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Summary of Contents for 2003 Astro

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Page 2: ...ning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 23 Audio System s 3 38 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 YourDriving theRoad and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 29 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 All Wheel Drive 5 52 Rear Axle 5 53 Front Axle 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 62 Tires 5 63 Appearance Care 5 83 Vehicle Identification 5 91 Electrical System 5 92 Capacities and...

Page 3: ...hicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people readtheir owner s manual frombeginningto end when they first receivetheir new vehicle If you do this it will help you learnabout thefeatures and controls for your veh...

Page 4: ...These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people I 1 In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt L You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Ill ...

Page 5: ... labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describingthe operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator re...

Page 6: ...ACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD a SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY rHEN SECURE CHILD SEAT POWER WINDOW DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A ORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH u 0 SIGNALS TURN LAMPS Pf RUNNING o DAYTIME 0 0 LAMPS ea LAMPS 0 ENGINE COOLANT cc TEMP CHA...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Cargo Van Passenger Van vi ...

Page 8: ...1 35 Child Restraint Systems 1 44 Infants and Young Children 1 38 Where to Put the Restraint 1 47 Top Strap 1 48 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 50 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 52 Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System 1 54 Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Outside Seat Position 1 54 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 1 57 Securing a...

Page 9: ...he vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle i s not moving Move the seat adjustment lever toward the ouboard side of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure that the seat is locked int...

Page 10: ...or lower the rearof the seat cushion raise or lower the lever located toward the rear of the vehicle To move the entire seat backwards forward or up or down move the center knob If your vehicle has this feature there will be a knob located on the inboard side of the driver s and passenger s bucket seats Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support Turn the knob toward t...

Page 11: ...the seatback You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever lean forward and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 12: ... 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 The belt forces would be there notat your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in theseat and wear your safety belt properly Adjust your head restraint so that the...

Page 13: ... the front of the vehicle until it locks into place To raise the seatback unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the lever while pushing down on the upper edge o f the seatback Move the seatback into the upright position Make sure the seatback is locked whe t isback in the uprightposition If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to th...

Page 14: ... I INSERT KEY the safety belt 2 If you have a safety belt guide on your seat pull the safety belt all the way out through the guide 3 To store the safety belt while the second row bench seat is removed pull the belt out and put both buckles in the passenger s side rear storage bin Route the belt out of the forward edge of the storage bin Close the cover to retain the belt 4 Pull up on the seatback...

Page 15: ... the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins Then pull back and lift the seat out of the vehicle Your seat release latch lever is operated with a two stage mechanism To fully release the latch two levels of lift effort will be required First a low effort to overcome the first stage and then a moderate effort to fully release the latch 1 8 ...

Page 16: ...ns 2 Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...our seat pull the belt through the guide before reattaching the lap shoulder belt to the side of the seat The release hole should be facing outward If you installedthe safety belt with the release holefacing inward towardthe seat slidethe plasticcover upso you can seethe buckle Disconnect the seat belt Slidethe cover back downand reinstallthe belt correctly Asafety It that _ _ impropc routed not p...

Page 18: ... toward the passenger s side to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place The optional bench seats come with moveable armrests individual reclining seatbacks adjustable headrests and a fold down center armrest console The center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest To adjust your seatba...

Page 19: ...position For details about headrests see Head Restraints on page 1 5 Bucket Seats Your vehicle may have rear bucket seats with an adjustment release bar located under the front of the seats These seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the release bar Pull the release bar up to release the seat bottom Slide the seat where you want it and then let go of the release bar Then try to move the s...

Page 20: ...r 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 properlytoo it i s extremely dangerous to ride in a C N G area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is n...

Page 21: ...ven 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 killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes...

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Page 23: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 16 ...

Page 24: ...e safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Page 25: ...operly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 35 or lnfants and Young Childrenon page 1 38 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint system...

Page 26: ...t get twisted 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 less likely to slide underthe lap belt Ifyou slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These part...

Page 27: ...rrows and move the height adjuster to the desired position Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the adjuster to the height that is right for you shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to your shoulder 1 20 ...

Page 28: ... is too loose It won t give nearly as much protectionthis way You can be seriously hurt if your slI ulder 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 1 21 ...

Page 29: ...anbeseriousinjured i OUL elt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 22 ...

Page 30: ...ured jour bell oes over an armrest likethis The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen notat the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 23 ...

Page 31: ...be se IUS injure f you wear shoulder belt under yourarm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver orspleen 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...sted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted beltl In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 25 ...

Page 33: ...lts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 26 ...

Page 34: ...how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 18 The rightfront passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver ssafety belt except for onething If you everpull the lap portionof the belt out all the way youwill engage thechild restraint lockingfeature If this happens just let the belt go backall the way and start again Center Passenger Positio...

Page 35: ...lt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 34 Make surethe release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 1 28 ...

Page 36: ... passengerswho aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt These positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let i...

Page 37: ...make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 34 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so that you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 30 ...

Page 38: ...our abdomen Phis could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash 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 b...

Page 39: ...seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide fr...

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Page 41: ...er you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt To remove and store the comfort guides squeez...

Page 42: ...e hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety bel...

Page 43: ... 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 upper body would have the restraintthat belts provides If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 32 If the child is so small that the should...

Page 44: ...is way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child sabdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 37 ...

Page 45: ... children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint I Peopleshould never holda baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle...

Page 46: ...p against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neitherthe vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 39 ...

Page 47: ...straint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck Thi...

Page 48: ...otected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Children who areL against or very close to any air bag whenitinflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the v...

Page 49: ...ant restraints However infants who should be restrained in a rear facing child restraint cannot ride safely inthis vehicle The bodystructureofayoungcf I i s qi unlike that ofan adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones arestill so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around...

Page 50: ...g in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash atonly 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms 1 43 ...

Page 51: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 44 ...

Page 52: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 45 ...

Page 53: ...aps and a crotch strap Ashield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attachedto a flatpadwhich rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest typeshield has straps that are attachedto a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will...

Page 54: ...led if the right front passenger s air bag inflates Thisis because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraintin a rear seat CAUTION Continued You may securea forward facing child restraint inthe right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to se...

Page 55: ...r sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it towork a top strap must beproperly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equippedchild restraints are designed for use with or without the to...

Page 56: ...chor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Ifyou have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child rest...

Page 57: ...e top strap through the two slots If your vehicle is apassenger van with rear seats it is recommendedthat you securea child restraint witha top strap onlyin the outboardpositions of the second row Bucket Seats An anchoring point is located below the rear of the seat cushion on the spacer bar Anchor the top strap through the two slots on the bar Cargo Van Models PassengerVan Bucket Seats 1 50 ...

