Chevrolet 1995 S-10 Pickup Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1995 S-10 Pickup

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Page 2: ...rmation and tips about the road and how todrive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or e...

Page 3: ...ep in mind thatyour 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 bothduring and after the wa...

Page 4: ...anada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for...

Page 5: ...mber where you ll findit Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the wordCAUTION to tell you about things thatcould hur...

Page 6: ...help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow fo...

Page 7: ...your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LockNnlock These symbols have to do with your lights I Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction A Hazard Warning Flasher Headlight High Beam Parkin...

Page 8: ...hield Washer Windshield Defroster Windshield Wiper Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Battery Charging Fuel Temperature System SHIFT Brake Shift Ligh...

Page 9: ...Here are some other symbols you may see I Hood Release Vlll...

Page 10: ...Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and fold them up and down Front Seat Except Easy Entry 1 A CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to...

Page 11: ...Seat Easy Entry Only Move the lever under the front of the seatup to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the leverand try to move the seat with your body to make 7 sure the sea...

Page 12: ...To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t...

Page 13: ...internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle isin motion havethe seatbackupright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Front Seatback Latches The front seatback...

Page 14: ...seat will slide forward After someone gets intothe rear seat area move the seatback to its original position Then move the seat rearward untilit locks A CAUTION If an easy entry right front seat isn t...

Page 15: ...red between the seat cushion and seatback Safety Belts They refor Everyone This part of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety...

Page 16: ...es are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn tsurvive But most crashes are in between In many ofthem people who buckle up cansurvive and sometimes walk away With...

Page 17: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something h l In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 8...

Page 18: ...such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Q Won tI be trapped in the vehicle afer an accidenti f I mwearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wea...

Page 19: ...be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect youfrom things beyond yourcontrol such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number ofserious injuries anddeat...

Page 20: ...kle until it clicks Pull UP on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure therelease button on the buckle is...

Page 21: ...you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare...

Page 22: ...gainst your body Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place A CAUTION You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would...

Page 23: ...over the shoulder at all times CAUTION You canbe sedoasly injured if youwear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which wouldincreasethe chance of head and...

Page 24: ...across the body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be surethe belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you...

Page 25: ...t works with safety beltsbut doesn t replacethem Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crasheswhere the front of your vehicle hits something Theyaren t designed to inflateat allin m...

Page 26: ...em checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in theIndex for more information How the Air Bag System Wor...

Page 27: ...nair bag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage to a vehicleor because of what the repair costs were Inflationis determined by theangle of theimpact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicledam...

Page 28: ...el hub will be hotfor a short time but the part of the bag that comes into contact with you will not be hotto the touch There will be some smokeand dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag Air b...

Page 29: ...ldbe serviced There are parts of the air bag system inseveral places around your vehicle You don t wantthe system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the 1995GM Serv...

Page 30: ...metal or height they maykeep the air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocateany of the air bag sensors If you have any question about this you sh...

Page 31: ...ffectiveis wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works thesame way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When t...

Page 32: ...y Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers Exte...

Page 33: ...d canbe thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And theycan strike others in the vehiclewho are wearing safety belts Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch...

Page 34: ...kle the safety beltquickly if you ever had to To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Don t use child restraints on these seats They won t work properly Children Everyone in a vehicle n...

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Page 36: ...ecured properly in the center except 60 40 bench seat or right front passenger seat If you havea 60 40 split bench seat you mustuse the right front passenger seat Keep in mind that an unsecured child...

Page 37: ...seat You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint hasone 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2...

Page 38: ...directions to be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turnthe latch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in t...

Page 39: ...nga Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the topstrap if the childrestraint has one 1 Put therestraint on the seat Followth...

Page 40: ...tructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface orneck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be...

Page 41: ...it is To remove thechild restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it goback all the way The safety belt will movefreely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passeng...

Page 42: ...y close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still ison the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would...

Page 43: ...s just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should useit But if a safe...

Page 44: ...the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then YOU need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safe...

Page 45: ...Notes 1 36...

Page 46: ...many standard and optional features on your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warningsystems that tell you ifeverything is worki...

Page 47: ...ouble sided key for the ignition anddoor locks It willfit with either side up i I I I I Ill1 FMllM 11111 1111I 11111 IllUl111111 II I1 I When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer provides the owner w...

Page 48: ...your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in Sobe sure you have extra keys Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outsid...

Page 49: ...Door Locks There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle 2 4 From the outside Use your key...

Page 50: ...door locks push LOCK on the power door lock switch onthe door armrest This switch will lock all the doors at once To unlock the doors push on the raised area next to the key symbol You can open the ta...

Page 51: ...re leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out andclose the door Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your door...

Page 52: ...Ifa transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replac...

