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Page 2: ...ve under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such asa flat tire or overheated engine etc Serviceand Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer ...

Page 3: ...hicle so it will be there if you ever need it 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 C9711 B First Edition We support voluntary WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH Natlonal Institute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a F...

Page 4: ...ehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly Index A good place to lookfor what you need is the Index in the back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll findit Safety Warningsand Symbols You will finda number of safety cautions in this book We use abox and the wordCAUTION to tellyou about...

Page 5: ...be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labelson your vehicle Theyuse the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in thisbook you will find these notices These mean thereis...

Page 6: ...ou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lamps FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW t I SIGNALS TURN A FLASHER FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN 1 b J These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING EATERY SYSTEM BRAKE a ...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Two Door Utility Four Door Utility vi ...

Page 8: ...out Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Center Front Passenger Position 4 Door Models 1 28 1 31 1 34 1 35 1 37 1 44 1 47 1 47 1 48 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 4 Door Models Center Rear Passenge...

Page 9: ...n t want to Adjust the driver s seat orrlg when the vehicle is not moving I Move the lever under the x 2 front of the standard seat toward the driver s door to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then I release the lever and try to I move the seat with your Ibody to make sure the seat is locked into place Move the lever under the front of the easy entry seat up to unlock it Slide the sea...

Page 10: ...e to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support Power Driver sSeat Option If you have thisfeature there will be a control pad on your driver s seat To make the front of the seat moveup or down use control A To make the rear ofthe seatmove up or down use control C Use controlB to move the whole seat up down forward or backward 1 3 ...

Page 11: ...ont of the control until you have the desired lumbar support To decrease lumbar support press the rear of the control Reclining FrontSeatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it PulI up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...b because it won t be against yourbody Instead it will bein front of you In a crash you could gointo it receiving neck or other injuries The lapbelt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Th...

Page 13: ...straint may also be tilted forward for greatercomfort Seatback Latches To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches If the seatback was reclined before beingfolded forward it will return to the reclined position IA CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the personsi...

Page 14: ...here 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 again to get out Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear seatwhich lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space The rear seatrelease handles are in the upper center of the rear of the seatbacks Push back on the seatbacks as you pull up o...

Page 15: ...ou can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too A CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas aremore likely t...

Page 16: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that evenbuckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes arein between In many of them people who buckle up can surviveand sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety beltsin vehicles the facts areclear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety BeltsWork When you...

Page 17: ...I Put someone on it t 1 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10 ...

Page 18: ...1 I 1 lE d L r_ 1 i The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 19: ...ven if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you c auunbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted e If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever ...

Page 20: ...fety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special thingsto know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies Ifa child willbe riding in your vehicle see thepart of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know whichrestraint systems your vehicle ...

Page 21: ...t Ict it Sct twisted Make w r c thc t clcw button on the buckle is posiititmed 50 you would be able to unbuckle the sat t ty hclt quickly it you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt ...

Page 22: ...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 injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety beltlocks if there s a sudden stop or a crash 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...er belt is too loose It won t give nzarly as much protection this way I A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much whichcould increase injury The shoulderbelt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...u can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at thepelvic bones This could cause seriousinternal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...e seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong asshoulder bones You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

Page 26: ...seriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn thave the full widthof 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 A The belt is twisted across the body 1 19 ...

Page 27: ... the most important thingsto know about the air bag system A CAUTION You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crashhelps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to work...

Page 28: ... it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle There isan air bag readiness light onthe instrument panel which shows AIR BAG AIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if t...

Page 29: ...CAUTION If something is between the driver and the air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object intothat person The path of an inflating air bag mustbe kept clear Don t put anythingbetween an occupant and theair bag and don t attach or put anything on or near the steeringwheel hub 1 22 ...

Page 30: ...In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggersa release of gas from the inflator which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag module inside the steering wheel How does anair bag restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants...

Page 31: ...ems but can t get out of the vehicle after anair bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door 0 0 The air bag is designed to inflate only once After it inflates you ll need some new parts for your airbag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service...

Page 32: ...ified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipmentto Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q If I add apush bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle willit keep the air bag from working properly A As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to yourvehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bag from wor...

Page 33: ...t s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go ...

Page 34: ... the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free endas shown until the belt issnug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you...

Page 35: ... And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted On four door models the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this ha...

Page 36: ...t does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 29 ...

Page 37: ... fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Theseparts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash On four door models the safety belt also locksif you pull the belt veryquickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would ...

Page 38: ...o have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to...

Page 39: ...eatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insertthe two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 32 ...

Page 40: ...ons earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze thebelt edges together so that you can takethem out from the guides Pull the guide upward toexpose its storageclip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving onlythe loop of elastic co...

Page 41: ...ion you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 1 34 ...

Page 42: ...rovince says children up to some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies IA CAUTION Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the righttype and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it shoul...

Page 43: ...ash During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5kg baby will suddenly become a 2404b 110 kg force on your arms The babv would be almost impossible to hold Secure thebaby in an infant restraint 1 36 ...

Page 44: ...w to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint ina rear seat outside position unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might wantto secure the restraint in the right front seat...

Page 45: ...tside seat positions are located on the floor in the cargo area Don t use the front set of tie down brackets Anchor the top strap to the rearmost bracket on the same side of the vehicle as the child restraint Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself 1 38 ...

Page 46: ...hild in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be a...

Page 47: ...o the retractor while you push down onthe chld restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint justunbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt wilI move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 40 ...

Page 48: ...ap if the child restrainthas one 1 2 3 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraintas the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The childrestraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child...

Page 49: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to I r 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 42 ...

Page 50: ... secure If you re using a bucket seat adjust the seat forward until the lap portion of the safety belt holds the restraint firmly But don t move it any more than needed to tighten the lap belt To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Page 51: ...e child can wear a lap shoulder belt and b oet 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 to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren I ouckled up can strike other people who are 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...y closeto thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center 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 restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear outsideposition of a four door model see RearSafety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder ...

Page 53: ...this 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 in juries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 46 ...

Page 54: ...ar it just attach it to the regular safetybelt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder Iight and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safetybelt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts ...

Page 55: ...safety belt buckle that says to replace the buckle assembly be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision If belts are cut or darnagea replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision ...

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Page 58: ...e Engine Coolant Heater Option Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Locking Rear Axle All Wheel Drive If Equipped Four wheel Drive If Equipped Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic Transmission Models Only Shifting Out of PARK P Automatic Transmission 2 33 2 34 2 34 2 35 2 36 2 38 2 45 2 49 2 63 2 63 2 64 2 67 2 72 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Parking ...

Page 59: ...le with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children d 2 2 ...

Page 60: ...lls your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this number in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones rnude cusily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number I NOTICE Your vehicle has anumber of newfeatures that can help prevent theft But you canhave a lot of trouble gettinginto your vehicle if you ever lock your keysinside Y...

Page 61: ...g thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle I There are severalways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the Keyless Entry System if you have this option You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside To lock your door from the inside slidethe lever on you...

Page 62: ...r doorsso they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the lockup 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 door models the leveron eacn rearaoor worm only that door s lock Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your key open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and clos...

Page 63: ...cluding interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to thissystem other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range Thisis normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter doesnot work or if you have ...

Page 64: ...nt another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitterswith you when you go to your dealer Whenthe dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter ...

Page 65: ...ion Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously This preventsanyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and h...

Page 66: ...shut Turn the fan on your heatingor cooling system toits highest speed withthe setting on VENT That w i l lforce outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controis inthe Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outlets onor under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Endgate Mounted Spare If your vehicle has an endgate mounted spare tire carrier you must move the carrier arm out o...

