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Page 1: ...ent conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manu...

Page 2: ...sion whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it s...

Page 3: ...Index in back 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 find a number of safety cautions in this boo...

Page 4: ...that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the n...

Page 5: ...ymbols have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER W...

Page 6: ...yellowblue vi Model Reference This manual covers these models Cargo Van Passenger Van...

Page 7: ...e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 17 Driver Position 1 25 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 26 Right Front Passenger Position 1 2...

Page 8: ...the vehicle is moving The sudden movement 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 vehicle is not moving 2 Way Front Seat Th...

Page 9: ...umbar support Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support Power Seats If Equipped If you have this feature there will be a control pad on the inboard side of the driver and...

Page 10: ...adjust the seatback You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever lean forward and the seat will go to...

Page 11: ...ould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback up...

Page 12: ...the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there...

Page 13: ...de the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place The non touring center bench seat has a pivoting right armres...

Page 14: ...in an upright and locked position For details about headrests see Head Restraints in this section Removing the Rear Seats To remove the rear seats do the following 1 If you are removing the center sea...

Page 15: ...buckles in the passenger s side rear storage bin Route the belt out of the forward edge of the storage bin Close the cover to retain the belt 4 Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the s...

Page 16: ...Your seat release latch lever is sprung with a two stage mechanism To fully release the latch two levels of lift effort will be required First a low effort to overcome the first stage and then a moder...

Page 17: ...e seat while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback Move the seatback into the upright position Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position 4 If you are replacing...

Page 18: ...can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be ser...

Page 19: ...ew crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes wal...

Page 20: ...yellowblue 1 14 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 21: ...yellowblue 1 15 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 22: ...belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why shou...

Page 23: ...Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller c...

Page 24: ...to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bon...

Page 25: ...adjuster to the 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...

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

Page 27: ...ION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This coul...

Page 28: ...ously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic...

Page 29: ...u can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would appl...

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

Page 31: ...oor on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously...

Page 32: ...y belt except for one thing If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and s...

Page 33: ...llover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants Next Generation air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the pa...

Page 34: ...g system is designed 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 part of this...

Page 35: ...lue 1 29 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger...

Page 36: ...ed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 11 to 16 mph 18 to 26 km h The threshold level can...

Page 37: ...garded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates i...

Page 38: ...e NOTICE If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the a...

Page 39: ...lified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it kee...

Page 40: ...ose who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat O...

Page 41: ...it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so...

Page 42: ...s And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over...

Page 43: ...shoulder belt comfort guides This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort gui...

Page 44: ...e from its storage clip on the side of the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the...

Page 45: ...4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store th...

Page 46: ...t Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt lon...

Page 47: ...ncludes infants and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in ev...

Page 48: ...y be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries So be sure that any child small enough for one is always pr...

Page 49: ...l a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240...

Page 50: ...e children properly in your vehicle CAUTION A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s...

Page 51: ...ehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240...

Page 52: ...s When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used...

Page 53: ...estraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in...

Page 54: ...hese forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a...

Page 55: ...o 27 kg or even up to 36 kg and about four to eight years of age A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however...

Page 56: ...the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here...

Page 57: ...icle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collisi...

Page 58: ...has one 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 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the lat...

Page 59: ...traint 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 as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in diff...

Page 60: ...ure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch p...

Page 61: ...push 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 as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull...

Page 62: ...r bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle is a cargo van do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward...

Page 63: ...seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder bel...

Page 64: ...restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To re...

Page 65: ...dow so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But...

Page 66: ...der belt is very close to 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 on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s...

Page 67: ...belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits...

Page 68: ...fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and a...

Page 69: ...belt that says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If belts are cut or dam...

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Page 71: ...2 16 Ignition Positions 2 17 Starting Your Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 20 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 23 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into PARK P 2 26 Shifting Out of PARK P...

Page 72: ...a vehicle with 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...

Page 73: ...s a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag NOT...

Page 74: ...ront side door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors you must open the hatch first See Hatch Release in the Index Rear doors can only...

