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Summary of Contents for 1995 Astro Cargo

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Page 3: ...ke changes in the product afer that time withoutfirther notice For vehiclescfirst sold in Canada substitute the name GeneralMotors of Canada for General Motors wherever it appears in this manual Copyr...

Page 4: ...CIK Series Sierra 1 39 Suburban Tahoe and Yukon 1 45 Rally Vanduraand Chevy Van 1 36 Astro and Safari 1 37 Lumina andnaris Sport 1 56 7 Push and pull the child restraint i ndifferent directions tobe...

Page 5: ...ormation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This sectiontells you what to doif you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or e...

Page 6: ...ind 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 warrant...

Page 7: ...old in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for ChevroletMotor Division whenever it appears in this manual WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institu...

Page 8: ...s manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all th...

Page 9: ...ook you will find these notices NOTICE These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell youabout something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damagewou...

Page 10: ...n an original battery A 1 7 Caurron Possible Injury Protect Eyes Caustic Battery Acid Spark or Flame Could by Shielding Could Cause Burns Explode Battery Avoid Sparks or Flames These symbols are impor...

Page 11: ...Signal Direction I Daytime Running Lights I I I I Hazard Warning Headlight Flasher High Beam These symbols are on some of your controls Hood Release Windshield Wiper Windshield Washer Ventilating Fan...

Page 12: ...warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature System I I FueI I I I Brake 4 Wheel Digital Cluster Anti Lock Digital Cluster Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse Lighter Horn Engine O...

Page 13: ...tion tells you about the seats how to adjust them take them out and put them back in It also tells you about bucket and bench seats power seats and head restraints Front Seats A CAUTION You can lose c...

Page 14: ...the 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 Power Driver s Seat You can adjust the seat before entering the...

Page 15: ...inside of the seat to adjust the seatback You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever Release the lever to lock the seat back where you want it Pullup on the lever and the seat will go to an upri...

Page 16: ...st the same way as the frontmanual bucket seats See Front Seats earlier in this section or in the Index Bench Seats If you have bench seats in your vehicle each seat can carry up to three passengers T...

Page 17: ...armrest Theleft armrest can also be used as a storagecompartment The storage compartment and beverage cooler can also beused as rear seat armrests See StorageCompartments in the Index The optional tou...

Page 18: ...Seatback Latches Non Touring Bench Seats To fold your non touring seatback forward pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward you The lever is on the right rear of your seat...

Page 19: ...ch plates for the lap shoulder belt from the bucklesin the roof BELTFOR SEAT REMOVALI II 1 I I INTO HOLE 1II 2 If you are removing the center seat remove the rightlapshoulder belt To do this press the...

Page 20: ...Push the seatback down until it locks in place non touring bench seats only 5 Lift up on the seat release latch The latches are near the floor on the rear legs of the seat To relieve pressure on the l...

Page 21: ...round in a collision orsudden stop Peoplein the vehicle couldbe injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installingit A CAUTION A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move a...

Page 22: ...ety belt with the release hole facing inward toward the seat slide the plastic cover up so you can seethe buckle Disconnect the seatbelt Slide the cover back down and reinstall the belt correctly Head...

Page 23: ...on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In many states and Canadian provinces the law says towear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a c...

Page 24: ...s Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doe...

Page 25: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts 1 13...

Page 26: ...ill be in more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety...

Page 27: ...aint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap shoulder belt Here s howto we...

Page 28: ...orn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be lesslikely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would a...

Page 29: ...y pushing up on the shoulderbelt guide After you move the adjusterto where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the sho...

Page 30: ...Q What s wrong with this A The belt is over an armrest 1 18...

Page 31: ...e seriouslyinjured if youp wear the shoulderbelt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which wouldincrease the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too muc...

Page 32: ...idth of the beltto spread impact forces If a beltis twisted makeit straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fixit To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should g...

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Page 34: ...hecks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions Thelight tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works W...

Page 35: ...se of the damageto a vehicle or because of what the repair costswere Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this Wha...

Page 36: ...lems but can t getout of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by openinga window or door The air bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you ll need some new parts f...

Page 37: ...workingproperly A As longas the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached toyour vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the airbags from working properly in...

Page 38: ...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 earl...

Page 39: ...late into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure I...

Page 40: ...is applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal i...

Page 41: ...To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Center Passenger Position Bench Seat 1 29...

Page 42: ...tch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the...

Page 43: ...That includes infants and all children smallerthan adult size In fact thelaw in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says childrenup to some age must be restrained whilein...

Page 44: ...e infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at...