Page 67: ...se All doors will unlock You may also use the keyless entry system or the power door locks if you re vehicle is so equipped When doors are press the button the glass unlocked to open Reach inside the endgate to lift the handle and open the endgate The endgate can be opened without a key if the driver s door is unlocked The endgate glass will not release if the vehicle is in gear To lock a power lo...

Page 68: ...lock button and turn counterclockwise All doors will unlock You may also use the power lock switches or the keyless entrysystem if your vehicle is so equipped Use the handle to open the liftgate Press the button to open the glass whenthe liftgate is closed The glass won t release if the vehicleis in gear Emergency Release for Opening EndgateLiftgate 1 Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose...

Page 69: ...on and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your key out also locks your transmission And remember to lockthe doors Park in a lighted spot close allwindows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep yourvaluables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in ...

Page 70: ...et broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get new brake linings See Towinga Trailer in the Index for more information 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 0 Don t tow a trailer duringbreak in Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switchto five different positions A C E ACCESSORY A ACCESSO...

Page 71: ...being towed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This starts your engine A CAUTION On manual transmissionvehicles turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steeringcolumn and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving turn thekey only to OFF Don t press the key release button while the vehicleis ...

Page 72: ...own at the same time Pull the key straight out On automatictransmission vehicles turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move yourshift lever toPARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t startin any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only I NOTICE Don t try toshift to PARK P if your vehicle is movi...

Page 73: ...doesn t start right away hold your 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 starts but then stops wait 15 seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle ...

Page 74: ...he coolant heater should be plugged in a minimumof four hoursprior to starting your vehicle To Use the Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord asit was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How l...

Page 75: ... to prevent discharging your battery PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can tmove easily A CAUTION It isdangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unless you have to If you have leftth...

Page 76: ...g forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle isstopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice orSnow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving useNEUTRAL N only IA CAUTION Shifting outof PARK ...

Page 77: ... gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help controlyour speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on You can also use SECOND 2 for startingyour vehicle from a stopon slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very stee...

Page 78: ...NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutchpedal back down Then shift into FIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedalas you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift intoSECOND 2 Then slowly letup on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH 3 4 and 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do forSECOND 2 Slowly letup on the clutch pedalas you...

Page 79: ...se REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Light SHIFT If you have a manual transmission you have a SHIFTlight This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for bestfuel economy When this light comeson you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic conditions let you For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the lig...

Page 80: ... allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle All Wheel Drive If Equipped If your vehicle has all wheel drive your engine s driving poweris sent to all fourwheels for extra traction This is like four wheel drive but there is no lever or switch to engage or disengagethe front axle It is fully automaticand adjusts itself as needed for road conditions Four wheel Drive If Equipped If your vehicle...

Page 81: ...s the manual transfer case the transfer case shiftlever is on the floor next to the driver Use this lever to shift into and out of four wheel drive An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings 2HI 0 4HI 0 N SET PARK BRAKE 4LO 2 24 ...

Page 82: ...our vehicle Use 4HIwhen you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads orin most off road situations N SETPARK BRAKE Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicleneeds to be towed 4LO This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction and provides extragear reduction You may never need 4LO It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose 4LO if you wer...

Page 83: ...g in four wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift and reduce powertrain longevity Electronic Transfer Case U Equipped If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case switches are above Use these switchesto shift into and out of four wheel drive You can choose among three driving settings 2HI T...

Page 84: ...on in NEUTRAL N in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or theclutch pedal engaged in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1to 2 mph 1 6to 3 2km h Press and release the 4LO switch You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stopflashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear o...

Page 85: ...cle is in gear and or moving the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmissionis in NEUTRAL N or the clutch pedal engaged On automatic transmission equipped vehicles if your transfer case doesnot shift into 4H1 your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment With your transmission in N...

Page 86: ...the regular brake pedal down Pull theBRAKE RELEASE lever It is located on the bottom driver s sideof the instrument panel NOTICE r Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakesto overheat You may haveto replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index Thatsection shows what to...

Page 87: ...ven when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow Ifyou have fourwheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfercase isin a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Ifyou re pulling a trailer see Towing a Iltailer in theIndex ColumnShiftLever 1 Hold the brake...

Page 88: ...oot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shtft lever into PARK P position like this Turn the ignitionkey to LOCK Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key your vehicle isin PARK P Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove thekey and take it with you If you can leave your v...

Page 89: ...ift lever into the PARK P position hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you or pressing the button on a console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK PI p...

Page 90: ...lever If you ever hold the brake pedal downbut still can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drivegear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Before you get out of your vehicle turnoff your engine put yo...

Page 91: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in i f a 0 Your exhaust systemsounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehiclewas damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 92: ... to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running unless you have to If you ve leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parkingbrake and move the...

Page 93: ...ws as well Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to lower the window Press the side of the switch with the up arrow to raise the window Express Down Window The driver s window switch has an express down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more than a half a second to activate the express down feature Lightly tap ...

Page 94: ...OCK to activate thisfeature Press NORM and the windows return to normal operation Swing OutWindows 2 Door Only If your vehicle has rear swing out windows unlatch them at theirclasps and push out on the glass to open them When you close the window be sure the latch catches Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad 2 37 ...

Page 95: ...el hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The level on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Wash...

Page 96: ...ay 011 I signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers w o n t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replaceit to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers inthe Index and for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasheris used ...

Page 97: ...osition For high speed wiping turn the band further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the band to the OFF position Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there s apaddle marked...

Page 98: ...park on the endgate When the glass is completely closed the wiper will resume the delay mode To wash the window press and hold ON The wipers will continue towork after you release the switch Press OFF to turn the wiper off The rearwindow washer uses the same fluid bottleas the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your w...

Page 99: ...es the cruise controlwill shut off If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal the cruise control will shut off A CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads Onsuch roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinn...

Page 100: ...rol switch OFF until you wantto use it 1 Move the cruise control switchto ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the SET button at theend of the lever and release it Once you re going about 25 mph 40kmh or more you can move the cruise control switch fromON to WA for about a half I a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A long...

Page 101: ...wer Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal tu increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle vi11 slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to stepon ...

Page 102: ... to turn on 0 Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 License Plate Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights 0 Transfer Case Indicator Light if you have one Press the bottom switch with the master lamps symbol on it to turn on all the lamps listed aswell as the headlamps Press theside of the switch marked OFF to turn off your lamps 2 45 ...

Page 103: ... ignition is on the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarkerand other lamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins toget dark your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When you tur...

Page 104: ...adlamps Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Brightness Control Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case lights brighter Turn the switchall the way up to turn on the interio...

Page 105: ...15 seconds after you exit the vehicle They will also stay on for I5 seconds when the INT LIGHTS switch on the instrument panel is turned on then off while the ignition is off You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the switch near each lamp Dome Lamps The rear dome lamp has a switch that lets you turn it on from the rear of the vehicle Press the side of the switch with the lamp symbol t...

Page 106: ...s so you can just seethe side of your vehicle You can fold them before enteringa car wash Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle Push the mirrors back out when finished Power Remote Control Mirror The controlis located on the driver s door armrest Turn the control to L or R to choose the mirror then press the arrows on the outside switch ring to adjust the mirror 2 49 ...

Page 107: ...on your right Checkyour inside mirroror glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Glove Box To open your glove box squeeze the lever at the top of the glove box and lower the door Two cup depressions are provided for your convenience but the glove box should not be open while driving Overhead Console If Equipped The overhead console includes reading lamps a compartment f...

Page 108: ...ntly store the opener To install the garage door opener first openthe compartment doorby pressing the latch forward I Peel the protective backing fromthe hook and loop patch I Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close tothe center of the opener as possible Center the garage door opener activation button over the console doorbutton and press the opener firmly into place 2 51 ...

