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Summary of Contents for 1997 Express

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Page 2: ...under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the man...

Page 3: ...your vehicle so it will be there if youever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave thismanual in it so the new owner can use it Litho inU S A C9714 B First Edition ii WE...

Page 4: ...in the back of the manual It s an alphabetical listof all that s in themanual and the pagenumber where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book...

Page 5: ...uld damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it couldbe costly But the notice wi...

Page 6: ...engers whenever your vehicle is driven UNLOCK P a FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME a LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your cont...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Passenger Van Cargo Van l Cab and Chassis I vi...

Page 8: ...afety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Pa...

Page 9: ...To adjust the seat pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked int...

Page 10: ...d movethe center knob toward theleft You can raise and lower the front and rear of the seat To raise the front of the seat move the right lever up To lower it move the right lever down To raise the re...

Page 11: ...because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt could go...

Page 12: ...njury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatbackto be sure it is locked A CAUTION A seat that isn t lockedinto place properly can move around in a collisionor sudden stop People...

Page 13: ...ates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt 2 Lift the carpetl...

Page 14: ...the red handle is rotated up pull the handle to remove the locking pin 5 Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided 6 Repeat this procedure for the pin on the othe...

Page 15: ...the rail hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails 3 Both locking pins that lock the seat into place must be installed before operating the vehicle 4 To install the locking pin at the...

Page 16: ...taining clip 8 Replace the carpet mat flapto its original position 9 Repeat this procedure for the other seat base 10 Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the...

Page 17: ...worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check...

Page 18: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes arein between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away...

Page 19: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 12...

Page 20: ...f I The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 21: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why shouldI have t...

Page 22: ...y Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and...

Page 23: ...t tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the e...

Page 24: ...u d be less likely to slideunder 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 shoul...

Page 25: ...o the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it t r yto move it down without pushing in to make sure i...

Page 26: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection thisway You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The s...

Page 27: ...e seriously injured if your belt is buckled in thewrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious...

Page 28: ...injured if your belt goes over an armrestlike this The belt would bemuch too high In a crash you can slide under thebelt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen notat the pelvic bones and...

Page 29: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much forc...

Page 30: ...ted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work...

Page 31: ...lam the door on it YOU can damage both the The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the belt and your vehicle mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more Safety BeltUse During Pregnanc...

Page 32: ...SIR svstem or air bag system If it says SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle partof the steering wheel and SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the instrument panelin front of the right fr...

Page 33: ...om it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are CAUTION Continued designed to work only inmoderat...

Page 34: ...To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows...

Page 35: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks Where are the air bags The driver s a i rbag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger s side...

Page 36: ...specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will moveor deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air...

Page 37: ...tact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing orfrom being ab...

Page 38: ...r bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have information about servici...

Page 39: ...em from working properly Also the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors If you haveany questions aboutthis you should contact Customer Assistance before you mod...

Page 40: ...to make sure it issecure When the shoulder belt is pulled out allthe way it w i l l lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender a...

Page 41: ...orce atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining for...

Page 42: ...Center Passenger Position To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 35...

Page 43: ...atch plate d pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the...

Page 44: ...babies should always be restrained ina child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the right type and size for yourchild CAUTION Continued A very young child s...

Page 45: ...ntil a crash During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued I I heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg for...

Page 46: ...ildren and babies should always be restrained in a child restraint However infants who should be restrained in a rear facingchild restraint cannot ride safely in this vehicle The instructionsfor the r...

Page 47: ...straint Except Cargo Vans and Cab andChassis Models Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the frontseat We at General Motors therefore recommen...

Page 48: ...er put arear facing child restraintin this vehicle Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint canbe seriously injured if the passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear fa...

Page 49: ...e lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the chi...

Page 50: ...elt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set...

Page 51: ...sure it is secure 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 larg...

Page 52: ...traint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 6 To tighten thebelt pull i...

Page 53: ...ear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the frontpassenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very closeto the inflating air bag If yo...

Page 54: ...the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child 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 thro...

Page 55: ...retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safe...

Page 56: ...child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need...

Page 57: ...elt but thechild isso small that the shoulderbelt is very closeto the child s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulderbelt still is on the child s sho...