Page 58: ...or the third row an anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion near thetop rear of the seat leg for the right outboard seating position If you have adjustable head restraints raise the head restraint and route the top strap under it Passenger Van Bench Seat Second row The third row has one anchor for the passenger side outboard position only 1 51 ...

Page 59: ... located in each of the bucket seats in the second row In an eight passenger van the anchors are located in the driver and passenger side seating positions of the second row bench seat In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points B as shown her...

Page 60: ...ed or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchoragepoints or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position or Securing a Child Restraint in a Right Front Seat Position in ...

Page 61: ...d restraint instructions will show you how 4 If the child restraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap on page 7 48 Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions directions to be sure it is secure 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and t...

Page 62: ...hild restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructionssay 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 1 55 ...

Page 63: ...If you re using a forward facingchild restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an ad...

Page 64: ...ld in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See Top Strapon page 1 48if the child restraint has one If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 52 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat plate and pulling it along the belt 1 57 ...

Page 65: ...yfind it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 6 Pushand pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbu...

Page 66: ...killed if the front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very closeto the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicleis a cargo van do not use a rear facing child restraint inthis vehicle If a forward facing child restraintis suitable for your child alway...

Page 67: ...ssenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safely beltthrough or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is position...

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Page 69: ...elt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of CAUTION Continued LI cLI g things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replacethem Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal andnear frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low ...

Page 70: ...ning control of the vehicle Anl le who is up against or very close a any air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neitherthe vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint syste...

Page 71: ...s AIR BAG or the air bag symbol Where Are the Air Bags 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 on page 3 26 for more information The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 64 ...

Page 72: ...ir bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bagmust be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near anyother air bag covering 1 65 ...

Page 73: ... s designed and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or threshold level near frontal impacts If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 16 mph 14 to 26 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or de...

Page 74: ...frontal or near frontal collisions 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 the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags wouldnot help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many sid...

Page 75: ...from the vents in the deflated air bags Airbag inflation doesn t preventthe driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop peoplefrom leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a historyo f asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get outas soon as it is...

Page 76: ...rk properly 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 airbag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the sy...

Page 77: ... anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end sheet metal or height they may keepthe air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors If you have any questions aboutthis you should contact ...

Page 78: ...hey can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person usin...

Page 79: ...o may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seatparts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn t being used at the time of the collision If your seat adjuster won t work after a crash the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced If an air bag inflates you ll need to r...

Page 80: ...our Vehicle 2 19 New Vehicle Break In 2 19 Ignition Positions 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 23 All Wheel Drive 2 26 Parking Brake 2 26 Shifting Into Park P 2 27 Shifting Out of Park P 2 29 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 30 RunningYour EngineWhile You Are Parked 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 30 Mirrors 2 32 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 32 Outside ...

Page 81: ...h 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 move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 82: ... easily using this tag Notice Your vehiclehas a number of features that can help prevent theft You can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you everlock your keys inside Youmay even haveto damage your vehicle to get in So be sure youhavespare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 When a new veh...

Page 83: ... may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitterto work try this Check the dis...

Page 84: ...g the automatic transmission must be in PARK P or NEUTRAL N for the REAR 2X button to operate PanicAlarm When this button is pressed the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the panic button again waiting for 30 seconds or starting the vehicle MatchingTransmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is...

Page 85: ...ge the battery To replace the battery do the following Notices When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter 1 2 3 Insert a thin object like a dime to separate the bottom of the transmitter from the top Remove the battery and replace it with a new one making sure the positive side of the battery ...

Page 86: ...lock your vehicle whenever you leaveit unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked Outsiders can easily enter through an There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle To unlock your door from the outside use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped For more information se...

Page 87: ...cks If your vehicle has power door locks press the power door lock switch located on the door panel to lock or unlock all the doors at once The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors See Hatch Release in Rear Doors on page 2 13 When a door is locked the inside door handle will not open the door This will help stop a door frombeing accidentally opened 2 8 ...

Page 88: ... do the following 1 Begin with the ignition in OFF Then pull back on the turn signaVmultifunctionlever all the way toward you and hold it while you performthe next step 2 Turn your key to RUN and OFF twice Then with the key in OFF release the turn signaVmultifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select on...

Page 89: ...er lock switch on the door panel once and then the unlock side three times 0 No doors lock None of the doors unlock Press the lock sideof the power lock switch on the door panel twice This turns off the automatic lock feature For more information see your dealer To open the sliding side door pull the handle toward the back and slide the door tothe rear until it rests inthe Leaving Your Vehicle ope...

Page 90: ...ss toward the front of the door The other label is located on the front of the sliding door near the security door lock This feature prevents passengers from opening the sliding side door from the inside To use this feature do the following 1 Move the lever all the way up 2 Close the door To open the sliding side door while the security lock is engaged unlockthe door and open it from the outside I...

Page 91: ...utside 2 Move the lever all the way down If your vehicle is facing downward on asteep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to holdit open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allow it to slowlyclose I 2 12 ...

Page 92: ...on To open the driver s side rear door pull on the latch release handle located on the inside of the door To close the rear doors close the driver s side door first Check to make sure both doors are completely closed The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 degrees 2 13 ...

Page 93: ...ll CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the rear glass open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear glass Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle See Climate...

Page 94: ...ll unlock You may also use the keyless entry system described earlier The hatch can be opened or closed without a key if the door lock system is unlocked To open the hatch unlock it then press the button and lift the handle located in the center of the door To lock the power lock system from the outside insert the key in the hatch release button and turn it clockwise All doors will lock 2 15 ...

Page 95: ...the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows To operate your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows 2 16 ...

Page 96: ...u to lower the window without holding the switch Press the down arrow on the driver s window switch marked AUTO briefly to activate the express down feature The express down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side...

Page 97: ... tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximatelyfive seconds after the key is turned to RUN If theenginestalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashing beforetrying to restart the engine Rememberto releasethe keyfrom STARTas soon as the engine starts If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes on you will be ab...

Page 98: ...e your new brake 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 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition you can turn it to five different positions C A A ACCESSORY This pos...

Page 99: ...ool to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service C OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being towed D RUN This is the position for driving E START This position starts your engine Retained A...

Page 100: ... of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts et go of the key 2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too mu...

Page 101: ...lt AC outlet Plugging the cord i __ _ mgrounc utlet 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 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and...

Page 102: ...ould be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and movethe shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You hav...

Page 103: ...t into a drive gear while your engine is racing Notice Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the...

Page 104: ... sand or mud or wereup against a solid object You could damage your transmission Also if you stopwhen going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes or shift intoPARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Tow HauI Mode Button I Q Your vehicle is equipped with a tow haul button The button is located o...

