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Page 3: ...e latest information at the timeof printing We reserve the rightto make changes in the product after that timewithoutfirther notice Copyright1996General Motors Corporation All rights reserved Printed...

Page 4: ...ng the transfer case into NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P for an automatictransmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmission You or oth...

Page 5: ...o wheel drive or the optional electronic shift transfer caserequire special modifications before they can be towed in this manner Please contact your dealer forthe towing information that is appropria...

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Page 7: ...lls you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and lookinggood This section tel...

Page 8: ...ehicle so it will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A C9611 B First Edition WE SUPPORT...

Page 9: ...cle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words worktogether to explain things quickly Index A good place to look for what you needis the Index in the backof the manual It s analphabetical list...

Page 10: ...ould damageyour vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty andit could be costly But the notice wi...

Page 11: ...s are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some o...

Page 12: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Two Door Utility Four Door Utility vi...

Page 13: ...p and down Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver sseat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you pu...

Page 14: ...e will be a knob on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support Power Driver s Seat Option I...

Page 15: ...To adjust the seatback lift the leveron the outer side of the seat Press and hold the front of the controluntil you have the desired lumbarsupport To decrease lumbar support press the rear of the cont...

Page 16: ...ecause it won t be against yourbody Instead itwill be in front of you In a crashyou could go into it receiving neckor otherinjuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up...

Page 17: ...olds forward to let people get into the back seator to access the storage area behind the seat To fold the front seatback forward lift the latch and push the seat forward To return the seatback to the...

Page 18: ...uld be injured After you ve used it be sureto push rearward onan easy entry seat to be sure it is locked Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear seat whichlets you fold the seatbacks down for more...

Page 19: ...n your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too 1 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In mos...

Page 20: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 8...

Page 21: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9...

Page 22: ...panel or the safetybelts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicledoes You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety beltsmake su...

Page 23: ...not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protectio...

Page 24: ...n Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulderbelt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see...

Page 25: ...this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under thelap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal...

Page 26: ...ously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against yourbody A The shoulder belt is too loose It w...

Page 27: ...be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at thepelvic bones This could causeseriou...

Page 28: ...ward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs whicharen t as strongas shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs l...

Page 29: ...ed across the body I You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work...

Page 30: ...estraint SIR systemor air bag system Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver Here are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system A CAUTION You can beseverely injured orkilled in a cr...

Page 31: ...ter than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safet...

Page 32: ...g wheel A CAUTION Don t put anythingon or attach anything to the steering wheel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between the driver and the steering wheel If something is between an occ...

Page 33: ...g off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving What makesan air bag inflat...

Page 34: ...ve breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh airby obening awindow or door 0 e e The air bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you l...

Page 35: ...ed to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance c Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle e If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it keep...

Page 36: ...for anyone the keyto making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position i The right front passenger s safety belt works the same I 1 I way as the driver s safety be...

Page 37: ...tthe latch plate and pullit along the belt To make the belt shorter pull itsfree end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If th...

Page 38: ...rash And they can strike others i in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts j RearSeatOutsidePassengerPositions 1 I i l Lap Shoulder Belt 1 The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts...

Page 39: ...t does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you woul...

Page 40: ...tal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there s a sudden stop or a...

Page 41: ...o have outgrown child restraints and for smal adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide foreach outside passenger positio...

Page 42: ...seatback and the interior bodyto remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and pastthe belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert t...

Page 43: ...s flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sur...

Page 44: ...in the center rear seating position you have a lapsafety belt which hasa retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t...

Page 45: ...ou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to Smaller Children and Babies I A CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint Th...

Page 46: ...ring a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued c JN Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force...

Page 47: ...afer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the fiont seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin a rear seat outside position unless the child isan infan...

Page 48: ...he lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about thetop strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the inst...

Page 49: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe ableto unbuckle the safetv belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulderbelt all the way out of the retractor to set t...

Page 50: ...elt back into the retractor while you push down onthe child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle th...

Page 51: ...on theseat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run thelap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s...

Page 52: ...ucklethebelt Make sure thereleasebutton is 5 Pulltherestoftheshoulderbeltallthewayout of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock safety belt quickly ifyou ever ha...

Page 53: ...secure If you re using a bucket seat adj ustthe seat forward until the lap portion of the safety belt holds the restraint firmly But don t move it any morethan needed totighten the lap belt To remove...

Page 54: ...child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need...

Page 55: ...thechild s faceor neck A Move the child toward thecenter of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the re...

Page 56: ...n this way in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen Thatcould cause seriousor fatal injuries Wherever the childsits the lap port...

Page 57: ...r it just attach it to the regular safety belt CheckingYour Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety beltreminder light and allyour belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are...

Page 58: ...re 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 safety belt or seat parts repairedor replaced New parts and repair...