Page 109: ...ent doorclosed when you press the button A I Now with the Compartment door closed pressthe button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you should only have to press the button slightlyto operate theopener Adjust the position of the garage door opener and addor remove pegs as needed until th...

Page 110: ...erature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on If the outside temperature is 37O F 3O C or lower when you turn on the ignition ICE will appear on the display This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However when your ve...

Page 111: ...release both buttons 4 Press USMET until your zone number appears on the display 5 Press ON OFF to enter your zone number Your variance is now set Driver Information System If Equipped This system displays the outside air temperature compass directionand trip information in the overhead console The USMET United Statedmetric button allows you to switch the display between the English and metricsyst...

Page 112: ...tons in the COMPREMP mode After five seconds the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number When it does releaseboth buttons Press USMET until yourzone number appears on the display 5 Press MODE to enter your zone number Your variance is now set and the display will return to the COMP TEMPmode TRIP Once in the TRIP mode pressing the MODE button will step you ...

Page 113: ...oors Four door models have storage pockets and cupholders on rear doors Front Storage Area 56 Tf your vehicle has this consolecompartment squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it You can store cassettes in the slots i n the front of the compartment If you have a compact disc player you may store compact discs inside the console 2 56 ...

Page 114: ...e to help keep smallitems like gloves and light clothingin place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is not for larger heavier items The convenience net is anchored to the endgate door Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the endgate opening the label should be in the upper passenger side corner...

Page 115: ... side of the vehicle to secure it IA CAUTION An improperly storedcargo cover couldbe thrown about the vehicle duringa collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove the cover always store it outside of the vehicle When you put it back always be sure that itis securely reattached Cargo Tie Downs There are four cargo tie downs in the rear that allow you to strap cargo in a...

Page 116: ...drivers to have a collision and of course damage yourvehicle You may beable to carry something like this inside But never carry something longeror wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle The luggage carrierhas slats side rails and crossrails attached tothe roof to secure cargo The moveable tie downs attachedto the side rails should be used to secure loadsto the luggage carrier Use GM...

Page 117: ...ossrail and move them to where you want them Make sure both sides of the crossrail areeven then tighten the slider knobs Be sure the cargo is properly loaded Follow these guidelines Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is not recommended Tie the load to the moveable tie down two per each side of the side rails Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding If you need to carry long items ...

Page 118: ...hicle capacity and loading see LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo arestill securely fastened Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighterin with your hand while it is...

Page 119: ...maller ashtraysinside the rear doors PressPUSH to turn the ashtray around for use Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glareprotection and a strap for holding small items such as maps Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down and lift...

Page 120: ...cessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery Sunroof If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof Press and release therear side of the button in the miniconsole to open the sunroof You can press the forward side of t...

Page 121: ...idual hand held transmitters It will operate garrage doors and gates or with the accessory package other devices controlledby radio frequency such as home office lighting systems and security systems The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmittersand is powered by your vehicle s battery and charging system ...

Page 122: ...s 2 Hold the end of the hand held transmitter againstthe bottom surface of the universal transmitterso that you can still see the red light 3 Decide which one of the three channels you want to program Using both hands pressthe hand held transmitter button and the desired buttonon the universal transmitter Continue to hold both buttons through Step 4 4 Hold down both buttons until you see the red l...

Page 123: ...apidly for one to two seconds then turns solid your oarage door opener has this feature To program a garage door opener with the rolling code feature do the following 1 2 3 3 5 6 Program your hand held transmitter to the universal transmitter by following the steps provided under Programming the Transmitter earlierin this section Remove the cover panel from the garage dooropener receiver It is loc...

Page 124: ...Instrument Panel I I 2 67 ...

Page 125: ...Comfort Controls E Glove Box F Ashtray G Cigarette LightedPower Auxiliary Outlets If Equipped H Storage Compartment I Audio System J Fog Lamps If Equipped K Lamp Controls L Rear Endgate Release M Brake Release N Rear Window Washermiper 0 Rear Window Defogger If Equipped 2 68 ...

Page 126: ...a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you llneed to know to drive safely and economically MPH P R N D 2 1 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 SERVICE GATE ENGINE AJAR SHIFT 0 UNLEAMD FUELONLY Standard Cluster 2 69 ...

Page 127: ...OIL 05 3 CHECK GAGES OptionaI CIuster 2 70 ...

Page 128: ...hometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range red warning range and red danger range The normal operating range showsyour engine speed during normal driving conditions For example when the needle points to 2 it means the engineis running at 2 000...

Page 129: ...tewhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving orwhen one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to...

Page 130: ...k properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness lightshould flash fora few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn tcorne on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Indicator Light II The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check t...

Page 131: ...cessoriesare operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idlefor an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds areincreased this condition should correctitself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power YOLI can only drive fora short time with the reading in either war...

Page 132: ...notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop if the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index IA CAUTION I 1 Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on...

Page 133: ...akes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s I problern with your regular brakes See B1 akc Svstcm LVmling Light earlier in this section The anti lock brakc s 4temwarning light should come on briet ly n hct1 o u t u r n the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t co1nc3011 111cn have it fixed so it will be ready t o w m U LI it thew is a pr...

Page 134: ...e technician in correctly diagnosingany malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle withthis light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and yourengine may not runas smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This lightshould come on as acheck to show you it is working when the ignition is ...

Page 135: ... A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brand...

Page 136: ...low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other roblems causing low oil pressure A CAUTION Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check youroil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage...

Page 137: ...Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light This lightis on the instrument panel It goes on whenever theDRL are on the ignition is on the headlamp switchis off and the parkingbrake is released Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are startingthe engine i 3 I I _ If the light comes on and stayson while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine ...

Page 138: ...re four thingsthat some owners ask about None of these show aproblem with your fuel gage At the gas stsiion the g a rump shuts off before the gage reads FULL Fj It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity tofill the tank The gage moves a...

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Page 140: ...efrosting Rear Window Defogger Option Audio Systems Setting the Clock Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo 3 8 3 10 3 13 3 17 3 19 3 19 3 20 3 21 3 21 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Eq...

Page 141: ...ob The lower knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery OFF This setting turns the system off Some outside air will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is moving fot w lrd XlAX A C This setting provides maximuM cooling with the least amount of work MAX A C recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly N C This settins cools the air enteringyour vehicle ...

Page 142: ...tering the vehicle For normal cooling on hot days use A C with the temperature knob turned counterclockwise On cool but sunny days use BI LEVEL A C to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets When the air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cyclethe co...

Page 143: ... the inside of yo11rvehicle when it is moving When the vehicle is not moving you can get outside a i r to flow through by selecting any mode and any fan speed You will find air outlets i n the center and on the sides o f your instrument panel You can move the outlets t o direct the flow of air or close the outlets altogether When you close an outlet it will increase the flow of air coming out of m...

Page 144: ... window defogger find the switch marked REAR DEFOG on your instrument panel below the headlamp switch Press ON until the light in the switch comes on then release it itwill only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN The rear window defogger will stay on for five to seven minutes then turn off If you need additional warming time turn it on again You can turn the defogger off at any time by p...

Page 145: ...mentout of it if O L I acq laint yo t self with it first Find out what yo11rDelco system can do and how to operate a l l its controls to be sure you re went into it 2 Oettins the most out of the advanced engineering that Setting the Clock for ANI FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo t Playing the Radio ...

Page 146: ...stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoiningbuttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining pushbuttonsat the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone BASS Slide this lever up or d...

Page 147: ...e display sl ows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune i n radio stations SEEK Press this button t o go to the next higher station and stay there SCAN Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds The radio will go to the next station stop for a few seconds then go to the next station SCAN w i l l appear on the display Press SCAN again to stop scanning I Turnthe radio on ...

Page 148: ... to the frontor rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape playeris built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the PWR VOL BAL and FADE knobs just as you do for the radio A lighted arrow will be display...