Page 105: ...oning properly 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 warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever located on the lower left side of the steering column Notice Driving with the p...

Page 106: ...ngine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps thatfollow If you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this Pull the lever toward you 2 27 ...

Page 107: ...parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever to PARK P hold the r...

Page 108: ...ke some of the pressure from the parking pawl in thetransmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 23 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pre...

Page 109: ...death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehiclewas damagedina collision Your vehiclewas damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris or different Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle Drive...

Page 110: ...ith the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index L It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you haveto If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be inj...

Page 111: ...al Mirrors Adjust your outside rearview mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle from a comfortable driving position You can fold the mirrors inward before entering a car wash Pull the mirrors toward the vehicle Push the mirrors back out when finished After pushing the mirror out the adjustment will be maintained Your vehicle may have ...

Page 112: ...rror s surface is curved so youcansee more from to move the mirror in the desired direction To make the driver s seat sure you do not accidentally move a mirror return the selector switch to the middle position off after adjusting the mirrors A convex r ror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle ...

Page 113: ... Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this d...

Page 114: ...frequency Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and or third transmitter to the remaini...

Page 115: ...f the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for two seconds then release Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink should no...

Page 116: ...n the train learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under Programming HomeLink Individual buttons can not be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button next Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button...

Page 117: ...If you have rear storage compartments pull up on the lid to open the cover Your front storage compartmenVglovebox is at the center of the engine cover To open the compartment press the two tabs together and pull 2 38 ...

Page 118: ...amps a compartment for a garage door opener a trip computer a temperature and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses The reading lamps trip computer temperature and compass display will work whenthe ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY orwhen RetainedAccessory Power RAP is active See RetainedAccessory Power under lgnition Positionson page 2 19 2 39 ...

Page 119: ...a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently storethe opener 1 To install the garage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward 2 Peel the protective and loop patch b backingfrom the hook 3 Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close to the center of the opener as possible 2 40 ...

Page 120: ...arage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button Adjust the position o f the garage door openerand add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly closed press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you can press the button to op...

Page 121: ...splay will toggle between the word ICE and the current temperature every eight seconds This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken The compassis self calibrating so it does not need to be manuallyset However if C Calibration is displayed the compass will need to be calibrated You may alsoplace the compass in a noncalibratedmode b...

Page 122: ...through the following TRIP functions 0 AVG ECON Average Economy The average fuel economy since the last reset is displayed INST ECON InstantaneousEconomy Instantaneousfuel economy for the last second of driving is displayed distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank based on the fuel economy for the last few hours of driving is displayed speed since the last reset is displa...

Page 123: ... guidelines Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is not Tie the load to the side rails Use the crossrails recommended only to keep the load from sliding the side rails Also tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged If you need to carry long items tie the load to After moving the crossrails be sure to tighten all the slider screws For...

Page 124: ...you can Don t exceed the maximumvehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Convenience Net You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small loads like grocery bags in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed for larger heavier items You can unhoo...

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Page 126: ...der Light 3 26 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 26 Charging System Light 3 27 Voltmeter Gage 3 28 Brake System Warning Light 3 28 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage i 3 39 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 30 Oil Pressure Gage 3 34 Security Light 3 35 Service All Wheel Drive Light 3 35 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 36 Fuel Gage 3 36 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 37 Audio System 3 38 ...

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Page 128: ...rd Warning Flasher Button TransmissionShift Lever Ignition Switch Rear Defogger Button Option Climate Controls Rear A C Control Option Rear Heater Control Option Y L M N 0 P Q R S Rear WasherNViper Switch Option Front Ashtray Dome Override Button Hood Release Cigarette Lighter Audio System Front Storage Compartment Cupholders StorageTray Accessory Power Outlets 3 3 ...

Page 129: ...even if the key isn t in Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 3 4 ...

Page 130: ...eel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the and enter the vehicle located on the left side of the steering column highest level to giveyour legs moreroomwhen You exit The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level t...

Page 131: ...nal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument Dane1cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you...

Page 132: ...To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the center position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light locatedon theinstrument panel cluster also will be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps t...

Page 133: ...eturn to vour preset speed MIST Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle Hold it there until the windshield wipers start then let it go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer OFF Turn the band to turn offthe windshield wipers LOW Low Speed Turn the band to LOW for steady wiping at low speed HIGH High Speed Turn the band to HIGH for steady wip...

Page 134: ...itch located is released The wiper will continue with three more on the instrumentpanel wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen next to the audio system before the lever was pushed Move the switch to OFF to turn off the rear window washer The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer If the fluid level is low in the washer bottle you may not be able ...

Page 135: ...ads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads I If yvu leave your cruise control on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Ke...

Page 136: ...he brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A briefly ...

Page 137: ...to maintainyour speed When going downhill you may haveto brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t usecruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly onthe brake pedal Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasi...

Page 138: ...ith other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also dim Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille Be sure it is not covered or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on The system may also turn on your headlamps when driving through a parking garage heavy over...

Page 139: ... the automatic mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL canbe helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on ...

Page 140: ...he ignition to off and then to RUN again As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right of the exterior lamps control Instrument Panel Brightness Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights or down to dim them Moving the thumbwheel up to the first positi...

Page 141: ...essary to do one of the following to return to normal operation Shut off all lamps and close all doors or turn the ignition key to RUN Accessory Power Outlets If your vehicle has this feature you can plug accessory electrical equipment into an accessory power outlet Just pull on the outlet cover to remove it and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equi...

Page 142: ...lectrical load must not exceed20 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery The front ashtray is located above the passenger s side front cupholder To remove the front ashtray open it and gently pull it slightly past its stop To remove the ashtray on the sliding door open it then press down on the insid...

Page 143: ...el outlets Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and some air directed to the windshield A C Air Conditioning This setting brings in outside air cools and dehumidifies it MAXA C Maximum Air Conditioning This setting cools the air the fastest by recirculatingthe inside air The right knob can also be usedto se...

Page 144: ...level setting is useful for cold weather with a large number of passengers or very humid conditions to help keep the windshield clear Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high Rear Heating System Your vehicle may have an optional rear heating system that allows you to adju...

Page 145: ...ain climate controlpanel Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the floor outlets are used for heating Selecting the Fan Speed Rear Heat and Rear A C 8f Fan Moveeitherthumbwheeloneitherclimate control panel up or down to HIGH MED Medium or LOW to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear seating area Move the thumbwheel to OFF to turn off the fan Setting the Temperature...

Page 146: ...gnition is in RUN Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off Be sure to clear as much snow from the window as possible The rear window defogger will turn off several minutes after the button is pressed If turned on again the defogger will run for several more minutes before turning off The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine N...

