GMC 1994 Jimmy Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1994 Jimmy

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Page 3: ...ce keep in mind that your GMC Truck dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period Remember if you have a concern and need help handling it to your satisfaction see the procedurein the GMC Truck Warranty and Owner AssistanceInformationbooklet Thanks for choosing...

Page 4: ...s in this manual About Driving Your Jimmy As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may resultin loss of control or an accident Be sure to read the on pavement and off road driving guidelines in this manual See DrivingGuidelines and Off RoadDrivingWith Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle in the Index For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriet...

Page 5: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Two Door Four Door iii ...

Page 6: ...t the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems onthe Road This section tells you what to do if you havea problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Section 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howto keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Services This section tells you when to perform vehicl...

Page 7: ...CTIONS 1 6 Each section of this manualbegins with a brief list of its contents so you can often find ata glance if a section containsthe informationyou want SECTION7 This section of the manual covers the maintenancerequired for your vehicle SECTION8 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE This section includes importantinformation about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the RoadsideAssistance progr...

Page 8: ...could hurt youif you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoidor reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t youor others couldbe hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Vi ...

Page 9: ...lp avoid the damage When you read othermanuals you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions bluefor notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbolsyou will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery Cautron Possib...

Page 10: ...ever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Door LocMUnlock Belts These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch pf Turn Signal Direction A Hazard Warning Flasher 30 I I Fog Lights Parking Lights Daytime Running lights viii Headlight High Beam ...

Page 11: ...er Defroster Wiper I I Rear Wlndow Washer P I I I I Rear Window Ventilating Fan Defroster These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights 0 Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Brake Brake Digital Cluster Standard Cluster Shift Light Engine Oil Pressure I 4 Wheel Anti Lock ...

Page 12: ...Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse I Lighter Horn Speaker Hood Release X ...

Page 13: ...s Work 1 10 QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts 1 13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Adults 1 14 Driver Position 1 15 Lap ShoulderBelt 1 15 Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy 1 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Center PassengerPosition 1 22 LapBelt 1 23 Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1 24 Children 1 26 Smaller Children andBabies 1 27 Child Restraints 1 28 Larger Children 1 38 Safet...

Page 14: ...just them and fold them up and down Front Seats Manual Front Seat Move the lever under the front of the seat left to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever andtry to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...to the right to decrease lumbar support The left control makes the rear of the seat go up and down The right control makes thefront of the seat go up and down The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and rearward If you have this feature there will be a control on the frontof your seat Press and hold the right side until you have the desired lumbar support To decrease lumb...

Page 16: ... the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly Reclining Front Seatbacks Bucket Seats or60 40 Split Bench To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you wantit Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position ...

Page 17: ...Don t have a seatbackreclined if your vehicle is moving 1 5 ...

Page 18: ...ear vehicle area 0 When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward the whole seat will After someone gets into the rear seat area move the right front slide forward seatback to its original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks To get out again tilt the seatback fully forward ...

Page 19: ...ck has a mechanical latch on the righthand side and an inertia latch on the lefthand side Push and pull on the seatback to be sure that the right side has locked in the upright position Have it fixed if it doesn t Rear Folding Seat Four Door Models Your utility vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatback down for more cargo space I The rear seat release handle is in the upper ...

Page 20: ...ve locked in the upright position If they haven t have them fixed immediately Head Restraints The head restraintsin this vehicleare not adjustable Safety Belts They re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some thingsyou should notdo with safety belts 1 8 ...

Page 21: ...ave a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive andsometimeswalk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crash...

Page 22: ...de inor on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going10mph 16 W h so is the child When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going Take the simplest vehicle Supposeit s just a seat on wheels 1 10 ...

Page 23: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop I _ j The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11 ...

Page 24: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get moretime to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 ...

Page 25: ... so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bagsystem ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drivefar from home why should I wear safety belt...

Page 26: ...rly Adults 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 the section after this one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We l...

Page 27: ...scribesthe driver s restraint system Lapshoulder Belt I The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats inthe Index so you can sit up straight 1 15 ...

Page 28: ...ckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap partof the belt shouldbe worn lowand snug on the hips just touchingthe thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder...

Page 29: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 17 ...

Page 30: ...Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 18 ...

Page 31: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder beltis worn underthe arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 19 ...

Page 32: ...i Q What s wrong with this I I 1 I I I 1 1 I 1 I A The belt is twisted across the body 1 20 ...

Page 33: ...luding pregnant women Like all occupants theyare more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lapshoulder belt andthe lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won tbe hurt ina crash For pre...

Page 34: ...ty belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See DriverPosition earlierin this section When the lap portion of the beltis pulled out all theway it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again Center Passenger Position Four Door Models 1 22 ...

Page 35: ... the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pullits free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same waya the lap part of a lapshoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youe...

Page 36: ...ers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate andpull the belt across you Don tlet it get twisted 7 Push the latch plateinto the bu...

Page 37: ... quickly if youever had to 0 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderpart The lap partof the beltshouldbe worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Ina crash this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at yourabdomen This could c...

Page 38: ...the button on the buckle Children I Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle 1 26 ...

Page 39: ...Smaller Children and Babies 1 27 ...

Page 40: ... instructions onthe restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will showyou how to do that 1 28 ...

Page 41: ... secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you installit be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint h...

Page 42: ...curethe child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck putit behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make surethe release buttonis positioned so you woul...

Page 43: ... retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 31 ...

Page 44: ... the childin the child restraintas the instructionssay 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions willshow you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make surethe release buttonis positioned so you would b...

Page 45: ...or while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure it issecure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 33 ...

Page 46: ...estraintis small enough to let you reach the buckle and latch plate easily See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehic...

Page 47: ...child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plateover and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safetybelt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passen...

Page 48: ...child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front ofthe third s face or neck putit behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be ...

Page 49: ...o the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If you re using a bucket seat adjust the seat forwarduntil the lap portion of the safety beltholds the restraint firmly But don t move it any morethan needed to tighten the lap belt 1 37 ...

Page 50: ...ssenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a windowso the child can wear alapishoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 38 ...

Page 51: ... the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder beltstill is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child supper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso small thatthe shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one 1 39 ...

Page 52: ...around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It sfree When yougo in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear sothe extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you andjust for the seatin your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seatit is made to fit To wea...

Page 53: ... may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see a label ona right front safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure todo so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident You would see this label on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut ordamaged replace them Collision ...

Page 54: ...your dealer for the correct part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on your title and registration And you can find the model number on the Certification Tire labelof your vehicle See CertificationEire Label in the Index I The model number onthe replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace Pull shoulder belt all the way o...

Page 55: ...o do if youhave a problem For explanation of vehicle symbols refer to Vehicle Symbols in the Introduction Keys 2 3 Your Doors and How They Work 2 5 Side Doors 2 5 DoorLocks 2 6 Endgate 2 8 KeylessEntry System 2 11 Theft 2 14 New Vehicle Break In 2 15 Ignitionswitch 2 15 StartingYour Engine 2 17 Driving ThroughDeep StandingWater 2 19 AutomaticTransmission 2 20 Five SpeedManualTransmission 2 23 Lock...

Page 56: ...n Lever 2 38 Turn Signal andLane Change Indicator 2 38 Headlight High Low Beam 2 4 0 WindshieldWipers 2 41 WindshieldWasher 2 42 RearWinddw Wipermasher 2 43 Cruise Control 2 4 4 Lights 2 49 I Mirrors 2 53 Accessory Power Outlet 2 56 Cigarette LightedAshtrays 2 57 Storage Compartments 2 58 InstrumentCluster 2 65 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 67 Luggagecarrier 2 78 Trailer Wiring Harness 2 8...

Page 57: ...The square shaped key is for the ignition only 2 3 ...

Page 58: ...r a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you llbe able to have new ones made easily using these plugs NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you ha...

Page 59: ...Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open thedoor from the outside lift the handle and pullthe door open To open thedoor from the inside pull the lever towardyou and push the door open 2 5 ...

Page 60: ...Door Locks There are severalways to lock and unlock your vehicle 2 6 ...

Page 61: ... power door locks push the power door lock switch on either front door toward the key symbol This switchwill lock all the doors at once To unlock the doors push theswitch away from the keysymbol On four door models the lever oneach rear door works only that door s lock Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and c...