Page 45: ...d If YOU need to have an anchor installed you can ask your GM dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Securing a Child Restraint in...

Page 46: ...ild restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face orneck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle t...

Page 47: ...cure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passe...

Page 48: ...s for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show y...

Page 49: ...le the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the e...

Page 50: ...elt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set t...

Page 51: ...unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have ou...

Page 52: ...houlder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move thechild toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on...

Page 53: ...ound you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the exte...

Page 54: ...he belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cutor damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety...

Page 55: ...any standard and optional featureson your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working...

Page 56: ...The square shaped key is for the ignitic only 3n The oval shaped key is for the doors andall other locks 2 2...

Page 57: ...to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones madeeasily using these plugs I NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of newfeatures that can help pre...

Page 58: ...and How They Work Side Doors To open the front side door from the outside graspthe handle and pull the door open To open the front side door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the doo...

Page 59: ...ing sidedoor pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear until it latches in the open position To close the sliding sidedoor pull the handle toward the front to release the rear lat...

Page 60: ...rear door first Grasp the handle and pull the door open To open the left rear door pull on the latch release handle in the inside of the door To close therear doors close the left door first Check to...

Page 61: ...n the clip and lift the check assemblyup off the mounting bracket Do this on each door Replace the assemblies the same way See the caution under Swing Out Windows in this section Door Locks A CAUTION...

Page 62: ...lock front doors and sliding side door slide the lock levers down To unlock the front doors and the sliding side door from the inside Slide the lock levers up Rear doors cannot be manually locked from...

Page 63: ...t the key in the ignition Then pull upon the hatch handle and open the doors To release the hatch using the optionalKeyless Entry hand held transmitter see Keyless Entry System in the Index To release...

Page 64: ...system comes on and in about five seconds locks the sliding door All models have overriding doorlocks When a door is locked the door handle will not work the latch This will help stop a door from bei...

Page 65: ...door will unlock automatically If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all doors will unlock All doors will lock when DOOR is pressed PressingREAR will unlock the hatch Matching Transmitter s To...

Page 66: ...o Duracell type batteries DL2016 or equivalent positive side down 4 Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although...

Page 67: ...an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55mph 88 kmh orless for the first 500 miles 804 km 0 Don t drive at any one speed fas...

Page 68: ...te accessories in the ACC position for long periods of time Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle LOCK This positio...

Page 69: ...EUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelera...

Page 70: ...ht not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed seethe partof this manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing YourVehicle in the Index Fuel Regulator Yo...

Page 71: ...ine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hoursprior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electri...

Page 72: ...the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily A CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift leveris not I fully in PARK P with the park...

Page 73: ...REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow ice orsand without damaging your transmission see If You reStuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow in the Index...

Page 74: ...roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECONDGEAR 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature forreducing torque to the rear...

Page 75: ...Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage o...

Page 76: ...eaturewill allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Shifting Into PARK P 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position...

Page 77: ...and you don t shiftyour transmission into PARK P properly theweight of the vehiclemay put too much force onthe parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof...

Page 78: ...epressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P asyou maintain brake application Then move the shiftlever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but sti...

Page 79: ...Engine Exhaust 2 25...

Page 80: ...not to park with theengine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulli...

Page 81: ...e front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions Windows To open your manual windows tt u nthe hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows If yo...

Page 82: ...Swing Out Windows To open your swing out windows pull up on the latch and push the window out To close the window pull the latch toward you and push it down 2 28...

Page 83: ...lows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wh...

Page 84: ...ndshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 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 t...

Page 85: ...l If a bulbis burned out replaceit to help avoidan accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs If you have a t...

Page 86: ...wipes This can be veryuseful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer toLO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO po...

Page 87: ...wipers Windshield Washer I lP 0 At the topof the multifunction lever there s a paddlemarked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipe...

Page 88: ...asher system and paint Rear Window WiperMasher Dutch Door You control your rear window wipedwasher from a switch on your instrument panel on the driver s side of your steering column Press the top of...

Page 89: ...aintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise controldoes not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When yo...

Page 90: ...Control I 1 Movethe cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal To Resume a Se...

Page 91: ...tch at R A Resume Accelerate longerthan 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...

Page 92: ...do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the acceleratorpedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow...

Page 93: ...aretwo ways to turn off the cruise control 0 Step lightly on the brakepedal Move the cruise switch to OFF To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise controlor the ignition your cruise control...

Page 94: ...ch marked OFF to turn offyour lamps Turn the dial above the lamp switches counterclockwiseto dim your instrument panel lamps Turn the dial clockwiseto brighten your instrument panel lamps If you turn...