Page 149: ...ection TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press this button to go to the next higher station and stay there SCAN Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds The radio will go to the next station stop for a few seconds then go to the next station SCAN will appear on the display Press SCAN again to stop scanning Playing the Radio PWR VOL This knob turnsthe syst...

Page 150: ...ing pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting the Tone TONE ADJUSTMENT Set the bass midrange and treble by using the levers in the upper middle left corner to get the sound you want The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass 1 K is midrange and the levers 3 5K and 10K c...

Page 151: ...RCH Press this button to the recessed position Press the lightedm o w to skip to the next selection Press the opposite direction an ow that is n o t lighted to replay the current selection or skip to the previous selection CrO2 This button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used If you are using chrome or metal tapes press the button in PROG Press this knob to go from one side ...

Page 152: ...ary to overcome noise at any particuiar speed The volume level shouId always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each detent on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at a faster rate of speed Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM 1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press this kn...

Page 153: ...for each pushbutton P SCAN The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stationsstored on your pushbuttons Select either the AM FM 1 or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to...

Page 154: ...lease this button until MAN appears on the display This will return the tone adjustment to the BASS and TREB controls If a BASS or TREB control is rotated the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN BAL Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the control clockwiseto adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers Themiddle po...

Page 155: ...at the desired selection Release FWD to resume playing AM FM While i n the CD mode press this burton to stop playing the CD and play the radio The CD symbol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either A M FM I or FM2 Ifthe radio is turned off the disc stays i n the player and will res rne playing at the point where it stopped KECALI Press this button to see what track is playin...

Page 156: ...terrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theftof your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFTLOCK is activated your radio will not operate if stolen When THEFTLOCK is activate...

Page 157: ...ps 5 through 7 t o confirm your secret code Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than I5 seconds between steps 1 LOC appears whenthe ignition is on 2 Press MN and 000 cvill appear on the display 3 Press MN again to lnake the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree w i t h your code...

Page 158: ... radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a securedradio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent FeatureAfter a Power Loss earlier in this section Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16to 65 km Tall buildings orhills can interferewith FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The ra...

Page 159: ... Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettesor a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes shouldbe stored in their cases away from contaminants directsunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape playershould be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use If you notice ...

Page 160: ...s or other protective cases andaway from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a discis soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna ...

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Page 162: ...ehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving Guidelines Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a LongTrip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Four wheel Drive with the Manual Shift TransferCase Only Recreational Vehicle Towing Except Four wheel Drive with the Manua...

Page 163: ...s or freeways it nleans always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions areabout the most preventable o f accidents Yet they are common Allow enough follonring distance It s the best defensive driving mmeuver i n both city and rural driving You never know w...

Page 164: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is for peoplenever to drink alcoholand then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general informationon the problem The B...

Page 165: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all comnlercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skillso...

Page 166: ... person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cordor heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking IA CAUTION I Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and jud...

Page 167: ...nds or morewith another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 314 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicleand others is important And of course actualstopping distances vary greatly with the surf...

Page 168: ...brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Oncethe power assist is used up it may take longerto stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid Wh...

Page 169: ...s is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure lister than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and ...

Page 170: ...n 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 take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves ata reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentionedon the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner e...

Page 171: ...djust your speed so you can drive through the CLII ut klaintain I reasonable steady speed Wait to acwlcrate llntil o u are out of the curve and then accclcrate gcntlv i n t o the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or achi...

Page 172: ...ctice defensive drivingat all times and NYN satety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulderwhile you re driving I OFF ROA v edge of paved surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the acceleratorand then if there is nothing in the way ste...

Page 173: ... it s all right to pass providing the road ahead isclexj Never crossa solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following alarger vehicle Also you won t hav...

Page 174: ...t Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and accelerationj don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a drivercan lose control of the vehicle De...

Page 175: ...e any doubt t oear Any sudden changes could causethe tires to slide Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations issuedby the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA of the United States Department of Transportation Utility vehicles ha...

Page 176: ...aferand more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are sutfre things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure allunderbody shields if so equipped are properly attached Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tirefully inflated Are the f...

Page 177: ...e Index Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide whoIesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off roader to follow these basic rules for protectins the environment Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off road recreational drivihg obey all posted regul...

Page 178: ...mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll need to respond to vibrationsand vehicle bounce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving Oneof the best ways to controlyour vehicle is to...

Page 179: ...slater Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quicklv When you drive over obstacles orrough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughsor other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you re not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can t control the v...

Page 180: ...ing a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that s just too steep to climb descendor cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the 0 0 0 0 Is there a constant incline ordoes the hill get sharpl...

Page 181: ...raction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always tryto go straight up 0 0 0 0 Ease LIPon your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you 1 e there Use you...

Page 182: ...heel at the 12o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some thingsyou must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going...

Page 183: ...he vehicle Leave it i n some gear A CAUTION I If you have a manual transfer case shift lever shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL Nj can cause your vehicle to rolleven if the transmission is in PARK P or if you have the manual transmission even if you re in gear This is because the NEUTRAL N position on the transfer case overrides the transmission If you are going to leave your vehicle set the pa...

Page 184: ...l at all times IA CAUTION 1 I Heavy braking when going aown a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control anda serious accident Apply the brakes lightly whendescending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Are theresome things I should not do when driving down a hill A Yes These areimportantbecause if you ignorethem you could lose contro...

Page 185: ...more narrow track width the distancebetween the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle 0 0 from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditionscan be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots oreven wet If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit somethin...

Page 186: ... on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossingan incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side evenif the door thereis harder to open If you get out on the downhill sideand the vehicle starts toroll over you llbe right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over A CAUTION Getting out on the downhill...

Page 187: ...Hard 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 And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can came you t o slide out of control IA CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currentsunder the ic...

Page 188: ...h away the ground from underyour tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving Through Water in the Index for more information on driving throwh water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debristhat has collectedon the underbody chassis orunder the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operationin mud or sand have the ...

Page 189: ...s increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice a s much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by htigue Here are some tips on night driving 0 Drive defensively What you do in the daytime can also affect your night v...

Page 190: ...eatedly Remember that your headlamps lightup far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easierto pick outdimly lighted objects Justas yourheadlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in Rainand...

Page 191: ...igns of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them IA CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a qu...

Page 192: ... usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep StandingWater I NOTICE If you drive tooquickly through deep puddles or standing water watercan come in through your engine s air intake and badlydamage your engine Never drive through water thatis slightly lower than the underbodyof your...

Page 193: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move...

Page 194: ...ve a clearview of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance overyour shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on thefreeway adjust your spe...

Page 195: ...v Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startingout Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsin GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check befo...

Page 196: ...rst be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle iswell ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyesmoving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you Sct dwpy pull off the road into a rest service or parking xe Land take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as...

Page 197: ...e work of slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want toshift downto a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own l...

Page 198: ...lective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Besure you properly securethese items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those placeswhere your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there issnow or ice between your tires and th...

Page 199: ...even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slipperyroad Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping soonerthan you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots Theroad might be fine until you hit a spotthat s covered with ice On ...

Page 200: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothingor wrap a blanketaround you If you have no blanketsor extra clothing make body insuIators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm 0 Turn on your hazard flasher...

Page 201: ...ng as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it 90 a little faster than just idle Thatis push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the w...

Page 202: ...ur vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P for anautomatic transmission or if your vehicleis in gear for a manual transmission You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brakeis firmly set before you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL N 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attachedto the tow vehicle 6 Insert the ignition key into the ig...

Page 203: ...thatis appropriate for your particular vehicle Vehicles withall wheel drive AWD can not be towed in this manner The Certificationflire label is found on the driver s door edge above the door latch The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR include...