Page 147: ...ow of air into your vehicle 2 Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system 3 Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively Move the thumbwheel in the center of the outlets up or down to change the direction of airflow 3 22 ...

Page 148: ...few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or isa problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When oneof the war...

Page 149: ...is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 24 ...

Page 150: ...a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer wasinstalled Trip Odometer The trip odometercan tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero The trip odomete...

Page 151: ...ness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see...

Page 152: ...adiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go out if it stays on or comes on while ...

Page 153: ... charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the readings in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on w...

Page 154: ... after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle 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 light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you sti...

Page 155: ...under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 31 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada SERVICE ENGINE SOON ds CHECK United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignitio...

Page 156: ... made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to comeon Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a requ...

Page 157: ...uel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperlyinstalled A loose ormissing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a dee...

Page 158: ... Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would b...

Page 159: ...ow pressure zone indicatethe normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problemscausing low oil pressure Don t keep driving ifthe oil pressure is low If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others couldbe burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Damage to your engi...

Page 160: ... has entered a tamper there may be a problem with the drive system and mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by the on page 2 18 system before any problem is apparent which may If the light comeson continuously while driving and also designed to assist your service technician in stayson there maybeaproblem with the Passlock correctly diag...

Page 161: ... when you are startingthe engine Fuel Gage I UNLEADED United States Canada The fuel gage tells you approximatelyhow much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on When the gage first indicates empty you still have a little fuel left but you should get more fuel as soon as possible If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure ...

Page 162: ... more or a little less fuel to fill up than the gage shows 0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn speed up off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The LOW FUEL light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank See Fuel on page 5 5 3 3...

Page 163: ... youraudio system can doand how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineeringthat went into it Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 79 Setting the Time for Radios with the...

Page 164: ...in radio stations a SEEK D Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there a SCAN D Press both SCANarrows SCAN will appear on the display The radio will scan to the next station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the RECALL knob or both SCAN arrows to stop scanning Setting Preset Stations The four numbered pushbuttons let you...

Page 165: ... 3 Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two pushbuttons the station you set will return Setting the Tone BassTTreble BASS Slide this lever up or down to increase or to decrease bass TREB Treble Slide this lever up or down to increase or to decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Spea...

Page 166: ... compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down RECALL Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Time display is available with the ...

Page 167: ...edisplay Press this button again or one of the pushbuttonsto stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to thepreset stationsthat are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numberedpushbuttonslet you returnto your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations sixAM six FM1 andsix FM2 byperformingthe following steps 1 Turnthe radio on 2 Pre...

Page 168: ...il the display goes blank or press and releasethe BASS or TREB knobsand turn them until the display goes blank Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL Balance Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers Return these knobs t...

Page 169: ...this pushbutton This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired passage Release this pushbutton to resume playing FWD 6 Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance rapidly within a track You will hear the disc play at high speed while you press this pushbutton This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired passage Release this pushbuttonto resum...

Page 170: ...nserted 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 will continue playing When the ignition is off press this button to load a CD Compact Risc Messages ERR Error If this message appears and the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a very r...

Page 171: ...eat passengers are not listeningto For example rear seat passengers maylistento a CD through headphones while the driver listensto the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones Be awarethat the front seat audio controls always override the rear seat audio controls AM FM Press this buttonto switch betweenAM FMI and FM2 If the fro...

Page 172: ...ain radio The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press this button again to stop scanning TAPE CD Press this button to switch between playing a tape or CD if loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by us...

Page 173: ... 4 pushbuttons at the same time 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 appear on the display 6 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code ...

Page 174: ...your code contact your dealership Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code...

Page 175: ...of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminatingthe lens of t...

Page 176: ... 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 Drunken Driving 4 3 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 City Driving 4 19 Freeway Driving 4 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Driving 4 24 I f YouAreStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Towing 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle 4 29 Towing a Trailer 4 31 4 1 ...

Page 177: ... in both city and ruraldriving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brakeor turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentratingon a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a coll...

Page 178: ...es nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How m...

Page 179: ...king will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number ofU S states and throughout Canada sets the...

Page 180: ...t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quicklyenough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to...

Page 181: ... 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 with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph I00km h travels 66 feet 20 m...

Page 182: ...do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start y...

Page 183: ...out 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 could The computer is programmedto make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed a...

Page 184: ...ower steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more 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 driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on...

Page 185: ...head Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere ...

Page 186: ...ood reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You mayfind that your rightwheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulderwhile you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle s...

Page 187: ...lly indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too closeto the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaitingan opportunity For one thing following too closely reducesyour areaof vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also y...

Page 188: ... littleto the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts sayabout what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enoughfriction where the tires meetthe road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger In a skid a driver can lose control of the veh...

Page 189: ...ol more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a...

Page 190: ...ut 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 for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the a...

Page 191: ...pe a heavy rain can makeit harderto see roadsigns and traffic signals pavement markings the edgeof the roadand even peoplewalking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from...

Page 192: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause cider They w j t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 17 ...

Page 193: ...hrough deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water thatis slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If youcan t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water Flo ng or rushingwater c r t e s strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water ...

Page 194: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 195: ... the flow Try to 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 you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mi...

Page 196: ... to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experiencedand able service experts in dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e e e Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservior full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine O...

Page 197: ...ve the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keepyoureyes moving Scan the road aheadand to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest serv...

Page 198: ...nition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down Theycould get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then havepoor brakingor evennone going down ahill You could crash Always have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you go downhill e e I I e Know how to go uphill You maywant to shift down to a lowergear The lower gearshelp cool your engine and tr...

Page 199: ...ctive 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 properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and ...

Page 200: ...ur 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 on dry pavement See Braking on page 4 6 Allow greater following distance on anyslippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine untilyou hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwisec...

Page 201: ...mmon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep w...

Page 202: ...s 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 keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the wind...

Page 203: ...vehicle as wellas the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 70 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE ...

Page 204: ...ehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Notice Towinganall wheel drivevehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Don t tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground 1 I GWVR GAWR FRT GAWR ...

Page 205: ...load you should spread it out 3 not load your e any heavier Ian _ e GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Using heavier suspension componentsto get added durability might not change your weight ratings...

Page 206: ...y inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment If J don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer Forexample if the traileris too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this sectio...

Page 207: ...g A good source for this informationcan be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2 000 Ibs 900 kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 Ibs 900 kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls e e e Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicleis driven Your engine axle ...

Page 208: ...eight is at least 75 of the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the maximum trailer weight rating for the vehicle The tow haul mode for hauling a heavy trailer is most useful under the following conditions When driving through hilly terrain at speeds below 55 mph 88 km h When driving in low speed or stop and go traffic below 55 mph 88 km h When driving in parking lots Operating in the tow haul mo...

