Chevrolet 2005 Express Van Owner'S Manual Download

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Vehicle

Axle Ratio

Maximum Trailer Weight

GCWR

G2500 Cargo Van 2WD

4300 V6

3.73

4,700 lbs (2 132 kg)

10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)

4800 V8

3.73
4.10

6,400 lbs (2 903 kg)
7,400 lbs (3 357 kg)

12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)

5300 V8

3.73

6,500 lbs (2 948 kg)

12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)

6000 V8

3.73
4.10

8,400 lbs (3 810 kg)

10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)

14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)

Vehicle

Axle Ratio

Maximum Trailer Weight

GCWR

H2500 Cargo Van AWD

5300 V8

3.73

6,400 lbs (2 903 kg)

12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)

Vehicle

Axle Ratio

Maximum Trailer Weight

GCWR

G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase

4300 V6

3.73

4,500 lbs (2 041 kg)

10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)

4800 V8

3.73
4.10

6,200 lbs (2 812 kg)
7,200 lbs (3 266 kg)

12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)

5300 V8

3.73

6,400 lbs (2 903 kg)

12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)

6000 V8

3.73
4.10

8,200 lbs (3 719 kg)

10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)

14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)

Vehicle

Axle Ratio

Maximum Trailer Weight

GCWR

G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase

6000 V8

3.73
4.10

7,800 lbs (3 538 kg)
9,800 lbs (4 445 kg)

14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)

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Summary of Contents for 2005 Express Van

Page 1: ... Audio System s 3 39 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 34 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 All Wheel Drive 5 43 Rear Axle 5 44 Front Axle 5 44 Noise Control System 5 45 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 51 Tires 5 52 Appearance Care 5 82 Vehicle Identification 5 91 Electrical...

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: ... 1 28 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 30 Safety Belt Extender 1 30 Child Restraints 1 31 Older Children 1 31 Infants and Young Children 1 33 Child Restraint Systems 1 39 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Top Strap 1 46 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 47 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 49 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 51 Securing a Child Restraint in ...

Page 8: ...rbag Inflates 1 65 Airbag Off Switch 1 66 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 69 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 70 Restraint System Check 1 70 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 71 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...en 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 Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked into place 1 3 ...

Page 10: ...eft To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion move the right lever up or down To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion move the left lever up or down Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the front of the lever located on the inboard side of the seat cushion Move the seatback with your body and release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Lean forward and pull up ...

Page 11: ...b because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can not do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback...

Page 12: ... this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt 2 Locate the pins There are two pins located on the inboard sides of the rear seats If the vehicle has floor mats the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat The driver s side pin has a gray cap with a black L marked on it 1 6 ...

Page 13: ...he pin on the other seat base 5 Pull the seat rearward about 2 inches 5 cm and then lift the seat from the floor rails 6 Remove the seat from the vehicle 7 For the first row rear seat stow the safety belt latch by attaching the clip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door For the remaining rear seats stow the safety belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim 1 7 ...

Page 14: ... the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 1 Position the seat into the open slots in both rails Push the seat forward in the rail hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails 2 To install the locking pins at the rear of the seat base locate the hole in the rail for the pin It is found on the inboard side of the seat If the vehicle has floor mats pull the f...

Page 15: ...has a floor mat put the flap back to its original position 7 Repeat this procedure for the other seat base 8 Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat Do not twist the belt 9 Check that all locking pins are locked into place before operating the vehicle 1 9 ...

Page 16: ...hicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is 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...

Page 17: ...ashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work ...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 13 ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... 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 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 33 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicl...

Page 22: ...nd of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over ...

Page 23: ...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 17 ...

Page 24: ...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 18 ...

Page 25: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 19 ...

Page 26: ...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 20 ...

Page 27: ... 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 21 ...

Page 28: ...ulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down pull on the center adjuster control labeled PULL You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on y...

Page 29: ...assenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 15 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 the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way...

Page 30: ...hich has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the 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 isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to...

Page 31: ...p shoulder belts Lap Shoulder Belt Here is how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let t...

Page 32: ...ing the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 1 26 ...

Page 33: ... crash 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 To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 27 ...

Page 34: ...he comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Locate ...

Page 35: ...e the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 29 ...

Page 36: ...e 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 71 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 extender It is free When you go in to order it take the he...

Page 37: ... belt 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 the rear seat I...

Page 38: ...ear 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 28 If the child is sitting in the second row center seat position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the res...

Page 39: ...ce to the 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 restr...

Page 40: ...y in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 34 ...

Page 41: ...stem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also wheth...

Page 42: ...ak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older chil...

Page 43: ...ed the protection that a child restraint system can provide CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because a newborn infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest par...

Page 44: ...he 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 CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A baby does not weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it Fo...

Page 45: ... or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 39 ...

Page 46: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 40 ...

Page 47: ...ch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a ...

Page 48: ...int can be seriously injured or killed if the airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag If your vehicle has a right front passenger s airbag always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far...

Page 49: ...close to the inflating airbag Be sure to turn off the airbag before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned of...

Page 50: ...es This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the front passenger position always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can...

Page 51: ...ear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag no system is fail safe and no 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 w...