Page 75: ...e both doors are completely closed The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 degrees To fully open the rear doors push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up...

Page 76: ...be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Entry System For more information see Keyless Ent...

Page 77: ...ned Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Keyless Entry System Option If your vehicle has this...

Page 78: ...may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Opera...

Page 79: ...tic from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter Use one PanasonicR three volt type CR2032 or equivalent battery Your transmitter housing snaps apart for ease in battery rep...

Page 80: ...rom the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for eight seconds The door locks shou...

Page 81: ...e front of the sliding door near the security door lock This feature prevents passengers from opening the sliding side door from the inside To use this feature do the following 1 Move the lever all th...

Page 82: ...de 2 Move the lever all the way down CAUTION If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sur...

Page 83: ...n on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on anything but MAX A C That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outl...

Page 84: ...ed and so will your ignition and transmission Also remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sig...

Page 85: ...an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance in the Index New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the...

Page 86: ...e vehicle move Don t leave the keys in the vehicle with children Use your ignition key to start your vehicle The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions ACCESSORY A...

Page 87: ...ehicle is being towed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This starts your engine NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is...

Page 88: ...r pedal all the way down for five more seconds unless it starts sooner 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops wait 15 seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the k...

Page 89: ...an ungrounded 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 p...

Page 90: ...hift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the...

Page 91: ...ift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index...

Page 92: ...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 reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start y...

Page 93: ...rking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever located on the lower left side of the steering column NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to...

Page 94: ...ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re p...

Page 95: ...ing brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless y...

Page 96: ...f PARK P CAUTION Before shifting out of PARK P you must fully apply your regular brakes your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued can mo...

Page 97: ...unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your ve...

Page 98: ...ark in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PA...

Page 99: ...o separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions You may experience a brief vehicle vibration upon acceleration w...

Page 100: ...N It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing out windows rear hatch or rear doors open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciou...

Page 101: ...ur legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the whe...

Page 102: ...t just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signa...

Page 103: ...from you to LOW For high speed wiping turn the band further to HIGH To stop the wipers turn the band to OFF Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to...

Page 104: ...indshield washer If the fluid level is low in the washer bottle you may not be able to wash your rear window If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Cruise Contr...

Page 105: ...ease it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control...

Page 106: ...utton briefly Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the...

Page 107: ...urn the dial up to the first notch for full intensity If you turn the dial to the second notch your interior lamps will come on Turn the dial next to the lamp switch down to dim your instrument panel...

Page 108: ...re on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is a reminder...

Page 109: ...in the interior lamps will not come on when any of the vehicle s doors are open This feature is helpful when you want to leave your door s open for an extended period of time and do not want to run th...

Page 110: ...come with a remote control adjustment switch The switch is located on the driver s door To move a mirror turn the knob in the middle of the control to L for the driver s side mirror or to R for the p...

Page 111: ...r vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing...

Page 112: ...onal sliding tray storage compartment it is under the front passenger s seat To open the compartment move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward If you have rear storage compartments pu...

Page 113: ...e pocket on the passenger s side of the engine cover console Overhead Console Option The overhead console includes reading lamps a compartment for a garage door opener a temperature and compass displa...

Page 114: ...rhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener 1 To install the garage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward 2 Peel the protective backing from the...

Page 115: ...he compartment door closed press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you should...

Page 116: ...ecorded with the ignition on If the outside temperature is 37_F 3_C or lower the display will toggle between the word ICE and the current temperature every eight seconds This is a warning to the drive...

Page 117: ...both buttons 4 Press US MET until your zone number appears on the display 5 Press MODE to enter your zone number Your variance is now set and the display will return to the COMP TEMP mode TRIP Once in...

Page 118: ...arp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed for larger heavier items You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it Luggage Carrier Option If you have a lugga...

Page 119: ...the main weight as far forward as you can Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Inde...

Page 120: ...de front cupholder To remove the front ashtray open it and gently pull it slightly past its stop To remove the ashtray on the sliding door open it press down on the inside tab and pull out You may hav...

