Chevrolet 1995 Blazer Owner'S Manual Download Page 330

Summary of Contents for 1995 Blazer

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Page 3: ...ormation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tellsyou what todo if you have a problem while driving suchas a flat tire or en...

Page 4: ...mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Your dealer invites you to return forall of your service needs both during and after the warran...

Page 5: ...ther notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited for ChevroletMotor Division whenever itappears in this manual About Driving Your Blazer As with other v...

Page 6: ...his 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...

Page 7: ...your vehicle Manytimes this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly Butthe notice will tellyou what to do to help avoid the damage When you read othermanuals you might see...

Page 8: ...used on an original battery Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Avoid Sparks or Flames CausticBattery Acid Could CauseBurns Spark orflame Could Explode Battery These symbolsare important...

Page 9: ...Direction Daytime RunningLights A Hazard Warning Rasher I FogLights These symbols are on some of your controls Windshield Wiper Rear Window Defogger Q 0 e w Windshield Washer Ventilating Fan I Windshi...

Page 10: ...indicatorlights Engine Coolant Temperature I BRAKE Brake Battery Charging System 1 Fuel SHIFT Shift Light 1 ANTI LOCK I Anti Lock Brake Here are someother symbolsyou may see Fuse Lighter I I Horn L E...

Page 11: ...l find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safetybelts Seats and Seat Control...

Page 12: ...into place Move the lever under the frontof the seatup to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with yourbody to make _ a sure the seat is locke...

Page 13: ...wn The right control makes the front of the seat go up anddown The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and rearward If you have this feature there will bea control on the fro...

Page 14: ...seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you wantit Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback...

Page 15: ...me to a sudden stop Then it will will lock in place There s one time the seatback maynot fold without some help from you That s if your vehicleis parked going down a fairly steep hill To fold a front...

Page 16: ...rear seat area move the seatback to its original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks 0 To get out again tilt the seatback fully forward Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on som...

Page 17: ...e theseatbacks just lift up the seatbacks and push until they lock in the upright position Push and pull on the seatbacksto check that the latches have locked in the upright position If they haven t h...

Page 18: ...re 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 ofthem people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Withou...

Page 19: ...Put someoneon it i Get it upto speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something I In a real vehicle it could bethe windshield 1 9...

Page 20: ...make such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won tI be trapped in the vehicle after an accident ifI mwearing a A You could be whether you re wearing a s...

Page 21: ...en one that isn t yourfault you and yourpassengerscan be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidentsoccur within 25 miles 40 km of h...

Page 22: ...t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks Pull upon the latch plateto make sure itis secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this se...

Page 23: ...lid underit the belt would apply forceat your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best...

Page 24: ...Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 14...

Page 25: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is worn under thearm It should be wornover the shoulder at all times 1 15...

Page 26: ...ross the body A A To unlatch thebelt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it y...

Page 27: ...table Restraint System SIR This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag Your vehicle has an air bagfor the driver Here are themost important things toknow about the a...

Page 28: ...em checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tellsyou if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How theAir Bag System Work...

Page 29: ...signed to work properly under a wide range of conditions includingoff road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Ind...

Page 30: ...bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you ll need some new parts for yourair bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won tbe there to help protect you in anothercrash A ne...

Page 31: ...rack is attached to your vehicle will it keep the air bag from working properly so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a cras...

Page 32: ...wayto protect thefetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt ina crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety b...

Page 33: ...seat someone can sitin the center position When YOU sit in the centerfront seating position you havea lap safetybelt which hasno retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it alon...

Page 34: ...ethe safety belt quickly if you ever hadto Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more oft...

Page 35: ...s you more slowly 2 Push the latch plateinto the buckle untilit clicks Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it doesr let...

Page 36: ...If you slid underit the belt would apply force at yourabdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Theseparts of the body...

Page 37: ...rt guides pull theshoulderbelts awayfrom the neck andhead There is one guide for each outside passengerposition in the rearseat You will find them tuckedin between theseatback and the interior body ab...

Page 38: ...hat both the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Belts Rear Seat Passengers in the Index To remove and store the comfor...

Page 39: ...sition you have a lap safety belt which hasa retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the lat...

Page 40: ...the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyonein a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than...

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Page 42: ...in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat outside position unless the child isan infant and you re the only adul...

Page 43: ...the child restraint has one 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portionsof the vehicle s safety belt throughor aro...

Page 44: ...ure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten thebelt feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you push downon th...

Page 45: ...ldrestraint 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 passenger Center Seat Positi...

Page 46: ...hild in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instr...

Page 47: ...aint in different directions to be sure it is secure If you re using a bucket seat adjust the seatforward until the lap portionof the safety belt holds the restraint firmly But don t move it any more...

Page 48: ...belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lapshoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Childrenwho aren t buckledup can...

Page 49: ...aint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear outside positionof a four door model see Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that theshoulder belt isstill ve...

Page 50: ...its job have it repaired Torn or frayed beltsmay not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a newone right away Replacing Seat and Restraint Syst...

Page 51: ...The model numberon the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you wantto replace Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see this label 1 41...

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Page 53: ...e many standardand optional features on your vehicle and informationon starting shifting and braking Also explained are theinstrumentpanel and thewarning systemsthat tell youif everything is working p...

Page 54: ...fit with either side up 0 0000 provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar coded tag The bar coded tag has acode on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra...

