Chevrolet 1996 Pickup S-series Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1996 Pickup S-series

Page 2: ...ellsyou what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good This section tel...

Page 3: ...hicle so it willbe there if you ever need it whenyou re on the road Tfyou sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A C9608 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VO...

Page 4: ...the latest informationat the timeo fprinting Wereserve the rightto make changesin the product aJzerthat timewithoutcficrther notice Copyright1996General Motors Corporation All rights reserved Printed...

Page 5: ...e transfer case into NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmission You or others...

Page 6: ...t your dealer for the towing information that is appropriatefor your particular vehicle Vehicles withall wheel drive AWD cannotbe towed in thismanner Vehicles with two wheeldrive orthe optional electr...

Page 7: ...NOTES 4...

Page 8: ...ual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in thisbook We use a box and the wordCAUTION to tell you about things thatcould hurt...

Page 9: ...ethingthat can damage your vehicle Manytimes this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice willtell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read othe...

Page 10: ...never your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of yo...

Page 11: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Regular Cab Pickup I Extended Cab Pickup vi...

Page 12: ...nd safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and fold them up and down Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a...

Page 13: ...ou want it For vehicleswith easy entry seats move thelever under the frontof the seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to where youwant it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body...

Page 14: ...e knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support Reclining Seatbacks Bucket Seats or 60 40 Bench To adjust the front seatback lift thelever on the outer side...

Page 15: ...ause it won t be against yourbody Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lapbelt can t doits job either In a crash the belt couldgo up o...

Page 16: ...To return theseatback to the upright position pushthe seatback all the way back until the latchcatches If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward it will return to the reclined position...

Page 17: ...itting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked Tilt the seatback completely forward againto get out Jump Seat Extended Cab Mo...

Page 18: ...s fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index I...

Page 19: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride inor on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels Put someoneon it 1 8...

Page 20: ...1 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keepsgoing until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9...

Page 21: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 22: ...ey workwith safety belts not insteadof them Everyair bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you rein a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle upto ge...

Page 23: ...Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see...

Page 24: ...is applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal...

Page 25: ...hurtif 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 your body I I A The shoulder beltis too loose It won...

Page 26: ...u can beseriously injured if your beltis buckled inthe wrong placelike this In acrash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat thepelvic bones This could cause serio...

Page 27: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the beltwould apply too much...

Page 28: ...sly 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 properly or ask your dealer to fix it...

Page 29: ...straint SIR system or air bag system Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system g I CA You can beseverelyinjured orkilled in a crash...

Page 30: ...orce faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keepyou in positionfor an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your...

Page 31: ...n air bag inflate The air bag is designed toinflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold lev...

Page 32: ...tal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a resultof a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sea...

Page 33: ...ng problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by openinga window or door 0 0 0 The air bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you ll needsom...

Page 34: ...se a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index I hCAUTION For up to two minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag canstill inflate du...

Page 35: ...ght they may keep the air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly ifyou relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any question about this you should contac...

Page 36: ...ctive is wearingthem properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger ssafety belt works the same way as the driver ssafetybelt See Driver Position earlierin this section When the sho...

Page 37: ...ke the belt shorter pull its free 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 the belt isn t longenough see Safety Belt Extende...

Page 38: ...ear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety...

Page 39: ...ckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Don t usechild restraints on these seats They won t work properly I Smaller children and babies s...

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

Page 41: ...ild restraint will show you how to do that The child restraint mustbe secured properlyin the center except 60 40bench seat or right front passenger seat If you have a 60 40 split bench seat you must u...

Page 42: ...about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt aslong as possible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions plate and pulling it along the belt...

Page 43: ...child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to workfor an adultor larger child passenger Center Front Seat Position 60 40 Split Bench Seat 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the...

Page 44: ...f the childrestraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate...

Page 45: ...e belt Makesure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractorto set t...

Page 46: ...le the vehicle s safety belt andlet itgo back all the way The safety belt will movefreely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger directions to besure it is secure Children w...

Page 47: ...ut thechild is sosmall that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward thecenter of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still ison the child s shoul...

Page 48: ...way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap port...

Page 49: ...r it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then makesure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractorsand anchorages are...

Page 50: ...a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replacethem Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repairedor replaced New parts and rep...

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Page 52: ...d the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and whatto do if you have a problem K 1s I A CAUT 3N Leaving young children ina vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many...

Page 53: ...e on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith howto make extrakeys Keep this tag ina safe place If you lose your keys you llbe able to have newones made easily using this tag NOTICE Your veh...

Page 54: ...n out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and un...

Page 55: ...front door Then use thehandle on the panelto open it You must close the sideaccess panel beforeyou can close the driver s door Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks the switch is loca...