Page 204: ...e label or consult your dealer for additional details IA CAUTION _ _ _ _ Do not load your vehicie any heavier than the GVWR or either themaximumfront or rear GAWR If you do partson your vehiclecan break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Using heavier suspension components to get added durability...

Page 205: ...g in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving in the Index Payload The payload capacity is shown on the Certificationflire label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of your load If you added any accessories orequipment after your vehicle left the factory remember to subtract the weight of these things...

Page 206: ...nty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part andsee your GM dealer for important information about towing a trailer I with your vehicle Every vehicle is ready for timetrailer towing If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durabil...

Page 207: ...s your engine and other partsof your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Ifyou have an automatic transmission you can use DRIVE D or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in DRIVE D when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the lifeof your transmission If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer it s better not to use FIFTH 5...

Page 208: ...k your dealerfor our trailering informationor advice oryou can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the to...

Page 209: ...o the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the CertificationRire labelon the driver s door edge above the door latch or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons ...

Page 210: ...er Always leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chainsto drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailerweighs more than 1 000Ibs 450kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructionsfor the trailer brakesso you ll be able to install adjustand maintain them properly Your trailer s brake system can tap...

Page 211: ...your vehicle See b Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle ...

Page 212: ...nd if possible have someone guide you Making Turns I NOTICE Making verysharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoidje...

Page 213: ...t buildup and extend the life of your transmission Or if you have a manual transmission it s better not to use FIFTH 5j gear just drive i n FOURTH 4 gear or as you need to a lower gear When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If you turn your engine off immediately aftertowing at high altitud...

Page 214: ...cle can move suddenly You orothers could be i injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle willbe free to roll evenif your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N I If you have four wheel drive with a manual ...

Page 215: ...Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmissionfluid don t overfill engineoil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re traileri...

Page 216: ...se the following colorcode chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes or auxiliary wiring 0 Red Use for battery charging it connects to the starter solenoid eight wire harness only 0 LightGreen Back up lamps eight wire harness only Brown Taillamps and parkinglamps 0 Yellow Left stoplamp and turn signal 0 Dark Green Right stoplamp and turn sig...

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Page 218: ...ur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 7 5 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 22 5 22 5 23 5 35 5 36 Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If Equipped If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 219: ...ake your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on yourturn signals won t work Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the ro...

Page 220: ...e even if you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start thatway IA CAUTION I Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous 1 because 0 They contain acid that can burnyou I They contain gas that can explode or ignite 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you 1 Check the othe...

Page 221: ...n electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric Fan 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets if you have this option Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save...

Page 222: ...d water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t getit on o u If you accidentally get it in your eyesor on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles couldbe damaged too Befor...

Page 223: ...he cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as b wod there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries make sure all connections...

Page 224: ...ke foglamps aero skirting or special tiresand wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service e Whether your vehicle has rear wheel drive four wheel driveor all wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the transfer case if you ...

Page 225: ...ted by the tow truck side when towing a vehicle A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury andvehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly securedwith chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed ve...

Page 226: ...ARK P to NEUTRAL N Follow these steps 1 Push the base of the shift lever boot forward with your thumb 2 Lift the boot and find the white solenoid lever 1 3 4 5 Move the solenoid lever toward the driver s side to unlock it While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock position press the shift lever button and shift into NEUTRAL N Release the solenoid leverand snap the boot back into place Don t ha...

Page 227: ... a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occurfrom vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooksto suspension components when usingcar carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted in ...

Page 228: ...ng may be required for car carrier equipment safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel lift equipment Unless you have all wheel drive to help avoid damage installa towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equi Do not attach ...

Page 229: ... and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquidsin it can catch fire You or others couldbe badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with ...

Page 230: ...t to NEUTRAL N otherwise shiftto the highest gearwhile driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t comeback on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle rightaway If there s still no sign of steam push the ...

Page 231: ...n A CAUTION If your vehicle hasair conditioning the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 5 14 ...

Page 232: ...ewhere elselr w l w 4 4 l A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and otherengine parts canbe very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engineif there isa leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle ...

Page 233: ...ystem can be dangerous Plainwater or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrongmix your enginecould get too hot but ouwouldn t get the overheat warning k ourengine could catch fire andyou or others could he hurned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DKX CWOL coolant ...

Page 234: ...ine parts are hot enough Don tspill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 17 ...

Page 235: ...re under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 18 ...

Page 236: ...radiator hose 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 hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 19 ...

Page 237: ...iator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up t o the base of the filler neck 3 Then fill the coolant recovery tank tothe 4DD mark 5 Put the cap back o n the coolant recovery tank but leave the pressure capoff 5 20 ...

Page 238: ...er neck may be lower If the Ievel is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 21 ...

Page 239: ... fan clutch disengages If a Tire Goes Flat It s 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 Inore likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have I blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that s...

Page 240: ...revent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfercase shift lever be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N 4 lbrn off the engine 5 Put the wheel blocksat the f...

Page 241: ... assist in the changing of a flat tire h To remove your jack cover pull up on the latch at the end of the cover near the endgate and the latch 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 mounted on your vehicle NOTICE Never removeor restow a tire frodto a stowage position under the ve...

Page 242: ...able and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle I NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before the cable is restored If you have an inside mounted spare tire the tire must be removed in order to have access tothe jack storage To remove an inside mounted spare tire reach into your tire s cover and unscrew the wing nut at the center of the w...

Page 243: ...off the face of the lock case Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off It is not necessary to turn the key Put the spare tire near the flat tire The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B Your vehicle may also have an optional hub cap removal tool ...

Page 244: ...el wrench Some of the molded plastic hub caps haveimitation wheel nuts molded into them The wheel wrench won t fit theseimitation nuts so don t try to remove them with the socket end of the wheel wrench 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 wheel nut ca...

Page 245: ...Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 3 Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the tlat tire E i L A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole 2 Door or Spring Hanger Hole 4 Door ...

Page 246: ...ith the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle to fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle a 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all the wheel...

Page 247: ...cy you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this butbe sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off IA CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might comeloose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 8 Put thenutson by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the ...

Page 248: ... I A n 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 10 Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequenceas shown 5 31 ...

Page 249: ...lsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Storing a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools A CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the properplace...

Page 250: ... therear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Pull the retainer through the wheel 3 Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench clockwiseuntil the tire is raised againstthe underside of the vehicle You will hear two clicks whenthe tire is secure but pull on the tire to make sure 5...

Page 251: ... Spare Tire C Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench Then push the lock case ontothe lug nut until it stops The key does not have to be inserted into the lock Push the lock case to be sure it is secured The speciallug nut and lock case is not intended to be used on any road wheel only on the spare wheel carrier Tighten the nuts on the wheel carrie...

Page 252: ...quipped Although the compact spare tirewas fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420kPa After installing thecompact spare on your vehicle you should stop assoon as possibleand make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated Thecompact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph 105 km h for distances...

Page 253: ...m can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo Don t use tire chains on your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode andyou or others...

Page 254: ...manual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE R spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towi...

Page 255: ...e straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE I Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged andit would not be covered by warranty 5 38 ...

Page 256: ... Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four wheel Driveand All Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 6 28 6 32 6 3 3 6 3 8 6 40 6 49 6 49 6 52 6 54 6 57 6 58 6 58 6 58 6 62 6 63 6 64 Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Clean...

Page 257: ... Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should keep a record with all parts receiptsand list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index IA CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle couldbe damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and...

Page 258: ...ge your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octanefuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet...

Page 259: ...ol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier I NOTICE Your vehicle was not designedfor fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts Thatdamage wouldn t be covered unde...

Page 260: ...o take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right A CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you couldbe badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in ...

Page 261: ...vaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Checking Things Under the Hood ...

Page 262: ...atcomes on when you lift the hood IA CAUTION Things that burn can geton hotengine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful notto dropor spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 6 7 ...

