GMC 1994 Sonoma Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1994 Sonoma

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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 procedure in the GMCTruck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Thanks forchoosin...

Page 4: ...after that time without further notice For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for GMC Truck Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietuires cunacfiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guideen francais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500Bonhi...

Page 5: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models REGULAR CAB CLUB COUPE EXTENDED CAB 111 ...

Page 6: ... the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems onthe Road This section tells you what to doif you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engineoverheating Section 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how tokeep your vehicle running properly and looking good Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Services This section tells you when to perform vehicle ...

Page 7: ...IONS 1 6 Each section of this manual begins with a brief list of its contents so you can often find at a glanceif a section contains the information you want SECTION 7 This section of the manual covers the maintenance required for your vehicle SECTION 8 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE This section includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the Roadside Assistance...

Page 8: ... could hurt you if you were to ignorethe warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do tohelp avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circlewith a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen ...

Page 9: ...id the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTIONand NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words You ll also seewarning labels onyour vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION orNOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery A Caurlon Possible In...

Page 10: ...ver your vehicle is driven I I I I Fasten Safety Door LocMUnlock Belts These symbols have to do with your lights I Master Lighting Switch pf 6 c 3 Turn Signal Direction Parking Lights Daytime RunningLights A Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lights Headlight High Beam ...

Page 11: ...ndshield Windshield Windshield Off Washer Defroster Wiper 0 Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature flaftery Charging System 1 BRAKE I Brake SHIFT L Shift Light p3 Fuel Engine Oil Pressure ...

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

Page 13: ...y Belts Work 1 8 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly Adults Driver Position Lap Shoulder Belt Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Right FrontPassenger Position Center Passenger Position LapBelt Rear Seat Passenger Positions Children Smaller Children and Babies ChildRestraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Safety...

Page 14: ...our left to unlock it Slide the seat to where you wantit Then release the leverand t r yto move the seat with yourbody to make sure the seat is locked into place Front Seat Easy Entry Only Move the lever under the frontof the seat up to unlock it Slide the seat towhere you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seatwith your body tomake sure the seat is locked into place ...

Page 15: ...ch oadjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up onthe lever and the seatwill go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving 1 3 ...

Page 16: ...ly unless you come to a sudden stop Then it will lock inplace There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you That s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 1 4 ...

Page 17: ...n and out of the rearvehicle area 0 When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward thewhole seat will slide forward 0 After someone gets intothe rear seat area move the right front seatback to itsoriginal position Then move the seat rearward until it locks To get out again tilt the seatbackfully forward ...

Page 18: ...the seatis in place then move the seatback to avertical position To store the seat fold the seatback down on the cushion then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panels Don t let thesafety belts be damaged by the hinges or the latches Safety belts should be foldedand stored between the seat cushion and seatback Head Restraints The head restraints in this vehicle are not adjusta...

Page 19: ...x In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be ina crash If you do have 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 cansurvive and sometimes walk a...

Page 20: ...After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fastas it goes 1 8 ...

Page 21: ...When the bikehits the block it stops But the child keeps going rake the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just aseat onwheels I Put someone on it 1 9 ...

Page 22: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the 1 1 10 vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 23: ... if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q Why don t they just putin air bags sopeople won t haveto wear A Air bags are in some vehicles today and will be inmore of them in the future Butthey are supplementalsystems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag sy...

Page 24: ...ety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to Run or Start a light will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts Unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled a tone will also sound How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for peopleof adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And the...

Page 25: ...escribes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock thedoor 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 1 13 ...

Page 26: ...tch plate to make sure it issecure 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 you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt ...

Page 27: ...u slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash Q What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection thi...

Page 28: ...sly hurt ifyour shoulder beltis too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 16 ...

Page 29: ...Q What s wrong with this 8 A The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder atall times I 1 17 ...

Page 30: ...dth of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted makeit straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 18 ...

Page 31: ...tway to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When asafety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety beltworks the sameway asthe driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this part Wh...

Page 32: ...Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat someone can sit in thecenter position A i When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...

Page 33: ...Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers Extended CabJump Seats Lap Belt These arereserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crasks...

Page 34: ...ilt the latch plate a littleand pull the belt To make it shorter pull the beltas shown until it is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of the driver s safety belt see Driver Position in the Index Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Don t use child restraints on these seats ...

Page 35: ...tion That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Childrenand Babies ...

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Page 37: ...securedproperly in the center except 60 40 bench seat or right front passenger seat If you have a60 40 split bench seat you must use the right front passenger seat Keep inmind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in a collision orsudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraintin your vehicle even when no child isin it Top Strap If your child ...

Page 38: ...ng the lap belt See the earlier section 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 3 4 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The ch...

Page 39: ...e child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over 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 abouthow to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult orlarger child pas...

Page 40: ...lt See the earlier section about the too strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the 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 ...

Page 41: ...ease button is positioned so you would be able to 4 Buckle the belt unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 6 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way outof the retractor to set the lock To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 1 29 ...

Page 42: ...ll move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice achild should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulderbelt can provide Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash ...

Page 43: ...Children who aren t buckled up can strike otherpeople who are 1 31 ...

Page 44: ...ild s face orneck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one A CAUTION Never do this Here a child issitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash thechild might slide under the belt The belt s forcewould then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could c...

Page 45: ... are working properly Look forany loose parts ordamage If you see anything that might keep a restraintsystem from doing itsjob haveit repaired Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash If you ve had a crash doyou need new belts After avery minor collision nothingmay be necessary But if the belts were stretched as theywould be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see a l...

Page 46: ...ee 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 canfind the model number on the CertificatiodTire label of your vehicle See CertificatiodTire Label in the Index The model number on the replacement belt must belisted on the safety belt you want to replace Pull shoulderbelt all the way ou...

Page 47: ... problem ror explanation of vehicle symbols refer to Vehicle Symbols in the Introduction Keys 2 3 Your Doors and How They Work 2 5 SideDoors 2 5 DoorLocks 2 6 Tailgate 2 7 Theft 2 8 NewVehicleBreak In 2 9 Ignitionswitch 2 10 Starting Your Engine 2 12 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 2 14 Automatic Transmission 2 16 Five Speed Manual Transmission 2 19 Locking Rear Axle 2 21 ParkingBrake 2 21 Par...

Page 48: ...ane Change Indicator 2 34 Headlight High LowBeam 2 36 Windshield Wipers 2 36 WindshieldWasher 2 37 Cruise Control 2 39 Lights 2 45 Mirrors 2 48 Accessory Power Outlets 2 51 CigaretteLightedAshtray 2 52 Storage Compartments 2 53 InstrumentCluster 2 55 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 58 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL Feed Wire 2 67 Trailer Wiring Harness 2 68 ...

Page 49: ...Keys The square shaped key is for the ignition only ...

Page 50: ...r or a qualified locksmith how to make extrakeys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of newfeatures that can help prevent theft Butyou can have a lot of trouble gettinginto your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in Sobe sureyou have...

Page 51: ...Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside lift the handle and pull the door open To open the door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open 2 5 ...

Page 52: ... unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key From the inside To lock the door slide the lever on your inside door to LOCK To unlock the door slide the lever on your inside doortoward you You will see a red area on the lever ...

Page 53: ... unlock the doors push on the raised area next to the key symbol 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 close thedoor Tailgate You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handlewhile pulling the tailgate down When you put the tailgate back up be sure it latches securely 2 7 ...

