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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Do not let it get twisted.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt
Extender on page 1-30.

Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height

that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height
Adjustment on page 1-22.

6. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle

end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

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Summary of Contents for 2006 Express Van

Page 1: ...tem s 3 44 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 35 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 52 Tires 5 53 Appearance Care 5 84 Vehicle Identification 5 93 Electrical System 5 ...

Page 2: ...d leave 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 w...

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: ...traint 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position or the Second Row Center Seat Position 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 3rd 4th and 5th Row 1 53 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position With Passenger Sensing System 1 55 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Wi...

Page 8: ...den 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 in place 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...r knob up or down To move the seat forward or rearward move the center knob toward the right or left 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 1 3 ...

Page 10: ... If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked Lean forward and pull up on the front of the lever and the seatback will go to an upright position 1 4 ...

Page 11: ...is could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seat 1 Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed ...

Page 12: ... with a white R marked on it 3 Pull the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the retaining clip then pull the pin out 4 Repeat this procedure for the 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 1 6 ...

Page 13: ...h The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted 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 ...

Page 14: ...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 8 ...

Page 15: ... 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 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and s...

Page 16: ...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 When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it go...

Page 17: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 11 ...

Page 18: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12 ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ... to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 30 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 33 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to ...

Page 21: ... 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 unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1 22 6 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shou...

Page 22: ...ould 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 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash 1 16 ...

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: ... height adjuster to the height that is right for you Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder To move it down pull on the center adjuster control labeled PULL You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the height adju...

Page 29: ... is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt e...

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: ...fety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts 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...

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: ...n the buckle Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats Here is how to install a comfort guide and...

Page 34: ...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 28 ...

Page 35: ...mfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side of the seatback Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger Although you cannot see them they are located on the buckle end of the safety belts They help the safety belts reduce a person s forw...

Page 36: ...se use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the ...

Page 37: ...use severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can not pro...

Page 38: ...ulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt b...

Page 39: ...s children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in ...

Page 40: ...ble in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor...

Page 41: ... 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 child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would...

Page 42: ... 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 36 ...

Page 43: ...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 37 ...

Page 44: ...nstructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both Securing an Add on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system f...

Page 45: ...traps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five point harness system has two shoulder straps two hip straps and a crotch 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 wid...

Page 46: ...sor that says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the pas...

Page 47: ...ff before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system or the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual ci...

Page 48: ...tallation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in ...

Page 49: ...top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B t...

Page 50: ... Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors j Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lo...

Page 51: ...ith top tether anchors i Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion showing where the anchors are located Third and Fourth Row with Three Passenger Bench Seat Front Passenger Position 1 45 ...

Page 52: ...o install a child restraint in the center seating position use either anchor point A or B Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor There is a top tether anchor for the center seating positions in the third and fourth rows if equipped with a three passenger bench seat The anchor is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion Second Row Passenger Van Third or Fourth Row Thre...

Page 53: ...ird and fourth rows if the vehicle has a three passenger bench seat or in any four passenger rear bench seat if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in these positions Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are r...

Page 54: ...han one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per anchor 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or t...

Page 55: ... outboard seating position use anchor point B For the center seating position use either anchor point A or B Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor 2 3 Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether o...

Page 56: ...re no top tether anchors in the rear outside seat positions of the third fourth or fifth row Do not secure a child seat in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt...

Page 57: ...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 51 ...

Page 58: ...sition you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 42 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor d...

Page 59: ...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 latch plate and pulling it along the ...

Page 60: ...ild restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether and the position you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with your child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 42 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the chil...

Page 61: ...on If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint there is a label on your sun visor that says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This ...

Page 62: ...front seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint 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 transp...

Page 63: ...efore securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats on page 1 2 or Power Seat on page 1 3 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to RUN or START See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 29 2 Put the child restraint ...

Page 64: ... portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 1 58 ...

Page 65: ...einstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle hea...

Page 66: ... would be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle unless the passenger s airbag has been turned off 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 ...

Page 67: ...ht front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the right front passenger seat as far back as it will go United States Can...

Page 68: ...restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 42 You will be using the lap shoulder 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 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See ...

Page 69: ...belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 63 ...

Page 70: ...manufacturer recommends using a top tether and the position you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 42 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if ...

Page 71: ...up identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the airbag will not 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 See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 73 for more on this including important safety information Airbag System If it says A...

Page 72: ...severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not ...

Page 73: ...t inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young 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 Chi...

Page 74: ...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 68 ...

Page 75: ...nt passenger s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate an...