Page 59: ...ent panel and the warningsystems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION n in a V I W the Lea lg youni ignition key is dangerous for manyrea...

Page 60: ...coded tag hasa code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make extra keys Keep this tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you llbe able to have newones made easily using this...

Page 61: ...obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors andyou will be far better off whenever you drive you...

Page 62: ...sso they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the lock up to lock the doors and down to release the door locks To unlock the doors press the raised area next to the key symbol On four do...

Page 63: ...replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement 0 Check the distance You may be too Far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range 0 Check the location Other vehicles or...

Page 64: ...ransmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteriesin your key chain transmitter should lastabout two years You can tellthe batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at...

Page 65: ...hut hrn the fanon your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the settingon VENT That will force outside air intoyour vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them...

Page 66: ...ally lock To open a power lock system fromthe outside insert the key in the lock button and turn counterclockwise All doors will unlock When doors are unlocked Then reach inside to lift the handle and...

Page 67: ...transmission either with or without the Keyless Entry option you must apply your parking brake before you can openthe endgate glass Emergency Releasefor Opening Endgate 1 Peel back or slit the carpet...

Page 68: ...ion and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel willbe locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your keyout also locks your transmission And remember t...

Page 69: ...this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings...

Page 70: ...mple if your vehicle is being towed I RUN D This is the positionfor driving START E This starts your engine I A CAUTION On manual transmission vehicles turning thekey to LOCKwill lock the steering col...

Page 71: ...t the same time Pull the key straightout On automatic transmission vehicles turn the key to LOCK and pullit straight out StartingYour Engine Automatic transmission Move your shift leverto PARK P or NE...

Page 72: ...t start right away holdyour key in START If it doesn t start in 10seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds or until it starts 3 If your engine still won t start or st...

Page 73: ...nsion cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cordwon t reach use a heavy duty three prong exten...

Page 74: ...to prevent discharging your battery PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you startyour engine because your vehicle can t move easily D It is dangerous to getout of you...

Page 75: ...ing forward could damage yourtransmission Shift toREVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle backand forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see S...

Page 76: ...gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads but thenyou would also wantto use your brakesoff and on You...

Page 77: ...complete stop and it s hardto shift into FIRST l put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedalas y...

Page 78: ...ingto REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Light SHIFT If you have a manual transmission you...

Page 79: ...w the wheel with traction to move the vehicle All Wheel Drive Option If your vehicle has all wheeldrive your engine s driving power is sent to allfour wheels for extra traction This is like four wheel...

Page 80: ...s the manual transfer case the transfer case shift lever ison the floor next to the driver Use this leverto shift into and out of four wheel drive An indicator light nearthe lever shows you the transf...

Page 81: ...on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations N SET PARK BRAKE Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicle needsto be towed 4LO This setting also engages your front axle to give you e...

Page 82: ...e fuel economy Also driving in four wheel drive on dry pavementcould cause your tiresto wear faster and make your transfercase harder to shift and reduce powertrain longevity Electronic Transfer Case...

Page 83: ...n NEUTRAL N in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your v...

Page 84: ...3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N or the clutch pedal engaged On automatic transmission equipped vehicles if your transfer case does not shift into4H1 your transmission indicator swi...

Page 85: ...oving A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get obLdf your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the ve...

Page 86: ...sition 0 Pullthelevertoward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever besure the transfercase is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL...

Page 87: ...1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P withthe parking brake firml...

Page 88: ...the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift leverout of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yoursa little uphill to...

Page 89: ...e with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure your transfer case is in a drivegear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are parking on a hill or if your vehicle is pulling a trailer see Towi...

Page 90: ...ll the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine WhileYou re Parked Automatic Transmission It s better not to park wit...

Page 91: ...ver 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 not in NEUTRAL N Always set your park...

Page 92: ...w switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more than a 1 2second to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switchto open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrupt...

Page 93: ...can raise it to the highest level to give your legs Horn more room whenyou enter and exit the vehicle To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a ste...

Page 94: ...ht and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turnis finished the lever will return...

Page 95: ...wiring for the trailer lamps adifferent turn signal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turnsignal bulb is burned out Check thefront and rear turn sig...

Page 96: ...L OW position For high speed wiping turn theband further to HIGH To stop the wipers move theband to the OFF position Be sureto clear ice and snowfrom the wiper blades before using them If they re fro...

Page 97: ...parkon the endgate When the glass is completely closed the wiper will resume the delay mode 10 wash the window press and holdON The wipers will continue to work after you release the switch Press OFF...

Page 98: ...the cruisecontrol will shut off If you have a manual transmission andyou apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal the cruise control will shut off A CAUTIOh Cruisecontrt I be dangerouswhere you can...

Page 99: ...oot off the accelerator pedal Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re...

