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Chevrolet 1999 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner'S Manual Download Page 53

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facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant

to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear

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facing infant

restraints 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 a
frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two
parts

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the base stays secured in the vehicle and

the seat part is removable.

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Summary of Contents for 1999 Silverado 1500 Pickup

Page 1: ...erent 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 ma...

Page 2: ...vision 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...

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 Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Chassis Cab...

Page 7: ...re Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 18 Driver Position 1 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 25 Right Front Passenger Positio...

Page 8: ...le 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 If your vehicle has a manual...

Page 9: ...r lower the front of the seat move the lever up or down in a continuous motion until the cushion reaches the desired height Manual Lumbar Control If Equipped If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment yo...

Page 10: ...shion by raising the rear edge of the button Lower the rear of the seat cushion by lowering the rear edge of the button Move the seat rearward by moving the whole button toward the rear of the vehicle...

Page 11: ...rt To decrease support press and hold the rear of the rocker switch Let go of the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support You can also reshape the back wing area of the low...

Page 12: ...r memory seat 1 Adjust the driver s seat to your desired position 2 Press the SET button and then press the 1 or 2 button of the memory control within five seconds When your vehicle is in PARK P press...

Page 13: ...setting Press the button again for the LO heat setting To turn off the heated seats press the button a third time An indicator light on the control will illuminate for each heat setting anytime the he...

Page 14: ...d like this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen T...

Page 15: ...n Pulling it forward past the last position will allow the restraint to return to its upright position Seatback Latches CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or c...

Page 16: ...nual driver side front bucket seat and the manual driver side split bench seat of your vehicle have an easy entry feature This makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat To operate the seat pull...

Page 17: ...il it latches with the seatback 3 Push and pull on the seat to make sure the seat is secure The extended cab s rear seat can also be folded open for more seating space To use the seat 1 Push rearward...

Page 18: ...h you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside...

Page 19: ...But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety bel...

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: ...greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult...

Page 24: ...rly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulde...

Page 25: ...belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 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 bones And you d be...

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: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the...

Page 32: ...e vehicle CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bag...

Page 33: ...symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air...

Page 34: ...late An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your ve...

Page 35: ...even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over th...

Page 36: ...won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts D You...

Page 37: ...ere s no crash You would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is ever in a flood or if it s exposed to water that soaks the carpet you can avoid needle...

Page 38: ...because no space is available in the rear seat s of my vehicle or D the child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front se...

Page 39: ...system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup and this ever happens don t let anyone whom the national government has...

Page 40: ...al have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index CAUTION For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key...

Page 41: ...ag system from 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 bef...

Page 42: ...If your vehicle has front and 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 long...

Page 43: ...utton on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident st...

Page 44: ...the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt acro...

Page 45: ...lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned...

Page 46: ...serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there...

Page 47: ...child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear...

Page 48: ...lowblue 1 42 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the be...

Page 49: ...the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Sma...

Page 50: ...ild small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck i...

Page 51: ...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 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: ...ut the Restraint Regular Cab Pickup The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger seat If you want to secure a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s se...

Page 57: ...t turn off the passenger s air bag See AIR BAG OFF Switch and Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position in the Index for more on this including important safety information CAUTION A...

Page 58: ...ap and that the strap be anchored If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup an anchor bracket is located behind the right front passenger s...

Page 59: ...get a special kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions and then install the anchor for you This work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the...

Page 60: ...the top strap if the child restraint 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 r...

Page 61: ...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 the child restraint in different directions...

Page 62: ...If you have an extended cab pickup you can secure a child restraint in the center rear seat position There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model If you want to secure a c...

Page 63: ...it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the rel...

Page 64: ...child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag There s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the...

Page 65: ...as it will go Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat CAUTION If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned of...

Page 66: ...uctions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag If you are using a rear facing...

Page 67: ...uckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retrac...

Page 68: ...ger If you were using a rear facing child restraint turn on the right front passenger s air bag when you remove the rear facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting t...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed g...

Page 73: ...tarting Your Gasoline Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 20 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Manual Transmission Operation 2 27 Four Wheel Drive If Equipped 2 33 Parking Brake 2 34 S...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...to assist you with obtaining replacements Rear Access Door Extended Cab Your vehicle is equipped with a rear access door that allows easier access to the rear area of the extended cab To open the rea...