Page 263: ...d you ll see these items B f A Battery B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick C D Transmission Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill F Power Steering Reservoir G Brake Master Cylinder H Air Cleaner I Windshield Washer Fluid 6 8 ...

Page 264: ...again keeping the tip down and check the level Then justpull the hood down firmlyto close It will latch when dropped from 10to12 inches 25 to 30 cm without pressing on the hood Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engineoil every timeyou get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The oil dipstick is a yellow ring Turn off the engi...

Page 265: ...per operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking forthe Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleunl Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that ha...

Page 266: ... container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 I NOTICE Use onlyengine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result inengine damage not covered byyour warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperat...

Page 267: ...rvice police taxi or other commercial application Driving under these conditionscauses engine oil to break down sooner If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occllrs first If none of them is true use the long trip highway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 1...

Page 268: ...ment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodiesof water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycl...

Page 269: ...aner in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000miles 53000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or high...

Page 270: ...our transmissionfluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checkingthe transmission fluid level if you have been driving 0 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be atnormal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 83OC to 93 C Checking TransmissionFl...

Page 271: ... level be low during a cold check you mrrst perform a hot check before adding fluid Thiswill give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold 0 Park your tthicle on a level place Keep the engine running 0 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever i n PARK P Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the...

Page 272: ...l The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold checkor in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick backin all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place I NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that labelis made especially for your automatic transmission Dam...

Page 273: ... transmission Too much can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate readingif you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow...

Page 274: ...clutch systemin your vehicle is self adjusting A slight amountof play 1 4 inch to 112inch or 6 mm to 12 mm in the pedal is normal It isn t a good idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correcta leak A fluid lossin this system could indicatea problem Havethe system inspected and repaired When to Check and Whatto Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services to determ...

Page 275: ...to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check thelubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index If the level is below the bottom of the fiIler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use...

Page 276: ...fer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index If the level is below the bottom of the filler plughole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended...

Page 277: ...tom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant If the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole If the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See R...

Page 278: ... 129 C Protect against rustand corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as J they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important thatyou use only DEX COOL silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to I the system premature engine heater coreor radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolantwill require change sooner...

Page 279: ...e and you or others could be burned Use a 5060 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you usean improper coolant mix your engine could overheat andbe badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times ayear have your dealer checkyour...

Page 280: ... scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you willalmost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot I ddDEX COOL coolant mixture at the vnlrn mk but be careful not to sp ...

Page 281: ...e 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 in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature Power SteeringFluid 6 26 ...

Page 282: ...evel shouldbe between the ADD and FULL marks If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper range What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failureto use the proper tluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid b...

Page 283: ...artsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full whenit s very cold This allows for expansionif freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid c Your brake master cylinder reservoir is...

Page 284: ...You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system IA CAUTION If you have too much brakefluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engineis hot enough You or others couldbe burned andyour vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluidonly when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whe...

Page 285: ...t work well or they may not even workat all This could causea crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system partsso badly thatthey ll have to be replaced Don t let someone putin the wrong kindof fluid If you spill brake fluid o...

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Page 287: ...was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings thatare wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and r...

Page 288: ... around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare 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 thatall the lamps are off and the engine isn t running See Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs I d CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insi...

Page 289: ...e screws from the headlamp retainer I 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 and install and tighten the screws 6 34 ...

Page 290: ...he headlamp lens assembly out Some side by side bulbs I g 1 2 1 g vehicles may have 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it 6 Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight 7 Plug in the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the screws ...

Page 291: ...y and turn it clockwise until it locks into place Front Sidemarker Lamps 1 3 3 5 I Reach under the bumper and behind the turn sipal lamp assembly 6 7 8 9 Remove the lens retaining screws Remove the sidemarker lens from the radiator grille Turn the bulb and socket one quarterturn counterclockwise Remove the bulb and socket from the lens Install the new bulb and socket to the sidemarker lens Rotate ...

Page 292: ...ght into the socket until it clicks 7 Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks into place 8 Install the lamp assembly and screws 9 Close the endgate Underhood Lamp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Disconnect the electrical connector from the underhood lamp assembly Remove the screws Disconnect the ground wire Remove the lamp assembly from the hood Install the new bulb Repl...

Page 293: ...e blade of a small screwdriver into the center slot at the bottom of the lens 2 Gently pry the screwdriver down in order to lift out the lens 3 Pry out the bulb 4 Press the new bulb into place 5 Slide the sidetabs of the lens under the side of the vanity assembly frame 6 Rotate the lens downward 7 Snap the lens into the frame Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement See Normal Maintenance Replacement Pa...

Page 294: ...ed by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert fromthe blade assembly A 0 4 5 To install the new wiper insert slidethe insert D notched end last intothe end with two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted Be sure that the notches are locked by the...

Page 295: ...eplacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement in this section for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade so care shouldbe used when pulling it away from the vehicle Tires Your new ve hicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions ab...

Page 296: ...pact such as whenyou 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 Pressure The CertificationRire label which is on the driver s door edge above the door latch shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sit...

Page 297: ...inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaksby keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s...

Page 298: ...ut Torque in the Index Rust or dirton a wheel or on theparts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change awheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need t...

Page 299: ...ion of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the CertificatiodTire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed t o give proper endurance handling speed rating traction rid...

Page 300: ...m Tire QualityGrading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver ortemporary use sparetires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some lirnited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additio...

Page 301: ...and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately o r in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The whee...

Page 302: ...rance and tireor tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking andhandling of your vehicle make your tireslose air and make you lose control You could havea collision in which you or others could be injured Always usethe correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement S...

Page 303: ...s NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If you do finda traction device that will fit install them on the rear tires Ifyou have other size tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Useonly SAE Class S type chains that arethe proper size for yourtires Install themon the drive axle tires four wheel drive vehicles canuse chains on both axles and tighten them as tightly as possible wit...

Page 304: ... of these unless this manual says you can In many uses thesewill damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid ofdust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your GM dealer has two cleaners a solvent type spot lifter anda foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains...

Page 305: ...th a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Dry it imnlediately with a blow dryer Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Qpe Cleaneron Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 1 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper 2 Use very little...

Page 306: ...halt can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain 2 Follow the solvent type instructions described earlier Shoe polish wax crayon tarand asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle s seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread 1 2 3 4 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the soiled areawit...

Page 307: ...ls varnishes solvent based or abrasive clerlners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or staincd leather should be cleaned ir1lmedi ttcly If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it CUI 11x111the leather Cleaning theTop of the InstrumentPanel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflect...

Page 308: ...tters when running wax sap or other rnaterial may be on the blade or windshicld Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping ...

Page 309: ... to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat givesmore depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish I NOTICE Machine compoundingor aggressi...

Page 310: ...p and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strongsoaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic carwash that has silic...

Page 311: ... have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fallout...

Page 312: ...otects finish and removes fine scratches 12377966 16 oz 0 473L Finish Enhancer Spot cleans paint and gives high luster See your General Motors Parts Department for these products Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl See Fluidsand Lubricants in the Index 6 57 ...

Page 313: ...your VIN the model designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty So...

Page 314: ...ing circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links Thisgreatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sureyou replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a proble...

Page 315: ...side Rearview 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 Lamps Electric ShiftTransfer Case Module Underhood Lamp Rear Wiper Fog Lamp Relay Door Switch Lamp Ashtray Lamp Headlamp Switch A C Compressor Relay Cluster Chime Module DRL Relay Coil Four Whee...

Page 316: ...ead Console Display Anti Lock Braking System VCM Clock RadioBattery CD Player A C Compressor Battery Feed Daytime Running Lamps Fog Lamps Fog LampRelay IGN 3 FuseKircuit Breaker Usage 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Turn Signals and Back up Lamps Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid Windshield Washer Windshield Wiper Motor Not Used Electric Shift Transfer Case Crank Relay Air Bag Module Not Used...