Page 100: ...ing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed When you take yourfoot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earl...

Page 101: ...rn on Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps License Plate Lamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights 0 Transfer Case Indicator Light if you have one Press the bottom switch with the master lamps symbol on i...

Page 102: ...ss when the ignitionis on the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released When theDRL are on only your headlamps will beon The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on The instrum...

Page 103: ...not give off as much light as your headlamps Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turningon your headlamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams...

Page 104: ...oruntil the ignition key isturned to RUNor ACCESSORY The lamps will also stay on for approximately 15 seconds after you exit the vehicle They willalso stay on for 15 seconds when the INT LIGHTS switc...

Page 105: ...so you canjust seethe side of your vehicle You can fold them before entering a car wash Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle Push the mirrors back out when finished Power Remote Control Mirror The...

Page 106: ...ey really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hita vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance overyour shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box...

Page 107: ...compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener To install the garage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward Peel the protective backing from the hook and l...

Page 108: ...nt door closed when you press the button Now with the compartment door closed press the button again to make sure the garage dooropener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properl...

Page 109: ...temperature indicated will be the lastoutside temperature recorded with the ignitionon If the outsidl 3mperarure is37 F 3 C or lower when you turn on me ignition ICE will appear on the display This i...

Page 110: ...to set the variancefor your particular location 1 Find your location on the zone map Note your 2 Press and hold both theON OFF and the US MET zone number switches The display will go off display When...

Page 111: ...each of the front doors Four door models have storage pockets and cupholders on rear doors If your vehicle has thisconsole compartment squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it You can...

Page 112: ...e to help keep small items like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designedto retain these items during off road use The net is not for larg...

Page 113: ...side of the vehicle to secure it Cargo Tie Downs A CAUTION I An improperly s t o J cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicleduring a collision or sudden maneuver You or otherscould be injured If y...

Page 114: ...ur luggage carrier on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo Themoveable tie downs attached tothe side rails should be usedto...

Page 115: ...lso tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs more than200 lbs 91 kg on the luggage carrier may damage y...

Page 116: ...nd smoking material can bedeposited NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray If you do cigarettes or other smoking materialscould setthem on fire causing damage To nove the...

Page 117: ...accessory power outlets are located below the cigarette lighter Just pull down from the topof the door andfollow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment y...

Page 118: ...Instrument Panel 2 60...

Page 119: ...4 ComfortControls 5 Glove Box 6 Ashtray 7 Cigarette Lighterpower Auxiliary Outlets Option 8 StorageCompartment 9 Audio System 10 Fog Lamps Option 11 Lamp Controls 12 Rear Endgate Release 13 Brake Rele...

Page 120: ...at a glance how your vehicleis running You ll know how fast you re going abouthow much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safelyand economically MPH P R N B D 2 1 I 0...

Page 121: ...L I ANTI LOCK MPH SERVICE ENGINE SOON CHECK RPM 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Optional Cluster 2 63...

Page 122: ...achometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer hasa different limit dependingon the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range...

Page 123: ...ate when there may be oris a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights worktogether to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning l...

Page 124: ...me on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System Indicator Light The charg...

Page 125: ...correct itself as higher engine speeds allow thecharging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unne...

Page 126: ...your parking brake The light will stayon if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake isfully released it means you have a brake problem ANTI LOCK With theanti...

Page 127: ...engine assoon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows you what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index This system is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is inten...

Page 128: ...sis and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detectedon your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Ligh...

Page 129: ...e fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off If...

Page 130: ...low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be causedby a dangerously low oil levelor other problems causing low oil pressure CAUTION Don t keep drivin...

Page 131: ...you start the engine Shifting when the indicator light is on will help you get the best fuel economy See Shift Light in the Index Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You have this light onthe instru...

Page 132: ...el you have remaining Here are four things that some owners 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 F It takes a...

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Page 135: ...Fan Control The switch with the fansymbol changes the fan speed To increase the fan speed move the switch upward toward HI To decrease the fan speed move the switch downward toward LO Temperature Kno...

Page 136: ...directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets and some through the heater outlets I 0 w 0 Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enoughto let hot inside air escape This reduce...

Page 137: ...n System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Airflow is through the instrument panel outlets Your vehicle s venti...

Page 138: ...icle Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days useBLEND to keep the windshield and side windows clear Use DEFROST to remove fog orice from the windshield quickly in extremely humid or cold condition...

Page 139: ...of listening pleasure You will get the mostenjoyment out of itif you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re gettin...

Page 140: ...this buttonto listen to each station for a few seconds The radio will go to the next station stop for a few seconds thengo to the next station SCAN will appear on the display Press SCAN again to stop...

Page 141: ...se the bass Adjust the lever until the sound is pleasing to your ear TREBLE Slide this lever up to increase the treble You can reduce noise for weak or noisy stations by sliding this lever down Adjust...

