GMC 1994 Suburban Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1994 Suburban

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Page 3: ...mes to service keep in mind that your GMC Truck dealer knows your vehicle bestand 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 handlingit to your satisfaction see the procedure in the GMC Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Thanks...

Page 4: ...manual in it so the new owner can use it This manual includes the latest information at the time it wasprinted We reserve the right to make changes in the product 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 OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manua...

Page 5: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models UTILITY WAGON 111 ...

Page 6: ...the road and how to driveunder different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tellsyou what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating Section 6 Service Appearance Care Here themanual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Section 7 Schedule Maintenance Services This section tells you when to perform vehicle m...

Page 7: ...ON 1 6 Each section of this manual begins with a brief list of its contents so you can often find at a glance if 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: ...uld hurt you if youwere to ignore the warning In thegray caution area we tell you whatthe hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen vi ...

Page 9: ...lp avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols are used on an original battery Cautron Pos...

Page 10: ...engers whenever your vehicle is driven I Fasten Safety Door LocWUnlock Belts These symbolshave to do with your lights Master Lighting Turn Signal Hazard Warning Swifch Direction Flasher Headlight High Beam 0 Parking Lights Fog Off Running Lights Vlll ...

Page 11: ...r Window Defogger Windshield Defroster n 1 J VentilatingFan These symbolsare used on warning and indicator lights I Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System BRAKE Brake ANTI LOCK 4 Wheel Anti Lock Fuel I RELEASE I Parking Brake Release I Hatch Release Engine Oil Pressure SHIFT Shift Light ix ...

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

Page 13: ...s 1 7 Safety Belts They re For Everyone 1 13 Why Safety Belts Work 1 14 Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts 1 17 How To Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 18 Adults 1 18 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 26 Passenger Positions 1 26 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 29 Children 1 31 Smaller Children and Babies 1 31 Child Restraints 1 33 Larger Children 1 40 Safety Belt Extender 1 42 Chec...

Page 14: ...ats Manual Fronf Seaf If your vehicle has a manual bucket split bench or fullbench seat you can adjust it with this lever at the front of the seat Slide thelever at the front of the seat toward the outerseat support to unlock it Using your body slide theseat to where you wantit Then release the lever and t r y to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place ...

Page 15: ...he outside of the vehicle You can also raiseand lower the front and rear of the seat To raise the front of the seat move the inner switch lever up To lower the front of the seat move the inner switch lever down To raise the rear of the seat move the outer switch lever up To lower the rear of the seat move the outer switch lever down RecliningFront Seatback Bucket or Split Bench Seat To adjust the ...

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Page 17: ...hicle To fold the seatback forward lift this lever Lift the frontof the lever and the seatback will fold forward To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback rearward until it latches After returning the seatback to its upright position pull the seatback forward to make sure it is locked A CAUTION p 2 L If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward ina sudden stop or crash...

Page 18: ...t to its regular position return the seatback to its upright position then push the whole seat rearward until it latches After returning the seat to its regular position try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place I A CAUTION 2 s g 2 2 r If any easy entry seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stop or crash the person sitting there could be injured And even if...

Page 19: ...he top lever at the rear edge of the seat forward and tilt the seatback toward the front of the vehicle When you do the seat bottom will release Just pull or push the seat forward until it stops To return the seat to its regular position return the seatback to its upright position then push the whole seat rearward until it latches After returning the seat to its regular position try to move the se...

Page 20: ... the seatback forward and fold it into the seat cushion While the seat is in the folded position hang the latch plate end of the outer passenger position safety belts on thehooks at thetop of each retractor cover out of the way To return the seat to the passenger position just lift up on the seatback and push it rearward until it latches After returning the seat to the passenger position pull forw...

Page 21: ...ut of the way Also make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat When the seat is folded it will lay flat on the floor I To fold the seat push down on the lever at he outer side of the I seatcushionand using the handle mounted on the side If the seat pull the seat cushionup and fold it forward After folding the seat cushion fully forward push down on the lever again and fold the seatback...

Page 22: ... cushion until it latches in position After returning the seat to the passenger position pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion handle to make sure the seat is locked in place Also pull the safety belt buckles out of the seat cushion pockets so they will be available for rear seat passengers to use Removable Rear Third Seat Wagon Models If your vehicle has a rear seat it can be ta...

Page 23: ... out of the buckle 1 Then hang the latch plate end of the belt on the hook at the top of the retractorcover out of the way TOremove the seat fully open the rear load doors and enter the back of the vehicle Move theseatback release lever at the right rearof the seat toward the centerof the vehicle 1 11 ...

Page 24: ...latches at the bottom of the seat over the hooks in the floor Pull up onthe center release handle and let the seat drop into place Release the handle to let the seat latch close and make sure it locks into place Then move the seatback release lever at the right rear of the seat toward the center of the vehicle and raise the seatback After returning the seatback to the upright position push the sea...

Page 25: ...belts are not twisted and are properly attached Safety Belts They re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts This figurelights up as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index It will light when you turn the key to RUN or START when your safety belt isn t buckled and yo...

Page 26: ...buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 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 fast as it goes For...

Page 27: ...Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 15 ...

Page 28: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the I windshield or the instrument panel 1 16 ...

Page 29: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being consciousduring and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q Whydon t theyjust put in air bags sopeople won thave to wear A Air bags are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future Butthey are supplementalsystems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag syst...

Page 30: ... 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 theirsafety 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 people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there ...

Page 31: ...Driver Position This section describesthe driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 19 ...

Page 32: ...fety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be wornlow and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slidunder it the...

Page 33: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 23 ...

Page 34: ...Q What s wrong with this 1 22 ...

Page 35: ...Q What s wrong with this A Thebelt is over an armrest 1 23 ...

Page 36: ...be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 24 ...

Page 37: ...idth of the beltto spread impaet forces If a beltis twisted makeit straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it I To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close thedoor be surethe belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 25 ...

Page 38: ...y to protect the fetus is to protect the mother Whena safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as foranyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this part Whe...

Page 39: ...ehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions 1 27 When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safetybelt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt ...

Page 40: ...ioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers 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 crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike ...

Page 41: ...ore it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section 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 To make the lap part tight pull down on the ...

Page 42: ... slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash To unlatch the belt just push the button the buckle on 1 30 ...

Page 43: ...on That includes infantsand all children smaller than adult size I In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some agemust be restrained while in avehicle Smaller Children and Babies 1 31 ...

Page 44: ...ild A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low onthe hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause seriousor fatal injuries So be sure thatany child small enough for one is I always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint I 1 32 ...

Page 45: ...mmend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep inmind that an unsecured child restraintcan move around in a collision or sudden stop and...

Page 46: ... child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 4 Run the lap and shoulder portions through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it ...

Page 47: ...lt pull up on the shoulderbelt while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sure itis secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle thevehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work foran adult or larger childpassenger 1 35 ...

Page 48: ...if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 36 ...

Page 49: ...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 passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the e...

Page 50: ...instructions will show you how If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face orneck put it behind the child restraint 4 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 38 ...