Page 209: ...trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight You can ask your dealerfor ourtraileringinformationor advice or you can write us at the addresslistedin your Warranty and Owner Assistance InformationBooklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 ...

Page 210: ...g 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 your vehicle After you ve loadedyour trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see ifthe weights are proper If they aren t you maybe able to get themright simply by moving someitems around in the...

Page 211: ...rly Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle s hydraulic brake system except If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between yourvehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue...

Page 212: ...tes the air inside your vehicle See Climate Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive...

Page 213: ...o come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make widerturnsthan normal Do this so your trailer won t strikesoft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to ha...

Page 214: ...ehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheatingon page 5 31 Youreallyshoul tot park your vehicle ith a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start ...

Page 215: ... Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmissionfluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering...

Page 216: ... on the ground The eight wire harness must be routed out of your vehicle between the rear door and the floor with enough of the harness left on both sides so that the trailer or the body won t pull it If you do not have the optional trailering package your vehicle will still have a trailering harness The harness is located near the passenger s side rear wheel well It consists of six wires that may...

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Page 218: ...ator Pressure Cap 5 30 Engine Overheating 5 31 Cooling System 5 33 Engine Fan Noise 5 39 Power Steering Fluid 5 40 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 41 Brakes 5 42 Battery 5 46 Jump Starting 5 47 All Wheel Drive 5 52 Rear Axle 5 53 Front Axle 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Halogen Bulbs 5 55 Headlamps 5 55 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 59 Replacement Bulbs 5 61 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 62 Tires 5 63 I...

Page 219: ...ion 5 91 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 91 Service Parts Identification Label 5 91 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 83 Cleaningthe Outside of Your Vehicle 5 86 Electrical System 5 92 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 92 Headlamp Wiring 5 92 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 92 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 92 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 93 Capacities and Specifications 3 99 Capacities and ...

Page 220: ...s have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering lnformation on page 7 I 1 Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Eq...

Page 221: ...placement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it Th...

Page 222: ...This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octanefuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developedby the American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle ManufacturersAssociation for better...

Page 223: ...caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly You should not have to add anythingto your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethano...

Page 224: ...ol system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoiine or any other fuel not recommendedin the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of imprope...

Page 225: ...burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle 5 8 ...

Page 226: ... badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle onpage 5 86 When filli...

Page 227: ...ay damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction lndicator Lamp in the Index Filhg a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into appr...

Page 228: ...ids likefuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the kick panel 5 11 ...

Page 229: ...Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood 5 12 ...

Page 230: ...Return the prop to its retainer Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 13 ...

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Page 232: ...ment See Engine informationon location Checking Engine Oil Compartment Overview on page 5 14for more It s a good idea to check yourengine oil every time you getfuel Inordertoget an accurate reading the oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground drain back intothe Oil pan If YOU don t the oil dipstick might not showthe actual lev...

Page 233: ...e oil level gets above the cross hatchedarea that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located on the valve cover in the engine compartment on the passenger s side of the vehicle Your vehicle may have a cap with text and a graphic or just a graphic as shown above See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 14 for more information on location Be sure...

Page 234: ...l you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you besure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institutecertified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER C t 3t 2 1 t 4 7 1 LOOK FOR MIS SYMBOL 1 1 1 1...

Page 235: ...ehicle If you are in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will nee...

Page 236: ...be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure...

Page 237: ...Engine Cover Removing the Engine Cover and passenger sside corners 1 Move both front seats as far back as they will go 5 20 ...

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Page 239: ...o remove it 6 Loosen the two boltson the engine cover The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover only from the front of the dash When removing thecover be carefulnot to damage the instrumentpanelor the trim 7 Disconnectthe AM radio ground strap 5 22 ...

Page 240: ...ghten the two bolts located on the engine cover to reinstall the cover to the front of the dash 3 Put the heaterduct over theengine cover studs Push up onthe duct gently until it snaps into place 4 Reconnect the electrical connectors 5 Reconnect the AM radio ground strap 6 Reinstall the engine cover extension by gently squeezing the sides and sliding it into place Make sure all of the fastener cli...

Page 241: ...hat are harmful to your engine To change the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Unsnap both clips on the cover 2 Remove the cover Operat d the engine witt _ reair cleaner ____er off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans theair it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be...

Page 242: ...ration can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notices Too much ortoo little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting ...

Page 243: ... you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the ...

Page 244: ...oper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t ovetfi l Notice We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON Ill because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON Illis not covered by your new vehicle warranty 4 If the fluid level is in the ...

Page 245: ...t other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result Inaddition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000miles 50 000 km or24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX...

Page 246: ...tment on the passenger s side at the front See Engine Compartment Overview on page5 14for more information on location The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixtureat th...

Page 247: ...level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 33 A L The radiator pressure cap is located in the engine compartment on the passenger sside of the vehicle Notice Your radiator cap is a 15 6 psi 110 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible enginedamage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the...

Page 248: ...m it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil 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 liquids init can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because ...

Page 249: ...P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can push down the accelerator until the engine speed is abo...

Page 250: ...ehicle should be parked on a level surface A If it isn t you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That co...

Page 251: ...radiator corrosion may result Inaddition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty drinkable wafer and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information Adding only p n water to y...

Page 252: ...ended coolant and the proper coolant mixture 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 the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark start your vehicle 5 35 ...

Page 253: ... Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap whenthe cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 36 ...

Page 254: ... upper radiator hose is no longer hot 1 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 37 ...

Page 255: ...re up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the pressure cap off 5 38 ...

Page 256: ...s vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not fully engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hear an increase ...

Page 257: ...n the key off let the enginecompartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoirclean 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 look at the fluid levelon the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determ...

Page 258: ...l Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for e...

Page 259: ...rake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes 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 much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydrauli...

Page 260: ...ion Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6 30 Checking Brake Fluid MIN You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above MIN If it isn t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hyd...

Page 261: ...ill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 32 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from enteri...

Page 262: ... driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheei nuts are necessary to heip prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Brake linings should always b...

Page 263: ...gs that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between yourfront and rear brakescan change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenancefree ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original b...

Page 264: ... can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting next for Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature on page 3 47 Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode 0 They contain enough electricity to Nofice Ignor...

Page 265: ...weroutlets Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it couldsave your radio Nofice If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Using a matchnear a battery can cause...

Page 266: ...e will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connectthe negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with ...

Page 267: ...a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery Notice Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that the cables don t touch each other or any other metal The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 5 50 ...

Page 268: ...th vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery other vehicle 5 51 ...

