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City Driving

One of the biggest problems with city streets is
the amount of traffic on them. You will want
to watch out for what the other drivers are doing
and pay attention to traffic signals.

Here are ways to increase your safety in city
driving:

•

Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip
into an unknown part of the city just as you
would for a cross-country trip.

•

Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross
most large cities. You will save time and
energy. See

Freeway Driving on page 249

.

•

Treat a green light as a warning signal. A
traffic light is there because the corner is
busy enough to need it. When a light turns
green, and just before you start to move,
check both ways for vehicles that have not
cleared the intersection or may be running the
red light.

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Summary of Contents for 2007 Express 2007 Express

Page 1: ...19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 120 Mirrors 134 Storage Areas 139 Instrument Panel 141 Instrument Panel Overview 144 Climate Controls 160 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 166 Audio System s 187 Driving Your Vehicle 227 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 228 Towing 264 Service and Appearance Care 283 Service 286 Fuel 288 Checking Things Under the Hood 296 All Wheel Drive 332 2007 Chev...

Page 2: ...e Replacement 340 Tires 342 Appearance Care 378 Vehicle Identification 388 Electrical System 389 Capacities and Specifications 394 Maintenance Schedule 397 Maintenance Schedule 398 Customer Assistance Information 417 Customer Assistance and Information 418 Reporting Safety Defects 436 Index 439 2 ...

Page 3: ...This manual describes features that may be available in this model but your vehicle may not have all of them For example more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats Keep this manual in the vehicle so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle C...

Page 4: ...anual and the page number where it can be found Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION 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 avo...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle 6 ...

Page 7: ...r Positions 34 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 37 Safety Belt Pretensioners 40 Safety Belt Extender 40 Child Restraints 41 Older Children 41 Infants and Young Children 44 Child Restraint Systems 47 Where to Put the Restraint 51 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 54 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position or the Second Row Center Seat Position 63 Securing a Child Restra...

Page 8: ... What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 84 Airbag Off Switch 86 Passenger Sensing System 89 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 96 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 97 Restraint System Check 98 Checking the Restraint Systems 98 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 99 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems 8 ...

Page 9: ...dden 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 9 ...

Page 10: ...e or lower the rear of the seat cushion move the left lever up or down Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving CAUTION If the seatback is not lo...

Page 11: ... the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked To return the seatback to an upright position do the following 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 11 ...

Page 12: ...be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety...

Page 13: ... this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt 2 Locate the pins There are two pins located on the inboard sides of the rear seats If the vehicle has floor mats the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat The driver s side pin has a gray cap with a black L marked on it 13 ...

Page 14: ...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 7 For the first row rear seat stow the safety belt latch by attaching the clip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door For the remaining rear seats stow the safety belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim 14 ...

Page 15: ...ash 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 locat...

Page 16: ...in the retaining clip 5 Push the pin with the gray cap marked L down until it is in the retaining clip 6 If the vehicle 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 no...

Page 17: ...ht 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...

Page 18: ... 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 40 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 g...

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

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

Page 21: ... unbuckle a safety belt even if you are 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 supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the u...

Page 22: ...How 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 41 or Infants and Young Children on page 44 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to k...

Page 23: ... 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 40 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 Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce...

Page 24: ...hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The saf...

Page 25: ...too 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 25 ...

Page 26: ...rotection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 26 ...

Page 27: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 27 ...

Page 28: ...jured 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 28 ...

Page 29: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would 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 29 ...

Page 30: ...d 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 30 ...

Page 31: ...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 Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash 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 s...

Page 32: ...regnant 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 22 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for the following If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the ...

Page 33: ... which 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 40 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to...

Page 34: ...le up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not 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 s...

Page 35: ... all the way it will lock If it does let the belt go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 40 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part 35 ...

Page 36: ...e 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 a crash CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injur...

Page 37: ... Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder 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 to the safety...

Page 38: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 38 ...

Page 39: ...est These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Outside Passenger Positions on page 34 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide Slide the guide into its storage pocket on the side o...

Page 40: ...ur safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 99 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not l...

Page 41: ...al restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in t...

Page 42: ... seated in a rear outside seat position move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 37 If the child is sitting in the second row center seat position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that b...

Page 43: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 43 ...

Page 44: ...eave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts 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 i...

Page 45: ...gs plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 45 ...

Page 46: ...nt will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck ...

Page 47: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a...

Page 48: ... of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 48 ...

Page 49: ...raint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is desig...

Page 50: ...belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 54 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and t...

Page 51: ...in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with that restraint Because there are different systems it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint A child can be endangered in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are saf...

Page 52: ...frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint i...

Page 53: ...d We recommend that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle has the passenger sen...

Page 54: ...perly 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 this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the...

Page 55: ... 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 ...

Page 56: ...er 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 ...

Page 57: ... Seating positions with 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 Third and Fourth Row with Three Passenger Bench Seat Front Passenger Position 57 ...

Page 58: ...To 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 Thr...

Page 59: ...third 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...

Page 60: ...cle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than 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 o...

Page 61: ...contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle s safety belt assembly Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat When removing the child restraint always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lo...

Page 62: ...t 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 ...

Page 63: ...op 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 to sec...

Page 64: ... 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 64 ...

Page 65: ...ether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 54 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 disconnect it Unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety bel...

Page 66: ...quires 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 alo...

Page 67: ...child 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 54 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the chil...

Page 68: ...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 is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even tho...

Page 69: ...m detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If you need to secure a...

Page 70: ... securing the child restraint in this seat See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seat on page 10 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 172 2 Put the child restraint on the se...

Page 71: ...r 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 71 ...