Page 142: ...that numbered button the stationyou set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by p...

Page 143: ...tape REVERSE Press the arrow button in the opposite direction that the lighted arrow pointsto reverse quickly to another part of the tape Press STOP EJECT lightly to stop reversing and play the tape P...

Page 144: ...ion you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each bandby pressing two adjoining buttons...

Page 145: ...stem for the type of cassette being used If you are using chrome or metal tapes press the buttonin FORWARD Press the arrow button in the direction that the lighted arrow points toadvance quickly to an...

Page 146: ...isplay SEEK Press the right arrowto go to the next higher station andthe left arrowto go to the next lower station SCAN Press this buttonto listen to each station for a few seconds SC will appear on t...

Page 147: ...he slot label side up The radio will pull the disc the rest of the way in Wait a few seconds and the disc should play If the disc comes back out and or ERR appears on the display You are driving on a...

Page 148: ...the disc and play the radio Press it again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped Press the POWER VOL knob or turn the ignition key off to stop the disc player The discstays in the player a...

Page 149: ...secured When battery power is givento a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I1 Write down any six digit number andkeep it in a safe place sepa...

Page 150: ...s of the code The display will show the numbers you entered 7 Press BAND The disabling sequence was correct if _shows on the display The disabling sequence was incorrect if SEC shows on the display Un...

Page 151: ...rease volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tapeplayer CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add wh...

Page 152: ...also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which usesa cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not cleanas thoroughly as the sc...

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Page 155: ...Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going...

Page 156: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never todrink alcohol and then drive But what if...

Page 157: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will beover 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Page 158: ...n a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuriesto the brain spinalcord or heart This means that whenanyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in acrash that person s ch...

Page 159: ...time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 314 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as longas two or...

Page 160: ...r brakes If you do the pedal may get harderto push down If yourengine stops you will still havesome power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take lo...

Page 161: ...uddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowingdown If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer...

Page 162: ...ering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will ta...

Page 163: ...adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in...

Page 164: ...son to practicedefensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while y...

Page 165: ...d to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about makinga successful pass wait for a better time 0 Watch for traffic signs...

Page 166: ...ance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lanechange signal before moving out of the right lane topass When you are far enough a...

Page 167: ...d are best handled by easing your foot off the acceleratorpedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle to go If you star...

Page 168: ...oidsharp turns or abrupt maneuvers As with other vehiclesof this type failureto operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover Off RoadDriving withYour Four Wheel Dri...

Page 169: ...viest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure theload is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t toss t...

Page 170: ...icle sexhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprise...

Page 171: ...n You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here aresome things to consider Surjizce Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mu...

Page 172: ...g can be verydangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the verytime you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected...

Page 173: ...ther things to consider as you approach a hill 0 Is there a constantincline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places 0 Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipp...

Page 174: ...lag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the topof the hillto let opposing traffic know you re there Use your headlampseven...

Page 175: ...ring wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best thatyou back down the hillwith your wheels straight rather tha...

Page 176: ...vehicle Leave it in some gear I A CAUTION If you have a manual transfer case shift lever shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause yourvehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P or...

Page 177: ...reek bank or even a river bottom with largerocks If you decide you can go downa hill safely then tryto keep your vehicle headed straight down and usea low gear This way engine drag can help your brake...

Page 178: ...in NEUTRAL N or with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift This is called free wheeling Your brakes will haveto do all the work andcould overheat and fade Am I likely to stall when going downh...

Page 179: ...hill slide or a rollover 0 Surface conditionscan be a problem when you drive across ahill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires toslip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips...

Page 180: ...n an Incline If your vehicle stalls whenyou re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers getout on the uphill side evenif the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side...

Page 181: ...ill tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reducethe air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will improve traction Har...

Page 182: ...tion system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as longas your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start your engine When you go thr...

Page 183: ...ing Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service...

Page 184: ...They may cut down on glare from headlamps butthey also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blindedby approaching lights It can takea second or two or even several seconds for your ey...

Page 185: ...may get wet suddenly whenyour reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make i...

Page 186: ...id puddles But if you can t try to slow down beforeyou hit them I A CAUTION I I I Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose co...

Page 187: ...usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fastrule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE r If you drive to...

Page 188: ...plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See the next par...

Page 189: ...k traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with theflow Try to merge into thegap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check yourmirrorsand glance overyour shoulder as...

Page 190: ...ng to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think youare going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on aLong Trip Make sur...

Page 191: ...is it just plain falling asleepat the wheel Callit highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the humof the tires...

Page 192: ...ein good shape Check all fluid levels andalso the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hardon mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is...

Page 193: ...gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across...

Page 194: ...onSnow or Ice Most of the time those places whereyour tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snowor ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situat...

Page 195: ...e On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass m...

