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Chevrolet 1998 C/K Full-Size Pickup, Owner'S Manual

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Summary of Contents for 1998 C/K Full-Size Pickup

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Page 7: ...how to drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what todo if you have a problem while driving suchas a flat tire or overheatedengine etc Service and Appearance Care Her...

Page 8: ...r 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 in U S A C9804 B First Edition i WE SUP...

Page 9: ...ack of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will finda number of safety cautionsin this book We use a b...

Page 10: ...uld damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about somethingthat can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice wi...

Page 11: ...ur passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee3 TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbol...

Page 12: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Regular Cab Pickup I Extended Cab Pickup Crew Cab Chassis Cab 1 3500 HD Chassis Cab vi...

Page 13: ...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 Passenger Position...

Page 14: ...ement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicleis not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket split bench or full...

Page 15: ...front lever up To lower thefront of the seat move the front lever down To raise the rearof the seat move the rear lever up To lower the rearof the seat move the rear lever down The switch located at...

Page 16: ...ont seatback move the lever rearward Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position But don thave a seatback rec...

Page 17: ...vehicle isin motion have theseatback upright Then sitwell back inthe seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the topof the restraint is clos...

Page 18: ...ureit is locked Easy Entry Seat ExtendedCab Only The manual driver and passenger front bucket seats and the manual 60 40 split bench seat of your vehicle have an easy entry feature This makes it easy...

Page 19: ...d easy entry seatcould be startled by the sudden movement and hit thewrong control or pedal causing an accident After you ve used it besure to push rearward on any easy entry seatto be sure itis locke...

Page 20: ...back upright into position pull the seatback forwardto make sure it islocked Rear Seat CrewCab The rear seatback without a center armrest can be folded forward to let you reach the area behind it Your...

Page 21: ...ht not beif you are buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehi...

Page 22: ...crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can surviveand sometimes walk away Without belts they could havebeen badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehic...

Page 23: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11...

Page 24: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12...

Page 25: ...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 hasair bags why shouldI have to...

Page 26: ...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 smallerchildren and b...

Page 27: ...ghs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serio...

Page 28: ...he desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it h...

Page 29: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 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 shou...

Page 30: ...n be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause ser...

Page 31: ...ed if your beltgoes over an armrestlike this The beltwould be much too high In a crash you can slide under thebelt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and thatc...

Page 32: ...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 as shoulder bones You could also severely injure interna...

Page 33: ...isted 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 beltis twisted make it straightso it can work...

Page 34: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if...

Page 35: ...ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint lockingfeature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Air Bag System This part...

Page 36: ...hing They aren t designed to inflateat all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants reduced force air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than...

Page 37: ...d for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manualcalled Childre...

Page 38: ...ow the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s air bagis in the middle of the steering wheel 1 2...

Page 39: ...el will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflatein rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air ba...

Page 40: ...rts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smokeand dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the dr...

Page 41: ...e right front passenger s position See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position in the Index for more on this including important safetyinformation I A CAUTION I If the rightfront p...

Page 42: ...rning off the vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your ve...

Page 43: ...om working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modi...

Page 44: ...Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear benchseats someone can sit in the center positions Rear Extendedand Crew Cab i 1 32...

Page 45: ...ront All When you sit ina center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plateand pull it along the belt Rear Extended and CrewCab 1 3...

Page 46: ...belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in cras...

Page 47: ...il it clicks Don t letit get twisted If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure I...

Page 48: ...ash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even...

Page 49: ...riously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the b...

Page 50: ...ulder 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 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch...

Page 51: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply forceat your abdomen Thiscould cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go overthe shoulder and across the chest These...

Page 52: ...oulderbelt the camfortguide pulls the belt away fmm the neck and head outgrown child restraintsand for small adults When Thereis one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat Toprovide...

Page 53: ...ic cord mustbe under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cor...

Page 54: ...s Slide the guide onto the storage clip Make sure you remove the comfort guide fromthe belt before you fold a rear seat down or usean easy entry seat if your vehicle has one Children Everyone in a veh...

Page 55: ...hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead thebelt will likely beover the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s...

Page 56: ...ash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy youcan t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued I at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your...

Page 57: ...estraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehiclein which it will be used child restraints An infant...

Page 58: ...ints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about oneyear of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the supportthey need in a crash...

Page 59: ...rward facing restraintsare designed to help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible...

Page 60: ...kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use la...

Page 61: ...ildrestraint instructions are important so if either oneof these is not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Except Extended Cab and Crew Cab The child...

Page 62: ...Put the Restraint Extended Cab and Crew Cab Accident statistics show that children are saferif they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that...

Page 63: ...he right front seat position Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind thatan unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and inju...

Page 64: ...e sure to followthe instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate a...

Page 65: ...ever hadto 4 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facingchild restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to pu...

Page 66: ...Outside Seat Position Extended Cab earlier in this section You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructi...

Page 67: ...e belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the restof the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the...

Page 68: ...elpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint ju...

Page 69: ...ing the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap...

Page 70: ...possibleby tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show...

Page 71: ...down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint asyou tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the ch...

Page 72: ...aint when and as the instructionssay 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate andrun the lapand shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The chil...

Page 73: ...ghten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to useyour knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt...

Page 74: ...adult or larger childpassenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Except Crew Cab If your vehicle has air bags there is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to t...

Page 75: ...ild restraint in the rightfront seat position If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as itwill go To turn off the right frontpassenge...