Page 269: ...aintenance lnspections on page 6 30 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 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 of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind...

Page 270: ...u ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 32 5 53 ...

Page 271: ...ce If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricantto raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine ...

Page 272: ... see Replacement Bulbs OIJ page 5 61 Halogen Bulbs Headlamps Sealed Beam Headlamp Haloc_ I bulbs have pressurizedgas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson the bulb package 1 Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer 5 55 ...

Page 273: ...ctor out and unplug the lamp 3 Plug the new lamp into the connector 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp Composite Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the two screws from the sidemarkedturn signal lamp 5 56 ...

Page 274: ...he sidemarkedturn signal lamp by pullingout the assembly and disconnectingthe sidemarkedturnsignal lampsockets from the lamp 4 Remove the screw located behind the corner reflector to remove the entire corner reflector 5 57 ...

Page 275: ...assembly 6 Remove the composite assembly 7 Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwiseto remove it from the assem bly 8 Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened 9 Reinstall the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed 5 58 ...

Page 276: ...side of the lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket 6 Gently push the new bulb into the socket 7 Put the socket back into the lamp assembiy and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Put the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws 5 59 ...

Page 277: ...Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Remove the two screws from behind the door 3 Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket 5 60 ...

Page 278: ...turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel 5 Remove the old bulb from the socket and replace it 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp with a new one Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp IBulb Number IHalogen Headlamps Sealed Beam 1H6054 IHalogen Headlamps Composite I9006 Low Beam I 5 61 ...

Page 279: ...acking See Wiper Blade Check in At Least Twice a Year on page 6 26for more information 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Pinch the two tabs on the wiper arm and slide the insert out of the blade 3 Slide the new one in place Make sure the tabs are locked into position See Normal Maintenance Replacement Partson page 5 10I for the proper type of replacement blade 5 62 ...

Page 280: ... serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken bya sudden impact such as w...

Page 281: ...ide Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket typegage to check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the val...

Page 282: ...e label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel NutTorque under Capacitiesand Specifications on page 5 99 When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation patterns shown here ts to Rust or dirt on awheel or on thepar which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any ...

Page 283: ...because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tirelabel The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires t...

Page 284: ...und where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The gr...

Page 285: ...ade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustai...

Page 286: ...heel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces the wrong replacement whe...

Page 287: ...nusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your footoff the accelerator pedal and gr...

Page 288: ... You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine 4 Put the wheel blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The following steps will t...

Page 289: ...e wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover 2 Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise Remove the nut and washer then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt 3 Push down on the bolt and remove the hooked end from the slot Slide the jack toward the front of the vehicle and lift it from the mounting Remove the extension and the ratchet from the pouch 5 72 ...

Page 290: ...Your compact spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle You will use the ratchet and extension to lowerthe compact spare tire The ratchet has an UP side It also has a DOWN side 5 73 ...

Page 291: ...cts intothe hoist shaft 6 Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire to the ground Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 7 When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer plate at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening 8 Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice To help avoid vehicle damage do not dr...

Page 292: ...ff the hub caps to reach the wheel nuts The tools you ll be using include the jack A wheel blocks B extension C and ratchet D To remove the hub cap from the aluminum wheel fit the flat end of the extension into the notch Then remove the center cap 5 75 ...

Page 293: ...led Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Ra ng your vehicle ICIm Lhe jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 2 With the DOWN side facing you turn the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts co...

Page 294: ...e extension with the UP side 5 Turn the ratchet clockwise That will raise the jack 6 Positionthe jack under the vehicle facing you lift head a little I c B Front Position A Front Jack Location B Jack C Ratchet and Extension 5 77 ...

Page 295: ... Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 8 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 78 ...

Page 296: ...towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater if you needto to get all the rustor dirt off 10 Put on the compact spare tire Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the extension and see your dealer as soon as possible Never use oil or grease on ...

Page 297: ...e the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheelnut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brakerepairs evenlytighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torq specification See Capacities and Specifications inth...

Page 298: ... Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame above the bumper The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 82 See the storage instructions label to restore your compact spare properly vehicle by turning the ratchevwheel wrench until you hear two clicks o...

Page 299: ... want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don...

Page 300: ...e Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine LacquerThinner Nail Polish Remover Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth FabridCarpet Your ...

Page 301: ...b it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can beremoved as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions soiled area ...

Page 302: ...arm the leather Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface ...

Page 303: ...le sfinish is to keep it clean by washing it oftenwith lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materialson page 5 89 Don t use cleani...

Page 304: ...emical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keepingyour vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chromepolish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum...

Page 305: ...applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion materialto parts repaired or replaced to restore ...

Page 306: ...your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shapeddiscolorations and smallirregulardark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first GM Vehicle Care Appearance Mat...

Page 307: ...d protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiDinq necessary GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d I Description I Usage Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and DhosDhate free Spot Lifter Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Odor Eliminator Odorless ...

Page 308: ...t this label is not removed from the vehicle This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside yourvehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The...

Page 309: ...ome cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protectedfrom electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ...

Page 310: ...e block You can remove fuses with the fuse puller Remember to replace any of the spare fuses you use so you will have some if you ever need them again If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage 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 ...

Page 311: ...Relay Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Defogger Cruise Module Truck Body Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster Cruise Control Switch Electrochromic Mirror Power Outlets DLC Subwoofer Amplifier Crank Circuit Fuse ParWNeutral Switch Starter Enabler Relay License Plate Lamp Tailamps Parking Lamps Ashtray Lamp Panel Lights Trailer Taillamps Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps Door Switch Illumination Headl...

Page 312: ...Truck Body Control Illurnination Truck Body Module Headlamp Relay Front TurnSignals Rear Turn Signals Trailer Turn Signals Back up Lamps BrakeTransmission Shift InterlockSolenoid 21 22 23 24 A 19 20 FuseKircuit Usage Breaker 17 Front Wipers Front Washer Pump 18 VCM lgn 3 VCM Brake Cruise Stepper Motor Signal ATC Module Instrument Panel Radio ATC Main Feed 2000 Series Standby PRNDUOdometer TCC Enab...

Page 313: ... engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block A fuse puller is included in the underhood fuse block You will also find spare fuses Feed AUX B AUX A Usage Upfitter Battery Feed Upfitter Accessory Feed 5 96 ...

Page 314: ...M 1 B HORN AIC COMP RR HTR AC ATC FRT HVAC ENG I IGN E ECM I Blank RHHDLMP LHHeadlamp Blank Blank Usage Not used Fuel Pump Relay and Motor VCM Oil Pressure Switch Sender Horn Relay and Horn Air Conditioning Enable Relay and Compressor Rear Heater and Air Conditioning Active Transfer Case L Van Front Heater and Air Conditioning Oxygen Sensors Camshaft Position Sensor Mass Air Flow Sensor Evaporativ...