Page 54: ...e put on it can make it imDossibleto steal However there are ways you can help Key in the nition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steerin...

Page 55: ...all the doors exceptthe driver s 0 Then take the door key with you New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t needan elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 kmk orless for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t drive at any one speed fast orslow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts 0 ...

Page 56: ...you inserted the key NOTICE Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle LOCK This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theftdeterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steer...

Page 57: ...ition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Lever The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release lever is used To Remove theKey Turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release lever down at the same time Keeping your finger on the lever pull the key straight out On automatic transmissio...

Page 58: ...our gear selector to neutral while starting the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature To start your 2 2 Liter engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to Start When the engine starts let goof the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seco...

Page 59: ...OTICE Holding yourkey in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in Start If it doesn tstart in three seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds oruntil it starts 3 If your engine still won t start or ...

Page 60: ...le towed see the partof this manual thattells howto do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing YourVehicle in the Index Driving Through Deep Standing Water I NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Engine...

Page 61: ...e warm up Usually the coolantheater should be plugged in a minimumof four hoursprior to startingyour vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open thehood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into anormal grounded 110 volt outlet NOTICE After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could...

Page 62: ...ing here we ask that you contact a GM dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealercan give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever P Park This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily ...

Page 63: ...er your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow ice orsand without damaging your transmission see If You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice orSnow in the Index N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicle is being towed ...

Page 64: ...o into Overdrive You should use D Third Gear when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hills or foroff road driving 2 Second Gear This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 Second Gear on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select 2 Second ...

Page 65: ...hift into 1 First Gear Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the acceleratorpedal You can shift into I First Gear when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into I 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 0 2 Second Gear Press the clutch p...

Page 66: ...hifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Also use R Reverse along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle Shift Light If you have a manual transmission you have a SHIFT light This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy When this light comes on you can shift to the next higher gear if weather road and traffic c...

Page 67: ...works like a standard axlemost of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on T...

Page 68: ...a hill See Parking on Hills in the Index That section shows how to turn your front wheels If you are towinga trailer and are parking on any hill See Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting Info Pyy Park AutomaticTransmissionModels Only 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake ...

Page 69: ...ith a manual transfer case shift lever be sure the transfer case is in a drivegear not in N Neutral 4 Move the ignition key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in P Park Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission Models Only 2 23 ...

Page 70: ... P Park BEFORE you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Before you get out of your vehicle turn off your engine put your manual transmission in R 7 Reverse and firmly appl...

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Page 72: ...can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly Youor others could beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground alwaysset your parking ...

Page 73: ...wheel drive move the transfer case shift lever to 4HI or 4LO You should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions however I N TICE I Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long timeon dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Manual Transfer Case An indicator lightnear the lever shows you the transfer case settings 0 NSETPARK BRAKE 4LO 2 27 ...

Page 74: ...tra traction You may never need 4LO It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose 4LO if you were driving off road in sand mud or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills You can shift from 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is moving It is not necessary for you to press the transfer case shift lever button Your front axle will engage faster if you take your f...

Page 75: ...r front axle to give you extra traction You may never need 4LO It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose 4LO if you were driving off road in sand mud deep snow and climbing ordescending steep hills Amber indicator lightsin the switches show you which setting you are in The indicator lightswill come on briefly when you turn on theignition and one will stay on If the lights do n...

Page 76: ...is will get you into 4L0 but you should take your vehicle in for serviceso normal operation can be restored To shift from 4LO to 4HI Your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in N Neutral and the clutch pedal depressed The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4HI s...

Page 77: ...ach of the side doors Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN The driver swindow switch has an express feature that allows it tolower faster than the passenger s window The driver sdoor also has a switch for the passengerwindows Push the down arrow on the switch to lower thewindow Push the up arrow on the switchto raise thewindow 2 31 ...

Page 78: ...Out Windows Extended Cab Push 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 If your vehicle has rear swing out windows just unlatch them at their clasps and push out on the glass to open them 2 32 ...

Page 79: ...ering wheel before you drive You 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 wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortablelevel then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving 2 33 ...

Page 80: ...Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer 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 or a 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 ...

Page 81: ...er is used With this flasherinstalled the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulbis burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working Operation of Lights Although your vehicle s lighting system headlights parking lights fog lamps sidemarker lights and taillights meets all applicable federal lighting requirements certain states and provinc...

Page 82: ... the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it Windshield Wipers When the high beams are on this blue indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wipersymbol on it 2 36 ...

Page 83: ... 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 the windshield carefully loosen orthaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker will stop the...

Page 84: ...r adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tankonly 3 4 full whenit s very cold This allows for expansion which coulddamage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your win...

Page 85: ...40k d h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal the Cruise Control will shut off 2 39 ...

Page 86: ...Get up to the speed you want 0 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it Take your foot off the accelerator pedal ...

Page 87: ...move the Cruise Control switch from ON to WA Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate longerthan half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release theswitch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don thold the...

Page 88: ...n release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second Move the Cruise switch from ON to IUA Resume Accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to IUA Resume Accelerate Each time you do this your vehicle will go about I mph 1 6 km h faster 2 4...

Page 89: ...you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the Cruise Controlspeed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower g...

Page 90: ...he Cruise Control To Erase Speed Memory Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission 0 Move the Cruise switch to OFF When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased ...

Page 91: ...ts 0 Taillights License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights 0 Transfer Case Shift Indicator Panel Push theswitch marked OFF to turn off your lights Turn the switch to the right of the headlightswitch up to make your instrument panel and transfer case lights brighter Turn the switch all the way up until it clicks to turn on the interior lights Turn the switchdown to dim your instrument panel and t...

Page 92: ...mps won t work The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under the headlight switch Press the left side of the switch to turn thefog lamps on and the right side of the switch to turn them off A light will glow in the right side of the switch when they are on Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlights Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your...

Page 93: ...s DRL is required on new vehicles sold in Canada The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when 0 The ignition is on The headlight switch is off and The parking brake is released When you turn on your headlights the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on When you turn off the headlights the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change t...

Page 94: ... Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlights or parking lights are turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACC To turn the tone off turn the dimmer switch all the way down Dome Light Mirrors Inside Mirror If your vehicle has optional map lights they will automatically come on for approximately 15seconds when either front door is opened or until the ignition is turned toRUN or AC...

Page 95: ... to RUN or ACC for the map lights to come on Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just seethe side of your vehicle Manual mirrors should be adjusted by pressing the glass as needed Some vehicles come with a remote control switch for adjusting the outside mirrors Find the switch on the driver s side door Move the switch to the right or left to choose the mirror then move the switc...

Page 96: ...r right side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from 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 that can be pulled out for additional glareprotection Your visor will have a strap for holding small items such as maps 2 50 ...

Page 97: ...top of the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install These circuits areprotected by a fuse and have maximum current levels NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods wi...

Page 98: ...ent when it s ready That can make it overload damaging the lighterand the heating element The ashtray must be completely pulled out to open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited Don t putpapers andother things that burninto your ashtray If you do cigarettes orother smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To remove the ashtray lift the release...

Page 99: ... leverin the front of the consolewhile lifting the top of the console Your console also includes a handy place to hold cups To open your glove box squeezethe lever at the top of the glovebox and lower the door Two cup depressions are provided for your convenience but the glovebox should not be open while driving 2 53 ...