Page 72: ...eatback 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 head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle a...

Page 73: ...f switch is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued...

Page 74: ...rd facing child restraint in the right front seat position move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seat on page 10 CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system The right front pass...

Page 75: ...need to use a rear facing child restraint in this seat make sure the airbag is off once the child restraint has been installed When the airbag off switch has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the airbag off light should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to RUN or START See Airbag Off Light on page 170 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick...

Page 76: ...he shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portion 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 out of the retractor once the lock has been set 76 ...

Page 77: ... adult or larger child passenger If you had turned the airbag off with the switch remember to be sure to use the airbag off switch to turn on the right front passenger s airbag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group See Airbag Off Switch on page 86 CAUTION If the right front passenger s airbag is...

Page 78: ...nflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be 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 suppl...

Page 79: ...ar your safety belt even with airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle If your vehicle has an airbag for the right front passenger read the following CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not ...

Page 80: ... airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 169 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 80 ...

Page 81: ...occupant and an airbag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering 81 ...

Page 82: ...e impact and how quickly your vehicle slows down Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform...

Page 83: ...at it can be somewhat above or below this range Dual Stage Airbags If your vehicle has frontal airbags with dual stage deployment the restraint will adjust according to the crash severity Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which helps the sensing system distinguish between a moderate and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts these airbags inflate at a level less than f...

Page 84: ...many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward those airbags Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After an airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly...

Page 85: ...e hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After they inflate you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag sy...

Page 86: ...d 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 vehicle has no rear seat My vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear facing infant seat or The infant has a medical condition which according to the in...

Page 87: ...ition 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 perso...

Page 88: ...e 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 passenger s position for example do...

Page 89: ...ion Passenger Sensing System If your instrument panel has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations your vehicle has a passenger sensing system If your vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system it may have an airbag off switch See Airbag Off Switch on page 86 United States Canada United States Canada 89 ...

Page 90: ...nsing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We recommend that child restraints be secure...

Page 91: ... 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right fr...

Page 92: ...child restraint in the right front seat position 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 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 faci...

Page 93: ...t panel will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint 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 th...

Page 94: ...ng upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that 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 o...

Page 95: ...et equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates Remove any additional material from the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the child restraint or small occupant 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 You...

Page 96: ...ystem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 437 CAUTION For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper se...

Page 97: ... modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 418 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel the instrume...

Page 98: ... 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 for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag the airbag may not work...

Page 99: ... 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 if your vehicle has these 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 fron...

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Page 101: ... 120 New Vehicle Break In 120 Ignition Positions 121 Retained Accessory Power RAP 122 Starting the Engine 122 Fuel Regulator 124 Engine Coolant Heater 124 Automatic Transmission Operation 125 Parking Brake 128 Shifting Into Park P 129 Shifting Out of Park P 130 Parking Over Things That Burn 131 Engine Exhaust 132 Running the Engine While Parked 133 Mirrors 134 Manual Rearview Mirror 134 Automatic ...

Page 102: ...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 102 ...

Page 103: ... Remote Keyless Entry RKE System If the vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry RKE 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 inc...

Page 104: ...tery Replacement and Resynchronization under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 104 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE 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 the ...

Page 105: ...e cargo doors only Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle a...

Page 106: ...ransmitter at the same time for seven seconds The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization If the locks do not cycle see your dealer for service Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to...

Page 107: ...t 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 tightly to be sure no moisture can enter 5 Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter for seven seconds to resynchronize the transmitter 6 Check the operation of the transmitter 107 ...

Page 108: ...re not locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable 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 yo...

Page 109: ... of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once When a door is locked the inside door handle will not work Cargo Door Relocking This feature protects against having an unsecured side cargo door If the side cargo door is open when the lock button is pressed on the door or the remote keyless entry transmitt...

Page 110: ...the door locks to normal operation For the side sliding door move the button up to engage the security 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 o...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...or 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 112 ...

Page 113: ...en close the front door Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open the door beyond 90 degrees close the door partially pull the check strap toward you and then open the door When you close the door the check strap will automatically re engage 113 ...

Page 114: ...ocked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable 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 d...

Page 115: ...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 115 ...

Page 116: ... by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows To operate your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows 116 ...

Page 117: ...ith the power window symbol on it to lower the window Press the top of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window Express Down The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode This mode can be can...

Page 118: ...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 Sun Visors To block out glare swing down the sun visors You can also swing them to the side Side Swing Out Window Rear Swing Out Windows 118 ...

Page 119: ...r 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 183 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 key from START as soon as the engine starts I...

Page 120: ...e full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer o...

Page 121: ...ne of these works then your vehicle needs service B ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C RUN T...

Page 122: ...on your vehicle to continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK or until one of the doors is opened Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position this is a safety feature To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Do not try to shift ...

Page 123: ... to allow the cranking motor to cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to...

Page 124: ...ted on the cord To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord for the engine coolant heater is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an elect...

Page 125: ... CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 129 If you are pu...

Page 126: ...with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is...

Page 127: ...r to minimize heat build up and extend the life of your transmission SECOND 2 This position reduces vehicle speed even more than THIRD 3 without using your brakes You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are tryi...

Page 128: ... marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a tra...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...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 125 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressu...

Page 131: ...Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn 131 ...

Page 132: ... have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is comi...

Page 133: ...garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 254 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 134: ...isplay The temperature can be displayed by pressing the compass temperature button Pressing the compass temperature button once briefly will toggle the display reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the compass temperature button for approximately three seconds until the display blinks F and C After approximately five seconds of inacti...

Page 135: ...e compass temperature button for approximately nine seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside zone eight U...