Page 76: ...angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in front or near frontal impacts If the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your vehicle is 8 500 lb 3 855 kg or above your vehicle has single stage airbags If the GVWR is below 8 500 lb 3 855 kg then your vehicle has dual stage airbags You can find the GVWR on the certification label on the rear edge of the driver s door See Loading Your ...

Page 77: ...tects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the airbag The inflator airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants...

Page 78: ... CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experien...

Page 79: ...ag If your vehicle does not have an airbag off switch it may have a passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 76 This switch should only be turned to airbag OFF if the person in the right front passenger s position is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows Infant An infant less than 1 year old must ride in the front seat because my...

Page 80: ...ion which according to his or her physician causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger and makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger even if belted to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash CAUTION If the right front passenger s airbag is turned off for a person ...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...ng system it may have an airbag off switch See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 73 The passenger airbag status indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or START The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible on the instrument panel during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or the word OFF or the symbol...

Page 83: ...a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very cl...

Page 84: ...re the airbag is off before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even tho...

Page 85: ...from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position With Passenger Sensing System in the Index If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restr...

Page 86: ...hat person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart t...

Page 87: ...ncluding important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 82 for more information about modifications that can affect how the syst...

Page 88: ...llow tape or yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly...

Page 89: ...nd 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 belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look...

Page 90: ...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 an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver s and right front ...

Page 91: ... and Operating Your Vehicle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 18 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 19 Starting the Engine 2 19 Fuel Regulator 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 20 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 22 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 the Engine While Parked 2 28 Mirrors ...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...age 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 and 2 This device must accept any interference received including...

Page 94: ...ssary 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 lamps will flash and the interior lamps will turn on briefly Press...

Page 95: ... 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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...ry 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 side sliding door or the front portion of the 60 40 side swing out door They are also located on the passenger side rear cargo door of some vehicles If your vehicle has sec...

Page 99: ...ecurity feature 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 includ...

Page 100: ...the front of the vehicle When the door is closed it will be flush with the side of the body To open the sliding side door from the inside turn the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle To close the sliding side door from the inside grasp the handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle Make sure the door is completely close...

Page 101: ...r To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull out on the handle and pull the door 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 11 ...

Page 102: ...automatically 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 ...

Page 103: ...e passenger side rear door first To open the driver 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 13 ...

Page 104: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome 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 2 14 ...

Page 105: ...sory Power RAP on page 2 19 Press the bottom of the switch 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 s...

Page 106: ... latch to lock the window into place To close the window pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it Your vehicle also has rear swing out windows The rear swing out windows work the same way as the side swing out window but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window Side Swing Out Window Rear Swing Out Windows 2 16 ...

Page 107: ...h a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN See Security Light on page 3 40 If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the ...

Page 108: ... Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 37 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions A LOCK This position locks th...

Page 109: ...re To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only If you have a diesel engine refer to the diesel supplement for the starting procedure Notice Do not try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts...

Page 110: ...onics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle s warranty Fuel Regulator Your vehicle has a fuel regulator that shuts the fuel off when the engine reaches 5 600 rpm Eng...

Page 111: ...usly injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The an...

Page 112: ...e pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 37 Ensure the shift lever is fully in 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 ...

Page 113: ...smission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You will shift dow...

Page 114: ...or pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regu...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...sel engine and a fuel operated heater see Fuel Operated Heater FOH in the diesel engine supplement 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...

Page 118: ...arage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 25 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You o...

Page 119: ...ror 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 this style camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you 1 To adjust the mirrors ...

Page 120: ...t the end of the arm to hold the mirror in place These mirrors can also be manually folded in On the lower portion of each mirror is a convex mirror A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat Outside Power Mirrors If the vehicle has power mirrors the control is located on the driver s side door Select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the passenger s...

Page 121: ...utside heated mirrors they can be defrosted by pressing the mirror button located near the fan control An indicator light in the button will light when the outside heated mirrors are activated Your rear window defogger comes on when the outside heated mirrors are on If your vehicle has a rear window defogger see Rear Window Defogger in Climate Control System on page 3 18 Storage Areas If equipped ...

Page 122: ... NOTES 2 32 ...

Page 123: ...tlet s 3 16 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 17 Climate Controls 3 18 Climate Control System 3 18 Outlet Adjustment 3 20 Rear Heating System 3 21 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 3 21 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 23 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 24 Speedometer and Odometer 3 25 Trip Odometer 3 25 Engine Speed Limiter 3 25 Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 26 Passenger Safety Belt Reminde...