Page 76: ...ssengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop...

Page 77: ...oor slide the lever rearward To unlock the door slide the lever forward Power Door Locks If Equipped If your vehicle has this power door lock switch press the raised side of the switch marked L on eit...

Page 78: ...perates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following tw...

Page 79: ...s can be turned off by pressing the horn button again waiting for 30 seconds or starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent an...

Page 80: ...s not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transm...

Page 81: ...1 Remove the theft deterrent bracket from the lower tailgate hinge located on the passenger s side of the vehicle Rotate the bolt counterclockwise to remove 2 Raise the tailgate slightly and release b...

Page 82: ...so will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your key out also locks your transmission Also remember to lock the doors If the key is in the ignition with any door open and you t...

Page 83: ...sh and the horn will sound for about two minutes then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door...

Page 84: ...be serviced by an authorized service center PasslockR Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the igniti...

Page 85: ...ke linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer...

Page 86: ...F C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off fo...

Page 87: ...l to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Button Manual Transmission The ignition key cannot be removed from the igniti...

Page 88: ...Supplement Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N...

Page 89: ...e starts let go of the key Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed if you have to until your engine has run for a while 2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could...

Page 90: ...n START If it doesn t start in 10 seconds push the accelerator 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...

Page 91: ...ed 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 vo...

Page 92: ...on for an extended period it is recommended that you remove the IGN 0 fuse from the instrument panel fuse block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the...

Page 93: ...ge your transmission Shift 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 I...

Page 94: ...This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2...

Page 95: ...se your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill On cold days approximately 32_F 0_C or colder your transmission is designed to shift differently until the engine reaches...

Page 96: ...RST 1 at excessive vehicle speeds the shift lever will not move into the FIRST 1 position until vehicle speed is reduced SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND 2 Then slowly let up on t...

Page 97: ...engine and parking your vehicle 5 Speed VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines Here s how to operate your transmission FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clut...

Page 98: ...pped Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle Shift Speed...

Page 99: ...e SHIFT light when the transfer case is in 4 Wheel Low Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift Four Wheel Drive If Equipped If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine s driving po...

Page 100: ...r s lighting is normal An indicator on the bezel near the lever shows you the transfer case settings 2 Wheel High 2H This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations Your front a...

Page 101: ...ep snow and climbing or descending steep hills You can shift from 2 Wheel High 2H to 4 Wheel High 4H or from 4 Wheel High 4H to 2 Wheel High 2H while the vehicle is moving Your front axle will engage...

Page 102: ...reet and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO 4WD This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable...

Page 103: ...See Recreational Vehicle Towing or Towing Your Vehicle in the Index for more information Indicator lights in the switches show which setting you are in The indicator lights will come on briefly when...

Page 104: ...hicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4HI AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch You must wait for the 4HI AUTO 4WD or 2HI indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifti...

Page 105: ...d position Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system wa...

Page 106: ...tion shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmission Only CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P...

Page 107: ...even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with yo...

Page 108: ...can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drive...

Page 109: ...ng Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push your...

Page 110: ...r Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to roll even if the manual transmission is in gear You or someone else could be serious...

Page 111: ...Continued CAUTION Continued 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...

Page 112: ...Index CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift 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...

Page 113: ...nal preferences demand more control the button should be pressed in with the indicator light illuminated This switch position indicates FIRM levels of ride control or damping The following guide can a...

Page 114: ...and crank on each door to raise or lower manual windows Power Windows If Equipped If you have the optional power windows the controls are on each of the side doors The driver s door has a switch for t...

Page 115: ...latch open and swing the glass out The latch will catch when the window is fully open and hold the window in the open position Sliding Rear Window If Equipped To open the sliding rear window unlock t...

Page 116: ...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 wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Th...

Page 117: ...d it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If you move the lever all the way up or down and the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate a signal...

Page 118: ...ff To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you but not so far that you hear it click If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you h...

Page 119: ...ce and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshiel...

Page 120: ...ut 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will disengage CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control o...

Page 121: ...al The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake...

Page 122: ...second 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 pedal y...

Page 123: ...he headlamps Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn off your lamps and put the system in auto headlamp mode Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside your automatic headlamp...