Page 136: ...aper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing 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 Mi...

Page 137: ...yle camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of the objects behind you Adjust the mirror by rotating it left or right Once the mirror is adjusted to the correct position tighten the set screw located at 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 sur...

Page 138: ...adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob in the desired direction Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger s side mirror may be convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check yo...

Page 139: ...w 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 160 Storage Areas Your vehicle may have a front storage compartment It is located at the center of the instrument panel extension by the floor To open the compartment pull up on the latch The compartment will open automatically Storage com...

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Page 141: ...58 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 159 Climate Controls 160 Climate Control System 160 Outlet Adjustment 162 Rear Heating System 163 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System 164 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 166 Instrument Panel Cluster 167 Speedometer and Odometer 168 Trip Odometer 168 Safety Belt Reminder Light 168 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light 169 Airbag Readiness Light 169 Airbag ...

Page 142: ... Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 189 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 189 AM FM Radio 190 Radio with CD 193 Radio with Cassette and CD 198 Radio with Six Disc CD 211 Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios 223 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radios 223 Radio Reception 224 Care of the Cassette Tape Player 224 Care of Your CDs 225 Care of the CD Player 226 Fixed Mast...

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Page 144: ...Instrument Panel Overview 144 ...

Page 145: ... Exterior Lamp Controls See Exterior Lamps on page 155 H Tow Haul Mode Button See Tow Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 266 I Rear Heating System If Equipped See Rear Heating System on page 163 J Accessory Power Outlets Cigarette Lighter See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 158 and Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 159 K Airbag Off Switch See Airbag Off Switch on page 86 L Storage Com...

Page 146: ...ition position the key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals 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 y...

Page 147: ...o tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn and Lane Change Signals on page 148 53 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Headlamp High Low Beam Changer o...

Page 148: ...e lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If you move the lever all the way up or down and the arrow flashes at twice the no...

Page 149: ...en the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on Flash to Pass This feature allows you to use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you but not so far that you hear it click If your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam headlam...

Page 150: ...op 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 settings position For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off position a High Speed For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the d...

Page 151: ...your 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...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...e switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise 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 f...

Page 154: ... How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much troubl...

Page 155: ...ng Lamps DRL Turning the control to this position selects the DRL When the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P the DRL will turn on unless defeated When the DRL are active the DRL indicator will illuminate Parking Lamps Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with the following Instrument Panel Lights Daytime Running Lamps DRL Canada Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License ...

Page 156: ... Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met The ign...

Page 157: ... 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 lamps To turn the automatic operation of the lamps off press the button The dome lamps will remain off while a door is open To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button a...

Page 158: ...to each lamp To turn them off press the button again Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the exterior and interior lamps if they are left on after the ignition is turned off All exterior lamps will shut off after 10 minutes Interior cargo lamps will shut down after 20 minutes and all other interior lamps after 10 minutes Accessory Power Outlet s With accessory power outlets you can ...

Page 159: ...ang any 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 t...

Page 160: ...st of the remaining air to the floor outlets Some air may be directed toward the windshield 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and some air directed to the windshield 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 ...

Page 161: ...he passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly For best results clear all snow and ice from the windshield 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 ...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...umbwheel for this system is located to the left of the audio system 9 Fan Turn the thumbwheel up or down to increase or decrease the amount of heated air sent 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 thum...

Page 164: ...our vehicle has a 135 inch 343 cm wheelbase a rear control panel for this system is located in the second row behind the driver in the rear of your vehicle A rear seat passenger can use this control panel to personally adjust the temperature the direction of the airflow and the fan speed for the rear seating area The fan knob located on the front climate control panel must be turned to REAR CNTL t...

Page 165: ...b to OFF to turn off the fan Temperature Control To increase or decrease the temperature for the rear of the vehicle turn the right knob located on the climate control panel The air conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle If it is not on then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature B...

Page 166: ...pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or 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 warni...

Page 167: ...is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going how much fuel you are using and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 167 ...

Page 168: ...how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Press the reset button located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer Holding the reset button for approximately one second while the trip odometer is displayed will reset it To display the odometer reading with the ignition off p...

Page 169: ...assenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion If the passenger s safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes...

Page 170: ...ced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Airbag Off Light If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag off switch when you turn the right front passenger s airbag...

Page 171: ...rbag Off Switch on page 86 for more on this including important safety information CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system The right front passenger s airbag could inflate even though the switch is off If this ever happens do not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a me...

Page 172: ...enger s frontal airbag If your vehicle has a rear seat it will accommodate 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 Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear...

Page 173: ...ported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it mean...

Page 174: ...er happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 169 Charging System Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go ...

Page 175: ...the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light will come on wh...

Page 176: ...he light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 264 CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System War...

Page 177: ... so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem StabiliTrak Not Ready Light If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system this light will come on according to the description table for the StabiliTrak system For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 235 You will hear three chimes if the light turns on and one chime if the light turns off StabiliTrak Indicator Light If you have the St...

Page 178: ...cle has a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunction...

Page 179: ...ns to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 286 This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light does not come on have it repaired This light will also c...

Page 180: ... still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 293 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel c...

Page 181: ...issions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine ...

Page 182: ...sure 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 your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage ...

Page 183: ...eset 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 302 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 11...

Page 184: ...t 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 authorized GM dealer as soon as possible for service Highbeam ...

Page 185: ...t 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 266 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 pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones United Sta...

Page 186: ...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 187: ...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 the vehicle has them 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 ...

Page 188: ...ed it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate through the radio entertainment ...

Page 189: ...il the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display The time can be set with the ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the h...

Page 190: ...Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes 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...