Page 121: ...tlets You can plug auxiliary electrical equipment into accessory power outlets Just pull up from the bottom of the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any elect...

Page 122: ...wo conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications...

Page 123: ...transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter make sure that you have followed the directions ex...

Page 124: ...n turns solid the garage door opener has a rolling code system In a rolling code system the garage door motor head unit must be trained to the universal transmitter Training a Garage Door Opener with...

Page 125: ...motor head unit Check that the training was successful The motor head unit indicator light should no longer be flashing The garage door opener should now recognize the universal transmitter You may ei...

Page 126: ...yellowblue 2 56 Instrument Panel...

Page 127: ...ft Lever F Ignition Switch G Rear Defogger Option H Comfort Controls I Rear A C Control Option J Rear Heater Control Option K Rear Washer Wiper Option L Front Ashtray M Accessory Power Outlets N Cupho...

Page 128: ...er Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel remains and many other things you ll need to...

Page 129: ...dometer when you press the TRIP button To reset the trip odometer press and hold the TRIP button To change back to the regular odometer press the TRIP button again Warning Lights Gages and Indicators...

Page 130: ...ll come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells yo...

Page 131: ...turn off all your accessories such as the radio and heater air conditioner Voltmeter When your engine is not running but the ignition is on in the RUN position the gage shows your battery s state of c...

Page 132: ...or good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when...

Page 133: ...akes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have...

Page 134: ...cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any pro...

Page 135: ...may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required D Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detec...

Page 136: ...your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on accel...

Page 137: ...d NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key to START The light wil...

Page 138: ...damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You will have this light on the instru...

Page 139: ...uel as soon as possible Here are things some owners ask about None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage D At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads F Full D The fuel t...

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Page 141: ...ption 3 9 Audio Systems 3 9 Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button 3 9 Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons 3 9 AM FM Stereo 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equip...

Page 142: ...itioning controls will look like this Fan Knob This control has four positions To increase airflow turn the knob toward HI To decrease airflow move it toward LO Temperature Knob This knob is next to t...

Page 143: ...h this setting the heated outside air comes out of both the heater vents and defroster vents Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air The air conditioning compressor may operate in this se...

Page 144: ...loor The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows BLEND With this setting the heated outside air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents A...

Page 145: ...open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best You can use MAX...

Page 146: ...l produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defrosting Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremel...

Page 147: ...liner at the rear of the vehicle The rear heating vents are located next to the second and third seat on the driver s side of the vehicle near the floor You can move the vents to direct the flow of ai...

Page 148: ...ght comes on then release it The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition is in RUN You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button again The defogger will shut itself of...

Page 149: ...correct hour appears on the display Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold MN until the correct minute app...

Page 150: ...thin five 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...

Page 151: ...wer knob to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower...

Page 152: ...stem will scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations Setting the Tone BASS S...

Page 153: ...nd play the radio CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the...

Page 154: ...stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The sound will mute while see...

Page 155: ...Edisplaywillgoblank Ifastation is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE Press this button to select a...

Page 156: ...ration PROG 2 Press this button to switch from one side of the tape to the other NEXT 3 Press the NEXT button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection A minimum three second blank gap...

Page 157: ...revent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will disp...

Page 158: ...e as necessary 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...

Page 159: ...for the location you are in the radio display will show the channel number P1 P6 for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station Setting the Tone BASS Press lightly on this knob to rel...

Page 160: ...s and the disc should play CD and a CD symbol will also appear on the display Anytime you are playing a CD the letters CD will be next to the CD symbol If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on th...

Page 161: ...in to return to the time display AM FM While in the CD mode press this button to stop playing the CD and play the radio The CD symbol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either AM...

Page 162: ...ns even when the primary radio power is off VOL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume Push the knob back into its sto...

Page 163: ...a cassette tape is playing press this button to go to the other side of the tape TAPE CD With a cassette tape CD in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a cassette tape CD Press...

Page 164: ...air Wait about an hour and try again D You are driving on a very rough road Please contact your dealership if any error recurs or cannot be corrected PREV 1 Press this button to go back to the start o...