Page 124: ... System s 3 44 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 45 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 45 AM FM Radio 3 46 Radio with CD 3 48 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 53 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 65 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios 3 76 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 3 76 Radio Reception 3 77 Care of the Cassette Tape Player 3 77 Care of Your CDs 3 78...

Page 125: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 126: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 127: ...xterior 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 37 I Rear Heating System If Equipped See Rear Heating System on page 3 21 J Accessory Power Outlets Cigarette Lighter See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 16 and Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 17 K Airbag Off Switch See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 73 L Storag...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...lowing G Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 3 8 53 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 130: ...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 94 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than ...

Page 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press 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...

Page 135: ...hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake 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 Exter...

Page 136: ...ked right 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 D...

Page 137: ...s Turn 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...

Page 138: ...o 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 Outlet s With accessory power outlets you can p...

Page 139: ...type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s 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 pins or other flammable items in the ashtr...

Page 140: ...outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and some air directed to the windshield The right knob 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 clock...

Page 141: ...eld before defrosting Turn the knob on the right of the climate control panel to select the defog or defrost mode Defog With this setting the outside air comes out of both the floor and defroster outlets Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air 1 Defrost This setting operates the defroster Most of the air...

Page 142: ...again or by turning off the engine Notice Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Outlet Adjustment Use the outlets located near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel to change the direction of ai...

Page 143: ...ent to the rear seating area HI Turn the thumbwheel to this position to supply the most amount of heat to the rear seating area LO Turn the thumbwheel to this position to supply the least amount of heat to the rear seating area OFF Turn the thumbwheel to this position to turn the rear heating system off Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating and air condition...

Page 144: ...e the current mode select one of the following H Vent Use this mode to direct air to the upper outlets with a little air directed to the floor outlets 2 Floor Use this mode to direct most of the air to the floor outlets 9 Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to HIGH MED Medium or LOW to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear seating area Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the...

Page 145: ...ages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warnin...

Page 146: ...Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown Canada similar 3 24 ...

Page 147: ...of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer 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 odomet...

Page 148: ...r the light will be provided Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light If equipped several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 76 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on...

Page 149: ... ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate w...

Page 150: ... safety information CAUTION If the right front passenger s airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the airbag will not 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 ...

Page 151: ...ntil you have your vehicle serviced See Airbag Off Switch on page 1 73 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system then your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds as a system check Then...

Page 152: ...e a rear facing child restraint never put a child in a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off Here is why CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system...

Page 153: ...it on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 76 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system ...

Page 154: ...other charging system problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with this light on it helps to turn off all your accessories 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...

Page 155: ...al system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two par...

Page 156: ...rvice Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warnin...

Page 157: ...if the light turns on and one chime if the light turns off StabiliTrak Indicator Light If you have the StabiliTrak system this light will be on or flashing according to the description table for the StabiliTrak system For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 You will hear three chimes if the light turns on and one chime if the light turns off If this light remains on steady your veh...

Page 158: ...oard Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Thi...

Page 159: ...n detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard acc...

Page 160: ...on on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off your dealer...

Page 161: ... in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do you...

Page 162: ...et the light will stay on for a while each time the engine is started For more information on resetting the system see How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System under Engine Oil Life System Gasoline Engine on page 5 16 Security Light The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 1...

Page 163: ...rformance may occur If the reduced engine power light is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may 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 ...

Page 164: ...turn on your headlamps when driving at night Tow Haul Mode Light This message is displayed when the tow haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode in Towing a Trailer on page 4 37 Check Gages Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil p...

Page 165: ...as station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn of...

Page 166: ...ng your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if equipped CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or othe...

Page 167: ...ition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 19 for more information Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds Then press HR until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display The time may be set with the ignition on or off Setting the Time for Radios ...

Page 168: ... 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 b...

Page 169: ...just both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the ...

Page 170: ...ears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to the dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer Radio with CD Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this ...

Page 171: ...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 beep Whene...

Page 172: ...D 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 waiting five seconds for the display to return to the time of day Then press and hold ...

Page 173: ... of Your CDs on page 3 78 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attem...

Page 174: ...once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD RCL Recall Press this knob to see the current track number or how long the current track has been playing AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio CD will appear on t...

Page 175: ... 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 176: ...etween the radio station frequency and the time When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of 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...

Page 177: ...dio 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 programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following step...

Page 178: ...bass and treble settings The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source 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 left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push...

Page 179: ...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 and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds...

Page 180: ...s 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 can...

Page 181: ... or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The tape 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 h...

Page 182: ...rd through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next selection play for 10 seconds then go on to the next selection Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning The tape must have at ...

Page 183: ...y or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with the cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature perform the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on ...

Page 184: ...D it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition wi...