Page 52: ...llow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored do not use the restraint unless it is 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...

Page 53: ...nt itself Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer s instructions say Top Strap Anchor Location Passenger Van There are top strap anchors available for each seating position in the second row and for the center seating positions in the third and fourth row if equipped with three passenger bench seats The anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion Do not se...

Page 54: ...ght outboard seating position use anchor point B For a center seating position use either anchor point A or B Cargo Van On cargo vans with a front passenger seat the anchor for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger s seat Second Row Cargo Van 1 48 ...

Page 55: ...eating positions where the seatback meets the seat cushion This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap A Lower Anchorage B Lower Anchorage C Top Tether 1 49 ...

Page 56: ...H system labels are located in the second row outside seating positions CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to 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 t...

Page 57: ... a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 49 See Top Strap on page 1 46 if the child restraint has one For vehicles with a third fourth or fifth row there are no top strap anchors in the rear outside seat positions of the third fourth or fifth row Do not secur...

Page 58: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 52 ...

Page 59: ...safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 2nd Row If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 49 See Top Strap on page 1 46 if the child restraint has one If your child restraint does not have the LATCH syst...

Page 60: ...if a national or local law requires that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap belt to 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 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the l...

Page 61: ...ld restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 49 If your vehicle is a passenger van there is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger s positio...

Page 62: ...he right front seat position If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger airbag but does not have an airbag off switch do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy unde...

Page 63: ...osition 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 If your vehicle has a passenger airbag and an airbag off switch and you are using a rear facing child restraint in this seat make sure the airbag is turned off See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 66 If your child restraint is forward facing always mov...

Page 64: ...ck into the retractor 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 ready to work for an adult or larger child pas...

Page 65: ... be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Do not turn off the passenger s airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group identified by the national government See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 66 for more on this including important safety information Airbag System If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front ...

Page 66: ...s but do not replace them Airbags 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past ...

Page 67: ... its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 31 and Infants and Young Children on page 1 33 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system...

Page 68: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 62 ...

Page 69: ...epends largely on what you hit the direction of the impact and how quickly your vehicle slows down Airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbag could inflate at a different crash speed than if the object were moving If the object deforms the airbag could inflate at a different crash speed than if the object does not deform If the vehi...

Page 70: ...mpacts these airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 16 mph 19 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 16 to 25 mph 26 to 40 km h The threshold level can vary h...

Page 71: ...ll 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 nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This ...

Page 72: ...ot work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel or both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s airbag Do not open or break the airbag coverings Airbag Off Switch If the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your vehicle is 8 500 lb 3 855 kg or above your vehicle has an airbag off switch You can find the GVWR on the certification ti...

Page 73: ...e in the rear seat s of my vehicle or the child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger a...

Page 74: ...ou 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 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 front pas...

Page 75: ...vicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 CAUTION For up to 10 minutes 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 connect...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...mage also may mean you will need to have LATCH 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 the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front passenger s safety belt buckle assembly if your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners Be ...

Page 78: ... NOTES 1 72 ...

Page 79: ...le 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 19 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 20 Fuel Regulator 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 21 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 22 All Wheel Drive 2 24 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Shifting Out of Park P 2 26 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 27 Engine Exhaust 2 27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 28 Mi...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference...

Page 82: ...k to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See Battery Replacement and Resynchronization 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 Your vehicle may have this feature Q Lock Press this button once to lock all of the doors The parking ...

Page 83: ... you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by ...

Page 84: ...our body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Use an object like a coin to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use an object like a pencil to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 3 Remove and replace the battery positive side down 4 Snap the transmitter back together ...

Page 85: ...e to get out A child can 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 If your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 86: ... on the door or the remote keyless entry transmitter all doors will lock and then relock again after the cargo door is closed If the cargo door is not closed within several minutes the relock will not occur Rear Door Security Locks Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60 40 side swing out door With this feature you can lock th...

Page 87: ...ture Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If the power lock switch is pressed when either the driver s passenger s or rear door is open all the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock This feature does not include the side ...

Page 88: ...handle toward the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door open To close the sliding side door from outside use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle When the door slides closed completely it will be flush with the side of the body 2 10 ...

Page 89: ...ar of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it To close the sliding door from inside grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position Make sure the door is completely closed before driving away 2 11 ...

Page 90: ...Door To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull out on the handle and pull it toward you To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the inside pull the handle toward you and push open the door 2 12 ...

Page 91: ...omatically re engage Rear Doors CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get...

Page 92: ...passenger s side rear door first To open the driver s side rear door pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door To close the rear doors close the driver side rear door first Then close the passenger side rear door Check to make sure both doors are completely closed 2 14 ...

Page 93: ... 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 To operate your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows 2 15 ...

Page 94: ...with the power window symbol on it to lower the window Press the top of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window Express Down The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode This mode can be ca...

Page 95: ...icle also has rear swing out windows The rear swing out windows work the same way as the side swing out windows but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Visor Vanity Mirror Some visors have mirrors built in with or without lamps Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the...

Page 96: ...ECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart 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 You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 92 See your dealer for service Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In No...