Page 55: ...n have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys Your Doors And How They Work Side...

Page 56: ...Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle 11 i 3 I 1 1 From the outside Use your key 2 4...

Page 57: ...ks push LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door armrest This switch will lock all the doors at once To unlock thedoors push on the raised area next to the key symbol On four door models the lev...

Page 58: ...deral CommunicationsCommission FCC Rules This device complieswith Part15of the FCCRules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This...

Page 59: ...ougo to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacementtransmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once thenew transmitter iscoded the lost transmitter will not unl...

Page 60: ...d replace the batteries with two Duracell type batteries DL2016 or equivalent positive side down 4 Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings Endgate Hatch Release To open a mechani...

Page 61: ...unlock When doors are unlocked push the button in to open the glass Then reach inside tolift the handle and open the endgate The endgatecan be opened without a key if the driver s door is unlocked The...

Page 62: ...ou open your endgate glass by just pressing a button The button is on the driver s sideof the steering column If your vehicle has an automatic transmission your shift lever must be in PARK P or NEUTRA...

Page 63: ...irecarrier you must move th carrier arm out of the way to open the glass Endgate Mounted Spare lire Carrier You must move the carrier armout of the way to open the endgate glass Here s how to move the...

Page 64: ...plate E Trim Panel 1 Peel backor slit the carpet locally to exposethe access hole in the trim panel 2 Use a thin screwdriver to reach through the access holes in both the trim panel and the hardware...

Page 65: ...with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatictransmission taking your key out also locks your transmission And remember to lock the door...

Page 66: ...broken in Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towin...

Page 67: ...This position lets you turnoff the enginebut still turn the steering wheel UseOFF if you musthave your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN This i...

Page 68: ...ifferently The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identificat...

Page 69: ...sn tstart right away hold your key inSTART If it doesn t start in 10seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way down for 5 seconds or until itstarts 3 If your engine still won t start wait 15second...

Page 70: ...ough them very slowly Engine Coolant Heater Option 4 3 Liter A Engine coolant heater cord strap B Engine coolant heater cordcap In very cold weather 0 F 1 8 C or colder the engine coolant heater can h...

Page 71: ...arking your vehicle The dealer can give you the bestadvice for that particulararea Automatic Transmission c There are several different positions for your shift lever If your vehicle isequipped with a...

Page 72: ...REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shiftingto REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped e To rock your...

Page 73: ...p hills or for off road driving SelectDRIVE D when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions 0 DRIVE D This is like but you never go into Overdrive You should use DRIVE D when towing a trail...

Page 74: ...stop when going uphill don t hold yourvehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or shift intoPARK P to hold your vehicle in positio...

Page 75: ...REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal wait about 6 seconds then shiftinto REVERSE R Then let upon the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE Shift to REVERSE R onl...

Page 76: ...onal traction on snow mud ice sandor gravel It 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 allow the wheel wi...

Page 77: ...r parts of your vehicle If you are on a hill See Parkingon Hills in the Index That section showshow to turn your front wheels If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill See Towing a Trail...

Page 78: ...r not inNEUTRAL N 4 Move the key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and takeit with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with thekey in your hand your vehicle isin PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Eng...

Page 79: ...phill to take some of the pressurefrom the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Beforeyou get out of your vehicle turn off yo...

Page 80: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You reParked Automatic Transmission It s better notto park with theengine running Butif you everhave to here are some things to know 2 28...

Page 81: ...ake Follow the proper steps tobe sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index All Wheel Drive Option If your vehicle...

Page 82: ...hicle s drivetrain Manual Transfer Case If your four wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfercase the transfer case shift lever is on the floor next to the driver Use this lever to shift into and o...

Page 83: ...from 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HIwhile the vehicle is moving Do not pressthe transfer caseshift lever button when shiftingfron 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI Your front axle will engage faster if you...

Page 84: ...g you arein The indicator lights will come on briefly whenyou turn on the ignition and one will stayon If the lightsdo not comeon you should take your vehicle in for service When shifting an indicator...

Page 85: ...EUTRAL N or the clutcl pedal depressed The preferred methodfor shifting out of 4LO isto have your vehicle slowly moving1to 2 mph 1 6to 3 2kdh Press and release the 4HIswitch You must waitfor the 4HI i...

Page 86: ...ower windows the controls are on each of the side doors Your power windowswill only work when the ignition has been turned toRUN The driver s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well Push t...

Page 87: ...r s door Press LOCK and only the drivercan operate all windows Press NORM and the windows return to normal operation Swing Out Windows 2 Door Only If your vehicle has rear swing out windows just unlat...

Page 88: ...e steering wheel before you drive You can raiseit to the highestlevel to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move...

Page 89: ...WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher 0 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...

Page 90: ...used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working Operation...

Page 91: ...l the Multifunction leverall the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this blue indicator light on the instrument panelalso will be on Windshield Wipers Q I You control the windsh...

Page 92: ...shield carefully loosen or thaw them If your bladesdo become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snowor ice can overload your wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected from over...

Page 93: ...or expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Rear Window WiperMasher You control...

Page 94: ...sher If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check your fluid level Cruise Control Option If you have Cruise Control the endof your multifunction lever will look like this With Cruise...

Page 95: ...To Set Cruise Control 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the set button at theend of the lever and releaseit 4 Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal 2 43...

