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Chevrolet Kodiak 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Towing

Towing Your Vehicle

Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See

Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5

.

Releasing Air-Operated Parking Brakes

If your vehicle has air brakes, you could have a
special towing problem. If your vehicle has to be towed
because of a complete loss of air pressure from
both systems, the parking brakes will have automatically
engaged. The tow operator can release the brakes
manually by using the following steps. Then your vehicle
can be towed with all wheels or only the rear wheels
on the ground.

1. Block the wheels of the vehicle.

2. Remove the release stud and nut from the side of

the brake chamber. Some chambers have studs
which are visible at all times.

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Summary of Contents for Kodiak 2006

Page 1: ...he Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 37 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 6 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 22 Rear Axle 5 64 Four Wheel Drive 5 65 Front Axle 5 66 Noise Control Sys...

Page 2: ...ave this manual in the vehicle Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Ma...

Page 3: ...ON These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these...

Page 4: ...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 de...

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

Page 6: ...NOTES vi...

Page 7: ...gular Cab Models 1 38 Where to Put the Restraint Crew Cab Models 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Crew Cab Models 1 42...

Page 8: ...e 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 The fore and aft adj...

Page 9: ...nob clockwise To decrease the amount of lumbar support turn the knob counterclockwise Seatback Adjustment Your vehicle will have one of the following seatback reclining mechanisms CAUTION You can lose...

Page 10: ...of the passenger s seat cushion To tilt the seatback rearward turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle To tilt the seat forward turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle If your vehicle has th...

Page 11: ...ety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either...

Page 12: ...spension Seats Your vehicle may have a low back or high back air suspension seat There are two ways you can adjust the seat Height Adjustment The suspension seat height adjustment lever is located on...

Page 13: ...and pull it forward You can choose between two settings Chugger Snubber Lock Out Feature If your vehicle has this feature the handle is located on the outboard side of the driver s and passenger s sea...

Page 14: ...sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted Notice Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always...

Page 15: ...fety Belts Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do not let an...

Page 16: ...is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety...

Page 17: ...k 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 W...

Page 18: ...If the vehicle hits something it stops right then But nothing stops the people They keep moving Then something will stop them It could be the windshield 1 12...

Page 19: ...were to give that big vehicle a chance to deal with the force of the impact instead of you With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and...

Page 20: ...ions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in an accident e...

Page 21: ...tly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough se...

Page 22: ...uld 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 shou...

Page 23: ...o 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...

Page 24: ...n 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 se...

Page 25: ...red 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...

Page 26: ...riously 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...

Page 27: ...across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can...

Page 28: ...ight 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 Incorrect positioning of the shoulder belt...

Page 29: ...it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn...

Page 30: ...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 i...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thig...

Page 33: ...e windows has a shoulder belt height adjuster See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 1 22 CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward to...

Page 34: ...e it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt For more inform...

Page 35: ...se severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike othe...

Page 36: ...face or neck you might want to place the child in a rear seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one CAUTION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the...

Page 37: ...ve 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 appropriat...

Page 38: ...le in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the m...

Page 39: ...A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the...

Page 40: ...or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against...

Page 41: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and...

Page 42: ...ets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both Securing an Add on Child Restr...

Page 43: ...raps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five point harness system has two shoulder straps two hip straps and a crotch strap A shield may take the...

Page 44: ...move up and down for an adult passenger Do not use a child restraint in an air suspension seat If your vehicle is a regular cab model with a static seat in the right front passenger s position or if...

Page 45: ...bag off switch is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is t...

Page 46: ...page 1 46 for more on this including important safety information Unless the passenger s airbag has been turned off never put a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle Here is why CAUTION A child...

Page 47: ...nt may have lower attachments and or a top tether The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash Some vehicles have lower and or top tether anchors designed t...

Page 48: ...nchored You will be using the lap shoulder belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the...

Page 49: ...the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restrain...

Page 50: ...s the instructions say But do not use the center front passenger position if your vehicle has airbags or if the child restraint interferes with shifting gears CAUTION A child in a child restraint in t...

Page 51: ...be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you are using a forward facing child restraint you...

Page 52: ...sition 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 See Lower Anchors and Teth...

Page 53: ...s be transported in vehicles with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint whenever possible CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you need to secure a forward facing child res...

Page 54: ...orward facing always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat See Bucket Seats on page 1 2 Never use a rear facing child restraint in this seat unless the airbag is off...

Page 55: ...the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restrain...

Page 56: ...on page 1 58 CAUTION If the right front passenger s airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protection of...

Page 57: ...G on the middle part of the steering wheel but it does not say AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger s seat your vehicle has an airbag for the driver only If it says AI...

Page 58: ...re designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued And f...

Page 59: ...or its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older...

Page 60: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 54...

Page 61: ...ain the occupants Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling It depends largely on what you hit the direction of the impact and how quickly y...

Page 62: ...train In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts A...

Page 63: ...breathing problems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshi...

Page 64: ...infant seat or the infant has a medical condition which according to the infant s physician makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the ch...

Page 65: ...shield in a crash CAUTION If the right front passenger s airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government that person will not have the extra protecti...

Page 66: ...ont 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 i...

Page 67: ...connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not nee...

Page 68: ...latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job ha...

Page 69: ...le If you have had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need...

Page 70: ...NOTES 1 64...

Page 71: ...perating 2 24 Engine Coolant Heater 2 26 Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake 2 27 Two Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control 2 28 Air Shift Control Automatic Transmission 2 29 Automatic Transmission Operation...

Page 72: ...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...

Page 73: ...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 interfe...

Page 74: ...nt is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Ent...

Page 75: ...try transmitter should last about two 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 your vehicle before the trans...