Page 97: ...le needs service B Accessory This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Notice Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C Run This is the position for dr...

Page 98: ... the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too m...

Page 99: ...ached to the hose for the power steering reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy dut...

Page 100: ...n PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system With the ignition in RUN you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you continue pressing the brake pedal Then move the shift lever into the gear...

Page 101: ...e THIRD 3 when carrying a heavy load or driving on steep hills You should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer to minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transmission SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you woul...

Page 102: ... right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the handle located just above the parking brake pedal marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go ...

Page 103: ...e it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overh...

Page 104: ...some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 22 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease press...

Page 105: ...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 106: ... a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 24 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 Y...

Page 107: ...e a rearview mirror Outside Manual Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways Outside Camper Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with the camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you 1 To adjust the...

Page 108: ... side mirror The center position is neutral Then adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob in the desired direction Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror may be convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right la...

Page 109: ...services A complete OnStar user s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com or www onstarcanada com Contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Terms and conditions of the Subscri...

Page 110: ...Star Personal Calling refer to the OnStar user s guide in the vehicle s glove box or visit www onstar com or www onstarcanada com or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or by calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up to date weather and traffic reports for your area news...

Page 111: ... Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter 3 17 Climate Controls 3 18 Climate Control System 3 18 Outlet Adjustment 3 20 Rear Heating System 3 20 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 3 21 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 22 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 23 Speedometer and Odometer 3 24 Trip Odometer 3 24 Engine Speed Limiter 3 24 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 25 Airbag Readiness Light 3 25 Airbag Off Li...

Page 112: ...dio Data Systems RDS 3 40 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 40 AM FM Radio 3 40 Radio with CD 3 43 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 47 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 60 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios 3 71 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 71 Radio Reception 3 72 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 72 Care of Your CDs 3 74 Care of Your CD Player 3 74 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 74...

Page 113: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 114: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 115: ... on page 3 18 F Audio System s See Audio System s on page 3 39 G Exterior Lamp Controls See Exterior Lamps on page 3 13 H Tow Haul Mode Button See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 4 34 I Rear Heating System If Equipped See Rear Heating System on page 3 20 J Accessory Power Outlets Cigarette Lighter See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3 16 and Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 17...

Page 116: ...ps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allow...

Page 117: ...llowing G Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Flash to Pass Feature See Flash to Pass on page 3 9 N Windshield Wipers See Windshield Wipers on page 3 9 L Windshield Washer See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 I Cruise Control Cruise Control on page 3 10 For information on the exterior lamps ...

Page 118: ...own and the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not 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 or a blown fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 92 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than ...

Page 119: ...l stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer Delay You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay d Low Speed For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay ...

Page 120: ...ur vehicle has cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will disengage CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your c...

Page 121: ...control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Move the cruise control switch to on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal...

Page 122: ...ress the set button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to resume accelerate briefly Each time you do this your vehicle will go ab...

Page 123: ...rake pedal Move the cruise control switch to off If your vehicle has the Stabilitrak feature cruise control will deactivate if road conditions cause Stabilitrak to activate Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps The control on the driver s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps The e...

Page 124: ... away if this happens Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your control is turned to the headlamps or parking lamps position your key is out of the ignition and your driver s door is open To disable the chime turn the control to the Daytime Running Lamp DRL position and then back to the parking lamps or headlamps position Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can ma...

Page 125: ...n the knob all the way clockwise to turn on the interior lamps Press the knob back into its stored position when not in use Dome Lamps The dome lamps will automatically come on when a door is opened and turn off shortly after all doors are closed Dome Lamp Override You can use the dome lamp override button located below the exterior lamp control to override the automatic operation of the dome lamp...

Page 126: ... lamps press the button located next to each lamp To turn them off press the button again Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the exterior and interior lamps if they are left on after the ignition is turned off All exterior lamps will shut off after 10 minutes Interior cargo lamps will shut down after 20 minutes and all other interior lamps after 10 minutes Accessory Power Outlets W...

Page 127: ...ssory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have this feature The front ashtray can be placed in the instrument panel extension at the center of the instrument panel Lift up on the ashtray door to open it Notice If you put papers or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smok...

Page 128: ...nob can also be used to select the defrost and defog modes Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section 9 Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed Temperature Control Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle If your vehicle has air conditioning your ...

Page 129: ...n this setting to dehumidify the air The defog setting is useful for cold weather with a large number of passengers or very humid conditions to help keep the windshield clear Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear...

Page 130: ...em Your vehicle may have a rear heating system that allows you to adjust the amount of air flowing into the rear of the vehicle from the front seating area This feature works with the main climate control system in your vehicle REAR HEAT The thumbwheel for this system is located to the right of the audio system 9 Fan Turn the thumbwheel up or down to increase or decrease the amount of heated air s...

Page 131: ... panel for this system is located in the second row behind the driver in the rear of your vehicle A rear seat passenger can use this control panel to personally adjust the temperature the direction of the airflow and the fan speed for the rear seating area The fan knob located on the front climate control panel must be turned to REAR CNTL to allow a rear seat passenger to use the control panel in ...

Page 132: ...tment on page 3 20 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury ...