Page 165: ...to see what track is currently playing 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...

Page 166: ...procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four dig...

Page 167: ...e or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2...

Page 168: ...ut 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable...

Page 169: ...nts direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your...

Page 170: ...ning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time If your vehicle is equipped with the AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or AC...

Page 171: ...in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edg...

Page 172: ...yellowblue 3 32 NOTES...

Page 173: ...ve Driving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Steering 4 11 Off Road Recovery 4 11 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4...

Page 174: ...st preventable 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...

Page 175: ...rink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then dri...

Page 176: ...n some other 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 a...

Page 177: ...cohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that...

Page 178: ...bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more...

Page 179: ...r brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may tak...

Page 180: ...e wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver cou...

Page 181: ...urves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physic...

Page 182: ...s and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the proble...

Page 183: ...ssing 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 error in judgme...

Page 184: ...her cars are lined 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...

Page 185: ...eration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to g...

Page 186: ...ving D Drive defensively D Don t drink and drive D Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep mor...

Page 187: ...to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching...

Page 188: ...ay get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make i...

Page 189: ...es Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could...

Page 190: ...droplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If yo...

Page 191: ...Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and e...

Page 192: ...merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once y...

Page 193: ...vice have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are...

Page 194: ...red What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes movin...

Page 195: ...ll the work of 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 have your engine running and your...

Page 196: ...h and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you...

Page 197: ...Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would...

Page 198: ...to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing...

Page 199: ...r slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your head...

Page 200: ...ludes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the...

Page 201: ...or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle...

Page 202: ...you determine your GCWR Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and in...

Page 203: ...e read this section carefully before you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points D There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions h...

Page 204: ...d options Vehicle Axle Ratio Max Trailer Wt Two Wheel Drive 3 23 3 42 3 73 4 500 lbs 1 816 kg 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg All Wheel Drive 3 42 3 73 4 500 lbs 1 816 kg 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg Maxi...

Page 205: ...rying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you re using a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total load...

Page 206: ...m your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety ch...

Page 207: ...s If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO cou...

Page 208: ...rking This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working...

Page 209: ...your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occas...

Page 210: ...After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D Start your engine D Shift into a gear and D Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowl...

Page 211: ...rags on the ground The eight wire harness must be routed out of your vehicle between the rear door and the floor with enough of the harness left on both sides so that the trailer or the body won t pul...

Page 212: ...yellowblue 4 40 NOTES...

Page 213: ...an occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 7 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Engine Overheating 5 10 Cooling System 5 18 Engine Fan Noise 5 18 If a Tire Goe...

Page 214: ...g flasher button is located on top of the steering column Press the button down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position...

Page 215: ...on t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelco...

Page 216: ...eries In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 5 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find t...

Page 217: ...e will go to a jump starting stud Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure...

Page 218: ...e electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to...

Page 219: ...damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle...

Page 220: ...you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of ste...

Page 221: ...r conditioner and it s on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the...

Page 222: ...Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at the ADD mark If it isn t...

Page 223: ...e NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant o...

Page 224: ...ble water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain w...

Page 225: ...nt on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the...

Page 226: ...dly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is ho...

Page 227: ...ure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to...

Page 228: ...mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back...

Page 229: ...he radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace t...

Page 230: ...Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever...

Page 231: ...or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn...

Page 232: ...the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover 2 Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise 3 Remove the nut and washer then pull the wheel blocks off t...

Page 233: ...rear of your vehicle You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire The ratchet has an UP side It also has a DOWN side 6 Attach the ratchet with the DOWN side facing you to the extens...

Page 234: ...t counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 9 When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer plate...

Page 235: ...carefully pry along the edge of the hub cap until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove the hub cap with your bare hands If you have the styled steel wheel or aluminum...

Page 236: ...and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Then put your spare tire near the flat tire 2 With the DOWN side facing you use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t...