Page 58: ...s way in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap porti...

Page 59: ...keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new o...

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Page 62: ...icle Break In Ignition Switch Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater Option Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Pa...

Page 63: ...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 If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out...

Page 64: ...aler or aqualified locksmith how to make an extra key Keep this tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using this tag NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of...

Page 65: ...own or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you wi...

Page 66: ...or the front portion of the 60 40 side swing outdoor p S J Printed In U S A Rear Cargo Door CHILD SECURITY LOCK 60 40 With this feature you can lock these doors so they can t be opened from the insid...

Page 67: ...ions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications t...

Page 68: ...your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement canbe purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters withyou when you go to your dealer When the dealer matche...

Page 69: ...sary due to the security method used bythis system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will notrespond to a signalit has been sent previously This prevents...

Page 70: ...door from the inside pull the levertoward you and push the door open 60140 Swing Out Side Door To open the 60 front portion of a 60 40 door from the inside pull the handle toward you and push open th...

Page 71: ...the 60 front door Check to make sure both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in thedoor frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open...

Page 72: ...d the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open I To close the slidingsidedoor from outside use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the v...

Page 73: ...of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open To close the sliding door from inside graspthe inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed p...

Page 74: ...n the rear doors from the outside open the passenger side rear door first Pull the handle toward you to open the door To open the driver side rear door pull the latch release lever at the inside edge...

Page 75: ...snessand even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued I If you must drive with the rear doors open or if electrical wiring or othercable connectionsmust pass through theseal betweenthe body and the...

Page 76: ...and takeit with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And rememberto lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot closeall windows...

Page 77: ...stops with newlinings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings See Towinga Trailer in the Index for more information Avoid...

Page 78: ...n the steering wheel leftand right while youturn the key hard But turn thekey onlywith your hand Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehi...

Page 79: ...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 electronicsin you...

Page 80: ...xtension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong...

Page 81: ...eriod for any reason it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your batter y PARK Cp This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use whe...

Page 82: ...o REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice orsand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Iceor Snow in the Index NEUTRA...

Page 83: ...teep mountain roads but then you would also want to use yourbrakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in SECOND 2 You may use this feature for reducing torque to th...

Page 84: ...king feature will allow the wheel with traction to movethe vehicle Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regularbrake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with y...

Page 85: ...Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully i...

Page 86: ...like this I a 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition...

Page 87: ...ission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torq...

Page 88: ...cation Then movethe shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brakepedal down but still can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end o...

Page 89: ...withall the windows downto 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your EngineWhile You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine run...

Page 90: ...be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK P Windows Manual Windows To operate your manual windows turn the h...

Page 91: ...n express down feature that allows the window to lower without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for onesecond to activate the express down mode The express d...

Page 92: ...with the rear swing out windows or reardoor s open or if electrical wiring or other cable connectionsmust pass through theseal between the body and the rear swing out windows or reardoor s 0 Make sure...

Page 93: ...ess on the cap in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn Tilt Wheel Option A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highe...

Page 94: ...ight and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn movethe lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will retu...

Page 95: ...h or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light onthe instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the wind...

Page 96: ...the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage da...

Page 97: ...Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise controlon slippery roads Sett...

Page 98: ...the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise atthe higher speed Move the cruise switchfrom ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want a...

Page 99: ...ke or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hil...

Page 100: ...s closed or ignition is cycled Rotate the switch knob clockwiseto the parking lamp symbol to turn on 0 ParkingLamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps 0 LicensePlate Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Ashtray...

Page 101: ...e may be equipped with DRL If your vehicle has DRL you will see thethe DRL indicator light on your instrument panel and your low beam headlamps will come on at reduced brightness When the DRL are on o...

Page 102: ...on in this position the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open To return the lamps to automatic operation push the button again and return it to the out position With the button in this po...

Page 103: ...itas a flashlight To use the lamp as a flashlight pull down on the lever located under the lamp unlocking the lamp and pull the lamp out The cord will unreel as you pull the lamp When you are done us...

Page 104: ...ou have electric mirrors they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle Select the mirror you want to move by rotating the switch clockwise to adjust the passenger sidemirror and...

Page 105: ...her vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hita vehicle on your right Check your inside mirroror glance over your shoulder before changing...