Page 56: ...this system by other than an authorized service facility could voidauthorizationto use this equipment Operation When you pressUNLOCK the driver s door will unlock automatically If you press UNLOCK aga...

Page 57: ...he covers andsnap them together 4 Check the operationof the transmitter Tailgate You can open the tailgate by pullingup on the handle while pullingthe tailgate down When you put the tailgate backup be...

Page 58: ...open the driver s door you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you ha...

Page 59: ...stime your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get new brake linings Don...

Page 60: ...mple if your vehicle is beingtowed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This starts your engine On manual transmission vehicles turning thekey to LOCKwill lock the steering column and result...

Page 61: ...se button down at the same time Pull the key straight out StartingYour Engine Engines start differently The 8th digit of your Vehicle 1 IdentificationNumber VIN showsthe code letter or number for your...

Page 62: ...starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the keyin STARTfor about threeseconds If t...

Page 63: ...lerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds or until it starts 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops wait 15 seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the...

Page 64: ...r 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 AC outlet 1 Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outl...

Page 65: ...itions for your shift lever If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission it features anelectronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster This display must be powered anyt...

Page 66: ...ifting IntoPARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is ully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your vehicle has a brake transmis...

Page 67: ...r NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty 1 2 16...

Page 68: ...slowly enough 1 NOTICE If your rearwheels can t rotate don ttry to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up againsta solid object You could damage your transmissio...

Page 69: ...HIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH 3 4and 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same wayyou do for SECOND 2 Slowly let upon the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the acceler...

Page 70: ...he SHIFTlight when youdownshift aCAUTION If you skip more than one gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle And you could injure yourself or others Don t shift down more than one...

Page 71: ...ift leverto 4HI or 4LO You should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions 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...

Page 72: ...check your system Turn the INTLIGHTS switch located to the right of yourheadlamp switch to dim your transfercase indicator light when yourheadlamps or parking lamps are on This will also cause your in...

Page 73: ...our transmission into 2 Set the parking brake Your vehicle can roll unless NEUTRAL N the brakesare applied 3 Pull the transfercase shift lever into N SET PARK BRAKE To shift into or out of 4LO 1 The v...

Page 74: ...sand mud deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in The indicator lights willcome on briefly when you turn on the ignition and...

Page 75: ...mal operation Shifting from4LO to 4HI To shift from 4LO to 4H1 yoIur vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 kmh with the transmission in NEUTRAL N orthe clutch pedal engaged The preferr...

Page 76: ...regular brake pedal down l Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever Itis located on the bottom driver s side of the instrument panel I NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overhe...

Page 77: ...leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow Ifyou have four w...

Page 78: ...canbe dangerous toleave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehiclecould move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drive with...

Page 79: ...Into PARK P inthe Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lockdoes occur you may needto have another vehicle push yoursa lit...

Page 80: ...If you are parking on a hill or pulling a trailer see Towing aTrailer in the Index Parking Over Things That Burn Before you get out of your vehicle turn off your engine put your manual transmission in...

Page 81: ...windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked AutomaticTransmission It s better notto park with the e...

Page 82: ...ever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free toroll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Always set your parki...

Page 83: ...dow switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more thana 1 2 second toactivate the express down feature Lightly tap the switchto open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrup...

Page 84: ...and exit the vehicle Squeeze the latch in the center of the windowand slide the glass to open it To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a c...

Page 85: ...rn or a lane change To signal a turn movethe lever all the wayup or down When the turn isfinished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of th...

Page 86: ...tion lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beam headlamps are on this indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers b...

Page 87: ...er stop or return to your preset speed Cruise Control Option With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator This can really hel...

Page 88: ...ppery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on Setting Cruise Control A CAUTION r If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hita button and go into cruisewhen y...

Page 89: ...there Remember if you hold the switch at R A longer than a 112second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switchor apply the brake You could be startledand even lose control Sounl...

Page 90: ...e applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t usecruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off thecru...

Page 91: ...der tone willsound when your headlamps or parking lamps and interiorlamps are turned on and your ignition is inOFF LOCK or ACCESSORY To turn the tone off press theOFF switch Daytime Running Lamps If S...

Page 92: ...switch off the regular lamps willgo off and yourheadlamps will change to the reducedbrightness of DRL To idleyour vehicle with the DRLoff set theparking brake The DRL will stay off until you release t...

Page 93: ...righter Turn the switch all the way upto turn on the interior lamps Front Map Lamps Option If your vehicle has optional front map lamps they are located on the inside rearview mirror They will automat...

Page 94: ...so you can justsee the 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 95: ...ou cut too sharply into the right lane you could hita vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box To open your glov...

Page 96: ...lots in the front of the compartment If you have a compact disc player you may store compact discs inside theconsole If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment lift the cover to expose the sto...

Page 97: ...he way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating elemen...