Page 317: ...omposite Low Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite High Beam Tail and Stoplamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Underhood Lamp Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps Overhead Console Reading Lamps Quantity 2 3 2 4 2 3 1 4 3 Number 2E1 9006 HB4 9005 HB3 3057 194 3157 NA 93 74 194 6 62 ...

Page 318: ...Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If a partlisted in this manual is not the same asthe part used in your vehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM truck dealer Thermostat 12551472 OilFilter PF52 Air Cleaner Filter A1163C PCVValve CV746C Automatic T...

Page 319: ...the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your GM dealer Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase S T10516 100 5inches 255 3cm 1 S T10506 107 0 Length S10516 175 0 T10516 175 4 nches 27I 8 cm nches 444 5 cm nches 445 5 cm S T10506 18I 5 inches 46I O cm Height S10516 66 0inches 167 6 cm T10516 66 9 inches 170 0cm S10506 65 9 inch...

Page 320: ... 6 7 6 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Trip Highway Definition Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 7 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 7 30 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 7 46 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 50 P a r tC Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 52 Part D RecommendedFluids and Lubricants 7 55 Part E Mainte...

Page 321: ...orking condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increasethe level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly 7 2 ...

Page 322: ...GM publishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommende...

Page 323: ...s you should have done and when you should schedule them If you that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts s 00 to your dealer for your service needs you ll know The proper fluidsand lubricantsto use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicleuses these All parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs done before you or anyone el...

Page 324: ...nd Filter Change or 3 months whichever occursfirst Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or 3 months whichever occurs first Short TripKity Intervals Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only orat eachbrake relining whichever occurs first E...

Page 325: ...rication or every12months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service Tire Rotation Replacement Air CleanerFilter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only orat eachbrake relining whichever occursfirst Transmission Service severe conditions only Drive Belt Inspection FuelTank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection Every 15...

Page 326: ...aintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspection in Part C of this schedule Drive axle service see Recommended Fluids and Lub...

Page 327: ...ng See footnote E I 3 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Checkreadfrontaxlefluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See ...

Page 328: ... a 9 000 Miles 15 000 km DATE i ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY ...

Page 329: ... occurs first See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary AI Emissiorz Com olSen ico See footnote j 0Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whiche...

Page 330: ... and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid ...

Page 331: ... axle seals for leaking See footnote j 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 12 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Arz Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichever occurs first See...

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Page 333: ...d axle seals for leaking See footnote 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissiorz Control Senice 7 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid...

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Page 335: ... fluid leveI and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Seefootnote V An Emissiorl Ccmtrol Service 17For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Cuntml Ser icr See footnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are ...

Page 336: ...eaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for properrotation pattern and additional information See footnote 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 50 000 Miles 83000 km IJ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32...

Page 337: ... 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AH E nission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 7 18 ...

Page 338: ...and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for properrotation pattern and additional infQrmation See footnote 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service ClLubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axlefluid lev...

Page 339: ...l Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Inspect engine accessory drive belt c Replace fuel filter Afz Enzissiorz Contml Sen ice See footnote 0Replace air cleaner filter Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed AI Ewis sim Comol Service See footnote 0Rot...

Page 340: ...63 000Miles OS000 knt 7 Change engineoil and fi3ter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0 Lubricate chassis components or every ...

Page 341: ...xle seals for leaking See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY1 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspect...

Page 342: ...otnote CI For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whicheveroccurs first driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are 0Check readfront axlef l lid le vel andadd fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote I ...

Page 343: ...tate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Arz Emission Control Service c Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid...

Page 344: ...e Inspectionand t Lubricate chassisComponents or every 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I7Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 7 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity 1 joints and axlesealsfor leaking See footnote See footnote I Rotati...

Page 345: ... as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining C whichever occursfirst Replace fuel filter Replace air cleaner filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Contr...

Page 346: ... velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in th...

Page 347: ...uid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transmission fluid and An Emissiorl Control Service An Emission CmtroI Service filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the out...

Page 348: ...uire change 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap...

Page 349: ...mmended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspection...

Page 350: ...chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for properrotation pattern and additional information See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 31 ...

Page 351: ...te chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add tluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote M 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ...

Page 352: ...s or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 33 ...

Page 353: ...ant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brakerelinine L whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote G Replace fuel filter 1 11 I11issionC017fld er l c t See footnote 0 Replace air clean...

Page 354: ...te chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote tT Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 35 ...

Page 355: ...nents orevery 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Seefootnote V 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 7 36 ...

Page 356: ...ot use your vehicle under any o f these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 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 7 37 ...

Page 357: ...l Service 0Lubricate chassis components orevery I2 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check rearhont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote W 0Rotate tires Se e Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 38 ...

Page 358: ... repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Inspect ensins accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service 0Replace fuel filter 0Replace air cleanerfilter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket ...

Page 359: ...nts or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote B Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 40 ...

Page 360: ...cate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote c Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 41 ...

Page 361: ...ents or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire rnspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 362: ...as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 7 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace fuel filter Replace air cleaner filter ClRotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote AIZ Emission Con...

Page 363: ...e Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED HI I 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transmission fluid and AJIEmis sio l Coutrol Sen9ice AJIEmissior1 Co tr ol Service filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy c...

Page 364: ...on PCV valve An Emission Control Sewice I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I I50 OOO Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICE...

Page 365: ... Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield WasherFluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessarv See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for furthkr details...

Page 366: ...on in the Index Check for leaks A fluid lossmay indicate aproblem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate aproblem Check the system and repair if needed Hydraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid levelin the clutch reservoir See Hydraulic Clutc...

Page 367: ...y to start the engine The starter shoLlld work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Brake kansmission Shift Interlock BTSI Check AutomaticTransmission IA CAUTION When you are doing thischeck the vehicle could move suddenly If it does youor others could be injured Follow the steps b...

Page 368: ...ransmission PARK P Mechanism Check IA 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 there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should thevehicle beginto move _ _ _ _ Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your ...

Page 369: ...ing leaks cracks chafing ctc Clean and then inspect the drive axle hoot seals for dm age tears or leakage Replace seal5 if nccessq Exhaust SystemInspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditionswhich could cause a heat build up in the floo...

Page 370: ...he complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your dri...

Page 371: ... anduse only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL TM coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System FLUID LUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme 11a Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydrauli...

Page 372: ...4or equivalent Axle Lubricant GMPart No 1052271 orSAE 8OW 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant USAGE Transfer Case Windshield Washer Solvent Transfer Case Shift Lever Propeller Shaft Slip Splinesand Universal Joints Clutch Pushrod to ClutchFork Joint Constant Velocity Universal Joint FLUIDLUBRICANT DEXRON I11Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM PartNo 10515 15 or equivalent Chassis lubric...

Page 373: ...equirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Multi pu oselubricant Superlube I GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Weatherstrip Superlube GM Part Squeaks Multi purpose lubricant Weatherstrip Part No 12345579 or equivalent Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM No 12346241 or equivalent See Replacement Parts in...

Page 374: ...ed after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checksand Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 55 ...

Page 375: ...Maintenance Record 7 56 ...

Page 376: ...et Geo Assistance forText Telephone TTY Users Chevrolet Geo RoadsideAssistance Program Phone Number for Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Chevrolet Geo CourtesyTransportation BBB Autoline Information 8 10 8 10 8 11 8 11 8 11 8 12 8 13 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defectsto the United States Reporting Safety Defects to Canada Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Orderi...

Page 377: ...ever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Serviceor Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager I c I 8 2 ...