Page 62: ...ndle to the left to unlock the glass The endgatecannotbe opened withoutfirst opening theendgate glass Raise the glass then turn the lock handle to the right to unlock the endgate If your vehicle hasa endgate mounted I L L sparetirecarrier you must move the carrier arm out of the way to I opentheglass I 1 I I J 2 8 ...

Page 63: ...utton The button is to the left of your radio If your vehicle has an automatic transmission your shift lever must be in P Park or N Neutral for the release to work If you have a manual transmission either with or without the Keyless Entry option you must apply your parking brake before you can open the endgate glass 2 9 ...

Page 64: ... arm out of the way to open the endgateglass Here s how to move the arm 1 Squeezethe releasehandle to free the carrier arm 2 Swing the carrierarm away from the endgate You may need to give it a slight tug 3 To latch the carrier arm swing it toward the endgate The latch has two catches so push on the carrier arm to make sure it has locked into the secondone It shouldn t move 2 10 ...

Page 65: ...harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this systemoccur try this 0 Check todetermineif battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle This product Check the location Other vehicles or objects may...

Page 66: ...ougo to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacementtransmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter iscoded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models of t...

Page 67: ... housing 1 Insert a dime between the two halves of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole 2 Remove the bottom by twisting the dime 3 Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell type batteries DL2016or equivalent positive side down 4 Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings 2 13 ...

Page 68: ...s Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your key out also locks your transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuablesout of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someon...

Page 69: ...me your new brake linings aren tyet broken in Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every timeyou get new brake linings Qnition Switch Use your ignition key to start your vehicle The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switchto five different positions 2 5 w 1 OFF 2 RUN 3 START 4 ACC 5 LOCK ACC Accessory ACC lets you use th...

Page 70: ...ine but still turn the steering wheel UseOFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off forexample if your vehicle is being pushed RUN This is the positionfor driving START This starts your engine NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steeringwheel left and rightwhile youturn thekey hard But turn the ke...

Page 71: ... your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Tndex Follow the proper stepsto start the engine Automatic transmission Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only NOTICE Donst try to shift to P Park if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the...

Page 72: ...too much gasoline Try this Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor Hold it there Then hold the key in Start for no more than ten seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine If the engine still doesn t start wait another 15 seconds and do it all again When theengine starts letgo of the key and the accelerator pedal NOTI...

Page 73: ...ne Block Heater Option 4 3 Liter 1 Engine coolant heater cordcap 2 Engine coolant heater cord strap In very cold weather 0 F 1 8 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged ina minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2...

Page 74: ... the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask thatyou contact a GM dealer inthe area where you llbe parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission There are several different positionsfor your shift lever P Park This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when youstart you...

Page 75: ...your vehicleis stopped To rock your vehicleback and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow inthe Index 0 N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connectwith the wheels To restart whenyou re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicle is being towed 2 21 ...

Page 76: ...o Overdrive You should use D Third Gear when towinga trailer carryinga heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving 2 Second Gear This position givesyou more power butlower fuel economy You can use 2 Second Gear on hills It can help control your speed asyou go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select 2 Second Gear the ...

Page 77: ...d shift into 1 First Gear Then slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into 1 First Gear when you re going less than20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into 1 First Gear put the shift lever in N Neutral and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into 1 First Gear accelerator pedal and shift into...

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Page 79: ...o move the vehicle Parking Brake To Set theparking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To Release the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever I NOTICE I Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to ov...

Page 80: ...ll See Towing a Trailer inthe Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Into P Park Automatic Transmission Models Only I Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake Pull the lever toward you Move the lever upas far as it will go 2 Movetheshift lever into P Park position like this 2 26 ...

Page 81: ...transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehiclemay put too muchforce on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parkingbrake and then shift into P Park properly beforeyou leave the driver s seat To find outhow see Shifting Into P Park in the Index When you are ready to ...

Page 82: ...nd firmly apply the parking brake If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are parking on a hill orif your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer see Parkingon Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Parking Over Things That Burn 1 J 2 28 ...

Page 83: ...Engine Exhaust 2 29 ...

Page 84: ...drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfercase is in N Neutral your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in P 7 Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N 7 Neutral Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into P Park in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 2 30 ...

Page 85: ...HIGH or 4 LOW You should use2 WHEEL for most normal driving conditions however NOTICE Driving in the4 HIGH or 4 LOW positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Manual Transfer Case If your four wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfer case the transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver Use thislever to shift into...

Page 86: ...tuations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive 4 HIGH This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use 4 HIGHwhen you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations N SET PARKING BRAKE Shift to this neutral setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed 4 LOW This setting alsoengagesyour front axle to give you extra traction You ma...

Page 87: ...educe fuel economy Also drivingin four wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift Electronic Transfer Case If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case switchis on the left sideof your instrument panel above the light switches Use this switch to shift into and outof four wheel drive You can ch...

Page 88: ...to two wheel drive 2WHEEL Press and release the 4 HI switch This can be done at any speed and the front axle will unlock automatically To shift from two wheel drive 2 WHEEL to4 LO The vehicle mustbe stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 kmh with the transmission in N Neutral or the clutch pedal depressed The preferred methodfor shifting into 4 LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving one to two mp...

Page 89: ...moving the 4 HI indicator light will flash for 30 secondsbut not completethe shift unless the vehicleis below 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in N Neutral or the clutch pedal depressed On automatictransmission equippedvehicles If your transfer case does not shift into4 HI your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment With your transmission in N Neutral press and release the4 HI ...

Page 90: ...ws will only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN Push the switch down to lower the window Push the switch up to raise the window Sliding Rear Quarter Window Two Door Only I 2 36 Your vehicle may have a sliding rear quarter window Pull the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it When you close the window be sure the latch catches ...

Page 91: ...can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheeland pull the lever Move the steering wheel toa comfortablelevel then releasethe lever tolock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving 2 37 ...

Page 92: ...eam WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher Cruise Control Option Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn ora lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically 2 38 ...

Page 93: ...s won t see your turn signal If your vehicle has the digital instrument cluster the turn signal arrows will flash at a faster rate if a signal bulbis burned out If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don tgo onat all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index and for burned out bulbs If youhave a trailer towing option with added wiring fo...

Page 94: ...nly when your lower beam headlights are also on or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights especially at dawn or dusk Itis recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations Headlight High Low Beam To change the headlights from...

Page 95: ... the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to H I To stop the wipers move the band to the off symbol Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to...

Page 96: ... PUSH To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often 2 42 ...

Page 97: ...hield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Rear Window WiperNasher You control your rear window wipedwasher from a switch on your instrument panel To turnon the wiper press the part of the switch with the washer 0 To wash the window press the part of the switch with the washer symbol onit to the first position symbol on it in all the way The wipers will continue to work after you rele...

Page 98: ... 40 W 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 40ludh If you havea manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal the Cruise Control will shut off 2 44 ...

Page 99: ...To Set Cruise Control 0 Move the Cruise Control switchto ON Get upto the speedyou want 0 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 0 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 45 ...

Page 100: ...re Remember if you hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or applythe brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want togo faster don t hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways togo to a higher speed Here s the first Use th...

Page 101: ...k d h faster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow downin very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time youdo this you llgo 1 mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take y...

Page 102: ...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 trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Outof Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmi...

Page 103: ...strumentPanel Lights Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel Push the bottom switch to turn on the headlights together with 0 Parking Lights 0 SidemarkerLights 0 Taillights License Plate Lights InstrumentPanel Lights 0 Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel Push the switch markedOFF to turn off your lights Turn the switchabove the headlight switch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case lights...

Page 104: ...misty conditions Your parking lights and or low beam headlights must be onor your fog lamps won t work The fog lamp switchis on the instrument panel under the headlight switch Press the right side of the switch to turn the fog lamps on and the left side of the switch to turn them off A light will glow in the right side of the switch when theyare on l Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as m...

Page 105: ...strians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL is required on new vehicles sold in Canada The high beam headlights willcome on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition is on 0 The headlight switch is off and 0 The parking brake is released When you turn on your headlights the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will comeon When you turn off the headlights the exterior light...

Page 106: ...inder A reminder tone will sound when your headlights or parking lightsare turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACC To turn the tone off turn the dimmer switch all the way to the left Dome Lights The dome lights will come on when you open the side doors You can also turn the dome light on by turning the dimmer switch to the right until it clicks The rear dome light has a switch that lets ...

Page 107: ... lights can also be swiveled to point in the directionyou want Mirrors Inside Mirror Press the tab under the mirror toreduce glare from headlights behind you If your vehicle has the optional lighted mirror the lights will automatically come onfor approximately 15seconds when either front door is opened or until the ignition is turned toRUN or ACC 2 53 ...