Page 133: ...is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 23 ...

Page 134: ...to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Press the reset button located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer Holding the reset button for approximately one ...

Page 135: ... buckled neither the chime nor the light will be provided Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic...

Page 136: ...d right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Airbag Off Light If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag off switch when you turn the right front passenger s airbag o...

Page 137: ...g Off Switch on page 1 66 for more on this including important safety information 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 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 mem...

Page 138: ... such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is on in the RUN position this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a...

Page 139: ...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 RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice ...

Page 140: ...i lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 29 for more information The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem StabiliTrak Not Ready Light If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system...

Page 141: ...f If this light remains on steady your vehicle needs to be taken in for service Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal operating conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and ...

Page 142: ...This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead...

Page 143: ... installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently cha...

Page 144: ...The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readine...

Page 145: ...y Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Change Engine Oil Light This light is displayed when your vehicle needs to be serviced If your vehicle has a V8 engine and this light is flashing it indicates that the oil level is low When this light is on steady your vehicle needs to be serviced See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Once the engi...

Page 146: ... 2 18 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock System Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your GM dealer Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 for more information United States Canada United States Canada 3 36 ...

Page 147: ...y be driven at a reduced speed while the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced Anytime the check engine light stays on the vehicle should be taken to an authorized GM dealer as soon as possible for service Highbeam On Light This light will illuminate when the headlamp high beams are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 Daytime Running Lamps DRL...

Page 148: ...ting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Fuel Gage The fuel gage when the ignition is on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel and you should get more fuel as soon as possible United Sta...

Page 149: ...e player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may...

Page 150: ...e ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for another two seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS t...

Page 151: ...radio will only seek and 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 steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select FM1 FM2 or AM 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a...

Page 152: ...e rear speakers To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FAD Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will 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 waiti...

Page 153: ...or 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 154: ...the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero will 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 the time of day Then press and hold the AUDIO b...

Page 155: ...rs repeatedly or cannot be corrected contact your dealer Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing CD will appear on the display If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the eject button or the RCL knob If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on it will start to play If the ignition or ...

Page 156: ...andom Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RND will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play OFF will appear on the display 6 RPT Repeat Press this pushbutton once to hear a track over again RPT will appear on the display The current track will continue to repeat Press RPT again to turn off repeat play OFF will appear on the display o...

Page 157: ... not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM ...

Page 158: ...nd artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off o VOL p Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time...

Page 159: ...al that are in the selected band SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and 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 the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four ...

Page 160: ...djust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press this button to select customized equalization settings d...

Page 161: ...he PTY is not displayed go back to Step 1 5 Press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows to exit program type select mode If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE an...

Page 162: ...ers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message c...

Page 163: ...s in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio after 4 second delay The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel...

Page 164: ...ected category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the 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...

Page 165: ...e must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from three to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selectio...

Page 166: ...selection for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Press this button to play a cassette tape or CD when listening to the radio The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Z Eject Press this button to stop a tape ...

Page 167: ...verride feature will remain active until the eject button is pressed Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the eject button or the INFO knob If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or ra...

Page 168: ...age ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage ET and the ...

Page 169: ... when listening to the radio The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Z Eject Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for o...

Page 170: ... 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 171: ...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 172: ... 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 173: ... 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 174: ...econds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will 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 pushb...

Page 175: ...appear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio has not b...

Page 176: ...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 appears on the display see CD Messages later in ...

Page 177: ...oaded a number for each CD will appear on the display Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded a number will appear on the display To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear on the display If an error appears on the display see ...

Page 178: ...t one track or an entire CD can be repeated To use repeat do the following To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play To repeat the CD you are listening to press and hold the RPT button for two seconds RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play RDM Random With random yo...

Page 179: ...ashes The selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD s will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform the following steps 1 Turn ...

Page 180: ...to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track will be added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press and hold the SON...

Page 181: ...e it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOC will appear on the display With THEFTLOCK activated the r...

Page 182: ...treme heat If they are not they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use The radio may display CLEAN to indicate that the tape player has been used for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play t...

Page 183: ...ended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature will be active again A non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head can be used This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrub...

Page 184: ...slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replace it Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer The chime is produced from the driver s side front door speakers To change the volume level press and hold p...

Page 185: ... 4 12 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 15 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 City Driving 4 19 Freeway Driving 4 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 21 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Driving 4 24 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 28 Loading Your Vehicle 4 29 Towing 4 34 Towing Your Vehicle 4 34 Recreational Vehicl...

Page 186: ... 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 with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques ...

Page 187: ...drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pe...

Page 188: ...els 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 level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The...

Page 189: ...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 another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in three fourths of a...

Page 190: ...s ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on This is normal If there is a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light...

Page 191: ... suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering...

Page 192: ...iles 3 2 km of driving before the system initializes The following chart describes the StabiliTrak not ready light and the StabiliTrak indicator light StabiliTrak Not Ready Light StabiliTrak Indicator Light Meaning Off Off StabiliTrak is enabled but not active The traction control is not active Off Flashing StabiliTrak is active or the traction control is active Off On StabiliTrak is disabled due ...