Page 98: ...he cigarette lighter Just pull downfrom the top of thedoor and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install These circuits are protected by a...

Page 99: ...Instrument Panel 2 48...

Page 100: ...luster 3 Electronic Transfer Case Option 4 Comfort Controls 5 Glove Box 6 Ashtray 7 Cigarette LightedPowerAuxiliary Outlets Option 8 Storage Compartment 9 Audio System 10 Lamp Controls 11 BrakeRelease...

Page 101: ...o let you know ata glance how your vehicleis running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other thingsyou ll need to know to drive safely and economically I SERVl...

Page 102: ...ANTl LOCK ENGINE SOON CHECK GAGES RPM Q SHIFT UNLEADED FUELONLY 0 Optional Cluster 2 51...

Page 103: ...tachometer displays theengine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer hasa dlrrerent limit dependingon the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operatingrange...

Page 104: ...hen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle i When one of the warning lig...

Page 105: ...ome 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 char...

Page 106: ...r when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle andthe engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to p...

Page 107: ...ayon if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK With the ant...

Page 108: ...ff the engine as soon aspossible In Problems onthe Road this manual shows you what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index This system is calledOBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is i...

Page 109: ...and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has beendetected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs...

Page 110: ...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 thelight off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be...

Page 111: ...pressure zoneindicate the normaloperating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oillevel or other problems causing low oil pressure A CA T1ON Don t keep drivingif...

Page 112: ...u 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 O 0 0 You have this light on the i...

Page 113: ...ou have remaining Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these showa problem with yourfuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the It takes a little more or less fue...

Page 114: ...can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle Standard Climate Control System Fan Control The switch withthe fan symbol changes the fan speed To increase the fan speed move the swit...

Page 115: ...ment panel outlets HEATER This setting directs warmed air through the heaterfloor outlets and windshield defrosteroutlets BLEND Airflow is dividedequally between the heater floor outlet and the windsh...

Page 116: ...loor outlets and windshielddefroster outlets e 0 w BLEND Airflow isdivided equally between the heater floor outlet and the windshielddefroster outlets DEFROST This setting directs most air through the...

Page 117: ...on System For mild outside temperatures when little heatingor cooling is needed useVENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Airflow is through theinstrument panel outlets Your vehicle s ventila...

Page 118: ...ditions Turn the temperature knob clockwise and move the fan control toward HI Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designea to operate easily andgive years of listening pleasure You will ge...

Page 119: ...ss this button to listento 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 st...

Page 120: ...e lever until the soundis pleasing to your ear TREBLE Slide this lever upto increase the treble You can reduce noise for weak or noisy stations bysliding this lever down Adjusting the Speakers BAL Thi...

Page 121: ...rn 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In additionto the four stations set as above upto three additional stations may be preset on each bandby pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just...

Page 122: ...oints to reverse quickly to another part of the tape Press STOP EJECT lightly to stop reversing and playthe tape PWR VOL PROG RCL Press this knob to go from one side of the tape to the other STOP EJEC...

Page 123: ...same time within five seconds Whenever you press thesame two buttons thestation you set will return 4 Repeat these steps foreach pair of buttons AM ST Press this button to tune an AM station that bro...

Page 124: ...on to the recessed position Press the lightedarrow to skip to the next selection Press the opposite direction arrow that is not lighted to replay the current selection or skip to the previous selectio...

Page 125: ...splay SEEK Press the right arrowto go to the next higher station and theleft arrow to go to the next lower station SCAN Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds SC will appear on...

Page 126: ...the left and right speakers Balance will be displayed brieflywhen using this control FADE This control ring behind theTUNE knob adjusts the balance betweenthe front and rearspeakers Fade levels will b...

Page 127: ...re than once to return the disc to previoustracks NEXT Press the forward arrowto hear the next track now instead of waiting until the current track isfinished If you hold this buttonor press it more t...

Page 128: ...lay Repeat Steps 6 through 10 This time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft System After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no mor...

Page 129: ...gits of the code The display will show the numbers you entered Press BAND The disabling sequence was correct if shows on the display The disabling sequence was incorrectif SEC shows on the display Und...

Page 130: ...ase 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 sureyou can add what...

Page 131: ...ochoose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses acassette with a fabric beltto clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubb...

Page 132: ...y Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be readyfor anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume thatpedestrians or other drivers are going...

Page 133: ...drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious wayto solve this highway safety problem is forpeople never to drink alcohol and thendrive But wha...

Page 134: ...ome other countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the UnitedStates is 0 04 percent The BAC willbe over 0 10 percent after threeto six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Page 135: ...in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinal cordor heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person...

Page 136: ...time Then you haveto bring up your foot and do it That sreaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or t...

Page 137: ...p your brakes If you do the pedal mayget harder to push down If your engine stops you will still havesome power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may t...