Page 191: ... until BAS bass or TRE treble appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TRE Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero appears on the display To adjust both tone controls...

Page 192: ... until you hear a beep B and a zero or F and a zero appears on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN app...

Page 193: ...p Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes 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 unt...

Page 194: ...has static decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middle position select BAS or TRE Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep B and a zero or T and a zero appears 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...

Page 195: ...hear a beep CEN appears on the display Radio Messages CAL Calibration The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to the dealer ...

Page 196: ...label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen 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 without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials ...

Page 197: ...s 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 remains safely inside the radio for future listening CD Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio CD appears on the display if a CD is loaded Z Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with eit...

Page 198: ...r upside down The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is 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 ...

Page 199: ...me or call letters 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 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off o VOL p Volume Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information Press this k...

Page 200: ...or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band SCAN Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio goes to a station plays for a few seconds then goes to the next station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE...

Page 201: ...eble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display shows the bass or treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio produces one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all ...

Page 202: ...osition push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED appears on the display you will hear a beep and the display level adjusts to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY appears on the display 2 Turn the TYPE...

Page 203: ...for two seconds AF ON appears 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 appears on the display The radio does not switch to other stations Setting Preset PTYs RDS These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons b...

Page 204: ...d or a different station is tuned to Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to you...

Page 205: ... playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from three to 13 seconds it goes to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending on the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it goes to the beginning of the current selection SEEK and a negative nu...

Page 206: ...ows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio goes to the next selection plays for 10 seconds then goes to the next selection Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or...

Page 207: ...s possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of the Cassette Tape Player on page 224 If the cassette tape is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette 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 CD Adapte...

Page 208: ...hat has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs on page 225 for...

Page 209: ... Release this pushbutton to play the passage ET and the elapsed time of the track appears on the display 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release this pushb...

Page 210: ... inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Press this button to play a cassette tape or CD when listening to the radio The inactive tape or CD remains safely inside the radio for future listening Z Eject Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ig...

Page 211: ...may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is 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 Six Disc CD Playing the Radio P...

Page 212: ...ton until AUTO VOL OFF appears on the display Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 or AM The display shows the selection oTUNE p Turn this knob to select radio stations SEEK Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band SCAN Press and...

Page 213: ...tton until a beep is heard Setting the Tone Bass Middle Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display shows the bass midrange or treble level If a station is weak or has static decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio prod...

Page 214: ... speaker controls are displayed ALL CENTERED appears on the display and you will hear a beep Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming Receive announcements concerning local and national...

Page 215: ...he TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY appears 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 and the radio begins scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to stop scanning BA...

Page 216: ...one numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message appears every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words appears on the display after every press of this button Once the complete message has been displayed INFO disappears from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pr...

Page 217: ...iculty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs on page 225 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...

Page 218: ...slot label side up The player pulls the CD in Once the CD is loaded the indicator light begins flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another CD The CD player takes up to six CDs Do not try to load more than six To load more than one CD but less than six complete Steps 1 through 3 When finished loading CDs press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function The ...

Page 219: ...ls back into the player If CD is pushed back into the player before the 25 second time period is complete the player senses an error and tries to eject the CD several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually The player s 25 second eject timer resets at each press of eject causing the player to not eject the CD until...

Page 220: ... to turn off random play AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization is 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 than 1...

Page 221: ...t the CD changer 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 begins to play 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed on...

Page 222: ...song list the track is 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 appears on the display 3 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds One beep will sound followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will sound after four seconds S LIST EMPTY ...

Page 223: ...te it down and provide it to your 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 rad...

Page 224: ...n 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 ev...

Page 225: ...ly 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 ...

Page 226: ...uarter 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 The volume leve...

Page 227: ...ecovery 241 Passing 241 Loss of Control 243 Driving at Night 244 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 245 City Driving 248 Freeway Driving 249 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 250 Highway Hypnosis 251 Hill and Mountain Roads 252 Winter Driving 254 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 258 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 258 Loading Your Vehicle 259 Towing 264 Towing Your Vehicle 264 Recreat...

Page 228: ... 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 229: ...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 230: ... 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 231: ...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 232: ...ke pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in t...

Page 233: ...y get harder to push down If the engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 286 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has the Anti Lock Brak...

Page 234: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 235: ...ature your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle StabiliTrak System If your vehicle has StabiliTrak it combines anti lock brake traction and stability control systems and hel...

Page 236: ...liTrak is active or the traction control is active Off On StabiliTrak is disabled due to system fault When on after restarting the vehicle needs to be serviced On Off StabiliTrak is disabled due to system initialization or the driver has disabled with switch On Flashing StabiliTrak is not initialized and not disabled The traction control is active For more information see StabiliTrak Not Ready Lig...

Page 237: ...ay be necessary to turn the system off if your vehicle 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 258 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 automati...

Page 238: ...depending on brake usage The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission 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 Modifica...

Page 239: ... in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through 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 ve...

Page 240: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 232 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 241: ...er on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender...

Page 242: ...y dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles 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 vehicle s mi...

Page 243: ...dled 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 wi...

Page 244: ...at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you are driv...

Page 245: ...jects Just as the headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you cannot stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction is not as good...

Page 246: ...rakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough...

Page 247: ... to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down all...

Page 248: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 249 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Page 249: ...way as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often ...

Page 250: ...osted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the jou...

Page 251: ...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 252: ...s safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain 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 br...

Page 253: ... go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be...

Page 254: ...oth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the...

Page 255: ...Brake System ABS improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have ABS you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 233 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise cl...

Page 256: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to ke...

Page 257: ... that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery or batteries to restart the vehicle and possibly for si...