Page 76: ...see your dealer for service Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is...

Page 77: ...ck your door from the outside use your key To lock the door from the inside slide the manual lever on the door down To unlock the door slide the manual lever up Power Door Locks If your vehicle has po...

Page 78: ...e with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a ve...

Page 79: ...all windows are located on the driver s door In addition each passenger door has a switch for their own window Press the rearward part of the switch to lower the window Press the forward part of the...

Page 80: ...rom operating their windows The driver can still operate all windows with the lockout on Press the button to turn the lockout feature on and off Sliding Rear Window To open the sliding rear window pul...

Page 81: ...oid 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 Fol...

Page 82: ...e You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK C OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It does not lock the steering wheel li...

Page 83: ...that is a safety feature Manual Transmission Set the parking brake shift to neutral NEUTRAL N and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine Starter Motor Operation The starter moto...

Page 84: ...ly Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle s warranty If you ever need to have your vehicle towed see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 37 Gasoline Engine Warm Up When you have started y...

Page 85: ...pplies to both Caterpillar diesel engine and DURAMAX diesel engine unless otherwise noted If you have a Caterpillar diesel engine also refer to your Caterpillar diesel engine Operation Maintenance Man...

Page 86: ...longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Notice If the wait to start light stays on after starting your v...

Page 87: ...with the air inlet heater system The following tips will help you get good starting in cold weather Use the recommended engine oil when the outside temperature drops below freezing See Engine Oil Cate...

Page 88: ...rn the ignition key to OFF If your vehicle has a two speed axle see Two Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control on page 2 28 If you have a Caterpillar diesel engine see your Caterpillar Diesel Engine O...

Page 89: ...ill not start your vehicle needs service If the light does not come on when the engine is cold your vehicle needs service If your batteries do not have enough charge to start your engine see Battery o...

Page 90: ...If the engine shuts down when you are still in traffic you can restart the engine and get another 25 to 30 seconds of operation Do this only if you have to since there is a problem that can harm the e...

Page 91: ...ual high idle feature is activated by pressing the switch on the instrument panel When the switch is pressed again or any of the previous conditions are not met manual high idle will be deactivated Th...

Page 92: ...RK P The vehicle speed exceeds about 5 mph 8 km h The throttle is pressed Exhaust Restrictor Engine Warm Up Exhaust Restrictor If your vehicle has a DURAMAX 7800 or Caterpillar diesel engine it may ha...

Page 93: ...a delay of a few seconds up to about two minutes For this method to work properly there must be no throttle or brake pedal faults and the throttle pedal must not fall below 75 percent of wide open thr...

Page 94: ...gages If oil pressure does not begin to rise within 15 seconds of starting stop the engine and find the cause See Oil Pressure Gage on page 3 38 for more information If the engine coolant temperature...

Page 95: ...hould be in the center area during engine operation The red area on the left indicates an undercharge condition the red area on the right indicates an overcharge If the gage is in either red area have...

Page 96: ...et could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC o...

Page 97: ...haust brake will be most effective if the gear range selected is the lowest possible range that does not allow the engine rpm to go more than 200 rpm above rated full load rpm If you have a Caterpilla...

Page 98: ...he range The two speed axle should be in the up position or low range when you park the vehicle You will need to engage the transmission and move the vehicle a little to assure the axle is in the low...

Page 99: ...into PARK P apply the parking brake and shut off the engine To shift up from low to high range while driving press the bottom of the rear axle shift control switch as you are releasing the accelerato...

Page 100: ...N or PARK P to a drive gear All vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions can be started in PARK P if equipped or in NEUTRAL N See the Allison Transmission Operator s Manual in your vehicle for...

Page 101: ...he engine speed at idle Then start to engage the clutch and listen for an engine speed drop of about 100 rpm At this point the clutch is engaging so you should increase the engine speed and fully enga...

Page 102: ...t down be sure to double clutch if required ZF Six Speed Transmission Here is how to operate your transmission This six speed pattern is unique to GM manual transmissions The transmission always repos...

Page 103: ...e shifter Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal If you come to a complete stop and the shift lever will not go into SECOND 2 put the lever in NEUTRAL and let up on...

Page 104: ...utch Brake Vehicles with Non Synchronized Transmission A clutch brake is used to stop transmission input shaft rotation so that FIRST 1 or REVERSE R gear selection can be initiated when the vehicle is...

Page 105: ...ur Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction To get the most satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be fami...

Page 106: ...the instrument panel Use this knob to shift into and out of four wheel drive An indicator light will show you which position the transfer case is in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you...

Page 107: ...imum power to all four wheels You might choose Four Wheel Low if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud and climbing or descending steep hills Be sure the front wheel hubs are locked when you...

Page 108: ...ission into gear If you turn the knob to Four Wheel Low when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your v...

Page 109: ...gnition to LOCK Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine...

Page 110: ...vehicle in gear just a little 2 Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL for manual transmission or PARK P for automatic tra...

Page 111: ...brake hold the regular brake pedal down and push down on the handle until it stops If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off Propshaft Brake...

Page 112: ...with moderate apply Each stop should occur within 1 4 of a mile Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify...

Page 113: ...s air brake system do the following 1 Move your vehicle into the proper position 2 Apply the parking brake by pulling the yellow parking brake knob out 3 Hook up the trailer air system properly 4 Get...

Page 114: ...If you ever have a complete loss of air so that your air brakes automatically apply there is a way that the tow operator can release the parking brakes to tow the vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle on p...

Page 115: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Page 116: ...a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 27 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission shift le...

Page 117: ...cle from a comfortable driving position All mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways Outside Power Mirrors If you have outside power mirrors they can be adjusted from the inside of the veh...

