Chevrolet 2005 Colorado Owner'S Manual Download

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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-3

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-8

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-11

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-32

Airbag System

......................................... 1-61

Restraint System Check

............................ 1-75

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

................................................. 2-12

Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 2-14

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-16

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-35

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-39

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-41

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

.......................... 3-4

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-19

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

........ 3-22

Driver Information Center (DIC)

.................. 3-36

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-43

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-50

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 5-10

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-44

Four-Wheel Drive

..................................... 5-45

Front Axle

............................................... 5-46

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-47

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-52

Tires

...................................................... 5-54

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-90

Vehicle Identification

................................. 5-98

Electrical System

...................................... 5-99

Capacities and Specifications

................... 5-103

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

................................ 6-2

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 7-2

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 7-10

Index .................................................................1

2005 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual

Summary of Contents for 2005 Colorado

Page 1: ...r Information Center DIC 3 36 Audio System s 3 43 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 50 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 44 Four Wheel Drive 5 45 Front Axle 5 46 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Tires 5 54 Appearance Care 5 90 Vehicle Identification 5 98 Electr...

Page 2: ...eave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures and word...

Page 3: ...ION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people 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 do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not do this or Do Not let this happen iii ...

Page 4: ...o warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the 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 reference the f...

Page 5: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle v ...

Page 6: ... NOTES vi ...

Page 7: ...t Extender 1 31 Child Restraints 1 32 Older Children 1 32 Infants and Young Children 1 34 Child Restraint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Top Strap 1 42 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Crew Cab 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Extended Ca...

Page 8: ...train 1 68 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 69 Airbag Off Switch 1 71 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 74 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 75 Restraint System Check 1 75 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 76 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...hile the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Move the lever located under the front of a manual seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 3 ...

Page 10: ...ard edge of the control Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the control Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or the rear of the vehicle Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the whole seat Vertical Control This control reclines the seatbacks See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 6 for more information 1 4 ...

Page 11: ...f the front seats This feature will quickly heat the lower cushion and lower back of the driver s and front passenger s seats for added comfort Press the lower part of the switch to turn the heater on at low heat Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on at high heat Put the switch in the center position to turn the heater off The ignition must be on for the heated seat feature to w...

Page 12: ...here you want it Pull up on the lever and without pushing on the seatback the seat will go to an upright position If you have power seats you can use the vertical power seat control to recline the seatback Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward by moving the control toward the front or rear of the vehicle But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 6 ...

Page 13: ... abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable head restraints adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest t...

Page 14: ...tback to be sure it is locked To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward it will return to the reclined position Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Crew Cab If your vehicle is a crew cab the rear seatback can be folded forward Before you can fold the rear seatback you need to unlatch...

Page 15: ...rly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To return the seatback to the upright position do the following 1 Lift the seatback up and push it back into place 2 Reconnect the center sa...

Page 16: ...he seat until the seat is in place The rear seat storage compartments must be in the rearward position before folding the seat down To store the seat do the following 1 To ensure that the safety belt buckle does not move when not in use secure it to the inboard side of the seat by the hook and loop fastener A 2 Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel 1 10 ...

Page 17: ...d check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo 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 not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and u...

Page 18: ...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 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 13 ...

Page 20: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 14 ...

Page 21: ...upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags 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 airbag system ev...

Page 22: ... to Wear Safety Belts Properly 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 32 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to ...

Page 23: ...s you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as ...

Page 24: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 18 ...

Page 25: ...oo loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 19 ...

Page 26: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 20 ...

Page 27: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 21 ...

Page 28: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not 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 22 ...

Page 29: ...ulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it up or down squeeze the release buttons A together and move the height adjuster to the desired position After you move the adjuster to where you want it try ...

Page 30: ...hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 16 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of th...

Page 31: ...belt 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 is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 25 ...

Page 32: ...rown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back sl...

Page 33: ...ck If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so 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 27 ...

Page 34: ... shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could i...

Page 35: ...uides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When attached to a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head Here is how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback 1 29 ...

Page 36: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 30 ...

Page 37: ...ntal or near frontal crash Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 76 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an exte...

Page 38: ...and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the 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 a rear seat In a cras...

Page 39: ... the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a rear outside seat position move the child toward the center of the vehicle See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 29 If the child is sitting in the center rear seat of a crew cab move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt s...

Page 40: ...child s pelvic bones in a crash Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whil...

Page 41: ...0 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them...

Page 42: ...t 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 CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Page 43: ...e child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Page 44: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 38 ...

Page 45: ...d restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on child restraint in the vehicle and the add on child restraint s harness system holds the child in place within the restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the in...

Page 46: ... Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Never put a child in a rear facing child restraint...

Page 47: ...ot use child restraints in the center front seat position The restraints will not work properly If you need to secure a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s position the right front passenger s frontal airbag must be off See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Models with an Airbag Off Switch and Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System...

Page 48: ...s anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top strap and that the strap be anchored In the United States some child restraints also have a top strap If your child restraint h...

Page 49: ...se or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location CAUTION C...

Page 50: ...o the anchor A Make sure that you secure the top strap to the top strap anchor A and not to the seatback latch B 3 Push rearward on the seatback until it locks into its upright position Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is secured properly Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be a...

Page 51: ...anchors B as shown Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position Regular and Extended Cabs without Rear Seats There is a top strap an...

Page 52: ...d extended cabs without rear seats there are anchors for the right front passenger position You will find the anchors where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion To assist you in locating the anchors place your hand in a palm up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s s...

Page 53: ...o its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual 1 47 ...

Page 54: ...orages in the vehicle The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Tighten the LATCH attachments and the top tether The child restraint instructions will show you how 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint disconnect the latch attachments pull the seatback forward and unhook the top tether from the top tether anchor...

Page 55: ...hild restraint instructions will show you how 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint disconnect the latch attachments and unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Regular Extended Cab No Rear Seats Your vehicle has airbags Regular cab models and extended ca...

Page 56: ...with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system The right front passenger s frontal airbag could inflate even though the switch is off If this ever happens do not let anyone whom the national government has identi...