Page 185: ...ts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or th...

Page 186: ...n to eject a CD after you have tried to push it manually The player s 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25 second time period has elapsed CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When...

Page 187: ...on the display press the INFO knob until you see the display you want then press and 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 the volume at the desired level Press t...

Page 188: ... 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 steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to s...

Page 189: ...de 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 left speakers To adjust the fade between...

Page 190: ...adio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS 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 ...

Page 191: ...onds 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 pushbut...

Page 192: ...has locked up Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted t...

Page 193: ...d to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the CD in To insert multiple CDs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds You will hear a beep and the indicator light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash and MULTI LOAD will appear on the display 3 Once the lig...

Page 194: ...d the indicator light will begin flashing again and another CD will eject To stop ejecting the CDs press the LOAD or the eject button If the CD is not removed after 25 seconds the CD will be automatically pulled back into the player If CD is pushed back into the player before the 25 second time period is complete the player will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stop...

Page 195: ...n to turn off random play AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than 10 seconds have played or to go to the previous track if less ...

Page 196: ...r is not in song list mode S LIST should not appear on the display If S LIST is present press the SONG LIST button to turn it off 3 Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK or TYPE right arrow to locate the track to be saved The track will begin to play 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed one beep will...

Page 197: ...g 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 SONG LIST button for more than four seconds One beep will be heard followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will be heard after four seconds S...

Page 198: ...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 199: ... and out Care of the Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme 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 eve...

Page 200: ...y as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After the player is cleaned press and hold the eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio will display or CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in g...

Page 201: ... wrench one quarter turn Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will appear on the radio display To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again Th...

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Page 203: ...4 14 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 16 Driving at Night 4 17 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 25 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 29 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 30 Loading Your Vehicle 4 30 Towing 4 35 Towing Your Vehicle 4 35...

Page 204: ... pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and...

Page 205: ...ates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Ho...

Page 206: ... drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal l...

Page 207: ...t answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the b...

Page 208: ...ng 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 second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping...

Page 209: ...c 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 on page 3 34 Let us say the r...

Page 210: ...ddenly 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 brakes you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies stee...

Page 211: ...mph 32 km h In some cases it may take approximately 2 miles 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 tractio...

Page 212: ...e is stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 29 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 v...

Page 213: ...smission When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration or may hear a noise or vibration This is normal Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information All Wheel Drive AWD System If your vehicle has all wheel drive your engine s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed Th...

Page 214: ...gh a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn t...

Page 215: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees ve...

Page 216: ...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 217: ...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 its f...

Page 218: ...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 219: ... less trouble adjusting to night But if you are driving do not wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the h...

Page 220: ...uddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir...

Page 221: ... vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning...

Page 222: ... otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 53 City Driving One of the bi...

Page 223: ... is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules The most important advice on freeway dri...

Page 224: ...ance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any d...

Page 225: ...t just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second an...

Page 226: ...ntain roads 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 even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They co...

Page 227: ...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 see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take ...

Page 228: ... the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You will have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least tracti...

Page 229: ...imes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless y...

Page 230: ...lear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe and or the fuel operated heater exhaust system if equipped And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there If your vehicle has a diesel engine and a fuel operated heater see Fuel Operated Heater FOH in the diesel engine supplement Open a window just a little on the s...

Page 231: ...ry half hour or so until help comes If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be ...

Page 232: ...need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 35 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the...

Page 233: ...or more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 53 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1...

Page 234: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 37 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips I...

Page 235: ...apacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Example 2 ...

Page 236: ... To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out CAUTION Do not load your vehicle an...

Page 237: ...and install the new equipment Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a motorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle...

Page 238: ...ow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed All Wheel Drive Vehicles Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer ...

Page 239: ...heel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground 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 heavy the brakes m...

Page 240: ...t all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads See also Driving on Grades later in this section Three important co...

Page 241: ...pleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics but will not cause damage Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle and the amount ...

Page 242: ... 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 243: ...bs 4 536 kg 17 000 lbs 7 711 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 4 400 lbs 1 996 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 100 lbs 2 767 kg 7 100 lbs 3 220 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 kg 13 000 lbs 5 897 kg 5300 V8 3 73 6 400 ...

Page 244: ...Short Wheelbase 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 200 lbs 2 812 kg 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 k3 16 000 lbs 5 897 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 6600 V8 Diesel 3 73 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 17 000 lbs 7 711 kg Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg 7 000 lbs 3 ...

Page 245: ...g 16 000 lbs 7 257 kg 6600 V8 Diesel 3 73 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 17 000 lbs 7 711 kg The Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversion The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address ...