Page 118: ...can make things look farther away than they really are Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature your outside rearview mirrors can be defrosted The switch for this feature is located in...

Page 119: ...h sides of the vehicle Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may have a center console compartment if you have the bucket or suspension seats The back of your center bench seat may also fold forwar...

Page 120: ...NOTES 2 50...

Page 121: ...shtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 20 Climate Controls 3 20 Climate Control System 3 20 Outlet Adjustment 3 24 Rear Heating System 3 24 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 25 Instrument Panel Cluster...

Page 122: ...beam On Light 3 43 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light 3 43 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light 3 44 Check Gages Warning Light 3 44 Fuel Gage 3 45 Water in Fuel Warning Light 3 46 Air Filter Restrict...

Page 123: ...NOTES 3 3...

Page 124: ...Instrument Panel Overview Automatic Transmission Shown 3 4...

Page 125: ...tor on page 3 46 F Auxiliary Gages See Warning Lights Gages and Indicators on page 3 25 G Exterior Lamp Control See Exterior Lamps on page 3 14 H Turn Signal Multifunction Lever See Turn Signal Multif...

Page 126: ...n 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...

Page 127: ...e lever Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever located on the left side of the steering column include...

Page 128: ...il you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on check the turn signal flasher and...

Page 129: ...and toward you to the first solid band below the delay settings For high speed wiping turn the band farther to the last solid band below the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off Be s...

Page 130: ...r until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control If your vehicle has this feature it is located at the end of the multifun...

Page 131: ...inding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use crui...

Page 132: ...Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator peda...

Page 133: ...akes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills If your vehicle is equipped with the exhaust brake option and the exhaust brake...

Page 134: ...ng Marker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights O Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights You c...

Page 135: ...ightness when the following conditions are met The ignition is on the exterior lamp control is off and the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps si...

Page 136: ...re is located to the right of the exterior lamp control Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights When the thumbwheel is moved to the first position the radio display and transmission selection di...

Page 137: ...want to leave your door s open for an extended period of time and do not want to run the battery down If the dome override button is in the out position the interior lamps will work as usual Entry Lig...

Page 138: ...2 21 i Traction Control Switch See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 12 f Outside Heated Mirror Switch See Outside Heated Mirrors on page 2 48 g Power Take Off Switch See Power Take Off PTO on pag...

Page 139: ...the battery Always turn off electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the acc...

Page 140: ...pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to th...

Page 141: ...objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of the vehicle The mode knob can also be used to select the defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section 9 Fan T...

Page 142: ...r Conditioning This setting divides airflow between the floor vents and instrument panel vents The air conditioning compressor will cycle continuously in this setting as long as the outside temperatur...

Page 143: ...trol toward high Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window Be sure to clear...

Page 144: ...ng the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Adding outside equipment to the front o...

Page 145: ...ons As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you sh...

Page 146: ...let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast your going about how much fuel is left and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically United States 7 8L D...

Page 147: ...ton located to the right of the trip odometer to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer Holding the reset button for two seconds while the engine is running and the trip odometer is...

Page 148: ...hough some tire sizes and tread patterns may limit maximum speed to 55 to 65 mph 86 to 105 km h You may have a label on the headliner of your vehicle with more information on your engine road speed go...

Page 149: ...out This means the system is ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle servi...

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

Page 151: ...9 for more on this including important safety information Charging System Light The charging system light may be located in the instrument panel cluster or with the auxiliary warning lights in the cen...

Page 152: ...Light If your vehicle has an Allison automatic transmission certain transmission malfunctions will turn this light on This light is located with the auxiliary warning lights in the center of the instr...

Page 153: ...your vehicle for further information Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle has either hydraulic or air brakes Each system has different warning lights Hydraulic Brake System Warning Lights Vehicles...

Page 154: ...nd stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the BRAKE light is still on have the vehicle towed for service S...

Page 155: ...ware that the parking brake may come on suddenly Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start your engine then it will turn off This is normal If the light stays...

Page 156: ...an anti lock brake system equipped trailer is not connected this light is not functional Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into...

Page 157: ...f your vehicle is equipped with the automatic engine shutdown system and engine shutdown has begun See Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown under Starting the Diesel Engine on page 2 15 Wait to Start I...

Page 158: ...f you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead...

Page 159: ...as a check when you start your engine If the light fails to come on have it repaired as soon as possible so you will be aware when the oil level is low Vehicles equipped with Caterpillar diesel engin...

Page 160: ...To reset the change engine oil light see Engine Oil Life System Gasoline Engine on page 5 31 or Engine Oil Life System DURAMAX Diesel on page 5 33 or Engine Oil Life System Caterpillar Diesel Engine o...

Page 161: ...bove normal operating range you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Do not drive your vehicle while the transmission temperature ga...

Page 162: ...on Reduced Engine Power Light If the check engine and reduced engine power lights are on the electronic throttle control may be disabled and a noticeable change in the vehicle s performance may occur...

Page 163: ...page 3 8 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light This light is located on the instrument panel cluster It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on See Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 3 1...

Page 164: ...driving It means that either your engine coolant temperature gage or your engine oil pressure gage may be showing a reading in the warning zone When the check gages light comes on you will also hear a...

Page 165: ...the reading on the gage is the total fuel left in both tanks Here are four concerns of some operators None of these shows a problem with your fuel gage The gage moves a little when you turn a corner o...

Page 166: ...le has this feature the gage is located above the switchbank in the center of the instrument panel It monitors the engine air filter As the filter gets dirty the yellow indicator will begin to rise Wh...

Page 167: ...howing between the systems Don t drive until both pointers are showing at least 120 psi 827 kPa so you ll have enough air if you need to apply your brakes Hourmeter Gage To access the engine hourmeter...