Page 106: ...Lift up on the ashtray door toopen it NOTICE If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays they could be set on fire by cigarettesor other smoking materials That could cause a fire an...

Page 107: ...the front ashtray pull up on the tab with a key or screwdriver inserted in the tab and lift the ashtray out Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the can also swing them from side to side...

Page 108: ...C D Lamp Controls Air Vents Instrument Cluster Comfort ControlsSystem E E G H Audio System Auxiliary Power Outlet Cupholder Ashtray I J K L Cigarette Lighter Convenience Tray Horn Air Bag Turn Signal...

Page 109: ...instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive...

Page 110: ...l vehicle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if itcan t thenit s set at zero and a label must be put on the d...

Page 111: ...ate when there may be or is aproblem 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...

Page 112: ...system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The airbag readiness light should flash for afew seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then hav...

Page 113: ...pected right away BRAKE United States This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a prob...

Page 114: ...service When the ignition is on the brakesystem warning light will also comeon when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after...

Page 115: ...r to turn on your headlamps when driving at night For more details about DRL see Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting in this section Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light Gasoline Engine You...

Page 116: ...r diagnosis and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Th...

Page 117: ...u recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may noti...

Page 118: ...cate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible Don t keep...

Page 119: ...when the ignition is on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank If the lightcomes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to...

Page 120: ...ou turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the...

Page 121: ...stem is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You...

Page 122: ...gage carrier care should be taken not toblock or damage the centerhigh mounted stoplamp unit If you tow a trailer that is equipped with provisions for a center high mounted stoplamp seeyour GM dealer...

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Page 126: ...oning Heating Ventilation Tips Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control AM FMStereo 3 11 3 13 3 18 3 23 3 25...

Page 127: ...The left knob of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed The knob has four speed positions To increase airflow move the knob toward HI To decrease airflow move it toward LO To turn th...

Page 128: ...ng is useful for coldweather HEATDEFROST Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor ventsand windshield a e e w a DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster ven...

Page 129: ...mode and helps to maximize your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting also coolsthe air the fastest After the vehicle s interior reaches a comfortabletemperature m...

Page 130: ...u want The knob has threespeed positions To increase the flow of heated air move the switch toward HIGH To turn the fan off move the switch toOFF Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle...

Page 131: ...flow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor ventsfor heating The control knob can be set to any blend setting To adjust the airflow speed turn the fancontrol knob on the...

Page 132: ...ice a slight increase ordecrease in engine speed due to compressor operation This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature On cold da...

Page 133: ...out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting themost out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock for Systems without Automat...

Page 134: ...next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there Playing the Radio VOLUME This knobturns the system on and off and controls thevolume To increase volume and turn...

Page 135: ...1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two buttons the station you set...

Page 136: ...AM FMl and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there PUS...

Page 137: ...e this lever up or downto increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob tomove the sou...

Page 138: ...nit as soon as possibleto prevent damage tothe tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player pressand hold EJECT for fiveseconds to reset the CLN indic...

Page 139: ...nds Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to th...

Page 140: ...ss and counterclockwise to decrease bass When the BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank TREB Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the knob clock...

Page 141: ...adio is off the tape will begin playing Once the tape is playing use the VOL AUTO TONE BAL FADE BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the...

Page 142: ...tive mode EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will now play EJECT can be used with either the ignition or radiooff To load a cassette tape with the ignition or radiooff press EJECT be...

Page 143: ...the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level shou...

Page 144: ...eAM FMl or FM2mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for afew seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN ag...

Page 145: ...stored position Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the frontspeakers and counterclockwise forthe rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these kno...

Page 146: ...rack is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track Elapsed time is displayed in minutes and tenths of a second The track number will also appearwhen...

Page 147: ...nto the player after approximately 30 seconds Thisprotects the disc and player from damage The discwill not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player...

Page 148: ...aying Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long thetrack has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day w...

Page 149: ...with your code Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 9 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will s...

Page 150: ...matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain...

Page 151: ...volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly I NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what y...

Page 152: ...ead as the hubs of the cleaner cassetteturn It is normal for the cassette to ejectwhile cleaning Insert the cassette at least threetimes to ensurethorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette...