Page 53: ...ough your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothingwe put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the lgnition If you walk awayfrom...

Page 54: ...ew Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less f...

Page 55: ...ories 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 position locks y...

Page 56: ...nd right while youturn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key R...

Page 57: ...art in any other position that s a safety feature To restart whenyou re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the t...

Page 58: ...o start your 4 3 Liter Code Z engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine getswar...

Page 59: ...W engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in...

Page 60: ...anual that tells how to do it without damagingyour vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Driving Through Deep Standing Water 1 NOTICE If you drive too quicklythrough deep puddlesor standing wat...

Page 61: ...g your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt outlet A CAUTION _ Plugging the cord into an ung...

Page 62: ...If your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission it now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is cap...

Page 63: ...se is in NEUTRAL N So be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear two wheel high 2HI or four wheel high 4HI or four wheel low 4LO not in NEUTRAL N See ShiftingInto PARK P in theIndex If you re pulling...

Page 64: ...p hills or foroff road driving Select DRIVE D when operating the vehicle under any of theseconditions DRIVE D This is like but you never go into Overdrive You should use DRIVE D when towing a trailer...

Page 65: ...st a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if youstop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use...

Page 66: ...UTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle yourengine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal wait about 6 seconds then shift into REVERSE R Then let up on the clutch pedal sl...

Page 67: ...onal traction on snow mud ice sandor gravel It works like a standard axle mostof the time but when one of the rear wheels hasno traction and theother does the locking feature will allow the wheel with...

Page 68: ...hill See Parkingon Hills in the Index Thatsection shows how to turn your front wheels If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill See Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what...

Page 69: ...drive with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure the transfercase is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N 4 Move the key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and takeit with you If you can walk away from your v...

Page 70: ...P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may needto have another vehicle push yours alittle uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the s...

Page 71: ...eath You might haveexhaustcoming inif 0 Your exhaust system soundsstrange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle wasdamaged in a collision Your vehicle wasdamaged when driving...

Page 72: ...ith a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear no...

Page 73: ...4HI or 4LO You should use2HI for most normal driving conditions however NOTICE Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drive...

Page 74: ...to all four wheels You might choose 4LO if you were driving off road in sand mud or deepsnow and climbing or descending steep hills You can shift from 2HI to 4HIor from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle i...

Page 75: ...ne will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take yourvehicle in for service When shifting an indicator light will flash untilthe shift is completed then remain solidlylit To shift from2HI...

Page 76: ...UTRAL N or the clutch pedal depressed Thepreferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4HI switch You must wait for the...

Page 77: ...with the up arrow to raise the window The driver s window switch also has an express feature that allows it to lower without holding the window switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more th...

Page 78: ...n it When you close the window be sure the latch catches Swing Out Windows Extended Cab To open a rear swing out window pull the latch toward the front of the vehicle and then push the latch out and r...

Page 79: ...e To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to acomfortable level then release the leverto lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriv...

Page 80: ...our lane change The lever will return by itself whenyou release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers wo...

Page 81: ...h beams are on this blue Windshield Wipers indicator light on the instrument panelalso will beon You control the windshield wipersby turning theband with the wipersymbol on it For a single wipingcycle...

Page 82: ...blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper w...

Page 83: ...em Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only 3 4 full whenit s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use...

Page 84: ...rol 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON A CAUTION If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you re not using Cruise you mi hit a button and go into Cruisewhen you don t want to Y a w could be...

Page 85: ...stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle willkeep going faster until you release the switch or apply thebrake You could be startled and...

Page 86: ...ster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button f...

Page 87: ...keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to betoo much trouble and don tuse Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Outof Cruise Control T...

Page 88: ...mps listed above as well as the headlamps Push the side of the switch markedOFF to turn off your lamps Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case li...

Page 89: ...LIGHTS switch Press theside of the switch with thelight to turn the fog 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 gi...

Page 90: ...n 0 The headlamp switch is off and 0 The parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your high beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t beon Your instrument pane...

Page 91: ...lamps they will automaticallycome on for approximately 20 seconds when either front door is openedor unlocked with the Keyless Entry system if so equipped or until the ignition isturned to RUN or ACC...

Page 92: ...ontrol adjustment switch Find the switchon the driver s door armrest Turn theknob in the switch to L or R to choose the mirror then press the arrows on the outside switch ring to adjust the mirror If...

Page 93: ...Mirrors To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional g...

Page 94: ...e accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periodswill drain your b...

Page 95: ...ials could set themon fire causing damage To remove the ashtray push downon the metal cover Then press up on the release tab on the panel under the metal cover and remove the ashtray Storage Compartme...

Page 96: ...er and pull it straight out The liner removes for easy cleaning and the cupholder is dishwasher safe To open yourglove box squeeze the lever at the top of the glovebox and lower the door Two cup depre...