Page 57: ...re To remove the child restraint loosen and disconnect the LATCH attachments and loosen the top tether Pull the seatback forward and unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage Be sure to return the seatback to its fully upright position See Seatback Latches on page 1 8 Turn on the right front passenger s frontal airbag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person...

Page 58: ...secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the child 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...

Page 59: ...ack into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again an...

Page 60: ...quires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored See Top Strap on page 1 42 if the child restraint has one Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat Here is why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously inju...

Page 61: ...senger s frontal airbag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Manual Seats on page 1 3 or Power Seats on page 1 4 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle t...

Page 62: ...o the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be re...

Page 63: ...eats Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag Regular cab models and extended cab models without rear seats have a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 71 for more on this including important safety information United States Canada 1 57 ...

Page 64: ... one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag it means that something may be wrong wit...

Page 65: ...d as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 71 If your child restraint is forward facing always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat See Manual Seats on page 1 3 or Power Seats on page 1 4 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions ...

Page 66: ...o the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be re...

Page 67: ... sitting there Do not turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 71 for more on this including important safety information Airbag System Your vehicle has airbags a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have a roof mounted side impact airbag f...

Page 68: ...are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past The roof mounted side impa...

Page 69: ...aintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young ...

Page 70: ...irbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 25 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 64 ...

Page 71: ...irbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side If your vehicle has a roof mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows 1 65 ...

Page 72: ...son causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering If your vehicle has side impact airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tiedown through any door or window opening...

Page 73: ... deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph 19 3 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 20 to 24 mph 32 2 to 38 5 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it ca...

Page 74: ...wn in frontal or near frontal impacts For side impact airbags inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact What Makes an Airbag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash For both frontal and side impact airbags the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the airbag The inflato...

Page 75: ... instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag or the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle no...

Page 76: ...tem will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 7 9 Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system Improper service can mean that your a...

Page 77: ...son in the right front passenger s position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows Infant An infant less than 1 year old must ride in the front seat because my vehicle has no rear seat my vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear facing infant seat or the infant has a medical condition which according to the infant s physician makes it ...

Page 78: ...al condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger and makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger even if belted to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash CAUTION If the right front passenger s frontal airbag is turned ...

Page 79: ... turn it back on CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system The right front passenger s frontal airbag could inflate even though the switch is off If this ever happens do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the right fro...

Page 80: ...system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the a...

Page 81: ...esses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety b...

Page 82: ...ATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front passen...

Page 83: ...Heater 2 19 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 20 Manual Transmission Operation 2 23 Four Wheel Drive 2 25 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission 2 30 Shifting Out of Park P Automatic Transmission 2 32 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission 2 32 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 33 Engine Exhaust 2 33 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked Automatic Transmission 2 34 Mirr...

Page 84: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 85: ...ith the OnStar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 39 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies ...

Page 86: ...and try again Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors and disarm or arm your theft deterrent system from about 3 ...

Page 87: ...odes see Remote Keyless Entry Feedback under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3 36 L Panic Press this button to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps flash for up to 30 seconds To turn them off again do one of these three things wait for 30 seconds press the panic button again or start the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded ...

Page 88: ...o change the battery Notice 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 To replace the battery do the following 1 Insert a thin coin or similar object in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the transmitter apart 2 Remove and replace the battery with a three volt CR...

Page 89: ... be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle To unlock the door from the outside use the key or the r...

Page 90: ...uipped with an auto lock unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle s power door locks from the driver s seating position If your vehicle has an automatic transmission it will be programmed to have all the doors lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK P All the doors will unlock when the shift lever is moved back into PARK P If your vehicle has a manual transmiss...

Page 91: ...ors 2 Using your ignition key turn the lock clockwise on the driver s side rear door and counterclockwise on the passenger s side rear door to engage the rear door security lock 3 Close the door 4 Repeat these steps on the opposite rear door If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside To return the rear doors to normal use disen...

Page 92: ...d cab your vehicle has rear doors for convenience in loading and unloading cargo To open a rear door open the front door Then use the handle located on the front edge of the rear door panel to open it You must close the rear door before closing the front door Tailgate You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down When you put the tailgate back up be sure it ...

Page 93: ...an then remove the entire tailgate assembly Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate Make sure it is secure To partially lower the tailgate do the following 1 Lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly 2 Pull upward on each clip Then push forward so the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt Pull the end over the bolt 3 Slide the end fitting off the bottom bolt and on...

Page 94: ...vercome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows use the handle on each door to open and close each window 2 12 ...

Page 95: ...ss Down Windows The driver s window also has an express down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch Press the front edge of the switch past the first position to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch To open the window partway press the front of the switch to the first position until the window...

Page 96: ...visor has a mirror on it Pull down the visor to access the mirror Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent If your vehicle has the remote keyless entry system the vehicle has a content theft deterrent alarm s...

Page 97: ...eft deterrent system the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed Always unlock a door with the remote keyless entry transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident you can turn off the alarm by pressing unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Te...

Page 98: ...t the engine if you turn the engine off However your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time See your GM dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not ...

Page 99: ...n in which you can operate your electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets It also unlocks the steering wheel and ignition Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed ON C This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch The switch stays in ON when the engine is running But even when the engine is not run...

Page 100: ...hicle is stopped Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that is a safety feature Starting Your Engine 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The i...

Page 101: ...he key and accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment chec...

Page 102: ...ord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the...

Page 103: ... to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P Automatic Transmission on page 2 30 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 56 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine 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 key is in ON If you cannot sh...

Page 104: ... is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you are 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 accelerator all the way down You will shift down to the next gear and have more power DRIVE D should not be used when towing...

Page 105: ...e vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Manual Transmission Operation Five Speed This is your shift pattern Here is how to operate your manual transmission FIRST 1 Pre...

Page 106: ...AL and release the clutch pedal Then press the clutch again and shift into REVERSE R Do not attempt to shift into the fifth gear position prior to shifting into REVERSE R Your transmission has a lock out feature which prevents a fifth gear to reverse gear shift Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your w...