Page 193: ...rock your vehicle to attempt to free it See If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 28 StabiliTrak System Operation The StabiliTrak system is normally on except when the system is initializing or has been disabled with the StabiliTrak button The StabiliTrak system will automatically activate to assist the driver in maintaining vehicle directional control in most driving conditions When ...

Page 194: ...h 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 on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path...

Page 195: ...cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 5 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then stee...

Page 196: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 197: ...les are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see i...

Page 198: ...handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you...

Page 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ... 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 203: ...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 20 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 204: ...oulder 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 slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicl...

Page 205: ...s all inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What is the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is somethi...

Page 206: ...also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or eve...

Page 207: ...wer gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may...

Page 208: ...th and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between you...

Page 209: ... 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 other...

Page 210: ...n 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 do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to kee...

Page 211: ...ust This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery or batteries to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off...

Page 212: ...ur vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For more information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 66 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between...

Page 213: ... or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the dr...

Page 214: ...rs that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x...

Page 215: ...ant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 31 ...

Page 216: ...ositions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Veh...

Page 217: ...s on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle 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 sui...

Page 218: ... Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed it should be placed on a platform trailer Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heav...

Page 219: ... including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or othe...

Page 220: ...off While activated the indicator light on the instrument panel will be on Tow haul mode will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 3 38 Tow haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle s Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR See Weight of the Trailer later in this section Driving with tow hau...

Page 221: ... 000 lbs 5 443 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5300 V8 3 42 3 73 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G1500 Passenger Van 2WD 4300 V6 3 42 3 900 lbs 1 769 kg 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 5300 V8 3 42 3 73 6 300 lbs 2 858 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR H1500 Passenger Van AWD 5300 V8 ...

Page 222: ...an AWD 5300 V8 3 73 6 400 lbs 2 903 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4300 V6 3 73 4 500 lbs 2 041 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 200 lbs 2 812 kg 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5300 V8 3 73 6 400 lbs 2 903 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 6000 V8 3 73 4 10 8 200 lbs 3 719 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 14...

Page 223: ... 257 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 6000 V8 3 73 4 10 8 000 lbs 3 629 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 6000 V8 3 73 4 10 7 700 lbs 3 483 kg 9 700 lbs 4 400 kg 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Tra...

Page 224: ...ill reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total load...

Page 225: ...fore you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight distributing hitch the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance A remains the same both before and after couplin...

Page 226: ...CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle as well as dirt and water See Carbon Monoxide under Engine Exhaust on page 2 27 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 pr...

Page 227: ...s a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check all trailer hitch parts and attachmen...

Page 228: ...turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy duty turn signal flasher included in the optional trailering package The arrows on your instr...

Page 229: ...referably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating on page 5 24 Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer c...

Page 230: ...itch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness The optional heavy duty trailer wiring package includes a seven wire harness assembly at the rear of the vehicle and a four wire harness assembly under the left hand side of the instrument panel The seven wire harness assembly is taped together and located in a frame pocket at the driver side rear left corner of the frame The seven wire harness ...

Page 231: ... 24 Cooling System 5 26 Engine Fan Noise 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 33 Brakes 5 34 Battery 5 37 Jump Starting 5 38 All Wheel Drive 5 43 Rear Axle 5 44 Front Axle 5 44 Noise Control System 5 45 Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited 5 45 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps 5 47 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 48 Center High Mount...

Page 232: ... Safety Belts 5 85 Weatherstrips 5 86 Washing Your Vehicle 5 86 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 86 Finish Care 5 86 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 87 Aluminum Wheels 5 88 Tires 5 88 Sheet Metal Damage 5 89 Finish Damage 5 89 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 89 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 90 Vehicle Identification 5 91 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 91 Service Parts...

Page 233: ...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 234: ...e 1 69 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 16 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 235: ...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 236: ...ondition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolin...

Page 237: ...nyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend 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 F...

Page 238: ... 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 239: ...he fuel cap turn it to the right clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 32 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting...

Page 240: ...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 241: ... of the hood 3 Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood If your vehicle has an underhood lamp it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed Before closing the hood be sure all of 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 ...

Page 242: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 243: ...voir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 34 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 33 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Eng...

Page 244: ... so much oil 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 ...

Page 245: ...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 246: ...inished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A change engine oil light will come on See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3 35 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be...

Page 247: ...on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by p...

Page 248: ...ft the filter out of the engine air cleaner filter housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 3 Clean the engine air cleaner filter housing 4 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter Make sure that the filter fits properly into the housing 5 Reinstall the cover and fasten the retaining clips CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you...

Page 249: ...0 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some...

Page 250: ...at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it is colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows Park your vehicle on...

Page 251: ...k and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading If the fluid level is in the acceptabl...

Page 252: ...push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to...

Page 253: ...an 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 If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice If you...

Page 254: ...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 26 Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more i...

Page 255: ...s 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 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be...

Page 256: ...e warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam 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 to lif...

Page 257: ...et any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the engine cooling fan speed increases 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 DE...

Page 258: ...uld catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean a...

Page 259: ...ing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the ra...

Page 260: ... it first stops Do not press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 for more information about...

Page 261: ...ose getting hot 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 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstal...