Page 51: ...ld restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety beltand let it goback all theway The safety belt will move freelyagain and be ready to work for an adult or larger childpassenger 1 39 ...

Page 52: ...the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 40 ...

Page 53: ...the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crashthe child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one 1 41 ...

Page 54: ...round you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just foryou andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else useit and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To w...

Page 55: ...ng may be necessary But if the belts were stretched asthey would be if worn during amore severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see alabel on a right front safety belt that says to replace the belt be sureto do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in an accident You would see thislabel on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut ordamaged replace them Collision d...

Page 56: ...ur dealer for the correct part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on your title and registration And you can find the model number on the Certification Tire label of your vehicle See Certification Tire Label in the Index The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace Pull the shoulder belt all the wa...

Page 57: ...oblem For explanationof vehicle symbols refer to Vehicle Symbols in the Introduction Keys 2 3 DoorLocks 2 5 Your Doors and How They Work 2 7 Tailgate Tailgate Glass and Rear Doors 2 8 SideDoors 2 7 Tailgate 2 8 PanelDoors 2 9 Theft 2 10 NewVehicleBreak In 2 11 Ignitionswitch 2 12 Starting Your Gasoline Engine 2 13 Driving Through Deep Standing Water 2 15 Starting Your Diesel Engine 2 16 Automatic ...

Page 58: ...Lever 2 38 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 39 Headlight High LowBeam 2 40 Windshield Wipers 2 40 Windshield Washer 2 41 Cruise Control 2 42 Headlights andVehicle Lighting 2 47 Mirrors 2 51 SunVisors 2 53 Rear Window Wiper and Washer 2 54 Cigarette LightedAshtrays 2 55 Storage Compartments 2 56 Instrument Cluster 2 64 Warning and Indicator Lights 2 66 Gages 2 74 Luggage Carrier 2 79 Trailer...

Page 59: ...Keys 1 The square shaped key is for the ignition only 2 3 ...

Page 60: ...or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys 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 new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicleto get in So be sure you h...

Page 61: ...Door Locks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your door key 2 5 ...

Page 62: ...her front doorto lock all the doors at once Press the switch marked UNLOCK to unlock all the doors at once On four door models the switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature 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 the door 2 6 ...

Page 63: ...Your Doors andHow They Work Side Doors 1 To open the door from the outside pull the handle up and pull the door open To open the door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open 2 7 ...

Page 64: ...ilgate or rear doors i f4 7ii i i i Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling systemto its highest speed withthe settingon VENT That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index a If you haveair vents onor under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Tailgate Glass and Tailgate If your vehicle has a tailg...

Page 65: ...erear glass pull up on its handle to make sure it is locked Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors on the wagon model you must open the right door first If the dooris locked insertyour door key in the lock and turn it to the left to unlock it To open the right door pull up on the handle and pull the door open To open the leftdoor first open the right door Then pull the handle on the leftdoor edg...

Page 66: ...y in the lock and turn it to the right If you have power door locks you can lock the side doorsas well as the rear doors frominside the vehicle For more information see Power Door Locks in this section Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However...

Page 67: ...k all the doors gkcept the driver s 0 Then take the door key with you New Vehicle Break ln NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h orless for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804km Don t make full throttle star...

Page 68: ... Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key LOCK This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent 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 steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the...

Page 69: ... transmission vehicles turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release lever down see the caution earlierin this section about the key release lever Keeping your finger on the lever pull the key straight out On automatic transmission vehicles turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine see Starting Your Diesel Engine in t...

Page 70: ...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 t start in three seconds push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down for 12more seconds oruntil it starts 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded ...

Page 71: ...to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual thattells how to do it without damagingyour vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quicklythrough 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 v...

Page 72: ... shift to P Park if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to P Park only when your vehicleis stopped 2 Manual Trunsmission Move your shift lever to neutral and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature Turn your ignition key to RUN Don tturn it to START...

Page 73: ... System in the Index When your engine is cold let it run for a few minutes before you move your vehicle This letsoil pressure build up Your engine will sound louder when it s cold NOTICE If you re not in an idling vehicleand the engine overheats you wouldn t bethere to see the coolant temperature gage This could damage your vehicle Don t let your enginerun when you re not inyour vehicle Cold Weath...

Page 74: ...re the cord in the manner it was to help keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be torn and damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Follow this chart Engine Coolant Heater Usage Viscosity Oil Grade SAE I OW 30 SAE 15W 40 32 Fto 0 F 0 F to 10 F Below 10 F 0 Cto 18 C 18 C to 2...

Page 75: ... you can for a starting system check If the light comes on and then goes off and you know your batteries are charged but your engine still won t start your vehicle needs service If the light doesnot come on when the engine is cold your vehicle needs service If your batteries don t have enough charge to start your engine see Battery in the Index Be sure you have the right oil for your engine and th...

Page 76: ...rd 3 Plug it into a normal 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 be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the weather the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we asktha...

Page 77: ... Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever 0 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 2 21 ...

Page 78: ...r Snow 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 NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting outof P9 Park or N Neutral with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AutomaticOverdrive This position is for normal driving If you nee...

Page 79: ...ff and on If you manually select 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this featurefor reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stopon slippery road surfaces 1 First Gear This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use iton very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector leveris put in 1 the tra...

Page 80: ...ou press the accelerator pedal 3 4 and 5 Third Fourth and Fifth Gears Shift into 3 4 and 5 the same way you do for 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To Stop Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral R Reverse To back up first press down the clutch pedal...

Page 81: ...e the SHIFT light when you downshift Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Only If your vehicle has four wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in 4 LOW Manual Transmissions Shift Speeds If your speed drops below 20 mph 32 km h or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two o...

Page 82: ...ion on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking featurewill 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 bra...

Page 83: ...ou leave the driver s seat If you are parked on a hill and the transmission is placed in P Park before the parking brake is set the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission It may be difficult to pull the selector lever outof P Park This is called torque lock To prevent this the parking brake should be set BEFORE moving the gear selectorto P Park When pr...

Page 84: ...l down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into P Park position like this Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 If you have four wheel drive be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Move the ignition key to LOCK 2 28 ...

Page 85: ...first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into P Park Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parkingon a hill and you don t shift your transmission into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever outof P Park Thisis called torque lock...

Page 86: ...r wheel drive be sure your transfer case isin a drive gear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are parking on a hill or if your pulling a trailer see Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer in the Index Parking Over Things That Burn I A CAUTION Thingsthat can burn could touch hot exhaust parts underyour vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grassor other things that can burn 2 3...

Page 87: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transmission 2 31 ...

Page 88: ...the Index Four Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine s driving power to all four wheels for extratraction To get themost satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with it s operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive You should use 2H for most normal driving conditions Rear wheel antilock brakes do not work when you shift i...

Page 89: ... into and out of four wheel drive An indicator near the lever shows you the transfer case settings 4L 2H 4H L I The front axle portion of the indicator diagram will light up when you shift into four wheel drive Some delay between shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal If the indicator light does not light up or if the front axle light does not go out after you shift out of four wheel driv...