Page 108: ...ors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the sideof your vehicle I Some mirrors are manually adjustable and some mirrors come with an optional remote control adjustment switch Find the switch on the lower righthand side of the instrument panel Movetheswitch to the right or left to choose the mirror then move the switch from side to side or up and down as needed 2 54 ...

Page 109: ...x Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see morefrom the driver s seat Sun VisorsNanity Mirrors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Your visors have an extension thatcan be pulled outfor additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items suchas maps 2 55 ...

Page 110: ...ift the mirror cover on each visorto turn the lights onif you have them Accessory Power Outlet Option I If you have the accessory power outlet you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment Just unsnap the top of the cap and follow the proper installation instructions thatare included with any electrical equipment you install These circuits are protected by fuses and have maximum current levels 2 ...

Page 111: ...o back away from the heating element when it s ready That can makeit overload damaging the lighter and the heating element To remove thefront ashtray pullon the front of it and push down at the same time I To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s ready it willpop back by itself To removethe smaller ashtrays on both sides of the back seat press down on the tabs inside and pul...

Page 112: ... s side If you have an automatic transmission your console includes a handy place to hold beverage cups If you have a manual transmission your console will have a tray You may also have storage pocketson the back of your power bucket seatsor 60 40 split bench seats To open your glove box squeeze the buttons on either side of the keyhole together and pull the door open 2 58 ...

Page 113: ...r door key to lock your glove box A narrow shelf under your instrument panel may be used for items such as glovesor small books You will find a storage pocket on each of the front doors The driver s door pocket contains a coin holder for your loose change 2 59 ...

Page 114: ...Sometwo door vehicles have zippered storage bags on either side of the back seat 1 2 60 ...

Page 115: ...age door opener first open the compartmentdoor by pressing the latch forward Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch Press it firmly to the back of your garagedoor opener as close to the center of the opener as possible Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place 2 61 ...

Page 116: ...mentdoor closed when you press the button Now with the compartmentdoor closed push the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly With the garagedoor opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you should only have to push the button slightly to operate the opener Adjust the position of the garagedoor opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the op...

Page 117: ...of the vehicle just inside the endgate Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the endgateopening the label should be in the upper passenger side corner visiblefrom the rear of vehicle Attach the lower loops to the retainers near the load floorof the endgateopening Security Shade If you have the optional cargo security shade you can use it tocover items in the cargo area of your ...

Page 118: ...efoggerVent 2 Rear WiperNasher Switch 3 InstrumentCluster 4 AirConditionerEleater 5 Vents and A C Outlet 6 Glove Box 7 Audio System 8 Rear Window Release Switch 9 CigaretteLighter 10 Lap Cooler Vent 11 Hood Release Handle 12 Brake Release Handle 2 64 ...

Page 119: ... used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically If you have the digital clusterit looks different but will tell you everything the standard cluster does The digital cluster also includes a tachometerand will give readings in eitherEnglish or Metric To switch from English to Metric just press downon the E M button Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometerlets you se...

Page 120: ... digital odometer will read ERROR if someone tries to turn it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then it must be But ifit can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on thedriver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed 2 66 ...

Page 121: ...s available only with the digital speedometer NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This section describesthe warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will helpyou locate them Warning lights and gagescan signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an e...

Page 122: ...rd Cluster Digital Cluster Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t comeon then h...

Page 123: ...n when you start your engine and may stay onfor several seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don thave anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning ...

Page 124: ...lant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible If you have a digital cluster a box around the temperature symbol will also flash and a chime will sound when your engine is too hot Hot Coolant Can Burn you Badly In Problems On TheRoad this manual explains what todo ...

Page 125: ... working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computeris indicating thatyou have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly...

Page 126: ... outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused bv a dangerously low oil level or other problems causinglow oil pressure On the digital cluster a box around the oil pressure symbol will begin to flash when the oil pressure is low NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil probl...

Page 127: ...ngine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical problem Haveit checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain toturn off all your accessories suchas th...

Page 128: ...the ignitionis on and the headlight switch and parking brakeare off For more details about DlU see Lights in this section SHIFT Indicator Light This amberSHIFT indicator lightis on the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions The SHIFT indicator light will helpyou get the best fuel economy See Shift Indicator Light in this section 2 74 ...

Page 129: ...ghts For more details about high beams see Headlight High Low Beam Changer in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Standard Cluster Digital Cluster This light with the green arrows is on the instrument cluster The turn signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change See Turn andLane Change Signal in this section ...

Page 130: ...gs that some owners ask about None of these showa problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gagemay have indicated the tank was half full but it actually tooka little moreor less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you...

Page 131: ...dings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range On the digital cluster a box around the voltmeter symbol will begin to flash when the charging system needs service You can onlydrive 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 electr...

Page 132: ...uipment These are available through your GM dealer I Remove the center rubber strips in the cross rails and attach the GM accessory rack to the tap plates provided through the center slots four per cross rail The tap plates can be moved to accommodate various positioning by sliding them inside the cross rail to the desired locations before mounting the rack You can adjust the cross rails to handle...

Page 133: ...rgo that weighs more than 200 pounds 91 kg on the luggage carrier may damageyour vehicle when you carry large things never let them hang over the rear orthe sidesof your vehicle Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle Put the cargo against the sideram and fasten it securelyto the luggage carrier Put the main weight as far forward as you can Don t ex...

Page 134: ...bly consisting of a 5 wire harness anda 2 wire harness taped together and stored under the vehicle along the rearframe crossmember It has a 30 amp feed wire with an inlinefuse located by the junction block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Both the 5 wire harness and the 2 wire harness have no connectorand should be wired by a qualified service person Attach the harness to the trailer th...

Page 135: ...Controls 3 3 Heater AirConditioningControls 3 4 Engine CoolantHeater EngineBlock Heater 3 5 Rear Window Defogger 3 5 Audiosystems 3 6 FMStereo 3 7 AM 3 7 AMStereo 3 7 How to Operate Your ETR AM Radio 3 8 How to Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio System 3 10 How to Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System 3 12 How toOperate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio CassetteSystem With Equalizer 3 15 ...

Page 136: ...tioning fanis running Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and red...

Page 137: ...ny vents thatare open If your vehicle does not have air conditioning there are air vents in each kick panel below the instrumentpanel Each vent hasa handle to open and close it Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning your heater controls wili look like this Fan Lever The lever at the topof the systemhas four positions To increase the air flow move thelever toward HI To decre...

Page 138: ...rontside windows This is bestfor cold weather VENT The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel and at your front side windows Heating Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning your heating air conditioning controls will looklike this Before using your vehicle s air conditioning open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air Fan Lever The lever at the top has four...

Page 139: ...the air the fastest Move the otherlever all theway to Cold MAX lets in onlya little air from the outside You can use MAX at first when it s really hot outside and you need to cool off quickly NOTICE If vehicle is parked with function lever in MAX A C position and on an incline with the right side lower than the left then water may leak into the passenger compartment in an unusua heavy rain Illy OF...

Page 140: ...m off Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Be aware that hearing damage from loud...

Page 141: ...country useC QUAM toproduce stereo though somedo not C QUAM is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco systemcan get C QUAM your STEREO light will ome on whenyou re receiving it NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephoneor two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to doit properly Added so...

Page 142: ...you the time When the ignition is off push the RECALL knob to display the time BAL Balance The BAL control behind the upper knob moves the sound between the left and right speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Tone Levers Two levers control the tone of your radio BASS Slide this lever upto increase the bass response TREBLE Slide this leverup to increase the treble re...

Page 143: ...ions may be preset by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time 0 Tune in the station Push SET SETappearsin the VF display for a few seconds Within 5 seconds push any two adjoining buttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again Clock To set the clock just 0 Push SET 0 Within 5 seconds push and holdHRS time willbe displayed until the 0 Push and ho...

Page 144: ...play the time The control behind the upper knob moves the sound between your left and right speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Push it to getAM or FM The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers Tone Levers These two levers control the tone of your radio BASS Slide this lever up to increase the bass response TREBLE Slide t...

Page 145: ... Within 5 seconds push two buttons next to each other at the same time Whenever you push that pair of buttons the preset station will return Repeat these stepsfor each pair of buttons ScanButton When you push this the radio will go to the next station and stay there a few seconds Then it willgo to thenext station and pause and keep doing that PressSCAN again tostop scanning Seek Button This choose...