Page 237: ...yellowblue 5 25 4 Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 5 Turn the ratchet clockwise That will raise the jack lift head a little 6 Position the jack under the vehicle...

Page 238: ...yellowblue 5 26 Front Position Rear Position...

Page 239: ...e jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before ra...

Page 240: ...e vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or greas...

Page 241: ...29 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 12 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mar...

Page 242: ...ce and to the proper torque specification 13 Remove the wheel blocks NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cove...

Page 243: ...up all the way Try to move the tire with your hands to make sure it is securely in place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you...

Page 244: ...here you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spar...

Page 245: ...arts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on y...

Page 246: ...yellowblue 5 34 NOTES...

Page 247: ...er 6 20 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 24 All Wheel Drive 6 25 Rear Axle 6 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 27 Thermostat 6 27 Engine Coolant 6 30 Power Steering Fluid 6 31 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 32 Brak...

Page 248: ...If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service...

Page 249: ...recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Associati...

Page 250: ...our service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your e...

Page 251: ...o club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your...

Page 252: ...cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the wa...

Page 253: ...ctricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only into...

Page 254: ...lude liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a h...

Page 255: ...yellowblue 6 9 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood...

Page 256: ...see A Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location B Coolant Fill Location C Oil Dipstick Location D Transmission Dipstick Fill Location E Engine Air Cleaner Filter F Engine Oil Fill Location G Brake Master...

Page 257: ...d down and close it firmly Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground...

Page 258: ...one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your...

Page 259: ...nstitute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have yo...

Page 260: ...otection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine O...

Page 261: ...er or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real thre...

Page 262: ...ng the two nuts that secure it in place The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver s and passenger s side corners 3 Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the ex...

Page 263: ...yellowblue 6 17 4 Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside 5 Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove it...

Page 264: ...e front of the dash When removing the cover be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim 7 Disconnect the AM radio ground strap 8 Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide it rearward Then...

Page 265: ...t into place Make sure all of the fastener clips engage and the extension fits properly in place Replace and tighten the two screws 6 Install the two nuts to secure the extension in place Engine Air C...

Page 266: ...ch will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is...

Page 267: ...ding if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving D When outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed...

Page 268: ...luid Level D Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running D With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P D With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever throug...

Page 269: ...transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid...

Page 270: ...r they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance...

Page 271: ...to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Rear Axle When to Che...

Page 272: ...e Index Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure t...

Page 273: ...th engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up...

Page 274: ...your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolan...

Page 275: ...diator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at...

Page 276: ...mpartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and lo...

Page 277: ...s full NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and...

Page 278: ...kes won t 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 too mu...

Page 279: ...but not over the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only...

Page 280: ...itched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firml...

Page 281: ...adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and wo...

Page 282: ...Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedur...

Page 283: ...7 Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps 1 Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer 2 Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp 3 Plug the new lamp into the connector 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstal...

Page 284: ...mps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the two screws from the sidemarker turn signal lamp 3 Completely remove the sidemarker turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker turn s...

Page 285: ...ove the screw located behind the corner reflector to remove the entire corner reflector 5 Remove the remaining three screws the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from th...

Page 286: ...oved Front Turn Signal Lamps 1 Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the parking turn signal lamp assembly 2 Remove the lamp assembly 3 Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while turni...

Page 287: ...yellowblue 6 41 Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Remove the two screws from behind the door 3 Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket...

Page 288: ...blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking See Wiper Blade Check in Section 7 of this manual under Part B Owner Checks and Services for more information To replace your wi...

Page 289: ...nd a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause seriou...

Page 290: ...ire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D R...

Page 291: ...res always use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as sho...

Page 292: ...size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Per...

Page 293: ...th the wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades ti...

Page 294: ...gned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades a...

Page 295: ...ir replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have t...

Page 296: ...nly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has P235 65R15 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your v...

Page 297: ...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 Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When...

Page 298: ...orn D If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt...

Page 299: ...our upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean clot...

Page 300: ...often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use abrasive cleaners...

Page 301: ...ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap D...

Page 302: ...oon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout th...

Page 303: ...Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such a...

