caps will beforced off as the insertis fully inserted 1 End A 2 End B 3 Retaining Caps 4 Notch 6 41 ...

Page 260: ...r arm hook Pull up until the Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability If you think the system is not working properly have your dealership check it out as soon as possible The air conditioning...

Page 261: ... and what type of lubricant to use Body Normal use of your vehicle will cause metal to metal wear at some points on the cab and body if they are not lubricated For exposed surfaces such as door checks door lock bolts lock striker plates dovetail bumper wedges etc a thin film of engine oil should be applied Where oil holes are provided in the body or cab a dripless oil can be used The seat adjuster...

Page 262: ... system do not continue to drive your vehicle if you notice Enginemisfiring Loss of performance Other unusual operating conditions Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly Three Way Catalytic Converter Your vehicle s three way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the pollutants in your vehicle s exhaust Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle If you use leaded fuel you could dama...

Page 263: ...t capacityof your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The CertificatiodTire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actualloads on yourfront and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dea...

Page 264: ... load your vehicle the rightway I NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parrs QF components thatfail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going ...

Page 265: ...age mereis also a load rating which includesthe weight of the vehicleand the trailerit tows This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR When you weigh your trailer be sureto include the weight of everything you put in it And rememberto figure the weight of the peopleinside as part of your load Your dealer can help you determine yourGCWR Add on Equipment When you carry removable ...

Page 266: ...mper to your vehicle When you carrya slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of the camper plus everything else added to the camper after it left the factory everything in the camper and all the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But vou can figure about 150...

Page 267: ...rmation label in the glovebox for rating A and B dimensions Use rearedge of load floor for measurement purposes Example of Proper Truck and Camper Match 1 Camper center of gravity 2 Recommended centerof gravity location zone The camper s centerof gravity should fallwithin the center of gravity zone for your vehicle s cargo load ...

Page 268: ... you load your vehicle or camper When you install and load your slide in camper check the manufacturer s instructions If you wantmore information on curb weights cargo weights cargo weight rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle your dealer can help you Just ask for a copyof Consumer Information Truck Camper Loading Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads ...

Page 269: ...e by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folderfrom each of these manufacturers 6 51 ...

Page 270: ...three hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyonetell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right It s not I f your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get 0 Too much flexing 0 Too much heat 0 Tireoverloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear 0 Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless dama...

Page 271: ... i r tand moisture Special Tire Inflation If you have 31xlOSOR15LT C tireson your vehicle and You ll be drivingfor very long at speedsof 66 mph 105km h to 75 mph 120km h where legal inflate tires to 10psi 70 Wa more than therecornended cold inflation pressures You ll be drivingfor very long at speedsof 76 mph 120km h to 85 mph 135km h where legal coldinflation pressures should be increased by 10ps...

Page 272: ... aluminum wheels only The five wheel rotation isfor steel wheels only If your vehicle has front tires with different load ratings or tread designs such as all season vs ordoff road than the rear tires don t rotate your tires front to rear After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown onthe CertificatiodTire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are proper...

Page 273: ...Buying New Tires To find out what kmd and size of tires you need look at the Certificatioflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification P C Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handl...

Page 274: ...ll on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Tractlon A 9 C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s abilityto stop...

Page 275: ... General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type PMetric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheelson your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give...

Page 276: ...ou will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your GM model NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels 6 58 ...

Page 277: ...y and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst intoflame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle So...

Page 278: ... dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your vehicle dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips 0 Always readthe instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth...

Page 279: ...low dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch the fabric Wipe with a cleancloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have touse solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scra...

Page 280: ...hoepolish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Such as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruitjuice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool 0 If a stain...

Page 281: ...10 isopropyl alcohol Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture rubbing alcohol and90 water polish or shoepolish on leather into finish it can harm the leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowedto work Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only rmldsoap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel Sprays containing silicon...

Page 282: ... with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best wayto preserve your vehicle s finish is to keepit clean by washing it...

Page 283: ...to keep their luster Washing with wateris all thatis usually needed However you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainless steeltrim if necessary Use specialcare with aluminumtrim To avoid damaging protective trim never use autoor chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Aluminum Wheels If So Equippe...

Page 284: ... to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Finish Damage A...