Page 124: ...urned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY To disable the chime rotate the thumbwheel all the way down In the automatic mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF Daytime...

Page 125: ...mp system when you need it Fog Lamps If Equipped If you have fog lamps use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your parking lamps and or low beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamp...

Page 126: ...ent Panel Intensity Control The instrument panel intensity control is located to the right of the headlamp switch Rotate the thumbwheel up to adjust the instrument panel lights To turn on the dome lam...

Page 127: ...e the DOME OVERRIDE button located below the parking headlamp knob to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are opened or remain off To turn the lamps off press the button into th...

Page 128: ...uce glare from headlamps behind you after dark Push the tab away from you for normal daytime operation Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass If Equipped Your vehicle may have an electroch...

Page 129: ...e mirror will display the compass heading When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause...

Page 130: ...ng a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to...

Page 131: ...adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you Pull out on the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors If Equipped The cont...

Page 132: ...Storage Compartments Your vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often used items Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument panel Use these spaces for items such as...

Page 133: ...t firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close to the center of the opener as possible 3 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener fir...

Page 134: ...nd add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly Sunglasses Storage Compartment If you have the long overhead console the center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently stor...

Page 135: ...l Center Console Storage Area If Equipped Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it insert the console key into the lock and unlock the console Press the button a...

Page 136: ...and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray The front ashtray is located near the center of the instrument panel Pull on the bottom of the ashtray door to open it NOTICE If you store paper or other things tha...

Page 137: ...ld small items such as maps or a thin notebook The passenger s side sun visor may have a vanity mirror Cellular Telephone If Equipped Your vehicle may be prewired for a cellular telephone Please consu...

Page 138: ...yellowblue 2 66 Instrument Panel...

Page 139: ...witch I Audio System J Comfort Control System K Glove Box L Passenger Air Bag Off Switch M Manual Selectable Ride Control If Equipped N Ashtray O Storage Area or Compact Disc Player If Equipped P Rear...

Page 140: ...n Canada Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission clusters similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going abo...

Page 141: ...display the odometer reading with the ignition off press the reset button Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours the engine has run To display the hour meter turn the ign...

Page 142: ...your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving...

Page 143: ...seconds Then the light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not wor...

Page 144: ...rong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup and this ever h...

Page 145: ...ormal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system t...

Page 146: ...op carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Y...

Page 147: ...less If you are pulling a load or going up hills it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250_F 122_C mark If the gage reaches the 260_F 125_C mark it indicates that the cooling...

Page 148: ...erature falls below 260_F 127_C If the transmission continues to operate above 265_F 130_C please contact your nearest dealer or the GM Roadside Assistance Center NOTICE If you keep driving your vehic...

Page 149: ...system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may n...

Page 150: ...eing hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicl...

Page 151: ...ge the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service...

Page 152: ...om neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Cruise Light If Equipped The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index 4WD...

Page 153: ...as soon as possible Here are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage D At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage rea...

Page 154: ...s on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or some other charging system problem Have it checked right away Driving with this message displayed could drai...

Page 155: ...ssion operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis see Scheduled Maintenance in the Index for the proper t...

Page 156: ...pped A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis see Schedule...

Page 157: ...gines Only This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode See Engine Overheating in the Index for further i...

Page 158: ...o monitors the PasslockR System If the security message is displayed continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock System Your vehicle will not be protected by Passl...

Page 159: ...art of each ignition cycle For more information see Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index CARGO LAMP ON This message is displayed when the cargo lamp is turned on and the ignition key is turned to RUN...

Page 160: ...yellowblue 2 88 NOTES...

Page 161: ...ilation System 3 8 Audio Systems 3 8 Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button 3 8 Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons 3 9 AM FM Stereo 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player...

Page 162: ...y VENT This setting directs the air through the instrument panel outlets BI LEVEL Air is delivered through the heater floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets The air flow can be divided...

Page 163: ...irects the air through the instrument panel outlets and the center floor console if equipped BI LEVEL Air is delivered through the instrument panel outlets and center floor console outlets if equipped...

Page 164: ...direct the system to use outside air Pressing the OUTSIDE AIR button will cancel the RECIRCULATION button RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh outside air entering your vehicle...