Page 153: ...e power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antennadoes not go down when you turn the radiooff it may bedamaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower t...

Page 154: ...4 3 4 6 4 6 4 9 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 16 4 19 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 22 4 2...

Page 155: ...drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow e...

Page 156: ...k alcohol There aregood medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for peoplenever to drink alcoholand then drive But what if...

Page 157: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial 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 se...

Page 158: ...ol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinal cordor heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that perso...

Page 159: ...r foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about314 of a second But that s only an average It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another...

Page 160: ...akes 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 itmay take long...

Page 161: ...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 faster than any driver could The co...

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

Page 163: ...you approach a curve doit before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to...

Page 164: ...ce defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re drivi...

Page 165: ...icates it sall right to pass providing the road aheadis clear Never crossa solid line on your sideof the laneor a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too c...

Page 166: ...ght Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to...

Page 167: ...trol more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden change...

Page 168: ...night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take asecond or two oreven several seconds f...

Page 169: ...wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harde...

Page 170: ...Try to avoidpuddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose contro...

Page 171: ...ahard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it israining Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water I NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wate...

Page 172: ...t a city map and plan your trip intoan unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to usethe freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Page 173: ...u have 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...

Page 174: ...comfortable clothingand 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...

Page 175: ...ve the road in less than a second and you could crashand be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well vent...

Page 176: ...h the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hi...

Page 177: ...properly secure these items in your vehicle your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice...

Page 178: ...until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clearroad ice patchesmay appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings orunder bridges Sometime...

Page 179: ...xhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it orsmell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clea...

Page 180: ...off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve...

Page 181: ...vier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR Ifyou do parts on your vehicle can break or itcan change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading...

Page 182: ...follow the advice in this part and see your GM dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity...

Page 183: ...aboutsway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during thefirst 500 miles 800km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle orother parts could be damaged 0 0 Then during the first 500 miles 800km that...

Page 184: ...Ratio 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 42 3 73 3 42 4 10 3 42 3 42 3 73 4 10 Max Trailer Weight Ibs kg 4000 1816 4500 2043 5000 2270 5500 2497 6500 2951 4000 1816 4000 1816 5000 2270 5500 2497 5500 2497 7000 3178 Mo...

Page 185: ...will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in theIndex for more...

Page 186: ...ch to the bumper Do not use aball hitch because it could pull the bumper loose If you ll be pulling atrailer that when loaded will weigh more than 4 000 lbs 1 800kg be sure to use a properly mounted w...

Page 187: ...st be adequate Be sureto read and follow theinstructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able toinstall adjust and maintain them properly If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer...

Page 188: ...ets you check your electrical connectionat the same time During your trip check occasionally to be surethat the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Dis...

Page 189: ...the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On...

Page 190: ...akes When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on a Hill I Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while you Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on t...

Page 191: ...ting the wiring harness to your trailer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes eight wire harness only Orange Trailer accessory eight wire harness only Light Green Back up lamps Bro...

Page 192: ...f i NOTES...

Page 193: ...f i NOTES 4 40...

Page 194: ...2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine occur on the road 5 14 Cooling System 5 22 Engine Fan Noise 5 22 I...

Page 195: ...s work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn...

Page 196: ...you If you don t followthese steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty T...

Page 197: ...f the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles Put your automatic transmission in PARK P 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lamps that aren t needed and radios...

Page 198: ...n you If youaccidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do...

Page 199: ...ehicle has one 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cabl...

Page 200: ...ed to the body surface 10 Please remove the cap before using 11 Now start the vehiclewith the good battery and run the engine fora while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t s...

Page 201: ...e Assistance inyour Index If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory new by adding things like foglamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing...

Page 202: ...steeringwheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device I designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission should be in...

Page 203: ...rsystem will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces coul...

Page 204: ...ling type equipment or the rear bumperwill bedamaged Use wheellift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be requiredfor car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehic...

Page 205: ...n the hood Stay away from theengineif you seeor hearsteam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyoneaway from thevehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no sign of steam or coolant before...

Page 206: ...erwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just tobe safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning do...

Page 207: ...od here s what you ll see A Radiator pressure cap B Coolant recovery tank C Engine fan s If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coola...