Page 96: ...here Remember if you hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release theswitch or apply the brake You could be startled and even...

Page 97: ...the endof the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then releaseit To slow downin very smallamounts push the buttonfor less than halfa second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6 k d h sl...

Page 98: ...to keep yourspeed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Outof Cruise Contr...

Page 99: ...the lamps listedabove as wellas the headlamps Push the sideof the switch markedOFF to turn off your lamps Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to make your instrument panel and transfercase...

Page 100: ...I 0OFF FOG LAMPS Press the sideof the switch with the light to turn thefog lamps on and OFF to turn them off A light will glow in the switch when the fog lamps are on Remember fog lamps alone will not...

Page 101: ...ghts willcome on When you turnoff the headlamps the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again The DRL indicator lighton the instrument panel wil...

Page 102: ...edon You can also turn the dome lamp on by turning the INT LIGHTS dimmer switch up until it clicks The rear dome lamp has a switch that lets you turn it on from the rear of the vehicle Press the sideo...

Page 103: ...conds when either front door is opened or until the ignition is turnedto RUN or ACC The lights will also stay on for approximately 15 seconds after you exit the vehicle They willalso stay on for 15sec...

Page 104: ...ntrol adjustment switch Find the switch on the driver s door armrest Turn the knob in the switch to L or R to choose the mirror then press thearrows on the outsideswitch ring to adjust the mirror If y...

Page 105: ...y Mirrors L To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors You can also swing the bottom visor from sideto side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled outfor additional...

Page 106: ...e accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must notexceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when notin use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your ba...

Page 107: ...ttes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To remove the front ashtray push down on the metal cover Then press up on the release tab on the panel under the metal cover and r...

Page 108: ...s Squeeze the latch at the front of the cupholder and pull it straight out The liner removesfor easy cleaning and the cupholder is dishwasher safe To open your glove box squeeze the lever at the topof...

Page 109: ...essions are provided for your convenience but the glovebox should notbe open while driving You will find a storage pocket on each front door Four door models have storage pockets and cupholders on rea...

Page 110: ...g in on the button by each light The lights can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want It has two storage compartments which can be used to conveniently store small items like your sungla...

Page 111: ...ature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on If the outside temperature is 37 F 3 C or lower when you turn on the ignition ICE will appearon the display It s a ca...

Page 112: ...nstructions to set the variance for your particular location 1 Locate your location on the zone map Note your zone number 2 Press and hold both theON OFF and theUSMET switches The display willgo off r...

Page 113: ...arage door opener first open the compartmentdoor by pressing the latch Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close to the c...

Page 114: ...tmentdoor closed whenyou press the button F Now with the compartment door closed push the button again to make sure the garage door openeroperates properly With thegarage door opener positioned proper...

Page 115: ...net is not for larger heavier items The conveniencenet is anchored to the endgate door Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the endgateopening the label shouldbe in the upperpass...

Page 116: ...tional cargo security shade you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle Grasp the handle and pull the shade to unroll it Latch the posts into the sockets on the insidetrim panel on...

Page 117: ...onic TransferCase Option 10 Rear Defogger Option 11 Ashtray 12 Shelf 13 Fog Lamps Option 14 Rear Wipermasher Option 15 Rear Hatch Option Instrument Cluster Your instrumentcluster is designed to let yo...

Page 118: ...__ Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster Your odometer is tamper resistant It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle need...

Page 119: ...the button is completely depressed To set the tripodometer to zero completely push the button near the readout Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each t...

Page 120: ...t Warning Lights and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gagescan signal thatsomethingis w...

Page 121: ...flash for about55 seconds If the driver s beltis already buckled neither the tone nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness lighton the instrument panel which sh...

Page 122: ...working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspecte...

Page 123: ...readyto warn youif there isa problem If the light stayson orcomes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you do...

Page 124: ...as well your fuel economy won t beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty If Your Vehicle is Equipped with 0 8 D 11 Certain vehic...

Page 125: ...toflash stop the vehicle Wait for a steady light to come on then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service These following conditions alsomay cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON light tocome on Low Fuel Ou...

Page 126: ...oblems 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 drive a short distance with the light on...

Page 127: ...on and the headlight switch and parking brakeare off For more details aboutDRL see Day Time Running Lamps in this section SHIFT Indicator Light SHIFT This amber SHIFT indicator lightis at the top of...

Page 128: ...ever you use your high beam headlamps See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator This light with the green arrows ison both sidesof the speedometeron the...

Page 129: ...oolant Can Burn you Badly In Problems On The Road this manual explains whatto do See Engine Overheating in the Index Oil Pressure Gage 40 The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pou...

Page 130: ...ers ask about None of these show a problem withyour fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicate...

Page 131: ...ble to provide full power atengine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speedsallow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drivef...

Page 132: ...bs Be sure thecargo is properlyloaded Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is not recommended 0 Tie the load to the moveable tie down twoper each side of the side rails Use the cross rails only to k...

Page 133: ...ur harness for you The heavy duty trailer wiring isa 7 wire harness assembly It is stored under thevehicle along the passenger side frame crossmemberon two door vehicles andon the driver side corner f...

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Page 135: ...supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls Heater Air Conditioning Controls Your heatedair conditioning controls will look like this Before using your vehicle s air conditioning open the windows to...

Page 136: ...or vents as well as the instrumentpanel vents This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight VENT Airflow is through the instrument panel vents Set the upperknob to thetemperaturedesired...