Page 100: ...our radio may be used to hold small items You will find a storage pocket on eachof the front doors YOUalso have a storagepocket on the back of your bucketor 60 40bench seats I Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat 2 54 ...

Page 101: ... 2 Instrument Cluster 3 Air ConditionerEIeater 4 Glove Box 5 Sound System 6 Cigarette Lighter 7 Brake Release Handle 8 Light Switches 9 Electronic Transfer Case 10 Fog Lamp Switch 11 Ashtray 12 Storage Compartment Instrument Cluster 2 55 ...

Page 102: ...either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Tamper Resistant Odometer Standard Cluster I Tachometer Cluster Your odometer is tamper resistant It will show silver lines between the numbers 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 total of the old odometer then it must be But if ...

Page 103: ...etely push the button near the readout Tachometer I 4 The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer has a differentlimit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range yellow warning range and red danger range Normal operating range shows your engine speed during normal driving conditions For example when t...

Page 104: ... your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the det...

Page 105: ...away This lightshould come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closerto the floor It may take longerto stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for servi...

Page 106: ...t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 210 This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant has over...

Page 107: ... it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or itcomes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon I 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 be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This ...

Page 108: ...normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or otherproblems causing low oil pressure NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Indicator Lights Indicator lights go on when you use your turn signals change from low beam headlights to high beams or when you use your hazard fla...

Page 109: ...ate that you have problems with a generator drivebelt or another electrical problem Have it 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 to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Check Gages Light This Check Gages light is on the instrument cluster and will come on briefly whe...

Page 110: ... light ison whenever the ignition is on and the headlight switch and parking brake are off For more details about DRL see Lights in this section This amber SHIFT indicator light ison the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions The SHIFTindicator light will help you get the best fuel economy See Shift Indicator Light in this section 2 64 ...

Page 111: ...gh beam headlights For more details about high beams see Headlight High Low Beam Changer inthis section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator This lightwith 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 and Lane Change Signal in this section 2 65 ...

Page 112: ...uel gage 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads f 111 It takes alittle more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was halffull but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when...

Page 113: ...ing in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL Feed Wire Your vehicle includes aCenter High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL located above the rear window If equipment such as a cap orcamper is installed a w...

Page 114: ...re is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember This harness has a 30 Amp in line fused battery feed wire and no connector and should be wired by a qualified service person Attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strapit to your vehicle s frame rail Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn t bend or break but not so loose that it drags on the ground Store the h...

Page 115: ...em 3 2 Heater Controls 3 3 HeatedAit ConditioningControls 3 4 Audio Systems 3 5 Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater 3 5 FMStereo 3 6 AM 3 6 AMStereo 3 6 How to Operate Your ETR AM Radio 3 7 Howto Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio System 3 8 How to Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System 3 10 How to Operate Your ETR AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer 3 13 Care of ...

Page 116: ...conditioning fan is 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 workfar better reducing the chanceof fogging the insideof your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turnthe blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ductsof snow and moisture and re...

Page 117: ...air conditioning your heater controls will look like this The switch on the righthand side changes the fan speed To increase the fan speed push the switch upward toward HI To decrease the fan speed push the switch downward toward LO The upper knob changes the air temperature Turn the knob right clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob left counterclockwise for cooler air The lower knob changes the h...

Page 118: ...g is useful in cool weather when you have fog orice on the windshield or sidewindows DEF This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents and some through the heater vents This setting is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield Heater Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning your heaterhir conditioning controls will look like this Before using yo...

Page 119: ...r floor vent and the windshield defroster vents This setting is useful in cool weather when you have fog or iceon the windshield or sidewindows DEF This settingdirects most air through the windshield defroster vents and some through the heater vents This setting is useful when you have fog or iceon the windshield Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater If you use the optional engine coolantheate...

Page 120: ...Delco system can receive C QUAM stereo broadcasts Many AM stations around the country use C QUAM to produce stereo though some do not C QUAM isa registered trademark of Motorola Inc If your Delco system can get C QUAM your STEREO light will come on when you re receiving it NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your ehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure...

Page 121: ...AL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance Lower Knob Rotate the lower knob to tune in radio stations The control ring behind the lower knob is non functional Pushbuttons The four pushbuttonslet you return to favorite stations You can set the pushbuttons forup to six favorite AM stations Just Tune in the station you want Press the SET pushbutton SETappe...

Page 122: ...the clock just Press the SET pushbutton Within 5 seconds press and hold MINS until the correct minute appears on the display 0 Press and hold HRS until the correct hour appears on the display TREBLE Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response If the station is weak or noisy slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise BASS Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response Adju...

Page 123: ...nthear speaker balance SEEK Press the SEEK button to cause thereceiver to SEEK the next higher station and stop SCAN When you press SCAN the radio will go to the next station and pause and will keep scanning until you press SCAN again SCAN appears in the VF display Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons letyou return to favorite stations You can set the pushbuttons for up to eight favoritestations 4 AM ...

Page 124: ...ase the bass response Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear How to Operate Your ET AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System This parttells you how your ETR AM FM stereo audiocassette system works Upper Knob PWR VOL PROG RCL The upper knob has these five functions Rotate itto turn the system on and off 0 Rotate it to control the volume 0 Press it to display the time when the ignition...

Page 125: ...ur pushbuttonslet you return to favorite stations You can set the pushbuttons forup to eight favorite stations 4 AM and 4 FM Just Tune in the desired station Press the SET pushbutton SET appears in the VF display for 5 seconds 0 Within 5 seconds push one of the four pushbuttons to store the station Whenever you press that button the preset station will return NOTE In addition to the four stations ...

Page 126: ...e player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the upper and lower knobs for volume balance and fade justas you do forthe radio The arrows indicate which side of the tape is being played Fast Forward Press the button with the arrow pointing in the same direct...

Page 127: ...Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on RCL Press it to change sides of a tape when a cassetteis playing PROG BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions 0 Rotate it to tune in radio stations 0 Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FADE The c...

Page 128: ... pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again Clock To set the clock just Press the SET pushbutton Within 5 seconds press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears on the display Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display Adjust the Tone Use the levers in the upper left corner to set the bass midrange and treble until ...

Page 129: ...the same direction that the tape is playing The arrow light next to thearrow button will be lit To stop fast forward press the STOP E JECTbutton Reverse Press thebutton with the arrow pointing in the opposite direction that the tape is playing The arrow light next to the arrow button will be lit To stop reverse press the STOP E JECTbutton SEARCH Press the SEARCH button Press FWR to go to the begin...

Page 130: ...h every 15hours of use as regular maintenance If you notice a reduction in sound quality trya good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is atfault If the second cassette resultsin no improvement in sound quality trycleaning the tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping action non abrasive cleaner cassette To properly clean your tape player you should follow the...

Page 131: ...nd from the radio or CD player stops By pressing the knob again or by turning the VOL knob to the right sound will begin again Left Right Speaker Control The control ring behind the upper knob allows you to balance the sound between the left and right speakers Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control Lower Knob The lower knob has two functions It enables you to tune in different r...

Page 132: ...er you press that button the preset station will return Clock To set the clock just Press the SET button The radio may be on or off Within 5 seconds press and hold either SEEK bto increase the minutes or 4 SEEK to decreasethe minutes until the correct minute appears on the display Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display RCL Press the RCL button to alternatebetween time an...