Page 95: ...me on at a reduced brightness when The ignition is on The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker...

Page 96: ...on when you open any of the doors You can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the dimmer dial clockwise until it clicks You may have the optional reading lamps next to the dome lamps Turn the lamps...

Page 97: ...e theoptional reading lamps they will still operate if the switch is in the OFF position If you have the optionalKeyless Illumination feature the interior lamps will come on briefly when doors are loc...

Page 98: ...ay driving Pull the tab back towards you for night driving Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle Some mirrors are manually adjustable mirrors come wi...

Page 99: ...ards the vehicleto move it in After pushing the mirror out adjustmentwill be maintained Convex OutsideMirror Your passenger s sidemirror is convex A convex mirror s surface iscurved so you can see mor...

Page 100: ...your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from theheating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element To remove the smal...

Page 101: ...l rear hatch and Dutch doors you will also havean assist handle on the inside hatch Your front storage compartment is at the center of the engine cover To open the compartment press the two tabs toget...

Page 102: ...ter Overhead Console If you have a rear storagecompartment pull up onthe handle to open or remove the cover To replace the cover fit the notches on the cover into the storagecompartment Islots andpush...

Page 103: ...r English or Metric To switch from Englishto Metric justpress the E M button Instrument Panel A B C D E Z F G H I f Z A Light Switches B Dimmer Switch C Instrument Cluster D Gearshift Lever E Air Cond...

Page 104: ...hows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Tamper Resistant Odometer Standard Cluster Digital Cluster I I I Your odometer is tamper resistan...

Page 105: ...lace of your regular odometer when you press the TRIP button To reset the trip odometer on the digital cluster press the RESET button To change back to the regular odometer press the TRIP button again...

Page 106: ...airs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Safety Beit Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a light will come on for...

Page 107: ...n you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Brake System Warning Light Standard Cluster Digital Cluster Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is d...

Page 108: ...ht is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towedfor service The br...

Page 109: ...on control systems This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it isworking If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stay...

Page 110: ...may have a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicatethat you have a loose accessory drive belt or anotherelectrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light iso...

Page 111: ...standard cluster If you have the digital cluster it is on the top of the cluster The high beam indicator lightis on whenever you use your high beam headlamps For more details see Headlamp High Low Be...

Page 112: ...It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon...

Page 113: ...range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerouslylow oil level or otherproblems causing low oil pressure On the digital cluster a box around the oil pressure symbol will begin t...

Page 114: ...your tank is 1 8full or less Here arethings some owners ask about None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full The fuelt...

Page 115: ...engine is left at an idle foran extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide fullpower at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this conditionshould c...

Page 116: ...e sides of your vehicle Load yourcargo so that itrests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier Put th...

Page 117: ...wired by a qualified service person Attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strap it to your vehicle s frame rail Be sureyou leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn t bend or break butnot so...

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Page 119: ...t have air conditioning your heater controlswill look like this Fan Lever The top leverhas four positions To increase the air flow move the levertoward HIGH To decrease the air flow move it toward OFF...

Page 120: ...djust the proportion of air coming through each vent Adjust the temperature lever forwarmer or coolerair Heater Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning your heatinghir condition...

Page 121: ...ome out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight NORM A C This setting coolsthe outside air If you first used MAX A C...

Page 122: ...even if the frontsystem is off Before using the rear air conditioning open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air Close the windows when using the system Rear Window Defogger Option If your vehic...

Page 123: ...rwill flow into the front airinlet grilles at the base of the windshield through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaustvalves Outside airwill also enterthe vehicle when the heater orthe air conditio...

Page 124: ...ourself with it first Find out what your Delco systemcan do and how to operateall its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting theClock ETP...

Page 125: ...return to favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen favorite stations 7 AM and 7 FM 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button SET appears in the display 3 Within 5 seconds...

Page 126: ...tions Turn it to switch the system on and off Turn it to control the volume Press it to display the time when the ignition is off Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency d...

Page 127: ...ion to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preseton each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Then do the following 1 Tune in the desired station 2...

Page 128: ...pears in the display Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations To set the pushbuttons forup to fourteen favorite stations 7 AM and 7 FM 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press...

Page 129: ...OGRAM To go from one side of the tape to the other press the VOL PROG RCL knob STOP EJECT To remove the tape or stopthe tape and switch to radio press the STOP EJECT button If a tapeis inserted with s...

Page 130: ...Press itto change sides of a tape when a cassetteis playing BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the leftkight speakerbalance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functio...