Page 285: ...wo forms blotchy ringlet shape discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint sur e Although no defect inthe paintjob causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12months or 12 000 miles 20 000km of purchase whichever comes first This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors...

Page 286: ...ter Vinyl top dressing Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric 1052870 16 oz 0 473L Wash Wax conc Exterior wash 1050201 16 oz 0 473L Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish Exterior cleaner and polish Vehicle Identification Number VIN I This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can seeit if you look through the w...

Page 287: ...Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify yourengine specifications and replacement parts 2 CD cv c3 I 1 I I I_ I I I 8 IJ 4 1 Q 0 0 L u ...

Page 288: ...the model designation 0 paint information and 0 a listof all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Someadd on electrica...

Page 289: ...stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protectthe power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Trailer Wiring Harness The optio...

Page 290: ... ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some featureof your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in this section i c TOreinstall thefusepanel cover push in and turn the fastener to t...

Page 291: ... please contact your GM truck dealer Engine Identification Engine Type VZN Code Fuel Systems Emissions 2 2L L4 4 MPI LD Multi Port Fuel Injection Throttle Body Fuel Injection Central Port Fuel Injection Wheel Nut Torque DESCRIPTION Base or Optional Wheel Cooling System Capacity ENGINE VIN 2 2L 4 3L Z 4 3L w 4 3L V6 Z TBI LD 4 3L V6 W CPI LD TORQUE 35 ft lbs 130Nom QUANTITY 11 5 Quarts 11 Liters 12...

Page 292: ... be rechecked Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE Standard Tank All quantities are approximate Lamp andBulb Data LAMPS EXTERIOR Headlamps Sealed Beam Headlamps Composite Backup Lamp License Lamp w oBumper License Lamp Step Bumper Tail and Stop Lamps Marker Lamp Front Marker Lamp Rear Parking and Signal Lamp Underhood Lamp CHMSL Standard Cluster Tach Cluster QUANTITY 20 Gallons 76Liters QUANTITY TRADENO 2 2 2 ...

Page 293: ... and must be replaced as such LAMPS QUANTITY TRADENO Anti lock Brake Warning Indicator Brake System Warning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator Standard Cluster Illumination Tach Cluster Illumination Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Seat Belt Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Upshift Indicator Standard Cluster Ta...

Page 294: ... Windows STOP HAZStopLamps HazardLamps Chime HORNDM DomeLamp LightedVisorMirror Module Glove Box Lamp Horn I Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors T LCTSYElectricShiftTransferCaseModule Park Lamps License Plate Lamps GAUGES Auto Transmission Alternator Field Variable Throttle Control A C Compressor Cluster Chime Module Four wheel Drive Indicator Lamp Heated Oxygen Sensor Daytime Running Lamps Module NOT US...

Page 295: ...SED RDO BATT ILLUM DRL TURN B U WIPER BRAKE 4 WD NOT USED FOG NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED Radio InsideRearview Mirror Map Lamps Clock Radio Battery CD Player Cluster Illumination Ash Tray Lamp Radio Illumination Heater Lamp Four wheel Drive Illumination Chime Module Fog Lamp Switch Illumination Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Canada Turn Signals Backup Lamps Windshield Washer Windshield...

Page 296: ...erants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your GM dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE SYSTEM QUANTITY R l34a c 60 30 oz 35 kg All q1 L e s are approximate NOTICE R 134a refrigerant is not compati...

Page 297: ...lecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule 7 3 MaintenanceSchedule I 7 4 Maintenance ScheduleI1 7 6 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 7 Owner Checksand Services 7 10 At LeastOnce a Month 7 10 At Least Four Times a Year 7 10 AtLeastOnceaYear 7 10 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 12 RecommendedFluids Lubricants 7 13 MaintenanceRecord 7 15 ServiceStationChecks 7 16 Have you purchased the...

Page 298: ...ent Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps keep your vehicle in good working condition but it also helps the environment All recommended maintenance proceduresare important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from y...

Page 299: ... driven off road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle in the Index use the proper fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting m e Proper Maintenance Schedule Your driving conditions and how you use your vehicle will help you determine which schedule to use The schedules are found later in this section MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEI Is any oneof these truefor your vehic...

Page 300: ...ices inthe Index The California Air Resources 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 usefullife General Motors however urges thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded TO801 7 4 ...