Page 133: ...ty scratched or wet 0 Too much moisture is in the air If there is wait about onehour and try again RCL Press RCL to seewhat track is playing Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long ithas been playing The track number also appears 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 i...

Page 134: ...rt at track 1 when you reinsert it Anti Theft Feature Delco LOC II is an Anti Theft feature for the compact disc player It can be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally If it is used your player won t beusable if it is ever stolen because it won t turnon 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 135: ...ndicating that the disabling sequence was successful If the display indicates SEC the numbers did not match and the unit is still secured Disabling The Theft System 1 2 3 4 5 6 Depress presets 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with ignition on and radio power off Thedisplay will show SEC indicating the unit is in the secure mode Depress the SET button The display will show 000 Enter the first three digits of ...

Page 136: ... to the edge Be surenever to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges orthe edge of 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 mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replac...

Page 137: ...2 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Control of a Vehicle Braking 4 5 Steering 4 8 Steering Tips 4 8 Passing 4 11 Loss of Control 4 12 Driving Guidelines 4 13 Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle 4 13 DrivingatNight 4 25 Driving in the Rain 4 24 CityDriving 4 28 Freeway Driving 4 29 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 31 Winter Driving 4 33 Recreational Vehicle Towing Four wheel Drive Only 4 36 Towing a Trai...

Page 138: ...h toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive avehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of allmotor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In mostcases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving A...

Page 139: ...xample if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level HOUR The law in most U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent and in some other countries it slower than...

Page 140: ...e chances are twenty five times greater And the body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee ornumber of cold showers will speed that up I ll be careful isn t the right answer What if there s anemergency a need to take sudden action aswhen a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collis...

Page 141: ...ime Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 314 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration Buteven in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph ...

Page 142: ...and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you keep it under control If your vehicle has an anti lock brake system warning light on the instrument panel it has four wheel anti lock brakes Otherwise it has rear wheel anti lock brakes When you start a vehicle that has four wheel anti lock brakes and begin to dr...

Page 143: ...you have anti lock brakes To Use Four Wheel Anti Lock Don t pump the 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 To Use Rear Wheel Anti Lock Use rear wheel anti lock like regular brakes You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise outside your vehicle but this is normal Let anti...

Page 144: ...or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the ...

Page 145: ...ng in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come overa hill and find atruck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out fromnowhere or achild darts outfrom between parked cars and stops rightin front of you You can avoid theseproblems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive a...

Page 146: ... you re driving If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairlyeasy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to 114turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway 1...

Page 147: ...y indicates it s all right to pass providing theroad ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do notget too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especiallyif you re following a larger vehicle Also yo...

Page 148: ...ep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The threetypes of skids correspond to your Vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your w...

Page 149: ... Brakes in the Index If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t drive off road unless you re on a level solid surface Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatestof these is the terrain itself Off roading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There areno road signs Sur...

Page 150: ...cle Loading and Tires in the Index Travelingto Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them t...

Page 151: ...ngs to keep in mind At higher speeds 0 you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles 0 you have less timeto react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles 0 you ll need more distance for braking especially since you re on an unpaved surface Scanning the Terrain Off road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be ...

Page 152: ... otner obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can t control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs ...

Page 153: ... get steeper asyou near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hillis hidden by bushes grass orshrubs Here are someother things to consideras you approach a hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straightpath up or down the hill so you wo...

Page 154: ...s to start spinning or sliding Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and turns you might want to find another route Ease up on your speed as youapproach the top of thehill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching 0 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic on trails or hills traffic know you re there Use...

Page 155: ...heel at the 12o clock position This way you ll be able totell if your wheels are straightand maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight ratherthan in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left orright will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going up...

Page 156: ...ving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll want to consider a number of things 0 How steep is the downhill Will I be able to maintain vehicle control 0 What s the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders 0 What s at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you...

Page 157: ...l anti lock Avoid braking so hard thatyou lock the front wheels when going downhill If your front wheels are locked you can t steeryour vehicle If your wheels lock up during downhill braking you may feel thevehicle starting to slide sideways To regain your direction just ease off the brakes and steer to keep the front of the vehicle pointing straight downhill Q Am I likely to stall when going down...

Page 158: ...a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more...

Page 159: ...et good traction You can t accelerateas quickly turning is more difficult and you ll need longer braking distances It s best touse a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deepmud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don t get stuck When you drive on sand you ll sense a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On...

Page 160: ...xtreme caution Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles orexhaust pipe don t try it you probably won t get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicleparts 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 ...

Page 161: ...Maintenance Schedule booklet for additional information Driving at Night I Night driving is more dangerous than day driving Onereason is that some drivers arelikely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems orby fatigue Here are some tips on night driving 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlights...

Page 162: ...dlights slow wn a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glareat night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember ...

Page 163: ...ep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fastthrough large water puddles oreven going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down befo...

Page 164: ...ust your parlung lights to help make you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is th...

Page 165: ...rivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance thereis usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clearview of the freeway as you drive alongthe entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the...

Page 166: ...r comfortableclothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Vehicle dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check bef...

Page 167: ...First be aware that it can happen Then here are sometips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service orparking area and take a nap get some exercise orboth For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as...

Page 168: ...er 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 t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speedsthat let youstay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car oran accident You may see ...

Page 169: ...cloth and a coupleof reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ic...

Page 170: ...ore Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear r...

Page 171: ...ummonhelp and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth toyour vehicle to alert policethat you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulatorsfrom newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm...

Page 172: ... the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational VehicleTowing Four Wheel Drive Only If your vehicle has 4 wheel drive you may towit behin...

Page 173: ...l of either propeller shaft is unnecessary 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 6 Insert the ignition key into 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 pr...

Page 174: ...ring takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer IfYou Do Decide ToPull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different ...

Page 175: ... can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario Ll H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue...

Page 176: ...bers on the Certification label on the driver s door lock pillar or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are afew reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here aresome rules to follow If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh mor...

Page 177: ...ly Your trailer brakes system can tap into vehicle s hydraulic brake system except Don t tap intoyour vehicle s brake system if the trailer s brake system will use more than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder If it does both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer parts take 3 000psi 20 650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer br...

Page 178: ...o the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoidjerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you ...

Page 179: ...h gear or as you need to a lower gear Parking on Hi k You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could startto move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But 1 2 3 4 5 6 if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet orinto ...

Page 180: ...dservicemore often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engineoil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review...

Page 181: ...ed NOTICE When operatinga power winch on your vehicle alwaysleave the transmission in the neutral position Do not leavean automatic transmission inP Park or a manual transmission in gear or the transmission maybe damaged Use the regularbrakes set the parking brake or block the wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling ...

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Page 183: ...out some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jumpstarting 5 3 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 Engine Overheating 5 12 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 20 Changing a FlatTire 5 20 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 34 5 1 ...

Page 184: ...nsignal lights will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 185: ...nother vehicle and some jumper cables tostart your vehicle But please follow the steps below to do it safely NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty Trying tostart your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage yourvehicle evenif you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start tha...

Page 186: ...al systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in N Neutral If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure the transfer case is not in N Neutral 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights that aren t needed and radios This wil...

Page 187: ... you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 6 Connect the red positive cable tothe positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 5 ...

Page 188: ...nything until the next step The otherend of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery Heavy Metal Engine Part 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chanceof sparks getting back...