Page 246: ...ehicle 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 30 about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B up to a maximum...

Page 247: ...re than the total of the additional weight Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 lbs 2 495 kg 2 800 lbs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 lbs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 lbs 1 814 kg and a GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 lbs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be You can expect tongue weight to be at ...

Page 248: ...ith being able to handle only 600 lbs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sur...

Page 249: ...oper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than these limits You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you re using the wiring provided with the factory installed trailering package you should not need to make any ...

Page 250: ...adjust and maintain them properly Since your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak your trailer brake system cannot tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaus...

Page 251: ...ts you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passi...

Page 252: ...ulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no ...

Page 253: ...gular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you start your engine shift into a gear and release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more of...

Page 254: ...ses come without connectors and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician The technician can use the following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer and trailer brake controller Seven Wire Harness Light Green Back up lamps Brown Parking lamps Yellow Left stoplamp and turn signal Dark Green Right stoplamp and turn signal Dark Blue Use for electric trailer br...

Page 255: ...asoline Engine 5 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 18 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 19 Engine Coolant 5 22 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 25 Engine Overheating 5 25 Cooling System 5 26 Engine Fan Noise 5 32 Power Steering Fluid 5 32 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 33 Brakes 5 34 Battery 5 38 Jump Starting 5 39 All Wheel Drive 5 43 Rear Axle 5 44 Front Axle 5 44 Noise Control System 5 45 Tampering with Noise Cont...

Page 256: ... Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 84 Fabric Carpet 5 86 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 87 Care of Safety Belts 5 87 Weatherstrips 5 87 Washing Your Vehicle 5 88 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 88 Finish Care 5 88 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 89 Aluminum Wheels 5 90 Tires 5 90 Sheet Metal Damage 5 91 Finish Damage 5 91 Underbody Maintenance 5 91 Chemical Paint Spotting 5...

Page 257: ...ol and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will...

Page 258: ...wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 16 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your ow...

Page 259: ...ane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should mee...

Page 260: ...uired to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have to add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean or ...

Page 261: ... the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Nev...

Page 262: ...eling 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 counterclockwise Whi...

Page 263: ...acing the fuel cap turn it 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 36 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off t...

Page 264: ...e 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 or fuel operated heater FOH parts and start a fire These include liqu...

Page 265: ... 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 266: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood here is what you will see 5 12 ...

Page 267: ...page 5 34 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 33 Engine Oil Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Oil in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement 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 o...

Page 268: ...ee Capacities and Specifications on page 5 99 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the 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 Pu...

Page 269: ...rements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil 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 meeti...

Page 270: ... indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necessary A change engine oil light will come on See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3 40 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is...

Page 271: ...Repeat the procedure If it still does not reset see your dealer for service See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3 40 What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clo...

Page 272: ... Engine on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine...

Page 273: ...engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services...

Page 274: ...C drive the vehicle in DRIVE D until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine run 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 t...

Page 275: ...and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area 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 4 If the fluid level is in the accep...

Page 276: ...obtained 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 a...

Page 277: ...could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean 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 th...

Page 278: ...a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD FILL mark or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Wit...

Page 279: ...ing You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 36 for more information If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the ve...

Page 280: ...ater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam push down the accelerato...

Page 281: ... engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get 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 eng...

Page 282: ...ing system is set for the proper coolant mixture CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instr...

Page 283: ... 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 radiator pressure...

Page 284: ... 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 the proper coolan...

Page 285: ...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 286: ...king extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when 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...

Page 287: ...vel up to the mark To prevent contamination of brake fluid never check or fill the power steering reservoir with the brake master cylinder cover off What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Gasoline Engine on page 6 13 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What t...

Page 288: ...g occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the rese...

Page 289: ... the diesel engine supplement The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine on page 6 4 Checking Brake F...

Page 290: ...ot 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 your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill bra...

Page 291: ... Notice Continuing to drive with worn out 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 tighte...

Page 292: ...o 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 label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals an...

Page 293: ...it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehi...

Page 294: ...r near the engine accessory drive bracket on the driver s side of the engine compartment below the alternator To uncover the remote positive terminal open the red plastic cover The remote negative terminal is located on the engine drive bracket on all V8 engines and is marked GND Ground On V6 engines the remote negative terminal is located on a tab attached to the engine accessory drive bracket an...

Page 295: ... Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a 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 ...

Page 296: ...hile 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 connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not t...

Page 297: ...r to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine 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 298: ...the bottom of the filler plug hole The 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 Gasoline Engine on page 6 13 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer ...