Page 131: ...h the Am St button when you tune to an AM station that broadcasts in stereo Your STEREO lightwill come on when you re receiving AM stereo If you push Am St and there isno more noise it means the stati...

Page 132: ...After you have cleaned the cassette tape player press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset the the Cln indicator The radio will display to show the clean feature has been reset How to OperateYour ET...

Page 133: ...ach of the 5 AM and 5 FM stations MUTE Press the MUTE button and all sound from the radio or CD player stops By pressing the button again sound will begin again RCL Press the RCL button to change betw...

Page 134: ...ile using this control To return to normal sequence press RDM again REV Press and hold the REV button to quickly return to a favorite passage Release it todisplay the passage The counterreading will b...

Page 135: ...ss the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display You are now ready to enter your secret code Don t wait more than 15 seconds between steps 5 Press SET and 000 will appear on t...

Page 136: ...nce was unsuccessful and the numbers did not matcheither of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode Understanding Radio Reception FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals w...

Page 137: ...me heat may not operate properly and could cause premature failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours of use to provide optimum performance Your radio may displa...

Page 138: ...dapters will cause the radio to display an error and the adapter cassette will be ejected Care of Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and...

Page 139: ...ne can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anyt...

Page 140: ...on choose never to drinkalcohol so they never drive afterdrinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state todrink alcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental rea...

Page 141: ...e seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive isaffected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skill...

Page 142: ...n s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not beendrinking Control of a Vehicle You have threesystems that make your vehicle go where you want it togo They ar...

Page 143: ...the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heav...

Page 144: ...of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at...

Page 145: ...Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curvesat a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver orbeg...

Page 146: ...car suddenly pulls outfrom nowhere or a child darts outfrom between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid theseproblems by braking if youcan stop in time But sometimes you can t th...

Page 147: ...driverof a vehicle aboutto pass another on a two lane highway waits forjust the rightmoment accel erates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not...

Page 148: ...distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other cars are lined...

Page 149: ...are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the acceleratorpedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start...

Page 150: ...headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals 0 If you re tired pull off the road in a safeplace and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the dayt...

Page 151: ...yes moving that way it s easier topick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from ni...

Page 152: ...rough a large puddle of water ora car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they c...

Page 153: ...want to watch out forwhat the other drivers aredoing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increaseyour safety in city driving 0 Know the best way to get towhere you are going Get a c...

Page 154: ...ulder as often as necessary Try to blendsmoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rateif it s slower Stay in the right lane...

Page 155: ...ked all levels 0 Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tiresall infla...

Page 156: ...nd Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here aresome tip...

Page 157: ...own lane As you go over thetop of a hill be alert There could besomething in your lane likea stalled car oran accident You may see highway signs onmountains that warn of special problems Examples are...

Page 158: ...between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lotless traction or grip and will need to be very careful r tr r I I ii _I X i What s the worst time for this Wet...

Page 159: ...ce aheadof you brake before you are on it Try notto brake while you re actuallyon the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caught in a Blizzard ha3 If you are stopped by heavy snow youcou...

Page 160: ...art the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlarnps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the e...

Page 161: ...tificatiodTire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads onyour front and rear axles you need to go to a w...

Page 162: ...turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification Tire label Thisis the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sureto incl...

Page 163: ...to include the weight of everything you put in it And remember to figure the weight of the people inside as part of your load Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR Add on Equipment When you car...

Page 164: ...as to be usedproperly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many ofthese areimportant for your safety and that of your passengers So ple...

Page 165: ...re and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer areall important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering informa...

Page 166: ...e you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important tohave the correcthitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads...

Page 167: ...akes and they must be adequate Be sure toread and follow the instructions for thetrailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjustand maintain them properly Your trailer brake system can tap intoyour...

Page 168: ...attachments safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electricbrakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by...

Page 169: ...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 Signa...

Page 170: ...ng see Engine Overheating in the Index 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 inj...

Page 171: ...c transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re t...

Page 172: ...Notes 4 34...

Page 173: ...hat to do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn...

Page 174: ...flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work O...

Page 175: ...could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying to startyour vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and itcould damage your vehicle To Jump Start You...

Page 176: ...n off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on...

Page 177: ...icle has one Dead Battery Good Battery 7 Don t let the otherend touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect...

Page 178: ...ttery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and r n the engine fora while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs...

Page 179: ...you call tell the towing service 0 Whether your vehicle has rear wheel drive orthe all wheel drive option If your vehicle has fog lamps it cannot be towed from the front with sling type equipment The...