Page 189: ...with the dead battery If it won t start aftera few tries it probably needs service Remove the cablesin reverse order toprevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other orany other metal Remove Cables In This Order 2 3 1 Heavy Metal 2 Good Battery 3 Good Battery 4 Dead Battery Engine Part ...

Page 190: ...amps aeroskirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle has rear wheel drive orthat it has the four wheel drive option 0 The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the transfer case if y...

Page 191: ... position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock forthis The transmission either automatic ormanual should be in N Neutral and the transfer case either manual shift or electronic shift if you have one shouldbe in 2 HI The parking brake should be released 5 9 ...

Page 192: ...umper system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping maybe 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 rearwheels when towingfrom the front ...

Page 193: ...raps If your vehicle has the four wheel drive option a dolly MUST be usedunder the front wheels when towingfrom the rear Don t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels unless you have to If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or fartherthan 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear drive wheels ha...

Page 194: ...ature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I 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 ...

Page 195: ...e in a traffic jam shift to N Neutral If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slower for aboutten minutes If the warning doesn t comeback 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 twice as fastas normal idle speed Brin...

Page 196: ... or somewhere else in the cooling system NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine ...

Page 197: ... the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant When the coolantin the coolantrecovery tank is ator above the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheatwarning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radi...

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Page 199: ... it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that tostop A hiss means there isstill some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap 5 17 ...

Page 200: ...5 h t the cap back on thecoolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 18 ...

Page 201: ...le has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engageu the fan spins fasterto provide more air tocool the engine In most every day driving conditionsthe clutch is not engaged Thisimproves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailertowing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise This...

Page 202: ...osition then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve actsmuch like askid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be verybumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop we...

Page 203: ...r jack cover if you have one turn the plastic wing nut to the left until you can pull it out Remove thejack cover To remove the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench turn the wing nut to the left Pull the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench off 5 21 ...

Page 204: ... 6 7 8 9 IO Wheel Wrench Bracket Jacking Instructions Tag Roll and place tag behind the bracket after the tools are installed Bolt Location Standard Bolt Location ZR2 Wheel Blocks Nut Rubber Band Jack Position ZR2 Jack Position Standard ...

Page 205: ...1 Hub Cap Removal Tool 2 Cover Extended Cab 3 Cover Standard Cab 4 Hub Cap Removal Tool 5 Bolt NOTE Restore cover and hub cap removal tool if provided Spare Tire Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle ...

Page 206: ...hicle issupported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing I Underbody Spare Tire Mounting 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wheel Wrench Hoist Assembly Retainer Spring Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 1 NOTICE To help avoid is restored vehicle damage do not drive vehicle beforecable 5 24 ...

Page 207: ...the Spare Tire r 1 sure the chisel end of I I When the tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer atthe end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pullthe tire out from under the vehicle 5 25 ...

Page 208: ...l wrench and wheel blocks Rotate the jackhandle to the right That will raise thejack lift head a little Before you start block the frontand rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Then put your spare tire I near the flat tire ...

Page 209: ...he wheel nut caps Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel Remove these wheel nut caps and retaining ring if so equipped beforeyou take off the hub cap If you have just an aluminum or plastic molded hub cap pry it off withthe chisel end of your wheel wrench Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them The wheel wrench won t fit theseimitation nuts ...

Page 210: ...I Some jack storage covers are equipped with a hub cap removal tool Position hub cap removal tool in notch 3 Remove the hub cap Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet ...

Page 211: ...ame near each front wheel and a hole in the spring hanger near each rear wheel for the jack Fit thejack into the hole nearest the flat tire NOTICE Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jacklift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 5 29 ...

Page 212: ...se the vehicle by rotating the jackhandle to the right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts El Take off the flat tire 5 30 ...

Page 213: ...Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface Put on the spare tire 5 31 ...

Page 214: ...oward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cari t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 3 Lower the vehicle by rotating the jackhandle to the left Lower thejack completely ...

Page 215: ...e stem pointed down and to the rear Pull the retaining bar through the wheel NOTE With ZR2 option springand retainer must be separated to insert through wheel opening Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into thehoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench right until the tire is raised against the underside of the vehicle You will hear two c1icks when th...

Page 216: ...ge the wheel Securethe tire in the pickup bed If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is tospin your wheels The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution NOTICE 1 Spinningyour wheels can destroyparts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels toofast while shiftingyour transmission b...

Page 217: ...tly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after afew tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle inthe 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 hooks...

Page 218: ...NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damagedand it would not be covered by warranty ...

Page 219: ...9 Aircleaner 6 14 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 15 Manual Transmission Fluid 6 18 Hydraulic Clutch 6 20 RearAxle 6 20 TransferCase 6 21 FrontAxle 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 23 Power SteeringFluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 28 Brake Master Cylinder 6 29 Replacing Brake System Parts 6 32 Battery 6 32 Vehiclestorage 6 32 Bulb Replacement 6 33 Other Maintenance Items 6 39 Loading YourVehicle 6 45 Tire...

Page 220: ... Service Work If you want to 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 keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record i...

Page 221: ...ium 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular If the octane is lessthan 87 you may get aheavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 91 octane orhigher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t ...

Page 222: ...ve high ozone levels You should ask yourservice 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 fuel may be hard to find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission contr...

Page 223: ...Filling Your Tank The fuelcap is behind a hinged door on the left sideof your vehicle While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turnit slowly to the left 6 5 ...

Page 224: ...f you needa new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel ...

Page 225: ...ood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood You will have an underhood light that comes on when you lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps areon properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop 6 7 ...

Page 226: ...Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to itsretainer Thenjust pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 8 ...

Page 227: ... Oil Pull out the dipstickand clean itwith a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all theway Remove it again keeping the tiplower When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line then you ll need to addsome oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil touse For crankcase capacity see Capacitiesand Specifications in the Index 6 9 ...

Page 228: ...ush the dipstick all the way back in when you re 1 through What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the proper quality 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 perferred for use in your gasoline engine You should look for this on the front of the oil...

Page 229: ...FERRED LABELS SAE 1OW 30 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED DONOTUSE 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 be0 F 1 8O C or above These numbers on an oil container show its vis...

Page 230: ... 5W 30 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel These threethings are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo symbol on most containers If you cannot find oils with the starburst symbol you should look for oilswith the doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above I NOTICE If you use oils that do not have either the starburst symbol or...

Page 231: ...er comes first Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oilchange after that Four wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter If your vehicle has four wheel drive you will have a remote oil filter located under the radiator support Thereis a specialaccess door in the vehicle body skirt shield Engine Coolant Heater Engine Block Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to ...

Page 232: ...posing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner To remove the round air cleaner filter for the 4 3L VIN Z engine turn the wing nuts to the left Remove the cover and change the filter Care should be taken during reassembly to ensure that the cover is on straight and the wingnuts properly tightened To remove the square air cleaner filter for...

Page 233: ... easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oilis changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because thi...

Page 234: ...ve the vehicle in D 3rd Gear until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hot check procedures To check transmissiorzfluidcold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eighthours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for fiveminutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If...

Page 235: ...ck and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read thelower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 6 17 ...

Page 236: ...uids with that label are made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON I11or DEXRON IIE is notcovered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under HQWto When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all Check the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmissi...