Page 146: ...he radio is on It tells you the time When the ignition is off push the knob to display It allows you to hear the other side of the tape Press knob while the the time cassette is playing The control behind the upper knob moves the sound between your left and right speakers The LowerKnob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Push it to getAM or FM The control behind the lower knob moves the s...

Page 147: ...nds 0 Within 5 seconds pushone of the four pushbuttons Wheneveryou push that button the preset station will return Repeat these stepsfor each pushbutton NOTE You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing a pair of buttons next toeach other at thesame time Just 0 Tune in the station Push SET SETappearsin the VF display fora few seconds Within 5 seconds pushtwo buttons next toeach other at ...

Page 148: ...longer side with the tape visible goes in first If you hear nothing or hearjust garbled sound it may not bein squarely PushSTOP E JECTto remove the tape and start over Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs for volume and balance just as you do for radio The arrows show which sideof the tape is playing To go forwardto another partof the tape push the button with an arrow pointing t...

Page 149: ... off push the knobto display the time It allows you to hear the other side of the tape Press the knob while the cassetteis playing The control behindthe upper knob moves the sound between your left and right speakers The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations Push it to get AM or FM The control behindthe lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers Tone Levers E...

Page 150: ...in the station Push SET SETappears in theVF display for a few seconds Within 5 seconds pushone of the four pushbuttons Whenever you push that button the preset station will return Repeat these stepsfor each pushbutton NOTE You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing a pair of buttons next to each other at the same time Just Tune in the station Push SET SETappears in the VF display for a...

Page 151: ... nothing or hearjust garbled sound it may not bein squarely Push STOP E JECTto remove the tape and start over Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs for volume and balance just as you do for radio The arrows show which sideof the tapeis playing To go forward to anotherpart of the tape pushb 0 To go backward push 4 To stop the tape push the other button To go from one side of the ta...

Page 152: ... be cleaned regularlyeach month or after every 15 hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes are subject to...

Page 153: ...und from theradio or CD player stops By pressing the knob again orby turning theVOL knob to the right sound will begin again Lefmight Speaker Control The control ring behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between theleft and right speakers Balance will be displayed brieflywhen using this control Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions It enables you to tune in different radio s...

Page 154: ... press that button the preset station will return Clock To set the clock just Press theSETbutton The radio may be on or off 0 Within 5 seconds press and hold either SEEK to increase the minutes or 4 SEEK to decrease the minutes until the correct minute appearson the display Press and holdSCAN until the correct hour appears on the display RCL Press theRCL button to alternate between time and radio ...

Page 155: ...ty scratched or wet 0 Too much moisture is in the air If there is wait about one hour and try again RCL Press RCL to see what track is playing Press it again within 5 seconds to see how longit has been playing The track number alsoappears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play COMP Press the COMP button to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume COMP appears ...

Page 156: ...start at track 1when you reinsertit Anti Theft Feature Delco LOC II is an Anti Theft feature for the compactdisc player It can be usedor ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your player won tbe usable if it is ever stolen because it won t turn on The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret code into the system If your car loses battery power for any reason you must ...

Page 157: ...icating that the disabling sequencewas successful If the display indicatesSEC the numbers didnot match and the unit is still secured Disabling The Theft System 1 Depresspresets 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with ignition on and radio power off The display will showSEC indicating the unit is in the secure mode 2 Depress the SETbutton The display will show000 3 Enter the first three digitsof the code follow...

Page 158: ... the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edgeof the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mastis badly bent asit might be by vandals you should replace it...

Page 159: ...ving 4 2 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Control of a Vehicle Braking 4 5 Steering 4 8 Steering Tips 4 8 Passing 4 10 Loss of Control 4 11 Driving Guidelines 4 12 Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Vehicle 4 13 DrivingatNight 4 24 DrivingintheRain 4 25 CityDriving 4 27 FreewayDriving 4 8 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 30 Winter Driving 4 32 Towing a Trailer 4 37 Recreational Vehicle Towing Four wheel Drive Only ...

Page 160: ...h toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment MuscularCoordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone whowas drinking and driving ...

Page 161: ...For example if the sameperson drank three doublemartinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAG would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumeS foodjust before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canadathe limit is 0 08 percent andin some other countries it s lower than th...

Page 162: ...thechancesare twenty five times greater And the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showerswill speed that up I ll be careful isn t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the coll...

Page 163: ...on time Then youhave to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about 314 of a second But that s only an average It might be less withone driver andas long as two or three secondsor more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all playa part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at60 mph 100...

Page 164: ...ssist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle hasan advanced electronic braking system that can help you keep it under control When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away you may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise This is the ABS system testing itself Here s howanti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re d...

Page 165: ...suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes To Use Four wheel Anti Lock Don t pumpthe brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steerand...

Page 166: ...the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re ina curve speedis the one factor you can control Supposeyou re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have todo their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too muchof those places You can lose control What shouldyou do if this...

Page 167: ...encies like these First apply your brakes It is better to removeas much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steeraroundthe problem to the leftor 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 youcan turnit a full 180degrees very quickly without...

Page 168: ...er of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits forjust 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 erro...

Page 169: ...ty If other cars are lined up to passa slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someoneisn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blindspot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle...

Page 170: ... try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including enginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn torecognizewarning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember An...

Page 171: ...These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things todo before you go out Forexample be sure to have all necessarymaintenanceand service work done Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehiclein this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tirefully inflated Are the fluid levels up where they shouldbe What...

Page 172: ...quickly Does your vehicle have a winch If so be sure to read the winch instructions In a remote area a winch can be handy if you get stuck But you ll want to know how to use it properly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It s a good idea to practicein an area that s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness Off road driving does require some new and different driving skills Here...

Page 173: ... Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you re not preparedfor the...

Page 174: ...be affected by even a small amountof alcohol You could havea serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Driving On Off Road Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can t do There are some hil...

Page 175: ...rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely driveup the hill you need to takesome special steps 0 Use a lowgear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel Get a smoothstart up the hill andtry to maintain your speed Don t use more power than you need because you don t want your wheels to start spinning or sliding turns you might wan...

Page 176: ...e and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in reverse As you are backing down the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel atthe 12o clock position This way you ll be able to tellif your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turningthe wheel toofar to theleft or ...

Page 177: ...e would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer case to N Neutral when you leave the vehicle Leaveit in some gear Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll wantto consider a number of things How steepis the downhill WillI be able to maintain vehicle control What s the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Bou...

Page 178: ...ion in N Neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheatand fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It s much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here s what to do Stop your vehicle byapplyingthe regular brakes Apply the parking brake 0 Shift to P Park or ...

Page 179: ... a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass cancause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit somethingthat will tripit a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstaclescan make the steepness of the inclineeven worse If you drive across arock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rutor depression your vehicle can tilt even more For r...

Page 180: ... get good traction You can t accelerateas quickly turningis more difficult and you ll need longer braking distances It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don t get stuck When youdrive on sand you ll sensea change in wheel traction Butit will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On...

Page 181: ...emecaution Find out howdeep the water is before you drive through it If it s deep enough tocover your wheel hubs axles or exhaustpipe don t tryit you probably won t get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the water isn t too deep then drive through it slowly At fast speeds water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also o...

Page 182: ... Refer to theMaintenanceSchedulefor additional information Driving at Night Night drivingis more dangerousthan day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights behind you ...

Page 183: ...lights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approachinglights Keep yourwindshieldand allthe glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night ismade much worseby dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a filmcaused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle andflash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that y...

Page 184: ...p your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield orwhen strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoidpuddles Butif you can t try to slow down before...

Page 185: ...ust your parking lights to help makeyou more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra followingdistance And be especially careful whenyou pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index City Driving One of the biggestproblems with city streetsis the amo...

Page 186: ... drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaksa smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway asa passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you shouldbegin tocheck traffic Try to determinewhere youexpect to blend with the flow Try to merge into thegap at close to the pr...

Page 187: ...ney Wear comfortableclothing andshoesyou can easily drivein Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service haveit done before startingout Of course you ll findexperiencedand able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you cancheck before a ...

Page 188: ...st be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area your mirrors and your instruments frequently and takea nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway a...

Page 189: ...r 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 Don tswing 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 topof a hill be alert There could besomethingin your lane likea stalled car or an accident You may see hig...

Page 190: ...cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or acouple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow orIce Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ic...