Page 76: ...aint when and as the instructions say I If your vehicle has air bags and you are using a rear facing child restraint in this seat make sure the air bag is turned off If your child restraint is forward...

Page 77: ...lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward fxing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint...

Page 78: ...the rear facing child restraint r Tot u r nthe a i rbag on again insert your ignition key intothe switch pushin and move the switchto the ON position A CAUTION If the right front passenger s air bag i...

Page 79: ...he child canwear a lap shoulderbelt and get the additional restraint a shoulderbelt can provide Accident statistics showthat children are saferif they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to...

Page 80: ...ery closeto the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is onthe child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body woul...

Page 81: ...way in a crash the child might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portio...

Page 82: ...p a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one rig...

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Page 85: ...Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four wheel Drive If Equipped Parking Brake Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmis...

Page 86: ...h the ignition key is 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 th...

Page 87: ...ehicle to get in So be sure you have an extra key Tailgate You can open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate toward you To shut the tailgate firmly push it away from you...

Page 88: ...pull back on the tailgate at the right edge and then move the tailgate to the right to release the left edge 2 Your vehicle may be equipped with a third door that allows easier access to the rear area...

Page 89: ...be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you dr...

Page 90: ...vehicle s horn will chirp if youpress the LOCK button twice to let you know that the doors have locked Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commiss...

Page 91: ...n is turned on If you press the UNLOCK button again within five seconds all the remaining doors except thethird door will unlock Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors except the third door The i...

Page 92: ...touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter Use one threevolt type CR2032 or equivalent battery To replace the battery 1 Insert a small c...

Page 93: ...e waysyou can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the...

Page 94: ...r vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service If the SECURITY light comeson while the...

Page 95: ...our key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steerin wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must haveyour...

Page 96: ...mission vehicles turn the key to OFF then press the button and turn the key to LOCK Do not hold the button in while turning the key to OFF Keeping your finger on the button pull the key straight out O...

Page 97: ...ourstarter motor 2 If it doesn t start rightaway hold your key in START If it doesn t startin 10seconds push the accelerator pedal allthe way down for fivemore seconds unless it startssooner 3 If your...

Page 98: ...ded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 v...

Page 99: ...eels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking...

Page 100: ...esn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PA P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing...

Page 101: ...go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducin...

Page 102: ...n slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into SECOND 2 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift i...

Page 103: ...less than 20 mph 32kmh If you ve come toa complete stop and it s hard to shift into FIRST l put the shift lever into NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift int...

Page 104: ...ar You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance Up Shift Light If you have a manual transmission you may have a SHIFT light This light will s...

Page 105: ...CE Driving in the 4 WHEEL HIGH 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain The transfer case shift lever is on the floor t...

Page 106: ...2 Wheel High 2H This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axleis not engaged in two wheel drive Shifting the transfercase to NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to rol...

Page 107: ...pedal continuous motion 2 Shift the transfer case shift lever in one Don t pausein NEUTRAL N as you shift the transfer case into 4 WHEEL LOW 4L or your gears could clash Remember that driving in 4 WHE...

Page 108: ...illuminated when the shift is completed If for some reason the transfer cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting Shifting from 2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switc...

Page 109: ...will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slowerthan 3 mph 4 8 kmh and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with you...

Page 110: ...s drive the vehicle at 20 mph 32 kdh Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmission Only It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirml...

Page 111: ...his 3 Pull the lever toward you 4 5 0 Move the lever up as faras it will go If you have four wheel drive be sure the transfer case isin a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Turn the ignitionkey to LOCK Remov...

Page 112: ...it After yon move the shift lever intoPARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if yon can move the shift lever awayf r o m PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that...

Page 113: ...e pedal down butstill can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brakeuntil the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle andshift to the drive gearyou w...

Page 114: ...d death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over...

Page 115: ...1 r It can be dangerous toget 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 engine is running unle...

Page 116: ...r gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to movethe vehicle Windows Ma...

Page 117: ...be lowered without holding the switch Press and hold the sideof the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode The expressdown mode canbe canceled at any time by pressi...

Page 118: ...e the window slide the window toward the passenger s side of the vehicle The latch lever will automatically snap locked on to the latch plate Try to open the window without releasing the latch lever t...

Page 119: ...n or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of...

Page 120: ...it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the knob with the wiper symbol on it For a singlewiping...

Page 121: ...ourwipers The windshield wipermotor is protected from overloadby a circuit breakerand a fuse If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although protected fr...

Page 122: ...at speeds below about 25 mph 40 kdh When youapply your brakes the cruise control shuts off Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise cont...

Page 123: ...ed you want 3 Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your footoff the acceleratorpedal you can move the cruise switch fromON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a se...

Page 124: ...down in very small amounts press the button for lessthan half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 k d h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pe...

Page 125: ...o OFF Exterior Lamps Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise controlor the ignition your cruise controlset speed memory is erased Your parking lamp and headlamp switch is on the driver s sid...

Page 126: ...adlamps when the key is turned to OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY the buzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parking lamp headlamp knob all the way down Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Ru...

Page 127: ...hout turning on your headlamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams gooff the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Cont...

Page 128: ...e way up to the second notch In this position the dome lampswill remain on whether the doors are opened or closed You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button located below the parking headlamp knob toset the...

Page 129: ...the switch to turn it off Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror The dome lamp switch must be on or oneof the doors open for the cargo lamp towork 1 Pull the tab under the mirror rearward to reduce...

Page 130: ...s display in the upper rightcomer of the mirror face When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven The right sideof the switch located at the bottom of the mirror t u n s the e...