Page 137: ...ress ON until the light in the switch comes on then release it The rear window defogger will stay onfor 5 7 minutes thenturn off It will only work ifthe ignition switch is turned to RUN You can turn t...

Page 138: ...g 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...

Page 139: ...e sureyou re getting the most out of the advanced engineeringthat wentinto it Setting the Clock Audio Systems without a Compact Disc To set the clock 1 Press the SET button 2 Within 5 seconds push and...

Page 140: ...ff 0 Turn it to control the volume Press it to display the time when the ignition isoff Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on BAL Balance...

Page 141: ...ur pushbuttons to store thestation Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Repeat these stepsfor each pushbutton NOTE In addition to the four stations set as above up to three ad...

Page 142: ...t to change sidesof a tape when a cassette is playing BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions 0...

Page 143: ...or noisy slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise BASS Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response Adjust the BASS lever to givea pleasing sound to your ear AUTO DNR This unit is equ...

Page 144: ...ess 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 Operate Your ET AM FM Stereo Audio CassetteSystem wifh Equalizer...

Page 145: ...ns at the same time Then do the following 1 Tune in the desiredstation 2 Press the SETbutton 3 Within 5 seconds pressany two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the sam...

Page 146: ...ion Press bto go to the beginning of the next selection Press 4 and the tape will reverse to the beginning of the current selection PROGRAM To go from one side of the tape to the other press the PWR V...

Page 147: ...right speakers Balance willbe displayed briefly when using this control Lower Knob TUNE BAND The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tunein radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM...

Page 148: ...preset BASS position The bass level will be displayed briefly when using this control TREBLE Press the TREBA to increase the treble tones and vTREB to decrease the treble tones Press the center of th...

Page 149: ...WD Press and hold the FWD button to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing Watch the display tostop at a specific passage SCAN Press SCAN tosample each track for approximately 10...

Page 150: ...re than 15 seconds between steps 5 Press SET and 000 will appearon the display 6 Press the SEEK or 4button to make the first number appear 7 Press SCAN to make the next two numbers agree with your cod...

Page 151: ...her of the codes and the unit willremain in theSECUREDmode Understanding Radio Reception FM stereo will giveyou the bestsound But FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall bu...

Page 152: ...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 optimumperformance Your radio may display Cl...

Page 153: ...hese adapters will cause the radio to display an error and the adapter cassette will be ejected Care of CompactDiscs Handle discs carefully Store them in their originalcases or other protective cases...

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Page 155: ...nyonecan 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 an...

Page 156: ...motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drinkalco...

Page 157: ...of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even l...

Page 158: ...systemcan make crash injuriesworse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is ina crash that person schance of being...

Page 159: ...h 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 heavybraking Some people drive in spurts heav...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...tem is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering lips Driving on Curves It s important to takecurves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents men...

Page 162: ...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 stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That sth...

Page 163: ...o go straight down the roadway I 1 Edge of Road Surface 2 SlowDown 3 L e f tApprox Quarter Turn 4 Recover Passing The driver of a vehicle aboutto pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the...

Page 164: ...mes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distanceyou wouldlose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you t...

Page 165: ...id are best handled by easing your foot off the acceleratorpedal If your vehiclestarts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way youwant the vehicle togo If you start...

Page 166: ...hicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t driveoff road unless you reon a level solid surface Off road driving can be greatfun But itdoes have some definite hazards The greatest of these is th...

Page 167: ...Luggage Carrier and Tires in the Index Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan yourtrip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to...

Page 168: ...ngs tokeep in mind At higher speeds 0 you approach thingsfaster and you have lesstime to scan the terrain for obstacles 0 you have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over o...

Page 169: ...at all Because you will be onan unpaved surface it s especiallyimportantto avoid suddenacceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requiresa different kindof alertness from...

Page 170: ...llside or will the surface cause tire 0 Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won t have to make 0 Are there obstructionson the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts...

Page 171: ...e hill A If this happens there are some things you shoulddo and there are some thingsyou must notdo First here s what youshould do Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling bac...

Page 172: ...ickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift into reverse release the parking brake and slowly back straight down Never...

Page 173: ...t Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders 0 What s at the bottomof the hill Is there a hiddencreek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hil...

Page 174: ...se the parking brake and drive straight down 0 If the engine won tstart get out and get help Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later an off road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill I...

Page 175: ...ose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping Howe...

Page 176: ...raction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect onsteering accelerating...

Page 177: ...tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start yourengine When yougo through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may takeyou longer to stop...

Page 178: ...animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A SO year ld driver ma...

Page 179: ...ght blindness the inability tosee in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well becau...

Page 180: ...h and you re going fastenough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But itcan if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressur...

Page 181: ...l wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to trafficsignals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving 0 0 e Know the best wayto get to where you are going G...

Page 182: ...oulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the trafficflow 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 183: ...all levels 0 Lights Are they all working Are the lensesclean Tires They are vitallyimportant to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated...

Page 184: ...eep 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 are sometips that can make your trips safe...

Page 185: ...ns Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in yourown lane As you go over the topof a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled...

Page 186: ...loth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bagof sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide tractio...

Page 187: ...e Your anti lock brakes improve your abilityto make a hard stop ona slippery road Even thoughyou have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement Se...