Page 165: ...sed to keep unwanted odors and or dust from entering the vehicle When using the air conditioner turn off the RECIRCULATION button after the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature When the...

Page 166: ...r the engine to reach normal operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach full output For more information see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting O...

Page 167: ...o the inside of your vehicle when it is moving With the side windows closed air will flow into the front air inlet grilles through the vehicle and out the air exhaust valves Outside air will also ente...

Page 168: ...been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco Electronics system can d...

Page 169: ...tion frequency Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow t...

Page 170: ...ust 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two buttons the station you...

Page 171: ...er 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 s...

Page 172: ...his lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speake...

Page 173: ...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 display to show the indicator w...

Page 174: ...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 175: ...NE display will go blank If a station 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 s...

Page 176: ...will blink during the SEEK operation 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 m...

Page 177: ...an it as soon as possible to prevent 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...

Page 178: ...ed level Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The vol...

Page 179: ...either the AM FM1 or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Pre...

Page 180: ...nob to release it from its stored position Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers The middle position balances the sound betwee...

Page 181: ...WD to resume playing RECALL Press this button to see what track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track Elapsed time is displayed in minutes an...

Page 182: ...s This 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 from the player All of the compact disc functions are cont...

Page 183: ...rently 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 a third time and the tim...

Page 184: ...N 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appea...

Page 185: ...o enter the correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds b...

Page 186: ...n adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hear...

Page 187: ...improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub t...

Page 188: ...l display to 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 pl...

Page 189: ...yellowblue 3 29 NOTES...

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Page 191: ...4 9 Steering 4 11 Off Road Recovery 4 11 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 30 Driving at Night 4 32 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 35 City Dr...

Page 192: ...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 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...t pump your 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...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced dri...

Page 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ...r 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 t...

Page 203: ...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 204: ...ked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you ve gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that s why it s very important tha...

Page 205: ...rs or a pair of pliers until it releases from the retainer 3 Pull the push pins and lower air dam assembly away from the retainers until the lower air dam is free When you re back on roads though be s...

Page 206: ...ne up each push pin with it s intended retainer and push the washer portion of the push pin towards the retainer until it locks into place 2 Push the flat end of the push pin towards the retainer unti...

Page 207: ...The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can D Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doe...

Page 208: ...er bag make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving D Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns D Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other c...

Page 209: ...le bounce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds...

Page 210: ...subjects later D 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 troughs or other surface feature...

Page 211: ...there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you ma...

Page 212: ...ld lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up D Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of th...

Page 213: ...he steering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight r...

Page 214: ...you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P or if you have the manual transmission...

Page 215: ...control at all times CAUTION 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 desce...

Page 216: ...Here are some things to consider D A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across When you go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from...

Page 217: ...ver CAUTION Driving across an incline that s too steep will make your vehicle roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline don t drive ac...

Page 218: ...hicle and stay well clear of the rollover path Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand your wheels won t get good traction You can t accelerate as quickly turning is more di...

Page 219: ...ve through it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe don t try it you probably won t get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the wa...

Page 220: ...d uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more fre...

Page 221: ...es at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several s...

Page 222: ...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 223: ...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 224: ...ust 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 you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standin...

Page 225: ...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 226: ...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 227: ...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 228: ...pnosis 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 moving Scan the road ahead and to the sid...

Page 229: ...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 230: ...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 231: ...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 232: ...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 233: ...engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well...

Page 234: ...wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles t...

Page 235: ...y set the parking brake 2 Shift an automatic transmission to PARK P or a manual transmission to FIRST 1 3 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle 4 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRA...

Page 236: ...our front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never excee...

Page 237: ...he weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed their respective axle ratings NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued D For the front axle if more cargo or passengers need to be carried appropriate co...

Page 238: ...turn quickly 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...

Page 239: ...WR The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right hand corner of the tire certification label as shown in this example In order to calculate the amount of weight any...

Page 240: ...serve Capacity This is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers It is the amount of weight you can add to your vehicle before reaching your GVWR The...

Page 241: ...nt C for the CWR It is the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and if suspended at that point would balance the front and rear Here is an example of proper truck and camper match A Camper C...

Page 242: ...stall and load your slide in camper check the manufacturer s instructions If you want more information on curb weights cargo weights Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your...