Page 131: ...e compass window the mirror may need calibration The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways 0 Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph 8 k d h or less until the display reads a direction or 0 Dri...

Page 132: ...outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clearview of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways The use of hood mounted air deflectors an...

Page 133: ...rors when hauling a slide in camper or towing a trailer rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle J Rotate the mirror head so that the mirror surface faces the rear...

Page 134: ...n also loosen the nut C on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the mirror head Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors If Equipped Select themirror you want to move by moving the center of...

Page 135: ...storage areas in the instrument panel Use these spacesfor items suchas gloves or small books Some modelshave a storagepocket on eachof the front doors Some vehicles have a storage areabehind the seat...

Page 136: ...button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment doorwill contact the control button...

Page 137: ...remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly Sunglasses Storage Compartment The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses To open the center compartment...

Page 138: ...r Console Storage Area If Equipped Your vehicle may have a console compartmentbetween the bucket seats To use the cupholder pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open To close the cupholder sli...

Page 139: ...he console Your vehicle may have a memo holderattached to the front of the console Use it to hold padsof paper or similar items Your vehicle may have a cassettekompact discholder at the front of the c...

Page 140: ...you and then lift it up To insert the cupholder place it in the console Engage the rear tabs first and then press the front portion in place Armrest Storage Compartment If Equipped Your vehicle may h...

Page 141: ...five compact disc cases andup to six cassette tape cases The storage compartment alsohas a foldingwriting table on top of the armrest lid To usethe writing table pull the latch at the rear of the tab...

Page 142: ...lace the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at the bottom of its mounting on theinstrument panel Then rotate the ashtray back to itsoriginal position Rear Ashtray If Equipped To use a rear as...

Page 143: ...ower mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing downthe visors You can also swingthem out tohelp block glare at...

Page 144: ...Instrument Panel 2 60...

Page 145: ...ntrol System I Glove Box J Ashtray K Cupholder L Auxiliary Power Outlets M Storage Areaor Compact Disc Player If Equipped N Rear Window Defogger Switch If Equipped 0 Passenger AirBag Off Switch If Equ...

Page 146: ...Instrument Panel Cluster SERVlCE ENGINE SOON CHECK GAGES l o l o l o l o 1TRIP SECURITY ANTI LOCK loo 0 0oolol APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK 4 United States version shown Canada similar...

Page 147: ...reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometercan tell you how far your vehicle has been driven sinceyou last set the trip odometer to zero To reset the trip odometer full...

Page 148: ...hen 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 ligh...

Page 149: ...the air bag readiness light stays on afteryou start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness li...

Page 150: ...cing child restraint in the right front seat position 1 If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when i you have turned off the air bag it means that somethingmay bewrong with the air bag system Th...

Page 151: ...ng in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle foran extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speedsare increa...

Page 152: ...al 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 A CAUTION Your brake system may not be working...

Page 153: ...a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicleis working During amajority of the operation the gage will read 210 F 100 C or less If you are pulling...

Page 154: ...show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways 0 0 Lig...

Page 155: ...n out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this c...

Page 156: ...cate thenormal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check youroil as soon as possible CAI ION...

Page 157: ...ashes the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle failsto start see Passlock in the Index If the light comeson continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the...

Page 158: ...gins to get dark the DRL indicatorlight is a reminder to turn on your headlamps If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving it could indicate a problem with your vehicle It could be a pro...

Page 159: ...on as possible At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes alittle more orless fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated...

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Page 161: ...If Equipped Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo Radio Playing the Radio AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipp...

Page 162: ...will allow you to adjust the relative a i rtemperature independentlyof the function knobsetting Move the knobto the right toward the red area for warmer air Move the knob to the left towardthe blue a...

Page 163: ...nditioner on moving the fan knob toOFF also turns off the A C compressor While drivingwith the fan knob in OFF ram airflow will vent to the floor outlets The mode knob will not redirect ram airflow to...

Page 164: ...air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting also coolsthe air the fastest and can be used to keep unwanted odors and or dust from entering the vehicle When using the ai...

Page 165: ...re and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach full output For more information see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or co...

Page 166: ...use DEFOG to keepthe windshield and side windows clear Use DEFROST to remove fog or icefrom the windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions Use DEFROST with the temperature knob toward the red a...

Page 167: ...most out of the advanced engineeringthat went into it Setting theClock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct mi...

Page 168: ...gher station and press the left arrow to tune to the next lower station Press VOLUME or both SEEK buttons to stop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The fournumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stat...

Page 169: ...between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knobto move the soundto the front or rear speakers The middle position balancesthe sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape...

Page 170: ...seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be pre...

Page 171: ...they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the knobs for VOLUME BAL FADE BASS and TREBjust as you do for the radio REV Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape Pr...

Page 172: ...the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed Thevolume level sh...

Page 173: ...stop for afew seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or oneof the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to a specific preset station P SCAN will light up...

Page 174: ...y may not work well in this player To load a cassettetape with the ignition off press EJECT or RECALL Then insert the cassette tape If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape will begin playi...

Page 175: ...ion of play when a tape is in the active mode the ignition or radio off press EJECT before loading the cassette CLN If this message appearson the display the cassette tapeplayer needs to be cleaned It...

Page 176: ...ecessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should 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 notch on the co...

Page 177: ...the locationyou are in the radio display will show the channel number Pl P6 for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station Setting theTone BASS Press lightly on this knob to release i...

Page 178: ...he ignition on Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in Wait a few seconds and thedisc should play CD and a CD symbolwill also appear on the display Anytime you are...