Page 138: ...ses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work thebrakes at each front wheel and atthe rear wheels The anti lock system can change the...

Page 139: ...r and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can helpyou more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist becausethe engine stops or the syst...

Page 140: ...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 141: ...ble is agood reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometimethat your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a roadonto the shoulder while you...

Page 142: ...sit s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your sideof the laneor a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 0 0 Do not get to...

Page 143: ...the right Loss of Control Let s review whatdriving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t haveenough friction where the tires meet the roa...

Page 144: ...lues such as enough water ice or packed snowon the roadto make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only thebraking skid Driving...

Page 145: ...e The heaviest things should beon the loadfloor and forward of yourrear axle Put heavier items as far forward as youcan Be sure theload is secured properly so driving on the off road ten doesn t toss...

Page 146: ...vehicle sexhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan yourtrip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely toget bad surpri...

Page 147: ...ain You need to be familiar withthe terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Su ace Conditions Off roading can takeyou over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud...

Page 148: ...be very dangerous on any road And this iscertainly true for off road driving At the very time you needspecial alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions andjudgment can be affected by even...

Page 149: ...straight path up or down the hillso you won t haveto make turningmaneuvers Are there obstructionson the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts 0 What s beyond the hill Is there a c...

Page 150: ...he vehicle to make you more visible to approaching trafficon trails or hills 0 Sound the hornas you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you re there Use your headlamps even durin...

Page 151: ...wheel at the 12o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuveras you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in...

Page 152: ...ve the vehicle Leave it in some gear A CAUTION If you have a manual transfer case shift lever shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause yourvehicle to rolleven if the transmission is in PARK P...

Page 153: ...ank oreven a river bottom withlarge rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and usea low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and...

Page 154: ...ssion in NEUTRAL N or with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to doall the work and could overheat and fade Am I likely to stall when going...

Page 155: ...wnhill slide or a rollover Surface conditionscan be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicleslips...

Page 156: ...ng onan Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhil...

Page 157: ...d packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating Andif you...

Page 158: ...the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving Through Water inthe Index for more information on driving through w...

Page 159: ...you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pulloff the road ina safe place...

Page 160: ...p a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more thanclean glass would making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlampslight up far less of a roadwa...

Page 161: ...s theedge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiperinserts when they show sign...

Page 162: ...flections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fa...

Page 163: ...city mapand plan your tripinto an unknown partof the cityjust as you would fora cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy Seethe...

Page 164: ...have a clear view of thefreeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Tryto determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the...

Page 165: ...Wear comfortable clothing andshoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for along trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting...

Page 166: ...First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check yo...

Page 167: ...ng down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a h i l l You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear whe...

Page 168: ...urlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good tract...

Page 169: ...lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner thanyou would on dry pav...

Page 170: ...t you are near help and you canhike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a...

Page 171: ...as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuelfor the heat that you get and it keeps the batter...

Page 172: ...se has no neutral position Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL N ca cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmissio is in PARK P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicleis in gear for a...

Page 173: ...ctual loads on your front and rearaxles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Besure to spread out your load equally on both sidesof the centerlin...

Page 174: ...put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they willgo as fast as the vehiclegoes If you have tostop or turn quickly or if there isa crash they ll keep going Things...

Page 175: ...eyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked accordingto local laws and regulations Remember notto exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the rearaxle See Loading Your Vehicle in the...

Page 176: ...the camper and 0 all the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But you can figure about...

Page 177: ...d vehicle camper match He llalso help youdetermineyour CWR After you ve loaded your vehicle and camper drive to a weigh station and weigh on the front and rear wheels separately This will tell you the...

Page 178: ...conversionsof this type not be done to pickups Owners should be aware that as manufactured there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which may affect vehicle safet...

Page 179: ...passengers So please readthis section carefully before you pull a trailer If Ydu Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including spe...

Page 180: ...r safely be 4 Wheel Drive 3 08 4 500 lbs 2 043 kg VORTEC 4300 3 42 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg Auto Trans 3 73 5 500lbs 2 497 kg 4 Wheel Drive 3 08 3 500 lbs 1589 kg VORTEC 4300 3 42 4 000 lbs 1 816 kg Man Tra...

Page 181: ...it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must addthe tongue load tothe GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle i...

Page 182: ...ler that whenloaded will weigh more than2 000 lbs 900kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitchand sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehic...

Page 183: ...ngfor this If you do it will bendand finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience Before settingout for the open road you ll...

Page 184: ...tom of the steering wheel withone hand Then to move thetrailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move thetrailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowlyand if possi...

Page 185: ...k well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around45 mph 70k d h to reducethe possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you have an automatic transmission you should...