Page 208: ...is a 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 I NOTICE I Engine damage from running y...

Page 209: ...gerous Plain water or someother liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning systemis set for the propercoolant mix CAUTION Continued With plain water...

Page 210: ...parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolantrecovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more th...

Page 211: ...ly They are underpressure and if you turn the pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiatorpressure cap is hot Wait for th...

Page 212: ...d upper 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 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now p...

Page 213: ...the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiato...

Page 214: ...filler neck may be lower If the level 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...

Page 215: ...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 more likely to leak out slowly But if y...

Page 216: ...could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put theshift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even mor...

Page 217: ...restowing A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare tire If there is less than 12 inches 30 48cm between the ground and the rear bumper or any trailer hitch jack up the vehicle until the...

Page 218: ...enger seating arrangement the jack issecured in the rear passenger side corner of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket Set the jack and jacking equipment nea...

Page 219: ...nnects into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is alreadyjacked up usethe jack handle and exte...

Page 220: ...I NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before the cable is restored A E JackingTool Storage A Socket B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension...

Page 221: ...ck handle extension B jack handle C socket D and the ratchet E Removing the WheelCovers and Locking Wheel Nuts 1 You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts When using the ra...

Page 222: ...2 Loosen the plastic nut caps 3 Remove the center cap...

Page 223: ...th the DOWN side facing you use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 The jack has a bolt on the end Attach the socket end of the extension to thejack bolt Attach...

Page 224: ...k lift head a little Rear Position 4 Position jack under the vehicle as shown Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or...

Page 225: ...ack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so...

Page 226: ...oth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all therust or dirt off A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs ornuts If you do the nuts might...

Page 227: ...heel nuts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 140 Ib ft 190N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avo...

Page 228: ...e vehicle could cause injury Ina sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valv...

Page 229: ...3 Pull the wheel toward the rearof the vehicle keep the cable tight 4 Attach the ratchet with the UP side facing you to the extension 5 36...

Page 230: ...replace thejack cover 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...

Page 231: ...our Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wh...

Page 232: ...kab NOTES...

Page 233: ...k NOTES...

Page 234: ...ntrol System Engine Oil GasolineEngine Air Cleaner Gasoline Engines Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid...

Page 235: ...cations in the Index Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle inthe lndex before attempting to do your own service work You should keep a record w...

Page 236: ...less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane orhigher and you hear heavy knocking your engine nee...

Page 237: ...ner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to containadditives that will help prevent depositsfrom forming in your engine and fuel system allowing your emission controlsystem to funct...

Page 238: ...o club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your...

Page 239: ...nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then unscrew the cap all the way While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To...

Page 240: ...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 or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking...

Page 241: ...op from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge The underhood lamp will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed Then go to the front of the vehicle and re...

Page 242: ...ood you ll see these items A Battery B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine OilFill E Transmission Dipstick E Air Cleaner G Power Steering Reservoir H Brake Master Cylinder I Windshiel...

Page 243: ...c fan I A CAUTION i Things that burncan get on hot engineparts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You...

Page 244: ...in your Warranty booklet These standardsapply only to vehicles soldin the United States Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof...

Page 245: ...rative Removal of the air cleanersilencer Reversing the air cleaner cover Exhaust Removal of the muffler and or resonator 0 Removalof the exhaust pipesand exhaustpipeclamps Engine Oil Gasoline Engine...

Page 246: ...l is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Spe...

Page 247: ...Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil...

Page 248: ...on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines S...

Page 249: ...maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to...

Page 250: ...three clips Then tilt the top cover up and back to expose the filter element 5 Install a new filter element with the foldsin the down position Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replacethe air cleaner See N...

Page 251: ...nsmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oilis changed Change both the fluid and filter every50 000miles 83000 km if the...

Page 252: ...er 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehiclewarmed up b...

Page 253: ...ft lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle forthree minutes or more Then without shuttingoff the...

Page 254: ...the transmissionfluid HOT A COLD check is used onlyas a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the properfluid to bring the levelup to the HOT areafor a hot check It doesn t take much...

Page 255: ...ith DEX COOL 8engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The followi...

Page 256: ...e Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else I I Adding only...

Page 257: ...he engine radiator heatercore and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system 1 NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to...