Page 237: ...follow these steps 1 Remove the fillerplug 2 Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the fillerplug hole 3 If the fluid levelis good install the plug and be sure itis fully seated If the fluid level is low add more fluid as described in the next steps How to Add Fluid Here s howto add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluid...

Page 238: ...r reservoir and what to add 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 bottom of the diaphragm when it s in place in the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check ...

Page 239: ...chedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenan...

Page 240: ...e filler plug location What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule 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 be...

Page 241: ...coolant for your vehicle will Give freezing protection down to 20 F 29 C or 34 F 37 C in Canada and for vehicleswith the cold climate option 0 Give boiling protection up to 258 F 125 C Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature Let thewarning lights and gages work as they should What to Use Use a mixtureof one half clean water preferably distilled and one half ant...

Page 242: ...ant level when the engine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the proper way 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 use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Adding Coorant To Check Coolant When your engi...

Page 243: ...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 aGM cap is recommended See ServiceReplacement P a r tand Filter Recommendations in the Index 6 25 ...

Page 244: ...preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid 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 I Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it 6 26 ...

Page 245: ...nt is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals ...

Page 246: ...er doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full whenit s very cold This allowsfor expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze inyour windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Fluid Leak Check After thevehicle has been parked for awhile inspect the surface under the vehicle for water oil fuel or ot...

Page 247: ...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 work at 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 areworn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as nece...

Page 248: ...you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme II GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid For example justa few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly thatth...

Page 249: ...ear drumbrakes don t have wear indicators butif you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected eachtime the tiresare removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake liningsshould always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See y...

Page 250: ...e The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s timefor anew battery we recommend a D e b Freedom battery Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not...

Page 251: ...causes should be foundand corrected at once Bulb Replacement Before YOU replace any bulbs be sure that all the lights are off and the engine isn t running Halogen Bulbs NOTICE Avoid touchingthe bulb or letting it come in contact with anything damp Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode whenit is turned on If either comes in contact with the bulb clean it with alco...

Page 252: ...posite Headlights 1 Open the hood 2 Removethe screws at thetop of the radiator support 3 Pull the headlight lens assembly out 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb to the left to remove it 6 34 ...

Page 253: ...ht lens assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the screws Sealed Beam Headlights i 4 Plug in the new headlight and put it in place 1 Remove the screws from the headlight retainer 2 Pull the headlight out and remove the retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlight 5 Put the retainer on the headlight and install and tighten the screws 6 35 ...

Page 254: ...the front park turn signal lights 1 Reach under the bumper and behind the parkinghrn signal light assembly 4 Push the new bulb into the socket 2 Turn the socket to the left and pull it out 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 5 Put the socket back into the parkinghrn signal light assembly and turn it to the right until it locks in place 6 36 ...

Page 255: ... away from the pickup side panel Turn the socket to the left toremove it Push the tab in while you turn the socket 5 Pull the bulb out 6 Push the new bulb into the socket 7 Put the socket intothe light assembly and turn the socket to theright until it locks in place 8 Replace the light assembly Install and tighten the screws 9 Close the tailgate 6 37 ...

Page 256: ...Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL I 1 Remove the CHMSL lens retaining screws CHMSL iens 2 Remove the I CHMSL lens Install and tighten the screws ...

Page 257: ...belt that is lighter and more durable than systems with several belts The beltruns over oraround the pulleys on the engine A tensioner is used to keep the belt tight at all times Thetensioner also makes replacing the belt easier if you need to replace the belt be sureto get the correct replacement belt Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label ...

Page 258: ... Pivot 5 Hook Slot 6 Arm Hook Press down on the bladeassembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly ...

Page 259: ...To Install the NewWiper Blade 0 Slide the insert notched end last into the blade claws atend A Plastic capswill be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 1 1 End A 2 End B 3 Retaining Caps 4 Notch ...

Page 260: ...per arm hook Pull up until the Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability If you think the system is not working properly have your dealership check it out as soon as possible The airconditionin...

Page 261: ...cated and what type of lubricant to use Body Normal use of your vehicle will cause metal to metal wear at some points on the cab and body if they are not lubricated For exposed surfaces such as door checks door lock bolts lock striker plates dovetail bumper wedges etc athin film of engine oil should be applied Where oil holes are provided in the body or cab a dripless oil can be used The seat adju...

Page 262: ...ust system do not continue to drive your vehicle if you notice Engine misfiring Loss of performance Other unusual operating conditions Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly Three way Catalytic Converter Your vehicle s three way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the pollutants in your vehicle s exhaust Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle If you use leaded fuel you could ...

Page 263: ...ht capacity of your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle WeightRating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification Tirelabel also tells you the maximum weights for 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...

Page 264: ... load your vehicle the right way NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going ...

Page 265: ... thereis also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows Thisrating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR When you weigh your trailer be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it And remember to figure the weight of the people inside as part of your load Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR Add on Equipment When you carry remova...

Page 266: ...amper to your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of thecamper plus everything elseadded to the camper after it left the factory everything in the camper and all the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But you can figure about 150...

Page 267: ...Information label in the glove box for A and B dimensions 0 Use rear edgeof load floorfor measurement purposes Example of Proper Truck and Camper Match 1 Camper center of gravity 2 Recommended center of gravity location zone The camper s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle s cargo load ...

Page 268: ...en you load your vehicle or camper When you install and load your slide in camper check the manufacturer s instructions If you want more information on curb weights cargo weights cargo weight rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle your dealer can help you Just ask for a copy of Consumer Information Truck Camper Loading Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch lo...

Page 269: ...e by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers 6 51 ...

Page 270: ...least three hours or driven no more than a mile NOTICE Don t let anyone tellyou that underinflationor overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat 0 Tireoverloading Badwear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Bad handling 0 Roughride Needless damage f...

Page 271: ...rtand moisture Special Tire Inflation If you have 31xlOSOR15LT C tireson your vehicle and You ll be driving forvery long at speeds of 66 mph 105 k d h to 75 mph 120km h where legal inflatetires to 10psi 70 kPa more than the recommended cold inflation pressures You ll be driving forvery long at speeds of 76 mph 120km h to 85 mph 135 km h where legal cold inflation pressures should be increased by 1...

Page 272: ...or aluminum wheels only The five wheel rotation is for steel wheels only 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 Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are p...

Page 273: ...ying 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 had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get oneswith that same TPCSpec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling...

Page 274: ...well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to st...

Page 275: ...n General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to 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 Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to g...

Page 276: ...y you will be sure tohave the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your GM model NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels ...

Page 277: ...lowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contactingyour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Someare toxic Otherscan burst into flameif you strike amatch or getthem on a hot part of the vehicle Som...

Page 278: ...e dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your vehicle dealerhas two GM cleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips 0 0 0 0 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth or sp...

Page 279: ...a blow dryer ora heat lamp NOTICE Be careful witha hair dryeror heat lamp You could scorch the fabric 0 Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Somespots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or s...

Page 280: ...er Shoe polish wax crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Such as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water ...

Page 281: ...0 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt isallowed to work into finish it can harm the leather Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing sili...

Page 282: ...ously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by was...

Page 283: ... to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainlesssteel trim if necessary Use special carewith aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or causticsoap to cleanaluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Aluminum Wheels If So Equi...

Page 284: ... to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Foreign Material Calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Finish Damage A...

Page 285: ...chy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregulardark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12months or 12 000miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first This appliesonly to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors Bodies bo...