Page 180: ...the front or rear wheels must be supported on a dolly If your vehicle has rear wheel drive don t have it towed on the rear wheels unless you must If a vehicle with rear wheel drive must be towed on th...

Page 181: ...he front bumper system willbe damaged Use wheellift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may berequired for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps If your vehicle has the all...

Page 182: ...he rear bumper system will be damaged Use wheel liftor car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has the all...

Page 183: ...ront bumper system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping maybe required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has the all whe...

Page 184: ...rear bumper systemwill be damaged Use wheellift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be requiredfor car carrierequipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has the all wheel...

Page 185: ...ng If Steam Is Corning From Your Engine 8 I NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by you...

Page 186: ...o NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or DRIVE D window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower...

Page 187: ...ould be at ADD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without cool...

Page 188: ...Index for more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant I I When the cool...

Page 189: ...emove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowlyto the leftuntil it firststops Don t pr...

Page 190: ...at to stop A hiss means there is still Some pressure left 2 Then keepturning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the...

Page 191: ...covery tank to ADD 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure capoff 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch...

Page 192: ...increases when the clutch engages So you mayhear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra sh It is merely the cooling system func...

Page 193: ...theway you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tiregoes flat thenext part shows how to useyour jacki...

Page 194: ...vehicle s rear doors along the passenger side wall Remove yourjack cover by turning the plastic wing nut counterclockwise Lift up on the latch and pull the jack cover offe Remove the wheel blocks and...

Page 195: ...ng nut counterclockwise Remove thewing nut and retainer and take out the ratchet and extension JackingEquipmentStorage 1 Nut 2 Washer 3 Wheel Blocks 4 Jack Lift Head 5 Jack 6 Jacking InstructionsTag 7...

Page 196: ...the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire 1 NOTICE Never remove or restow a tire frodto a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supportedby ajack Always tighten the tire full...

Page 197: ...socket 3 Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame above the bumper Be sure the flatend connects intothe hoist shaft Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to l...

Page 198: ...ed tilt the retainer at the end of the cableand pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out fromunder the vehicle I NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before cable is res...

Page 199: ...to the extension with the UP side facingyou Rotate the ratchet to the right Thatwill raise the jack lift head a little Before raising the vehicle do the following steps Before you start block the fro...

Page 200: ...he flat end of the extension Pry along the edge of the cap until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands If the wheel has a plastic center cap yo...

Page 201: ...nd of the extension intothe notch I cap Remove the center With DOWN facing you use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Do not jack up the vehicle with people in o...

Page 202: ...the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle I Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise...

Page 203: ...Take off the flattire Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spareon the wheel mounting surface 5 31...

Page 204: ...d end is toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub c If a nut can t be turned by hand use the extension and see your dealer assoon as possible Lower the vehicle...

Page 205: ...a criss cross sequence as shown Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP marking facingyou Remove thewheel blocks A CAUTION I NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a whee...

Page 206: ...the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420kPa After installing the compact spare on you...

Page 207: ...y parts of your vehicleas well as the tires If you spin the wheels toofast while shifting your transmission backand forth you can destroy your transmission For information aboutusing tire chainson you...

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Page 209: ...ehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer forall your service needs You ll get genuine GM partsand GM trained and supported servicepeople We hope you ll want to ke...

Page 210: ...ne rated at 87 octane or higher Usepremium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane orhigher for high power performance when towing a trailer or with a high payload requirement But when operating with a l...

Page 211: ...el that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine foryour vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel thatis more than5 methanol is badfor your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in y...

Page 212: ...inuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that woul...

Page 213: ...rn it slowly to the left counterclockwise Be carefulnot to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put th...

Page 214: ...ay notfit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the l...

Page 215: ...n properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood Prop Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into theslot in the hood Remove the hood prop from the sl...

Page 216: ...your engine oilevery time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain bac...

Page 217: ...use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t addtoo much oil If your engine has so much oil that the...

Page 218: ...oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use inyour gasoline engine If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front...

Page 219: ...TY GRADE OIL FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATURERANGE LOOK FOR THtS SYMBOL HOT WEATHER t 1 COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for...

Page 220: ...a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle If any one of these is true foryour vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every3 000miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first If...

Page 221: ...stead recycle it by taking it to a placethat collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a servicestation or a local recycling center for help Engine Co...

Page 222: ...igarette lighter Set the extension aside I 5 Remove the engine cover braces that are located to the right and left of the heater duct 6 Your vehicle may have a screw that attaches the heater duct to t...