Page 97: ...compartment under your radio may be used to hold small items You will find a storage pocket on each of the front doors Some vehicles may have a storage pocket on theback of the bucket or 60 40 bench s...

Page 98: ...Brake Release Handle 8 Light Switches 9 Electronic Transfer Case Option 10 Fog Lamp Switch Optional 11 Ashtray 12 Storage Compartment Your instrument clusteris designed tolet you knowat a glance how...

Page 99: ...er Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster Your odometer is tamper resistant It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turnit back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs...

Page 100: ...iscompletely depressed TOset thetrip odometer to zero completely push the button near the readout Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpmj Each tachometer ha...

Page 101: ...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 andgages can signal thatsomething is wr...

Page 102: ...for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the tone nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows...

Page 103: ...u need both parts working well Your vehicle also has rear wheel or four wheel anti lock brakes See Anti Lock Brakes in the Index If the warning lightcomes on there could be a brake problem witheither...

Page 104: ...system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a pro...

Page 105: ...unning as a check to show youit is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computer is indicating thatyou have a problem Y...

Page 106: ...o being hauled or trailered avoiding hard acceleration or by avoiding steepuphill grades If these actions are effective the light will stop flashingand remain on steady Drive the vehicleto a dealer fo...

Page 107: ...problems witha generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving whilethis light is on could drain your battery If you mustdrive a short distance with the lighton b...

Page 108: ...s on and the headlight switch and parking brake are off For more details about DRL see Daytime Running Lamps in this section SHIFT Indicator Light This amber SHIFT indicator light is atthe top of the...

Page 109: ...you use your high beam headlamps See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light This light with the green arrows is on both sidesof the speedometer on...

Page 110: ...Can Burn you Badly In Problems On The Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per...

Page 111: ...ou still have a little fuel left but you should get more fuel soon Here are fourthings that some owners ask about None of these showa problem with your fuelgage At the gas station the gas pump shuts o...

Page 112: ...er at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with...

Page 113: ...her and tie it neatly so it won t bedamaged The 7 wire is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember This harness has a 30 Amp in line fused battery feed wire and no connector and shou...

Page 114: ...e Comfort Controls Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning your heater controls will look like this The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed To increase the fan spee...

Page 115: ...ng is usefulfor cold weather BLEND Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor vent andthe windshield defroster vents This setting is useful in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the win...

Page 116: ...l in cool weather with bright sunlight VENT Airflow is through the instrumentpanel vents Set the upper knob to the temperature desired This setting is useful for mild outside temperatures when little...

Page 117: ...ront air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducingthe chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle...

Page 118: ...dvanced engineering that went into 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 hold SEEK until the correct minute appe...

Page 119: ...s on BAL Balance The control ring behind the upperknob adjusts the lefvright speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions 0 Turn it to tune in radio stations 0 Press it to ch...

Page 120: ...and by pressing two adjoining buttons at thesame time Then do the following I Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button SET appears in the display momentarily 3 Within 5 seconds press any two...

Page 121: ...AN button to hear each station for a few seconds Push itagain when you reach the station you want to listen to and the radio will stop scanning SCAN appears in thedisplay Pushbuttons The four pushbutt...

Page 122: ...w shows which direction the tape is being played FWD To rapidly advance thetape press 4 or bin the direction that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly go forwarduntil you press the STOP EJ...

Page 123: ...a tape when a cassette is playing displayed when the radio is on BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefuright speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two f...

Page 124: ...n the midpoint position then move the others upuntil you get the amount of bass and trebleyou like Am St Button The Am St button isjust below the SEARCH button Push this when you tune to an AM station...

Page 125: ...r stopthe tape and switch to radio press the STOP EJECT button If Cln Clean appearson the display when you insert your cassette tape your cassette player needs to be cleaned It will still playcassette...

Page 126: ...tspeakers Balance will be displayed briefly when using thiscontrol Lower Knob TUNE BAND The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM band...

Page 127: ...preset BASS position The bass level will bedisplayed briefly when usingthis control TREBLE Press the TREB A to increase the treble tones andvTREB to decrease the treble tones Press the center of the...

Page 128: ...ng will continue until the RDM SCAN or any other motion button is pressed again PREV Hold the PREV 4SEEK button or press it more than once and the disc will return to previous tracks NEXT Press NEXT S...

Page 129: ...eat steps 6 and 7 for the last three digits of your code 10 Press BAND and rEP will appear for 5 seconds and then OOO will 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 This time SEC will appear indicating appear that...

Page 130: ...ly about 10to 40 miles 16to 65 km And tall buildings orhills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to comeand go The rangefor most AMstations is greaterthan for FM especially at night The lo...