Page 188: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stoppedby the snow Puton extra clothing or wrap a blank...

Page 189: ...from thecold But do it aslittle as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keepwarm you can get outof the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help co...

Page 190: ...ft transfer case or all wheel drive because the transfer cases have no neutral position Before towing you should 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Place the automatic transmissionin PARK P or the manua...

Page 191: ...ou the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rearaxles you need togo to a weigh station and weigh your vehicl...

Page 192: ...t cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast asthe vehicle goes If you have to...

Page 193: ...e there is alsoa load rating which includes the weight of the vehicleand the trailer ittows This rating is called theGross CombinationWeight Rating GCWR When you weighyour trailer be sure to include t...

Page 194: ...o be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and thatof your passengers So pleas...

Page 195: ...pends on how you plan to use yourrig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperatureand how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer areall important And it can also depend on any specia...

Page 196: ...u don t go over theGVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s importantto have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are...

Page 197: ...kes and they mustbe adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakesso you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailer brakessystemcan tap into vehi...

Page 198: ...chments safety chains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by ha...

Page 199: ...l wellin advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you towa trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring anda heavy duty turn signal flasher includedin the optional trailering package The green...

Page 200: ...h a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People canbe injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever haveto park your rig on a...

Page 201: ...ice more often when you re pulling a trailer See the MaintenanceSchedulefor more onthis Things thatare especially important in trailer operation are automatictransmission fluid don t overfill engine o...

Page 202: ...Nofes 4 48...

Page 203: ...nd what todo 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 tu...

Page 204: ...n your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work The flashe...

Page 205: ...ave a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start that way ToJump Start YourVehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must havea 12 volt battery witha negative ground syste...

Page 206: ...s And itcould save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repair wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open both hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive a...

Page 207: ...al Connect it to the positive 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal of the good battery terminal Don t letthe other end touch anything until the next step The...

Page 208: ...he vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few while tries make sure all connections are good If it still won...

Page 209: ...lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged duringtowing Before youdo anything turn on the hazard warningflashers When youcall tell the towing service Whether your v...

Page 210: ...on the rear wheels unless you have to If the velucle must be towed on the rearwheels don t go more than35 mph 56 M h or farther than50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits...

Page 211: ...he front bumper system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has thefou...

Page 212: ...e rear bumper system will bedamaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional rampingmay be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has thefour wh...

Page 213: ...ont bumper system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has the all whe...

Page 214: ...ar bumper system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional rampingmay be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has the all wheel...

Page 215: ...ure gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly...

Page 216: ...AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back...

Page 217: ...ator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no...

Page 218: ...d a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE In co...

Page 219: ...recovery tank is at ADD 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 radiator but be sure the cooling syst...

Page 220: ...ng the radiator pressure 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 heara hiss wa...

Page 221: ...radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler 1 neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure c...

Page 222: ...has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most every day driving conditions the clutchis not engaged This improvesfuel...

Page 223: ...tion then gently brake to a stop wellout of the trafficlane A rear blowout particularly ona curve acts much likea skid andmay require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rearblowout remove...

Page 224: ...nd a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a flat tire Jacking Equipment Storage Thejacking equipment you ll need is stored along the driver s rear wall In some cases you may have to remove...

Page 225: ...rear area either mounted inside to the driver s wall or outside to the endgate or stowedunder the vehicle If you have an inside mounted spare tire the tire must be removed in order to have access to t...

Page 226: ...y snapping the rubber weather cover off the face of the lock case Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off It is not necessary to turn the key The wheel wrenchcan then be used to remove the...

Page 227: ...hten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing Insert the chisel end of the wheelwrench on an angle into the hole in the rear bumper Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench...

Page 228: ...it throughthe wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before cable is restored Inside Mounted Spare Tire Door Standard A SpareT...

Page 229: ...t and LockingNut Cylinder Underbody Mounted Spare Tire Door Standard A Retainer B Valve Stem Pointed Down C SpareTire D Spring E WheelWrench F Lower G Raise H Hoist Asm Changing the Tire Start with th...

Page 230: ...s and Wheel Nut Caps You will haveto take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut they must be removed in order to get the whe...

Page 231: ...the notch and pull straight away from the wheel to avoid potential damage to the hub cap and wheel painuwheel surface If you have an aluminumor plastic molded hub cap pry it off with the chisel end of...

Page 232: ...near the vehicle Position thejack under the vehicle A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole Your vehicle hasa hole in the frame near each front wheel as well as a hole in the spring hanger for4 door and...

Page 233: ...r 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 A M Raise the vehicleby turning the wheel wench clockwise Raise the...

Page 234: ...f i I Take off the flat tire Remove any rustor dirt from thewheel bolts mounting surfacesand spare wheel Place the spareon the wheel mounting surface Put on the spare tire 5 32...

Page 235: ...the wheel Tighten eachnut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible Lower the vehicle by turning th...

Page 236: ...ut the flat tire where the spare tire was stored If you have the underbody carrier 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Pull the r...

Page 237: ...lug nut and lock case is not intended to be used on any road wheel only on the spare wheel carrier If you have an rear mounted spare tire carrier tighten the nuts to 22 32 lb ft 30 40 N m torque If Yo...

Page 238: ...nual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear and REVERSE spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightlyon the accelerator pedal when th...

Page 239: ...I NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 37...