Page 196: ...use deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it orsmell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear awaysnow from around the base of your ve...

Page 197: ...r a manual transmission in FIRST 1 3 Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper bar Refer to the hitch manufacturer s instructions 4 Place the t...

Page 198: ...WRfor your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the frontor rear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may have different The Certific...

Page 199: ...suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going A CAUTION Things you put inside yourve...

Page 200: ...may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle beforeyou buy and install the new equipment NOTICE Your warranty doesn t coverparts or components...

Page 201: ...ngers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed...

Page 202: ...itude roadgrades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you haveon your vehicle The following ch...

Page 203: ...and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must addthe tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in...

Page 204: ...importantfor proper vehicle loading and good handling when you redriving Will you have to make any holes inthe body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch Ifyou do then be sure to seal the...

Page 205: ...t sends fluid to the rearbrakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend andfinally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer A CAUTION If you hr a most wi ow 01 I and...

Page 206: ...lets you check your electrical connection at thesame time During your trip check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following D...

Page 207: ...e optional trailering package The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps willalso flash telling other drivers y...

Page 208: ...manual transmissionout of gear and the parking brake applied for a few minutes before turning theengine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking onHills You...

Page 209: ...ve four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll evenif your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case i...

Page 210: ...on four door vehicles The heavy duty trailer wiring hasa 30 amp feed wire with an inlinefuse located by thejunction block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers inthe Index Both harnesses have noconnector an...

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Page 213: ...police know youhave a problem Your front and rear turn signallamps will flash onand off Press the buttonon top of the steering column all the way downto make your front and rear turn signal lamps flas...

Page 214: ...vehicle that wouldn t becovered by your warranty Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it This coulddamage yourvehicle even if you have a manual transmission And if you have an automa...

Page 215: ...er case shift lever besure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets i...

Page 216: ...udon t explosive gas couldbe present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t getit onyou If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical...

Page 217: ...e doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery A Y Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but...

Page 218: ...t probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal Fans or other moving engine parts can injure...

Page 219: ...ve the shift lever for the four wheel drive or all wheel drive transmission and shift the transfer case if you have one If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let th...

Page 220: ...eis being towed havethe ignition key turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clampedin a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehic...

Page 221: ...ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to w...

Page 222: ...onal ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle t...

Page 223: ...get everyoneaway from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep drivingwhen your engineis overheated the liquids in it can catch...

Page 224: ...NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive sl...

Page 225: ...Fan If your vehicle hasair conditioning the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underho...

Page 226: ...run theengine if there isa leak Ifyou run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire andyou could beburned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle NOTICE Engine damag...

Page 227: ...m can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain wateror t...

Page 228: ...add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator but besure the cooling system is cool before you do it I A CAUTION t am and scalding liqu _J from a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly...

Page 229: ...nd upper radiatorhose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A his...

Page 230: ...radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler 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 ca...

Page 231: ...er add more of the proper mixthrough the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any tim...

Page 232: ...unusualfor a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likelyto leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowo...

Page 233: ...parking brakefirmly 2 Put an automatictransmission shiftlever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shif...

Page 234: ...tch on the top of the cover Remove the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench The following instructions explain how to remove the spare tire depending on where it is mountedon your vehicle NOTICE I Never...

Page 235: ...e tire the tire must be removed in order to have access to the jack storage The locking wheel nutcan be removed by snappingthe rubber weather cover off the face of the lock case Insert the key and pul...

Page 236: ...removal tool If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut they must be removed in order to get to the wheel nuts Use the socket endof the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps Your wh...

Page 237: ...tic molded hub cap pry it off with thechisel end of your wheel wrench Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them The wheel wrench won t fit these imitation nuts so...

Page 238: ...pis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badlyinjured orkilled Never get under a vehicle when itis supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly posi...

Page 239: ...urfaces and spare wheel A CAUTION Rust or dirt on thewheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after atime The wheel could come off and cause an accident When...

Page 240: ...e on the wheel mounting surface 8 Put the nuts on by hand Make surethe cone shaped end is toward the wheel Tighten eachnut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by h...

Page 241: ...ure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 95...

Page 242: ...ValveStem Pointed Down C Spare Tire D Spring E WheelWrench E Lower G Raise H HoistArm 1 Put the tireon the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down andto the rear 2 Pull the...

Page 243: ...er B SpareTire C Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder Reinstall the locking wheel nut usingthe wheel wrench Then push the lock case ontothe lug nut until it stops The key does not have to be inserted in...

Page 244: ...ack cover A Retainer B Rubber Band Some Models C WorkGloves D Mat E Jack Storage Cover E WheelBlocks G Hub Cap Removal H Wheel Wrench I Jack Tool Some Models J Jacking Instructions I A CAUTION Make su...

Page 245: ...transmissionor other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above...