Page 131: ...n Clean to indicate that you have used your tape playerfor 50 hours without re setting the tape clean timer If you notice a reduction in sound quality regardless of when the tape player was last clean...

Page 132: ...adapter cassette will be ejected Care of Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or otherprotective cases and away from directsunlight and dust If the surface of a dis...

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Page 134: ...ed many other useful tips on driving Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about drivingis Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device inyour vehicle Buckle up See S...

Page 135: ...of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 18 000annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with theuse of alcohol with more than 300 000people injured Many adults by...

Page 136: ...r 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 thelimit is 0 08 percent In some other countriesit s even l...

Page 137: ...ystemcan make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cordor heart This means that when anyone who has beendrinking driver or passenger is in acrash that person schance of being k...

Page 138: ...heavybraking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may nothave timeto cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear outmuch faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you...

Page 139: ...han any driver could With rear wheel anti lock If one of the rear wheels isabout to stop rolling the computer will work the brakes at the rear wheels The computer is programmed to make the most of ava...

Page 140: ...wheels can stop rolling when you brake very hard Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when thefront wheels stopped rolling...

Page 141: ...go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you shouldadjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and roadconditions Under less favorable conditions you ll wa...

Page 142: ...ngat all timesand wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometimethat your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the...

Page 143: ...se to the vehicle you want to pass whileyou re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t ha...

Page 144: ...ring or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering...

Page 145: ...g means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you...

Page 146: ...ng Luggage Carrier and Tires in theIndex Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and planyour route You are much less likely...

Page 147: ...e things to keep in mind At higher speeds you approach things faster and you have less time to scanthe terrain for obstacles you have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive ove...

Page 148: ...or atall Because you will beon an unpaved surface it s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness...

Page 149: ...straight path up or down the hill so you won thave to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructionson the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs orruts What s beyond the hill Is there a cl...

Page 150: ...reverse release the parking brake and slowly backdown the hillin reverse If your engine has stopped running you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal depressed and theparking brake still applied...

Page 151: ...t to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you can t makeit up the hill you must back straight...

Page 152: ...A Yes These areimportant because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident 0 When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that s n...

Page 153: ...wheels reduces the likelihood thevehicle will tumble end over end But when youdrive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may notprevent th...

Page 154: ...know what the surface is like before you drive it some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure y...

Page 155: ...these surfaces it s veryeasy tolose control On wet ice for example the traction isso poor that you willhave difficulty accelerating Andif you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can caus...

Page 156: ...ulations can bea fire hazard After operation in mudor sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension...

Page 157: ...ey may cut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your...

Page 158: ...o see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings theedge of the road and even people walking It s wi...

Page 159: ...m trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higherspeeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about...

Page 160: ...ap and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See th...

Page 161: ...he flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder asoften as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traff...

Page 162: ...eservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil OtherFluids Have you checked all levels Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean 0 Tir...

Page 163: ...hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planningto visit there here are sometips that can make your trips safer and...

Page 164: ...lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be somethingin your lane like a stalled car oran accident 0 You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examplesare...

Page 165: ...snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have avery slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be verycareful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Verycol...

Page 166: ...ce aheadof you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You re Caughtin a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could...

Page 167: ...estart the vehicle and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all theway to preserve the heat Start theen...

Page 168: ...ecreational Vehicle Towing Four Wheel Drive Only If your vehicle has four wheel drive you may tow it behind another vehicle providing it does not have the optional electronic shift transfer case I NOT...

Page 169: ...l allow for proper movement of the front wheelshires during towing NOTICE You should exercise extra care whenever towing another vehicle Loading Your Vehicle PAYLOAD I 1 The Certificatioflirelabel is...

Page 170: ...r consult your dealer for additional details Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should sp...

Page 171: ...located in thearea between the front of each fenderwell and the rear of each fenderwell The center of gravity height mustnot extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard Any load that extends be...

Page 172: ...include theweight 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 carry...

Page 173: ...o your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of the camper plus everything else added to the camper after it left the factory everything in the ca...

Page 174: ...tch 1 Campercenterof gravity 2 Recommended center of gravity location zone The camper s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle s cargo load Campers can only b...

Page 175: ...more information on curb weights cargo weights cargo weight rating and thecorrect center of gravity zonefor your vehicle your dealer can help you Just ask for a copy of Consumer Information Truck Camp...

Page 176: ...sto be used properly That s the reason for this part Init are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many ofthese are important for your safety and thatof your passengers So pleas...

Page 177: ...epends onhow you planto use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how muchyour vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any speci...

Page 178: ...ing theweight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have thecorrect hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here ar...

Page 179: ...l You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer parts take 3 000 psi 20 650kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must notbe used withyour vehicle If everything checks out this far thenmak...