Page 243: ...with a specialized body should be installed by a body builder in accordance with the information available from the Customer Assistance Office Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct eq...

Page 244: ...r will weigh less than the capacity stamped on your step bumper You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than the capacity stamped on your step bumper You can ask a hitch d...

Page 245: ...pressing the button again at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off The vehicle will automatically turn off tow haul every time it is started Tow haul is designed to be...

Page 246: ...he maximum trailer weight Above the 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg trailer rating the handling trailering suspension is required on C 1500 models and the handling trailering or off road suspension is required on...

Page 247: ...ch tongue weight 10 to 15 of hitch pulling weight 1 000 lb 454 kg maximum Fifth wheel hitch tongue weight 15 to 25 of hitch pulling weight 1 500 lb 680 kg maximum C 2500 LD 2WD Engine Axle Ratio Max T...

Page 248: ...Ratio Max Trailer Wt 6000 V8 3 73 8 000 lbs 3 629 kg 4 10 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 6 5 L Diesel 3 42 10 500 lbs 4 763 kg 4 10 10 500 lbs 4 763 kg Weight distributing hitch tongue weight 10 to 15 of hitch w...

Page 249: ...ight carrying or a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for y...

Page 250: ...by the trailer manufacturer For trailers up to 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg you may attach the safety chains to the attaching points on the bumper For heavier trailers follow the trailer or hitch manufacturer...

Page 251: ...ck occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working While towing a trailer or when exposed to long periods of sunshine the floor of the truck...

Page 252: ...rns 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 occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are...

Page 253: ...ION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be da...

Page 254: ...to Leave 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 Dr...

Page 255: ...e s frame The harness requires the installation of a trailer wiring harness connector which is available through your dealer The six wire harness contains the following trailer circuits D Yellow Left...

Page 256: ...iversal heavy duty trailer connector available through your GM dealer The single CHMSL wire is tied to the seven wire harness and is used if your trailer or cap are equipped with a CHMSL The eight wir...

Page 257: ...eight wire harness contains the following trailer circuits D Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal D Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal D Brown Taillamps D White Ground D Light Green Back up Lamps D Light Blue...

Page 258: ...n Back up Lamps D Light Blue Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL D Red Battery Feed D Dark Blue Trailer Brake A jumper harness for an electric trailer brake controller and a trailer battery feed fuse a...

Page 259: ...used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that you may choose to add such as a slide in camper If your vehicle has this provision this relay will be located on the passenger s side of th...

Page 260: ...ehicle is stationary or anchored NOTICE Using a power winch with the transmission in gear may damage the transmission When operating a power winch always leave the transmission in NEUTRAL N Use the re...

Page 261: ...ccur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine 5 12 Cooling System Gasoline Engine 5 18 Engine...

Page 262: ...t flash if 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 matte...

Page 263: ...burn you If you don 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 wa...

Page 264: ...avoid sparks and help save both batteries 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 4 Open the h...

Page 265: ...r skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged...

Page 266: ...battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative cable Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t le...

Page 267: ...le with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse o...

Page 268: ...he correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift equipment or car carrier equipment Two Wheel Drive vehicle towing limits for wheel lift equipment D Front...

Page 269: ...s Only Should an overheated engine condition exist and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage...

Page 270: ...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 steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when...

Page 271: ...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 highest gear while drivin...

Page 272: ...B Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FILL COLD...

Page 273: ...in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator...

Page 274: ...e tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are...

Page 275: ...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 coolant NOTICE In...

Page 276: ...and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left...

Page 277: ...iator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolan...

Page 278: ...u re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to e...

Page 279: ...ut an automatic 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 case is in a drive gear not in N...

Page 280: ...nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it 2 The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 3 To release the bottle jack from it s holder tur...

Page 281: ...emble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions as shown Insert the hoist end of the extension through the hole in the rear bumper Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects into the ho...

Page 282: ...el blocks B the jack handle C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you ll need to use both jack handle extensions Attach the wheel wrench...

Page 283: ...t caps loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise If you have a center cap with wheel nut caps the wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap Remove the hub cap If the whe...

Page 284: ...the vehicle 2 Wheel Drive 1500 Series vehicles position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle All other models...

Page 285: ...ed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid pe...

Page 286: ...sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far eno...