Page 315: ...l Battery Fuse Power Accessory Circuit Breaker Stop Hazard Fuse Auxiliary Power Fuse Cigarette Lighter Fuse Radio Battery Fuse BATT Fuse Circuit Breaker IGN A IGN B ABS Blank RAP HTD MIRI RRDEFOG Usage Starter Relay Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Electronic Brake Control Module Not Used Radio Accessory Power Windows Rear Window Defogger Climate Control Head 5 98 ...

Page 316: ...charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements Engine Specifications Vortec 4300 V6 MFI 1 6 5 4 3 2 I Micro Fuel IniectionTirePressures See Loadina Your Vehicle on mae 4 29 I Capacities and Specifications I Capacities I Fuel I 27 0 gallons I 101 8 L Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 4 7 L 5 0 quarts 5 99 ...

Page 317: ...igerant Type 134a Front A C Front and Rear A C 2 25 Ibs 3 0 Ibs Metric 1 2 L 1 7 L 1 02 kg 1 36 kg 1 Ail capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual recheck the fluid level after filling See Parf D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 32for more information 5 100 ...

Page 318: ... in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM truck dealer Part Number IEngine Oil Filter PF47 Positive kcase Ventilation PCV Valve CV769C ISpark Plugs 41 932 IFuel Filter GF481 Wiper Blades Front Type Length Trico 22110158 18 inches 45 7 cm Wiper Blades Rear Type Length Trico 22154396 14 inches 35 5 cm 5 101 ...

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Page 320: ...nce 6 18 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 26 AtEach Fuel Fill 6 26 At Least Once a Month 6 26 At Least Twice a Year 6 26 At Least Once a Year 6 27 Part C Periodic Maintenance inspections 6 30 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 30 Exhaust System Inspection 6 30 Fuel System Inspection 6 30 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 30 Throttle System Inspection 6 31 Transf...

Page 321: ...commended maintenance procedures are important Impropervehicle 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 protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks insp...

Page 322: ...art 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 vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessary...

Page 323: ...he following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supported sewice people will perform the work using GM parts The proper fluids and lubricantsto...

Page 324: ...rvals Every 3 000 Miles 5000km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Fluid Check Every 6 000Miles IO000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions FrontWheel Bearing Repack two wheeldrive only or at each brake relining whichever occurs fi...

Page 325: ...rst DriveAxle FluidCheck Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack two wheeldrive only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Transfer Case F...

Page 326: ...ime to check your brakes is duringtire rotation See Brake System Inspectionon page 6 31 3 000 Miles 5 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals f...

Page 327: ...onstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Cleanand repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0 Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularlyreaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mounta...

Page 328: ...u Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever curs first An Emission Control Service Lubricatechassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote whichever O C C U r S first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocit...

Page 329: ...ths whichever occurs first See footnote 36 000 Miles 60 000 km D Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service U Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on whichever occurs first See footnote page 5 64for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote needed Check constant ve...

Page 330: ...st See footnote Cl Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking CI For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean andrepack the front wheel bearings or at eachbrake relining whichever occursfirst U Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic whe...

Page 331: ...oth the fluid and filter 0 Change transfer case fluid 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service U Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote U Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 54 000 Miles 90 000 k...

Page 332: ... for leaking U For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at eachbrake relining whichever occursfirst U Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainlydriven under oneor more ofthese conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer ...

Page 333: ... pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints a...

Page 334: ...if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote t 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 78 000 Miles 130 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as...

Page 335: ...elocity joints and axle seals for leaking 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles o...

Page 336: ... 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months U Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 64for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footn...

Page 337: ...is schedule up to 100 000 miles 166 000 km should be repeated after 100 000 miles 166 000 km at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle The services shown at 150 000 miles 240 000 km should be repeated at the same interval after 150 000miles 240 000 km for the life of this vehicle See Part 5 Owner Checks and Serviceson page 6 26 and Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6 30 Foot...

Page 338: ... l Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months 0 Check readfrontaxle fluid level and addfluid as whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking U Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or h...

Page 339: ...ee footnote needed Checkconstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean andrepack the front wheel bearings or at eachbrake relining whichever occurs first 0 Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter ifthe vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or hi...

Page 340: ... occursfirst See footnote needed Checkconstantvelocityjoints and axle seals for leaking 0 Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainousterrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi police or deliv...

Page 341: ...otnote needed Check constantvelocityjoints and axle seals for leaking 0 For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0 Change automatic transmissionfluid and filterif the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or high...

Page 342: ... whichever occurs first See footnote U Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32...

Page 343: ... footnote needed Checkconstantvelocityjoints and axle seals for leaking 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean andrepack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Q Change automatictransmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainlydriven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperatureregularlyreaches 90 F 32 C or higher...

Page 344: ...ce spark plugs An Emission Control Service Service 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km U Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant onpage 5 28 for what t...

Page 345: ...ssary See Engine Coolant on page 5 28for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page5 41 for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflatedto the correct pressures Don t forget to check your spare tire See T...

Page 346: ...se with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 32 Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission Fluidon page 5 25 A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lub...

Page 347: ...any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Co I System Check When you are do J thischecl hevehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page2 26 if necessa...

Page 348: ...ty could be damaged 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 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the...

Page 349: ... leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the flo...

Page 350: ...case and add lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem Check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition inspect other brake ...

Page 351: ...M OptikleenWasher Solvent or equivalent Usage I Fluid Lubricant Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB Parking Brake CableGuides GM Power Steering Fluid GMPart No US 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent System Power Automatic IDEXRON Ill Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinder...

Page 352: ...ondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid Lubricant I Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No US 12346293 in Canada 992723 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi PurposeLubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No US 12345...

Page 353: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performedthe service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 34 ...

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Page 356: ... TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 GM MobilityProgramforPersons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 1P Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 1I 7 1 ...

Page 357: ...after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give...

Page 358: ...the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB usi...

Page 359: ...are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 1 800 833 CHEV 2438 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer AssistanceOffices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to wr...

Page 360: ...e Bezares C P 11910Mexico D F Long Distance 011 52 5329 0 800 01 800 508 0000 Phis program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers ana mob...

Page 361: ...Care provides 0 Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Free towing for warranty repairs Basic over the phonetechnical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs i e wrecker services locksmith key service glass repair etc Roadside Courtesy Care provides Roadside BasicCare services as outlined previously Plus FREENon WarrantyTowing to theclose...

Page 362: ...Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any paymentobligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services For prompt assistance when calling please have the following available to give to the advisor Vehicle Identification Number VIN License plate number 0 Vehicle color Vehicle location Tel...