Page 90: ... front axlewill engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for afew seconds after you shift In extremely cold weather it may be necessary to stop orslow the vehicle to shift out of 2H To shift into orout of 4L or N Neutral Slow the vehicle to a roll about 1 3 mph 2 5 km h and shift your transmission into neutral 0 Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion Don t p...

Page 91: ... controls are on each of the side doors The driver s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACC or RUN Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window 2 35 ...

Page 92: ...e button located below the headlight switch lets you release the tailgate glass To release the glass slide the button to the right until you hear the latch release Then lift the window up to open If you have an automatic transmission your shift lever must be in P Park or N Neutra1 for the release to work With a manual transmission you must apply the parking brake for the release to work 2 36 ...

Page 93: ...s you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level togive your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To adjust thetilt steering wheel I 0 While holding the steering wheel pull the lever toward you wheel to a comfortable level then release the leverto lock the wheel in place 0 Move the steering 2 37 ...

Page 94: ...n Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High Low Beam Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control Option 2 38 ...

Page 95: ...on of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change justraise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change Thelever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned o...

Page 96: ... or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers J You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it 2 40 ...

Page 97: ...erload by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload dueto heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers Windshield Washer At the top of the lever there s a paddle with the...

Page 98: ...ater doesn t clean aswell as washer fluid 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tankif it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Cruise Control Option If you have Cruise Control the end of your multifunction lever will look like I this With Cruis...

Page 99: ...se Control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changesin tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control 0 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON Get up to the speed you want a Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Get up to th...

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

Page 101: ...ng Cruise Control There aretwo ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it 0 To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to in...

Page 102: ...o keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Outof Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the Cruise Control To Erase Speed Memory Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission OR 0 move the Cruise switch to OFF W...

Page 103: ...on all the lights listed above as well as the headlights Push the right side of the switch with the off symbol on it to turn off your lights Turn the dial at the right of the off switch to adjust instrument panel lights Turning the dial all the way up until it clicks turns on the interior lights You can switch your headlights from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signal high beam lever A ci...

Page 104: ...ible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada The high beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when The ignition ison 0 The headlight switch is off and 0 The parking brake is released When you turn on your headlights the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on When you turn off the headlights the ...

Page 105: ...the dome lamp switch located below the headlight switch to set the dome lamps to come on automatically or remain off To turn the lightsoff just press the side of the switchmarked OFF To return the lights to automatic operation press the sidemarked AUTO Reading Lights If your vehicle has reading lights press the bar next to the light to turn the light on Press the bar again to turn the lightoff 2 4...

Page 106: ... light with the master lighting switch symbol on it Press the button again to turn the light off Underhood Reel Light If you have an underhood reel light it is located inside the engine compartment on the passenger side fender You can use it as a flashlight To use the light pull up on the lever and pull the light out The cord will unreel as you pull the light 2 50 ...

Page 107: ...k into the housing by tuming the handle Then slide the light into the holder Press PUSH on the lever to hook the light into the holder Mirrors lnside Mirror I Push orpull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlights behindyou after dark 2 51 ...

Page 108: ...ys Electric OutsideRearview Mirrors If you have electric mirrors they can beadjusted to point where youwant from insidethe vehicle I d Select the mirror you want tomove by moving the center of the switch located on the driver s door armrest to R right or L left Then adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want it 2 52 ...

Page 109: ...rror s surface is curvedso you can see more from the driver s seat Sun I Visors Toblock out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them outto help block glare at the front and side windows Your visor may have a rtrap to holdsmall Items such asmaps I 2 53 ...

Page 110: ...t for extra 1 glare coverage at the front orside Some visors have mirrors with lights If the mirror has lights they will come on when you lift the mirror cover Rear Window Wiper and Washer The rearwindow wiperlwasher switch is on your instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel 2 54 ...

Page 111: ... the washer fluid bottle you may not be able towash your rear window If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays The frontashtray is located at the bottom of the instrument panel Pull on the bottom of the ashtray door to open it To use the cigarettelighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTI...

Page 112: ...he top of the ashtray door to flipthe door open Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments provided for your convenience Glove Box To open your glove box press the button down and pull the door open 2 56 ...

Page 113: ... Floor Console Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it just squeeze the buttons on both sides of the keyhole and pull up Use your round key to lock this compartment Your console also includes ahandy place to hold cups 2 57 ...

Page 114: ...to use Instrument Panel CupHolder If your vehicle has a full or split bench seat you may havea cup holder attached to theinstrument panel To use the cup holder pull the handle and slide the cup holder tray out until it stops Then let the cup holder swing down into position 2 58 I ...

Page 115: ...ad console It has storage compartments inside it Garage Door Opener Compartment If you have a garage door opener the frontoverhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener To install the garage door opener first open the compartmentdoor 2 59 ...

Page 116: ...ver the console door button and press the opener firmly into place Add one peg at atime until the PUSHbutton on the compartment door operates the garage door opener with the compartment door closed when you push the button marked PUSH I I t 1 2 60 P ...

Page 117: ... place you should only have to push the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener Adjust the position of the garage dooropener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly Sunglasses Compartment The centeroverhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses To open the center compartment press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door ...

Page 118: ...sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out The rear compartment can be used to store a small item like a book To open the rear compartment press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door 2 62 ...

Page 119: ...atures anumber of storage compartments for convenient storage of often used items Some vehicles have storage areas in the Some modelshave a storage pocket on each of the front doors You can use the pocket to store a variety of small items 2 63 ...

Page 120: ... Override Switch 16 Fuse Panel 17 Parking Brake Release Handle Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going abouthow much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Tachometer Cluster If you have the tachometer cluster it looks different but will tell yo...

Page 121: ...k with your state orprovincial vehicle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The tripodometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since y...

Page 122: ...ention 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 details on the nextfew pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working If you are Familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when t...

Page 123: ...ur brake system inspected right away This light should comeon as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you ifthere 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 closer tothe floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on h...

Page 124: ...ular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don 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 Water in Fuel Light The red Waterin Fuel light if you have one is located near the middle right edge of the instrumen...

Page 125: ...ome on at all have it fixed right away If the light stays on after the engine starts or comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon Glow Plugs Light The orange Glow Plugs light if you have one is located near the upper right corner of the instrument cluster If you have a diesel engine it has a special starting s...

Page 126: ...ated at the upper right corner of the instrument cluster I The Charging System Warning light should come on briefly when youturn on the ignition before starting the engine asa check to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with your charging system It could indicate a problem with the alternato...

Page 127: ... its working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not runas smoo...

Page 128: ... instrument cluster If your vehicle was first sold when new in Canada you will have this green light on the instrument panel It will light whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on For more details about DRL see Headlights and Vehicle Lighting in this section Shift Indicator Light The orange SHIFT Indicator light if you have one is located near the upper left corner of the instrument cluster This...