Page 258: ...t mixture atthe recovery tank but be careful not to spill it A CAUTION I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts...

Page 259: ...and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the...

Page 260: ...NOTICE e e e e When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and d...

Page 261: ...t work well or won t work at all So it isn t agood idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid...

Page 262: ...areabove MIN and below the top of each window When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Alw...

Page 263: ...ediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has front discbrakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when th...

Page 264: ...return to normal height orif there is a rapid increasein pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust forwear If your b...

Page 265: ...an explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle...

Page 266: ...a composite system Sealed Beam Headlamps 2 Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector 3 Install a new headlamp 4 Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the headlamp 1 Remove the four screws from the...

Page 267: ...the bulb on the passenger side you will need to move the battery 3 Without removing the headlamp assembly itself remove the bulb assembly from the back of the headlamp on the driver s side by turning...

Page 268: ...To replace the front parkinghurn signal lamps I 2 Remove the lamp from the grille 1 Remove the outer screws from the parking turn signal lamp lens assembly There are either two or four screws dependi...

Page 269: ...3 Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb Reverse Steps 1through 3 to replace the bulb Turn the socket clockwiseto replace it in thelens assembly 1 Remove the screw fro...

Page 270: ...grille 3 Remove the bulb by twisting it outof the socket Turn the bulb toremove it Installthe new bulb 4 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Push the socket prot...

Page 271: ...3 Remove the nuts with a deep socketwrench 4 Remove the hidden upper nuts 6 38...

Page 272: ...5 Lift the lamp as rotate it toward of the vehicle YOU the rear 6 Turn the sockets counterclockwiseto remove...

Page 273: ...s to reinstall the lamp See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways To r...

Page 274: ...lade assembly into the windshield Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain servi...

Page 275: ...re overloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tireshave toomuch air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride...

Page 276: ...ater in this section The purposeof regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Inde...

Page 277: ...ou need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators which wil...

Page 278: ...ires you need look at the Certificationrnire 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 ge...

Page 279: ...ger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear Th...

Page 280: ...he wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing arenot needed...

Page 281: ...ibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check th...

Page 282: ...ur vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Otherscan burst into flame if you strike a match or getthem on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you...

Page 283: ...im panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label 4 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge...

Page 284: ...with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often tokeep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167...

Page 285: ...t get themoff quickly Usea clean cloth anda vinylheather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with...

Page 286: ...e attached across the defogger grid If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windsh...

Page 287: ...le washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessar...

Page 288: ...nd 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 st...

Page 289: ...he 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 wash...

Page 290: ...Spray on wheelcleaner Wheel Cleaner 16 oz 0 473 L 12345725 Spot cleans paint and gives high luster Finish Enhancer 16 oz 0 473 L 12377966 Protects finish and removesfine scratches Cleaning Wax 16 oz...

Page 291: ...appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help...

Page 292: ...amp wiring is protected by a circuitbreaker in the lamp switch An electrical overload will cause the lamps to flicker on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wirin...

Page 293: ...es if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Be sure to use the correct fuse If you ever have a problem on the road and don...

Page 294: ...RL Module HDLP Switch Keyless Entry Illumination Low Coolant Module CHIME Module DRAB Module Hazard Lamps CHIME Module Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet ALDL License Plate Lamp Parking Lamps Tdill...

Page 295: ...Control Radio Battery Power Antenna PRNDL Automatic Transmission EVO Steering European Security System Rear Window Defog RR HVAC Controls HIGH MED LOW Relays Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyles...

Page 296: ...itch Starter Relay Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Headlamp Switch Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays Heated 0 2 Sensors Mass Air Flow Sensor EGR Valve Solenoid...

Page 297: ...l Pump Relay VCM PCM Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure Switch Capacities and Specifications Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information availa...

Page 298: ...Cooling System Capacity ENGINE VIN VORTEC 4300 W VORTEC 5000 M VORTEC 5700 R VORTEC 7400 J VORTEC 5700 V8 R CSFI1 VORTEC 7400 V8 J SFI QTY Without Rear Heater 11 Quarts 10 4L 17 Quarts 16L 17 Quarts 1...

Page 299: ...6 5 L All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations in Section 5 Add oneadditional quart for RPO5Zl and RPO KL5 Models F...