Page 168: ...dvantage of its features While your vehicle is parked set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permi...

Page 169: ...nits If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them...

Page 170: ...or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station pla...

Page 171: ...lease AUDIO until BAS or TRE 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 noisy decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble t...

Page 172: ...splay To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position first exit out of audio mode by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for t...

Page 173: ...o the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the s...

Page 174: ...To adjust bass and treble press and release AUDIO until BAS or TRE 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 noisy decreas...

Page 175: ...or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position end out of audio by waiting for the display to change to the time display Then...

Page 176: ...ation The tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous The tape must have...

Page 177: ...peat to work Press and release this pushbutton to hear a selection over again RPT will appear on the display Press this pushbutton again to turn off repeated play OFF will appear on the display oSEEK...

Page 178: ...If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the proble...

Page 179: ...r the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play...

Page 180: ...until BAS or TRE 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 noisy decrease the treble To adjust bass or treble to the middl...

Page 181: ...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 fi...

Page 182: ...n 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 su...

Page 183: ...uential order RND will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play OFF will appear on the display 6 RPT Repeat Press this pushbutton once to hear a track over again RPT will appear o...

Page 184: ...the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your v...

Page 185: ...ette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player The tape player...

Page 186: ...tion dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After the player is cleaned press and hold the eject button for three seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator...

Page 187: ...ch one quarter turn Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio...

Page 188: ...NOTES 3 68...

Page 189: ...Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 15 Passing 4 16 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 18 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 20 City Driving 4 23 Freeway Driving 4 24 Highway Hypnosis 4 25 Hill an...

Page 190: ...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 A...

Page 191: ...tes 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 medi...

Page 192: ...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...

Page 193: ...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 collis...

Page 194: ...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 m...

Page 195: ...ist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Hydraulic Brake Systems If your engine stops running or if your primary brake system stops working your vehicle has...

Page 196: ...is test is going on This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 35 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving s...

Page 197: ...or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up...

Page 198: ...ou have to Use this control only when you are driving Do not use it for parking or to hold the rig on a hill CAUTION Using the trailer brake hand control for parking or for holding the vehicle on a hi...

Page 199: ...t power is transmitted equally to both rear wheels Let up on the accelerator before you turn on your rear axle differential lock Notice Turning on the inter axle differential lock while the rear wheel...

Page 200: ...of these conditions include a hard acceleration in a turn an abrupt upshift or downshift of the transmission or driving on rough roads When the light in the top of the TCS button is on the TCS is off...

Page 201: ...es the power steering and main hydraulic brake system both use the power steering pump See Braking on page 4 6 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lo...

Page 202: ...wer If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Mai...

Page 203: ...reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you...

Page 204: ...ime Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all ri...

Page 205: ...rn If you are being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happen...

Page 206: ...You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow dow...

Page 207: ...dlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle w...

Page 208: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to s...

Page 209: ...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 and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplan...

Page 210: ...an 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 otherwis...

Page 211: ...trip Larger vehicles cannot be driven everywhere smaller ones can There are low underpasses truck routes and other special situations Usually these are well marked so be sure to watch for the signs Tr...

Page 212: ...hat 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...

Page 213: ...falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever When you drive the vehicle for a long distance there is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery...

Page 214: ...down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a s...

Page 215: ...er of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway...

Page 216: ...the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You will have a lot less traction or grip and...

Page 217: ...ake very gently too If you do have ABS see Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 4 8 ABS improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Whether you have ABS or not you wil...

Page 218: ...help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your mirror arm to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a b...

Page 219: ...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 batter...

Page 220: ...back and forth you can destroy your transmission Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn the steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around the front wheels If you have a four wh...

Page 221: ...uld be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use tow hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty If your vehicle has tow hooks t...

Page 222: ...nd cargo The GVW Rating label is provided by the final manufacturer and should be on the door or door jamb It also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight R...

Page 223: ...would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you...

Page 224: ...ertain front mounted equipment such as a snow plow it may be possible to load the front axle to the front gross axle weight rating GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braki...

Page 225: ...blem If your vehicle has to be towed because of a complete loss of air pressure from both systems the parking brakes will have automatically engaged The tow operator can release the brakes manually by...

Page 226: ...rakes Follow the same procedure to release the other brake or brakes 7 At the repair facility apply air pressure of at least 70 psi 480 kPa to the brake chambers either from an external air supply or...

Page 227: ...Light Blue CHMSL Red Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake Trailer Connections C7 C8 Models Only If your vehicle has these trailer connections they are located at the rear of the cab for a tractor and...

Page 228: ...NOTES 4 40...

Page 229: ...stem Gasoline Engine 5 31 Engine Oil Life System DURAMAX Diesel 5 33 Engine Oil Life System Caterpillar Diesel Engine 5 34 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 35 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 36 Manual Trans...

Page 230: ...her Plastic Surfaces 5 86 Care of Safety Belts 5 86 Weatherstrips 5 86 Washing Your Vehicle 5 87 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 87 Finish Care 5 87 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 88 Aluminum or Chrom...

Page 231: ...ant to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of...

Page 232: ...g 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 servi...

Page 233: ...vehicle Do not change the fan drive ratio or increase the governed speed of the vehicle without getting the necessary information from your dealer CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Winter Fronts Gri...

Page 234: ...mation Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emiss...

Page 235: ...see the Caterpillar Operation Maintenance Manual for information concerning fuel usage Notice Diesel fuel or fuel additives not recommended in this manual could damage your fuel system and engine You...

Page 236: ...fuel containing up to 5 biodiesel B5 but the final blended fuel must meet the same specification ASTM D 975 Grade Low Sulfur as other fuels used in your vehicle and the biodiesel used for making this...