Page 107: ...satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive You should use two wheel drive high for most normal driving conditions Notice Driving on clean dry pavement in four wheel drive for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in four wheel driv...

Page 108: ... setting you are in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take your vehicle in for service An indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain illuminated when the shift is completed If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting Shift...

Page 109: ... Shifting from Four Wheel Low to Two Wheel High or Four Wheel High To shift from four wheel low to two wheel high or four wheel high your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 1 2 mph 2 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N or the clutch pedal engaged The preferred method for shifting out of four wheel low is to have your vehicle moving 1 2 mph 2 km h Press and release the four wheel high ...

Page 110: ...on shift lever in PARK P or FIRST 1 for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission Shifting Out of NEUTRAL After towing your vehicle you will have to shift out of NEUTRAL in order to drive To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal See Parking Brake on page 2 29 for more information 2 Start a vehicle with an automatic transmission in PARK P...

Page 111: ...the vehicle is moving below 3 mph 5 km h See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 28 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with t...

Page 112: ...r see Towing a Trailer on page 4 56 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake CAUTION If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear two wheel high 2H or four wheel high 4H or four wheel low 4L not in NEUTRAL 2 Move the shift lev...

Page 113: ...thout first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent ...

Page 114: ...the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to ACC There is no shift interlock in this key position 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the gear you want 5 Have the system fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Your vehicle has a manual transmi...

Page 115: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Page 116: ...nning Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 37 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injure...

Page 117: ... each lamp to turn it on or off Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Your vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with the OnStar System and map lamps Mirror Operation You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving Press the tab forward away from you for day driving Pull the tab back toward you for night driving There are also three OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your d...

Page 118: ...e bottom of the mirror To manually turn the lamps on or off press the button next to each lamp Compass Operation The mirror has an eight point compass display in the bottom of the mirror face When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the current compass heading For example NE is...

Page 119: ...ong distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows 2 Press and hold the left map light button until a zone number appears on the display 3 Once the zone number appears on the display press the on off button quickly until you reach the c...

Page 120: ...tion The mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to its original position push outward Return both mirrors to the unfolded position before driving Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the controls are located on the driver s door armrest To adjust the power mirrors do t...

Page 121: ... a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes OnStar System OnStar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services A complete OnStar user s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar Subscription Servi...

Page 122: ...your hand held cell phone is lost forgotten or has a low battery It is a hands free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in the vehicle s glove box or visit www onstar com or www onsta...

Page 123: ...y be able to use the area as a cupholder Front Armrest Storage Area For vehicles with bench seats you may have a center armrest storage area Lift up on the upper tab located at the front of the armrest to release the latch Lift the lid to open the storage area For vehicles with bucket seats or uplevel packages your vehicle may have a two tiered center armrest storage area Lift up on the upper tab ...

Page 124: ... an extended cab or crew cab If your vehicle is equipped with roof mounted side impact air bags there will be assist handles located above both the driver s and front passenger s doors Rear Storage Area If your vehicle is an extended cab model it may be equipped with storage compartments under the rear seats To access the storage compartments you will need to lift the cushion on the bottom of the ...

Page 125: ...To open a storage box unhook the bottom of the latches and lift the two latches on each side of the storage box Lift the lid to access the storage box 2 43 ...

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Page 127: ... Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Climate Controls 3 19 Climate Control System 3 19 Outlet Adjustment 3 21 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 22 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 23 Speedometer and Odometer 3 24 Trip Odometer 3 24 Tachometer 3 24 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 24 Airbag Readiness Light 3 25 Airbag Off Light 3 26 Battery Warning Light 3 27 Up Shift Light Manual Transmission 3 28 Brake...

Page 128: ...43 AM FM Radio 3 44 Radio with CD 3 46 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 62 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios 3 73 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 73 Radio Reception 3 73 Care of Your CDs 3 73 Care of Your CD Player 3 74 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 74 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 74 Chime Level Adjustment 3 74 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 129: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 130: ...Instrument Panel Overview Manual Transmission shown Automatic Transmission similar 3 4 ...

Page 131: ... Lamps on page 3 16 Exterior Cargo Lamps See Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 3 17 G Parking Brake Release See Parking Brake on page 2 29 H Horn See Horn on page 3 6 I Traction Control Button or Four Wheel Drive Buttons See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 and Four Wheel Drive on page 2 25 J Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 43 K Cigarette Lighter If Equipped See Ashtrays and Cigarette ...

Page 132: ...warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in 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 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet ...

Page 133: ...to a comfortable level then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals See Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 53 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 9 Flash to P...

Page 134: ...u signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and a blown fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 99 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Turn Signal O...

Page 135: ... be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the leve...

Page 136: ... the delay settings 1 High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band to the second solid position past the delay settings 9 Off To stop the wipers move the band to off Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer CAUTI...

Page 137: ...ake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel sp...

Page 138: ...e cruise symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume accelerate You l...

Page 139: ...his you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going...

Page 140: ...rightness together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights See Automatic Headlamp System on page 3 15 for more information Parking Lamps Turn the knob to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 Headlamps Turn the knob to this position to turn on the he...

Page 141: ...omatic transmission or the parking brake is not set if you have a manual transmission The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL are on only your DRL lamps will be on The taillamps sidemarkers and other lamps will not be on The instrument panel will not be lit up either When it begins to get dark the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps As with any vehicle yo...

Page 142: ... as bright as usual Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 17 Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your parking lamps and or low beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work The fog lamp button is located near the exterior lamps control Pre...

Page 143: ...or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display This will only work if the headlamps or parking lamps are on See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 Dome Lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open a door and will slowly dim to off when all doors are closed You can also turn the dome lamp on manually by turning the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way up In this position th...

Page 144: ...over it with the protective cap Notice Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a proble...

Page 145: ... out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Do not use anything other than the cigarette lighter in the heating element Climate Controls Climat...

Page 146: ...ttons Recirculation If your vehicle has air conditioning you will have the recirculation feature This mode recirculates air inside the cabin and prevents outside air from coming in the vehicle It can be used to prevent outside odors from entering your vehicle and cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly Press this button to turn the recirculation mode on or off An indicator light on the butto...