Page 180: ...ehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders...

Page 181: ...minutes before turning the engineoff If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hi s You really should not parkyour vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If...

Page 182: ...ce more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule formore on this Things that areespecially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine...

Page 183: ...Notes 4 50...

Page 184: ...what 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 185: ...n until thefirst click and release When the hazard warningflashers are on your turn signals won t work The flashers will stop if you step on the brake Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective tri...

Page 186: ...they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be ableto start your vehicle and thebad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll...

Page 187: ...know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that woulddamage the battery and maybeother parts too A CAUTION Fans or...

Page 188: ...end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery Itgoes to a heavy unpainted metal part on theengine of the vehicle with the dead battery Good Battery Heavy Metal Engine Part terminal of the...

Page 189: ...Your Vehicle Try to have aGM dealer or a professional towing service tow yourvehicle They can provide theright equipment and know howto tow itwithout damage If your vehicle has been changed since it w...

Page 190: ...should be in NEUTRAL N and thetransfer case either manual shift or electronic shift if youhave one should be in2HI The parking brake should be released Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheel...

Page 191: ...Towing From the Front 5 8...

Page 192: ...maged Use wheel lift or car carrierequipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has the four wheel drive option a dolly MUST...

Page 193: ...al ramping may berequired for car carrierequipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has the four wheel drive option a dolly MUST be usedunder the front wheels when towing from the rea...

Page 194: ...est fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gearwhile driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or DRIVE D for automatic transmiss...

Page 195: ...pressure cap C Engine fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should beat the ADD mark If it isn t you may havea lea...

Page 196: ...ds service Turn off theengine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t atADD add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distill...

Page 197: ...recovery tank is at ADD start yourvehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add theproper coolant mix directly to the radiator but besure the cooling system...

Page 198: ...ing system including 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...

Page 199: ...p turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Filltheradiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the...

Page 200: ...n 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add moreof the proper mix through the filler neck until the levelreaches the base of thefiller nec...

Page 201: ...nusual for atire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes outof a tire it s much more likely to leak outslowly But if you should ever have a blowout...

Page 202: ...Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers A Flat Tire B Blocked Tire 5 19...

Page 203: ...behind the front seats either on the center wall extended cab or along the right wall regular cab To remove your jack cover if you have one turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise Remove the jack c...

Page 204: ...ack Storage Cover 1 Hub Cap Removal Tool on some 4 Hub Cap Removal Tool on some 2 Cover Extended Cab 5 Bolt 3 Cover Standard Cab models models NOTE Restore coverand hub capremoval tool if provided 5 2...

Page 205: ...Roll and place tag behind the bracket after the tools are installed 4 Bolt Location Standard 5 Bolt Location ZR2 Spare Tire 6 Wheel Blocks 7 Nut 8 Rubber Band 9 Jack Position ZR2 10 Jack Position Stan...

Page 206: ...the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing Insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle into the hole in the rear bum...

Page 207: ...ableand pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before cable is restored Underbody Mounted Spare Tire 1 Whee...

Page 208: ...the frontand rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Put your spare tire near the flattire Hub CapsAnd Wheel Nut Caps You will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach y...

Page 209: ...om the wheel to avoid potential damage to the hub cap and wheelpaindwheel surface Remove the hub cap If youhave just an aluminum or plastic moldedhub cap pry it off with the chisel end of your wheel w...

Page 210: ...t Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole ZR2 C Spring Hanger Hole Standard Pickups Your vehicle has a hole in the frame near each frontwheel for the jack On standard pickups there is a hole in the spring hanger...

Page 211: ...ow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sureto fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Remove all the wheel nuts Raise thevehicle by turning thejackhandle clockwise...

Page 212: ...r dirt from the wheel bolts mountingsurfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts Ifyou do the nuts might comeloose Your wheel could f...

Page 213: ...toward the wheel I i i 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 andsee your dealer as soon as possible Lower the vehicle b...

Page 214: ...s to the proper location behind the seat Secure the items and replace thejack cover if you have one Put the flattire where the sparetire was stored If you have the underbody carrier 1 Put thetire on t...

Page 215: ...clicks when the tire is secure but pull on the tire to make sure I NOTICE Don t use the existing hoist to store a tire with an aluminum wheel or it could damage the wheel Secure the tire in the pickup...

Page 216: ...manual 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 lightly on the acceleratorpedal when...

Page 217: ...NOTICE Never use the recovery hooksto tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 34...

Page 218: ...ehicle best and wants youto be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer forall your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to k...

Page 219: ...oline rated at 91 octane or higher for high power performance when towing a trailer or with a high payload requirement But when operating with a light load as a normal condition you may use middlegrad...

