Chevrolet 2000 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

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Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Maintenance Schedule

Service and Appearance Care

Section

Scheduled Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records

Summary of Contents for 2000 Silverado 1500 Pickup

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Page 3: ...Tilt Wheel If Equipped Turn Signal Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System Option Instrumen...

Page 4: ...Various Road Conditions Off Road Driving Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio T...

Page 5: ...and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Table of Contents cont d Maintenance Schedule Service and App...

Page 6: ...e it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty...

Page 7: ...al Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division 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 y...

Page 8: ...gether to explain things quickly Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if yo...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...symbols 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...

Page 11: ...yellowblue x Model Reference This manual covers these models Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Chassis Cab...

Page 12: ...stick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section...

Page 13: ...re Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 16 Driver Position 1 23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 24 Right Front Passenger Positio...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...o of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support To decrease support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the des...

Page 18: ...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 button will illuminate for each heat setting anytime the hea...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...e manual driver side front bucket seat and the manual driver side split bench seat of your vehicle may have an easy entry feature This makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat To operate the s...

Page 22: ...he seat cushion upward until 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...

Page 23: ...e seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extre...

Page 24: ...that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or...

Page 25: ...yellowblue 1 13 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 26: ...yellowblue 1 14 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ies 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 size Be aware that there are spe...

Page 29: ...houlder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the...

Page 30: ...o the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoul...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...e designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most i...

Page 37: ...possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder be...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...is between an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an...

Page 40: ...e of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving Wha...

Page 41: ...but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deforma...

Page 42: ...You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 two minutes after the ignition key...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...sitioned 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 statistics show that unbelt...

Page 49: ...lt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder...

Page 50: ...pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shou...

Page 51: ...an be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just p...

Page 52: ...ll adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety...

Page 53: ...lowblue 1 41 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 54: ...and size of the traveler changes 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...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 k...

Page 57: ...int If you re using the infant restraint in the right front passenger s position be sure to turn off the air bag See Air Bag Off Switch and Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...straint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these...

Page 62: ...ured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle even when no child is in it Where to Put the Restraint Extended Cab Pickup Accident statistics show...

Page 63: ...the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restrain...

Page 64: ...d cab your dealer can 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 anch...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the...

Page 67: ...ed 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 child restraint in a re...

Page 68: ...ong 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 release...

Page 69: ...o remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your ve...

Page 70: ...ld restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure to turn off the air bag before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position If a forward facing child restrain...

Page 71: ...t secure a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat until you have your vehicle serviced See AIR BAG OFF Switch in the Index You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlie...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...yellowblue 1 66 NOTES...

Page 79: ...Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 21 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Manual Transmission Operation 2 28 Four Wheel Drive If Equipped 2 34 Parking Brake 2 35 Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Tran...

Page 80: ...vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle mov...

Page 81: ...ks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers 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 throug...

Page 82: ...pped with the content theft deterrent system and the system is on From the inside to lock the door slide the lever rearward To unlock the door slide the lever forward Power Door Locks If Equipped If y...

Page 83: ...uipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an auto lock unlock feature which enables you to program your power door locks The following instructions detail how to program your door locks To enter the pr...

Page 84: ...lock unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the respective auto lock unlock setting will not be modified Lockout Prevention To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle...

Page 85: ...ight hold the transmitter higher and try again D Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your...

Page 86: ...the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyles...

Page 87: ...a signal that has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and press and...

Page 88: ...you put the tailgate back up pull it back towards you to be sure it latches securely Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations Although th...

Page 89: ...Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a c...

Page 90: ...mote keyless entry system take the transmitter with you D Lock all the doors except the driver s Content Theft Deterrent If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Content Theft Deterrent alarm s...

Page 91: ...t off the alarm if the system has been armed If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitte...

Page 92: ...ot protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center...

Page 93: ...e your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have...

Page 94: ...cles unless the key release button is used To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles turn the key to OFF then press the button and turn the key to LOCK Do not hold the button in while turning...

Page 95: ...wn that s a safety feature Starting Your V8 Engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your e...

Page 96: ...u hold the key in START for about three seconds When the engine starts let go of the key and accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the ped...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P...

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

Page 101: ...ight duty automatic transmission the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on...

Page 102: ...ransmission FIRST 1 is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is not recommended for normal driving During the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle use start your vehicle moving in FIRST 1 T...