Page 147: ...the side window outlets and to the floor outlets When you select this mode the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is near freezing or below Recirculation is not available in this mode 0 Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets When you select this mode the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the o...

Page 148: ...t you know they are working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gage...

Page 149: ...let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States automatic transmission version shown Canada similar 3 23 ...

Page 150: ...at can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero See Trip Odometer under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3 36 for more information Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area your vehicle could be damaged and the damages would not ...

Page 151: ...s ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate ...

Page 152: ...fety information CAUTION If the right front passenger s frontal airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the frontal airbag would not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Do not turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag unless the person...

Page 153: ...raint in the right front passenger s seat until you have your vehicle serviced Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle as a check to show you it is working then it should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the electrical charging system Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain you...

Page 154: ... System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part is not working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it does ...

Page 155: ...e system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have 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 briefly when you start your engine to show it is working Then it will turn off This is normal If the light stays on or comes on when you re ...

Page 156: ...Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and ser...

Page 157: ...This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light is ...

Page 158: ... designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one...

Page 159: ...ngine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engin...

Page 160: ... problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 14 for additional information regarding the security light Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set your cruise control The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off See Cruise Control on page 3 11 for more informa...

Page 161: ...as station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage does not go back to empty when you turn off the...

Page 162: ... panel cluster next to the DIC display To scroll through the available functions press and release the reset stem Trip Information Odometer The odometer is automatically displayed on the DIC when you start the vehicle The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers Trip Odometer Press and release the reset stem until TRIP appears on the DIC display T...

Page 163: ... On vehicles with an automatic transmission this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P and unlocks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P On vehicles with a manual transmission this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph 24 km h and unlocks all of the doors when the key is removed from the ignition Lock 2 On vehic...

Page 164: ...he DIC display briefly press the reset stem to set your choice The DIC display will then clear The following are the available modes RFA 1 default This mode flashes the parking lamps when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter RFA 2 This mode flashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Th...

Page 165: ... action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition More than one message may appear at one time They will appear one after the other The messages are displayed for three seconds each Some messages may not require immediate action but you should press and release the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the display Each message must be ac...

Page 166: ...d release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the DIC display CHANGE OIL This message will be displayed when the oil needs to be changed Check the oil in your vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer See Engine Oil on page 5 13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Press the reset stem to acknowledge the message and c...

Page 167: ...if the level of fuel in your vehicle is low You should also check your fuel gage See Fuel Gage on page 3 35 for more information You should fill your vehicle s tank as soon as possible LOW TRAC Traction If you have the Traction Control System TCS you will see this message when a low traction condition is detected See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 8 for more information Press and release th...

Page 168: ...ge 2 25 for more information about your transfer case Press the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display TRACTION FAULT If you have the Traction Control System TCS you may see this message if there is a problem with your Traction Control System TCS Check your TCS as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer See Traction Control System TCS on page ...

Page 169: ...ct minute appears on the display There is an initial two second delay before the clock goes into time set mode Display the time with the ignition off by pressing RCL HR or MIN Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears ...

Page 170: ...r the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until you hear two ...

Page 171: ...appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers Balanc...

Page 172: ...s CAL Calibrated The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or...

Page 173: ...the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States XM offers 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more ...

Page 174: ...termine the vehicle speed To turn automatic volume off press this button until OFF appears on the display Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection o TUNE p Turn this knob to select radio stations o SEEK p Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio ...

Page 175: ...eble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass or the treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle p...

Page 176: ...sh and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the SEEK TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desi...

Page 177: ...ional emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is low or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play will stop during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS s...

Page 178: ... is found that broadcasts traffic announcements NO TRAF will appear on the display If TRAF is on the display press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements The radio will play the traffic announcement if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio...

Page 179: ... into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer available This previously assigned channel is no longer a...

Page 180: ...e The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label channel 0 If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate t...

Page 181: ... sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player If an error appear...

Page 182: ...ight seconds per track SCAN and the track number will appear on the display Release the button to stop searching and to play the track o TUNE p Turning the TUNE knob will fast track reverse or advance through tracks The track number will appear on the display for each track DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track will ap...

Page 183: ...ssions and 255 files the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximum will be ignored Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory will be displayed as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any root directory folders However p...

Page 184: ... automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display See DISPL later in this section for more information The new track name will appear on the display File System and Naming The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio will display the file ...

Page 185: ...could get caught in the CD player If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 FLDx Previous Folder Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the previous folder Pressing this button while in folder random mode will take you to the previous folder and random the tracks in that folder 2 FLDw Next Folder Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the next...

Page 186: ... TUNE p Turning the TUNE knob will fast track reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists The track number and file name will appear on the display for each track Turning this knob while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order DISPL Display Press this knob to switch between track mode folder playlist mode and time of day mode The display wi...

Page 187: ... off if this button is pressed first CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid If so w...

Page 188: ... the program if available To change the default on the display press the INFO knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until you hear a beep The selected display will now be the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases Set t...

Page 189: ...io will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following step...

Page 190: ... and classical To return to the manual mode press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display Then manually adjust the bass midrange and treble using the AUDIO knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the...

Page 191: ... station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast Finding a Program Type PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last se...

Page 192: ...ll appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear o...

Page 193: ...d contact your GM dealer Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol will appear on the display As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD p...

Page 194: ... Once the CD is loaded the indicator light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another CD The CD player takes up to six CDs Do not try to load more than six To load more than one CD but less than six complete Steps 1 through 3 When finished loading CDs press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function The radio will begin to play the last CD load...

Page 195: ...o eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually The player s 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25 second time period has elapsed REV Reverse Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release the button to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appe...

Page 196: ... arrow to go to the next track If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD SCAN To scan one CD press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press either SCAN arrow again to s...

Page 197: ...Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections S LIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections To play the song list press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK or TYPE arrows Seeking past the last saved tra...

Page 198: ...ss the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play The CD is dirty scra...

Page 199: ...With THEFTLOCK activated the radio will not operate if stolen Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise FM FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reac...

Page 200: ...adio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will appear on the radio display To ...