Page 191: ...re Your anti lock brakes improveyour ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want tobegin stopping soonerthan you would on dry pavement See Anti lock in the Index Allow greaterfollowingdistance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until youhit a spot that s coveredwith ice On an otherwiseclear road ice p...

Page 192: ...ummon 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 ve been stoppedby the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep w...

Page 193: ...reserve the heat Start theengine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortablefrom the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm youcan get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorousexercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle Towing Four Wheel DriveOnly If your vehicle has wheel drive you may tow it behi...

Page 194: ...l of either propeller shaft is unnecessary 1 1 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 2 Insert the ignition keyinto the ignition switch and turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position This places the key into the OFF position which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain Unlocking the steering column will allow for p...

Page 195: ...uipment and it has tobe used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these areimportantfor your safety and thatof your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer If YouDo Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here aresome importantpoints 0 There are many different laws having todo with tr...

Page 196: ...ecial equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listedin your Warranty and Owner Assistance InformationBooklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any traileris an i...

Page 197: ...ounds 900kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipmentis veryimportant for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle whenyou install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when youremove the hitch If you don t sealthem deadly car...

Page 198: ...make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer 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 an...

Page 199: ...ire heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need morepassing distance up ahead whenyou re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to movethe trailer tothe left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the ...

Page 200: ...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 On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you have anautomatictransmission you should use D when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in D when towinga trailer ...

Page 201: ...be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral Release the parking brakes When YouAre Readyto Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedaldown while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the traileris clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someonepick up and store the choc...

Page 202: ...s a good idea to review these sections beforeyou start your trip Check periodically tosee that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Light Wiring See Trailer Wiring Harness in the Index Power Winches If you wish to usea power winch on your vehicle only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored NOTICE When operating a power winch on your vehicle always leave the transmission in the ne...

Page 203: ...problems that can occur on the road HazardWarningFlasher 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jumpstarting 5 3 TowingYourVehicle 5 7 Engine Overheating 5 11 EngineFanNoise 5 18 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 18 Changing a Flat Tire 5 19 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 32 5 1 ...

Page 204: ...rn signal lights will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on andoff Your flashers workno matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn t in I hazardwarning To turn off the 5 2 flashers pull outon the collar When the hazard warning flashersare on your turn signals won t work ...

Page 205: ...ly Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle evenif you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start thatway ToJump Start Your Vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground...

Page 206: ...se shift lever be sure the transfer case is not in N 7 Neutral needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turnoff all lights that aren t NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positi...

Page 207: ...ery Dead Battery Good Battery 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connectit to the positive terminal of the good battery 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t letthe other end touchanythinguntil the next step The other end of the negative cabledoesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with th...

Page 208: ...s much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start aftera few 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take while tries it probably needs service care that they don t touch each other orany other metal Remove CablesIn This Order 2 3 4 1 HeavyMetal 2 GoodBattery 3 Good Ba...

Page 209: ...ps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell thetowing service 0 That your vehicle has rear wheel drive or that it has the four wheel drive option 0 The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you can move the shiftlever for the transmission and shift the transfer case if you...

Page 210: ... with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lockfor this The transmission either automaticor manual should be in N Neutral and the transfer case either manual shiftor electronic shift ifyou have one shouldbe in 2 WHEEL two wheel drive The parking brake should be released 5 8 ...

Page 211: ...umper system will be damaged Use wheellift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehicle has thefour wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the rear wheels when towingfrom the front 5 9 ...

Page 212: ...l straps If your vehicle has thefour wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the front wheels when towing from therear 5 10 Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you have to If the vehicle mustbe towed on the rear wheels don tgo more than35 mph 56 km h or farther than50 miles 80km or your transmission willbe damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear drive wheel...

Page 213: ...ure gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine 1 NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 5 11 ...

Page 214: ... to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twiceas fast as normal idle speed Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes Nowsee if the warning st...

Page 215: ...tartthe engine again See if thefan speed increases whenidle speed isdoubledby pushingthe accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven tfound a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at or above the ADD mark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolan...

Page 216: ...e recommended coolant When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheatwarning continues there s one more thingyou can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool beforeyou do it 5 14 ...

Page 217: ...oling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turnthe pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t 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 5 15 ...

Page 218: ... turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theADD mark 5 16 ...

Page 219: ...ne fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix throughthe filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck I 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant beginsto flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on pressurecap line up like this 5 17 ...

Page 220: ... s unusualfor a tire to blow out while you re driving especiallyif you maintain your tires properly If air goes outof a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and ...

Page 221: ...e If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers I LBlocked Tire I The following steps will tell you how to use thejack and changea tire 5 19 ...

Page 222: ...remove the spare tire in order to reach the jack storage Yourjack wheel wrench and wheel blocks are stored in your vehicle s rear area alongthe left wall To remove yourjack cover on two door models turn the plastic wing nut to the left untilyou can pull it out Removethe jack cover To remove your jack cover on four door models pull up on the latch and remove the jack cover Wll the wheel blocks jack...

Page 223: ...or Models Jacking Tool Storage Four Door Models 1 Wheel Blocks 2 Eye Bolt 3 Rubberband 4 Cover Rear Mounted only 5 Cover 6 Bolt 1 Jack 2 Nut 3 WheelBlocks 4 Cover 5 RubberBand 6 Wheel Wrench 7 Wheel Wrench 8 Retainer 9 Jack 5 21 ...

Page 224: ...3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Hook Valve Stem Pointed Outboard Nut Retainer 2 wheel drive Retainer wheel drive SpareTire Valve Stem Pointed Rearward Wheel Carrier SpareTire Whee INut Floor Mounted Spare Tire P235 75R15 Tire Two Door Models 1 I 3 5 4 Steel Wheel 1 2 3 4 5 Nut Retainer Valve Stem Pointed Up Hook SpareTire 5 22 ...

Page 225: ...alve Stem Pointed Down 4 Hook 5 Spare Tire 1 Valve Stem Pointed Rearward 2 WheelCarrier 3 Spare Tire 4 WheelNut Inside Mounted Spare Tire Four Door Models 1 Hook 7 2 Spare Tire 3 Nut 4 Retainer 2 Wheel Drive 5 Retainer Wheel Drive 6 ValveStem Pointed Outboard 7 WheelCarrier 5 23 ...

Page 226: ...n order to have access to the jack storage To Remove the Side Mounted or Floor Mounted Spare Tire Reach into your tire s cover and unscrew the wingnut at the center of the wheel Remove it and the retainer Unhook the tirefrom the mounting bracket and remove the cover To Remove the Endgate Mounted Spare Tire Make sure the carrier arm is fully latched to the endgate Remove the tire s cover 5 24 ...

Page 227: ...wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts that securethe tire to the carrier Then lift the tireoff its mounting bracket Start with the jack wheel wrench and wheel blocks Rotate thejackhandle to the right That will raise thejack lifthead a little 5 25 ...

Page 228: ...ach your wheel nuts If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut they must be removedin order to get the wheel nuts Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel Remove these wheel nut caps before you take offthe hub cap If you havejust an aluminumor plastic molded hub cap pry it off with the chisel end of ...

Page 229: ...he socket endof the wheel wrench Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel duts Don t remove them yet Position thejack under the vehicle A B A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole A B a B 3 Your vehicle has a hole in theframe near each front wheel and a holein the spring hanger near each rear wheelfor thejack Fit thejack into the hole nearest theflat tire 5 27 ...

Page 230: ...e vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle b I Remove all the wheel nuts Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench to the right Raise the vehiclefar enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire 1 tofit 5 28 ...

Page 231: ...Take off the flat tire Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 5 29 ...

Page 232: ... end is toward the wheel Tighten eachnut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the left Lower the jack completely 5 30 ...

Page 233: ...nce as shown Remove the wheel blocks Storing The Jack and Spare Tire Return thejack wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location on the left wallof your vehicle s rear area Secure the items and replace the jack cover Put the flat tire in the rear area of your vehicle where the spare tire was stored 5 31 ...

Page 234: ... 40 Nom torque If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want todo when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method knownas rocking can help you get out when you re stuck butyou must use caution NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicleas well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy yo...

Page 235: ...htly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle hasthem If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Using the Recovery Hooks If you ever get stuckin sand mud ice or snow your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hoo...

Page 236: ...NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 34 ...