Page 129: ...dlights For more details abouthigh beams see HeadlightHigh Low Beam earlier in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights The greenTurn Signal and Lane Change Indicator lights are located at the middle left and right edges of the instrument cluster The signal indicatorwill come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change See Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator earlier in this sec...

Page 130: ...FUEL ONLY Tachometer Cluster Gas Tachometer Cluster Diesel The fuel gage when the ignition is on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel and you should get more fuel as soon as possible 2 74 ...

Page 131: ...these indicate aproblem with the fuel gage For information on how to fill your fuel tank see Fuel Filling Your Tank in the Index For your fuel tank capacity see Fuel Tank Capacity in the Index Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area about260 F 145 C or more your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolant ha...

Page 132: ...he oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range 2 76 ...

Page 133: ...vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage toyour engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not coveredby your warranty Voltmeter Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster When your engine is not running but the ignition is on in the RUN Position this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between th...

Page 134: ...e Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL Your vehicle has a Center High Mount Stoplamp CHMSL located above the tailgate glass orabove the rear load doors If items areloaded on the roof of the vehicle as in a luggage carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit Convenience Net If you have a convenience net it is stored i n a pouch attached to the spare tire 2 78 ...

Page 135: ... vehicle Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or lossof cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Be sure...

Page 136: ...optional 7 wire harness is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember The harness has a 30 amp in line fused battery feed wire and no connector and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician Securely attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strap it to your vehicle s frame rail Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring won t bind or break when turning with the...

Page 137: ...e steppingon the bumper step If you will be using the bumper to tow a trailer you must remove the center cutout circleto install the trailer ball You must also remove both outer cutoutsto attach the trailersafety chains To remove the pad lift the edgeof the pad from therear of the bumper and swing it forward When the pad releases from the bumper holes liftthe 2 81 ...

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Page 139: ...mfort Controls 3 2 Flow Through Ventilation System 3 2 Heating System 3 4 Electronic Heating Air ConditioningSysteln 3 5 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Wagon Models 3 8 Rear Window Defogger 3 1 1 Audiosystems 3 12 FMStereo 3 12 AM 3 12 AMStereo 3 12 How to Operate Your AM ETR Radio 3 13 How to Operate Your AM FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Player 3 1 4 How to Operate Your AM FM Ste...

Page 140: ...tioner is in the MAX mode For more information see MAX Button in this section Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood and front airinlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows 0 When you enter avehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off This...

Page 141: ...ls on them to open and close the vents If your vehicle has air conditioning you will find airvents in the center andon the sides of your instrument panel You can move the vents grilles from side to side orup and down to direct the flow of air or closethe vents altogether When you close a vent it will increase theflow of air coming out of any vents that are open 3 3 ...

Page 142: ...lantheater also reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach full output For more information See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Diesel Engine If you idle your diesel engine for a long time when it s cold outside your heater may blow out cool air This isnormal When you increase the engine speed your heater sho...

Page 143: ...get fogor ice on the windshield Placing the lever between positions sends air out both vents Temperature Lever The lower lever on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air flowinginto the passenger area of your vehicle Move the lever right toward for warmer air Move the lever left toward for coolerair Fan Control Knob The knob on the right side of the heating system control pane...

Page 144: ...ng into the passenger area of your vehicle Press COLD for cooler air and press HOT for warmer air Release the bar when the system reaches the temperature you want The temperature is shown on the display by the arrow moving between C and H Air Controls BLEND The two buttons to the right of the system display control the air flow You can blend the air flow to suit your needs The amount of blending i...

Page 145: ...egin to blend toward the position chosen To stop the system between positions justpress the SAME side of the button again A CButton Press the button marked A C to turn your air conditioneron and off The A C symbol will light on your display and air will come out of your instrument panel vents The fanwill automatically be set on LOW When you press the A C button to turn the air conditioneroff the s...

Page 146: ...er outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward If the OFF button was pressed you must press A C MAX or one of the BLEND buttons for the system to come back on Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Wagon Models If your vehicle has either orboth of these systems you can increase and decrease the air flow at the rear vents Depending on the system you have and the setting selected you can send c...

Page 147: ...ol can be used to increase and decrease the air flow Rear Heater Without Rear Air Conditioning If you have a rear heater without rear air conditioning the control switch is located on the instrument panel To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents move the switch with the fan symbol on it to the blower speed you want Move the switch all the way to the left position to ...

Page 148: ...e To regulate the air flow location adjust the center knob on the control panel Turn the knob toward the left for floor vent air flow or toward the right for headliner vent air flow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating However the control knob may be set to allow any desired blend of air flow To adjust the air flow speed turn the fan control knob ...

Page 149: ...much snow or ice as possible first To turn on the rear window defogger find the switch marked REAR DEFOG on your instrument panel just below the heater system Press the right side of the switch with the defog symbol on it until the light in the switch comes on then release it The rearwindow defogger will only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN You can turn the defogger off at any time by...

Page 150: ... the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals can only reach about 10to 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longerrange howe...

Page 151: ...interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly So before adding sound equipment check withyour dealer and be sure tocheck Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units How to OperateYour AM ETR Radio To Play the Radio Press the PWR VOL TONE knob to switch the radio on and off This knob does two other things It controls the volume Rotate the VOL knob clockw...

Page 152: ...econds 0 Within 5 seconds press one of the five pushbuttans to store the station Whenever you press that button the preset station will return How to Operate Your AM FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck To PlayThe Radio Press the amber PWR button to switch the radio on and off RCL Button When the ignition is off press the RCL button to display the time With the ignition in RUN or ACC press RCL...

Page 153: ...io station frequency TUNE decreases radiostation frequency BASS Button Press the BASS button to adjust the bass level BASS increases the bass BASS decreases bass Adjust the TREB and BASS buttons to give a pleasing sound If a station is weak and noisy adjust the TREB button to reduce the noise TREBLE Button Press the TREB button to adjust the treble level TREB increases the treble TREB decreases tr...

Page 154: ...station will return Clock To set the clock just 0 Press the SET button The word SET will light up in the electronic display 0 Within 5 seconds press and hold the SEEK button until the correct hour appears on the display 0 Then press and hold the SCAN button until the correct minute appears 0 After you set the time the word SET will remain in the electronic on the display display for a few seconds ...

Page 155: ...eing played Likewise a down arrow would indicate that side 2 or B had been selected The player will automatically switch to the other sideof the tape when the first side ends REV To rapidly rewind the tape press the REV button The tape will rapidly rewind until you press either the PROG or EJCT button If the beginning of the tape is reached while in the REV mode play will resume on the same side o...

Page 156: ... when the time display is showing After a few seconds the readout will return to the time display SEEK Button Press the SEEK button to make the receiver seek and stop at the next higher available station SCAN Button Press the SCAN button to make the receiver scan and momentarily pause at all available stations SCANwill appear in the electronic display while the receiver is in the scan mode Press S...