Page 246: ...you shift and presslightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t getyou out after a few tries you may needto be towedout Or you can use your recoveryhooks if your...

Page 247: ...aight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or otherscould be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never usethe recovery hooks to tow the veh...

Page 248: ...NOTES 5 36...

Page 249: ...cant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle anda part devoted to its appearance care Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it We hope you...

Page 250: ...should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service workyou perform See Maintenance Record in the Index A CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could b...

Page 251: ...t rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knockthat means you have a problem If your vehicle is certifiedto meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to...

Page 252: ...rts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the Un...

Page 253: ...le To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise JTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline...

Page 254: ...rfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put thecap back on turnit to the rightuntil you hear at least threeclicks Make sure you fully install the cap...

Page 255: ...leasethe hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slotin the hood You may have a l n n l that cn qes n when you lift the hood _ I Things that burn can get onhot engine parts and star...

Page 256: ...hood you ll see these items A Transmission Dipstick B Engine Oil Fill C Brake Master Cylinder D Coolant Recovery Tank E Engine Oil Dipstick F Power SteeringReservoir G Battery H Air Cleaner I Windshie...

Page 257: ...the oil must be warm and thevehicle must be on level ground The oil dipstick is a yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t theoil dip...

Page 258: ...our vehiclecan be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry th...

Page 259: ...SAE IOW 30 if it s going to be0 F 1SOC or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with th...

Page 260: ...engine oil to break down slower Remote Oil Filter Four Wheel Drive The accessdoor for the remoteoil filter is in the steering linkage shield assembly located under the radiator support Twist the scre...

Page 261: ...vices in the Index A CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn...

Page 262: ...heck Because this operation can bea little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealer Service Department If you do it yourself be sureto follow all the instructions here or you could...

Page 263: ...If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before adding fluid This will give you a more accura...

Page 264: ...ricants in the Index Add fluid only afterchecking the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used onlyas a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up...

Page 265: ...transmission 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 transmiss...

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Page 267: ...Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to checkthe lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services i...

Page 268: ...drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to dererrnme how often to check the lubricant See...

Page 269: ...eck 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 lubricant...

Page 270: ...ating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50mixture of water and the proper coolant for your vehicle will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0...

Page 271: ...r the proper coolant mix With plain wateror the wrongmix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others couldbe burned Use a 50...

Page 272: ...d radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator...

Page 273: ...nd possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tubeon the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant temperature iscontrolled by a thermostat in...

Page 274: ...e fluid level on the dipstick The level should be between theADD and FULL marks If necessary addonly enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper range What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedul...

Page 275: ...h ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean aswell as washer fluid Fill your washer...

Page 276: ...rk well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correcta leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when...

Page 277: ...ulic system make surethe levels are above MIN and below the top of each window What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Ddco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new br...

Page 278: ...mmediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when...

Page 279: ...rapidincrease in pedal travel This could be a signof brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal...

Page 280: ...oprepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off an...

Page 281: ...screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp out I and remove the retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlamp 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Put the retainer on the headlamp...

Page 282: ...1 Openthehood removal pins at the top of the radiator support Use a hex socket to unscrew the pins 3 Pull the headlamp lens assembly out Some vehicles may have side by side bulbs 4 Unplug the electri...

Page 283: ...ignal Lamps If you have fog lamps the fog lampbracket must be removed before you can replace the front turn signal lamps 1 Reach under the bumper and behind the turn signal 2 Turn the socket countercl...

Page 284: ...ise 7 Install the sidemarker lens to the radiator grille 8 Insert the tabs into the locators counterclockwise 9 Install and tighten the screws Taillamps 1 Open the endgate 2 Remove the two screws from...

Page 285: ...all and tighten the screws 7 Connect the ground wire 8 Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly Front ReadingLamps 1 Use a coin or small screwdriverto unscrew the center of the overhead c...

Page 286: ...der theside of the vanity assemblyframe Rotate the lens downward Snap the lens intothe frame Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper typ...

Page 287: ...he blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end thatare locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly A u n n u 0 4 To install the new...

Page 288: ...lade assembly Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement in this section for instructions onhow to change the backglass wiper blade Thebackglawwiper blade willnot lock in...

Page 289: ...pact such aswhen you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire...

Page 290: ...lated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflatedeven when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keepingout dirt...

Page 291: ...s shown on the Certificatioflire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to Which it is fastened can mak...

Page 292: ...tion of the damage Buying New Tires To findout what kind and size of tires you need lookat the Certificatioflirelabel The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire PerformanceCriteria...

Page 293: ...mited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additi...

Page 294: ...s tireis established for a tire that isproperly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessiveloading either separately orin combination can causeheat buildup and possible tir...

Page 295: ...res lose air and make you lose control You could havea collision in which you or otherscould be injured Always usethe correct wheel wheel bolts andwheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrongwheel can...