Page 240: ...Notes 5 38...

Page 241: ...evels There is also technical information about yourvehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your GM dealerknows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you llgo t...

Page 242: ...st the mileage and the date of any service workyou perform See Maintenance Record in the Index I NOTICE If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it your vehicle could be dam...

Page 243: ...e But don t worry if youhear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving upa hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get ridof it It s the heavy constant kn...

Page 244: ...igh 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...

Page 245: ...Your Tank I The fuel cap is behind a hingeddoor on the driver s side of your vehicle 1 I While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to theleft counterclockwi...

Page 246: ...f 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 notfit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damag...

Page 247: ...thehood release the hood propfrom its retainer and put the hood propinto the slot in the hood You may have a light that comes on when you lift thehood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler c...

Page 248: ...ches 25 5 30 48 cm without pressing on the hood Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle mu...

Page 249: ...what kind of oil touse For crankcasecapacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched...

Page 250: ...e oil has been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use inyour gasoline engine If you change your ownoil be sure you useoil that has the Starburst symbolon the front o...

Page 251: ...HER I I SAE 5W 30 PREFERRED LOOK FORTHIS SYMBOL I SAE Ilow 30 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C ANY O...

Page 252: ...f any one of these is true for you 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and importantwhen outside...

Page 253: ...n and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing usedengine oil See the manufacturer swarnings about the use and disposal of oil products...

Page 254: ...gine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic TransmissionFluid Whento Checkand Change A good time to check...

Page 255: ...hicle in THIRD GEAR D until the engine temperaturegage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hotcheck procedures To check transmissionfluid cold A cold check is rnaae after the...

Page 256: ...way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold checkor in theHOT area or cross...

Page 257: ...obtained pushthe dipstick back in all the way thenflip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to haveit checked is when the engine oil is ch...

Page 258: ...how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kindof fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole...

Page 259: ...he leveldoes not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it sin place in the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to theMaintenanceSche...

Page 260: ...how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to CheckLubricani I If the level is below the bottomof the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add...

Page 261: ...em and how to add coolant when it is low If you havea problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolantfor your vehicle will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34...

Page 262: ...ch as air trapped in the cooling system can affect the coolant level in the radiator Check the coolant level when the engine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the properway to add...

Page 263: ...l shouldbe at ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be UP to FULL HOT O r a little higher ToAdd Coolant If you need morecoolant add theproper mix ut the coolant recovery tan...

Page 264: ...e on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap a GM cap is recommended See Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations in the Index Thermostat Engine coolant tempera...

Page 265: ...he 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 Sc...

Page 266: ...k is full NOTICE 0 When using concentrated washerfluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 0 Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze a...

Page 267: ...t 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...

Page 268: ...need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM P a r tNo 1052535 Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removin...

Page 269: ...m brakes don t have wear indicators but if youi v hear a rear brake rubbingnoise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brakedrums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are...

Page 270: ...rake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if some...

Page 271: ...Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all thelamps are offand the engine isn t running c 2 Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlamp...

Page 272: ...ood 2 Remove the black protective caps from the removal pins at the topof the radiator support Use a hex socket to unscrew pins 3 Pulltheheadlamp lens assembly out Some vehicles may have side by side...

Page 273: ...lectrical connector _I I 5 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it 6 Put the new bulb I into the headlamp lens assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight 7 Plug in the electrical connector L...

Page 274: ...e socket turn the socket counterclockwise and pullit out 3 Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Push the new bulbinto the socket untilit clicks 5 Put the socket back...

Page 275: ...removeit Push the tabin while you turn the socket counterclock wise 5 Holding the baseof the bulb pull thebulb straight outof the socket 6 Push the newbulb straight into the socket until it clicks 7...

Page 276: ...ocated on the endgate glass There are no replaceable bulbs in your CHMSL You must replace the entire unit See your GM dealer for a replacement CHMSL assembly Other Maintenance Items Whdshield Wiper Bl...

Page 277: ...ivot 5 Hook Slot 6 Arm Hook Press downon the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull downon the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert...

Page 278: ...all the New Wiper Blade Slide the insert notched end last into the blade claws atend A Plastic caps will be forced off as the insertis fully inserted 1 4 0 5I 4 1 End A 2 End B 3 Retaining Caps 4 Notc...

Page 279: ...iperarm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot Carefully lower the wiperarm and blade assembly onto the windshield Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield WiperBlade...

Page 280: ...ock after usinga de icer of this type Exhaust System To help prevent damage to your exhaust system do not continue to drive your vehicle if you notice 0 Engine misfiring 0 Loss of performance 0 Exhaus...

Page 281: ...tires are warranted by the tire manufacturersand their warrantiesare delivered withevery new vehicle If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you willhave a tire warranty folder f...

Page 282: ...ual wear Bad handling Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards Whento Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality po...

Page 283: ...more information The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Indexfo...

Page 284: ...damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certificatioflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new hada Tire Performance Criteria Specifi...

Page 285: ...ghest tolowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified governmenttest surfacesof asphalt and concrete A tire marked...

Page 286: ...performance In mostcases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wearor your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If...

Page 287: ...can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis Use...

Page 288: ...he 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 or spinning the wheel...

Page 289: ...st and loose dirt Wipe vinylor leather with a clean damp cloth Your GM dealer hastwo GM cleaners a solvent type spotlifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very...