Page 157: ... them Press the left and right buttons to adjust the left and right speaker balance Pressing the top and bottom buttons adjusts the front and rear speaker volume balance or fade The relative balance and fade adjustmentsare shown on the electronic display Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let you return to fworite stations You can set the pushbuttons forup to twelve favorite stations 6 AM and 6 FM To...

Page 158: ...d into the cassette entry door the tape side goes in first Once the tape is playing use the radio control buttons for volume balance and fade just asyou do forthe radio The arrows on the player indicate which side of the tape is being played Graphic Equalizer The graphic equalizer lets you fine tune bass mid range and treble frequencies to your individual taste The unit has five separate adjustabl...

Page 159: ...down arrow below the word TAPE on the cassette deck let you know which side of the tape is currently playing For more information seePROG in this section FWD Button To rapidly advance the tape press the FWD button The light in the button will be lit and the tape will rapidly advance until you press the PROG button or press the FWD button again If the end of the tape is reached while in the FWD mod...

Page 160: ...hours of use If you notice a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or thetape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Clean your tape player with a wiping action non abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions provided with it Cassettes aresubject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over ti...

Page 161: ...Driving DrunkenDriving 4 2 Control of a Vehicle 4 2 Braking 4 5 Steering 4 7 Steering Tips 4 7 Off Road Recovery 4 9 Passing 4 9 Loss of Control 4 10 Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle 4 12 DrivingatNight 4 23 Driving in the Rain 4 24 Freeway Driving 4 27 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 29 Winter Driving 4 30 Power Take Off PTO 4 34 CityDriving 4 26 Powerwinches 4 34 TowingaTrailer 4 36...

Page 162: ...oll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle 0 Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such asa pedestrian had been drinking In most cases thesedeaths are the result of someone who wasdrinking and driving Ab...

Page 163: ...rson drank three double martinis 3 ounces or90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a slightly lower BAC level NUMBER OF MIINKS a8 in m u r e 3 HOURS 2 HOURS 1 NOUR 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 oth...

Page 164: ...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 an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alc...

Page 165: ...r vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surfaceof the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of your brakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking rather than keeping pacewith traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may...

Page 166: ...t of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditi...

Page 167: ...more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important totake curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidentsmentioned 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 Thetraction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when y...

Page 168: ...suddenly pulls out from nowhere or achild darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes It is better to remove as much speed a...

Page 169: ...riverof a vehicle about topass another on a two lane highway waits forjust the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an err...

Page 170: ...pportunity If other cars arelined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance overyour shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance overyour shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are farenough ahead of the passed ...

Page 171: ...n try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration orbraking including engine braking by shifting toa lower gear Any sudden changes could causethe tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember A...

Page 172: ...sewill help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are somethings to dobefore you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid levels up where they should be Wha...

Page 173: ...ickly Does your vehicle have a winch If so be sure to read the winch instructions In a remote area awinch can be handy if you get stuck But you ll want to know how to use it properly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It s a good idea to practice in an area that s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness Off road driving does require some new and different driving skills Here s...

Page 174: ...of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you re not prepared for them Oft...

Page 175: ...e affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive orride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Driving On Off Road Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or acrossa hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can t do Thereare some hills...

Page 176: ...the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill you need to take some special steps 0 Use a low gear and get a firm gripon the steering wheel 0 Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed Don t use more power than you ...

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Page 178: ...o it What should I do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in P Park or the manual transmission in first gear and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer caseto N Neutral when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear Driving Downhill When off road...

Page 179: ... down may be too steepto drive across You could roll over if you don t drive straight down Never go downhill with the transmission in N Neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It s much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happe...

Page 180: ...ill Loose gravel muddy spots oreven 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 For...

Page 181: ...et good traction You can t accelerate asquickly turning is more difficult and you ll need longer braking distances It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don t getstuck When you drive on sand you ll sense a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is O...

Page 182: ...ough it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaustpipe don t try it you probably won t get through Also water that deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the water isn t too deep then drive through it slowly At fast speeds water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as yo...

Page 183: ...the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers arelikely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by 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 beh...

Page 184: ...dlights slow down a little Avoid staring directlyinto the approaching lights Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a filmcaused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contractrepeatedly Remember ...

Page 185: ... signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fastthrough large water puddles or even going throu...

Page 186: ...ing usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low beam headlights not just your parking lights to Besides slowing down allow some extra followingdistance And be help make you more visible to others especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yours...

Page 187: ... up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers 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 clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determi...

Page 188: ... Wear comfortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a longtrip 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 helpif you need it Here are some things you can check b...

Page 189: ...First be aware that it can happen Then here are sometips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently 0 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 ...

Page 190: ... 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 speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car oran accident You may see ...

Page 191: ...ed cloth and a coupleof reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure theseitems in your vehicle Driving on Snow orIce Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there issnow or ice...

Page 192: ... 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 distanceon 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 clearroad i...

Page 193: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth toyour vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanketaround you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulatorsfrom newspapers burlapbags rags floormats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuckunder your clothing to keep warm Y...

Page 194: ...ne 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 Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored NOTICE ...

Page 195: ...engage a power take off 1 Set the parking brake 2 Shift thetransmission into N Neutral 3 Hold the clutch pedal down and engage the power take off If you are going to drive the vehicle shift thetransmission into the gear you want Then shift the transfer case intothe range you want if you have four wheel drive apply the regular brakesand release the parking brake 4 Release the clutch andthe regular ...

Page 196: ...lar brakes as you normally would Using a Transfer Case Mounted Power Take Off Automatic Transmission I Set the parking brake 2 Shift the transfer case into N Neutral 3 Shift the transmission into N Neutral 4 Engage the power take off If you are going to drivethe vehicle shift the transfer case into the range you want Then apply the regular brakes and release the parking brake 5 Shift the transmiss...

Page 197: ...e To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 There are many different laws having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state orprovincial police 0 Consider using a sway control with a utility model if your trailer will weigh 3 000pounds 1 361 kg or less orwith a wa...

Page 198: ...08Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The gross vehicle weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongu...

Page 199: ...pulling a trailerwith a utilitymodel that when loaded will weigh more than 3 000pounds 1361 kg orwith a wagon model that when loaded willweigh more than 4000 pounds 1 800kg be sure to use aproperly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment isvery important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in ...

Page 200: ...hing checks out this far make the brake tap at the porton the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the rear brakes But don t usecopper tubing for this if you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for theopen road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the...

Page 201: ...uire heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then tomove the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to ...

Page 202: ... to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a longuphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating When towing at high altitude with steep uphill grades you need to consider the following information The lower atmosphericpressure at highaltitude allows your vehicles engine cool...

Page 203: ...egular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet or in gear 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When thewheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the for a manual transmission chocks absorb the load 4 Re apply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to P Park or R 7 Reverse fora manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be...

Page 204: ...service more 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 205: ...n occur on the road Hazard Warning Flasher Other Warning Devices Jump Starting TowingYourVehicle Engine Overheating EngineFanNoise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire 3pareTire Jackstorage If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 7 5 10 5 24 5 24 5 25 5 26 5 26 5 40 5 1 ...