Page 103: ...as you press the accelerator pedal FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into the higher forward gears the same way you do for THIRD 3 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To sto...

Page 104: ...tor pedal THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on t...

Page 105: ...ave a SHIFT light This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic condit...

Page 106: ...4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically whe...

Page 107: ...r vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P or if you have a manual transmission even if you are in gear You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake bef...

Page 108: ...d shift an automatic transmission into NEUTRAL N or with a manual transmission press the clutch pedal 2 Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion Don t pause in NEUTRAL N as you shi...

Page 109: ...roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle This is the best setting to use when plowing snow 4LO This setting also engages your front ax...

Page 110: ...hift to 4LO the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your...

Page 111: ...ously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for 10 seconds The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete 7 Shift the transmission to REVERSE R for one second...

Page 112: ...rake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking...

Page 113: ...e sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if y...

Page 114: ...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 with a manual trans...

Page 115: ...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 yours a little uphill to take some o...

Page 116: ...ing the transfer case in NEUTRAL N See Parking Brake in the Index Before you get out of your vehicle put your manual transmission in REVERSE R turn off the engine and firmly apply the parking brake If...

Page 117: ...to your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transmission It s better not to...

Page 118: ...lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Always set your parking brake Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P i...

Page 119: ...ed FIRM Unloaded Press the switch to activate this setting the indicator light will illuminate Use this setting when road conditions or personal preference demand more control Provides more feel or re...

Page 120: ...nt See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Press the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window Press the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to rai...

Page 121: ...close the window slide the window toward the driver s side of the vehicle The latch lever will automatically snap on to the latch plate Try to open the window without releasing the latch lever to be...

Page 122: ...turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever unti...

Page 123: ...en the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel also will be on Flash To Pass Feature This feature allows you to use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you wa...

Page 124: ...ou to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to the OFF position Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If th...

Page 125: ...f you apply your brakes or press the clutch pedal if equipped 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 yo...

Page 126: ...r pedal 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 b...

Page 127: ...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 your vehicle will slow down to the cruise...

Page 128: ...ess along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be dim Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on the...

Page 129: ...s on D the headlamp switch is in automatic headlamp mode D the automatic transmission is not in PARK P D the light sensor determines it is daytime and D the parking brake is released When the DRL are...

Page 130: ...beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle you will need to pr...

Page 131: ...is in the out position If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pressed in the lamps will not come on Front Reading Lamps If Equipped If your vehicle has reading lamps press the button located next to the lamp...

Page 132: ...message in the instrument cluster will come on and display CARGO LAMP ON when the cargo lamp is turned on and the ignition key is turned to RUN Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the...

Page 133: ...face When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven Mirror Operation The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off...

Page 134: ...splay the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate the letter C must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If C is not displayed push in the COMP butto...

Page 135: ...until the new zone number appears in the display After you stop pressing the button in the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass...

Page 136: ...rror Operation The right side of the switch labeled TEMP and located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off An indicator light located to the right of the TEMP switch w...

Page 137: ...or less until the display reads a direction or D Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after several turns the compass will become calibrated and will display a direction Compass Variance Th...

Page 138: ...see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways The use of hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachm...

Page 139: ...feature a defrost mode To turn on the defrost feature press the rear window defogger button See Rear Window Defogger in the Index for further information Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side m...

Page 140: ...tments inside it and the short overhead console has one compartment inside it Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have the long overhead console a garage door opener can be installed in the front o...

Page 141: ...ith the compartment door closed press the button marked PUSH again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in...

Page 142: ...unglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out The rear compartment can be used to store a small item like a book To open the rear compartment press the release button located at the rea...

Page 143: ...icle may have a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat To open it fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest Then let the lid pop up and s...

Page 144: ...that burn in your ashtrays To remove the front ashtray press the retainer spring and pull the ashtray toward you To replace the ashtray place the ashtray on the slides at the side of its location in t...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...yellowblue 2 68 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...play the odometer reading with the ignition off press the reset button Engine Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours the engine has run To display the hour meter turn the...

Page 150: ...our 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 151: ...out This means the system is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serv...

Page 152: ...important safety information CAUTION If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off for a person who isn t in a risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra...

Page 153: ...passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger s position for example don t secure a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat until you have your vehicle service...

Page 154: ...gnition on the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake The light will flash if the parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged a...