Page 237: ...sociation EMA has identified properties of an improved diesel fuel for better engine performance and durability FQP 1A Diesel fuels corresponding to the EMA description could provide better starting l...

Page 238: ...el fuel and the weather is warm or humid fungus and bacteria can grow in the fuel They can damage your fuel system A diesel fuel biocide can be used to sterilize your fuel system However your fuel sys...

Page 239: ...sistance Notice If you drive when this warning indicator is on you can damage your fuel injection system and your engine If the indicator comes on right after you refuel it means water was pumped into...

Page 240: ...AMAX Diesel on page 5 24 or Engine Oil Gasoline Engine on page 5 28 6 Install the fuel cap 7 Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes If the engine stalls the fuel system may need to be prime...

Page 241: ...icle Air can get into the fuel lines if any of the following happen The vehicle runs out of fuel The fuel filter is removed for servicing or replacement The fuel lines are removed or disconnected for...

Page 242: ...to bring fuel to the engine to eliminate any air that may be in the fuel lines To prime the 6 6L DURAMAX diesel engine do the following 1 Make sure there is fuel in the tank 2 Make sure the fuel filte...

Page 243: ...on the fuel filter 10 Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes 11 Check the filter for leaks Priming the 7 8L DURAMAX Diesel Engine If your vehicle is equipped with the 7 8L DURAMAX diesel e...

Page 244: ...and to repeatedly press and release the plunger 1 at the top of the fuel filter priming pump until fuel begins to seep from the breather valve 9 Tighten the fuel filter breather screw 2 to the specifi...

Page 245: ...u are parked on a slope you may need to add up to 5 gallons 18 9 liters of fuel 2 Follow the fuel priming procedure earlier in this section to prime the fuel filter 3 Close the air bleed valve 4 Turn...

Page 246: ...ining procedure earlier in this section Your vehicle s engine should be off until the end of this procedure If your vehicle has the 6 6L engine the fuel filter is located in the engine compartment on...

Page 247: ...leed valve by turning it clockwise until hand tight 8 Start your engine and let it idle for five minutes Check your fuel filter and air bleed valve for leaks Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on...

Page 248: ...turn it slowly counterclockwise CAUTION If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray ca...

Page 249: ...a filler on each side of the vehicle do not attempt to fill the tank through both fillers at the same time Also do not fill the tank with both caps removed as this may result in over filling the tank...

Page 250: ...l oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Latches To...

Page 251: ...Then take the hand hold and pull the hood forward When you tilt the hood far enough the cables will support it When you close the hood make sure both latches are secured 5 23...

Page 252: ...ehicle must be on level ground 1 If the engine is at normal operating temperature and the oil is warm turn off the engine and allow at least five minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan If...

Page 253: ...apacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 99 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area for the 6 6L V8 LLY engine or...

Page 254: ...y appear either alone together or in combination with other API designations such as API CI 4 SL These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality Notice Use only engine oils that...

Page 255: ...ould look for this on the oil container and use only those oils that display this logo GM Goodwrench oil of the recommended viscosity grades meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Addi...

Page 256: ...l every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is located in the engine compartment on the driver s...

Page 257: ...on page 5 99 Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged The eng...

Page 258: ...rburst 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 thos...

Page 259: ...ife 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...

Page 260: ...hicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer D...

Page 261: ...system must be reset Your dealer has GM trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at t...

Page 262: ...disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Oil Life System Caterpillar Diesel Engine How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine O...

Page 263: ...eaner Filter If your vehicle has an air cleaner filter change indicator inspect the indicator at every oil change and replace the filter when the indicator tells you to For vehicles without a change i...

Page 264: ...ith the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter 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 cle...

Page 265: ...bottom of the fill opening On heavy duty transmissions an inch of oil level equals about one gallon of fluid 3 If the fluid level is good reinstall the plug and be sure it is fully seated If the fluid...

Page 266: ...iles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle What to Use Use a mixture of one half cle...

Page 267: ...ted in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and...

Page 268: ...service your cooling system Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap The coolant surge tank pressure cap is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Notice Your vehicle s surge ta...

Page 269: ...be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning along with a low coolant light can indicate a serious problem See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3 37 for mor...

Page 270: ...s about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You...

Page 271: ...could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fa...

Page 272: ...Coolant Gas and DURAMAX Engines on page 5 38 or Engine Coolant Caterpillar Diesel Engines on page 5 40 for more information If no coolant is visible in the surge tank add coolant as follows CAUTION S...

Page 273: ...er water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine pa...

Page 274: ...he upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture t...

Page 275: ...luid Check your power steering fluid only when the engine is warm If the engine is not warm you probably will not get an accurate reading If the fluid level is between the MIN Minimum and MAX Maximum...

Page 276: ...engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer flu...

Page 277: ...spill on the hot engine and it can catch fire You could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Checking Brake Fluid Apply the brake pedal several times w...

Page 278: ...s could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your br...

Page 279: ...id increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a veh...

Page 280: ...Drain the air brakes at full system pressure To be sure you are at full pressure check your air pressure gage It should read at least 100 psi 692 kPa Air Dryer If your vehicle has air brakes it will h...

Page 281: ...on a weekly basis Clutch Pedal Free Travel If you have a V8 engine and a manual transmission your clutch will need adjustment when pedal free travel gets down to about 1 4 inch 32 mm as measured at t...

Page 282: ...Single Axle Models 5 54...

Page 283: ...Apply chassis lubricant 6 Slack Adjuster One fitting 7 Brake Cam Roller Pins at interface of pin and shoe Apply engine oil 8 Front Steering Knuckles One fitting each side lower bushing Hand operated...