Page 300: ...ioning system R 12in an R 134A systemwill cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning system performance VORTEC 5700 R PF1218 A917C cv774c 41 932 GF481 RC36 VORTEC 7400 J...

Page 301: ...eam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Park and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp Back up Lamp Rear Park Stop and Turn Lamp CHMSL License Plate Lamp Under...

Page 302: ...ime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator Lamp Instrument Cluster Illumination Headlamp Beam Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Brake Warning Indicator SIR Air Bag Safety Belt Warning Check G...

Page 303: ...In NOTES 6 70...

Page 304: ...sion control performance 7 2 7 4 7 5 7 5 7 6 Introduction P a r tA Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short Trip City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition 7 7 7 45 7 49 7 51 7...

Page 305: ...the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper ve...

Page 306: ...lishes See Serviceand 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 easilydo to help keep your vehicle in goo...

Page 307: ...go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed inPartD...

Page 308: ...o break down soonel Short TripKity Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or3 months whichever occursf...

Page 309: ...w the complete maintenance schedule on thefollowing pages Service orevery 60 months whichever occurs first I Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Ma...

Page 310: ...83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service vehiclesover 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only Every 60 000Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspe...

Page 311: ...services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines A good time to check...

Page 312: ...d fluid as needed See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 6 000Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chass...

Page 313: ...d as needed See footnote DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis com...

Page 314: ...filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote I7Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Clean and repackthe front whe...

Page 315: ...vel and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote SERVICEDB Y 21 000 Miles 35000 km...

Page 316: ...luid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 27 000 M i l e s 45 000 k...

Page 317: ...gs or ateach brake relining whichever occurs first See footnote Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service ElVehicles With GVWR Above8 500l...

Page 318: ...luid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 36 000 Miles 60000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 319: ...el and add fluid as needed See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 1 42 000 Miles 70000 km Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An EmissionControl Service Lubricate chassis com...

Page 320: ...ee footnote 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary A...

Page 321: ...level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection ana Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVI...

Page 322: ...under any cfthese conditions the fluid anclfilter do not require changing DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 51 000 Miles 85000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first A...

Page 323: ...add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote L I 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 57 000 Mi...

Page 324: ...looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicableonly to vehicles sold in the United States 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace fuel filter An Emiss...

Page 325: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote I 63 000 Miles 105000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months which...

Page 326: ...fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 69 000...

Page 327: ...Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000Miles 125000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 328: ...ly to vehiclessold in the United States I 78 000Miles 130000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every...

Page 329: ...el and addfluid as needed See footnote I I I I 1 I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY I 84 000 Miles 140000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlSe...

Page 330: ...See footnote a Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0L...

Page 331: ...n and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote See footnote An Emission Control Service 0Vehicles With GVWRAbove 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and under...

Page 332: ...uid as needed See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassi...

Page 333: ...axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote I 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transmission fluid and An Emission Control Service An E...

Page 334: ...ire changing 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission Control Service I I I 1 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or ev...

Page 335: ...mit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recor...

Page 336: ...footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil a...

Page 337: ...the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months whichever occurs fi...

Page 338: ...ate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Ernission Control Service 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service...

Page 339: ...See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 45 000 Miles 75 000 k...

Page 340: ...information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWRis over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven...

Page 341: ...attern and additional information See footnote 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components o...

Page 342: ...insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States See footnote 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recir...

Page 343: ...note 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000M...

Page 344: ...nd Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whi...

Page 345: ...ngs or at each brakerelining whichever occurs first See footnoteJf 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Vehicles WithGVWR Above 8 50...

Page 346: ...x for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY1 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark...

Page 347: ...s thefluid andfilter do not requirechanging 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0Drain flush and refillcooling system or every 60 mont...

Page 348: ...to pe orm these underhoodchecks at eachfuelfill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Lev...

Page 349: ...r miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid...

Page 350: ...start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parkedon a level surface 2 3 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to apply the r...

Page 351: ...brake at once should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regularbrake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s hol...

Page 352: ...hoses for properhook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing orout o...

Page 353: ...m 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 crack...

Page 354: ...r Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Hydraulic Brake GM Part No 12377967 or System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Pow...