Page 286: ...loth on door trim seats and carpet also tires and mats Cleaning of vinyl tops Vinyl top dressing Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric Exterior wash Exterior cleaner and polish Vehicle ldentification Number VIN n TESTVNXX3XXQ09696 0 I This isthe legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look t...

Page 287: ...Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts n 2 5 w w I I F E n m m 6 69 ...

Page 288: ...pment Be sure that this label is 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 Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Fuses and Circuit Breakers T...

Page 289: ...top until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protectingthe circuit until the problem is fixed Trailer Wiring Harness The optio...

Page 290: ...ded however if you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarettelighter and use its fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can See Fuses and Circuit Breakers inthis section To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn t...

Page 291: ...questions please contact your GM truck dealer Engine Identification Engine Type VIN Code Fuel Systems Emissions 2 2L L4 4 MPI LD Multi Port Fuel Injection Throttle Body Fuel Injection Central Port Fuel Injection Wheel Nut Torque DESCRIPTION Base or Optional Wheel Cooling System Capacity ENGINE 2 2L 4 3L 4 3L VIN 4 z W 4 3L V6 W cpp 4 LD TORQUE 95 ft Ibs 1 30 Nom QUANTITY 11 5Quarts I 1 Liters 12 I...

Page 292: ...MUST be rechecked Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE Standard Tank All quantities are approximate Lamp and Bulb Data LAMPS EXTERIOR Headlamps Sealed Beam Headlamps Composite Backup Lamp License Lamp w o Bumper License Lamp Step Bumper Tail and Stop Lamps Marker Lamp Front Marker Lamp Rear Parking and Signal Lamp Underhood Lamp CHMSLT IStandard Cluster Tach Cluster QUANTITY 20 Gallons 76 Liters QUANTITY TRADE...

Page 293: ...and must be replaced as such LAMPS Anti lock Brake Warning Indicator Brake SystemWarning Indicator Check GagesIndicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator Standard Cluster Illumination Tach Cluster Illumination Malfunction Indicator Lamp xxvice Engine Soon Seat Belt Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Upshift Indicator QUANTITY TRADE NO 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 ...

Page 294: ...ps Hazard Lamps Chime Module HORN DM Dome Lamp Lighted Visor Mirror Glove Box Lamp Horn UP Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors T L CTSY Electric Shift Transfer Case Module Park Lamps License PlateLamps GAUGES NOT USED Auto Transmission Alternator Field Variable Throttle Control A C Compressor Cluster Chime Module Four wheel Drive Indicator Lamp Heated Oxygen Sensor Daytime Running Lamps Module ...

Page 295: ...io Inside Rearview Mirror Map Lamps NOT USED RDO BATT Clock Radio Battery CDPlayer ILLUM DRL TURN BTU WIPER BRAKE Cluster Illumination Ash Tray Lamp Radio Illumination Heater Lamp Four wheel Drive Illumination Chime Module Fog Lamp Switch Illumination Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Canada Turn Signals Backup Lamps Windshield Washer Windshield Wiper Motor Only Speedometer Anti lock Bra...

Page 296: ...gerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure 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 134a SYSTEM C 60 QUANTITY 30 oz 3 5 kg All quantitiesare approximate NOTICE R 134a refrigerant is not comp...

Page 297: ...TheProper Maintenance Schedule 7 3 MaintenanceSchedule I 7 4 MaintenanceScheduleII 7 6 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 7 Owner Checks and Services 7 10 At Least Once a Month 7 10 At Least Four Times a Year 7 10 AtLeastOnceaYear 7 10 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 12 Recommended Fluids Lubricants 7 13 Maintenance Record 7 15 ServiceStation Checks 7 16 Iprotection Plan Have you p...

Page 298: ...nt Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps 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 components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from y...

Page 299: ...d are drivenoff road in the recommended manner See Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle inthe Index use theproper fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting The ProperMahtenance Schedule Your driving conditionsand how you use your vehicle will help you determine which schedule touse The schedules arefound later in this section MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I Is any one of these true for your vehic...

Page 300: ...Resources Board has determined that thefailureto performthis maintenance itemwill not nullifythe emission warranty or limitrecallliabilitypriorto the completion ofvehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicatedintervalsand the maintenance be recorded TO801 ...

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Page 302: ...ice 14 0 0 0 0 Tire and Wheel Rotation See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at ...

Page 303: ...ce schedule orat every engine oil change whichever comes first Ball joints shouldnot be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C orhigher When the weather is cold let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged Also be sure to check all the vehicle fluid levels at this time 3 COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE Drain flush and refill the system with new or approved recycled coolant c...

Page 304: ... 6 Spark plugs AC908 for the 2 2L Engine VIN Code 4 should be replaced every 100 000miles 166 000 kilometers Spark plugs CR43TSM for the 4 3L engines VIN Codes W and Z should be replaced every 30 000 miles 50 000 kilometers See Specification Charts in the Index SPARK PLUG WIRE INSPECTION Clean wires and inspect for burns cracks or other damage Check the wire boot fit at the distributor and at the ...

Page 305: ... fluid at first oil change and refill Check fluid level and add as needed at subsequent oil changes In dusty areas ortrailer towing applications drain fluid at every 15 000miles 24 135kilometers and refill 0 Standard Differential Check fluid level and add as needed at every oil change In dusty areas or trailer towing applications drain fluidevery 15 000miles 24 135 kilometers and refill More frequ...

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Page 307: ...transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this untilthe vehicle is 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 Operation Inspect belt system including webbing buckles la...

Page 308: ...o not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditionswhich could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaustfum...

Page 309: ...SGKD etc To determine the preferred viscosity oil for your vehicle s engine e g SAE5W 30 See Engine Oil in the Index Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze conforming to GM 6038 M 4 3L or GM 6043 M 2 2L Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347or equivalent Delco Supreme I1 brake fluid GM Part No 1052535or DOT 3 GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1050017 or equivalent...

Page 310: ...1051344 Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLG Grade 2 Catagory LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 Automatic Transmission Engine oil GM Part No I050109 Shift Linkage Floor Shift Linkage Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Weatherstrip GM Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 ora synthetic l...

Page 311: ...ce Services is performed record the date odometer reading services performed list item numbers and who performed the services in the appropriatecolumn In addition retain copies of your receipts It is suggested that receipts be kept with your Owner s Manual TOO01 7 15 ...

Page 312: ...perform these under hood checks at each fuel fill Check the engine oil level and add if necessary Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary 0 Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary See the Index under these items for information on how to check them ...

Page 313: ...n Spare Tire Pressure See Page 6 45 needs no water See Page 6 32 Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank See Page 6 23 Engine Oil see Page 6 9 Transmission Fluid Automatic See Page 6 1 5 Manual See Page 6 1 8 Fuel Capacity 20 U S Gal 7 6L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher See Page 6 3 Cold Tire Pressure See Tire Loading sticker on the inside of the rear edge ...

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Page 315: ...stomer SatisfactionProcedure 8 2 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired TDD 8 3 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 3 Reporting Safety Defects To the United States Government 8 4 Reporting Safety DefectsTo the Canadian Government 8 5 Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors 8 5 Roadside Assistance 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 Service Publ...

Page 316: ...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 Canada by calling 1 416 644 41 12 As of October 4 1993 call 1 905 644 4 112 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give theCustomer Ass...

Page 317: ...our GMC Truck dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disag...