Page 179: ...es and tenths of a second Thetrack number will also appearwhen a new track begins to play Press RECALL again to return to the time display AM FM While in the CD mode press this button to stop playing...

Page 180: ...protects the disc and player from damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc fromthe player All of the compact disc functions are controlled b...

Page 181: ...ying Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL athird time and the time of day wi...

Page 182: ...h your code Press HR to make the first one ortwo 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 show...

Page 183: ...matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code enteredis incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain...

Page 184: ...me slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CBradio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you wan...

Page 185: ...nd quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaningmethod for your cassette tape player is theuse of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassettewith pads which scrub the tape head as the h...

Page 186: ...o show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player servic...

Page 187: ...f i NOTES 3 27...

Page 188: ...f i NOTES 3 28...

Page 189: ...ntrol of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 3 1 4 32 4 33 4 33...

Page 190: ...entable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goin...

Page 191: ...ohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons forthese laws The obviousway to solvethis highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if peop...

Page 192: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve s...

Page 193: ...ans that when anyone whohas 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 Drinking and...

Page 194: ...a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100kmh travels 66 feet 20m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stoppin...

Page 195: ...start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on Thisis normal I ANTI LOCK If there...

Page 196: ...kes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal On vehicl...

Page 197: ...can get in a curve dependson the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one fxtor you can control Supp...

Page 198: ...your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from apossible collision Then steeraround the problem to the left or right depending on t...

Page 199: ...t necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an...

Page 200: ...ined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spo...

Page 201: ...d are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your footoff the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you sta...

Page 202: ...afer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are somethings to do before you go out For example be sure tohave all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbo...

Page 203: ...the Index Environmental Concerns Off road driving canprovide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns GM recognizes these concernsand urges every off roader to...

Page 204: ...s what we mean Tune your sensesto different kindsof signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine soun...

Page 205: ...later 0 Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughsor other surface features can jerk...

Page 206: ...Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that sjust too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard tojudge On a very small hill for example there may be a...

Page 207: ...o the vehicle to make you more visible Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to Use your headlamps even duringthe day They make to approaching trafficon trails or hills let opposing traff...

Page 208: ...g wheel at the 12o clock position This way you ll be ableto 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 rarner than i...

Page 209: ...you leave thevehicle Leave itin some gear Shifting thetransfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P or if youhave the manual transmission even if you...

Page 210: ...ol at all times Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill...

Page 211: ...r wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end 0 0 over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not pr...

Page 212: ...get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be 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 What...

Page 213: ...on But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tireswill tend to sink intothe sand Thishas an effect on steering acceleratingand brak...

Page 214: ...ll never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longerto stop L Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can swe...

Page 215: ...on night driving Drivedefensively Don t drink and drive 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the 0 Since you can t see aswell you may need to glare from headlamps behind you slow down and ke...

Page 216: ...slow down alittle Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all theglass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare atnight is made much worse by dirt on the glas...

Page 217: ...ur windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road andeven people walking It s wise to keepyour wi...

Page 218: ...lections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fas...

Page 219: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown partof the cityjust as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freewaysthat rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See...

Page 220: ...o the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turnsignal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 221: ...reservoir full Are all windows clean insideand outside 0 Wiper Blades Are they in good shape 0 e e e 0 Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lens...

Page 222: ...frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Driving on steep...

Page 223: ...slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle ingear...

Page 224: ...h or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditi...

Page 225: ...when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose sn...

Page 226: ...re the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings orunder bridges Sometimes the surface of a curveor an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see apatch of i...

Page 227: ...p yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing orwrap a blanket aroundyou I...

Page 228: ...go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for theheat that you get and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery...

Page 229: ...brication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground In rare cases when it s unavoidable that a two wheel drive ve...

Page 230: ...ur wheels 1 Firmly set the parking brake 2 Place the transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in FIRST 1 3 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle 4 With the engine running s...

Page 231: ...weights forthe front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your frontand rear axles you need to goto aweigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can...

Page 232: ...tive axle ratings GVW rating Total vehicle weightmust notexceed the NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued 0 I f more eargo or passengers need to be carried appropriate counter ballast must be installed re...

Page 233: ...d child restraint in your vehicle CAUTION Continued I When you carry something inside the vehicle secure itwhenever you can 0 Don t leave a seatfolded down unlessyou need to There s also important loa...

Page 234: ...ation for the cargo center of gravity is at point C for theCWR It is the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and if suspendedat that point would balance the front and rear Here is an exampl...

Page 235: ...s moveor take out some thingsuntil all the weight falls below the ratings Of course you should alwaystie down any loose itemswhen you load your vehicleor camper When you install and loadyour slide in...

Page 236: ...vy Gage Ground Light Green Back up Lamps When the harness is not being used store it inits original place Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won t be damaged Pickup Conversionto Chassis...

Page 237: ...pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part andsee your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Every vehicle is ready for sometrailer towing If yours was...

Page 238: ...drive over50 mph 80 kmh and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads If you have an automatic transmission you can tow in...

Page 239: ...500 models with gas engines Refer to the Trailering Guide for oil cooler recommendations Above the 5 000 lbs 2 270kg trailer rating heavy duty or gas shock absorbers are required on C 1500 models and...

Page 240: ...kg 7 000 lbs 3 178 kg 5 OL Manual 5 7L 6 5L Diesel 7 4L Engine Trans AxleRatio 5 0L Auto 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 4 10 3 42 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 Max Trailer Wt 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg 6 500 lbs 2951 kg...