Page 220: ...even at 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for CleanerAir Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help pre...

Page 221: ...ll be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn tbe covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country...

Page 222: ...urfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle inthe Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right untilyou hear a clicking noise I NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure...

Page 223: ...he lower driver s side of the instrumentpanel Then go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the secondary hood release Lift the hood release the hoodprop from its retainer and putthe hood prop into t...

Page 224: ...Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood Prop Remove the hood prop from the slotin the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just pull the hooddown firmly to close It will latch whe...

Page 225: ...dthe vehicle mustbe on level ground Turn off the engine and give theoil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might notshow the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pul...

Page 226: ...gine valve cover Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operatingrange Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper qualit...

Page 227: ...7 18 LOOK FORTHIS SYMBOL I SAE IOW 30 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREESC SAE 5w 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 DO NOT USE SAE 1OW 4...

Page 228: ...ange Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include...

Page 229: ...or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threatto the environment If youchange your own oil be sure to drai...

Page 230: ...serted into theslots in the air cleaner housing On the 4 3L VINW engine also make certain that the PCV air tube is properly seated in the left hand valve cover Refer to the Maintenance Schedule todete...

Page 231: ...d come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the tra...

Page 232: ...e accurate reading of the fluid level To check the fluid hotor cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P 0 With you...

Page 233: ...ecking the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used only as a reference If the 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...

Page 234: ...smission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fallon hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission f...

Page 235: ...utch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting A slight amount of play 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch in the pedal is normal When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule...

Page 236: ...ant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index...

Page 237: ...oftento check the lubricant and whento change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some...

Page 238: ...to 262 F 128 C Protect againstrust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should What to Use Use a mixtureof one half clean water preferabl...

Page 239: ...trapped inthe cooling system can affect the coolant level in the radiator Check the coolant level when theengine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the proper way to add coolant If...

Page 240: ...re coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful notto spill it Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressur...

Page 241: ...tions in the Index Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlledby a thermostat in theengine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reache...

Page 242: ...chedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid...

Page 243: ...inder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to anacceptable...

Page 244: ...r The fluid levels should beabove MIN If they aren t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and be...

Page 245: ...ound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly I NOTICE Continuingto drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly b...

Page 246: ...ce parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If youdon t your brakes may nolonger...

Page 247: ...to prepare your vehiclefor longer storage periods Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all thelamps are off and the engine isn t running Sealed Beam Headlamps 1 Remove the screws...

Page 248: ...the headlamp out andremove the retainer 3 Unplugand remove the headlamp 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Put the retainer on the headlamp and install and tighten the screws Halogen Bul...

Page 249: ...ive caps from the removal pins at thetop of the radiator support Use a hex socketto unscrew pins 3 Pullthe headlamp lens assembly out Some vehicles may have side by side bulbs 4 Unplugthe electrical c...

Page 250: ...the vehicle Install and tighten the screws Front Parlcrrurn SignalLamps Composite and Sealed Beam If you have fog lamps the fog lamp bracket must be removed beforeyou can replace the front park turn...

Page 251: ...o the parkinghum signal lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks in place Rear Lamps 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the screws from the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch Pull out the assem...

Page 252: ...sembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place 8 Replace the assembly Install and tighten the screws 9 Close the tailgate Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 3 Remove the CHMSL bulb 4 In...

Page 253: ...use the arm to fall back and strike the windshield To Remove the Old Wiper Blade 0 Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position 1 Blade Assembly 2 Arm Assembly 3 Locking Tab 4 Blade Pivo...

Page 254: ...ttom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly To Install the New Wiper Blade Slide theinsert notched end last into the blade claws at end A Plastic caps w...

Page 255: ...m hook Pull up until the 0 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot Air Conditioning Every now and thenhave your dealership check y...

Page 256: ...oud exhaust system noises Other unusual operating conditions Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly Three way Catalytic Converter Your vehicle s three way catalytic converter is design...

Page 257: ...ew vehicle If your spare tire is a different brand than your roadtires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers Inflation Tire Pressure The CertificatiodTirelabel which is...

Page 258: ...goodquality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especially if you have radial tires which maylook properly inflated even if they re under...

Page 259: ...ices in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals FRT D When rotating your FRT tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here I D After the tires have been rotated adjust the front...

Page 260: ...amage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certificationmire label The tires installed on your vehicle when itwas new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specifica...

Page 261: ...ghest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wetpavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete A tire marke...

Page 262: ...rall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if younotice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignmentmay need to be reset...

Page 263: ...n 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 Used...

Page 264: ...and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear thechains contactingyour vehicle stop and retighten them Ifthe contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinningt...

Page 265: ...and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your GM dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They willclean normal spots and stains very...