Page 304: ...last plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse...

Page 305: ...ertificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service P...

Page 306: ...otected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away...

Page 307: ...erhood electrical center You can remove fuses with the fuse puller Remember to replace any of the spare fuses you use so you will have some if you ever need them again If you ever have a problem on th...

Page 308: ...tch Keyless Entry Cluster Overhead Console Interior Lamps Module 5 Rear Defogger 6 Cruise Module Cruise Control Switch Electrochromic Mirror 7 Power Outlets DLC Subwoofer Amplifier 8 Starter Enable Re...

Page 309: ...15 DRL Lamps 16 Front Turn Signals Rear Turn Signals Trailer Turn Signals Back up Lamps BTSI Solenoid 17 Radio ATC Standby 2000 Series Main Feed Rear Seat Audio Controls Fuse Circuit Breaker Usage 18...

Page 310: ...rear of the engine compartment on the driver s side Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block Feed Usage AUX B Upfitter Battery Feed AUX A Upfitter Accessory Feed Relay A C R...

Page 311: ...noid Linear EGR Valve Solenoid VCM EGR HI IGN E A C Enable Relay Coil Fuse Circuit Breaker Usage ECM I Fuel Injectors 1 6 Crankshaft Position Sensor VCM Coil Driver Module EST LIGHTING Park Lamps Fuse...

Page 312: ...s Quantity Trade No Halogen Headlamps Sealed Beam 2 H6054 Halogen Headlamps Composite 2 9006 Low Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite 2 9005 High Beam Parking Turn Signal Lamps 2 3157NA Rear Stoplamps 2 2...

Page 313: ...tion Wheel Nut Torque Base or Optional Wheel 100 lb ft 140 N m Tire Pressures See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Cooling System Capacity Quantity without Rear Heater Quantity with Rear Heater 13 5...

Page 314: ...efrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your dealer Refrigerant should be added only by a qualified A C technician Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Type System Quantity R 134a C 60 2 0 lbs 0 91...

Page 315: ...PF52 Air Cleaner AC Type A1163C Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve AC Type CV769C Spark Plugs AC Type 41 932 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Fuel Filter AC Type GF481 Thermostat GM Part No 1...

Page 316: ...yellowblue 6 70 NOTES...

Page 317: ...uction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Short Trip City Definition 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals 7 6 Long Trip Highway Definition 7 7 Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 8 Short Trip City Sched...

Page 318: ...nance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the...

Page 319: ...ce information See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehi...

Page 320: ...rt tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people wi...

Page 321: ...e under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever o...

Page 322: ...maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the...

Page 323: ...earing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 60 000 Miles 100...

Page 324: ...life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and kingpin bushings...

Page 325: ...or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add f...

Page 326: ...ice j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for l...

Page 327: ...ever occurs first j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r...

Page 328: ...r every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add flu...

Page 329: ...add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Co...

Page 330: ...her In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the flu...

Page 331: ...and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals...

Page 332: ...additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every...

Page 333: ...r if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 48 000 Miles 80 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs f...

Page 334: ...ront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 54 000 Miles 90 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever o...

Page 335: ...ever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check con...

Page 336: ...ontrol Service j Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fue...

Page 337: ...ootnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index...

Page 338: ...rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis...

Page 339: ...Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 78 000 Miles 130 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 mont...

Page 340: ...first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant veloci...

Page 341: ...locity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote j For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Change automatic...

Page 342: ...e oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid...

Page 343: ...5 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Chec...

Page 344: ...both the fluid and filter j Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last...

Page 345: ...on warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the mai...

Page 346: ...and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or ev...

Page 347: ...oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check rear front axle flui...

Page 348: ...fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous...

Page 349: ...on pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis compo...

Page 350: ...al information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change b...

Page 351: ...elocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote j For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Change automatic...

Page 352: ...lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 mon...

Page 353: ...nge automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or hig...

Page 354: ...Miles 150 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footn...

Page 355: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months which...

Page 356: ...tic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter j Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system...

Page 357: ...heck the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixtur...