Page 299: ...edule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Gasoline Engine 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 informatio...

Page 300: ...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 301: ...icle and access the bulbs do the following 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 5 11 for more information 2 Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly 3 Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly 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 headla...

Page 302: ...tor counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing 9 Without removing the headlamp assembly itself remove the bulb socket from the back of the headlamp on the driver s side 10 Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket 11 On the passenger s side turn the bulb clockwise one turn 12 Install the new bulb into the socket then reinstall it into the headlamp assembly 1...

Page 303: ...ip 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 socket while turning it counterclockwise 5 Remove the bulb socket from the back of the lamp assembly 6 Replace the bulb 7 Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lamp assembly 5 49 ...

Page 304: ...e the steps to reinstall 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 one of these bulbs do the following 1 Remove the two inboard nuts from the inside of the taillamp assembly 2 Pull the taillamp assembly rearward to clear the studs 3 Slide the taillamp ass...

Page 305: ...verse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly 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 51 ...

Page 306: ... 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 pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the notched ...

Page 307: ...luded with your vehicle s Owner 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 30 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires fre...

Page 308: ...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 309: ... 59 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 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 310: ...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 311: ... kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Departmen...

Page 312: ...molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure and shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 Radi...

Page 313: ... 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 30 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you t...

Page 314: ...sure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they 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...

Page 315: ...air suddenly or catch fire You or others could be injured Be sure all tires including the spare are properly inflated See Tires on page 5 53 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 59 for more information on proper tire inflation Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible an...

Page 316: ...on if the spare tire wheel assembly does not match your vehicle s road tires and wheels in size and type If your vehicle has dual rear wheels always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires When you install dual wheels be sure that vent holes in the inner and outer wheels on each side are lined up Single Rear Wheels Dual Rear Wheels 5 62 ...

Page 317: ...but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 71 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need...

Page 318: ...mpact the overall performance of your vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall by the tire manufacturer If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 54 for additional ...

Page 319: ...rent Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes traction control and electronic stability control the perfo...

Page 320: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 321: ...ive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusua...

Page 322: ...heel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 ...

Page 323: ...r vehicle drive slowly readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin the vehicle s wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires Notice If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and is equipped with a tire size other than P235 75R16 P245 75R16 or LT245 75R16 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains tha...

Page 324: ...d and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous ...

Page 325: ...nge your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine 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 th...

Page 326: ...ed is located in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off of 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 72 ...

Page 327: ... 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 328: ...ower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 80 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 74 ...

Page 329: ...n 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 ratchet D as shown Be sure that the ratchet has the UP mark fa...

Page 330: ...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 Front Position Rear Position 5 76 ...

Page 331: ...ing 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 6 Take flat tire off of the mounting surface 5 77 ...

Page 332: ... sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 7 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 8 Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each whee...

Page 333: ...cities and Specifications on page 5 99 for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 99 for the wheel nut torque specification 10 Use the wheel wrench to tigh...

Page 334: ...ION Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not sl...

Page 335: ...cture above 5 Place the jack under the vehicle 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 ...

Page 336: ... 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 337: ...ear door frame above the bumper 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the ratchet until the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the ratchet to tighten the cable You will hear two clicks when the tire is up al...

Page 338: ...ch your vehicle s original road tires and wheels in size and type do not include the spare in the tire rotation Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery Dirt can damage carpet fabric leather and plastic surfaces Regular vacuuming is re...

Page 339: ...o obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface Never use a stiff brush It can cause damage to your vehicle s interior surfaces Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth Use of he...

Page 340: ...h with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process th...

Page 341: ... the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely ...

Page 342: ...ton 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 instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 88 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary...

Page 343: ...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 344: ...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 345: ...body 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 deale...

Page 346: ...e 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 Med...

Page 347: ... and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your vehicle s 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 ...

Page 348: ...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 349: ...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 21 Trailer Park Lamp 22 Front Park Lamp 32 Auxilary 1 33 Auxilary 2 5 95 ...

Page 350: ...lock 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 Gas FOH Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module Battery Diesel 3 Left Rear Turn Lamp 4 Right Rear Turn Lamp 5 Back up Lamps Trailer Wiring 5 96 ...

Page 351: ...e Gas Fuel Heater Diesel 26 Inside Rearview Mirror 27 Crankcase Fuse Usage 28 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 29 Auxiliary Power Outlets 30 Cigarette Lighter 31 Instrument Panel Cluster 32 Air Conditioning 33 Spare Gas Engine Control Module Diesel 34 Canister Vent Solenoid Gas Rear Fog Lamps Diesel 35 Spare 36 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Vehicle Back Up 37 Airbag 38 Powertrain Con...