Page 266: ...ediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp I NOTICE Be careful A blow dryermay scorch the fabric 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type...

Page 267: ...ayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy St...

Page 268: ...isopropyl alcohol Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture rubbing alcohol and 90 water polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If di...

Page 269: ...d when worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very...

Page 270: ...ers that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subjectto aging weather and chemical fallout that can taketheir toll over aperiod of years You can...

Page 271: ...to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosionprotection Foreign Material Calcium chlorideand other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial...

Page 272: ...icle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a chemicalfallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on you...

Page 273: ...s 32oz 0 946L VinylLeather Spot and stain Cleaner removal on leather or vinyl 16oz 0 473L FabricCleaner 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner 6lbs 2 72kg Multi Purpose Powder Cleaner 16oz 0 473L Preservatone Spo...

Page 274: ...the driver sside You can see it if you look through the windshield from outsideyour vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and...

Page 275: ...W n L 4 I I n 6 58...

Page 276: ...with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as...

Page 277: ...ows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fusepanel protect the power windows andother power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting th...

Page 278: ...usepanel cover push inand turn the fastener clockwise Capacities and Specification Charts Replacement Parts Replacementpart numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available...

Page 279: ...5Liters All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be rechecked Crankcase Capacity ENGINE 2 2L 4 3L 4 3L VIN CODE 4 z W QUANTITY WITH FILTER 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters...

Page 280: ...057 2 2 194 2 194 License Lamp Step Bumper Tail and Stop Lamps Marker Lamp Front Marker Lamp Rear 3057 194 194 3157NA 2 Parking and Signal Lamp 93 211 2 See GM Dealer Underhood Lamp CHMSL Fog Lamp INT...

Page 281: ...rning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator Instrument Cluster Illumination Malfunction Indicator Lamp ServiceEngine Soon Seat B...

Page 282: ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers 8 P c 7 2 Q A ACCY Fuse Legend 10Amp Red 15Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 25 Amp Clear 30 Amp Green 6 65...

Page 283: ...Lamp Dome Lamps Cargo Lamps Visor Vanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp Overhead Console Lamps Glove Box Lamp Horns Horn Relay IP Courtesy Lamps Power Outside Rearview Mirror Li...

Page 284: ...p DRL Module Rear Defog Timer TCCM Ignition SIR Redundant Ignition RKE Ignition 0 2 Sensor Heat Dr EGR Cam Sensor CANN Purge Heater A C Blower Motor Temperature Door Motor A C Compressor Clutch HI Blo...

Page 285: ...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 WiperSwitch Re...

Page 286: ...Lamp Relay Fog Lamps Air Bag Module 4L60E Automatic Transmission PRNDL Power Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Fil...

Page 287: ...additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE QUANTITY R 134a All quantities are approximate 30 oz 3 5 kg or 2 0 lbs 91...

Page 288: ...rdetuils Introduction Your Vehicleand the vironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance...

Page 289: ...plains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in goodcondition PartC Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that yourGM dealer s service departmentor another qualifie...

Page 290: ...condition see your GM dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM tra...

Page 291: ...emperatures are below freezing stop and go traffic ScheduleI should also be followed if the vehicle is usedfor delivery service police taxi or other commercial application ISchedule I Intervals I Ever...

Page 292: ...onditions from Schedule I is true Schedule I1 Intervals I Every 7 500Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months Chassis Lubrication or every 12months Drive Axle Service At 7 500 M...

Page 293: ...ion warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completion of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenan...

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Page 295: ...dd fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY J 12 000Miles 20 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occucs f...

Page 296: ...seals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 18 000Miles 30 000 km Chan...

Page 297: ...dd fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking DATE StdVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE I 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs 0...

Page 298: ...onths whichever OCCuri first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines univer...

Page 299: ...l information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate the front sus...

Page 300: ...luid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first...

Page 301: ...r proper DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension bal...

Page 302: ...eded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 50 000 Miles 8 3000 km 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly In heav...

Page 303: ...ty joints and axle seals for leaking A DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0 0 0 0 Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service...

Page 304: ...spension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months which...

Page 305: ...sion Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE L 63 000Miles 105 000 km 0 Change engineoil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate the front sus...

Page 306: ...eals for leaking 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0 Change e...

Page 307: ...125 000 km 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift...

Page 308: ...le seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Chan...

Page 309: ...ints and axle seals for leaking 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 month...

Page 310: ...ean and repack the front wheel Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index...

Page 311: ...eeded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160 000km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emi...

Page 312: ...s and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000Miles 166 000 km 0 Replace spark plugs 2 2L Code 4 engine only An Emission Control 0 Change automatictransmission fluid and filter i...

Page 313: ...very 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 or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000...

Page 314: ...seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the fron...