Page 358: ...s will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids...

Page 359: ...rks in any other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Page 360: ...roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking b...

Page 361: ...ines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Ins...

Page 362: ...onths or at oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect...

Page 363: ...the Index Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part...

Page 364: ...only GM Part No 1052271 Do not add friction modifier Automatic Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Fluid GM Part No 12378396 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring...

Page 365: ...s provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all mainte...

Page 366: ...yellowblue 7 50 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 367: ...r Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistan...

Page 368: ...partments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP...

Page 369: ...on or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Chevrolet...

Page 370: ...is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or di...

Page 371: ...If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse yo...

Page 372: ...ealer recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care D Toll free num...

Page 373: ...urtesy Care at any time For complete program details see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with...

Page 374: ...d to drive the vehicle until scheduling can be accomplished If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow...

Page 375: ...nformation Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specif...

Page 376: ...SA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the W...

Page 377: ...MI 48007 7047 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa...

Page 378: ...mation about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without P...

Page 379: ...99 90 00 1999 50 00 1999 20 00 1999 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM CHE ORD99 Prices are subject to ch...

Page 380: ...yellowblue 8 14 NOTES...

Page 381: ...49 All Wheel Drive 2 29 6 24 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 56 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 31 Antifreeze 6 27 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 63 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 26 Appearance Care 6 51...

Page 382: ...Center Passenger Position 1 40 Certification Tire Label 4 28 Chains Safety 4 34 Chains Tire 6 50 Changing a Flat Tire 5 19 Charging System Light 2 61 Check Engine Light 2 64 Check Gages Light 2 68 Che...

Page 383: ...eet Metal 6 57 Daytime Running Lamps 2 38 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 68 Dead Battery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 10 8 11 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger Rear Window 3 8 Defrosting 3 6 D...

Page 384: ...ed 6 15 When to Change 6 14 Exhaust Engine 2 13 2 27 2 28 2 30 4 27 4 34 4 35 Express Down Window 2 30 Exterior Lamps 2 37 Fabric Cleaning 6 52 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 7 Filling Your Tank...

Page 385: ...Low Beam Changer 2 32 On Reminder 2 37 Wiring 6 60 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Heating 3 6 High Beam Headlamps 2 32 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Hitches Trailer 4 34...

Page 386: ...AWD 2 68 Service Engine Soon 2 64 Loading Your Vehicle 4 28 Locks Cylinders 7 42 Door 2 6 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7 44 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 42 Power Door 2 6 Sliding Door Child Securi...

Page 387: ...Mirror 2 40 Overhead Console 2 43 Overheating Engine 5 8 Owner Checks and Services 7 41 Owner Publications Ordering 8 11 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 57 Park 2 20 Shifting Into 2 24 Shifting Out of...

Page 388: ...y Tank Coolant 5 12 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 27 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 68 Regulator Fuel 2 18 Remote Compact Disc Player 3 23 Removable Rear Seats 1 8 Replacement Bulbs 6 66 Parts 6 69 W...

Page 389: ...y 7 29 Long Trip Highway Definition 7 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 7 Short Trip City 7 8 Short Trip City Definition 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Seatback Lat...

Page 390: ...tments 2 41 Storage Vehicle 6 36 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 33 Sun Visors 2 51 Sunglasses Storage 2 48 Symbols Vehicle v Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 Tape Player Care 3 29 Temperature Compass D...

Page 391: ...on Tires 4 33 Towing 4 30 Turn Signals 4 37 Weight 4 32 Wiring Harness 4 39 Transmission Fluid Automatic 6 20 Transmitters Keyless Entry 2 7 Transportation Courtesy 8 8 Trip Odometer 2 59 TTY Users 8...

Page 392: ...6 55 Wheel Alignment 6 49 Ratchet 5 21 Replacement 6 49 Wrench 5 21 Windows 2 29 Express Down 2 30 Power 2 29 Swing Out 2 30 Windshield Washer 2 33 Fluid 6 31 Fluid Level Check 7 41 Rear 2 34 Windshie...

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