Page 262: ...n additional cooling is not required and the clutch partially disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location When to Check Po...

Page 263: ...uctions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the m...

Page 264: ... brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid ...

Page 265: ...und the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in...

Page 266: ...brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Page 267: ...inings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle 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 ...

Page 268: ...rt Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios on page 3 71 or Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios on page 3 71 Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can ...

Page 269: ... 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 the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other acce...

Page 270: ...ed on a tab attached to the engine accessory drive bracket and is marked GND CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if...

Page 271: ...remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle...

Page 272: ...e engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other ...

Page 273: ...k Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care n...

Page 274: ...e proper level for the 2500 and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1 4 6 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to...

Page 275: ...cant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 13 Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR of more than 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize...

Page 276: ...e tampering are the acts listed below Insulation Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation Engine Removal or rendering engine speed governor if equipped inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications Fan and Drive Removal of fan clutch if equipped or rendering clutch inoperative Removal of the fan shroud if equipped Air Intake Removal of the air cleane...

Page 277: ...bly To remove the pins turn the outer pin clockwise and pull it straight up To remove the inner pin turn it counterclockwise and pull it straight up 4 Lift the inboard side of the headlamp to release the inboard tab from the radiator support 5 Lift the outboard side of the headlamp to release the outboard tab from the radiator support 6 Lower the headlamp to allow the vertical adjustor to clear ti...

Page 278: ...t Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps To replace the front turn signal sidemarker and or parking lamp bulb s do the following 1 Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on the lamp 2 Pull the lamp forward to completely unlatch the clip Move the lamp outboard to loosen the tabs 3 Remove the lamp from the grille 4 Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turning it counterclo...

Page 279: ...stall the assembly If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle as in a luggage carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the center high mounted stoplamp unit Taillamps To replace the taillamp bulb s do the following 1 Remove the two inboard nuts on the side assembly 2 Pull the side assembly rearward to clear the studs 3 Slide the assembly slightly upward to release the lower clip 4 R...

Page 280: ... 10 Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assemblies Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back up Rear Parking Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp 3157 CHMSL 912 Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp 3157KX Front Sidemarker Lamp 194 Headlamps Composite High Beam 9005 Composite Low Beam 9006GS Sealed Beam Headlamp H6054 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer 5 50 ...

Page 281: ...rent types and are removed in different ways To remove the type with a release clip do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook 3 The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pu...

Page 282: ...et for details For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer s booklet included with your vehicle s Owner s Manual CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Underinflated tires pose the same danger a...

Page 283: ...iance 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 one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Ma...

Page 284: ... 58 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E 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 s...

Page 285: ...imeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 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...

Page 286: ...o the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 58 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 passenge...

Page 287: ...ating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name 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 c...

Page 288: ...ur Vehicle on page 4 29 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant 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 29 ...

Page 289: ...n when they re underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loadi...

Page 290: ...to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 62 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 65 for more information Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the ratchet wheel wrench to tighten th...

Page 291: ...certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 97 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergenc...

Page 292: ...ze of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label For examples of these labels and their location on your vehicle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires General Motors recommends that you ge...

Page 293: ...houlder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car ti...

Page 294: ...he highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performan...

Page 295: ...ur vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause pr...

Page 296: ...d CAUTION Continued on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road c...

Page 297: ...f a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout ...

Page 298: ...rake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the oppos...

Page 299: ... corner of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket If you have a van with the 15 passenger seating arrangement the equipment you will need is secured on the rear floor of the passenger side of the vehicle To access the equipment remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket 5 69 ...

Page 300: ...r the spare tire from the vehicle To lower the spare tire from the vehicle do the following 1 Attach the wheel wrench and ratchet with the DOWN side facing you The wheel wrench has a socket end and a flat chisel end Note that there is an UP side and a DOWN side on the ratchet 2 Put the flat chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole between the body and the bumper Be sure the flat...

Page 301: ...ower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 77 4 When the tire has been lowered pull the tire toward you so you can reach the tire retainer and pull it up through the wheel opening If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab and chassis refer to the information from the body supplier installer The spare tire is a full size tire like the other tires on your vehicle 5 71 ...

Page 302: ...ide facing you use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 2 Assemble the jack and tools for a front or rear flat as follows Front Flat Assemble the jack A together with the jack handle B and ratchet C as shown Be sure that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you Rear Flat Assemble the jack A together with the jack handle B jack handle extension C and ratche...

Page 303: ...Connect the jack handle B and jack handle extension C together and press the retention clip arrow so it engages Front Position 5 73 ...

Page 304: ...e badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Rear Position 5 74 ...

Page 305: ...e by turning the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 75 ...

Page 306: ...re to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel CAUTION 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 7 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wh...

Page 307: ...amage 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 97 for the wheel nut torque specification 9 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Turn the wheel wrench clockwise 10 Put the wheel cover or the center cap and plastic wheel nut caps back on Remove any whee...

Page 308: ...below To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following CAUTION Someone standing too close 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 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible If the cable is not visible...

Page 309: ...e ahead of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire and turn the handle clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring 6 Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place This lets you know that the secondary latch has released The spare tire is now balancing on the jack 7 Lower the...