Page 206: ...ill flash on and off But they won t flash if you re braking Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signals 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 turnoff the flashers pull out on the collar When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 207: ...ant to use another vehicle and somejumper 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 tbe covered by your vehicle warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage yourvehicle evenif you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmissio...

Page 208: ...ach but be sure the vehicle s aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able tostart your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in P Park ora manual transmission in N Neutral If you have a fou...

Page 209: ...s here are somebasic 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 I A CAUTION Fans or oeher moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 5 5 ...

Page 210: ... it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative cable Don t let theother end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn tgo to the dead battery Itgoes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery Good Battery Heavy Me...

Page 211: ...y 12 Remove the cables in reverse order toprevent electrical shorting Take care thatthey don t touch each other orany other metal Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory new by adding such things like fog lamps aer...

Page 212: ...Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for t his The transmission and transfer case if you have one should be in Neutral and the parking brake released A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately I secured This can causea collision seriouspersonal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle shouldbe tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Do...

Page 213: ...n the rear wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56 km h or fartherthan 50 miles 80km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the rear wheels have to be supported on a dolly If your vehicle has the four wheel drive optionand the transfer case is engaged a dolly must be used under the rear wheels when towing from the front 5 9 ...

Page 214: ...ngFrom the Rear Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel If you have a diesel engine you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel 5 10 ...

Page 215: ...Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 5 11 ...

Page 216: ...overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or th...

Page 217: ... radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 1 NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered byyour warranty If there seemsto be no leak startthe engine again Seeif 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 5 13 ...

Page 218: ...LD mark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in 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 5 14 ...

Page 219: ...y tank is at orabove the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator but be surethe cooling system is cool before you do it 5 15 ...

Page 220: ...pper radiator hose is no longer hot P Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap P F B 4 I 5 16 ...

Page 221: ... radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 17 ...

Page 222: ...r mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck Cooling System Diesel Engines When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant surge tank pressure cap A _ 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on pressure cap line up...

Page 223: ...pump or somewhere else in the cooling system A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and otherengine parts canbe very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an enginefire and you could beburned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine wi...

Page 224: ...t the COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in theIndex for more information about the proper coolant mix L 5 20 ...

Page 225: ... the engine radiator heater core and other parts Souse the recommended coolant 1 You can remove the coolant surgetank pressure cap when the cooling system includingthe coolant surgetank pressure capand upper radiator hose is no longer hot 5 21 ...

Page 226: ... cap If youhear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Open the air bleed valve located on the thermostat housing 4 Fillthecoolant surge tank with the propermix up to the COLD mark I ...

Page 227: ...While filling the surge tank watch to see if coolant begins to stream out the air bleed valve When coolant begins to stream out close the valve 5 23 ...

Page 228: ...ages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot o...

Page 229: ...oes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers LBlocked Tire The equipment you ll need is located in the rear cargo area You ll also find your spare tire there 5 25 ...

Page 230: ...t open the tire cover if you have one Turn the wing nut to the left and takc it and the adapter off the bolt Take the tire o u t of the vehicle and remove the tire cover Jack and Tools Utility Models If your utility model has a jack cover turn the wing nut to the left to takc it off then take the cover off 5 26 ...

Page 231: ...emergency gloves secured to the jack You can use them when changing the tire or during other emergency situations Remember to replace them with the jack so you willhave them handy if needed later Jack andTools Wagon Models If your wagon model has ajack cover lift the tab up torelease the cover Slide your hand under the edge of the cover swing the cover open and then take it off 5 27 ...

Page 232: ...nd then take the tools out of the box Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves secured to thejack You can use them when changing the tire or during other emergency situations Remember to replace them with the jack so you will have them handy if needed later Jacking Tool Storage All Models 1 Socket 2 Jack Handle 3 Ratchet 4 Jacking Tool Storage Box 5 Jack Handle Extension 5 28 ...

Page 233: ...Utility Models 1 Retainer 4 Jack StorageBox 2 Nut 5 Bracket 3 Jack Secure Jack in Vehicle as Shown Jack Storage Wagon Models 1 Retainer 4 Jack Storage Box 2 Nut 5 Bracket 3 Jack Secure Jack in Vehicle as Shown 5 29 ...

Page 234: ...the ratchet If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you ll need the jack handle extensions a1so Attach thejack handle andjack handle extensions if needed to thejack UP Marking DOWN Marking The ratchet has an UP and a DOWN marking 5 30 ...

Page 235: ...ll lift thejack head a little Before raising the vehicle do the following things Put your spare tire near the flattire Remove the wheel trim If there is a wheel cover pry along the edge until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands 5 31 ...

Page 236: ...trim ring remove it by using the flatend of the wheel wrench If the wheel has a smooth center piccc a center piece with recessed nuts place the flat end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel an pry out gently Using the wheel wrench and ratchet with DOWN facing you loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Position thejack under the vehicle or 1 5 32 ...

Page 237: ...itioned will damage the vehicle or mayallow thevehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle Front Position Rear Position Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet to the right Make sure the UP marking faces you Use thejack handle extentions if the flat is on the rear of the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so ...

Page 238: ...artsto which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident When you changea wheel remove anyrust or dirt from the places wherethe wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off I 5 34 ...

Page 239: ...could fall off causing a serious accident Front Position Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub Rear Position Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet to the left Lower the jack completely 5 35 ...

Page 240: ...eplace them besure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the propertorque For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Put the wheel trim back on For vehicles with plastic nut caps tighten the caps until they are fingertight then tighten them an additional one half turn with the ratchet Remove any wheel blocks Kemember th...

Page 241: ...on as shown for your model See thejack andjack tools storage diagrams earlier in this section Secure the emergency gloves if your vehicle has them to thejack using the provided strap Slide the retainer overthe bolt onto the jack and put the wing nut on Turn the nut to theright until it is tight against the retainer Replace thejack storage cover if your vehicle has one by simply reversing the remov...

Page 242: ...s hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown Tire Storage Wagon Model If you have a wagon model use these locations 1 I Bolt 2 J Bolt 3 Carrier 4 Spare Tire 5 Adapter 6 Nut 7 Cover 8 Use Lower Adapter Hole for 8 Lug Rim Only 5 38 ...

Page 243: ...n for LT265 Tire or Lower Hole and Pin For LT225 245 Tires 8 J Bolt Put the cover back on the tire if your vehicle has one Put the tire into the vehicle over the bolt Slide the adapter onto the bolt in the proper location for your model and put the wing nut on Turn the wing nut to the right until the adapter is tight against the wheel then close the cover 5 39 ...

Page 244: ...ur vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back andforth between R Reverse and a forward gear or with a manual transmission between First orSecond gear and Reverse spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the acceleratorpedal while youshift and press lightly on the acceleratorpedal when the transmissi...

Page 245: ... may need to use them if you re stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving A CAUTION The recovery hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back 5 41 ...

Page 246: ...NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 42 ...