Page 301: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I continued THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER60 000 MILESAT THE SAME INTERVALS TO802 7 5 ...

Page 302: ...BrakeSystemsInspection AnEmissionControlService See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services inthe Index The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this Inspection Inspection 0 0 maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended ma...

Page 303: ... schedule or at every engine oil change whichever comes first Balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher Whenthe weather is cold let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged Also be sureto check allthe vehicle fluid levels at this time 3 COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE Drain flush and refillthe system with new or approved recycled coolant confor...

Page 304: ...rk plugs AC908 for the 2 2L Engine VIN Code 4 should be replaced every 100 000 miles 166 000 kilometers Spark plugs CR43TSM for the 4 3L engines VIN Codes W and Z should be replaced every 30 000 miles 50000 kilometers See Specification Charts in the Index 9 SPARK PLUG WIRE INSPECTION Clean wires and inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the wire boot fit at the distributor and at the spar...

Page 305: ... A fluid loss in these systemsmay indicate aproblem Have them inspected and repairedat once 7 9 ...

Page 306: ...icate every 3 000miles 5 000 kilometers if following Maintenance Schedule I or every 7 500 les 12500kilometers if following Maintenance ScheduleII At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication Lubricate key lock cylinders with one of the lubricants recammended in this section Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation 1 2 3 4 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the...

Page 307: ...ransmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Apply the regular brake and shift to P Park Release the manual parking brake then slowly release the regular brake Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation Inspect belt system including webbjng buckles la...

Page 308: ... oil any accelerator or cruise control cables Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missingor out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes s...

Page 309: ...ngine e g SAE 5W 30 See Engine Oil in the Index Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze conforming to GM 6038 M 4 3L orGM 6043 M 2 2L Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent Delco Supreme1 1brake fluid GM Part No 1052535 or DOT 3 GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1050017 or equivalent conforming to GM spec 9985010 GM Lubricant GM Part No 1052182 or equ...

Page 310: ... Joint Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage Floor Shift Linkage Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Weatherstrip Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLG Grade 2 Catagory LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 Engine oil GM Part No 1050109 GM Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345 120 or a synthetic ...

Page 311: ...nance Services is performed record the date odometer reading services performed list item numbers and who performedthe services inthe appropriate column In addition retain copiesof your receipts It is suggested that receipts be kept with your Owner s Manual TO001 ...

Page 312: ...o perform these under hood checks at each fuelfill Check the engine oil level and add if necessary Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary 0 Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary See the Index under these items for information onhow to check them ...

Page 313: ...e coolant recovery tank See Page 6 23 I fit Engine Oil see Page 6 9m Transmission Fluid Automatic See Page 6 15 Manual See Page 6 18 Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Page 6 20 I I c Fuel Capacity20 U S Gal 7 6L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher See Page 6 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Page 6 29 Cold TiFe Pressure See Tire Loading sticker on the inside of the rear edgeof the driver s door lock pill...

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Page 315: ...tomer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Customer Assistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD 8 3 GM Participationin BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 3 Reporting Safety DefectsTo The United States Government 8 4 Reporting SafetyDefects To The Canadian Government 8 5 Reporting Safety DefectsTo General Motors 8 5 Roadside Assistance 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 8 7 ServicePublicati...

Page 316: ... of Canada Customer Assistance 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 1315 In all other overseas locations contact GM North American Export Salesin Canada by calling 1 416 644 41 12 As of October 4 1993 call 1 905 6444112 For prompt assistance please have the following information av...

Page 317: ...participation in this program Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There maybe instances where an impartial third...

Page 318: ... laws may 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 Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITEDSTATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you...

Page 319: ...ntarioKlG 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notifyus Please call us at1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division ChevroletCustomer AssistanceCenter P 0 Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of...

Page 320: ...th Tirerepair 0 Rental car or taxi Additional services as necessary The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurredfor utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calling please have the following available to give to the advisor...

Page 321: ...by your ChevroletIGeo dealershlp service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation Programis not partof the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification For additional program details contact your Chevrolet Ge...

Page 322: ...ll find in the index and how you can get one What You llFind in the Index A list of PSP s published by Chevrolet in a model year 1990 orlater PSP s covering all models of Chevrolet cars or light trucks less than 10 000 pounds 4 536 kg GVWR are listed in the sameindex Ordering informationsoyou can buy the specific PSP s you may want Price informationfor the PSP s you may want to buy How YouCan Get ...