Page 201: ...ing in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 29 City Driving 4 32 Freeway Driving 4 33 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 34 Highway Hypnosis 4 35 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 35 Winter Driving 4 37 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 41 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 42 Recovery Hooks 4 42 Loading Your Vehicle 4 43 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 49 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab 4 49 Towing 4 50 T...

Page 202: ...y and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision wit...

Page 203: ...r people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The...

Page 204: ... skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC lev...

Page 205: ... of your vehicle Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with anothe...

Page 206: ...our brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking...

Page 207: ...bout 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 programmed to 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...

Page 208: ...on Control System TCS Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System TCS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin You may feel or hear the...

Page 209: ...See Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out under If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 41 Steering Power Steering If you lose power 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 is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned...

Page 210: ...t ahead 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 nowhe...

Page 211: ...d reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are 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...

Page 212: ...t is 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 close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will ...

Page 213: ...tle to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose contro...

Page 214: ... such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle This off road guide is for vehicles that have four wheel drive Also see Anti Lock Brakes under Braking on page 4 5 If your vehicle does not have four wheel ...

Page 215: ...viest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain does not toss things around CAUTION Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatba...

Page 216: ...s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can hel...

Page 217: ...errain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping slid...

Page 218: ...an be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 4 2 Driving on Off Road ...

Page 219: ... some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What is beyo...

Page 220: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Page 221: ...eel at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when g...

Page 222: ...he surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders What is at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they will not have to...

Page 223: ...TRAL N or with the clutch pedal pressed down with a manual transmission This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 2 Shift to P...

Page 224: ...ways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes...

Page 225: ...nd the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the r...

Page 226: ... maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents un...

Page 227: ...ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 29 for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand ha...

Page 228: ...our headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your ...

Page 229: ...eatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in...

Page 230: ...ns of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a qui...

Page 231: ... deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Page 232: ...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 will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 33 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 ...

Page 233: ...mp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with 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 is slow...

Page 234: ... your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full A...

Page 235: ...eave 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 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 236: ...ownhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shif...

Page 237: ... a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you 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 betwe...

Page 238: ...akes 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 will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 4 6 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an o...

Page 239: ...e some things to do to summon 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 have 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 un...

Page 240: ...nd check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and i...

Page 241: ...in your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph ...

Page 242: ...he accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be to...

Page 243: ...e can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum fro...

Page 244: ... of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 54 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 There is also important information on the Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axles See Certification Ti...

Page 245: ...d the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 56 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety and trailering tips...

Page 246: ...453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg x 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers cargo and any accessories or equipment added to your vehicle after it left the factory should never exceed ...

Page 247: ...s on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity we...

Page 248: ...cle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not l...

Page 249: ... a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the rear axle Truck Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was not designed to car...

Page 250: ...llowing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice...

Page 251: ...e the wheels are straight before proceeding to the next steps On automatic transmission vehicles use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear...

Page 252: ...rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle you must tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground later in this section for more information Four Wheel Drive V...

Page 253: ... vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be started or driven for six weeks or more remove the battery cable from the negative terminal post of the battery to prevent your battery from draining while towing After towing see Shifting Out of NEUTRAL under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 25 Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground Two...

Page 254: ...ight position 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 6 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be started or driven for six weeks or more remove the battery cable from the negative terminal post of the battery to prevent your battery from draining while towing Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow yo...

Page 255: ...eel Drive on page 2 25 for more information 6 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be started or driven for six weeks or more remove the battery cable from the negative terminal post of the battery to prevent your battery from draining while towing After towing see Shifting Out of ...

Page 256: ...ler that appears later in this section If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it...

Page 257: ...ht the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your v...

Page 258: ...sion 2 8L Engine 3 73 2 400 lbs 1 089 kg 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg Manual Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 42 3 300 lbs 1 497 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Manual Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 73 3 800 lbs 1 724 kg 7 500 lbs 3 402 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 2WD Extended Cab Automatic Transmission 2 8 L Engine 3 73 3 200 lbs 1 451 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Automatic Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 42 4 000 l...

Page 259: ... lbs 3 402 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 2WD Crew Cab Automatic Transmission 2 8L Engine 3 73 3 000 lbs 1 361 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Automatic Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 42 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg Automatic Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 73 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 kg Manual Transmission 2 8L Engine 3 42 1 500 lbs 680 kg 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg Manual Transmission...

Page 260: ...ission 3 5L Engine 3 73 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 kg Automatic Transmission 3 5L Engine 4 10 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 kg Manual Transmission 2 8L Engine 3 73 2 100 lbs 952 kg 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg Manual Transmission 2 8L Engine 4 10 2 100 lbs 952 kg 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg Manual Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 42 3 000 lbs 1 361 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Manual Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 73 3 ...

Page 261: ...g 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg Automatic Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 73 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 kg Automatic Transmission 3 5L Engine 4 10 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 kg Manual Transmission 2 8L Engine 4 10 1 900 lbs 861 kg 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg Manual Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 42 2 900 lbs 1 315 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg Manual Transmission 3 5L Engine 3 73 3 400 lbs 1 542 kg 7 500 lbs 3 402 kg ...

Page 262: ...814 kg 9 000 lbs 4 082 kg Manual Transmission 2 8L Engine 4 10 1 700 lbs 771 kg 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversions The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can wri...

Page 263: ...ause your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 43 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum of 500 lbs 226 kg with a weight carrying hitch Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Choose the shortest...

Page 264: ...ve ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trail...

Page 265: ...tself Before you start check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connector lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to ...

Page 266: ... if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get ho...

Page 267: ...ll turn your wheels away from the curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P or REVERSE R for a manual transmission See Parking Brake on page 2 29 fo...

Page 268: ...ing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid 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 trai...

Page 269: ...ator Pressure Cap 5 27 Engine Overheating 5 28 Cooling System 5 29 Engine Fan Noise 5 34 Power Steering Fluid 5 34 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 35 Brakes 5 36 Battery 5 40 Jump Starting 5 41 Rear Axle 5 44 Four Wheel Drive 5 45 Front Axle 5 46 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps 5 47 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 49 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 50 Tai...