Page 237: ...6 8 Aircleaner 6 14 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 15 ManualTransmissionFluid 6 18 HydraulicClutch 6 20 RearAxle 6 20 Transfer Case 6 21 FrontAxle 6 22 Enginecoolant 6 23 PowerSteeringFluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 28 Brake Master Cylinder 6 29 ReplacingBrake SystemParts 6 30 Battery 6 31 Vehiclestorage 6 31 Bulb Replacement 6 32 Other MaintenanceItems 6 35 Loading Your Vehicle 6 39 Tires 6 ...

Page 238: ...Service Work If you wantto do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications in the Index You should keepa record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service workyou perform See Maintenance Record in th...

Page 239: ...m 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damageyour engine If you re using fuel rated at91 octane or higherand you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worryif you hear a little pinging noise whenyou re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don thave ...

Page 240: ... high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U S or Canada unleaded fuelmay be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission control...

Page 241: ...ehicle To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put thecap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise 6 5 ...

Page 242: ...t may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood 1 Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release 6 6 ...

Page 243: ...s retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood You may have a light that comes on when you lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood Prop 6 7 ...

Page 244: ...its retainer 1 Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground might not show the aqua1level 6 8 ...

Page 245: ...t or below the ADD line then you ll needto add someoil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For crankcasecapacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 6 9 ...

Page 246: ... for your vehicle will be identified with this new starburst symbol The starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine You should look for this on the front of the oil container and use only oils that displaythis new symbol 6 10 ...

Page 247: ...0 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREESC ANYOTHERGRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosit...

Page 248: ...nut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oils with the starburst symbol you shouldlook for oils with thedoughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above NOTICE If you use oils that do not have either the starburst symbol or an API SH or SG designation you can cause engine damage not coveredby your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets all the re...

Page 249: ...ghts Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big helpif you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What toDo with Used Oil Did youknow that usedengine oil contains certainelementsthat may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on y...

Page 250: ...engine loosen both wingnuts one on the duct and one on the cover Lift the air cleaner assembly up from the vehicle Open both clamps and lift off cover to change the filter While reassembling the air cleaner assembly ensure that the air cleaner cover tabs are fully inserted into the slots in the air cleaner housing the two wingscrewsare secured and thePCV air tube is properly seated in the left han...

Page 251: ... determine when tochange your fluid See ScheduledMaintenanceServices in the Index How to Check Becausethis operationcan be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at aGM dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure tofollow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading onthe dipstick NOTICE Too much ortoo little fluid can damage your transmission Too much ca...

Page 252: ...t check procedures To check transmissionfluid cold A cold checkis made after the vehicle has been sittingfor eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to idle theengine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you must pe...

Page 253: ...ick and wipe it with a clean ragor paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in theHOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 6 17 ...

Page 254: ...ith those labels are made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluids other than DEXRON I11or DEXR0N IIE is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission...

Page 255: ...low these steps 1 Remove the filler upper plug 2 Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottomof the filler plug hole 3 If the fluid level isgood install the plug and be sure it is fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps How to Add Fluid Here s how to add fluid Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended F...

Page 256: ...servoir and for the proper fluid See Owner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index How to check The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottomof the diaphragm when it s in place in the reservoir See the instructionson the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to che...

Page 257: ... Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four WheelDrive Most lubricantchecks in this sectionalso apply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance ...

Page 258: ...edule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottomof the filler plug hole you ll need to add some l...

Page 259: ...your vehicle will Give freezing protection down to 20 O F 29 O C or 34 F 37 O C in Canada and for vehicles with the cold climate option 0 Give boiling protection up to 258 O F 125O C Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights andgages work as they should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half an...

Page 260: ...lant level when the engine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the properway to add coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe propercoolant you don t have toadd extra inhibitors oradditives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When yourengineis ...

Page 261: ...re type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended See Service Replacement P a r tand Filter Recommendations in the Index 6 25 ...

Page 262: ...ecommended Power Steering Fluid I NOTICE Always turn the engine off before checking or adding power steering fluid The power steering cap is close to the fan and other moving parts How To Check Power Steering Fluid A A A P 6 26 Unscrew thecap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tightenit Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick When th...

Page 263: ...pen thecap labeled WASHERE U I D ONLY Add washer fluid untilthe bottle is full NOTICE 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid foIlow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 0 Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damageyour washer flsid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid 0 Fill your was...

Page 264: ... of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t workat all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as nec...

Page 265: ...ke fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE Don t let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid For example just afew drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damagebrake system parts so badly thatthey ll have tobe replaced Brake fluid can damage paint so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the ...

Page 266: ... complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealerif the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and fir...

Page 267: ...mal If you noticefuel leaks or fumes the causes should be found and correctedat once Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water toone of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or m...

Page 268: ...ace any bulbs be sure that all the lights are off and the engine isn t running Halogen Bulbs Headlights 6 Install the screws 6 32 3 4 5 Unplug the headlight Plug in the new bulb and putit in place Install the retainer to the headlight ...

Page 269: ...ssembly 2 Turn the socket to the left and pull it out 3 Turn the bulbto the left and pull it out of the socket 4 Put the new bulb in the socket and turn it to the right untilit is tight 5 Put the socket back into the assembly and turn the socket to the right until it locks in place 6 33 ...

Page 270: ... to remove it If the socket has a tab push the tabin while you turn the socket 5 Turn the bulb to the left to remove it 6 Put the new bulb into the socket and turn the bulb to the right 7 Put the socketinto the light assembly and turn the socket to the right 8 Install the light assembly and screws 9 Close the endgate until it locks in place 6 34 ...

Page 271: ...t must be cleaned and repacked Refer tothe MaintenanceScheduleto determinehow often this must be done Single Belt Accessory Drive Your new vehicle usesa serpentine belt thatis lighter and more durable than systems with several belts The belt runsover or around the pulleyson the engine A tensioner is used to keep the belt tight at all times The tensioner also makes replacing the belt easier If you ...

Page 272: ...s possible The air conditioning will not work when the temperature is below 40 F 4 C Lubrication Accelerator Control System Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determinehow often the accelerator linkage pivot points must be lubricated and what type of lubricant to use Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubricated Any cables that are worn or are hard to pull should be replac...

Page 273: ... extra lubricant when youare finished Window regulators and controls are inside the doors They are lubricated with a long lasting grease If lubrication is required your dealer should perform this service Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine how often to lubricate these items and what type of lubricant to use Lock Cylinders To be sure your locks operate properly they must be lubricated Ref...

Page 274: ...gine Control Module System This systemhas an oxygen 02 sensor that helps keep your engine s air fuel mixture at a proper level Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle If you use leaded fuel you could damage your oxygen 02 sensor and affect your vehicle s emissions Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON This light on your instrument panel lets you know when youremission system needs service ...

Page 275: ...tsfor the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out yourload equally onboth sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle An...

Page 276: ...r turn quickly or if there isa crash they ll keep going Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the CertificationEire label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory remember to subtract the weight of these thingsfrom the payload...

Page 277: ... to include the weight of everything you put init And remember to figure the weight of the people insideas part of your load Your dealer can help youdetermineyour GCWR Add on Equipment When you carry removableitems you may need to puta limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weighyour vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment NOTICE Your warranty doesn t cover ...

Page 278: ... vehicle If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you willhave a tire warranty folderfrom each of these manufacturers hfiafiun A Tire Pressure The Certificatioflire label which is on the driver s door lock pillar shows the corfect inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold meafis your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile...

Page 279: ...tion you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more How to Check Use agood quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especiallyif youhave radial tires which may look properly inflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be s...

Page 280: ...e this rotation pattern If your vehicle has front tires with different load ratings or tread designs such as all season vs on off road than the rear tires don t rotate your tires front to rear After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the CertificatiodTire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Inde...

Page 281: ...ure cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the CertificatiodTire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new hada Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPCSpec number oneach tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number Th...

Page 282: ...fied government test course For example a tire graded150would wearone and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100 The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however andmay depart significantlyfrom the normdue to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A 6 C The ...

Page 283: ...eneral Motors vehicles may vary with respectto these grades all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on General Motors vehicles All passenger type P Metric tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel All gnmenfand Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give ...

Page 284: ...eto have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your GM model I NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim Used Replacement Wheels 6 48 ...

Page 285: ... the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains onwill damage your vehicle Appearance Care I Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Someare toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dang...

Page 286: ... and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather witha clean damp cloth Your GM dealer has two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifterand a fdam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use themon vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set e Use a clean cloth or sponge a...

Page 287: ...ontainer label suds NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp You could scorch the 1 fabric 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First seeif you have to use solvent type cleanerat all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excess soilfrom the trim material witha clean dull knife or scrap...