Page 223: ...7 Remove the bolt from the engine cover bracket 8 Loosen the nut and move the bracket outof the way 9 Lift up on each of the two latches at the bottom of the cover 6 15...

Page 224: ...backwards Then lift it up and out of the vehicle To Install the Engine Cover 1 Lift the engine cover into the vehicle and slide it all the way forward Make sure the rubber seal is over the latches 2 I...

Page 225: ...you have the 4 3L engine VIN Code W with the rectangular air cleaner you can change the air cleaner filterwithout removing the engine cover Just lift the hood unsnap both clips and remove the top Afte...

Page 226: ...M dealer ServiceDepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transm...

Page 227: ...have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before adding fluid Thiswill give you a more accurate readingof the fluid level To check t...

Page 228: ...cking the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used only as a reference Ifthe fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t...

Page 229: ...the Index How to Check Lubricant If the levelis below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raisethe level to the bottom of the filler plug hole...

Page 230: ...f lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and w...

Page 231: ...tion down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 262O F 128O C 0 Protect againstrust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they shoul...

Page 232: ...air trapped in the cooling system can affect the coolant levelin the radiator Check the coolant level when the engine iscold and follow thesteps under Adding Coolant for theproper way to add coolant I...

Page 233: ...be at ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher ToAdd Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolantrecovery tank Add co...

Page 234: ...the radiator filler neck Thermostat When you replace 1 your radiator pressure cap aGM cap is 1 recommended See l Service Replacement I Parts and Filler Recommendations in the Index Engine coolant temp...

Page 235: ...the FULL COLD mark Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired What to Add Refer to the Maintenance S...

Page 236: ...ted washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water DonV mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and othe...

Page 237: ...work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings areworn then you ll have too much fluid wh...

Page 238: ...do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removi...

Page 239: ...rum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tire...

Page 240: ...kes can change for the worse Thebraking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Hydro Boost Brake System The power steering...

Page 241: ...om the air conditioning system is normal If you notice fuel leaksor fumes the causes should be found and corrected at once Bulb Replacement Before replacing any bulbs make sure all lights areoff and t...

Page 242: ...t if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could beinjured Take specialcare when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs NOTICE Avoid touching the bulb or letting it come in contact with anything...

Page 243: ...dturn signal lamp 3 Completely remove the sidemarker turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the side markedturn signal lamp sockets from the lamp I 4 Remove the screw located b...

Page 244: ...assembly 6 Remove the composite assembly halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly 7 Turn the 8 Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it 9 Replace the composit...

Page 245: ...thetab on the sideof the lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket 6 Gently push the new bulb into thesocket 7 h...

Page 246: ...ehind the door Pull out the rear lamp assembly s you can see the socket 4 Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel If the socket does not have a tab turn...

Page 247: ...Stop Lamp CHMSL I Other Maintenance Items Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts lift the wiper arm away from the windshield Pinch the two tabs on the wiper...

Page 248: ...he lock after using a de icer of this type Exhaust System To help preventdamage to your exhaust system do not continue to drive your vehicle if younotice 0 Engine misfiring Loss of performance Exhaust...

Page 249: ...n and stays on while you re driving your system may need service Your vehicle should still be driveable but you should have your system serviced right away Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle c...

Page 250: ...Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Bad handling Rough ride Needlessdamagefrom road hazards When to Check Chec...

Page 251: ...purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation...

Page 252: ...damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the CertificatiodTire label The tiresinstalled on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specific...

Page 253: ...ariationsin driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s abili...

Page 254: ...etric tires must conform to Federalsafety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to giv...

Page 255: ...l You could have a collision in which youor others could be injured Always usethe correctwheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts forreplacement I NOTICE The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing li...

Page 256: ...stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage yourvehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some aretoxic Others can burst into flameif you strike...

Page 257: ...oon as you can before they set 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use brush may be used if stains are...

Page 258: ...When you clean a stain from fabric immediately dry the area with a Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product Scotchgard protect...

Page 259: ...eam mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry 0 If a stain remains cleanit with solvent type cle...

Page 260: ...is not clear afterusing the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatterswhen running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outsideof the windshield with GM Windshield...

Page 261: ...veresidue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Careand Materials inthe Index Your vehicle has a basecoatjclearcoat paint finish The clearcoat...

Page 262: ...soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied NOTICE If you have aluminum wh...

Page 263: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirt packed in closed areasof the frame...

Page 264: ...Cleans white and black tires Spot and stain removal on leather or vinyl 16oz 0 473L Fabric Cleaner 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner 8 oz 0 237L Vinyl Top Cleaner 16oz 0 4731 Preservatone 8 oz 0 237L Spot L...