Page 296: ...em If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels withchains onwill damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning productscan be hazardous Some are to...

Page 297: ...ea often A soft brush may be used ifstains are stubborn 0 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stainedarea If a ring forms after spot cleaning cl...

Page 298: ...his protection you still needto clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is availableby calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6 167 Special...

Page 299: ...ar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM Vinylkeather Cleaner or equivalent product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water anda...

Page 300: ...he defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wip Blades If the windshield is notclear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper bladechatters when running wax or other...

Page 301: ...otting High pressure carwashes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish Yo...

Page 302: ...f wax rubbedto high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water Afte...

Page 303: ...rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody wi...

Page 304: ...ves old waxes and polishes Tar and Road Oil Remover I I I I 4 1051398 I 8 oz 0 237 L I Spot Lifter I For cloth I 1051515 32 oz 0 946 L Optikleen Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze 1052870 16 oz...

Page 305: ...ars on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This codewill help yo...

Page 306: ...amp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in somecases to remain off If this happens have yourheadlamp wiring checked right...

Page 307: ...size and rating If you ever have aproblem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has thesame amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without lik...

Page 308: ...arview Mirror Lamp Overhead Console Lamps Glove Box Lamp Horns Horn Relay IP Courtesy Lamps Power Outside Rearview Mirror Liftglass Release Motor Illuminated Entry Module Parking Lamps License Plate L...

Page 309: ...Lock Braking System VCM IGN 3 13 14 Clock Radio Battery CD Player A C Compressor Battery Feed FuseKircuit Usage Breaker 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 24 Daytime Running Lamps Fog Lamps Fog Lamp Relay Turn Sig...

Page 310: ...mposite Low Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite High Beam Tail and Stoplamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Underhood Lamp Visor Vanity MirrorLamps Overhead Console Reading Lamps Quantity 2 2 2...

Page 311: ...rts Replacement part numbers listed inthis section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If a part listed in this manual is not thesame as the...

Page 312: ...the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the properrefrigerant is used Jf you re not sure ask yourGM dealer Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase Sl 10516 100 5inches 255 3cm Sl 1...

Page 313: ...Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your GM dealerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working conditi...

Page 314: ...See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks andServices tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel Italso explains what you can easily do to help keep your ve...

Page 315: ...ices 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 trained and supported service people will perform the work usinggenuine...

Page 316: ...Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or 3 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Eve...

Page 317: ...25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Transmi...

Page 318: ...however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Drive axle service e e 0 Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at f...

Page 319: ...very 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 6 000 Miles 10...

Page 320: ...Y 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter 0 lr e 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the frontsuspension ball joints steering linkage andtransfer case shi...

Page 321: ...d level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months w...

Page 322: ...at each brake relining whichever occurs first tDATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE I I 18 000 Miles 30000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Servic...

Page 323: ...r service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE J 21 000 Miles 35000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 17Lubricate the front s...

Page 324: ...axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emis...

Page 325: ...s needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace...

Page 326: ...evel and add fluid as needed Checkconstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever o...

Page 327: ...y oil change or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0Change...

Page 328: ...otation in the Index for proper rotation steering linkage and transfer case shift pattern and additional information During linkage parking brake cable gu ides tire rotation check brake calipers for f...

Page 329: ...iles 80 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate thefront suspension balljoints steering linkage and transfercase shift linka...

Page 330: ...ity traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service...

Page 331: ...y oil change or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change...

Page 332: ...l for proper caliper serviceprocedures I DATE ACTU AL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 57 000Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubric...

Page 333: ...onths whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehiclesonly Clean and repack thef...

Page 334: ...ange or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Checkconstant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 66 000Miles...

Page 335: ...service procedures I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED RYI 69 000 Miles 115000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AIIEmission Control Service 0Lubricate the front...

Page 336: ...ension balljoints steering linkage and transfercase shift linkage parkingbrake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every...

Page 337: ...nts brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each bra...

Page 338: ...priate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emiss...

Page 339: ...t axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An E...

Page 340: ...eck constant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate thefront su...

Page 341: ...roper caliper service procedures 93 000 Miles 155000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C lLubricate the front suspension balljoints s...

Page 342: ...nd add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occ...

Page 343: ...atic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service In heavy city traffic where the outside...

Page 344: ...owever urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Drive axle service 0 0 0 Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at fi...

Page 345: ...pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle s...

Page 346: ...s at every oil change or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAG...

Page 347: ...rvice procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or ev 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front suspension...

Page 348: ...ission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the front susp...

Page 349: ...l forproper caliper service procedures I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lub...

Page 350: ...city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor delivery service...

Page 351: ...d clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking...

Page 352: ...adfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Checkconstant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings or at each brake re...