Page 258: ...of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth you can destroy the transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 360 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVE...

Page 259: ...R or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the d...

Page 260: ...engers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 6...

Page 261: ...pant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 700 lbs 317 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Example 1 Example 2 261 ...

Page 262: ...hould never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehic...

Page 263: ...e handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops...

Page 264: ...wing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufactur...

Page 265: ...Notice Towing an all wheel 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 Dolly Towing Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear 1 Drive the vehicle ...

Page 266: ...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 may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this sec...

Page 267: ...s having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then duri...

Page 268: ... requiring less throttle pedal activity Press this button located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel to turn tow haul mode on and off While activated the indicator light on the instrument panel will be on Tow haul mode will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off See Tow Haul Mode Light on page 185 Tow haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combi...

Page 269: ...s all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight The following charts show how much your trailer can weigh based upon vehicle model and options G1500 Cargo Van 2WD Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 4300 V6 3 42 4 300 lbs 1 950 kg 9 500 lbs 4 309 kg 5300 V8 3 42 3 73 5 ...

Page 270: ...kg 6000 V8 3 73 4 10 8 300 lbs 3 765 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 G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 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 6000 V8 3 73 4 10 8 100 lbs 3 674 kg 10 000 lbs 4 536 kg 14 000 lbs 6 ...

Page 271: ...Weight GCWR 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 200 lbs 2 812 kg 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg 12 000 lbs 5 443 k3 13 000 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 G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 4800 V8 3 73 4 10 6 000 lbs 2 721 kg 7 000 lbs 3 175 kg 12 00...

Page 272: ...eight 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 our Customer Assistance Offices See Customer Assistance Offices on page 422 for more information Weight of the Tra...

Page 273: ...ler weight B up to a maximum of 1 000 lbs 454 kg with a weight distributing hitch Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately t...

Page 274: ...5 kg adding 1 275 lbs 578 kg brings the total to 3 975 lbs 1 803 kg This is very close to but within the limit for RGAWR as well The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg But let s say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well You may add 300 lbs 1...

Page 275: ... to weigh your vehicle and trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 259 Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If y...

Page 276: ...se a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper 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 trail...

Page 277: ...out safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000 lbs 450 kg loaded then it needs its own ...

Page 278: ... Continued Do not use the climate control setting for maximum air because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always kee...

Page 279: ...ehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact ...

Page 280: ...ng 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 longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or a lower gear under heavy loads and or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades con...

Page 281: ... into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down wh...

Page 282: ...le and a four wire harness assembly under the left hand side of the instrument panel The seven wire harness assembly is taped together and located in a frame pocket at the driver side rear left corner of the frame The seven wire harness includes a 30 amp feed wire Both harnesses come without connectors and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician The technician can use the following co...

Page 283: ... a Portable Fuel Container 295 Checking Things Under the Hood 296 Hood Release 296 Engine Compartment Overview 298 Engine Oil Gasoline Engine 299 Engine Oil Life System Gasoline Engine 302 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 304 Automatic Transmission Fluid 305 Engine Coolant 308 Radiator Pressure Cap 311 Engine Overheating 311 Cooling System 313 Engine Fan Noise 319 Power Steering Fluid 319 Windshield Wash...

Page 284: ...ons 347 Inflation Tire Pressure 350 Dual Tire Operation 351 Tire Inspection and Rotation 352 When It Is Time for New Tires 354 Buying New Tires 354 Different Size Tires and Wheels 356 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 357 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 358 Wheel Replacement 358 Tire Chains 360 If a Tire Goes Flat 361 Changing a Flat Tire 362 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 363 Removing the Flat Tir...

Page 285: ...385 Sheet Metal Damage 385 Finish Damage 385 Underbody Maintenance 386 Chemical Paint Spotting 386 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 387 Vehicle Identification 388 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 388 Service Parts Identification Label 388 Electrical System 389 Add On Electrical Equipment 389 Headlamp Wiring 389 Windshield Wiper Fuses 389 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 389 Floor Console Fuse Block 39...

Page 286: ...and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like anti lock brakes traction control 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 ca...

Page 287: ...attempt any vehicle maintenance task CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt 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 serv...

Page 288: ... an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle To help keep your engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance GM recommends the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle I...

Page 289: ...General Motors recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 290 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards y...

Page 290: ...n your area General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in yo...

Page 291: ...E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85 At a minimum E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 By definition this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70 and 85 Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveability and could cause the check engine lig...

Page 292: ...se fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fu...

Page 293: ...king 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 side of the vehicle If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability a yellow cap with the words E85 gasoline can be seen To remove the...

Page 294: ...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 178 CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off th...

Page 295: ...urs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 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 c...

Page 296: ...oolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine or fuel operated heater FOH Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle with this symbol on it It is located in front of the driver s side door frame near the floor 296 ...

Page 297: ...he 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 return the prop to its retainer Let the hood down and close it firmly 297 ...

Page 298: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood here is what you will see 298 ...

Page 299: ...ge 321 J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 320 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 the engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on lev...

Page 300: ...see Capacities and Specifications on page 394 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 298 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 Pus...

Page 301: ...tarburst 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 meeting GM Standard GM6094M and sho...

Page 302: ...y 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 183 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are drivin...

Page 303: ... Repeat the procedure If it still does not reset see your dealer for service See Change Engine Oil Light on page 183 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 304: ...ange 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 Never use compressed air to clean the filter To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Unhook the retainer clips and remove the c...

Page 305: ...lter is off a backfire can cause a damaging 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 inte...

Page 306: ...gh speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in DRIVE D until the engine temperature...