Page 323: ...SP 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 the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely Chevrolet reserves the right to change these procedures without notice Chevrolet Service Publications You can get these Pr...

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Page 327: ...oAudio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer 3 13 Anti Theft System CD System 3 20 CassetteTape Player Care 3 16 CompactDiscCare 3 22 AutomaticTransmission 2 16 Axle Fluid 6 15 Front 6 22 Rear 6 20 TemperatureKnob 3 5 RearLocking 2 21 B Battery 6 32 Belts See Safety Belts Better Business Bureau Mediation 8 3 Blizzard 4 35 Brakes Adjustment 4 5 Anti lock 4 6 Anti lockWarning Light 2 60 Fluid 6 30...

Page 328: ...hicle 6 60 InstrumentPanel Top 6 63 Outsideof Vehicle 6 64 Special Problems 6 62 6 66 VinylorLeather 6 63 Wheels and Tires 6 65 Windshield 6 64 AMRadio 3 7 AM FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc CD System 3 17 AM FM Stereo Audio System 3 8 AM FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck 3 10 AM FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer 3 13 ComfortControls 3 2 Conversion to ChassisCab 6 50 Coo...

Page 329: ...4 LossofControl 4 12 Nightvision 4 26 Off Roading 4 13 OnCurves 4 18 OnGrades 4 43 On HillandMountainRoads 4 31 OnOff Road Hills 4 17 OnSnoworIce 4 33 Passing 4 11 Skidding 4 12 StuckinDeepSnow 5 35 Throughwater 2 14 4 24 Uphill 4 18 Winter 4 33 WithaTrailer 4 38 DrunkenDriving 4 2 E Electrical System AccessoryPowerOutlets 2 51 Add onEquipment 6 70 AddingCoolant 5 15 6 25 Aircleaner 6 14 Coolant B...

Page 330: ...Engine continued Overheating 5 12 Runningwhileparked 2 16 Starting 2 12 Equipment Add on 6 47 Exhaustsystem 6 44 F 4 ...

Page 331: ...l Pressure Gage 2 62 Speedometer 2 56 Tachometer 2 57 TripOdometer 2 57 Voltmeter 2 67 Gages continued H I If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 35 Ignitionswitch 2 10 Inflation TirePressure 6 52 Jackstorage 5 21 5 29 JumpStarting 5 3 5 4 K Key Release Lever 2 11 Keys 2 3 5 ...

Page 332: ...6 48 LoadingYourVehicle 4 14 6 38 Lubrication 6 43 AcceleratorControlSystem 6 43 Body 6 43 FrontAxle 6 22 Front Suspension and Steering Linkage 6 39 FrontWheelBearings Two WheelDrive 6 39 TailgateHandle 6 36 HoodLatchesandHinge 6 34 LockCylinders 6 44 Propeller Shaft SlipSplinesNniversalJoints 6 43 RearAxle 6 20 RecommendedLubricants 7 13 TransferCase 6 21 M Maintenance OtherItems 6 39 Record 7 16...

Page 333: ...Brake 2 2 1 2 2 8 Passing Other Vehicles 4 11 PayloadCapacity 6 47 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 12 Power DoorLocks 2 7 Steering 4 8 SteeringFluid 6 26 Winches 4 45 ProductServicePublications 8 7 R Radiator Pressure 6 25 Radio see Audio Systems RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 13 RecoveryHooks 5 35 ReplacementParts 6 73 ReportingSafetyDefects 8 4 RoadsideAssistance 8 5 Rocking YourVehicle 5 35 ...

Page 334: ...T Tachometer 2 57 Tailgate 2 7 Theft 2 4 2 8 Thermostat 6 26 TjiltWheel 2 33 Tires 6 51 Balancing 6 57 Chains 6 59 ChangingaFlat 5 20 5 26 Flat 5 20 ...

Page 335: ...V Vehicle DamageWarnings vii IdentificationNumber 6 69 Loading 6 45 Storage 6 32 Symbols vn 111 IX x VentilationSystem 3 2 AirVents 3 3 Tips 3 2 Voltmeter 2 67 9 ...

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