Page 378: ...ench For help outsideof the United States andCanada call the following numbersas appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In PuertoRico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135 English or1 800 75 1 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Islands 1 800 534 0...

Page 379: ...Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolvedin the dealership using the dealer s facil...

Page 380: ...ll free number will provide you over the phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide networkof dealer recommended service providers Roadside membershipis free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levelsof service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care a a a a Toll free...

Page 381: ...njunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997Chevrolet Geo passenger car and light duty trucks Pleasesee your selling dealer for details Note Colmesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers operating 1997 and newer ChevroletlGeo vehicles for a period of 3 years 36 000miles 60 000km whichever occurs first All ...

Page 382: ...e the following availableto give to the advisor Vehicle IdentificationNumber VIN 0 License plate number Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached 0 Vehicle mileage Description of problem Please refer to the Roadside Assistancebrochure inside your owner information portfolio forfull program details Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada havean ext...

Page 383: ... All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be adtnit7istt red by your Chevrolet Geo dealer ser ice tnanaFement Claim amounts should reflect a l l actual COSlS Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation is not part of the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinueCourtesy Transportation at any time without notification Chevrolet ...

Page 384: ...y can assist in arriving at a solutionto a disagreement regarding vehicle repairsor interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better BusinessBureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to custom...

Page 385: ...vrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause in juryor death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...

Page 386: ... notify us Please callus at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy Michigan 48007 7047 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service...

Page 387: ...vice Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THEORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and int...

Page 388: ...r companyname and also the name of the personto whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMERS NAME AITEMION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTlMf TELEPHONE NO 0 AREA CODE iE ORD97 Pricesaresubject to changewithoutn...

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Page 390: ...nment and Balance Tire 6 46 All Wheel Drive 2 23 6 21 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 55 Antenna Fixed 3 21 Appearancecare 6 49 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 76 4 7 Materials 6 57 Arbitration Program 8 9 Ashtrays 2 61 Audio Systems 3 6 Automatic Overdrive 2 20 Automatic Transmission Check 7 47 Fluid 6 14 Operation 2 18 Park Mechanism Check 7 49 Shifting 2 18 Starting Your Engine 2 15 Armrest S...

Page 391: ...gerPosition 1 26 CertificatiodTire Label 4 42 Chains Safety 4 49 Tire 6 48 Changing a Flat Tire 5 23 ChargingSystemLight 2 73 Check Gages Light 2 80 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 47 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 56 ChildRestraints 1 37 CenterSeatPositions 1 41 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 39 TopStrap 1 38 WhereNottoPut 1 41 WheretoPut 1 37 CircuitBreakersandFuses 6 59 Cleaner Air 6 1...

Page 392: ... I DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogging 3 5 Dimensions Vehicle 6 64 DomeLamps 2 48 Door Locks 2 4 Storage 2 56 Drive AutomaticTransmission 2 20 Defrosting 3 5 Drive Axle Service City 4 32 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Foreign Countries 6 4 Freeway 4 33 Guidelines 4 14 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 35 InaBlizzard 4 39 Night 4 28 Off Road 4 15 OnCurves 4 9 Rainy Conditions 4 29 SnowyandIcy Conditions 4 37 Through...

Page 393: ...ir 6 13 Remote Oil 6 12 Finish Care 6 54 Finish Damage 6 56 First Gear Automatic Transmission 2 20 Manual Transmission 2 21 Flashers Hazard Warning 5 2 Flat Tire Changing 5 23 Fluids and Lubricants 6 64 7 52 FogLampSwitch 2 47 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 4 Fourth Gear Manual Transmission 2 21 Four wheel Drive 2 23 6 21 French Language Manual 11 FrontAxle 6 22 Front ivlap Lamps 2 48 Front Reading Lamp...

Page 394: ... and Mountain Roads 4 35 Hitches Trailer 4 48 Horn 2 37 Hydraulic Clutch 6 I9 Check 7 47 Hydroplaning 4 31 Hood 6 6 Ignition Positions 2 13 Inflation Tire 6 41 7 46 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 49 Inspections Brake System 7 51 Exhaust Systems 7 50 Front Drive Axle Boot Seal 7 50 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 50 Steering 7 50 Throttle Linkage 7 50 Transfer Case 7 51 Instrument Panel 2 67 Cleaning...

Page 395: ...with the Engine Running 2 32 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator 2 80 Locks 2 4 Door 2 4 KeyLock Cylinder Service 7 47 PowerDoor 2 5 Rear Door Security 2 5 Loss of Control 4 13 Lubricants and Fluids 6 64 7 52 Lubrication Service Body 7 47 Luggagecarrier 2 59 LumbarControls 1 3 1 4 Maintenance Record 7 55 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 LongTrip Highway 7 6 7 30 Owner Checks and Services 7 46 Periodic Mainten...

Page 396: ...ide Mirror Manual Adjust 2 49 PowerRemote Control 2 49 Convex 2 50 Overdrive Automatic Transmission 2 20 Overhead Console 2 50 Overheating Engine 5 12 Owner Checks and Services 7 46 Owner Publications 8 11 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 56 Park Automatic Transmission 2 18 Shifting Into 2 30 Shifting Out of 2 33 AtNight 2 12 Brake 2 29 Brake Mechanism Check 7 49 Lots 2 12 On Hills with a Trailer 4 ...

Page 397: ...rror 3 49 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 64 7 52 Recovery Hooks 5 37 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 I6 Recreational VehicleTowing 4 41 Replacement Bulbs 6 62 Parts 6 63 Wheel 6 46 Reporting Safety Defects 8 10 8 11 Restraints Check 7 47 Checking 1 47 Child 1 37 Head 1 6 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 48 Automatic Transmission 2 19 Manual Transmission 2 22 RightFront Pa...

Page 398: ... 6 2 Servicing Your AirBag EquippedVehicle 1 25 Sheet MetalDamage 6 55 Shift Light 2 22 2 80 Shifting 2 18 2 21 Into Park 2 30 OutofPark 2 33 Safety Chains 4 49 SignalingTurns 2 39 Skidding 4 13 Specificationsand Capacities 6 63 6 64 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 71 Stains Cleaning 6 51 Starter SwitchCheck 7 48 Starting Your Engine 2 15 Steam 5 12 Steering In Emergencies 4 ...

Page 399: ...ler 4 45 Towing Recreational Vehicle 3 41 Towing YourVehicle 5 7 Brakes 4 49 Trailer Driving on Grades 4 52 Driving with a Trailer 4 50 Hitches 4 48 Maintenance When Towing 4 54 Parking on Hills 4 52 Safety Chains 4 49 Tongueweight 4 47 TotalWeight on Tires 4 48 Towing 4 45 Turn Signals 4 51 Weight 4 46 Wiring Harness 4 55 Transfer Case 6 21 Electronic 2 26 Manual 2 24 Automatic 6 14 Manual 6 18 T...

Page 400: ...tem 3 4 Visors Sun 2 62 Voltmeter 2 74 w a r n i n e Devices 5 2 Warning Eights Gages and Indicators 2 72 Warranty Information 8 IO WasherFluid Windshield 6 27 WashingYourVehicle 6 54 Weatherstrips 6 53 WheelAlignment 6 46 WheelNutTorque 5 32 6 63 WheelReplacement 6 46 Windows Express Down 2 36 LockoutSwitch 2 37 Manual 2 36 Power 2 36 WindshieldWasher 2 40 Fluid 6 27 Fluid LevelCheck 7 46 Windshi...

Page 401: ...23 TIRES P6 41 I ENGINEOIL DIPSTICK I 1 I f I I P6 9 SECONDARY 4 1 I HOOD RELEASE P6 6 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 27 HOOD RELEASE P6 6 FUEL DOOR P6 5 For detailedinformation refer to the page number listed or see the index in the back of the owner s manual 9 12 ...

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