Page 155: ...towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the ligh...

Page 156: ...what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Transmission Temperature Gage If Equipped If your vehicle has a heavy duty automatic transmission you will have a transmission temperature gage When your...

Page 157: ...our vehicle with the transmission temperature gage above the normal operating range you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty The fo...

Page 158: ...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 not work...

Page 159: ...teady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds...

Page 160: ...ns Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection...

Page 161: ...ng range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible See Check Eng Oil Pressure an...

Page 162: ...tween shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal See Four Wheel Drive in the Index for more information Tow Haul Light Automatic Transmissions Only This message is displayed when the tow haul mod...

Page 163: ...ntenance facts When you turn the ignition on the entire center lights up for just a few seconds As needed the message center will display one of the following messages The message center is capable of...

Page 164: ...e transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message displayed you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty The following situations can cause the tr...

Page 165: ...ep driving your vehicle with the transmission TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE message displayed you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty The...

Page 166: ...age in the Index See Engine Overheating in the Index for further information ENGINE OVERHEATED This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot This message will be displayed...

Page 167: ...l See Engine Oil in the Index on how to check the oil level and for what type of oil to add CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed The message is only disp...

Page 168: ...orrectly diagnosing a malfunction LOW WASHER FLUID This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid The message is only displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each igniti...

Page 169: ...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 170: ...he 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 between VENT and HEATER depen...

Page 171: ...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 as well as...

Page 172: ...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 173: ...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 right knob on the con...

Page 174: ...the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature For more information see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use DEFOG to keep the wi...

Page 175: ...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 enter the vehicl...

Page 176: ...en 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 audio system can do and how to op...

Page 177: ...tion 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 to tune to the next higher st...

Page 178: ...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 179: ...the lower 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...

Page 180: ...set stations The system will scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations Sett...

Page 181: ...splay the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...

Page 182: ...ired 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 v...

Page 183: ...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 184: ...r speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to...

Page 185: ...n FWD 6 Press this button to rapidly forward the tape to the end of the cassette or until you press FWD again The radio will play the last selected station while forwarding the tape The tape direction...

Page 186: ...ting the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter into the cassette slot It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo with Co...

Page 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ...the previous selection If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Sound is muted in this mode RDM 2 Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random or...

Page 190: ...n the same or a new disc is inserted the disc will start playing on track one If a compact disc is left sitting in the opening for more than a few seconds the player will pull the CD back in The radio...

Page 191: ...s elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage SEEK Press the left arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track It will go back to the current track if...

Page 192: ...procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four dig...

Page 193: ...e or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2...

Page 194: ...al 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 hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage D...

Page 195: ...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 196: ...will 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...

Page 197: ...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 31 Driving at Night 4 33 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 37 City Dr...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ...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 204: ...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 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ...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 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...aren t marked Curves aren t banked 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 th...

Page 211: ...dam 1 Insert the blade portion of a flat blade screwdriver into the push pin slot and pull downward until the push pin snaps loose 2 While continuing to pull downward on the push pin squeeze and rota...

Page 212: ...be sure to replace the air dam NOTICE Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front bumper lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine and may allow things like f...

Page 213: ...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 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...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 217: ...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 218: ...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 219: ...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 220: ...on the 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 downthehillwithyourwheelsstraightrat...

Page 221: ...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 222: ...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 223: ...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 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ...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 227: ...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 228: ...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 seconds...

Page 229: ...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 230: ...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 231: ...the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds The...

Page 232: ...ants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Turn on your low beam headlamps not just y...

Page 233: ...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 234: ...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 235: ...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 236: ...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 237: ...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 238: ...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 239: ...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 240: ...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 241: ...only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the 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 ke...

Page 242: ...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 243: ...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 244: ...out the actual loads on your 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 t...

Page 245: ...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 246: ...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 247: ...GAWR The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the tire certification label as shown in this example In order to calculate the amount of weight any fro...

Page 248: ...Reserve 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 Th...

Page 249: ...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 250: ...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 251: ...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 252: ...y where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police D Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh less than the capacity...

Page 253: ...inate to indicate that tow haul has been selected Tow haul may be turned off by pressing the button again at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off The vehicle will autom...

Page 254: ...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 K 1500 mode...

Page 255: ...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 256: ...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 257: ...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 258: ...If you have the factory installed trailering package and 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 t...