Page 318: ...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 Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause acrash or could causeinjury or dea...

Page 319: ...rioKlG 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or TransportCanada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800462 8782 or write GMC Truck Consumer Relations 3I E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of...

Page 320: ...on The GMC Truck Commitment Plus Program offers courtesy transportation for customers when obtaining warranty service The Courtesy Transportation Program is available to retail purchasers of Commitment Plus eligible1994GMC light duty trucks This program is offered in conjunction with the 36 month 36 000 mile BUMPER TO BUMPER New VehicleLimited Warranty 0 In Canada please consult your GM Dealer for...

Page 321: ...7 GMC Truck regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about GMC Truck products GMC Truck monitors product performance in the field We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better Now you can get these bulletinstoo Bulletins cover various subjects Somepertain to the proper useand care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if do...

Page 322: ...ecently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years Cut outthe ordering form fill it out and mail it in We will then see to it 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 want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription just call toll free and we ll be happy to send you ...

Page 323: ...nylportfoliowhich includes all of these publications Ask for form number 15959070 it costs 15 00 SERVICEMANUALSFORALLLIGHT DUTY TRUCKS Model 1994 C K Models NATP 9431K 120 00 1994 G Van NATP 9457K 120 00 1994 P3 P G Models NATP 9432K 120 00 1994 Safari NATP 9430K 120 00 1994 STT Models NATP 9429K 1 20 00 Includes Service Manual Unit Repair Manual Driveability Emissions and Electrical Diagnosis Man...

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Page 327: ...e Deck 3 10 AM FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck andEqualizer 3 13 Anti Theft System CD System 3 20 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 16 CompactDiscCare 3 22 AutomaticTransmission 2 16 Fluid 6 15 Axle Front 6 22 Rear 6 20 RearLocking 2 21 Battery 6 32 Belts See Safety Belts Better Business Bureau Mediation 8 3 Blizzard 4 35 Brakes Adjustment 4 5 Anti lock 4 6 Anti lockWarning Light 2 60 Fluid 6 ...

Page 328: ...Vehicle 6 60 Outsideofvehicle 6 64 VinylorLeather 6 63 WheelsandTires 6 65 Windshield 6 64 AMRadio 3 7 AM FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc CD System 3 17 InstrumentPanel Top 6 63 Special Problems 6 62 6 66 Clock 3 8 AM FM Stereo AudioSystem 3 8 AM FM Stereo AudioSystemwithCassetteDeck 3 10 AM FM Stereo Audio System withCassette Deck and Equalizer 3 13 Comfort Controls 3 2 Conversion to Chassis Cab 6 5...

Page 329: ...24 LossofControl 4 12 Nightvision 4 26 Off Roading 4 13 OnCurves 4 18 OnGrades 4 43 On HillandMountain Roads 4 31 OnOff Road Hills 4 17 OnSnoworIce 4 33 Passing 4 11 Skidding 4 12 StuckinDeepSnow 5 35 Throughwater 2 14 4 24 Uphill 4 18 Winter 4 33 WithaTrailer 4 38 DrunkenDriving 4 2 E Electrical System AccessoryPower Outlets 2 51 Add on Equipment 6 70 Adding Coolant 5 15 6 25 Aircleaner 6 14 Cool...

Page 330: ...Leakcheck 6 28 ManualTransmission 6 18 Powersteering 6 27 Radiator 5 17 RearAxle 6 20 Recommended Fluids 7 13 Transfercase 6 22 WindshieldWasher 6 28 FogLamps 2 46 Four wheel Drive 2 27 6 21 TransferCase 6 22 FrontAxle 6 23 Fuel 6 3 FillingYourTank 6 5 ForeignCountries 6 4 Gage 2 66 Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 4 Tankcapacity 6 74 Fuses and CircuitBreakers 6 76 FuseBlock 6 76 Headlights 6 71 6 74 P...

Page 331: ...ighBeam Indicator Light 2 65 High LowBeam 2 36 Reminder 2 36 2 48 Heating System without A C 3 3 Fanswitch 3 3 FunctionKnob 3 3 TemperatureKnob 3 3 HighwayHypnosis 4 31 Hitches 4 40 Hood CheckingUnder 6 6 LatchesandHinge 6 36 Release 6 6 Horn 2 33 HydraulicClutch 6 20 Hydroplaning 4 27 If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 35 Ignitionswitch 2 10 Inflation TirePressure 6 52 J Jackstorage 5 21 5...

Page 332: ...5 6 48 Loading Your Vehicle 4 14 6 38 Accelerator ControlSystem 6 4 3 Lubrication 6 43 Body 6 43 FrontAxle 6 22 Front Suspension and Steering Linkage 6 39 FrontWheelBearings Two Wheel Drive 6 39 TailgateHandle 6 36 Lockcylinders 6 44 Propeller Shaft Slip SplinesAJniversalJoints 6 43 RearAxle 6 20 Recommended Lubricants 7 13 Transfercase 6 21 HoodLatchesandHinge 6 34 M Maintenance OtherItems 6 39 R...

Page 333: ...rake 2 2 1 2 2 8 Passing Other Vehicles 4 11 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 12 Power DoorLocks 2 7 Steering 4 8 Winches 4 45 Product Service Publications 8 7 Payloadcapacity 6 47 SteeringFluid 6 26 R RadiatorPressureCap 6 25 Radio see Audio Systems RecommendedFluidsandLubricants 7 13 RecoveryHooks 5 35 Replacementparts 6 73 ReportingSafetyDefects 8 4 Roadside Assistance 8 5 Rocking YourVehicle 5...

Page 334: ... 8 Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations 6 78 ServiceEngineSoonLight 2 61 Servicestationchecks 7 17 Shift Indicator Light 2 64 ShiftingInto Park 2 12 2 16 2 22 Single Belt AccessoryDrive 6 39 Sliding Rear Window 2 32 EasyEntrySeat 1 5 Service SpareTire 5 23 Removal 5 25 Storage 5 34 Specificationcharts 6 73 StartingyourEngine 2 12 Steering 4 8 InEmergencies 4 9 Tips 4 8 Sunvisors 2 50 Swing...

Page 335: ...railer Brakes 4 41 WiringHarness 2 68 6 71 TraileringPackage 6 47 Transfercase 6 21 Electronic 2 29 Manual 2 27 Automatic 2 16 Five Speed Manual 2 19 Fluid 6 1 5 6 1 8 Fluid To Add 6 1 8 6 19 Four wheel See Four wheel Drive Manual Shift Speeds 2 20 TorqueLock AutomaticTransmission 2 24 Tripodometer 2 57 TurnSignal MultifunctionLever 2 34 Towing Transmission ShiftLight 2 20 V Vehicle DamageWarnings...

Page 336: ...57 Hub CapsandWheel Nut Caps 5 27 Replacement 6 5 56 57 UsedReplacement 6 58 Wheels Aluminum 6 65 NutTorque 6 73 Windows 2 31 SlidingRear 2 32 Swing Out 2 32 WindshieldWasher 2 37 WasherFluid 2 38 WinterDriving 4 33 Bladechatter 6 64 BladeInserts 6 39 1 Wipers Windshield 2 36 6 71 BladeCleaning 6 64 10 ...

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Page 340: ...I WE SYPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTlFlCAtlON THROUGH NationalInstitute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE THE STRENGTH OF EXPERIENCE ...

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