Page 241: ...4 56 12 500 lbs 5675kg Fifth wheel hitch rating weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 10 000lbs 4 540 kg K 3500 4WD Engine Trans AxleRatioMax TrailerWt 5 7L 4 10 7 000 lbs 3 178kg 7 4L 4 10...

Page 242: ...y and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The...

Page 243: ...e rear edgeof the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sureyou don t go over theGVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important tohave th...

Page 244: ...e system will use less than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 cc of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder Otherwise both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes If everything checks out...

Page 245: ...sible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sh...

Page 246: ...ediately after towing at high altitude on steepuphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engineoverheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the...

Page 247: ...N When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while you 0 Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on th...

Page 248: ...tach one connector to the eight wire trailer harness and theother connector to the wiring harness on the trailer Be sure that the wiring harness on the trailer is strapped to the trailer s frame and l...

Page 249: ...hicle it could damage the transfer case or transmission When having a PTO installed on your vehicle make surethat it will not exceed 35hp Before using a PTO refer to the manufacturer s or installer s...

Page 250: ...you release the clutch the PTO will start To engage aPTO while the vehicle is moving 1 Hold the clutch pedal down 2 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL N 3 Engage the PTO 4 Shift the transmission into...

Page 251: ...lease the regular brakes to drive the vehicle Disengaging a Power Take OFF 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Put the transmission inPARK P 3 Release the PTO 4 Restart the engine Step BumperPad If your vehicle...

Page 252: ...NOTES 4 64...

Page 253: ...roaa 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine 5 15 5 23 5 23 5 24 5 36 Cooling System Gasoline Engines En...

Page 254: ...f you re braking Press the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what pos...

Page 255: ...hey contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt y...

Page 256: ...e transfer case isnot in NEUTRAL N unnecessary accessories plugged intothe cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks a...

Page 257: ...tally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medicalhelp immediately 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have looseor missing insulation If they do you could get a shock...

Page 258: ...I I 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect itto I the positive terminal 5 6...

Page 259: ...dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The...

Page 260: ...sinceit was factory new by adding such things as foglamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers Whe...

Page 261: ...A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This cancause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cab...

Page 262: ...transmission in NEUTRAL N 5 When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Manual ma fer Case Tow Limits 55 mph 88km h or legal speed limit distance isunlimited If...

Page 263: ...ections 1 Engage the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF 3 Clamp the steering wheelin a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s ste...

Page 264: ...matic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in FIRST 1 When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Manual Transfer Case Tow Limits 35 mph 55k h 50 miles...

Page 265: ...k for this Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N Put the transfer casein 2 High 2HI When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake Turn the ignition key to OFF NOTICE If your vehicle isequipped w...

Page 266: ...fire You or others could bebadly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine iscool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant...

Page 267: ...n t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about...

Page 268: ...be at or above the COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiatorhoses and otherengine par...

Page 269: ...ee Engine Coolant in the Index for more information I I CAUTION Adding only plain water to yourcooling system can be dangerous Plain water or someother liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper c...

Page 270: ...ot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you...

Page 271: ...e underpressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the capwhen the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for th...

Page 272: ...I 1 I 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 20...

Page 273: ...re up to the base of the fillerneck See EngineCoolant in the Index formore information aboutthe proper mixture L 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 5 Put the cap backon the coolant...

Page 274: ...or filler neck may be lower If the level islower 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 275: ...artially disengages It s unusual for a tireto blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you...

Page 276: ...Set the parkingbrake firmly 2 Put anautomatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer c...

Page 277: ...nger s seat Turn the wing nut to the left and remove the jack cover if there is one Removethe jacking equipment If you have a chassis cab refer to the information from the body supplier installer for...

Page 278: ...et to the hook near the end of the jack handle as illustrated with the DOWN marking facing you Insert the other end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet to low...

Page 279: ...the jack handle extension B the jack handle C the wheel wrench D and the ratchet E If the flat tireis on the rear of the vehicle you ll need the jackhandle extension also Attach the jack handle and j...

Page 280: ...he wheel wrench and ratchet to remove them Turn the wheel wrench to the left with DOWN facing you to remove the wheel nut caps Then take off the hub cap If the wheel also has a trim ring usethe wheel...

Page 281: ...behind the flattire If the flat tire is on the rear position the jack on the rear axle between the spring and the shock absorber 1 A CAUTION Getting under a vehicle whenit isjacked up is dangerous If...

Page 282: ...ating the ratchet and wheel wrench to the right Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for the spare tireto fit 4 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire I I I...

Page 283: ...le In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off IA CAUTION Never useoil or grease on st...

Page 284: ...h to the right Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts cancause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you hav...

Page 285: ...tic wheel nut caps tighten the caps until they are finger tight then tighten them an additional one half of a turn with the ratchet and wheel wrench Storing a Flat or SpareTire andTools IA CAUTION Sto...

Page 286: ...le Insert the other end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the ratchet until there are...

Page 287: ...on D Wheel Wrench E Jack and Tool Storage Box E Ratchet G Jack Handle H Tool Retainer F Extended Cab Models A Nut B Jack and Tool Cover C Jack Handle Extension D Tool Retainer E Jack and Tool Storage...

Page 288: ...spin your wheels too fast Themethod known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION I If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or ot...

Page 289: ...and a forward gear or with a 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...

Page 290: ...ght out Never pull on the hooks at a sidewaysangle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back I NOTICE I Never usethe recovery hooks to tow the...