Page 247: ...ed to its appearance care Service 6 3 Fuel Gasoline Engines 6 4 Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System 6 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 6 14 HoodRelease 6 14 Cleaning Your Diesel Engine 6 15 Engine Oil Except Diesel 6 16 Engine Oil Diesel Engines 6 22 Aircleaner 6 27 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 28 Manual Transmission Fluid 6 31 Hydraulic Clutch 6 32 RearAxle 6 33 Transfer Case 6 34 FrontAxl...

Page 248: ...ressure 6 62 Tire Inspection and Rotation 6 64 When It s Time for New Tires 6 65 Buying New Tires 6 66 Uniform TireQuality Grading 6 66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 6 67 Wheel Replacement 6 68 Tirechains 6 69 Appearancecare 6 69 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 70 Cleaning the Outside ofYourVehicle 6 74 Appearance Care Materials 6 77 Vehicle Identification Number 6 78 Service Parts Identi...

Page 249: ...Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to getthe 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 listthe mileage and the date of any service workyou perform See Maintenance Record in th...

Page 250: ...s than 87 you may get aheavy knocking noise when youdrive If it sbad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 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 have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the ...

Page 251: ...asolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System Some statesand provinces have restrictions on the purchase of diesel fuel for light dutyvehicles and requireyou to buy permits or pay special taxes Some of these restrictionsapply only to residents and others apply to both residents and v...

Page 252: ...burned To help avoid this fill your fuel tank only until the automatic nozzle shuts off Don t tryto top it off Cold Weather Operation In cold weather below 20 F or 7 C use 1 D or Winterized Number 2 D fuel a blend of 1 D and 2 D Be sure you get the right fuel In very cold temperatures when it stays below 0 F or 18 C use Number 1 D If you re drivingin very cold temperatures and can t get Number 1 D...

Page 253: ...rom fuel filter Drain fuel filter immediately If no water can be drained and light stays on see your dealer forassistance Drain fuel filter immediately If no water can be drained water may be frozen Open the air bleed valve to check for fuel pressure If no fuel pressure is present replace the fuel filter 3 Immediately after refueling Fuel tank purging required See large amount of water possibly yo...

Page 254: ...engine and allow it to idleuntil clear fuel is observed 6 Stop the engineand close the water drain valve 7 Remove the fuel resistant container and properly dispose of the contaminated fuel To find outhow toproperly dispose of contaminated diesel fuel see What to Do withUsed Oil in the Engine Oil Diesel Engines part later in this section 8 Install the fueltank cap If the WATER IN FUEL light comes o...

Page 255: ...el do this First open the fuel filter air bleed valve If there is air then you are probably out of fuel To restart your engine 1 If you re parked on a level surface add at least two gallons of fuel However if you re parked on a slope you may needto add up to five gallons of fuel 2 With the airbleed valve open turn your ignition key to Start for 10to 15 seconds to crank but not start your engine Wa...

Page 256: ...l filter or filter head See Water in Fuel earlier in this section to find out how to remove water from the fuel system Then drain fuel from the filter by opening the air bleed valve and the water drain valve This prevents the fuel from spilling asyou replace the filter Drain the fuel into a fuel resistant container and dispose of it properly A CAUTION Diesel fuel is flammable It could start a fire...

Page 257: ...lter head clean it off 7 Line up the writing on the top of the filterso it faces is readable from the front of the vehicle Push the element in until the mating surfaces touch 8 With the airbleed valve open turn your ignition key to START for 10 to 15 seconds Wait one minute for your starter to cool Do this until you can see clearfuel coming from the air bleed valve 6 11 ...

Page 258: ...ans costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American E...

Page 259: ...soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle inthe Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise I NOTICE If you need a 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 6 13 ...

Page 260: ...e inside the vehicle Then go to the frontof the vehicle and pull up on thesecondary hood release locatedjust to the passenger side of the center of the grill Lift thehood Your vehicle if it has air conditioning may have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fan 6 14 ...

Page 261: ...wn the hood and close it firmly Cleaning Your Diesel Engine I NOTICE If you sprayor pour wateror any other liquid on your engine when itis warm or hot or when it is running you could cause serious damageto it If you ever clean the engine clean it only when it is cold 6 15 ...

Page 262: ...e oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might notshow the actual level To Check EngineOil e h l l out thedipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to addsome oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kindof oil to use For crankc...

Page 263: ...lve cover Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re 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 pref...

Page 264: ...ERANGE HOT WEATHER F 100 80 60 8 40 2 0 0 C 38 27 1 6 4 7 1 8 SAE 5W 30 PREFERRED LOOK FOR ONE OFTHESE LABELS SAE 1OW 30 IF NEITHERSAE 5W 30 NORSAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREESC ANYOTHERGRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SA...

Page 265: ...IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SA 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C ANY OTHERGRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED DO NOTUSE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR As shown in the chart SAE IOW 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C beforeyour next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W ...

Page 266: ... more 0 SAE 5W 30 Vehicles with Light Duty Emissions 8500GVWR or Energy Conserving II 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 oils with the doughnut shaped symbol containing the three things noted above NOTICE If you...

Page 267: ... at every other oil change after that Heavy Duty Emissions If none of them is true change the oil every 6 000 miles 1 0 000 km or 12months whichever comes first Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that if mileage determines when you change your oil If time determines when you change your oil change the filter each time you change your oil Engine Coolant He...

Page 268: ...ur used oil ask your dealer a service station ora local recycling centerfor help Engine Oil Diesel Engines It s agood idea to check your engine oil level every time youget fuel In order toget an accurate reading the oil must bewarm and the vehicle must be onlevel ground To Check Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil afew minutes to drain back into theoil pan If you don t the oil dipstick...

Page 269: ...esand Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your enginehas so much oil that the oil level gets above the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engineoil filler cap is located on a filler tube at the front of the engine Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 6 23 ...

Page 270: ...use CF 4 SG or CE SH or CE SG oil These may be listed as shown or in reverse order for example SHKF 4 Other letters may also be listed such as SH CD CE CF 4 These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality NOTICE If you useoils that don t have these designations you can cause engine damage which is not coveredby your warranty 6 24 ...

Page 271: ...RECOMMENDED SAE 15W 40 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 15W 40is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be colder than 32 F OOC before your next oil change When it s very cold below 0 F 18 C you should use SAE I OW 30 to improve cold starting Also SAE30 may be used at temperatures above freezing 32 F 0 C These numbers on the oil container show its viscosity or thi...

Page 272: ...ilter every 2 500 miles 4 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first If none of them is true change the oil and filterevery 5 000 miles 8 000 km or 12months whichever comes first What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nai...

Page 273: ...place the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index I NOTICE If the air cleaneris off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving 6 27 ...

Page 274: ...ps and push the rear of the cover toward the engine Automafic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil ischanged Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to...

Page 275: ... until the engine temperaturegage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hot check procedures To check transmissionfluid cold 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 it s colder than 50 F 1OOC y...

Page 276: ... then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or inthe HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place 6 30 ...

Page 277: ...ush the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual TransmissionFluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oilis changed However the fluidin your manual transmission doesn t require changing How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at a GM dealership ServiceDepartment If...