Page 259: ...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 260: ...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 261: ...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 262: ...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 263: ...e 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 Stop Tur...

Page 264: ...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 265: ...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 266: ...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 267: ...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 268: ...blems that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 18 Engine Fan Noise 5 18 I...

Page 269: ...the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashe...

Page 270: ...t you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge t...

Page 271: ...ios This will 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 warrant...

Page 272: ...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 too Before y...

Page 273: ...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 274: ...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 order to...

Page 275: ...ate safety chains when towing it D Use only the correct hooks NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automo...

Page 276: ...ANT TEMP ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the message center on the instrument panel See Message Center in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode V8 Engines Only...

Page 277: ...t 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 your engine is overheated the...

Page 278: ...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 279: ...k Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the FILL...

Page 280: ...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 281: ...essure 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 under pre...

Page 282: ...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 283: ...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 284: ...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 285: ...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 286: ...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 287: ...yellowblue 5 20 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab Extended Cab...

Page 288: ...the bottle jack from it s holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head slightly 4 There is also a wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools To remove it turn...

Page 289: ...lockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull the h...

Page 290: ...yellowblue 5 23 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions as needed Attach the jack handle to the jack Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a little...

Page 291: ...ned to remain with the center cap Remove the center cap If the wheel has a smooth center piece place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out Removing the Flat Ti...

Page 292: ...een the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket If you have added a snow plow to the front of your vehicle lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle CAUTION Getting under a vehicle whe...

Page 293: ...yellowblue 5 26 Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Front Position All Other Models...

Page 294: ...the grooves that are on the jack head Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 4 Remove all th...

Page 295: ...In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs...

Page 296: ...yellowblue 5 29 Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Front Position All Other Models...

Page 297: ...ue 5 30 Rear Position 7 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely 8 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench cl...

Page 298: ...e Index NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torq...

Page 299: ...Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed downward and to the rear 2 Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening Make sure that the retainer is ful...

Page 300: ...against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 6 Make sure the tire is stored secu...

Page 301: ...hers could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possibl...

Page 302: ...on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn...

Page 303: ...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 304: ...12 Engine Oil 6 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 23 Manual Transmission Fluid 6 24 Hydraulic Clutch 6 25 Rear Axle 6 26 Four Wheel Drive 6 28 Engine Coolant 6 31 Coola...

Page 305: ...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 306: ...egular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and en...

Page 307: ...dex If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs m...

Page 308: ...methanol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan...

Page 309: ...se very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling hang the filler cap by the tether using t...

Page 310: ...leaning 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 the cap The diagnostic system c...

Page 311: ...de a vehicle 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 b...

Page 312: ...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 313: ...striction 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 Termin...

Page 314: ...Tank C 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 Re...

Page 315: ...ngine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on th...

Page 316: ...engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4300 V6 engine is...

Page 317: ...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 318: ...ommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your en...

Page 319: ...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 320: ...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 321: ...g engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped Your vehicle ma...

Page 322: ...tenance Schedule to determine when to replace the passenger compartment air filter See Scheduled Maintenance in the Index Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check you...

Page 323: ...ding if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving D When outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed...

Page 324: ...l Prepare your vehicle as follows D Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running D With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P D With your foot on the brake pedal move...

Page 325: ...after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a...

Page 326: ...f you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fl...

Page 327: ...what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the botto...

Page 328: ...uids and Lubricants in the Index How to Check and Add Fluid The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it s in place in the reservoir See the instruc...

Page 329: ...Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel driv...

Page 330: ...ighten plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Front Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the...

Page 331: ...explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX CO...

Page 332: ...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 333: ...hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surfac...

Page 334: ...You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the p...

Page 335: ...ave the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick w...

Page 336: ...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 337: ...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 338: ...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 339: ...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 340: ...This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its man...

Page 341: ...Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see...

Page 342: ...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 343: ...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 344: ...Cargo Lamps B Center High Mounted Stoplamps 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 th...

Page 345: ...o lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight before turning the socket counterclockwise 6 Put the bulb holder back plate into the lamp housing 7 Replace the lamp assembly and tighten...

Page 346: ...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 hous...

Page 347: ...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 348: ...ntained 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 Vehicl...

Page 349: ...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 350: ...ate or turn the tire If it moves use to tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools in the Index The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the v...