Page 291: ...r Checking Things Underthe Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil Gasoline Engine Air Cleaner Filter GasolineEngine Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four...

Page 292: ...ou want to do someof your own service work you ll want to use the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service man...

Page 293: ...use wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Gasoline Engine If your vehicle hasa diesel engine see Diesel...

Page 294: ...te satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicl...

Page 295: ...corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasoline Engines If you plan on driving...

Page 296: ...front tank first or in instances when only a partial fuel fill is desired An automatic transfer mechanism will maintain approximately equal fuel levels in both tanks so no switching is required by th...

Page 297: ...If you get gasolineon yourself and then something ignites it you could bebadly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if youopen the fuel filler captoo quickly This spray can happen if your tank is near...

Page 298: ...This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank andemissions systemmay be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a...

Page 299: ...ning Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTION Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasolineor diesel fuel oil coo...

Page 300: ...cle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located just to the passenger s side of the center of the grill Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all fill...

Page 301: ...y G Automatic Transmission L Clutch Fluid Reservoir B Air Cleaner Dipstick If Equipped If Equipped C Radiator Cap H Fan M Windshield Washer Fluid D Coolant Recovery Tank I Power Steering Fluid Reservo...

Page 302: ...E Air Filter Restriction Indicator E Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission L Clutch Fluid Reservoir Dipstick If Equipped If Equipped H Engine Oil Fill M Windshield Washer I Fan Fluid Reservoir...

Page 303: ...air or replacement of any device or elementof design incorporated into anynew vehicle forthe purpose of noise control prior to its sale ordelivery to the ultimate purchaseror while itis in use or 2 Th...

Page 304: ...vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger s side of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil afew minutes to drain back in...

Page 305: ...your engine has so much oil that theoil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4300 5000 and 5700engi...

Page 306: ...front of the oil container If you have your oil changed foryou be sure the oilput into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified forgasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosi...

Page 307: ...f you think something shouldbe added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short tripkity maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16km This is...

Page 308: ...arnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat tothe environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don...

Page 309: ...indicator is green no air filter service is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGEAIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced To remove the air filter unhook the retain...

Page 310: ...ngine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others tobe burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stopsflame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be...

Page 311: ...ces in the Index regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this doneat your GM dealership Service Department If you do...

Page 312: ...low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before addingfluid This will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checkingthe Fluid Hot or Cold Park your vehicle on a level place K...

Page 313: ...smission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level islow addonly enough of the proper fluid to bring the levelup to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take...

Page 314: ...nsmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission...

Page 315: ...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 correct a leak A fluid loss inthis system could indicate a problem Have the system inspect...

Page 316: ...e Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index C3 3500HD Trucks Equipped with Dana Rear Axle Additional rear axle scheduled maintenance is required on 3500 HD models equipped with Dana rear axles wh...

Page 317: ...ou 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 Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use S...

Page 318: ...er plug hole Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichev...

Page 319: ...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 toadd anything else Adding only plain water...

Page 320: ...stem NOTICE If you usethe propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant If your vehicle has a diesel engine...

Page 321: ...you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant m...

Page 322: ...tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant...

Page 323: ...ly tighten it Then removethe cap again and look at the fluidlevel on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to...

Page 324: ...d Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid three quarters full when it s very cold...

Page 325: ...work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have toomuch fluid w...

Page 326: ...kor the top of the window on the side of the reservoir What to Add When you do need brake fluid useonly DOT 3 brake fluid such as DelcoSupreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid froma sealed c...

Page 327: ...sc brakes without wear indicators If you ever heara brake rubbing noise have the brake linings inspected If your pickupis not a C 3500HD model it has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake...

Page 328: ...dal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This couldbe a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your discbrakes adjust for w...

Page 329: ...ur battery from running down A CAUIION Also foryour audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engin...

Page 330: ...the four screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlamp 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Install the retainer to the...

Page 331: ...e headlamp lens assembly out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Put the new bulb into thelens assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Plug in the electrical connector 7 Put the headlamp...

Page 332: ...ze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while turning the socket to the left 5 Push in gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 6 Put the new bulb into the socket gently...

Page 333: ...ull the socket out of the lamp assembly 4 Push in gently on the bulb turn it tothe left and remove it from the socket 5 Put the new bulb into the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the...

Page 334: ...ening and turn the sidemarker bulb socketto the left and remove it 3 Pull the bulb straight out 4 5 6 of the socket Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight Put the socket back...

Page 335: ...fender 2 Turn the bulb socketto the left and remove it from thelens assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in untilit 5 Put the socket back in...

Page 336: ...Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 1 Remove the screws and lift off the lens 2 Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket 4 Replace the lens and tighterrthescrews 6 46...

Page 337: ...w bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 4 Replace the lens and tighten the screws Pickup Box Identification Lamps Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Models 1 Remove the screws and lampassembly 2 U...

Page 338: ...into the housing 6 Reinstall the lamp housing Taillamps PickupModels 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly 3 Remove the...

Page 339: ...il it is tight 6 Replace the bulbretainer 7 Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws 8 Close the tailgate Taillamps Chassis Cab Models 1 Using your hands peel the rubber seal away from th...

Page 340: ...nd pushing in gently turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Put the socket back in the lampassembly and replace the lensand lens seal To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly 1 Lift the wiper...

Page 341: ...e an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires...

Page 342: ...ast three hoursor driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell youthat underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you ca...

Page 343: ...possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time forNew Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information If your vehicle has dual rear...