Page 284: ...nt 16 Parking Brake Clevis Pin Apply chassis lubricant 17 Parking Brake Lever Pivot Apply chassis lubricant 18 Clutch Release Cross Shaft Master Cylinder Apply chassis lubricant fill to 1 4 inch 6 mm...

Page 285: ...itting each 2 Propshaft U Joint One fitting each joint Lubricate with GM Part No 1051344 Wheel Bearing Lubricant 3 Rear Axles Fill to level of filler plug 4 Brake Shoe Roller Pins Apply engine oil at...

Page 286: ...er handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down If your v...

Page 287: ...r warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery or batteries with a negative gr...

Page 288: ...rn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power ou...

Page 289: ...with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper ca...

Page 290: ...end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other en...

Page 291: ...inal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the bla...

Page 292: ...ing your vehicle through deep puddles or standing water If you must drive through water that is higher than the front or rear axle see your dealer immediately afterward to have the condition of the ax...

Page 293: ...xle shift motor add enough fluid to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole then replace the plug What to Use Refer to your Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to us...

Page 294: ...luids and Lubricants on page 6 33 Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid los...

Page 295: ...age 6 33 Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Wei...

Page 296: ...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 governo...

Page 297: ...ce a Year on page 6 29 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from...

Page 298: ...il See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 5 for recommended service intervals If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Davco spin on type filter it is located on the driver s side frame rail Fuel Fi...

Page 299: ...sal procedures Secondary Fuel Filter and Water Separator Heater Caterpillar Diesel If you have a Caterpillar diesel engine you may also have this spin on filter and fuel separator heater It will be mo...

Page 300: ...e neck of the cylinder and the top of the valve before you take out the cylinder 4 Check the inside of the valve for any foreign matter Clean the valve as necessary 5 Cover the valve to protect it fro...

Page 301: ...ecked If your vehicle has oil filled hubs occasionally check to see if they have enough oil You can tell if there is oil there by using the circular gage on the sight glass If there isn t clean the ru...

Page 302: ...rly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your V...

Page 303: ...flation you can get the following Unusual wear Poor handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare...

Page 304: ...operly inflated See Tires on page 5 74 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 75 for more information on proper tire inflation When It Is Time for New Tires Replace your tires when the tread depth is d...

Page 305: ...e Proper front wheel alignment must be maintained in order to ensure efficient steering good directional stability and prevent abnormal tire wear If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle is pul...

Page 306: ...osition a pad at 12 o clock to center the wheel and reduce run out 2 Put the tire and rim assembly on the axle hub Install the outer rear tire and rim assembly so that its valve stem is exactly opposi...

Page 307: ...0 lb ft 650 Y if a 10 hole stud using the following diagrams CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts If you do the wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fal...

Page 308: ...hubs wheel nuts or wheels be sure to use GM original equipment parts CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel co...

Page 309: ...aking Get a new wheel or the proper type CAUTION Without the correct wheel you may not be able to stop properly and you could have other problems like a tire air out You could have a collision If you...

Page 310: ...ane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In an...

Page 311: ...Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 5 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible du...

Page 312: ...product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not clean your vehicle using t...

Page 313: ...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 tim...

Page 314: ...lter 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 win...

Page 315: ...on 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 c...

Page 316: ...r 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 t...

Page 317: ...covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application T...

Page 318: ...ped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles da...

Page 319: ...less spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the...

Page 320: ...application or cab models with regular production option RQ2 truck service TRACTOR CANADA A cab model first sold in Canada with regular production option RQ3 truck tractor service Service Parts Identi...

Page 321: ...ation is burned beyond recognition consult your GM dealer for the proper size Replace a fusible link with one of the same size and insulation type Fusible link insulation is a special purpose high tem...

Page 322: ...sure to replace fuses with fuses of the same rating Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those indicated on the fuse block Circuit Breaker Usage 1 Stoplamps 2 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 3 Parki...

Page 323: ...Lamps 23 Transmission 24 Hydraulics Air Brake A Spare B Spare Fuse Usage HTD MIRR Heated Mirrors Blank Not Used RT TRN TRLR Passenger s Side Trailer Turn Signal Blank Not Used LT TRN TRLR Driver s Sid...

Page 324: ...When a circuit goes out the problem could be in either the primary or secondary underhood fuse blocks These blocks use blade type fuses Both underhood fuse blocks are located in the engine compartment...

Page 325: ...issions A C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor ABS 1 Anti lock Brake System 1 ABS 2 Anti lock Brake System 2 ABS 3 Anti lock Brake System 3 ENGINE Engine E A PUMP Electronic Automatic Pump HORN Horn NOT...

Page 326: ...ine Control Unit Diesel 7 8L DURAMAX REVERSE Reverse NEUTRAL START Neutral Start Fuse Usage IGN 1 Four Wheel Drive Module IGN 4 Ignition 4 IGN 3 Ignition 3 BATT HAZ Battery Hazard Warning Flashers HEA...

Page 327: ...n 27 3 qt 25 8 L 6 6L Manual Transmission 27 6 qt 26 1 L 8 1L Automatic Transmission 29 8 qt 28 2 L 8 1L Manual Transmission 30 1 qt 28 5 L Cooling System C6 C7 C8 Automatic Transmission 7 2L Engine h...

Page 328: ...5 L 8 1L 225 295 hp Engine 33 3 qt 31 5 L 8 1L with A C and Increased Cooling 34 9 qt 33 0 L Engine Oil with Filter 6 6L 14 6 qt 13 8 L 7 2L 30 0 qt 28 4 L 7 8L1 23 8 qt 22 5 L 8 1L 10 0 qt 9 4 L Che...