Page 352: ... Enhancement System 49 Ignition A 50 Trailer 51 Climate Control Blower 52 Ignition B 63 Spare Gas Engine Control Module Actuator Diesel 64 Spare Relays Usage 53 Windshield Wiper 54 Air Conditioning 55 Spare Gas Rear Fog Lamps Diesel 56 Headlamp High Beam 57 Fuel Pump 58 Headlamp Low Beam 59 Horn SPARE G ECM D Spare Gas Engine Control Module Diesel STRTR Starter Circuit Breaker Usage PWR SEAT Power...

Page 353: ...s recommended in this manual See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements Application Capacities English Metric Cooling System 4300 V6 11 0 qt 10 4 L 4800 V8 5300 V8 13 4 qt 12 7 L 6000 V8 14 8 qt 14 0 L Cooling System with Rear Heat 4300 V6 14 0 qt 13 2 L 4800 V8 5300 V8 16 4 qt 15 5 L 6000 V8 17 8 qt 17 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 4300 V6 4 5 qt 4 3...

Page 354: ...e only 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 X Automatic 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 4800 V8 V Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 T Automatic 0 040 inches 1 01 mm VO...

Page 355: ...red Services Gasoline Engine 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes Gasoline Engine 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Once a Year 6 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Gasoline Engine 6 13 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...

Page 356: ...acement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary 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 recommend...

Page 357: ... are 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 Gasoline Engine on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services Gasoline Engine on page 6 6 and Maintenance Footnotes Gasoline Engine on page 6 7 for further information CAUTION Performing maintenance work...

Page 358: ...r a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Rememb...

Page 359: ...e Inspection and Rotation on page 5 61 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 10 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 fo...

Page 360: ...for each item Additional Required Services Service and Miles Kilometers 25 000 41 500 50 000 83 000 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 Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See...

Page 361: ... maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performe...

Page 362: ...ag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges hood prop rod pivot hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compartment hinges latches locks fuel door hinge and any moving seat hardware More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean...

Page 363: ...tor or cruise control cables n Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services Be sure ...

Page 364: ...ant on page 5 22 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Tires on page 5 53 for furth...

Page 365: ...r 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 p...

Page 366: ...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 367: ... Gasoline Engine on page 5 13 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean 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 GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant m...

Page 368: ...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 Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric...

Page 369: ... Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15153904 A1621C Engine Oil Filter 4300 V6 25010792 PF47 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 88984215 PF46 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 52485513 CF104 Spark Plugs 4300 V6 89017883 41 932 4800 V8 5300 V8 6000 V8 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades ITTA Type 22 inches 56 0 cm 15153642 6 15 ...

Page 370: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 371: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 372: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 373: ...de Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Collision Damage Repair 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Section 7 Customer ...

Page 374: ...ter contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre 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 inquir...

Page 375: ...le Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Progra...

Page 376: ... members United States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center ...

Page 377: ...er Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Overseas Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Exce...

Page 378: ...istance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Call Chevrolet s Roadside Assistance at 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 24 hours a day 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance r...

Page 379: ...lowing to the Roadside Assistance Representative Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number Mileage Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling fo...

Page 380: ...e when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle ca...

Page 381: ...ange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available up to a five day maximum Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty...

Page 382: ...the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor con...

Page 383: ...ense of litigation through the discovery process or as required by law In addition once GM collects or receives data GM may use the data for GM research needs make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown or share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes Others such as law enforceme...

Page 384: ...owever the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and ma...

Page 385: ...quipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injur...

Page 386: ...report for a nominal fee In some states with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage make sure you are comfortable with them Remember you will have to feel...

Page 387: ...as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it m...

Page 388: ... 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 at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Ser...

Page 389: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Ti...

Page 390: ... NOTES 7 18 ...

Page 391: ...irbags 1 68 All Wheel Drive 5 43 All Wheel Drive AWD System 4 11 AM FM Radio 3 46 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 79 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 34 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 5 90 Care of Safety Belts 5 87 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 91 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 88 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 84 Fabric Carpet 5 86 Finish Care 5 88 Finish Damage 5 ...

Page 392: ... Brakes 5 34 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In New Vehicle 2 18 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 5 50 Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 Headlamps 5 47 Replacement Bulbs 5 51 Taillamps 5 50 Buying New Tires 5 64 C California Fuel 5 6 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 3 Canadian Owners ii Capacities and Specifications 5 99 ...