Page 186: ...ar brakes Thenapply your parking brake and thenshift into PARK P or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever besure the tran...

Page 187: ...and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness The eight wire harness is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember This harness has a 30 amp feed wire with an inline fuse located in the...

Page 188: ...NOTES 4 57...

Page 189: ...NOTES 4 58...

Page 190: ...police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flashon and off Press the button on topof the steering column all the way downto make your front and rear turnsignal lamps fla...

Page 191: ...urvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty D O not try to start your vehicle bypushing or pulling it Thiscould damage yourvehicle even if you have a manual transmission And i fyou have an aut...

Page 192: ...l transfer case shift lever be sure the transfer case is notin NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessorypower ou...

Page 193: ...first Ifyou don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water an...

Page 194: ...d of the negative cable doesn t goto the dead battery Itgoes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from th...

Page 195: ...probably needs service 12 Remove thecables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Takecare that they don t touch each other or any other metal IA CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can...

Page 196: ...model and year of your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the transfer case if you have one 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service...

Page 197: ...cleis being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFF position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the v...

Page 198: ...ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains andwheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to whe...

Page 199: ...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 200: ...l ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to...

Page 201: ...et everyoneaway from thevehicle until itcools 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 f...

Page 202: ...ift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shiftto the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe dr...

Page 203: ...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 1 any underhood If the coolant inside thecoolant recovery tankis...

Page 204: ...run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could beburned Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive thevehicle I NOTICE IEngine...

Page 205: ...system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water...

Page 206: ...gine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD start your vehicle If the overheat warningcontinues there s one more thing you can...

Page 207: ...re under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for...

Page 208: ...ap and upper radiator hose isno longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops Don t press down whileturning the pressure cap If you hear ahiss wait for that to stop A hi...

Page 209: ...the radiator with theproper 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 pressurec...

Page 210: ...radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the baseof the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressurecap At any tim...

Page 211: ...unusual for 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 likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blow...

Page 212: ...1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever inPARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual trans...

Page 213: ...our spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about thecompact spare I NOTICE Never removeor restow a tire frodtoa stow...

Page 214: ...tire can be pulledout from under the vehicle When the tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tireout from underthe v...

Page 215: ...hub cap and wheel paintor surface Remove the hub cap If you have an aluminumor plastic molded hub cap pry t off with thechisel end of your wheel wrench Use the socket end of the wheel wrenchto remove...

Page 216: ...wrench loosen all the wheel nuts 2 Turn thejack handle clockwise slightly to raise the Don t remove themyet lift head 3 Fit thejack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire I y k A Front Frame...

Page 217: ...our vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned will damage thevehicle or may allow the vehicle to falloff the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle...

Page 218: ...ergency you can use a cloth or a papertowel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off 1 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you...

Page 219: ...and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can an...

Page 220: ...uipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place I I NOTICE Don t usethe existing hoist to store a tire with an aluminum wheel or itcould damage the wheel Secure the tire in the pickup...

Page 221: ...d into the hoist shaft Turn thewheel wrench clockwise until thetire is raised against the underside of the vehicle You will hear two clicks whenthe tire is secure but pull on the tire to make sure Ret...

Page 222: ...ble and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000miles 5 000 km so you can finish yourtrip and have you...

Page 223: ...n help you get out when you re stuck but you mustuse caution I If you let your tires spin at high speed theycan explode andyou or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the veh...

Page 224: ...the accelerator pedal while you shift and presslightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmissionis in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can us...

Page 225: ...ight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back I NOTICE Never usethe recovery hooks to tow the v...

Page 226: ...NOTES 5 36...

Page 227: ...evels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted toits appearance care Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy withit We hope you llgo t...

Page 228: ...should keep a record withall parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index A CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be...

Page 229: ...et rid of pinging It sthe heavy constant knock that means you havea problem If your vehicle is certifiedto meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to...

Page 230: ...parts 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...

Page 231: ...A CAUTION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materi...

Page 232: ...d surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in theIndex When you put thecap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least threeclicks Make sure you fully install the...

Page 233: ...the hood propfrom its retainer and put the hood propinto the slot in the hood You may have a lamp that comes on when youlift the hood A CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start...

Page 234: ...ood you ll see these itemson the 2 2L engine A nt E Battery B Engine Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick E Power Steering Reservoir C Brake Master Cylinder G Air Cleaner D Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir H Windshiel...

Page 235: ...e these items on the VORTEC 4300 engine V I Transmission Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill 2 Brake Master Cylinder 1 Coolant Recovery Tank Engine Oil Dipstick 6 9 E Power Steering Reservoir G Battery H Air C...

Page 236: ...engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The oil dipstickon the 2 2L engine is under the fillcap d L The oil...

Page 237: ...s hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put thelevel somewherein the proper operating range Push thedipstick all the way back in when y...