Page 288: ...s stain then sponge the soiled area with cool If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier water If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to1 cup 250ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightlywith solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Such as candy icecream mayonnaise chilisauce and u...

Page 289: ... Sprayscontaining silicones or waxes may cause annoyingreflections 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 Glass Glass should becleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t use abrasive cleaners on g...

Page 290: ... clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemicaldetergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft ...

Page 291: ...as a GM White SidewallTire Cleaner You can use a stiff brush with the cleaner Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stickor squeak Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent applicationmay be required See Recommended Fluids Lubricants inthe Index Sheet Metal Damage If your veh...

Page 292: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areasof the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemicalfal...

Page 293: ...abricCleaner 23 oz 0 680L GlassCleaner 1050429 6 lbs 2 72 kg Multi Purpose Powder Cleaner Cleans white and black tires Spot and stain removal on leather or vinyl Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric Glass cleaning and spot cleaningon vinyls Cleans vinyl and cloth on door trim seats and carpet also tires and mats 1051055 16oz 0 473L Preservatone 1051398 8 oz 0 237L Spot Lifter Vinyl top dress...

Page 294: ...ehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can seeit if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration 6 58 ...

Page 295: ...Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is theengine code This code will help ou identify yourengine specifications andreplacementparts 1 l P 6 59 ...

Page 296: ... model designation paintinformation and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this labelis not removed from the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Someadd on electrical equ...

Page 297: ...c be sure to getit fixed Power Windows and Other Power Optjons Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protectthe power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Trailer Wiring Harness The optional seven wire trailer wiring harnessis protected by an in line fuse in the battery feed wire T...

Page 298: ...ction Capacities and Specification Charts Replacement Parts Replacementpart numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM truck dealer Engine Identification Engine Desc...

Page 299: ...uarts 3 8 Liters 4 Quarts 3 8 Liters QUANTITY With Filter 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be checked Do notoverfill Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE StandardTank All quantities areapproximate Lamp and Bulb Data EXTERIORLAMPS Headlamps Halogen Backup Lamp License Lamp Tail andStop Lamps Marker Lamp Front Marker Lamp Rear Parking and Sign...

Page 300: ...number indicates that the bulb and base are one assembly and must be replaced as such Anti lock Brake Warning Indicator Utility Models Anti lock Brake Warning Indicator Utility Models Brake SystemWarning Indicator Brake SystemWarning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lights Indicator Daytime Running Lights Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator High Beam Indicator In...

Page 301: ...amp Service Engine Soon Seat Belt Indicator Shift Indicator PRNDL Tachometer Warning Band Turn Signal Indicator UpshiftIndicator Upshift Indicator With StandardCluster With DigitalCluster 1 PC 194 1 1 1 2 1 1 PC194 PC 194 PC 194 PC74 PC74 PC194 6 65 ...

Page 302: ...ER RADIO G I El El El SHUNT HORN DM TAIL PLS 1 ECM B El SHUNT E l INST PLS E l PWR ACC IGNlGAU BRAKE STOP HA2 r Y J m m m301m TURN BIU HTR AIC RADIO ECM I PWR WDO WIPER Fuse Legend 10Amp Red 0 15Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 25 Amp Clear 30 Amp Green r 6 66 ...

Page 303: ... Compr Lamps Cig Lighter IGN GAGES STOP HAZ TAIL LMPS TURN B U Indicator Lightsand Gages Rear Defogger Relay Cruise Control Four WheelDrive Indicator Light Rear Defogger Timer Seat Belt Timer 0 2 Sensor VTC Relay Auto Trans RR Defog Switch 0 Spd Warning Export DRL Relay ISRV and Vanity Stop Lights Hazard Flasher Warning Lights Chime Module Light Switch Tailpark Lights Digital Cluster License Lamp ...

Page 304: ...Converter Clutch Daytime Running Light Canada Only 10Amp Trailer Wiring Harness CD PlayerRadio Electric Shift Transfer Case Module Aux Pwr Outlet In line fuse Fuse is attached to fuse block Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendatons ENGINE VIN OIL FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER PCV VALVE SPARK PLUGS FUEL FILTER RADIATOR CAP 4 3L 2 PF52 A773C CV789C CR43TSM GF481 RC36 Use copper cored resistor t...

Page 305: ... your vehicle needs refrigerant besure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your GM dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE R 12 SYSTEM C 60 All Quantities Are Approximate QUANTITY 2 50 lbs 1 134 kg 6 69 ...

Page 306: ...I Notes 6 70 ...

Page 307: ... 3 Selecting The Proper MaintenanceSchedule 7 3 MaintenanceScheduleI 7 4 MaintenanceScheduleII 7 6 Explanationof ScheduledMaintenanceServices 7 7 Owner Checks and Services 7 10 At Least Once a Month 7 10 At Least Once a Year 7 10 Periodic MaintenanceInspections 7 12 Recommended Fluids Lubricants 7 13 MaintenanceRecord 7 16 Service Station Checks 7 17 protection I Plan Have you purchased the GM Pro...

Page 308: ...lps keep your vehicle in good working condition but it also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important componentscan significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissionsfrom your vehicle To help protectour environment ...

Page 309: ...ee Off Road Driving With YourFour wheel Drive Vehicle inthe Index use theproper fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule Your driving conditions and how you use your vehicle will help you determinewhich scheduleto use The schedules are found later in this section MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I Is any one of these truefor your vehicle Most tripsare less than 4 miles 6 kilometers...

Page 310: ...rces Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges thatall recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded T0801 T1101 ...

Page 311: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I continued THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER60 000 MILESAT THE SAME INTERVALS T08021T1102 7 5 ...

Page 312: ...onControlService See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services inthe Index The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2WD Only 0 0 Models Inspection Inspection 0 0 0 maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all reco...

Page 313: ... specified on the proper maintenanceschedule or at everyengine oil change whichever comes first Balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperatureis 10 F 12 C or higher When the weather is cold let them warm up before lubricating themor they could bedamaged Also be sure tocheck all the vehicle fluid levels at this time COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE Drain flush and refill the system with new or ...

Page 314: ...PECTION Clean wires and inspect for burns cracksor other damage Check the wire boot fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs Replace wires as needed 10 ENGINE TIMING CHECK AND DISTRIBUTOR CHECK Adjust timing to underhood label specifications Inspect the inside and outside of the distributorcap and rotorfor cracks carbon tracking and corrosion Clean or replace as needed fuel tank cap and lines...

Page 315: ...5 000miles 24 135kilometers and refill Standard Differential Check fluid level and add as needed at every oil change In dusty areas or trailer towing applications drain fluid every 15 000miles 24 135kilometers and refill More frequent lubrication may be requiredfor off road use 15 BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION When theengine oil is changed inspect thelines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks crack...

Page 316: ...st Once a Year Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication Lubricate key lock cylinders with one of the lubricants recommended in this section Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the manual parking brake and the regular brake See Brakes and Parking Brake in the Index Do not use the accelerator pedal 3 Be read...

Page 317: ...slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicleis held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Apply the regular brake and shift to P Park Release the manual parking brake then slowly release the regular brake Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operanon lnspect belt system including webbing buckles latch plates retractors guide...

Page 318: ...l external depositsfrom pulley Do not oil any acceleratoror cruise control cables Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Exhaust System Inspection Inspect thecompletesystem Inspectthe body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connectionsor other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor...

Page 319: ...or SH SG CD or SGKD etc To determinethe preferred viscosityoil for your vehicle s engine e g SAE 5W 30 see Engine Oil in the Index Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycolbase antifreeze or an approvedrecycled coolant conformingto GM Spectification No 1052103 HydraulicClutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent Delco Supreme 11 brake fluid GM PartNo 1052535 orDOT 3 GM 6038 M GM Part ...

Page 320: ... SAE 80W 90 gear lubricant or GM Part No 1052271 DEXRON IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 105 1855 Chassislubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Catagory LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 Chassislubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Catagory LB orGC LB GM Part No 1052497 a Engine oil GM Part No 1050109 b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Catagory LB GM P...

Page 321: ... LB GM Part No 1052497 GM Optikleen washer solvent GM PartNo 1051515 or equivalent Dielectric silicone grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent Endgate Mounted SpareTire Multi purpose lubricant meeting Carrier If Equipped Outer requirementsof GM Part EndgateHandle PivotPoints and No 12345120 Hinges Gas Line Gas Line De Icer GM Part No 1051516 7 15 ...