Page 351: ...at Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less...

Page 352: ...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 353: ...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 354: ...re Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing ar...

Page 355: ...speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more informa...

Page 356: ...the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the whee...

Page 357: ...ys read the instructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set D Carefully scrape off any excess stain D Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area ofte...

Page 358: ...cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to rem...

Page 359: ...aned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use abrasive clea...

Page 360: ...ehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap D...

Page 361: ...m industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for paint...

Page 362: ...f the wheel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of...

Page 363: ...from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody...

Page 364: ...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 365: ...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 366: ...get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protec...

Page 367: ...oor To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access...

Page 368: ...Exterior Lamps Turn Signals Hazard Lamps UNLOCK Power Door Locks HTR A C Climate Control System NAME Usage WS WPR Windshield Wipers IGN 1 Ignition Instrument Panel AIR BAG Air Bag MIR LOCK Power Mirr...

Page 369: ...ed Seats SPARE 4 Not Used Relay Name Usage VANITY Headliner Wiring TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring PWR ST Power Seats SPARE 5 Not Used CLUTCH Manual Transmission Clutch Switch UPF Upfitter PARK LAMP Park...

Page 370: ...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 371: ...yellowblue 6 68...

Page 372: ...mps Stoplamps ECM 1 VCM PCM CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp VEH STOP Stoplamps Cruise Control TRL B U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Name Usage INJ A Fuel Controls Ignition RR HVAC Not Used VEH B U Ve...

Page 373: ...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 Signals...

Page 374: ...2 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 2 3157NA Rear Marker Lamp Taillamp and Stop Lamp 2 3157 Taillamp and Stop Lamp 2 1157 Rear Turn Lamp 2 3157 Rear Turn Lamp 2 1156 Back up Lamp 2 3157 Back up Lamp 2 1...

Page 375: ...pe VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4300 V6 W 0 060 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 Mode...

Page 376: ...C 4800 V8 Automatic 13 4 quarts 12 7 L VORTEC 4800 V8 Manual 13 7 quarts 13 0 L VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic 13 4 quarts 12 7 L VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic 14 9 quarts 14 1 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic 14 8 qu...

Page 377: ...e Oil in the Index Engine VIN Quantity with Filter VORTEC 4300 V6 W 4 5 quarts 4 3 L VORTEC 4800 V8 V 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 5300 V8 T 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 6000 V8 U 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Oil filter sh...

Page 378: ...service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications VIN Code W V T U Oil Filter PF47 PF59 PF59 PF59 Engine Air Cleaner Filter A1519C A1519C A1519C A1518C Passenger Compartm...

Page 379: ...these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 18 Part B Owner Checks and Se...

Page 380: ...portant Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help p...

Page 381: ...ian do the work If you want to get the service 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 w...

Page 382: ...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 383: ...iodic Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will no...

Page 384: ...il 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 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message...

Page 385: ...yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ENGINE OIL CHANGED DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ENGINE OIL CHANGED DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY...

Page 386: ...Scheduled Maintenance yellowblue 7 8 ENGINE OIL CHANGED DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY ENGINE OIL CHANGED DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY...

Page 387: ...See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly...

Page 388: ...0 km j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filt...

Page 389: ...See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly...

Page 390: ...police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 391: ...ee Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace fuel filter...

Page 392: ...See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularl...

Page 393: ...00 km j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the fil...

Page 394: ...additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km j Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service j Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service j Change automatic transmission fl...

Page 395: ...Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap...

Page 396: ...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 mixture if necessary See...

Page 397: ...pare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure make sure that the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrench hoist shaft...

Page 398: ...Check 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...

Page 399: ...down halfway 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 ve...

Page 400: ...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 facing downhill Ke...

Page 401: ...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 402: ...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 403: ...se only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equiva...

Page 404: ...cant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Front Axle SAE 80W 90 Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or equivalent Rear Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Pa...

Page 405: ...46241 or equivalent Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Tailgate...

Page 406: ...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 407: ...yellowblue 7 29 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 408: ...yellowblue 7 30 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 409: ...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 410: ...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 411: ...tration 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 Chev...

Page 412: ...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 413: ...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 414: ...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 415: ...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 416: ...related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the...

Page 417: ...Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation i...

Page 418: ...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 419: ...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 420: ...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 421: ...0 120 00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 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...

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