Page 287: ...after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth...

Page 288: ...ter mounting the spare replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand using the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub Front Posi...

Page 289: ...yellowblue 5 29 Front Position All Other Models Rear Position 7 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely...

Page 290: ...to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the...

Page 291: ...the retainer downward and through the wheel opening Make sure that the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together Insert the hoist en...

Page 292: ...t Cable Return the bottle jack wheel blocks wheel wrench and jack extensions to their location behind the passenger s seat Secure the items in the vehicle as shown A Wing Nut B Wheel Blocks C Wheel Wr...

Page 293: ...ng your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn...

Page 294: ...Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle You may need to use them if you re stuck off road and need to be pulled to some pla...

Page 295: ...he vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never use the recovery hoo...

Page 296: ...yellowblue 5 36 NOTES...

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Page 299: ...gine Air Cleaner Filter 6 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 22 Manual Transmission Fluid 6 24 Hydraulic Clutch 6 25 Rear Axle 6 25 Four Wheel Drive 6 28 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Gasoline Engine...

Page 300: ...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 manual s...

Page 301: ...our vehicle Fuel Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the Diesel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Us...

Page 302: ...nt it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octa...

Page 303: ...r fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty T...

Page 304: ...located on the left side of your vehicle CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehic...

Page 305: ...faces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install...

Page 306: ...le in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground D Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintain...

Page 307: ...e the vehicle 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 sur...

Page 308: ...on Indicator D Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped F Fan G Engine Oil Fill H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Remote Negative Terminal GND J Remote Positive Terminal K Br...

Page 309: ...Air Filter Restriction Indicator D Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped F Engine Oil Fill G Fan H Remote Negative Terminal GND I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Remote Po...

Page 310: ...LEVEL in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the...

Page 311: ...see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range...

Page 312: ...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 313: ...on t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine...

Page 314: ...r own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of w...

Page 315: ...ard Lift the filter out of the air cleaner housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 2 Clean the filter sealing surface and the filter housing 3 Install the new filter 4 Inst...

Page 316: ...place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter The filter is located under the instrument panel below the...

Page 317: ...es 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions D In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher D In hilly or mountainous...

Page 318: ...Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five...

Page 319: ...wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level mus...

Page 320: ...0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXR...

Page 321: ...rting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is c...

Page 322: ...to 1 2 inch 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 in this system could indicate a problem Have the sy...

Page 323: ...h to 1 5 8 inch 15 mm to 40 mm below the filler plug The proper level for the 2500 Series is from 0 to 3 8 inch 0 to 10 mm below the filler plug Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to...

Page 324: ...Lubricant Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom...

Page 325: ...filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at oper...

Page 326: ...si 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in th...

Page 327: ...DEX COOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the...

Page 328: ...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 329: ...the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FILL COLD mark If the LOW COOLANT message comes on it means you re l...

Page 330: ...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 331: ...ull 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 da...

Page 332: ...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 333: ...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 334: ...do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when...

Page 335: ...just for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your...

Page 336: ...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 procedure not listed in this sec...

Page 337: ...raight up A Low Beam Headlamp B High Beam Headlamp 2 Pull the headlamp lens assembly out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp lens assembl...

Page 338: ...he vehicle 4 Press the locking release lever turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal lens housing 5 Remove the bulb from the bulb socket 6 Put the new bulb into the bu...

Page 339: ...Cargo Lamp B Center High Mounted Stoplamp 2 Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressing the release tabs 3 The CHMSL bulb is removed by pulling the bulb straight out from the...

Page 340: ...argo lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight before turning the socket counterclockwise 6 Put the holder back plate into the lamp housing 7 Replace the lamp assembly and tighten th...

Page 341: ...bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing 4 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 5 Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp hou...

Page 342: ...it is tight 5 Replace the lens and the lens seal Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking See Wiper Blade Check in Se...

Page 343: ...intained and improperly used tires are dangerous D Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehic...

Page 344: ...h heat D Tire 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 ha...

Page 345: ...als When rotating your tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification Ti...

Page 346: ...new tire if any of the following statements are true D You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire D You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber D The tread or...

Page 347: ...MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as...

Page 348: ...standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire grad...

Page 349: ...is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tir...

Page 350: ...ling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for r...