Page 307: ...ter of the engine compartment and will be labeled with the graphic shown See Engine Compartment Overview on page 298 for more information on location 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid lev...

Page 308: ...10 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid earlier in this section When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your ve...

Page 309: ... 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 the proper coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and...

Page 310: ...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 311: ... on page 313 Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 298 for more information on location Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperat...

Page 312: ...ng with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you Climb a long hill on a hot day Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow ...

Page 313: ... for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Van Models under Cooling System in the DURAMAX Diesel Supplement When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is wh...

Page 314: ... speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner...

Page 315: ...r others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid F...

Page 316: ...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 cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if ...

Page 317: ...o 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 308 for more information about the proper coolan...

Page 318: ...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 319: ...aking 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 o...

Page 320: ...ll 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 on page 410 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions b...

Page 321: ...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 298 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linin...

Page 322: ...n 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 400 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without takin...

Page 323: ...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 the brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid If you spill brake fluid ...

Page 324: ...brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM ...

Page 325: ...linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s...

Page 326: ...ge 326 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Jump Starting If your vehicle s battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They cont...

Page 327: ...u do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake Notice If you leave your radio or other acc...

Page 328: ...ngines and is marked GND Ground On V6 engines the remote negative terminal is located on a tab attached to the engine accessory drive bracket and is marked GND Ground CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add wat...

Page 329: ...will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 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 ...

Page 330: ...he dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the negative terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal for this purpose It is marked GND 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs ...

Page 331: ...h vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover to its original position Jumper Cabl...

Page 332: ...intenance Gasoline Engine on page 400 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what k...

Page 333: ...a level surface If you have the 1500 Series the proper level is from 5 8 inch 15 mm to 1 5 8 inch 40 mm below 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 Recom...

Page 334: ...erating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 410 Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for ...

Page 335: ...ndered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below Insulation Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation Engine Removal or rendering engine speed governor if the vehicle has one inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications Fan and Drive Removal of fan clutch if the vehicle has one or rendering ...

Page 336: ...uld be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and access the bulbs do the following 1 Open the hood See Hood Release on page 296 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 an...

Page 337: ...emove it from the grille 8 Turn the bulb connector 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...

Page 338: ...ip 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 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL The center high mounted stoplamp CHMSL is located abov...

Page 339: ...of 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 assembly slightly upward to release the lower clip 4 Remove the three ...

Page 340: ...p 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 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Scheduled Maintenance...

Page 341: ...s 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 end last into the end with two blade claws Then slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end 5 Make sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slot ...

Page 342: ... an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 259 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle s tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 350 Overinflat...

Page 343: ...igned to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C 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 D Tire Identification Number TIN The...

Page 344: ...357 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 350 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 259 A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type an...

Page 345: ...on 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 size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side...

Page 346: ...ters 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 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tir...

Page 347: ...es are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 350 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capac...

Page 348: ... Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 259 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward wh...

Page 349: ...for New Tires on page 354 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 357 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Page 350: ...label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tire and loadi...

Page 351: ...tion When the vehicle is new or whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper wheel nut tightening information see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire later in this section under Changing a Flat Tire on page 362 Also see Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specificatio...

Page 352: ...he ratchet wheel wrench to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 362 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual Tire Operation on page 351 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine on page 400 If your vehicle has single rear wheels always use th...

Page 353: ...Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 394 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emerge...

Page 354: ...size or location of the damage Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehi...

Page 355: ...cle s wheels CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and cons...

Page 356: ...d electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and...

Page 357: ... safety 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 performan...

Page 358: ...ldup 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 unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other the a...

Page 359: ... 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 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see W...

Page 360: ... help avoid damage to your 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 has a tire size other than P245 75R16 or LT245 75R16 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains th...

Page 361: ...id 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 362: ...d be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be even more certain the vehicle will not move you should put blo...

Page 363: ...tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If you have a cargo van or a passenger van the equipment you will need 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 363 ...

Page 364: ...ing bracket The tools you will be using include the jack A jack handle extension B jack handle C wheel wrench D and the ratchet E The spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle You will use the wheel wrench D and the ratchet E to lower the spare tire from the vehicle 364 ...

Page 365: ...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 end connects into the hoist shaft 3 Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on...

Page 366: ...he Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap Remove the center cap If the wheel has a smooth center piece place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out 1 With the DOWN side facing you use the ratche...

Page 367: ...ck 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 facing you To assemble the jack handle and jack handle extension use the art and text following Connect the jack handle B and jack handle extension C together and press the retention clip arrow so it engages Front Position Rear Position 367 ...

Page 368: ...3 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown Front Position Rear Position 368 ...

Page 369: ...our 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 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the sp...

Page 370: ...make the wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 370 ...

Page 371: ...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 wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 371 ...

Page 372: ...acities and Specifications on page 394 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 394 for the wheel nut torque specification 10 Use the wheel wrench to tight...

Page 373: ... 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 next To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following CAUTION Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slide ...

Page 374: ... the jack handle C and jack handle extension B together and press the retention clip arrow so it engages 4 Attach the jack handle jack handle extension to the jack With the UP mark facing you slide the ratchet onto the end of the jack handle extension The set up should look like the picture above 374 ...

Page 375: ...Lower the jack by turning the ratchet counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable 8 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable slide the ratchet ...

Page 376: ... 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 repaired or replaced To continue changing the flat tire return to Step 4 of Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 366 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenge...

Page 377: ...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 378: ...icle This way a spare tire will be available in case you need it again Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes because they will not fit Keep your spare tire and its wheel together If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match your vehicle s original road tires and wheels in size and type do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your V...

Page 379: ...st may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Your dealer has a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your 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 fro...