Page 344: ...erent from your rear tires always usethe correct rotation pattern shown here when rotating your tires The dual tires are rotated as a pair and the inside rear tires become the outside rear tires When...

Page 345: ...n anemergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all therust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When I...

Page 346: ...heel Nut Torque in the Index The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears faster than the inner tire Your tires will wear more evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically If yo...

Page 347: ...tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizesmay also cause damage toyour vehicle Besure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels A CAUT...

Page 348: ...nt test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on braking straight ahead traction tests and doesno...

Page 349: ...t Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should havethe same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to rep...

Page 350: ...nt If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has dual wheels P265 75R16or LT265 75R16 sizetires don t use tire chains They can damage your...

Page 351: ...yourvehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Someare dangerous if y...

Page 352: ...hey set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the...

Page 353: ...ain 2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that...

Page 354: ...theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean thetop surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containingsilicones or waxes may cause annoyingreflections in the windshield and eve...

Page 355: ...Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is cleanif beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime fromthe windshield will stick tothe wiper blades a...

Page 356: ...ay be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from yourdealer See Appearance Care and Materials in theIndex Your vehicle may have a basecoatklearcoa...

Page 357: ...your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasivepolishes abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaningbrushes on them because you could damage the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but...

Page 358: ...erbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing...

Page 359: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 69...

Page 360: ...ts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to orderparts On this label is 0 the model designation 0 paint informatio...

Page 361: ...is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protected from short...

Page 362: ...lock access door To remove fusesif you don t have a fuseextractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse bl...

Page 363: ...mps Tailgate Lamps Front Sidemarkers Fog LampRelay Door Switch Illumination Fender Lamps Headlamp Switch Illumination Fuse Circuit Breaker 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Usage Air Bag System Wiper Moto...

Page 364: ...ule Power Windows Underhood Fusemelay Center The underhood fusehelay center is located in the rear of the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir Move the retainer clips for the cover to acc...

Page 365: ...ST RR LIGHTING Usage Horn Underhood Lamps Auxiliary Fan Injectors PCMNCM Not Used Air Conditioning Not Used Ignition Switch EGR Canister Purge EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid Heated 0 2 Fuel Heater Diesel E...

Page 366: ...y Mirror Sealed Beam Headlamps Composite Low Beam Headlamps Composite High Beam Headlamps Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp 2 9006 2 9005 194 2 2 1 194 1 194 2357NA 3057...

Page 367: ...HD Rear Tire Pressure Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W M R J Description 5 bolts 14mm Spark PlugGap 0 060inches 1 52mm 0 060inches 1 52mm 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Torque 140lb ft 190 Nam...

Page 368: ...the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications VIN Code Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Type Wiper Blade L...

Page 369: ...tywithFilter w 4 5 quarts 4 3 L M 5 quarts 4 8 L R 5 quarts 4 8 L J 6 6 quarts 6 3 L Oil filter shouldbe changed at every oil change Fuel Tank Capacity Approximate WPe Quantity Short Bed 26 gallons 98...

Page 370: ...f i NOTES 6 80...

Page 371: ...7 7 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short Trip City Intervals Long Trip Highway Definition Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 8 7 28 7 40 7 44 7 46 7 49 Short...

Page 372: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions fromyour vehicle To help protect...

Page 373: ...r vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recom...

Page 374: ...ned and supported service people will perform thework using genuine parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts shou...

Page 375: ...hese conditions cause engine oil to break down soone Y Short TripKity Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oiland Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubric...

Page 376: ...s onlysummarize maintenance services Be sure to followthe completemaintenance schedule on the following pages Long TripBghway Definition GasolineEngines I Follow this maintenance schedule only if none...

Page 377: ...omatic Transmission Service vehicles over8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditionsonly Long Tripmighway Intervals GasolineEngines I Every 60 000 Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspectio...

Page 378: ...nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated inte...

Page 379: ...15 000miles 25 000 km 0 Standard Differential Check fluid level and add fluid asneeded at every oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing atrailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000miles 25 000...

Page 380: ...Miles 10 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add...

Page 381: ...y 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control...

Page 382: ...is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis...

Page 383: ...nths 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 Rotate tires See Tire Inspectio...

Page 384: ...ds and underhood An Emission ControlService See footnote velocity joints and axle seals forleaking See footnote bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Se...

Page 385: ...otate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern...

Page 386: ...RVICEDBY 1 I DATE I I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBX I 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichev...

Page 387: ...rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I 1 MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filterif the vehicle s GVWR is over In...

Page 388: ...0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed...

Page 389: ...eck readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shieldsand u...

Page 390: ...ission Control Service See footnote Inspect fuel tank capand lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnoteJf Rotate...

Page 391: ...ote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 mo...

Page 392: ...ry 3 months whichever occurs first Seefootnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at eachbrake relining whichever occurs first Check readfront axlefluid lev...

Page 393: ...Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and a...

Page 394: ...ents 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 forleaking See footnote 90 000 Miles 1...

Page 395: ...to vehicles sold in the United States 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs f...

Page 396: ...st 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity j...

Page 397: ...filter Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change 0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions...

Page 398: ...nt suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides rear driveline center splines front axle propshaft spline and brake pe...

Page 399: ...00 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Check r...

Page 400: ...000 Miles 50 000 km DATE I MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I DATE I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 12m...

Page 401: ...or every12 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluidas needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Se...

Page 402: ...Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s G...

Page 403: ...dditional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs fi...

Page 404: ...ge orlooseness Adjust or replace as required This is aNoise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote 0...

Page 405: ...0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 12months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid...

Page 406: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis compo...