Page 329: ...27 1 L Optional 80 gal 302 8 L 1 One 25 gallon 94 6 L tank and one 15 gallon 56 8 L tank Fuel Capacity C6 C7 C8 Models Optional 35 gal 132 4 L Standard 50 gal 189 2 L Optional 50 gal 189 2 L Optional1...

Page 330: ...HPG 31 0 pt 14 7 L 23090S HPT 42 5 pt 20 1 L 23105D HNB 23105S HNA 51 0 pt 24 1 L 26105S HPA 51 0 pt 24 1 L S110 HD2 and S130 HD1 15 0 pt 7 1 L Rear Axle Tandem DS344 front HPI 34 0 pt 16 1 L DS344 re...

Page 331: ...Add 2 pints 1 L when changing spin on or remote filter See the Allison Automatic Transmission Operator s Manual for fluid check and maintenance information Transmission Fluid Manual FS5205A FS5205C 11...

Page 332: ...by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Air Compressor Filter Haldex compressor 8 1L Engine Only 88915425 A507CF Engine Air Clean...

Page 333: ...uel Filter 6 6L 97385488 TP1298A 7 2L 1R 0751 7 8L 94392474 8 1L NG6 NK1 21998364 8 1L All others S3202 Power Steering Fluid Filter 88892858 Secondary Fuel Filter 6 6L 7 2L 25014274 TP915D 7 2L KUK 88...

Page 334: ...GM Part No 88937548 AC Delco No A2035C for C6 C7 C8 Models Fits inside standard size filter GM Part No 88937525 AC Delco No A2031C listed previously Racor part number Caterpillar part number See the...

Page 335: ...uled Maintenance Services 6 4 Using the Maintenance Schedule 6 4 Scheduled Maintenance Supplements 6 4 Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 28 At Each Fuel Fill 6 28 At Least T...

Page 336: ...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 ma...

Page 337: ...proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 If you want to purchase service information see Service...

Page 338: ...r service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part C Make sure whoever s...

Page 339: ...soline Engine on page 5 31 or Engine Oil Life System DURAMAX Diesel on page 5 33 or Engine Oil Life System Caterpillar Diesel Engine on page 5 34 The Footnotes at the end of this Maintenance Schedule...

Page 340: ...first If engine oil and filter are changed reset system See Engine Oil DURAMAX Diesel in the Index 2 7 15 000 Miles 24 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Check engine oil life system If engine oil and filter...

Page 341: ...hs whichever occurs first 32 Air brake automatic slack adjuster service or every 500 hours whichever occurs first 33 Check air brake relay valve operation and check for leaks or every month or every 3...

Page 342: ...pplication valve or every 3 months or every 300 hours whichever occurs first Lubricate linkage Air brake chamber service or every 2 months whichever occurs first 34 Air brake system valve service or e...

Page 343: ...ter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect filter change indicator at every engine oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 35 for more information DURAMAX Diesel Only Replac...

Page 344: ...ion whichever occurs first If engine oil and filter are changed reset system See Engine Oil DURAMAX Diesel in the Index 2 7 37 500 Miles 60 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Check engine oil life system If...

Page 345: ...oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 35 for more information DURAMAX Diesel Only Replace fuel filter or every 750 hours of engine operation whichever occurs first Chassis lubrication ser...

Page 346: ...air strainer service or every 2 months or every 800 hours whichever occurs first 48 000 Miles 75 000 km 7 8L DURAMAX Diesel Without Engine Oil Life System Only Change engine oil and filter or every 12...

Page 347: ...6 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Check engine oil life system If engine oil and filter are changed reset system See Engine Oil Gasoline Engine in the Index 2 8 6 6L DURAMAX Diesel Without Engine Oil Life...

Page 348: ...axle U bolts and shackle bolts service 15 Exhaust system service or every 6 months whichever occurs first 2 3 16 Wheel bearing grease type service and whenever hubs are removed 22 36 Wheels and tires...

Page 349: ...brake relay valve operation and check for leaks or every month or every 300 hours whichever occurs first Clean air brake application valve or every 3 months or every 300 hours whichever occurs first L...

Page 350: ...eaner Filter on page 5 35 for more information Diesel Engine Inspect engine air cleaner filter change indicator If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect f...

Page 351: ...oil life system If engine oil and filter are changed reset system See Engine Oil Gasoline Engine in the Index 2 8 Check fluid levels or every 3 months whichever occurs first 1 5 Chassis lubrication s...

Page 352: ...ife System Only Check oil life system If engine oil and filter are changed reset system See Engine Oil DURAMAX Diesel in the Index 2 9 Check fluid levels or every 3 months whichever occurs first 1 5 G...

Page 353: ...valve operation and check for leaks or every month or every 300 hours whichever occurs first Clean air brake application valve or every 3 months or every 300 hours whichever occurs first Lubricate lin...

Page 354: ...heels and tires service 14 Hydraulic brake service or every 6 months whichever occurs first 6 36 Parking brake service or every 6 months whichever occurs first 21 Air brake service or every 6 months w...

Page 355: ...eplace engine drive belts C400 and C500 Gasoline Engines Only Engine drive belts service or every 12 months whichever occurs first 17 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling system service or every 60 months...

Page 356: ...ering pump axle transmission and hydraulic spring parking brake pump if equipped A low fluid level in the brake master cylinder can indicate worn brake linings and should be checked accordingly 6 Insp...

Page 357: ...AMAX Diesel on page 5 33 or Engine Oil Life System Caterpillar Diesel Engine on page 5 34 9 This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System This system will show you when to change the engine oil and filt...

Page 358: ...transmission Lubricate suspension axle and steering linkage more often when operating under dusty or muddy conditions and in excessive off road use Frequently power washed vehicles will require more f...