Page 351: ...If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If you have a tire size other than P265 75R16 or LT265 75R16 use tire chains only where l...

Page 352: ...and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle D Alcohol D Laundry Soap D Bleach D Reducing Agents Cleanin...

Page 353: ...Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk...

Page 354: ...roduct Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry D For stubborn stai...

Page 355: ...ing the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the...

Page 356: ...r they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning...

Page 357: ...Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for...

Page 358: ...d requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone ch...

Page 359: ...underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surf...

Page 360: ...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 361: ...ls and the certificates 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 par...

Page 362: ...g electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor o...

Page 363: ...mperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instrumen...

Page 364: ...elay HVAC 1 Climate Control System CRUISE Cruise Control Instrument Cluster IGN 3 Ignition Power Seats 4WD Four Wheel Drive System Auxiliary Battery CRANK Starting System INT PRK Parking Lamps Sidemar...

Page 365: ...AG Air Bag MIR LOCK Power Mirrors Power Door Locks DR LOCK Power Door Locks PWR WDO Power Window Circuit Breaker NAME Usage UNLOCK Power Door Lock Relay IGN 0 PRND321 Display Odometer VCM PCM SEO IGN...

Page 366: ...D ST Heated Seats SPARE 4 Not Used VANITY Headliner Wiring TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring PWR ST Power Seats SPARE 5 Not Used CLUTCH Manual Transmission Clutch Switch UPF Upfitter PARK LAMP Parking Lamp...

Page 367: ...compartment near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor The fuse extractor is located in the underhood electrical center To remove fu...

Page 368: ...yellowblue 6 70...

Page 369: ...em STOP LP Exterior Lamps Stoplamps ECM 1 VCM PCM CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp VEH STOP Stoplamps Cruise Control Name Usage TRL B U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring INJ A Fuel Controls Ignition RR HV...

Page 370: ...Lamps A C A C Relay FOG LP Fog Lamps FOG LP Fog Lamps Relay RADIO Audio System Instrument Cluster Climate Control System CIGAR Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlets Name Usage RT TURN Right Turn S...

Page 371: ...2 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 2 3157NA Rear Marker Lamp Taillamp and Stop Lamp 2 3157 Taillamp and Stop Lamp 2 1157 Quantity Number Rear Turn Lamp 2 3157 Rear Turn Lamp 2 1156 Back up Lamp 2 3157...

Page 372: ...060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 4800 V8 V 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 T 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 6000 V8 U 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Wheels and Tires Model Description Torque C K 1500 6 bolts 14mm 140...

Page 373: ...utomatic 13 4 quarts 12 7 L VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual 13 7 quarts 13 L VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic 13 4 quarts 12 7 L Engine Transmission Quantity VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic 14 9 quarts 14 1 L VORTEC 6000 V8 A...

Page 374: ...L VORTEC 6000 V8 U 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Oil filter should be changed at every oil change Fuel Tank Capacity Approximate Type Quantity Short Bed 26 gallons 98 L Long Bed 34 gallons 128 L Chassis Cab 34 ga...

Page 375: ...service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications VIN Code W V T U Oil Filter PF52 PF59 PF59 PF59 Engine Air Cleaner Filter A1519C A1519C A1519C A1518C Passenger Compartm...

Page 376: ...yellowblue 6 78 NOTES...

Page 377: ...rvices to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engines 7 18 Part B Owner Check...

Page 378: ...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 379: ...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 380: ...e your dealer This part 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 suppor...

Page 381: ...e U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liab...

Page 382: ...hicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every...

Page 383: ...rmation See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote j Lubricate...

Page 384: ...tion in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil...

Page 385: ...Service See footnote j Lubricate chassis components or at each engine oil and filter change See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and...

Page 386: ...ng j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transmission fluid and fil...

Page 387: ...in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km j Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in t...

Page 388: ...ny damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote j Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote j...

Page 389: ...or If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote j Lubricate chassis components or at each engine oil and filter change See fo...

Page 390: ...ation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j Check Oil Life Monitor If engine oil and filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oi...

Page 391: ...An Emission Control Service See footnote j Lubricate chassis components or at each engine oil and filter change See footnote j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant...

Page 392: ...outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t use...

Page 393: ...the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service j Change five speed manual transmis...