Page 407: ...proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate...

Page 408: ...onControl Service An Emission Control Service 90 F 32 C or higher Inhilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Manual transmi...

Page 409: ...refill cooling system or every 40 months since last service 1 MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED B Y whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser...

Page 410: ...erform these underhood checks 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 Level...

Page 411: ...cleaner filteris dirty and needsto be changed Check indicatorat least twicea year or when your oil is changed See Air Cleaner inthe Index for more information Inspectyour air cleaner filter restrictio...

Page 412: ...not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The startershould work only in PARK...

Page 413: ...se button try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button The key should turn to LOCK only when you press thekey button On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK Parking Brake and A...

Page 414: ...plete 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 caus...

Page 415: ...inks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leak...

Page 416: ...eCoolant in the Index Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Manual Transmissio...

Page 417: ...tegory GC or GC LB GM Part No 105 1344 or equivalent Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 orSAE 80W 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant USAGE Differential C3 HD3500 Trucks With Dana Rear Axle Transfer Case Windshield...

Page 418: ...GI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi Pu ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent Multi Pu ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 orequivalent USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Tailgate Handle Multi...

Page 419: ...ervice in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance canbe added on the followingrecord pages Also you should r...

Page 420: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 50...

Page 421: ...edure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Chevrolet Roadside AssistanceProgram Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution P...

Page 422: ...owever 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 r...

Page 423: ...nch For help outsideof the United Statesand Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Is...

Page 424: ...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 425: ...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 network of dealer...

Page 426: ...conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1998Chevrolet passenger car and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer f...

Page 427: ...owing availableto give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number VIN License plate number 0 Vehicle color 0 Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached 0 Vehicle mileage 0 Descriptio...

Page 428: ...Note All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your Chevrolet dealer service management Claim amountsshould reflect all actual costs 0 Chevrolet Courtesy Transportation is not p...

Page 429: ...can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairsor interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevroletvoluntarily pa...

Page 430: ...olet Customer Assistance Center at1 800 222 1020 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separatewarranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNI...

Page 431: ...otify us Please callus at 1 800 222 1020or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 7047 Troy MI 48007 7047 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 80...

Page 432: ...rvice Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehi...

Page 433: ...TED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER SNAME ATTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIMETELEPHONENO 0 AREA CODE GM CHE OR098 Prices are subject to change without notice...

Page 434: ...f i NOTES 8 14...

Page 435: ...6 79 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 59 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 67 Antenna 3 26 Antifreeze 6 28 6 79 7 46 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 68 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Appearance Care 6 6 I Appearance Car...

Page 436: ...rheadConsole 2 5 1 Center Passenger Position 1 32 Certification Label 4 43 Certificatioflire Label 4 43 Chains Safety 4 56 Chains Tire 6 60 Changing a Flat Tire 5 23 ChargingSystemLight 2 66 Check Gag...

Page 437: ...ext Telephone Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 68 Damage Sheet Metal 6 67 Daytime Running Lamps 2 42 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Li...

Page 438: ...18 Fabric Cleaning 6 62 FanControl Climate Control System 3 2 3 3 Fender Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 45 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 8 FillingYourTank 6 6 Filter Air 6 18 6 78 Finish Care 6...

Page 439: ...le Linkage 7 44 Transfer Case Four wheel Drive 7 45 InstrumentPanel 2 60 Cleaning 6 64 Cluster 2 62 FuseBlock 6 72 Intensity Control 2 43 Interior Lamps 2 43 Halogen Bulbs 6 39 HazardWarning Flashers...

Page 440: ...5 Loading YourVehicle 4 43 Lighter 2 58 Lights CheckGages 2 74 Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving 4 14 LockoutSwitch 2 33 Locks Cylinders 7 41 Door 2 5 IgnitionTransmissionCheck 7 43 KeyLockCyl...

Page 441: ...oad Recovery 4 I 1 Oil Engine 6 14 7 46 Opener Garage Door 2 5 1 Overheating Engine 5 I3 Owner Checks and Services 7 40 Owner Publications Ordering 8 11 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 68 Park Shifting...

Page 442: ...cants 7 46 Recovery Hooks 5 37 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 15 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 41 Refrigerants AirConditioning 6 79 Towing 5 12 Replacement Bulbs 6 39 6 76 Parts 6 78 Wheel 6 59 Replacing Saf...

Page 443: ...t Position 1 60 1 62 Questions and Answers 1 13 Safety Warnings and Symbols 111 SecurityLight 2 73 Service 6 2 Bulletins Ordering 8 11 8 12 Manuals Ordering 8 11 8 12 Parts Identification Label 6 70 P...

Page 444: ...Thermostat 6 32 ThirdDoor 2 4 TiltSteeringWheel 2 34 Time Setting the 3 7 Tirechains 6 60 TireLoading 4 43 Tires 6 51 BuyingNew 6 56 Chains 6 60 ChangingaFlat 5 23 Cleaning 6 67 Inflation 6 52 Alignm...

Page 445: ...nce When Towing 4 59 Total Weight on Tires 4 55 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 57 Underbody Maintenance 6 68 Underhood Fuse Relay Center 6 74 Vehicle Control 4 5 DamageWarnings iv Identification...

Page 446: ...Fluid 2 37 6 33 7 47 FluidLevelCheck 7 40 WindshieldWipers 2 36 Blade Replacement 6 50 6 78 Cleaning the Blades 6 65 Fuses 6 71 Winter Driving i 4 36 Wiper Blades Cleaning 6 65 Wiring Headlamp 6 71 W...

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