Page 359: ...all gasoline engine drive belts for cracks fraying and wear Replace as needed 18 Adjust valve lash Incorrect valve clearance will result in increased engine noise and reduced engine output 19 With the...

Page 360: ...of soap and water let dry and install 29 Drain flush and refill cooling system This service can be complex you should have your dealer perform this service See Part C Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...

Page 361: ...ean the application valve replace parts showing wear Remove disassemble clean and inspect the spring brake control valve replace rubber parts 33 Clean and lubricate air brake automatic slack adjuster...

Page 362: ...Fill It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary S...

Page 363: ...treak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5 88 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick o...

Page 364: ...in steering action abnormal front tire wear or steering wheel position An inspection or service is needed when the steering wheel is harder to turn or has too much free play or if there are strange so...

Page 365: ...ter Check When adjusting a manual seat be sure seat adjusters latch by attempting to move the seat after latching Lamps Check Check panel lighting warning lights indicator lights and interior lamps On...

Page 366: ...em At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Take care to clean well any areas where mud and other debris can collect Sediment packed in closed areas of the frame...

Page 367: ...in the Index Engine Oil Caterpillar Diesel Engine See the Caterpillar Operation Maintenance Manual for engine oil recommendations Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant Caterpillar Diesel Engine See the...

Page 368: ...GM Part No U S 89021675 in Canada 10953512 Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid Look for Approved for the H Specification on the label Usage Fluid Lubricant Front Ax...

Page 369: ...med record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance re...

Page 370: ...Date Miles km Or Hours Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 36...

Page 371: ...Date Miles km Or Hours Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 37...

Page 372: ...Date Miles km Or Hours Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 38...

Page 373: ...side Assistance Program 7 5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 7 6 Collision Damage Repair 7 7 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10...

Page 374: ...acting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GM Medium Duty Truck Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 862 4389...

Page 375: ...nd 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 cont...

Page 376: ...n Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 2...

Page 377: ...side Assistance provides stranded owners with towing service for disabled vehicles This service combines the efforts of trained telephone representatives with a network of GM Medium Duty Truck s deale...

Page 378: ...ns for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operat...

Page 379: ...have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a colli...

Page 380: ...a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insurin...

Page 381: ...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 like name address phone number...

Page 382: ...u are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control...

Page 383: ...r write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals h...

Page 384: ...tions 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 Easte...

Page 385: ...1 61 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 56 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 1 56 Airbag System cont When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 55 Where Are the Airbags 1 54 AM FM Radio 3 50 Antenna Fixed...

Page 386: ...Anti Lock Brake System ABS 4 8 Diesel Engine Exhaust 2 27 Emergencies 4 9 Exhaust Indicator Light 3 41 Brake cont Hydraulic Systems 4 7 System Warning Light 3 33 Trailer Hand Control Valve 4 10 Brakes...

Page 387: ...enses 5 87 Fabric Carpet 5 85 Finish Care 5 87 Inside of Your Vehicle 5 83 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 86 Cleaning cont Tires 5 89 Underbody Maintenance 5 90 Washing Your Vehic...

Page 388: ...Rear Axle 4 11 Differential Lock Indicator Light 3 42 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 4 Dome Lamps 3 16 Door Locks 2 6 Power Door Locks 2 7 Driver Position Safety Belt 1 15 Driving At Night 4 18 City 4...

Page 389: ...40 Reduced Power Light 3 42 Shutdown Warning Light 3 40 Speed Limiter 3 28 Starter Over Crank Protection 2 12 Starting Your Diesel 2 15 Starting Your Gasoline 2 13 Entry Lighting 3 17 Event Data Reco...

Page 390: ...ld Weather Operation 5 10 Water in Fuel 5 10 Water in Warning Light 3 46 What Fuel to Use 5 8 Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 93 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 5 94 Underhood Fuse Block 5 96 Windshiel...

Page 391: ...oads 4 26 Hood Checking Things Under 5 22 Latches 5 22 Horn 3 6 Hourmeter Gage 3 47 How to Use This Manual ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Hydraulic Brake Systems 4 7 Hydraulic Brakes 2 40 I...

Page 392: ...ing 3 37 Low Oil Level 3 39 Low Washer Fluid Warning 3 44 Malfunction Indicator 3 38 Light cont Range Inhibit Warning Indicator 3 33 Reduced Engine Power 3 42 Safety Belt Reminder 3 28 Safety Belt Rem...

Page 393: ...iew Mirror 2 47 Outside Convex Mirrors 2 48 Outside Heated Mirrors 2 48 Outside Manual Mirrors 2 47 Outside Power Mirrors 2 47 N New Vehicle Break In 2 11 Noise Control System Tampering 5 67 Normal Ma...

Page 394: ...Owner Checks and Services 6 28 Part C Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 33 Part D Maintenance Record 6 35 Passing 4 16 Power Accessory Outlet s 3 19 Door Locks 2 7 Electrical System 5 93 Reduced En...

Page 395: ...ight Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 23 Roadside Assistance Program 7 5 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out 4 32 Running Out of Fuel 5 17 Running the Engine While Parked 2 46 S Safety Belt Remi...

Page 396: ...0 Snow Plow 4 36 Specifications Capacities 5 99 Speedometer 3 27 Split Bench Seat 1 6 Starting Your Diesel Engine 2 15 Starting Your Gasoline Engine 2 13 Steering 4 13 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 7 St...

Page 397: ...eration Manual 2 31 Trip Odometer 3 27 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 8 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 Two Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift Control 2 28 U Understanding Radio Reception 3 64 V Vehic...

Page 398: ...Light 3 46 What Fuel to Use 5 8 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 77 Front Bearings with Oil Filled Hubs 5 73 Loading 5 75 Replacement 5 81 Tightening the Wheel Nuts 5 77 Where to Put the Restraint...

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