Page 310: ... been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 10 If the cable is hanging under the vehicle turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaire...

Page 311: ...is properly attached 3 Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keeping the cable tight 4 With the UP side facing you attach the ratchet to the wheel wrench 5 Put the flat end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame above the bumper 5 81 ...

Page 312: ...d Tools on page 5 80 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle This way a spare tire will be available in case you need it again Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires t...

Page 313: ...proved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn To avoid forming a ring on fabric after spot cleaning clean the en...

Page 314: ...ue 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 given earlier in this section Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup black coffee egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drink...

Page 315: ...a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 90 Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and...

Page 316: ...ld be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instru...

Page 317: ...er you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if th...

Page 318: ...sive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a ve...

Page 319: ...ody 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 Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your GM dea...

Page 320: ...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 321: ...abels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth 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 front passenger door frame It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following VIN ...

Page 322: ...iring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the win...

Page 323: ...ge 4 Left Rear Stop Turn Signal 5 Cargo Locks 6 Right Rear Stop Turn Signal 7 Driver Locks 8 Stop Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 9 Climate Control 1 10 Climate Control 11 Brakes 12 Heated Mirror Defogger 13 Right Rear Blower 14 Driver Turn Mirror 15 Door Locks 16 Upfitter Park 17 Not Available 18 Left Rear Park Lamp 19 Pass Turn Mirror 20 Right Rear Park Lamp 5 93 ...

Page 324: ... 27 Cargo Unlock 28 Driver Unlock 29 Park Lamp 30 Door Locks 31 Passenger Unlock Circuit Breaker Usage 34 Power Window Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Fuse Usage 1 Radio Battery 2 Powertrain Control Module Battery 3 Left Rear Turn Lamp 4 Right Rear Turn Lamp 5 Back up Lamps Trailer Wiring 5 94 ...

Page 325: ...Turn Signal 18 Truck Body Control Module 2 19 Truck Body Control Module 20 Remote Function Actuator 21 Engine 2 Fuse Usage 22 Ignition E 23 Engine 1 24 Truck Body Control Module Ignition 1 25 Spare 26 RPA Inside Rearview Mirror 27 Crankcase 28 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 29 Auxiliary Power Outlets 30 Cigarette Lighter 31 Instrument Panel Cluster 32 Air Conditioning 33 Spare 34 Vent 3...

Page 326: ...5 Right Headlamp High Beam 46 Truck Body Control Module Accessory 47 Front Windshield Wiper 48 Anti Lock Brakes 49 Ignition A 50 Trailer 51 Climate Control Blower 52 Ignition B 63 Spare 64 Spare Fuse Usage Relays Usage 53 Windshield Wiper 54 Air Conditioning 55 Spare 56 Headlamp High Beam 57 Fuel Pump 58 Headlamp Low Beam 59 Horn 61 Starter 62 Spare Circuit Breaker Usage 60 Power Seat 5 96 ...

Page 327: ...for charge capacity information and requirements Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Front A C Front and Rear A C 1 8 lbs 3 1 lbs 0 81 kg 1 41 kg Cooling System 4300 V6 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 11 0 quarts 13 4 quarts 14 8 quarts 10 4 L 12 7 L 14 0 L Cooling System with Rear Heat 4300 V6 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 14 0 quarts 16 4 quarts 17 8 quarts 13 2 L 15 5 L 1...

Page 328: ...4 9 L 215 7 L Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4300 V6 W Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 4800 V8 V Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 T Automatic 0 040 inches 1 0...

Page 329: ...Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000km 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 330: ...ary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the...

Page 331: ...driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6 8 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some j...

Page 332: ...as 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 and ...

Page 333: ...Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tires on page 5 52 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 footnote c Inspect wiper blad...

Page 334: ...0 75 000 125 000 100 000 166 000 125 000 207 500 150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Vehicles without a filter restriction indicator Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 17 An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change aut...

Page 335: ... 240 000 Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Engine cooling system service or every 5 years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service Inspect evaporative control system An Emission Control Service See footnotes and k 6 7 ...

Page 336: ...amps replace with genuine GM parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sur...

Page 337: ...ngine Coolant on page 5 22 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and filler neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap j 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 k Inspect system Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and c...

Page 338: ...he engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further 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 necess...

Page 339: ... position 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 could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on pa...

Page 340: ...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 vehicle is held by the parking brake only To chec...

Page 341: ...n drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 22 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent 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 S...

Page 342: ...ation 9986115 Transfer Case DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Usage Fluid Lubricant One Piece Propshaft Slip Yoke Spline Two Piece Propshaft Slip in Tube Spline Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Par...

Page 343: ...art Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter A1621C Engine Oil Filter 4300 V6 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 25010792 88984215 PF47 PF46 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 52485513 PCV Valve 4300 V6 6487532 CV 769 C Spark Plugs 4300 V6 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 25162556 12571164 41 932 41 985 Wiper Blades ITTA Type 22 inches 56 0 cm 15153642 6 15 ...

Page 344: ...med 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 10 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 16 ...

Page 345: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 346: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 347: ...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 348: ...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 349: ...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 350: ... customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Chevrolet the letter should be addressed to 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 ...