Page 238: ...ontainer If you have your oil changedfor you besure the oil put into your engine is American PetroleumInstitute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oilfor your vehi...

Page 239: ...one of these is true for you e e e 8 e Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling...

Page 240: ...gsabout the use and disposal of oil products Used oilcan bea real threat to the environment If you change your ownoil be sureto drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever di...

Page 241: ...r filter A CAUTION F Operating the engine with the aircleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans theair it stops flame i fthe engine backfires I f it isn t there...

Page 242: ...heck Because this operation can bea little difficult you may choose to havethis done at yourGM dealer s Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here oryou could...

Page 243: ...e run atidle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more 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 m...

Page 244: ...the way wait three seconds and then pullit back out again 6 3 Check bothsides of thedipstick and readthe lower level The fluid level must bein the COLD area for a cold checkor in the HOTarea or cross...

Page 245: ...fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way thenflip the handle down tolock the dipstick in place Manu...

Page 246: ...ids and Lubricants in theIndex 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Addonly enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler...

Page 247: ...n to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check thelubricant and whento change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Refer to the Mainten...

Page 248: ...eduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four wheel Drive Most lubricantchecks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles However...

Page 249: ...m ofthe 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 Front Axle When to Check and Change...

Page 250: ...hole What toUse Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants inthe Index Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is fille...

Page 251: ...first What toUse Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled andone half DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze that meets GM Specification 6277M which won tdamage aluminum p...

Page 252: ...er parts If you have to add coolant more thanfour times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE I If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives w...

Page 253: ...an 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 pressure cap even a...

Page 254: ...d possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat i...

Page 255: ...id to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the properfluid can cause leaks and damage hoses andseals Windshield WasherFluid What to Use Whe...

Page 256: ...eady to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer f...

Page 257: ...k well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when yourlinings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when...

Page 258: ...c system make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window What to Add When you do need brakefluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as DelcoSupreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake...

Page 259: ...it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and reardrum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicatbrs that make a high pitched warning sound when the...

Page 260: ...rapid increase in pedal travel This could bea sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every timeyou make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal...

Page 261: ...you and gas that canexplode You can be badly hurtif you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Also for your audio system see Theft De...

Page 262: ...e screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp out 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 a...

Page 263: ...od 2 Remove the black protective caps from the removal pinsat the top of the radiator support Use a hex socket to unscrew the pins 3 Pull the headlamp lens I assembly out Some vehicles may have 4 Unpl...

Page 264: ...avefog lamps thefog lamp bracket must be removed beforeyou can replace the front parkinghum signal lamps 1 Reach under the bumper and behind theparkinghrn signal lamp assembly 2 Push the tab on the so...

Page 265: ...ounterclockwise Remove the bulb and socket from the lens Install the new bulb and socket to the sidemarker lens Rotate the bulb and socket one quarter turn clockwise Install the sidemarker lens to the...

Page 266: ...oplampin thecap orcamper Taillamps 1 Openthetailgate 2 Remove the screws from 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch Pull the assemblyaway from the pickup side panel Turn the socketco...

Page 267: ...ews 7 Connect the ground wire 8 Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly Vanity Mirror Lamps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the center slot at the bottom ofthe...

Page 268: ...assembly Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield 1 To remove theold wiper blades liftthe wiper arm until it locksinto a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Ass...

Page 269: ...ert slide the insert D notched end last into the end withtwo blade claws A Slide the insert all the way throughthe blade claws at theopposite end B Plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is f...

Page 270: ...loading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 0 Underinflated tir...

Page 271: ...ear 0 Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear 0 Badhandling e Roughride Needless damage from...

Page 272: ...Timefor New Tires and Whee1 Replacement later in this section for more information I J I The purposeof regular rotationis to achieve moreuniforrn wear for all tires on the vehicle Thy first rotationi...

Page 273: ...use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time forNew Tires...

Page 274: ...uring normalservice on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS formud and snow If you ever replace yourtires with those not havinga TPC Spec...

Page 275: ...mance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wearrate of the tire when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified government test course For ex...

Page 276: ...latedand not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildupand possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The whe...

Page 277: ...vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which youor others could be injured Always use the correctwheel wheel bolts andwheel nuts for replacement NOTI...

Page 278: ...f the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning productscan be hazardous Some are toxi...

Page 279: ...often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning cle...

Page 280: ...ith this protection you still need toclean your upholstery and carpet oftento keep it lookingnew Further informationon cleaning isavailable by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6 167 Speci...

Page 281: ...her Use a soft cloth with lukewarmwater and a mild soap or saddle soap 0 For stubborn stains use a GM VinylILeatherCleaner or equivalent product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive clea...