Page 290: ...yit immediately with a blow dryeror a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer may scorch the fabric 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if youhave to use solvent...

Page 291: ...crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because thecleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy S...

Page 292: ...propyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather 0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dir...

Page 293: ...ning wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM PartNo 1050011 The windshield is cleanif beads do not form...

Page 294: ...products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle hasa basecoatklearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depthand gloss to the colored basecoat Always use wax...

Page 295: ...plied 1 NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels Tir...

Page 296: ...ve corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areasof the frame s...

Page 297: ...her or vinyl 16 oz 0 473L FabricCleaner Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric 1050244 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner 1050427 Glass cleaning and spot cleaning on vinyls 1050429 6 lbs 2 72kg Multi Pufp...

Page 298: ...the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the vehicle Certification and ServiceParts labels and the certificates of title an...

Page 299: ...b r 1 I 6 59...

Page 300: ...th your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Someadd on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as the...

Page 301: ...ndows and Other Power Options Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting...

Page 302: ...his section To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in andturn the fastener clockwise Capacities and Specification Charts Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on...

Page 303: ...ies areapproximate After refill the level MUST be checked Crankcase Capacity ENGINE 4 3L VIN CODE W QUANTITY WITH FILTER 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters All quantities areapproximate After refill the level MUST...

Page 304: ...p INTERIOR LAMPS Ash Tray Lamp CourtesyLamp Dome Lamp Front Dome Lamp Rear Four wheel Drive Indicator Heater AC Control Glovebox CompartmentLamp OverheadConsole Reading Lamps Rearview Mirror Lamps Sun...

Page 305: ...rning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator Instrument Cluster Illumination Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON Seat...

Page 306: ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fuse Legend 0 10Amp Red 0 15 Amp Blue 0 20 Amp Yellow 0 25 Amp Clear 0 30 Amp Green 6 66...

Page 307: ...MSL Lamp Dome Lamps Cargo Lamps VisorVanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp Overhead ConsoleLamps Glove Box Lamp Horns Horn Relay IP CourtesyLamps PowerOutside Rearview Mirror Lif...

Page 308: ...mp DRL Module Rear Defog Timer TCCM Ignition SIR Redundant Ignition RKE Ignition 0 2 SensorHeat Dr EGR Cam Sensor CANN Purge Heater A C Blower Motor Temperature Door Motor A C Compressor Clutch HI Blo...

Page 309: ...ead Console Display Clock Radio Battery CD Player Cluster Illumination Ash Tray Lamp Radio Illumination Heater Lamp Four wheel Drive Illumination Chime Module Fog Lamp Illumination Rear Wiper Switch R...

Page 310: ...Electric Shift Transfer Case Crank Signal Fog Lamp Relay Fog Lamps Air Bag Module 4L60E Automatic Transmission PRNDL Power Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Engine VIN Oil Filter Air...

Page 311: ...ystem will cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning system performance Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not allair conditioning refrigerantsare the same If the air conditi...

Page 312: ...Notes 6 72...

Page 313: ...ealerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehiclein good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended ma...

Page 314: ...heneveryou stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer...

Page 315: ...syou should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM p...

Page 316: ...o be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application ISchedule Intervals I Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or 3Months Engine Oil and Filter Change ChassisLu...

Page 317: ...n orevery 12months Drive Axle Service At 7 500Miles 12500 km Then Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Cooling System Service or every 24 months Spark Plug Replacemen...

Page 318: ...000miles 25000 km StandardDifferential Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at every oil change If driving in dusty areasor towing a trailer drain fluid and refillevery 15 000 miles 25 000 k m M...

Page 319: ...e sealsfor leaking rotation pattern and additional information 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in theIndex for proper DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 9 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change eng...

Page 320: ...and axle sealsfor leaking Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whiche...

Page 321: ...ts balljoints shouldnot be lubricated unless theirtemperatureis 10 F 12 C or higher When the weather is cold let them warmup before lubricating them or they could be damaged steering linkage and trans...

Page 322: ...add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 323: ...nd filter or every3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate thefront suspension ball joints balljoints should not be first An Emission ControlService lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C or h...

Page 324: ...m 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate thefront suspension balljoints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperatur...

Page 325: ...r leaking 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Check I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs...

Page 326: ...k 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in the Indexfor proper DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oil andfilter or every3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubrica...

Page 327: ...e or every 6 months whicheveroccurs first constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY L 50 000 Mil...

Page 328: ...cityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 54 000 Miles 90 000 km Changeengine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate thefront suspension balljoints ba...

Page 329: ...ine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should notbe lubricated unless their temperatureis 10 F 1 2...

Page 330: ...0 Changeengine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate thefront suspension balljoints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperatur...

Page 331: ...axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000Miles 115 000 km 0 Changee...

Page 332: ...seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000 Miles 725 000 km 0 Changeengine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should...

Page 333: ...le seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km Chang...

Page 334: ...e fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE i 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0 Changeengine oil and filter or every 3 months...

Page 335: ...hs whicheveroccurs first Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking Inspect engine accessorydrive belt orevery 24 months whichever...

Page 336: ...add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0 Changeengine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs fi...

Page 337: ...ange or every6 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000...

Page 338: ...as needed at every engine oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every15 000miles 25 000 km 0 More frequent lubricationmay be required for heavy duty or off r...