Page 265: ...he driver s side You can see itif you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on theVehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and...

Page 266: ...I 0 0 I 7 I 6 58...

Page 267: ...abel is your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that thislabel is not removed from the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment N...

Page 268: ...ght away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overloa...

Page 269: ...correct value Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get alongwithout like the radio or cigarettelighter and use its fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can See...

Page 270: ...s 140 Nom QUANTITY Without Rear Heater 13 5Quarts 12 8 Liters QUANTITY With Rear Heater 16 5 Quarts 15 5 Liters All quantities areapproximate After refill the level MUST be checked Crankcase Capacity...

Page 271: ...R LAMPS Dome Lamp w oRoof Console Dome Lamp with Roof Console Glove Box Lamp Heater AC Control Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps Stepwell Lamp Reading Lamp with Roof Console Reading Lamp w o Roof Console Asht...

Page 272: ...Lamp Service Engine Soon Directional Indicator Directional Indicator Brake Warning Indicator Lamp Brake Warning Indicator Lamp Transmission Indicator Dial Safety BeltWarning Safety BeltWarning Daytim...

Page 273: ...S INST LPS AUX l s l HTR A C d ClRlERK u 30 PWR ACC STOPlHAZ I TURN B U HTR A C RADIO n r I 10 1 r T ClRiBRK 2 J 10 4 25 u ECM 1 30 PWR WDO WIPER AIR BAG BRAKE 3 FRONT Fuse Legend 0 5 Amp Tan 0 7 5 Am...

Page 274: ...Lamp Instrument Cluster Gages Brake Switch Audio Alarm Headlight Switch Illumination Ash Tray Illumination AUX HTR A C Auxiliary Heater Rear AIC if equipped STOP HA2 HORN TL LMPS TURN BAJ Stop Lamps H...

Page 275: ...e Control Module Engine Control Module Power Windows Air Bag Windshield Wiper Anti Lock Brake System Speedometer Cruise Control Canadian Daytime Running Lamps rower Mirror Trailer Wiring Harness FUSE...

Page 276: ...erant is used If you re not sure ask your GM dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Refrigerant should be added only by a qualified A Ctechnician...

Page 277: ...alerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps tokeep your vehicle in good working condition but also helpsthe environment All recommended main...

Page 278: ...lainswhat you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer s service department or anotherqualif...

Page 279: ...your GM dealer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have doneand when you should schedule them If you go toyour dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported...

Page 280: ...vice police taxi or other commercial application ISchedule I Intervals I Every 3 000 Miles 5000 km or 3Months Engine Oil and Filter Change Chassis Lubrication Drive Axle Service At 6 000 Miles 10 OOO...

Page 281: ...ry 12 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service At 7 5 0 0Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Cooling System Service orevery 24 months wh...

Page 282: ...uid as needed If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000miles 25000 km Standard Differential Check fluid level and add fluid asneeded at every oil change If driv...

Page 283: ...seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED B Y 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0 Change...

Page 284: ...es 25 000 km 0 0 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension balljoints and king pin bushings steering linkageand...

Page 285: ...e seals for leaking rotation pattern and additional information 17 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 3 5000 km 0 Change...

Page 286: ...dd fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals forleaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs...

Page 287: ...system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pres...

Page 288: ...uid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE J 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubr...

Page 289: ...d axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front su...

Page 290: ...epack the front wheel bearings orat each brake relining whichever occurs first 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission ControlService...

Page 291: ...icle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0 0 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs...

Page 292: ...tyjoints and axle seals for leaking 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 57 000 Miles 95...

Page 293: ...ont wheel 0 Inspect engine accessory drivebelt An Emission Control Service 0 Drain flushand refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to...

Page 294: ...eals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 66 000 Miles 110 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspen...

Page 295: ...and add fluid asneeded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 72 000 Mi es 120 000km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs 0...

Page 296: ...wheel U Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions Replace 0 Check readfront axle tluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 78 000 Miles 130 000 k...

Page 297: ...d fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY r I 84 000 Miles 140000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every3 months whichever occurs 0...

Page 298: ...ichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and king pin bushings steering linkageand transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides and brake...

Page 299: ...additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front...

Page 300: ...dd fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occu...

Page 301: ...conditions In heavy city trafficwhere the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailertowing Uses such as found in taxi police o...

Page 302: ...ain fluid and refill every 15 000miles 25 000 km Standard Differential Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at every engine oil change If driving in dusty areas ortowing a trailer drain fluidand...