Page 270: ...afety Belts 5 93 Weatherstrips 5 93 Washing Your Vehicle 5 93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Finish Care 5 94 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 95 Aluminum Wheels 5 95 Tires 5 96 Sheet Metal Damage 5 96 Finish Damage 5 96 Underbody Maintenance 5 96 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 97 Vehicle Identification 5 98 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 98 Service Parts I...

Page 271: ...want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contai...

Page 272: ...e 1 74 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 15 CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt...

Page 273: ...87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel 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...

Page 274: ... 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 In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations General Motors recomme...

Page 275: ... the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control 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 Nev...

Page 276: ... your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockw...

Page 277: ...nostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere If the fuel cap is not properly installed FUEL CAP will appear on the DIC and the check engine light will be lit on the instrument panel cluster See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 39 and Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 30 for more information CAUTIO...

Page 278: ...le in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel ...

Page 279: ...ood 4 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 Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to...

Page 280: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2 8 L engine 3 5 L engine similar you will see the following 5 12 ...

Page 281: ...ne Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 13 K Radiator Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 5 29 L Remote Negative Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 41 M Remote Positive Terminal See Jump Starting on page 5 41 N Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 100 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to g...

Page 282: ... that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two thin...

Page 283: ...l has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engin...

Page 284: ...ndicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE OIL message will come on See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 39 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is poss...

Page 285: ...OIL message comes back on when you start your vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not 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 clot...

Page 286: ...See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Unfasten the clips that hold the cover on and remove the cover 2 Lift out the engine air cleaner filter 3 Inspect or replace the air fi...

Page 287: ...e air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reache...

Page 288: ...ure which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but th...

Page 289: ...er s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hat...

Page 290: ... described under How to Check earlier in this section When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed However the fluid in your manual transmission does not require changing How to Check Because this operatio...

Page 291: ...ow add more fluid as described in the next steps How to Add Fluid Here is how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure th...

Page 292: ...ocation It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fluid will not correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir a...

Page 293: ...when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 28 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant ot...

Page 294: ...n drinkable water and the proper coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Notice If you use the proper coolant you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve...

Page 295: ...t mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION 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 Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 29 Radiator P...

Page 296: ...ant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it 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 you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty...

Page 297: ... over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam idle the engine for three minutes while you are parked Push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not ...

Page 298: ... Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than D...

Page 299: ...r vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and o...

Page 300: ...n the 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 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a...

Page 301: ...ot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure ...

Page 302: ...hifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch disengages Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located near the front of the engine compartment behind the radiator See Engine Compartme...

Page 303: ... necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper range What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instruction...

Page 304: ...g occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the rese...

Page 305: ...u or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Just look at the brake fluid reser...

Page 306: ...r example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appear...

Page 307: ...ke pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected immediately Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brake pads replaced ...

Page 308: ...cle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause can...

Page 309: ...our vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in ...

Page 310: ...ry fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could g...

Page 311: ... dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Your vehicle has a re...

Page 312: ...oth vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly ...

Page 313: ...onal systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 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 located on the transfer case you ll need to add some l...

Page 314: ...hould be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What t...

Page 315: ...is section contact your dealer s service department Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Composite Headlamp System A Low Beam Headlamp B High Beam Headlamp 5 47 ...

Page 316: ...lb Use care not to touch the new bulb with your bare hand anything damp or oily 6 Place the connector with the new bulb into the headlamp housing and turn it clockwise until it is tight Sealed Beam Headlamps To replace the headlamp capsule do the following 1 Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer 2 Pull the headlamp capsule toward you and unplug the electrical connector from it 3 Remove ...

Page 317: ...urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing 4 Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket 5 Insert the new bulb into the bulb socket 6 Insert the bulb socket into the lamp housing and turn it clockwise until it is tight 7 Place the inboard end of the turn signal parking lamp DRL housing over the small post in the grille 8 Align the release clip of the lamp assembly with t...

Page 318: ...he bulb straight out of the socket 4 Insert the new bulb into the socket and press it in until tight 5 Insert the bulb socket into the housing and turn until tight 6 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps A Stoplamp Taillamp B Turn Signal C Back up Lamp 1 Open the tailgate See Tailgate on page 2 10 5 50 ...

Page 319: ...se into the taillamp housing until it is tight 7 Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws 8 Close the tailgate Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 912 Headlamp Composite High Beam Composite Low Beam Sealed Beam 9005 9006 H6054 Parking Front Turn Signal Daytime Running Lamp DRL 3757A Parking Lamp Inboard 3157A Stoplamp Rear Turn Signal Taill...

Page 320: ...stalled could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B Arm Assembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the b...

Page 321: ...the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly o...

Page 322: ... You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 43 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Ove...

Page 323: ...sportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only ...

Page 324: ... one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load E Tire Inflation The temporary use tire or compact spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi 420 kPa For more information on tire pressure and inflation see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 F Tire Size A combination of letters and nu...

Page 325: ...aspect ratio is 70 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 70 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter ...

Page 326: ... kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Departmen...

Page 327: ...molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure and shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 60 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 43 Radi...

Page 328: ... weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 43 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you t...

Page 329: ... be at 60 psi 420 kPa See Spare Tire on page 5 88 for additional information How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting...

Page 330: ...rm wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 When rotating your tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here If your vehicle has a compact spare tire or a spare tire that does not match your vehicle s road tires and wheels in size and type do not include the spare in the tire rotation After the tires have be...

Page 331: ...e for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or f...

Page 332: ...llowed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle...

Page 333: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 334: ...re Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel ...

Page 335: ...ment Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 70 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been u...

Page 336: ...avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and don t spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle has a tire size other than P225 75R15 P265 75R15 P235 50R17 or P235 50R18 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper size fo...

Page 337: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Page 338: ... parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 5 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even m...

Page 339: ...e wheel blocks The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools you will need are located under the passenger s seat For crew cab models the jack and wheel blocks are under the driver s side rear seat Crew Cab 5 71 ...