Page 394: ...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 395: ...streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check Your vehicle has an indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine...

Page 396: ...Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir See Hydraulic Clutch Fluid in the Index A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at once At Least Once...

Page 397: ...y and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs...

Page 398: ...ed Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to 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...

Page 399: ...rication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust...

Page 400: ...at oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary On manual shift transfer case oil the control lever pivot point Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks...

Page 401: ...in 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 Pa...

Page 402: ...nts of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Differential Front SAE 80W 90 Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Rear Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No 12378261...

Page 403: ...LB or GC LB Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge Mul...

Page 404: ...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 405: ...yellowblue 7 29 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 406: ...yellowblue 7 30 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 407: ...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 408: ...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 409: ...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 410: ...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 411: ...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 412: ...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 413: ...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 414: ...aged 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 al...

Page 415: ...mation Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealerships and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specif...

Page 416: ...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 417: ...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 418: ...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 419: ...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 420: ...yellowblue 8 14 NOTES...

Page 421: ...Filter Passenger Compartment 3 5 6 18 6 77 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 51 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 59 Antenna 3 28 Antifreeze 6 29 6 75 7 25 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 74 4 7 Brakes 4...

Page 422: ...3 13 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 27 Cassette Compact Disc Storage 2 63 2 64 Cellular Telephone 2 65 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 Center Overhead Console 2 60 Center Passenger Po...

Page 423: ...ne 2 19 Surge Tank 5 12 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 28 Cooling System 5 12 Courtesy Transportation 8 8 Cruise Control 2 48 Cruise Light 2 80 Cupholders 2 63 Customer Assistance for Text Telephon...

Page 424: ...e Oil 6 12 7 25 Adding 6 13 Additives 6 15 Checking 6 13 Oil Life Monitor 6 15 Pressure Gage 2 79 Used 6 16 When to Change 6 15 Engine Overheated Message 2 85 Exhaust Engine 2 39 Fabric Cleaning 6 54...

Page 425: ...ais ii GVWR 4 46 Halogen Bulbs 6 38 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Head Restraints 1 9 Headlamps 2 51 Bulb Replacement 6 39 High Low Beam Changer 2 46 On Reminder 2 52 Hearing Impaired Customer Assistanc...

Page 426: ...54 On Reminder 2 52 Latches Seatback 1 9 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 36 Lighter 2 64 Lights 4WD 2 80 Air Bag Off 1 33 2 71 Air Bag Readiness 1 27 2 71 Anti Lock Brake System Warnin...

Page 427: ...2 82 Cargo Lamp On 2 87 Change Engine Oil 2 86 Check Coolant Temp 2 84 Check Eng Oil Level 2 85 Check Eng Oil Pressure 2 85 Engine Overheated 2 85 Low Coolant 2 84 Low Fuel 2 87 Low Washer Fluid 2 87...

Page 428: ...ror 2 59 Seats 1 4 Steering 4 9 Steering Fluid 6 32 7 25 Winches 4 70 Windows 2 42 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 24 Problems on the Road 5 1 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts 6 59 Publications...

Page 429: ...t Outside Passenger Positions 1 38 Rear Seat Passengers 1 37 Reminder Light 1 12 2 70 Replacing After a Crash 1 66 Right Front Passenger Position 1 25 Smaller Children and Babies 1 43 Use During Pregn...

Page 430: ...4 9 Wheel Tilt 2 44 Step Bumper Pad 4 70 Storage Areas 2 60 Storage Overhead 2 60 Storage Vehicle 6 38 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 33 Sun Visors 2 65 Sunglasses Storage 2 62 Surge Tank Coolant 5...

Page 431: ...n Signals 4 62 Weight 4 56 Wiring Harness 4 65 Trans Fluid Hot Message 2 82 Trans Hot Idle Engine Message 2 83 Transfer Case Automatic 2 30 Transfer Case Lubricant 6 26 7 26 Transfer Case Manual 2 28...

Page 432: ...51 Nut Torque 5 30 6 74 Replacement 6 51 Wrench 5 22 Windows 2 42 Manual 2 42 Power 2 42 Sliding Rear 2 43 Swing Out 2 43 Windshield Washer 2 47 Fluid 2 47 6 33 7 25 Fluid Level Check 7 18 Windshield...

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