Page 351: ...ma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This 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 limite...

Page 352: ...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 353: ... 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 354: ...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 for a warranty repair Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of 30 00 a day and must be supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a renta...

Page 355: ...eral 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 anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of d...

Page 356: ...ta which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have 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 operation...

Page 357: ...er C Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify General Motors Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center 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 a...

Page 358: ... about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 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...

Page 359: ...2 24 AM FM Radio 3 40 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 74 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 6 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 30 Appearance Care 5 82 Aluminum Wheels 5 88 Care of Safety Belts 5 85 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 89 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 86 Fabric Carpet 5 83 Finish Care 5 86 Finish Damage 5 89 Glass Surfaces 5 85 Instrument Panel 5 85 Interior Plastic Components 5 85 Sheet Metal Damage...

Page 360: ... Bulb Replacement 5 46 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 49 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 48 Bulb Replacement cont Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps 5 47 Replacement Bulbs 5 50 Taillamps 5 49 Buying New Tires 5 62 C California Fuel 5 6 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 97 Carbon Monoxide 2 27 4 24 4 34 Care of Safety Belts 5 85 Your Cassette Tape Player 3 72 Your ...

Page 361: ...res 5 88 Underbody Maintenance 5 89 Vinyl 5 85 Cleaning cont Washing Your Vehicle 5 86 Weatherstrips 5 86 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 87 Climate Control System 3 18 Outlet Adjustment 3 20 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 3 21 Rear Heating System 3 20 Comfort Guides Rear Safety Belt 1 28 Control of a Vehicle 4 5 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage 3 31 Heater Engine 2 21 Cooling System 5 26 C...

Page 362: ...s 4 16 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 28 Winter 4 24 Dual Tire Operation 5 59 E Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 92 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 94 Floor Console Fuse Block 5 93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 92 Headlamp Wiring 5 92 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 92 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 17 Battery 5 37 Change Engine Oil Light 3 35 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 3 32 Coolant 5 22 C...

Page 363: ...our Tank 5 8 Fuels in Foreign Countries 5 7 Gage 3 38 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Gasoline Specifications 5 5 Regulator 2 20 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 5 94 Floor Console Fuse Block 5 93 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 92 Windshield Wiper 5 92 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light 3 38 Engine Coolant Temperature 3 31 Fuel 3 38 Oil Pressure 3 34 Speedometer 3 24 Voltmeter Gage 3 28 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Spe...

Page 364: ... 1 15 I Ignition Positions 2 19 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 33 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 58 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 15 Cluster 3 23 Overview 3 4 J Jump Starting 5 38 K Keyless Entry System 2 3 Keys 2 2 L Labelling Tire Sidewall 5 53 Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 3 16 Dome 3 15 Dome Lamp Override 3 15 Exterior 3 13 Reading 3 16 LATCH System Child Restraints 1 49 Securing a Chi...

Page 365: ...ity Locks 2 8 Loss of Control 4 14 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000km 6 10 Introduction 6 2 Maintenance Footnotes 6 8 Maintenance Record 6 16 Maintenance Requirements 6 2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Owner Checks and Services 6 ...

Page 366: ...nline Owner Center 7 3 OnStar System 2 31 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Outlet Adjustment 3 20 Outside Camper Type Mirrors 2 29 Convex Mirror 2 30 Heated Mirrors 2 31 Manual Mirror 2 29 Power Mirrors 2 30 Owner Checks and Services 6 10 Owners Canadian ii P Park P Shifting Into 2 25 Shifting Out of 2 26 Parking Brake 2 24 Over Things That Burn 2 27 Passing 4 12 Passlock 2 18 Power Accessory Outlets 3 1...

Page 367: ...Locks 2 8 Rear Doors 2 13 Rear Heating System 3 20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 28 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 25 Rearview Mirrors 2 29 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 13 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 34 Reduced Engine Power Light 3 37 Remote Keyless Entry System 2 3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 2 4 Removing the Flat Tire an...

Page 368: ...fety Belts Are for Everyone 1 10 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 22 Safety Warnings and Symbols iii Scheduled Maintenance 6 4 Seats Manual 1 3 Power Seat 1 4 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 Reclining Seatbacks 1 4 Secondary Latch System 5 77 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position 1 53 1 54 Designed for the LATCH System 1 51 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 51 Right Front Seat Position 1 55 Security L...

Page 369: ...ires 5 52 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 5 88 Buying New Tires 5 62 Chains 5 66 Changing a Flat Tire 5 68 Cleaning 5 88 Dual Tire Operation 5 59 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 67 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 58 Inspection and Rotation 5 60 Installing the Spare Tire 5 72 Removing the Flat Tire 5 72 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 69 Secondary Latch System 5 77 Spare Tire 5 82 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Too...

Page 370: ... 91 Service Parts Identification Label 5 91 Ventilation Adjustment 3 20 Visors 2 17 Voltmeter Gage 3 28 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 22 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 64 Replacement 5 65 Where to Put the Restraint 1 42 Windows 2 15 Manual 2 15 Power 2 16 Swing Out Windows 2 17 Wi...

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