Page 340: ...nto the assembly The outer hole in the jack base aligns with the tab on the bracket When reinstalling make sure the jack is secure but do not overtighten the jack in the bracket 3 Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise 4 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on th...

Page 341: ...e rear bumper and into the funnel shaped guide The chiseled end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire 3 Turn the wheel wrench D counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower Se...

Page 342: ...ut the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle The tools you will be using include the bottle jack A the wheel blocks B the extension tool C the jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 5 74 ...

Page 343: ... on the wheel and gently prying the cap out If your vehicle has the Xtreme package remove each wheel nut cap with the wheel wrench and remove the center cap by hand 2 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts by turning it counterclockwise Do not remove the wheel nuts yet 5 75 ...

Page 344: ...upported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 3 Position the jack A under the vehicle as shown for the front or rear locations Front Position 5 76 ...

Page 345: ...vehicle position the jack to the rear of the front tire in the pocket off of the frame If the flat tire is on the rear position the jack under the rear axle and get as close as possible to the shock absorber Front Position Rear Position 5 77 ...

Page 346: ...ll 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but...

Page 347: ...ION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub 5 79 ...

Page 348: ...10 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely Front Position Rear Position 5 80 ...

Page 349: ...n and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 103 for the wheel nut torque specification 11 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire you must also rein...

Page 350: ...ing this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end fitting is visible 2 If the cable end fitting is not visible proceed to Step 6 If...

Page 351: ...e backs facing each other 7 Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks separating them so that the jack is balanced securely 8 Attach the jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack and place it with the wheel blocks under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the wheel 9 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until...

Page 352: ...e during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare 13 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand If...

Page 353: ...or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Notice Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the wheel Alway...

Page 354: ...2 Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together 5 86 ...

Page 355: ...the valve stem is pointed down 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves check to make sure the tire valve stem is pointing down then use the wheel wrench to loosen and then tighte...

Page 356: ...Bottle Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut A Bottle Jack B Wheel Blocks C Wing Nut Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact spare tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 420 kPa After installing the compact spare on your vehicle you should st...

Page 357: ...r spare tire and its wheel together Notice Tire chains will not fit your compact spare Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too Do not use tire chains on your compact spare Full Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may be equipped with a full size spare tire which when new was fully inflated A spare tire whether compact size or full size may lose air over time so check its inflatio...

Page 358: ...hazardous some more than others and they can all damage the vehicle too Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage the vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Fabric Carpet 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 GM approved cleaning products...

Page 359: ...r onto a clean soft white cloth Do not apply spray directly to the fabric 4 Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect 5 Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 6 When the stain is removed blot the cleaned area with another dry clean soft white cloth 7 If the cleaner leaves a ring effect follow up with the club soda water instructions ...

Page 360: ... work into the finish it can harm the leather Instrument Panel 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 spo...

Page 361: ...ash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 97 Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning ...

Page 362: ...reign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are sub...

Page 363: ...rome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is similar to the p...

Page 364: ...GM dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clea...

Page 365: ...ome wheels and wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one step No wiping necessary Wash Wax Concentrate M...

Page 366: ...s labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN Mod...

Page 367: ...ws and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Power and Heated Seat Circuit Breakers There is a circuit breaker located underneath the driver s side front seat that controls the power and heated seat functions Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are pro...

Page 368: ...ormation on location To remove the cover push in on the tab on the end of the cover and lift To reinstall the cover line up the tab and push down on the cover until the tab clicks into place Fuse Usage 1 Brake Switch Stoplamps 2 Auxiliary Power 1 5 Air Conditioning Control Head 8 Wiper Washer Switch 9 Fog Lamps If Equipped 10 Ignition Transducers 11 Driver s Side Headlamp 5 100 ...

Page 369: ...tral Safety Back Up Switch Ignition Coils 1 5 Air Conditioning Relay 24 Transmission Solenoid 25 Powertrain Control Module PCM Fuse Usage 26 Back up Lights 27 ERLS Map Sensor Can Purge Solenoid 28 Rear Turn Hazard Lights 29 Driver s Side RearTaillamp Passenger Side Air Bag Indicator Lighting Instrument Panel Dimming Power 2WD 4WD switch lighting 30 Powertrain Control Module PCM B 31 OnStar 32 Radi...

Page 370: ... Fuel Pump Fuse 52 Fog Lamps If Equipped 53 Front Parking Lamp Fuse Rear Parking Lamps 54 Headlamps Relays Usage 55 Horn 56 Powertrain Electronic Throttle Control Fuse Oxygen Sensor Fuse 57 Wipers On Off 58 Retained Accessory Power Power Window Fuse Wiper Washer Switch Fuse 59 Ignition 3 Climate Control Climate Control Head Fuse 61 Run Crank Air Bag System Fuse Cruise Control Fuse Ignition Fuse Ba...

Page 371: ...ion Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1 6 lbs 1 73 kg Cooling System 2 8L Engine 3 5L Engine 10 4 quarts 10 6 quarts 9 8 L 10 0 L Differential Fluid Rear Axle Front Axle 3 4 3 8 pints 3 2 pints 1 6 1 8 L 1 5 L Engine Oil with Filter 2 8 L Engine 3 5 L Engine 5 quarts 6 quarts 4 7 L 5 6 L Fuel Tank 19 5 gallons 76 L 5 103 ...

Page 372: ... 2 4 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Type VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 8L 8 Automatic Manual 0 042 inches 1 07 mm 3 5L 6 Automatic Manual 0 042 inches 1 07 mm 5 104 ...

Page 373: ...dule 6 2 Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Maintenance Record 6 15 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 374: ... vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working cond...

Page 375: ...7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a qualified technician do the work Some maintenance services can be complex So...

Page 376: ...ler has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 16 for information on the Engine Oil Life System...

Page 377: ...ce See footnotes and j Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 54 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footno...

Page 378: ...25 000 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Replace fuel filter Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 An Emission Control Service Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter n...

Page 379: ...etc Inspect drum brake linings for wear or cracks Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper h...

Page 380: ...and hinges More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed h Change automatic transmission fl...

Page 381: ...her details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 25 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ...

Page 382: ...halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch is not pushed all the way down contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others ...