Page 282: ...windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper bladechatters when running wax or other material may be onthe blade or windshield Clean theoutside of the windshield with GM...

Page 283: ...ting High pressure car washes may cause water toenter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicleby hand may be necessaryto remove residue from the paint finish You ca...

Page 284: ...of 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 Aft...

Page 285: ...exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At leastevery spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt pa...

Page 286: ...52929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on wheel cleaner 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts and absorbs soils 12345002 16 oz 0 473L Armor All TM Cleaner Cleans vinyl leather and ru...

Page 287: ...outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels andthe certificates of title and registration The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This...

Page 288: ...wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on andoff or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right a...

Page 289: ...l size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t havea spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without...

Page 290: ...love Box Lamp Horns Horn Relay IP Courtesy Lamps Power Outside Rearview Mirror Illuminated Entry Module ParkingLamps License Plate Lamps Electric Shift TransferCase Module Underhood Lamp Ashtray Lamp...

Page 291: ...ery CD Player VCM IGN 3 A C Compressor Battery Feed Daytime Running Lamps Fog Lamps Fog Lamp Relay Fuse Circuit Usage Breaker 16 17 19 20 21 22 24 Turn Signals and Back up Lamps Brake Transmission Shi...

Page 292: ...Series 118 at 5 200rpm Horsepower S Series 118at 5 200 rpm Thermostat Specification 195 F 91 C Spark Plug Gap 0 045 inches 0 1 14cm Lamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Front Turn Signal Lamps Center High Mo...

Page 293: ...ame as the part used in your vehicle whenit was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM truck dealer Engine Thermostat Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Valve Automatic TransmissionF...

Page 294: ...VORTEC 4300 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Automatic Transmission Capacity Type Quantity Drain and Refill 4L60E 5 0 quarts 4 7 L After refill the levelmust be checked Differential Fluid Axle Quantity Rear 4 0 pint...

Page 295: ...SI0653 62 2 inches 158 0cm T10603 T10653 63 8 inches 162 1 cm T10803 65 4 inches 166 1cm Width 67 9 inches 172 5 cm Front Tread S Series 0 0WheelOffset 54 5 inches 138 4 cm 6 4 Wheel Offset 55 0 inch...

Page 296: ...NOTES 6 70...

Page 297: ...rrunty and OwnerAssistance hooklet or y o u GM dealerfor details Introd tior Your Ve cleand the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good workingcondition but...

Page 298: ...ee Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what youcan easily do to help keep your veh...

Page 299: ...ces 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 G...

Page 300: ...hange or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000Miles 20...

Page 301: ...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 whicheveroccurs first Transmission Service s...

Page 302: ...however 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...

Page 303: ...eck readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs...

Page 304: ...L 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension balljoints steering linkage and transfercase s...

Page 305: ...dfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 15 000 Miles 25 000 km ElChange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first...

Page 306: ...occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY L J 0Change engine 0 1 1 and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front suspension balljoints steerin...

Page 307: ...000 Miles 35000 km c Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case s...

Page 308: ...ront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An E...

Page 309: ...ont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake rel...

Page 310: ...el and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occ...

Page 311: ...eck readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Checkconstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs f...

Page 312: ...TE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steer...

Page 313: ...es 80 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate thefront suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift link...

Page 314: ...ity traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi police or delivery service...

Page 315: ...xle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months...

Page 316: ...Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService Lubricate thefront suspension balljoints steering linkage andtra...

Page 317: ...ths whichever occurs first 17Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack thef...

Page 318: ...rst 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 66 000Miles 110 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever...

Page 319: ...MILEAGE 69 000Miles 115 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and tran...

Page 320: ...eck readfrontaxle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfi...

Page 321: ...78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case...

Page 322: ...ATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints ste...

Page 323: ...xle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBXl 87 000 Miles 145000 km C I Change engine oil and filter or every 3...

Page 324: ...nt axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings or at each brake relini...

Page 325: ...front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first...

Page 326: ...age and transfercase shift propshaft splines universal joints brake pressure cap and neck Pressuretest cooling linkage parking brakecable guides Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser system and press...

Page 327: ...rly reaches 90O F 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 under any of t...

Page 328: ...ll recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Drive axle service 0 Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change...

Page 329: ...ake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chew readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle...

Page 330: ...every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and...

Page 331: ...0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Senice 0Lubricate t...

Page 332: ...cleaner filter An Emission Control Service I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 36 I I 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control S...

Page 333: ...ires See Tire Inspection DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the front...

Page 334: ...traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service I f...

Page 335: ...ake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and ax...

Page 336: ...s first Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings o...

Page 337: ...ake pedalsprings 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...

Page 338: ...nge 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 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 82 500...

Page 339: ...0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate...

Page 340: ...00 Miles 142 500km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the front suspension balljoints steering linkage and transfer case shift...