Page 355: ...or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM PartNo 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LBor G...

Page 356: ...ervice in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should...

Page 357: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 358: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING...

Page 359: ...Maintenance Record...

Page 360: ...cedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolu...

Page 361: ...However if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly r...

Page 362: ...ch For help outsideof the United States and Canada call the followingnumbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin...

Page 363: ...nter 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 LlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and O...

Page 364: ...freenumber will provide you over the phone roadside assistancewith minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over thephone our advisors have access to a nationwide network of deale...

Page 365: ...unction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997ChevroletlGeo passenger car and light duty trucks Pleasesee your selling dealer fo...

Page 366: ...the following available to give to the advisor VehicleIdentificationNumber VIN 0 Licenseplatenumber 0 Vehiclecolor 0 Vehiclelocation Telephone number wnere you can be reached 0 Vehiclemileage 0 Descri...

Page 367: ...ll Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet Geo dealer service management Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet Geo Courtesy Transportation is no...

Page 368: ...arty can assistin arriving at asolution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevroletvoluntaril...

Page 369: ...hevrolet 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 T...

Page 370: ...tify us Please call us 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 call us at 1 800 263 3777 English...

Page 371: ...ificationsfor the 1997 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeablyservice Gene...

Page 372: ...the original order i _ NOTE DealersandCompaniespleaseprovidedealer or company name andalsothe is Mail completed order form to I j name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent zj H...

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Page 374: ...ifreeze 6 22 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 53 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Appearancecare 6 49 Air Conditioning 3 7 Air Control Climate Control System 3 3 Appearance Care Materials 6 57 Arbitration Program...

Page 375: ...cities and Specifications 6 64 Center Passenger Position 1 35 Chains Safety 4 34 Chains Tire 6 49 Changing aFlat Tire 5 23 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 52 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 56 Child Restr...

Page 376: ...e Sheet Metal 6 55 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 54 Daytime Running Lamps 2 40 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 10 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging 3 2 3 4 Defrosting 3 2 3 4 Dome L...

Page 377: ...System 3 2 Filling YourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 17 FinishCare 6 54 FinishDamage 6 56 FirstGear AutomaticTransmission 2 22 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 FlatTire Changing 5 23 Fluids and Lubricants 7 51 Fore...

Page 378: ...w Mirror 2 43 Inspections 7 49 Brakesystem 7 50 Exhaust Systems 7 49 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 49 RearAxle 7 50 Ignition Transmission LockCheck 7 47 Steering 7 49 Suspension 7 49 Throttle Linkage 7 4...

Page 379: ...way Intervals 7 7 Owner Checks and Services 7 45 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 49 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 5 1 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Short Trip CityDefinition 7 5 Short Tr...

Page 380: ...blications Service and Owner 8 11 Shifting Into 2 24 Parking Radiator 5 19 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 25 Radio Reception 3 26 Radios 3 9 3 11 3 13 3 18 Rain Driving In 4 16 Reading Lamps 2 41 Rear Axle 6...

Page 381: ...gerPosition 1 29 Incorrect Usage 1 19 LapBelt 1 36 PassengerPosition 1 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 18 SmallerChildrenandBabies 1 37 1 39 UseDuringPregnancy 1 24 WhyThey Work 1 11 SafetyChains 4...

Page 382: ...ble Restraint 1 25 Symbols Vehicle v Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 37 Tape Player Care 3 27 Temperature Control Climate Control System 3 2 Temperature Control Passenger 3 5 Theft 2 15 Theft Deterrent Fe...

Page 383: ...ometer 2 49 TTYUsers 8 4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 33 Turn SignalMultifunction Lever 2 33 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 36 Weight 4 31 Underbody Maintenance 6 56 UnderhoodLamp 2 42...

Page 384: ...r 2 35 Fluid 6 27 Fluid 2 35 Fluid Level Check 7 45 Windshield Wiper 2 34 Blade Replacement 6 40 Cleaning the Blades 6 53 Fuses 6 59 Winter Driving 4 24 Wiring Headlamp 6 59 Wrecker Towing 5 8 Wrench...

Page 385: ...ES P6 41 ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P6 24 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 8 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 27 HOOD RELEASE P6 7 I FUEL DOOR P6 5 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see...

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