Page 353: ...s brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and...

Page 354: ...or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil...

Page 355: ...proper caliper service procedures DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 90 000Miles 150 000 k t 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricat...

Page 356: ...sion ControlService I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front s...

Page 357: ...fer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since...

Page 358: ...perature regularly reaches9OoF 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle u...

Page 359: ...ne oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add the proper coolant mix if necessary Se...

Page 360: ...Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluidlevel add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Hydraulic...

Page 361: ...s put the shiftlever in NEUTRAL N push theclutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the wayto the floor If the starter works when...

Page 362: ...tic Transmission PARK P Mechanism Check CAUTION When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or otherscould be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in fro...

Page 363: ...hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out...

Page 364: ...vals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary Check vent hose at transfercase for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Bra...

Page 365: ...red silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Cable Gui...

Page 366: ...No 1052271 orSAE 8OW 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant DEXRON I11Automatic TransmissionFluid USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Transfer Case Shift Lever Propeller Shaft Slip Splinesand Universal Joints Clutch Pus...

Page 367: ...or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent US...

Page 368: ...dafter the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance rece...

Page 369: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 57...

Page 370: ...I I Maintenance Record I ODOMETER I 1 I DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 58...

Page 371: ...on includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Disp...

Page 372: ...nager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by thedealership without further help contact the ChevroletCustomer Assistance Center by...

Page 373: ...Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty andOwner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices Wh...

Page 374: ...echanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone ouradvisors have accessto a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers Roadside membership isfree however some serv...

Page 375: ...by Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part ofor included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right to...

Page 376: ...e for overnight warranty repairs upto a five day maximum or up to a 30 allowance for a rental vehicle cab bus or other transportation in lieu of a loaner Bringing vehicles in late in the day for servi...

Page 377: ...a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances wherean...

Page 378: ...may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or the Chevrolet Customer Assi...

Page 379: ...otify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy Michigan 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English...

Page 380: ...rm better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions an...

Page 381: ...21 6 20 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 54 Antenna Fixed 3 18 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 68 4 6 Appearancecare 6 48 Materials 6 56 ArbitrationProgram 8 7 Armrest Storage 2 53 2 54 Ashtrays 2 5...

Page 382: ...2 55 CassetteTapePlayer 3 7 3 9 Chains Safety 4 50 Changing a Flat Tire 5 21 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 55 Child Restraints 1 35 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 36 Securing in the Right Fron...

Page 383: ...1 City 4 34 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 35 Guidelines 4 I4 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 38 InaBlizzard 4 41 In ForeignCountries 6 4 Night 4 29 Off Road 4 14 OnCurves 4 8 RainyConditions 4 31 Sno...

Page 384: ...Manual Transmission 2 19 Four wheel Drive 2 21 6 20 French LanguageManual 11 FrontAxle 6 21 Front Reading Lamps 2 45 2 49 6 37 Front StorageArea 2 53 2 54 Front Towing 5 9 Fuel 6 3 Front SidemarkerLam...

Page 385: ...king Equipment 5 22 Jump Starting 5 2 K e y in the Ignition 2 10 KeylessEntrySystem 2 5 KeyLockCylindersService 7 48 KeyReleaseButton Labels Certificationflire 4 44 Fuse 6 60 SafetyBelt 1 46 Service P...

Page 386: ...nualFrontSeat 1 1 ManualLumbarSupport 1 2 Manual Transmission Fluid 6 17 Shifting 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 14 Methanol 6 4 Mirrors 2 47 ConvexOutside 2 48 InsideDay NightRearview 2 47 Power Remote...

Page 387: ...Coolant 5 17 RadiatorPressure Cap 6 25 Radio Reception 3 16 Radios 3 5 Rain Driving 4 31 Rear Axle 6 19 DoorSecurityLocks 2 4 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 29 Seatpassengers 1 26 Seats 1 6 Towing 5 10...

Page 388: ...and Appearance Care 6 1 Service andOwnerPublicatibns 8 9 Service EngineSoonLight 2 69 Reclining Front 1 3 ServiceParts IdentificationLabel 6 57 ServiceWork DoingYourOwn 6 2 ServicingYourAir Bag Equipp...

Page 389: ...Trailer 4 46 Drivingon Grades 4 53 Maintenance WhenTowing 4 56 ParkingonHills 4 54 Safety Chains 4 50 Driving with a Trailer 4 5 1 Total Weight on Tires 4 50 Turnsignals 4 53 Towing RecreationalVehicl...

Page 390: ...WasherFluid Windshield 6 26 WashingYourVehicle 6 53 Weatherstrips 6 52 WheelAlignment 6 46 Wheel Nut Torque 5 29 6 63 WheelReplacement 6 46 Windows Express Down 2 34 LockoutSwitch 2 34 Manual 2 33 Po...

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