Page 383: ...in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 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 v...

Page 384: ...lco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Automatic Transmission ...

Page 385: ...S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Foldi...

Page 386: ...M Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24225323 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15202408 A1624C Engine Oil Filter 2 8L Engine 3 5L Engine 88984215 89017342 PF46 PF61 Fuel Filter 25121800 GF624 Spark Plugs 12569190 41 981 Windshield Wiper Blades Driver s Side 22 inches 55 cm Passenger s Side 19 inches 48 cm 15169017 15169018 6 14 ...

Page 387: ...rmed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 in this section Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 15 ...

Page 388: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 389: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 390: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 391: ...gram 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistance and ...

Page 392: ...ustomer Communication Centre 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 your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of t...

Page 393: ...A 22203 1838 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle informati...

Page 394: ... Chevrolet s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Vi...

Page 395: ...s program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward eligible aftermarket driver s or passenger s adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle such as hand controls and wheelchair scooter lifts The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility co...

Page 396: ...ow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure Jump Start No start occurrences which require a...

Page 397: ... of motor vehicles To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available wh...

Page 398: ...ould you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept...

Page 399: ...n Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide ant...

Page 400: ...access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects 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 or death...

Page 401: ...nter at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance 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 Ma...

Page 402: ...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 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Ti...

Page 403: ...te 1 67 Where Are the Airbags 1 64 AM FM Radio 3 44 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 74 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 74 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 29 Appearance Care 5 90 Aluminum Wheels 5 95 Care of Safety Belts 5 93 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 96 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Fabric Carpet 5 90 Finish Care 5 94 Finish Damage 5 96 Glass Surfaces 5...

Page 404: ...ion 3 18 Battery Warning Light 3 27 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 34 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Emergencies 4 8 Brake cont Parking 2 29 System Warning Light 3 28 Brakes 5 36 Braking 4 5 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 16 Bulb Replacement 5 47 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 50 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamp...

Page 405: ...op Strap 1 42 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Chime Level Adjustment 3 74 Cigarette Lighter 3 19 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 95 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 94 Cleaning cont Fabric Carpet 5 90 Finish Care 5 94 Glass Surfaces 5 92 Instrument Panel 5 92 Interior Plastic Components 5 92 Leather 5 92 Tires 5 96 Underbody Maintenance 5 96 Vinyl 5 92 Washing Your Vehicle 5 93 We...

Page 406: ...sive Driving 4 2 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp 3 17 Dome Lamp Override 3 17 Door Locks 2 7 Power Door Locks 2 8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 8 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Rear Doors 2 10 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 16 Driver Information Center DIC 3 36 DIC Controls and Displays 3 36 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 39 Driving At Night 4 28 City 4 32 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freew...

Page 407: ...inish Damage 5 96 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 74 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 69 Flat Tire Changing 5 70 Flat Tire Storing 5 85 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 19 Manual Transmission 5 22 Power Steering 5 34 Windshield Washer 5 35 Fog Lamps 3 16 Four Wheel Drive 2 25 5 45 Front Armrest Storage Area 2 41 Front Axle 5 46 Fuel 5 5 Additives 5 6 California Fuel 5 6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 5 10 Fill...

Page 408: ...nt Turn Signal Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 High Low Beam Changer 3 9 On Reminder 3 15 Heated Seats 1 5 Heater 3 19 Highbeam On Light 3 34 Highway Hypnosis 4 35 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 35 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 11 Horn 3 6 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 16 Hydraulic Clutch 5 24 I Ignition Positions 2 17 Infants and...

Page 409: ...s Seatback 1 8 Light Airbag Off 3 26 Airbag Readiness 3 25 Anti Lock Brake System Warning 3 29 Battery Warning 3 27 Brake System Warning 3 28 Cruise Control 3 34 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator 3 35 Highbeam On 3 34 Malfunction Indicator 3 30 Oil Pressure 3 33 Safety Belt Reminder 3 24 Security 3 34 Up Shift 3 28 Lighting Exit 3 18 Lockout Protection 2 10 Locks Door 2 7 Lockout Protection 2 10 Pow...

Page 410: ...ght 3 30 Manual Lumbar Controls 1 5 Manual Seats 1 3 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 22 Operation 2 23 Manual Windows 2 12 Message DIC Warnings and Messages 3 39 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display 2 36 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 35 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 35 Outside Convex Mirror 2 39 Outside Manual Mirrors 2 38 Outside Power Mirrors 2 38 MyGMLink com 7 ...

Page 411: ...sory Outlets 3 18 Door Locks 2 8 Electrical System 5 99 Retained Accessory RAP 2 18 Power cont Seat 1 4 Steering Fluid 5 34 Windows 2 13 Pretensioners Safety Belt 1 31 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 8 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 15 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 27 Radios 3 43 AM FM Radio 3 44 Care of Your CD Player 3 74 Care of Your CDs 3 73 Radio with CD 3 46 Radio with Six Disc...

Page 412: ...nd Tools 5 71 Replacement Bulbs 5 51 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 11 General Motors 7 11 United States Government 7 10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 76 Restraint Systems Checking 1 75 Replacing Parts 1 76 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 18 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 24 Roadside Assist...

Page 413: ...r the LATCH System 1 48 1 49 Rear Seat Position 1 52 Right Front Seat Position 1 54 1 57 Security Light 3 34 Service 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 5 Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 30 Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 74 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 43 Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 ...

Page 414: ...a Tire Goes Flat 5 69 Tires cont Inflation Tire Pressure 5 60 Inspection and Rotation 5 62 Installing the Spare Tire 5 74 Removing the Flat Tire 5 74 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 71 Secondary Latch System 5 82 Spare Tire 5 88 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 85 Tire Sidewall Labelling 5 55 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 65 Wheel Alignment and Ti...

Page 415: ...iv Parking Your 2 32 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 98 Service Parts Identification Label 5 98 Ventilation Adjustment 3 21 Visors 2 14 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 22 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages 3 39 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment a...

Page 416: ...shield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 35 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Fuses 5 99 Windshield Wipers 3 10 Winter Driving 4 37 X XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 74 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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