Page 363: ...your inconvenienceduring warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointmentand advising your service consultant of your transportationneeds your dealer can help minimizeyour inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep dr...

Page 364: ...ge transportationthrough a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonablefuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amountsshould reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for ...

Page 365: ...details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms andconditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury o...

Page 366: ...ision Chevrolet CustomerAssistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 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 Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on e...

Page 367: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Ti...

Page 368: ... All Wheel DriveServiceLight 3 35 AluminumWheels 5 88 What MakesanAirBag Inflate 1 67 Air CleanedFiIter Engine 5 24 AM 3 50 AM FM Radio 3 39 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 50 Anti lockBrakeSystem 4 7 Anti LockBrake SystemWarning Light 3 29 Appearance Care 5 83 Care of Safety Belts 5 86 ChemicalPaint Spotting 5 89 Cleaning the Inside ofYourVehicle 5 83 Finish Damage 5 88 SheetMetalDamage 5 88 Underbody Maint...

Page 369: ...BrakeWear 5 45 Brakes 5 42 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In NewVehicle 2 19 Braking 4 6 BucketSeats Rear 1 12 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Halogen Bulbs 5 55 Headlamps 5 55 Replacement Bulbs 5 61 Taillamps 5 60 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 59 Buying New Tires 5 66 C California Fuel 5 6 Canada 7 5 CanadianOwners ii Canadian Roadside Assistance 7 7 Cancelling the Sliding Door Security Lock 2 12 Capacities ...

Page 370: ...ourVehicle 5 86 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 89 Weatherstrips 5 86 Cleaning ExteriorLamps Lenses 5 86 Climate Control System 3 18 Rear 3 21 Rear Heating System 3 19 Compact Disc Messages 3 45 CompactSpareTire 5 82 CompositeHeadlamps 5 56 Control of aVehicle 4 6 Convenience Net 2 45 Coolant EngineTemperatureGage 3 30 Heater Engine 2 22 Cooling System 5 33 Cruise Control 3 10 Current and Past ModelOrderFo...

Page 371: ...oads 4 16 Winter 4 24 Driving On Grades 4 39 Driving on Snowor Ice 4 24 Driver Driving Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water 4 18 Driving Through Flowing Water 4 18 Driving with a Trailer 4 37 E Electrical System Add on Equipment 5 92 Headlamp Wiring 5 92 Fusesand Circuit Breakers 5 93 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 92 Windshield WiperFuses 5 92 Emissions Inspection and Engine MaintenancePro...

Page 372: ...ing 5 71 AutomaticTransmission 5 25 PowerSteering 5 40 WindshieldWasher 5 41 FM 3 50 FollowingDistance 4 38 Footnotes 6 7 6 18 Front Axle 5 54 Front Doors 2 8 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 10 Filling YourTank 5 8 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Gage 3 36 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 System Inspection 6 30 Fuel Regulator 2 21 Fuses ...

Page 373: ...11 Horn 3 5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 5 37 How to Add Fluid 5 27 How to Check 5 25 5 64 How to Check Lubricant 5 53 HowtoCheckPowerSteering Fluid 5 40 Howto Use This Manual ii Recovery Tank 5 34 How to WearSafetyBeltsProperly 1 18 Hydroplaning 4 18 I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5 32 If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine 5 31 If the Light Is Flashi...

Page 374: ...KeyLockCylindersService 6 27 Keys 2 2 KeylessEntrySystem 2 4 L Lamps Exterior 3 12 Interior 3 15 LapBelt 1 27 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 18 1 29 LATCHSystem Child Restraints 1 52 Securing a Child Restraint Designedfor the LATCH System 1 54 Latches Seatback 1 6 Leather 5 85 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 10 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 28 Light Air Bag Readiness 3 26 BrakeSystemWarning 3 28 Char...

Page 375: ...tSystem Inspection 6 30 MaintenanceSchedule cont Introduction 6 2 Long Trip Highway ScheduledMaintenance 6 18 MaintenanceRequirements 6 2 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B OwnerChecksandServices 6 26 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 30 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 32 Part E MaintenanceRecord 6 34 Selecting the Right Schedule 6 5 Short Trip City ScheduledMainte...

Page 376: ...eadConsole 2 39 Owners Canadian ii Owner sInformation 7 12 P Park P Shifting Into 2 27 Shifting Out of 2 29 Brake 2 26 Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2 30 Park P MechanismCheck 6 29 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Parking on Hills 4 39 39 PartA Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 26 Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants 6 32 Part E Maintenance Record 6 34...

Page 377: ...lt ComfortGuides 1 32 SeatAudio 3 46 Seat Operation 1 7 Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 29 Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 29 Window Defoqqer 3 21 Rearview Mirrors 2 32 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Reinstalling the EngineCover 5 23 Remote Keyless EntrySystem 2 4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 2 5 Removing the EngineCover 5 20 Removing the Flat Tireand Installin...

Page 378: ...ChildrenandSmall Adults 1 32 RearSeatPassengers 1 29 Right Front Passenger Position 1 27 Safety Belts cont Safety Belt Extender 1 34 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 13 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 26 Safety Chains 4 36 Safety Warnings and Symbols III SealedBeamHeadlamp 5 55 Seatback Latches 1 6 Seats Bench Seat 1 11 Bucket Seats Rear 1 12 Head Restraints 1 5 Manual 1 2 ManualLumbar 1 3 Power...

Page 379: ...led Maintenance 6 7 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 20 Skidding 4 13 Sliding Door Security Lock 2 11 Sliding Side Door 2 10 SomeOtherRainyWeatherTips 4 18 Spare Tire Check 6 27 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 5 84 Specifications Capacities 5 99 Speedometer 3 25 Steering 4 9 Starter Switch Check 6 28 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Steering in Emergencies 4 10 Steering SuspensionandFront Drive Axle Boot...

Page 380: ...es 4 36 TrailerWiringHarness 4 41 TraileringPackage 4 31 TransferCase 5 52 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 25 Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 4 35 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 23 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7 11 TripOdometer 3 25 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 6 Turn Signals WhenTowing a Trailer 4 38 Transportation Options 7 9 Turnand Lane Change Signals 3 ...

Page 381: ...Power 2 17 Windshield andWiper Blades 5 87 Windshield Washer 3 8 Fluid 5 41 Windshield Washer Fluid LevelCheck 6 26 Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement 5 62 Fuses 5 92 Windshield Wipers 3 8 Winter Driving 4 24 Wiper Blade Check 6 27 WarningLights Gagesand Indicators 3 23 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 OtherWarning Devices 3 5 Safety andSymbols 111 VehicleDamage iv Washing Your Vehicle 5 86 Wea...

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