Page 341: ...service procedures DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I I I 100 000Miles 166 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant i...

Page 342: ...perature regularly reaches90 F 32 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 un...

Page 343: ...ne oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See...

Page 344: ...id loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Hydraulic Clutch System Check At Least FourTimes a Year Tailgate Lubrication Service Lubricate tailgate latch bolt handle assembly...

Page 345: ...engine The starter should work only when theclutch is pushed down allthe way to the floor If the st arter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the waydown your vehicle needsservice around the vehicl...

Page 346: ...omatic Transmission PARK P Mechanism Check When you are doing this check your vehicle could beginto move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in front of...

Page 347: ...hosesfor proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body ne the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing out of pos...

Page 348: ...More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the completesystem Inspect brakelines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect di...

Page 349: ...lored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System...

Page 350: ...nt DEXRON I11Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Transfer Case Shift Lever Propeller Shaft Slip Splines and Universal Joints Clutch Pushrod...

Page 351: ...meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi purposelubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent USAGE Multi pur...

Page 352: ...idedafter the maintenanceinterval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retainall maintenance rece...

Page 353: ...I I ODOMETER READING Maintenance Record SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 57...

Page 354: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 58...

Page 355: ...tion 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 Di...

Page 356: ...EPTWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by thedealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling...

Page 357: ...olet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas office...

Page 358: ...chanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over thephone our advisorshave access to a nationwide networkof dealer recommendedservice providers Roadsidemembershipis free however some services...

Page 359: ...d by Chevrolet Roadsideor Dealer Service Management Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part ofor included inthe coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the rightto m...

Page 360: ...overnight warranty repairs up to a five day maximum or up to a 30 allowance for a rental vehicle cab busor other transportation in lieu of a loaner Bringing vehicles in late in the day for service on...

Page 361: ...ituation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlierin this sectionis very successful There may be instances where an imp...

Page 362: ...ws may requireyou to use this program before filinga claim witha state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or the ChevroletCustomer Assist...

Page 363: ...otify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 orwrite 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 364: ...rform better service Servicebulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others willdescribe expensive service Some will adviseof new or unexpectedconditions and...

Page 365: ...lance Tire 6 50 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 58 Antenna Fixed 3 18 Anti LockBrakes 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 56 4 6 Appearancecare 6 52 Appearance Care Materials 6 60 ArbitrationProgram...

Page 366: ...51 Tire 6 52 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 ChargingSystemLight 2 54 Check Gages Light 2 62 CheckingYourRestraintSystems 1 38 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 59 ChiSd ReStraints 1 1 30 Securing inthe Center Seat...

Page 367: ...Pocket 2 44 Drive AutomaticTransmission 2 16 DriverPosition 1 12 Driving 4 1 City 4 32 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Foreign Countries 6 4 Freeway 4 33 Guidelines 4 13 HillandMountainRoads 4 35 InaBlizzar...

Page 368: ...6 68 7 53 Fog Lamp Switch 2 41 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 4 FourthGear ManualTransmission 2 18 Four wheel Drive 2 20 6 22 French LanguageManual 11 FrontAxle 6 23 Front Map Lamps 2 42 Front Sidemarker L...

Page 369: ...tions 2 8 Inflation Tire 6 45 Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror 2 43 Inspections Brakesystem 7 52 Drive Axle 7 52 Exhaust Systems 7 5 1 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 5 1 Steering 7 51 Suspension 7 51 Thro...

Page 370: ...k 7 50 Loss of Control 4 I2 Lubricants and Fluids 6 68 7 53 Lubrication Service Body 7 48 Tailgate 7 48 Lumbar Controls 1 3 Maintenance Record 7 56 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 LongTrip Highway 7 5 Owner...

Page 371: ...railer 4 55 YourVehicle ManualTransmission 2 29 Parts Replacement 6 67 Passing 4 11 Payload 4 44 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 51 PickupConversion to ChassisCab 4 47 Power AccessoryOutlet 2 47 Door...

Page 372: ...ear Properly 1 12 Label 1 39 Care 6 56 LapBelt 1 25 1 27 QuestionsandAnswers 1 11 RearSeatPassengers 1 27 Right Front Passenger Position 1 25 Use During Pregnancy 1 24 SafetyDefects Reporting 8 8 Safe...

Page 373: ...e CD Player 3 14 Thermostat 6 28 Third Gear Manual Transmission 2 18 Starter Switch Check 7 49 Steam 5 11 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 33 Time Setting 3 5 Tires Tire Chains 6 52 Alignmentand Balance 6 50 Buy...

Page 374: ...nity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 Used Replacement Wheels 6 51 Vehicle Control 4 5 DamageWarnings iv Dimensions 6 68 Loading 4 42 Ventilation System 3 4 Voltm...

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