Page 380: ...th 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 t...

Page 381: ...can alter 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 ...

Page 382: ...tton 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 382 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary...

Page 383: ...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 384: ...on chrome wheels only The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive 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 ...

Page 385: ...e body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Mi...

Page 386: ...e areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etch...

Page 387: ...me 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 Me...

Page 388: ...labels 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 foll...

Page 389: ...p wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is 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 ...

Page 390: ...argo 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 Auxiliary 1 33 Auxiliary 2 390 ...

Page 391: ...s 31 Passenger Unlock Circuit Breaker Usage 34 Power Window Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Fuse Usage 1 Radio Battery 2 Powertrain Control Module Battery Gas FOH Engine Control Module Transmission Control Module Battery Diesel 3 Left Rear Turn Lamp 4 Right Rear Turn Lamp 391 ...

Page 392: ... Body Control Module Ignition 1 25 Spare Gas Fuel Heater Diesel Fuse Usage 26 Inside Rearview Mirror 27 Crankcase 28 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 29 Auxiliary Power Outlets 30 Cigarette Lighter 31 Instrument Panel Cluster 32 Air Conditioning 33 Spare Gas Engine Control Module Diesel 34 Canister Vent Solenoid Gas Rear Fog Lamps Diesel 35 Spare Gas LLY Diesel Fan Clutch LMM Diesel 36 Br...

Page 393: ...dshield Wiper 48 Anti lock Brakes Vehicle Stability 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...

Page 394: ...Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 4300 V6 11 0 qt 10 4 L 4800 V8 5300 V8 5300 V8 Flexible Fuel 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 5300...

Page 395: ... 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 VORTEC 5300 V8 Flexible Fuel Z A...

Page 396: ... NOTES 396 ...

Page 397: ...Services Gasoline Engine 403 Maintenance Footnotes Gasoline Engine 404 Owner Checks and Services 406 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km 406 At Each Fuel Fill 407 At Least Once a Month 407 At Least Once a Year 408 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 410 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 412 Engine Drive Belt Routing 413 Maintenance Record 414 Section 6 Maintenance Sched...

Page 398: ...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 399: ... limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 259 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 289 The services in Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine on page 400 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services Gasoline Engine on page 403 and Maintenance Footnotes G...

Page 400: ...ary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle We recommend the use of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engine This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement When the change engine oil light comes on it means that service is required fo...

Page 401: ...some cases Maintenance II may be required more often Maintenance I Use Maintenance I if the change engine oil light comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed Maintenance II Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the m...

Page 402: ...nd add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper blades See footnote d Inspect restraint system components See footnote e Lubricate body components See footnote f Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed Ins...

Page 403: ...les Kilometers 25 000 40 000 50 000 80 000 75 000 120 000 100 000 160 000 125 000 200 000 150 000 240 000 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 304 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter...

Page 404: ...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 performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines a Visually i...

Page 405: ...paired or replaced The airbag 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...

Page 406: ...ding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator 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 ...

Page 407: ...oolant on page 308 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 Inflation Tire Pressure on...

Page 408: ...er 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 ...

Page 409: ...UTION Continued damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move 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 slo...

Page 410: ...luid Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil Gasoline Engine on page 299 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX C...

Page 411: ...0 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115 Usage Fluid Lubricant Transfer Case Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No U S 88861800 in Canada 88861801 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 re...

Page 412: ... GM dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15153904 A1621C Engine Oil Filter 4300 V6 25010792 PF47 4800 V8 5300 V8 5300 V8 Flexible Fuel 6000 V8 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 4300 V6 12607234 41 993 4800 V8 5300 V8 5300 V8 Flexible Fuel 6000 V8 12571164 41 985 Wiper Blades 22 inches 56 0 cm 15153642 412 ...

Page 413: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engine V8 Engine 413 ...

Page 414: ...vices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 398 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 406 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 414 ...

Page 415: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 415 ...

Page 416: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 416 ...

Page 417: ...Roadside Assistance Program 424 Courtesy Transportation 428 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 431 Collision Damage Repair 432 Reporting Safety Defects 436 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 436 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 436 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 436 Service Publications Ordering Information 437 Section 7 Customer A...

Page 418: ...ng a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact General Motors 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 ...

Page 419: ...mal 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 Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following ad...

Page 420: ... the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 ...

Page 421: ...mation and to register your vehicle My GM Canada Canada only My GM Canada is a password protected section of gmcanada com where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My D...

Page 422: ...ddressed to United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islan...

Page 423: ...This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the G...

Page 424: ...iod and in Canada during the Base Warranty coverage period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty up to a maximum coverage of 100 Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station about 5 in the U S and 10 litres in Canada Service to provide diesel may be restricted For safety reasons propane and other alternative fuels will not be provided through this serv...

Page 425: ... battery jump start will be covered at no charge Additional Services for Canadian Customers Trip Routing Service Upon Request Roadside Assistance will send you detailed computer personalized maps highlighting your choice of either the most direct route or the most scenic route to your destination anywhere in North America along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your tri...

Page 426: ...led receipts and a copy of the repair order are required Once authorization has been given your advisor will help you make any necessary arrangements and explain how to claim for trip interruption expense assistance Alternative Service There may be times when Roadside Assistance cannot provide timely assistance your advisor may authorize you to secure local emergency road service and you will be r...

Page 427: ...an customers call 1 800 268 6800 Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in their sole discretion the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limit...

Page 428: ...s A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service 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 mi...

Page 429: ...h minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters for the dealer s area Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs and public transportation is used as shuttle service the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be support...

Page 430: ...l usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability...