Page 393: ... 3 17 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 5 90 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 88 Fabric Carpet 5 86 Finish Care 5 88 Cleaning cont Inside of Your Vehicle 5 84 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 87 Tires 5 90 Underbody Maintenance 5 91 Washing Your Vehicle 5 88 Weatherstrips 5 87 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 89 Climate Control System 3 18 Outlet Adjustment 3 20 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Sys...

Page 394: ...ve Driving 4 2 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamp Override 3 15 Dome Lamps 3 15 Door 60 40 Swing Out Side Door 2 11 Cargo Door Relocking 2 8 Locks 2 7 Power Door Locks 2 8 Door cont Rear Door Security Locks 2 8 Rear Doors 2 12 Sliding Side Door 2 10 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 14 Driving At Night 4 17 City 4 20 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 21 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 In Rain an...

Page 395: ...peed Limiter 3 25 Starting 2 19 Entry Lighting 3 16 Event Data Recorders EDR 7 10 Exit Lighting 3 16 Extender Safety Belt 1 30 Exterior Lamps 3 13 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 18 Finish Damage 5 91 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 79 Flash to Pass 3 9 Flat Tire 5 70 Flat Tire Changing 5 71 Flat Tire Storing 5 82 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 19 Power Steering 5 32 Windshield Washer 5 33 Front Axle 5 44 Fuel...

Page 396: ...dlamps 5 47 Bulb Replacement 5 46 Daytime Running Lamps 3 14 Flash to Pass 3 9 Headlamps cont Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 49 Halogen Bulbs 5 47 High Low Beam Changer 3 8 On Reminder 3 14 Heater 3 18 Highbeam On Light 3 42 Highway Hypnosis 4 23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Hood Checking Things Under 5 10 Release 5 11 Horn 3 6 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts P...

Page 397: ...m 3 32 Check Gages Warning 3 42 Cruise Control 3 41 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator 3 42 Highbeam On 3 42 Malfunction Indicator 3 36 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 29 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder 3 26 Reduced Engine Power 3 41 Safety Belt Reminder 3 26 Security 3 40 StabiliTrak Indicator 3 35 StabiliTrak Not Ready 3 35 Tow Haul Mode 3 42 Lighting Entry 3 16 Exit 3 16 Loading Your Vehicle 4 ...

Page 398: ...hicle and the Environment 6 2 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 36 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Windows 2 15 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 29 Outside Camper Type Mirrors 2 29 Outside Convex Mirror 2 31 Mirrors cont Outside Heated Mirrors 2 31 Outside Manual Mirror 2 29 Outside Power Mirrors 2 30 MyGMLink com 7 4 N New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Noise Control System Tampering 5 45 Normal Maintenance Replaceme...

Page 399: ... Passing 4 14 Passlock 2 17 Power Accessory Outlet s 3 16 Door Locks 2 8 Reduced Engine Light 3 41 Power cont Retained Accessory RAP 2 19 Seat 1 3 Steering Fluid 5 32 Windows 2 15 Pretensioners Safety Belt 1 29 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 R Radiator Pressure Cap 5 25 Radios 3 44 AM FM Radio 3 46 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 77 Care of Your CD Player 3 79 Care of Your CDs...

Page 400: ...35 Reduced Engine Power Light 3 41 Remote Keyless Entry System 2 3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 2 4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 5 75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 72 Replacement Bulbs 5 51 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 7 16 General Motors 7 16 United States Government 7 15 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 1 83 Replacing Re...

Page 401: ...Seat Position 1 53 Rear Outside Seat Position or the Second Row Center Seat Position 1 50 Right Front Seat Position 1 55 1 60 Security Light 3 40 Service 5 3 Accessories and Modifications 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 5 California Proposition 65 Warning 5 3 Doing Your Own Work 5 4 Engine Soon Light 3 36 Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped V...

Page 402: ...Flat Tire 5 71 Tires cont Cleaning 5 90 Different Size 5 65 Dual Tire Operation 5 61 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 70 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 59 Inspection and Rotation 5 61 Installing the Spare Tire 5 75 Removing the Flat Tire 5 75 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 72 Secondary Latch System 5 80 Spare Tire 5 84 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 82 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 54 Tire Terminology a...

Page 403: ...age Warnings iv Loading 4 30 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 10 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 93 Service Parts Identification Label 5 93 Ventilation Adjustment 3 20 Visors 2 17 Voltmeter Gage 3 32 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 23 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Other Warning Devices 3 6 Safety and Symbols iii Vehicle Damage iv Wheels Alignment and...

Page 404: ... 15 Swing Out Windows 2 16 Windshield Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 89 Windshield Washer 3 10 Fluid 5 33 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 52 Fuses 5 94 Windshield Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 25 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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