Page 322: ...ce Services is performed record the date odometerreading services performed list item numbers and who performed the services in the appropriate column In addition retain copiesof your receipts It is suggested that receipts be kept with your Owner s Manual TO001 7 16 ...

Page 323: ...o perform these under hood checks at each fuel fill Check the engine oil level and add if necessary 0 Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary 0 Check the windshieldwasher fluid level and add if necessary See the Index under theseitems for informationon how tocheck them ...

Page 324: ...e r floor see Page 6 42 Battery The Delco Freedom battery needs no water c 4 b 1 See Page 6 31 Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank See Page 6 23 Engine Oil See Page 6 8 Transmission Fluid Automatic See Page 6 15 Manual See Page 6 18 g a c i t y 20 U S Gal 76 0L Use only 87 Octane or higher See Page 6 3 Cold Tire Pressure See tire loading sticker on the inside of ...

Page 325: ...ustomerSatisfaction Procedure 8 2 CustomerAssistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired TDD 8 3 GM Participation inBBB AUTO LINE Alternative DisputeResolution Reporting Safety Defects To the UnitedStates Government 8 4 Program 8 3 Reporting Safety Defects To the Canadian Government 8 5 Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors 8 5 RoadsideAssistance 8 6 CourtesyTransportation 8 6 Service Publicati...

Page 326: ...r in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 13 15 In all other overseas locations contact GM North American Export Sales in Canadaby calling 1 416 644 4 1 12 As of October4 1993 call 1 905 644 4112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assi...

Page 327: ...r GMC Truck dealer are committedto making sure you arecompletely satisfied withyour new vehicle Our experiencehas shown if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequatelyaddressed theCustomerSatisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may beinstances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreementreg...

Page 328: ...y require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contactthe BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the GMC Truck CustomerAssistance Center at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800462 8782 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or deat...

Page 329: ...io KlG 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainlyhope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Truck Consumer Relations 31E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call usat 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof ...

Page 330: ...on The GMC Truck Commitment Plus Program offers courtesy transportation for customerswhen obtaining warranty service The CourtesyTransportationProgramis available to retail purchasers of Commitment Plus eligible 1994 GMC light duty trucks This program is offered in conjunction with the 36 month 36 000 mile BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty courtesy transportation 0 In Canada please con...

Page 331: ... GMC Truck regularlysends its dealers useful service bulletins about GMC Truckproducts GMCTruck monitors product performancein the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to theproper use and careof your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if done o...

Page 332: ...ently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see toit that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1989 1994 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you wantan additional orderingform for an index ora subscription just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you one A...

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Page 334: ...eBoxLiterature in avinylportfoliowhich includes all of these publications Ask for form number 15959049 it costs 15 00 SERVICE MANUALSFORALLLIGHTDUTYTRUCKS Model 1994 C K Models NATP 9431 K 1994 G Van NATP 9457K 1 20 00 1994 P3 P G Models NATP 9432K 120 00 1994 Safari 30K 1994 S T Models NATP 9429K 1 20 00 Includes ServiceManual UnitRepairManual Driveability Emissions andElectricalDiagnosisManual P...

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Page 337: ...sette Deck 3 12 Anti Theft Feature CD System 3 22 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 18 CompactDiscCare 3 24 AutomaticTransmission 2 20 Fluid 6 15 Axle Front 6 22 Rear 6 20 RearLocking 2 25 AM FM Stereo AudioSystemwith Cassette Deck and Equalizer 3 15 B Battery 6 31 Belts See Safety Belts BetterBusinessBureauMediation r 5s 8 3 Blizzard 4 34 Brakes Anti lock 4 6 Fluid 6 29 6 30 Four wheel Anti lock 4 7 Le...

Page 338: ... and Tires 6 55 Windshield 6 54 AMRadio 3 9 AM FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc CD System 3 20 AM FM Stereo Audio System 3 11 AM F Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck 3 14 AM FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer 3 17 ComfortControls 3 2 Convenience Net 2 63 Coolant See Engine Cooling System Capacity 6 63 Crankcasecapacity 6 63 CruiseControl 2 44 IncreaseSpeed 2 46 OnHills 2 48 Cl...

Page 339: ... Passing 4 10 Skidding 4 12 Throughwater 2 19 4 23 Uphill 4 17 Winter 4 32 WithaTrailer 4 37 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Freeway 4 28 Stuck in Deep Snow 4 32 5 32 E Electrical System AccessoryPowerOutlet 2 56 Add on Equipment 6 60 Endgate 2 8 Electric Glass Release 2 9 MountedSpareTireCarrier 2 10 Adding Coolant 5 13 6 24 Engine Aircleaner 6 14 Coolant Block Heater 2 19 3 5 6 13 Coolant 6 23 6 63 Exhaust 2...

Page 340: ...dWasher 6 28 FogLamps 2 50 Four WheelDrive 2 31 6 21 TransferCase 2 3 1 2 33 6 21 FrontAxle 6 22 Fuel 6 3 FillingYourTank 6 5 ForeignCountries 6 4 Gage 2 76 Gasolinesfor Cleaner Air 6 4 TankCapacity 6 63 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 60 6 66 FuseBlock 6 61 Headlights 6 61 6 63 Power Windows and Other Power Options 6 61 TrailerWiringHarness 6 61 WindshieldWipers 6 61 Fluid Gages 2 76 CoolantTemperature...

Page 341: ...der 6 6 LatchesandHinge 6 36 Release 6 6 Hydraulicclutch 6 20 Hydroplaning 4 26 RearWindowDefogger 3 5 Horn 2 37 If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 32 Ignitionswitch 2 15 Inflation TirePressure 6 42 Jackstorage 5 20 Jumpstarting 5 3 KeyReleaseLever 2 17 KeylessEntrySystem 2 11 BatteryReplacement 2 12 MatchingTransmitter 2 12 Keys 2 3 L Labels Certificatioflire 6 39 Lights 2 50 BulbReplaceme...

Page 342: ...nkage 6 35 Front Wheel Bearings Two Wheel Drive 6 35 Hood Latches and Hinge 6 36 Lockcylinders 6 37 RearAxle 6 20 RecomendedLubricants 7 13 TransferCase 6 21 Luggagecarrier 2 78 Propeller Shaft Slip SplinesAJniversal Joints 6 37 Maintenance OtherItems 6 35 PeriodicInspections 7 12 Record 7 16 ScheduledMaintenance 7 3 Underbody 6 56 WhenTowingaTrailer 4 37 Master Cylinder See Brakes Mirrors 2 53 Co...

Page 343: ...s 8 7 SteeringFluid 6 26 RadiatorPressure Cap 6 25 Radio see Audio Systems RearWindowDefogger 3 5 RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 13 RecoveryHooks 5 33 Replacement Parts 6 62 ReportingSafetyDefects 8 4 Roadside Assistance 8 6 Rocking YourVehicle 5 33 S SafetyBelts 1 8 Cieaning Checking Restraint System Child Restraints Children Small Children and Babies Extender Lap Lapshoulder Largechildren Ques...

Page 344: ...cks 7 17 Shift Indicator Light 2 24 2 74 Shifting Into Park 2 26 SingleBeltAccessoryDrive 6 35 Sliding Rear QuarterWindow 2 36 SpareTire 5 24 Endgate MountedCarrier 2 10 Removal 5 24 SpecificationCharts 6 62 Speedometer 2 65 StartingyourEngine 2 17 Steering 4 8 InEmergencies 4 9 Tips 4 8 StorageCompartments 2 58 GarageDoorOpener 2 61 Sunvisors 2 55 Service T Tachometer 2 67 Theft 2 14 Thermostat 6...

Page 345: ...ive Manual Shiftspeeds 2 24 ShiftLight 2 24 Tripodometer 2 66 Transmission Torque Lock Automatic Transmission 2 27 TurnSignaUMultifunctionLever 2 38 V Vehicle DamageWarnings vii IdentificationNumber 6 58 6 59 Storage 6 31 Symbols v11 vm IX x VentilationSystem 3 3 AirVents 3 3 Tips 3 2 Voltmeter 2 77 W Warning Devices Other 5 3 Hazard 5 2 Lights Gages and Indicators 2 67 Alignment and Tire Balance ...

Page 346: ...WindshieldWasher 2 42 Rearwasher 2 43 WasherFluid 6 28 WinterDriving 4 32 Wipers Windshield 2 41 Bladechatter 6 54 Bladecleaning 6 54 BladeInserts 6 36 Rear 2 43 I 10 ...

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