Page 431: ...as operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance and the severity of a collision If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak steering performance including yaw rate steering wheel angle and lateral acceleration is also recorded This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance...

Page 432: ... compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New V...

Page 433: ...g Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not s...

Page 434: ...where the towing service will be taking it Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver s name the service s name and the phone number Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things...

Page 435: ...quired replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your r...

Page 436: ... http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Mo...

Page 437: ...anual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada the servic...

Page 438: ...l Service Bulletins and Manuals 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 Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit Helm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detro...

Page 439: ...bag Inflate 84 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 84 Airbag System cont When Should an Airbag Inflate 82 Where Are the Airbags 80 All Wheel Drive 332 All Wheel Drive AWD System 238 AM FM Radio 190 Antenna Fixed Mast 226 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 233 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 176 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels 384 Care of Safety Belts 381 Chemical Paint Spotting 386 Cleaning Ex...

Page 440: ...a Systems RDS 189 Theft Deterrent Feature 223 Understanding Radio Reception 224 Automatic Transmission Fluid 305 Operation 125 B Battery 325 Run Down Protection 158 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 250 Brake Anti Lock Brake System ABS 233 Emergencies 235 Parking 128 System Warning Light 175 Brakes 321 Braking 232 Braking in Emergencies 235 Break In New Vehicle 120 Bulb Replacement 336 Center High Mou...

Page 441: ...r the Hood 296 Chemical Paint Spotting 386 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems 47 Infants and Young Children 44 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 54 Older Children 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 66 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position or the Second Row Center Seat Position 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 68 72 ...

Page 442: ...Text Telephone TTY Users 422 Customer Assistance Offices 422 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 418 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 423 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 436 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 436 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 436 Roadside Assistance Program 424 Service Publications Ordering In...

Page 443: ...es and Circuit Breakers 389 Headlamp Wiring 389 Windshield Wiper Fuses 389 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 304 Battery 325 Change Engine Oil Light 183 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 178 Coolant 308 Coolant Heater 124 Coolant Temperature Gage 178 Drive Belt Routing 413 Engine Compartment Overview 298 Exhaust 132 Fan Noise 319 Fuel Regulator 124 Oil 299 Oil Life System 302 Overheating 311 Reduced Pow...

Page 444: ...5 Ethanol 291 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 295 Filling Your Tank 293 Fuels in Foreign Countries 292 Fuel cont Gage 186 Gasoline Octane 289 Gasoline Specifications 289 Regulator 124 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 391 Floor Console Fuse Block 390 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 389 Windshield Wiper 389 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light 185 Engine Coolant Temperature 178 Fuel 186 Oil Pressure 182...

Page 445: ...er 156 Heater 160 Highbeam On Light 184 Highway Hypnosis 251 Hill and Mountain Roads 252 Hood Checking Things Under 296 Release 296 Horn 146 How to Use This Manual 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 22 I Ignition Positions 121 Infants and Young Children Restraints 44 Inflation Tire Pressure 350 Instrument Panel Overview 144 Instrument Panel I P Brightness 157 Cluster 167 J Jump Starting 326 K Key...

Page 446: ...alfunction Indicator 178 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 172 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder 169 Reduced Engine Power 184 Safety Belt Reminder 168 Light cont Security 183 StabiliTrak Indicator 177 StabiliTrak Not Ready 177 Tow Haul Mode 185 Lighting Entry 158 Exit 158 Loading Your Vehicle 259 Locking Rear Axle 235 Lockout Protection 110 Locks Cargo Door Relocking 109 Door 108 Lockout Protection 1...

Page 447: ...ith Compass and Temperature Display 134 Manual Rearview Mirror 134 Outside Camper Type Mirrors 136 Outside Convex Mirror 138 Outside Heated Mirrors 139 Outside Manual Mirror 136 Outside Power Mirrors 138 MyGMLink com 421 N New Vehicle Break In 120 Noise Control System Tampering 334 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 412 O Odometer 168 Odometer Trip 168 Off Road Recovery 241 Oil Change Engine Oil...

Page 448: ...g Fluid 319 Windows 117 Pretensioners Safety Belt 40 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 21 R Radiator Pressure Cap 311 Radios 187 AM FM Radio 190 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 224 Care of Your CD Player 226 Care of Your CDs 225 Radio with Cassette and CD 198 Radio with CD 193 Radio with Six Disc CD 211 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 189 Setting the Time for Rad...

Page 449: ...g the Spare Tire and Tools 363 Replacement Bulbs 340 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 436 General Motors 436 United States Government 436 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems 98 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 99 Retained Accessory Power RAP 122 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 32 Roadside Assistance Program 424 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it ...

Page 450: ...ht 183 Service 286 Accessories and Modifications 286 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 288 California Proposition 65 Warning 287 Service cont Doing Your Own Work 287 Engine Soon Light 178 Publications Ordering Information 437 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 96 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 189 Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 189 Sheet Metal Damage 3...

Page 451: ...on 352 Installing the Spare Tire 366 Removing the Flat Tire 366 Tires cont Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 363 Secondary Latch System 373 Spare Tire 378 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 376 Tire Sidewall Labeling 343 Tire Terminology and Definitions 347 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 357 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 358 Wheel Replacement 358 When It Is Time for New Tires 354 Tow Haul Mod...

Page 452: ...er Gage 175 W Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 166 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 146 Other Warning Devices 146 Warnings cont Safety and Symbols 4 Vehicle Damage 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 358 Different Size 356 Replacement 358 Where to Put the Restraint 51 Windows 116 Manual 116 Power 117 Swing Out Windows 118 Windshield Washer 151 Washer Fluid 320 Wiper Blade Replacement 340 Wiper ...

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