Page 339: ...dfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check 22 500 Miles 3 7500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every12months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate thefront suspension ball joints balljoints sho...

Page 340: ...ngsat every oil change or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking 0 Inspect engine acc...

Page 341: ...axle sealsfor leaking 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every...

Page 342: ...every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher When th...

Page 343: ...Check readfront axle fluid level andadd fluid asneeded Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Inspect engine accessorydrive belt or every 24...

Page 344: ...eaking 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0 Change engineoil and...

Page 345: ...ditional information Cl Rotate tires See Tire Inspection andRotation in the Indexfor proper DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whic...

Page 346: ...km 0 Changeengine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate thefront suspension ball joints balljoints should not be first An Emission Control Service lubricated unless their temper...

Page 347: ...sion fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE I Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed beloware owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specifiedto he...

Page 348: ...n the driver s door lock pillar See Tires inthe 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 furth...

Page 349: ...hicles put the shiftlever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and t r yto startthe engine The starter shouldwork only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works...

Page 350: ...tors guide loops and anchors Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cutor otherwise damaged Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which shoul...

Page 351: ...the TBI throttle shaft Do not lubricate the cam pulley Remove all external deposits from pulley Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables Replace any cables thathav high effort or excessive...

Page 352: ...s engine see EngineOil in the Index Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze or an approved recycled coolant con forming to GM Specification 6038 M GM Part No 1052103 GM Par...

Page 353: ...90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant DEXRON I11Automatic Trans mission Fluid Chassis lubricant meeting require ments of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM P a r tNo...

Page 354: ...ectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent Gas Line De Icer GM Part No 1051516 See Specifications Chart in the Index for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Part E Main...

Page 355: ...I Maintenance Record I I I I I TOO01 7 43...

Page 356: ...I Maintenance Record TOO01 7 44...

Page 357: ...Procedure Your satisfaction andgoodwill are importantto your dealer and Chevrolet Normally anyconcern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolvedby your dealer s Sales...

Page 358: ...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 topof the instrument panel and visible...

Page 359: ...ly satisfiedwith your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed theCustomer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier...

Page 360: ...lawsmay require you to use this program before filinga claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contactthe BBB at 1 800 955 5 100 or the Chevrolet CustomerA...

Page 361: ...o KlG 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA orTransport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or w...

Page 362: ...vailable to help you solve your problem or coordinate a variety of quality services through Chevrolet s dealer network and their preferred service providers The following services are available Towing...

Page 363: ...rtesy Transportation arrangementswill be administered by your ChevroletlGeo dealership service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs The Chevrolet Geo CourtesyTransportation Program...

Page 364: ...uct 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 involv...

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Page 369: ...8 Care ofYour CassetteTape Player 3 18 Care ofYour Compact Disc 3 19 Delco LOC II Anti Theft Feature 3 16 AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System withEqualizer 3 10 UnderstandingRadioReception 3 17 Automa...

Page 370: ...reakers See Fuses and Circuit Breakers Cleaning Fabricprotection 6 51 Finishcare 6 54 Glass 6 53 InsideofVehicle 6 49 Instrument Panel Top 6 52 Outside of Vehicle 6 53 Special Problems 6 51 VinylorLea...

Page 371: ...andMountainRoads 4 30 HighwayHypnosis 4 29 IfYou re Caught in a Blizzard 4 34 In Mud Sand Snow Or Ice 4 22 5 35 IntheRain 4 25 Loss of Control 4 11 Nightvision 4 24 Off Road Driving with Your Four whe...

Page 372: ...Gage See Gages Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 4 TankCapacity 6 63 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 60 6 66 FuseBlock 6 61 G Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 77 OilPressureGage 2 77 Trip Odometer 2 4 7 Fu...

Page 373: ...acement 6 31 Domes 2 50 FogLamps 2 48 Front Parkingmum Signal 6 34 Headlights See Headlamps Lamp and Bulb Data 6 64 Operation of Lighting System 2 38 Overhead Console Reading 2 58 RearLamps 6 35 Air B...

Page 374: ...37 OBDII 2 72 Odometer See Gages Off Road Driving See Driving Off RoadRecovery 4 9 Oil 6 8 Additives 6 12 Four wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter 6 13 Pressure Gage See Gages ToCheck 6 9 WhatKindtoUse 6 1...

Page 375: ...opStrap 1 32 Where to Put the Restraint 1 32 Children 1 30 DriverPosition 1 11 Extender 1 40 Properwear 1 11 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 27 Reminder Light See Lights Replacing Seat and Restraint...

Page 376: ...gYourEngine 2 16 Steering 4 7 In Emergencies 1 4 8 Tips 4 7 Storage Compartments 2 56 Coinholder 2 56 Sunvisors 2 53 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System SIR 1 17 Adding Equipment toYour Air Bag E...

Page 377: ...to Check and Change Fluid 6 14 HowToCheck 6 14 How To Add 6 17 Five SpeedManual 2 22 When to Check 6 17 HowTo Check 6 17 How To Add 6 18 Shift Light See Lights Torque Lock Automatic Transmission 2 26...

Page 378: ...Replacement 6 47 Swing OutWindows 2 Door Only 2 35 RearWiperBladeReplacement 6 39 Aluminum 6 55 NutTorque 6 63 Winches 4 35 Windows 2 34 Windshield Rearwipermasher 2 4 1 Washer 2 40 WasherFluid 6 26 W...

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