Page 303: ...le seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500Miles 37500km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and king pin bushin...

Page 304: ...ry 24 months whichever bearings orat each brake relining whichever occurs first occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and nec...

Page 305: ...BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and king pin bushings steering...

Page 306: ...require changing DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front susp...

Page 307: ...s or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Conrrol Service Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See E...

Page 308: ...le seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000 Miles 125 000 km Change en...

Page 309: ...150 000 km 0 0 0 0 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension balljoints and king pin bushings steering linkagean...

Page 310: ...gineoil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and king pin bushings steering linkageand transfer case shift linkage...

Page 311: ...changing DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE Part 9 vwner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specifiedto help ensure thesafety depend...

Page 312: ...he rear edge of the driver s door See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for fu...

Page 313: ...other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle It should beparked on a level surface 2 Firmly appl...

Page 314: ...eady to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steephill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regularbrake set the parking brake 0 To ch...

Page 315: ...issing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Eng...

Page 316: ...in the Index Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze or an approved recycled coolant con forming to GM Specification GM Part No 3634621 or equiva lent 6038 M GM Part NO 10...

Page 317: ...t Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE 8OW 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant DEXKON I11Automatic Trans mission Fluid Chassis lubricantmeeting require ments of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB orGC LB GM Part No 1052...

Page 318: ...med the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also y...

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Page 321: ...cedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet Normally any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sale...

Page 322: ...me address home and business telephone numbers 0 Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible...

Page 323: ...etely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experiencehas shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described ear...

Page 324: ...lawsmay 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 Custo r...

Page 325: ...47 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Chevrolet...

Page 326: ...of fuel delivered on the road locked inside Note Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers operating 1994and newerChevroletIGeovehicles for a period of 36 months 36 000miles All...

Page 327: ...NCLUDES 0 One way SHUTTLE RIDE for any warranty repair completed during the same day 0 Up to 30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 day OR Up to 30 maximum...

Page 328: ...t performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve...

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Page 333: ...cs 3 20 Delco LOC II Anti Theft Feature 3 17 ETR AM Radio 3 7 ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System 3 9 ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer 3 12 ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc...

Page 334: ...See Safety Belts Circuit Breakers See Fuses and Circuit Breakers Cleaning Chemical Paint Spotting 6 55 Cigarette LightedAshtrays 2 46 FabricProtection 6 50 Finishcare 6 53 Glass 6 52 Insideofvehicle 6...

Page 335: ...eDoors 2 4 Sliding Side Door 2 5 Drive Axle See Axle Driving AtNight 4 12 City 4 15 Defensive 4 1 Freeway 4 16 HillandMountainRoads 4 18 If You reCaught in a Blizzard 4 21 IntheRain 4 13 LossofControl...

Page 336: ...ers 6 60 6 65 FuseBlock 6 61 G Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 58 Odometer 2 50 Speedometer 2 50 FuelGage 2 60 OilPressure Gage 2 59 TamperResistantOdometer 2 50 TripOdometer 2 51 Voltlneter 2...

Page 337: ...dlights See Headlamps Interior Lamps Override Switch 2 43 Lamp and Bulb Data 6 63 RearLamps 6 38 Replacement See Bulb Replacement AirBag Readiness Light 2 52 Anti LockBrake System Warning Light 2 54 B...

Page 338: ...ee Gages ToCheck 6 9 WhatKindtoUse 6 10 WhentoAdd 6 9 WhentoChange 6 12 What to Do with Used 6 12 OwnerChecksandServices 7 35 Off RoadRecovery 4 9 P Parking Brake See Brakes Parking On Hills See Towin...

Page 339: ...Reminder Light See Lights Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After a Crash 1 42 Right Front Passenger Position 1 26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 17 Use During Pregnancy 1 26 Why Safety BeltsWork 1...

Page 340: ...ages Starting Your Engine See Engine Starting Steering 4 7 InErnergencies 4 8 Tips 4 7 Sunvisors 2 45 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System SIR Storage Compartments 2 47 Adding Equipment to YourFac...

Page 341: ...Automatic Transmission Shift Light See Lights Trip Odometer See Gages Turn Signal and LaneChange Indicator See Lights 6 21 2 18 6 18 6 20 6 18 2 23 Vehicle Damagewarnings v Identification Number 6 57...

Page 342: ...ws 2 27 Swing Out 2 28 Windshield Rear Window Wipermasher Dutch Door 2 34 Washer 2 33 WasherFluid 6 28 Wipers 2 32 Wiper Blade Chatter 6 52 Wiper Blade Cleaning See Cleaning Wiper Blade Replacement 6...

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