Page 315: ...t velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whicheveroccurs first 0 Drain flush and refill coolin...

Page 316: ...eaking rotation pattern and additional information 7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY i 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oil...

Page 317: ...on fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints st...

Page 318: ...brake relining whichever occurs first 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Co...

Page 319: ...le seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0 Change en...

Page 320: ...00 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaf...

Page 321: ...62 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension balljoints steering linkage and transfer case shift linka...

Page 322: ...o not require changing Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed below areowner checks and services which should be perfo...

Page 323: ...every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details At LeastFour Times a Year Tailgate Lubrication Lubricate tailgate latch bolt handle assembly pivot points and hinges wit...

Page 324: ...own halfway and tryto start the engine The starter should work only when theclutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when theclutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicl...

Page 325: ...RK P mechanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then release all brakes LapandShoulderBeltsConditionandOperation Inspect belt system including webbing buckles latch plates retractors guide loops and...

Page 326: ...gine Exhaust in the Index Accelerator Control System Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil except the TBI throttle shaft Do not lubricate the cam pulley Remove all external deposits from pulley D...

Page 327: ...glycol base antifreeze con forming to GM Specification 6038 M 4 3L or GM Specifica tion 6043 M 2 2L GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Pa...

Page 328: ...of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equiva lent Transfer Case Shift Lever Propeller Chassis lubricant GM Part No Shaft Slip Splin...

Page 329: ...ations Chart in the Indexfor recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who perfor...

Page 330: ...Maintenance Record TO001 7 43...

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Page 332: ...Procedure 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 beresolved by your dealer s Sa...

Page 333: ...r name address home and business telephone numbers 0 Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or theplate at the left top of the instrument panel and visi...

Page 334: ...ly satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earli...

Page 335: ...laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at1 800 955 5 100or the Chevrolet Customer...

Page 336: ...G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1 020 or wri...

Page 337: ...ilable to help you solve your problem or coordinate a variety of qualityservices through Chevrolet sdealer network and their preferred service providers The following services are available Towing 0 L...

Page 338: ...urtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet Geo dealership service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs The Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation Prog...

Page 339: ...t performance in thefield 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 a...

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Page 344: ...Audio Cassette System 3 7 AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer 3 10 Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape 3 18 Care of Compact Discs 3 19 Delco LOC II Anti Theft Feature 3 15 Understandi...

Page 345: ...High MountedStop Lamp CHMSL See Lamps Circuit Breakers See Fuses and Circuit Breakers Cleaning Fabric Protection 6 50 Finishcare 6 53 Glass 6 52 InsideofVehicle 6 48 Instrumentpanel Top 6 51 Outsideo...

Page 346: ...ain Roads 4 30 Highway Hypnosis 4 29 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 4 33 In Mud Sand Snow Or Ice 4 22 5 32 IntheRain 4 25 LossofControl 4 11 Off Road Driving with Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle 4 12 Be...

Page 347: ...useBlock 6 60 G Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 65 FuelGage 2 66 Odometer 2 54 OilPressureGage 2 65 Tachometer 2 55 Voltmeter 2 67 Speedometer 2 54 Trip Odometer 2 55 5 1 Halogen Bulbs See Bul...

Page 348: ...9 BrakeSystemLight 2 58 Charging System Indicator Light 2 62 Check Gages Indicator Light 2 62 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light 2 45 2 63 Headlamp HighBeam Indicator Light 2 64 Headlights See...

Page 349: ...nge 6 11 What to Do with Used 6 12 Owner Checks and Services 7 35 Off Road Recovery 4 9 P Parking Brake See Brakes Parking On Hills See Towing Parking On Hills Over Things That Burn 2 25 YourVehicle M...

Page 350: ...tended Cab Jump Seats 1 23 Reminder Light See Lights Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After a Crash 1 35 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 UseDuringPregnancy 1 21 Why Safety Belts Work 1 7 Adults...

Page 351: ...ng Your Engine See Engine Starting Steering 4 7 InEmergencies 4 8 Tips 4 7 StorageCompartments 2 50 SunVisors 2 48 SupplementalInflatableRestraintSystem SIR 1 16 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equip...

Page 352: ...6 14 HowToAdd 6 16 Five Speed Manual 2 20 Whentocheck 6 17 HowToCheck 6 17 Transmission HowToAdd 6 18 Shift Light See Lights Torque Lock Automatic Transmission 2 25 Trip Odometer See Gages Turn Signa...

Page 353: ...nches 4 35 Windows 2 32 SlidingRear 2 33 Swing OutWindows ExtendedCab 2 33 Washer 2 37 WasherFluid 6 25 Wiper 2 36 Windshield WiperBladeChatter 6 52 WiperBladeCleaning 6 52 WiperBladeReplacement 6 36...

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