Page 278: ... s how to add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch in your ve...

Page 279: ...uids 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 reservolr cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the...

Page 280: ...ansfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant What to Use If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Refer to the Maintenance Sched...

Page 281: ...level to 1 2 inch 1 2 mm below the fillerplug hole What to use Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Engine Coolant The following explainsyour cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index The proper coolant foryour vehicl...

Page 282: ...aged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Some conditions such as air trappedin the cooling system can affect the coolant level in the radiator Check the coolant 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 co...

Page 283: ...To Check Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at COLD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to HOT or a little higher ToAdd Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it 6 37 ...

Page 284: ...theCOLD mark or a little higher Whenyour engine is warm the level should be above the COLD mark If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant ToAdd Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix ut the surge tank but only when the engine is cool Open the bleed valve on the thermostat housing to allow trapped air out of the system Close the bleed valve when coolant begins to flo...

Page 285: ... lined up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck NOTICE Your radiator capis a 15 psi 105kPa pressure 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 6 39 ...

Page 286: ...ne up with the top tubeof the coolant surge tank Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power SteeringFluid NOTICE Always turn the engine off before checking or adding ...

Page 287: ...hot the level should be at the FULL mark Whenthe engine compartment is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark What toAdd 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 lea...

Page 288: ...ncentratedwasher fluid followthe manufacturer s instructionsfor adding water Don t miriwater with ready twuse washer fluid Watercan cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank andother parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid 0 Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4 full whenit s very cold This allowsfor expansion which could damage the tank if it...

Page 289: ... 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 are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as ne...

Page 290: ... do need brake fluid use onlyDOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM P a r tNo 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE 0 Don t let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that th...

Page 291: ... drum brakes don thave wear indicators but if you ever heara rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should beremoved and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See yo...

Page 292: ... many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Other Maintenance Items Front Suspension and Steering Linkage Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the fittings See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for the proper lubricant to use Front Wheel Bearing Your vehicle has front wheel bearings that must be cleaned and repacked Your maintenance ...

Page 293: ...orrect replacement belt Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this The Accessory Drive BeltRouting label onyour vehicle will show you how to route thebelt your vehicle uses Windshield Wiper Blade Inserts To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts lift the wiper arm and rotate the blade until it is facing away from the windshield Unlatch the endof the insert from the holding clips...

Page 294: ...commended Fluids and Lubricants for the proper lubricant to use Propeller Shaft Slip Splines See your maintenance schedule to find out how often the slip splines must be lubricated See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for the proper lubricant to use Constant Velocity Joints See your maintenance schedule to find out how often the constant velocity joints must be lubricated See Recomme...

Page 295: ... after using a de icer of this type Tailgate Handle The tailgate handle pivot points on your vehicle should be lubricated to keep it working smoothly Your maintenance schedule will tell you howoften to lubricate the handle See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for the proper lubricant to use Baffery Every new GM vehicle has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of...

Page 296: ...n t running Sealed Beam Headlights 1 Remove the four screws from the headlight retainer 2 Pull the headlight out and remove the retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlight 4 Plug in the new headlight and put it in place 5 Install the retainer to the headlight and tighten the screws Halogen Bulbs 6 50 ...

Page 297: ...l or a suitable degreaser andwipe the bulbdry Composite Headlights 1 Remove the two screws at the top of the radiator support 2 Pull the headlight lens assembly out s 1 Lux connector 4 Turn the bulb to the left and remove it 5 Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Plug in the electrical connector 7 Put the headlight lensassembly back into the vehicle In...

Page 298: ...ush in gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 6 Put the new bulb in the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to 7 Put thesocket back into the light assembly and turn it socket to the the right until it is tight right until it locks 8 Put the parking turn signal light assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws Front Parkingflurn Signal Lights with ...

Page 299: ...back into the light assembly and turnit socket to the 7 Put the parkinghrn signal lightassembly back into the vehicleand the right until itis tight right until it locks tighten the screws Side Marker Lights with Sealed Beam and Composite Headlights 1 2 Remove the screws and pull out the parkinghrn signal light assembly Reach through the opening and turn the side marker bulb socket to the left and ...

Page 300: ...e marker assembly and turn it to the 6 Replace the parkinghrn signal light assembly and tighten the screws right to tighten it Roof Marker Lights 1 2 Remove the screws and lift off the lens Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 3 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 4 Redace the lens and tighten the screws 6 54 ...

Page 301: ...er for assistance Rear Lights 1 Open the tailgate or rear doors 2 Remove the two black plastic plugs in the rear light assembly access 3 Remove the two rear light assembly screws inside the fender and pull out the light assembly You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver when removing the screws 6 55 ...

Page 302: ...d by electrical problems See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index for more information Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An electrical overload will cause the lights to flicker on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a c...

Page 303: ...fuse in the battery feed wire This fuseis near the junctionblock See Trailer Wiring Harness in the Index for more information Fuse Block The fuse behind a1 block is 1 access door at the bottom of the instrument panel next to the parking brake release lever You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor if you have one To remove fuses if you don t have one hold the end of the fusebetween your thumb and...

Page 304: ...d damage your three way catalytic converter and other enginecomponents Three WayCata yticConverter diesel engines Your vehicle s three way catalytic converteris designed to reduce the particulates in your vehicle s exhaust If your vehicle s three way catalytic converter everneeds to be replaced it must be replaced with a three way catalytic converterintended for use with diesel engines only Engine...

Page 305: ...ur instrument panel will come on Loading Your Vehicle 1 GAWR FRT MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP P A I q fl wLBlKG L r A N m S IN EFFECT l W N ABOVE 1 J J S P E E D I J TIRE SIZE alM PSllKPA COLD SEE OWNERS MANUALFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CertificatiodTire label is found on the rear edgeof the driver s door The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtai...

Page 306: ...ility might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer tohelp you 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 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 6 60 ...

Page 307: ...subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle Weigh your vehicle with the trailer hitch attached so that you won t go over the GVWR or the GAWR You ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes For more information see Trailer Towing in the Tndex Add on Equipment When you carry removable items li...

Page 308: ...ire is adifferent brand than your road tires you will have a tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificatioflire label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door or on the incomplete vehicle document in the cab shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours ...

Page 309: ... enoughair underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Badwear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too muchair overinflation you can get Unusualwear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage t...

Page 310: ...ures should never exceed 10psi 70 kPa above the inflation specified for the maximum load of the tire Tire Inspection and Rotation To make your tires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index FRT n FRT Use this rotation pattern If your vehicle has fronttires with different load ratings or tread...

Page 311: ...nch 1 6mm or lessof tread remaining 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fibricshowing through the tire s rubber 0 The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric 0 The tire has a bump bulge or split The tirehas a puncture cut or otherdamage that can t be repaired well because of the size orlocation of the damag...

Page 312: ...load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Uniform lire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States Thetreadwear gradeis a c...

Page 313: ...els of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades aremolded on the sidewalls of passenger cartires While...

Page 314: ... have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way 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 c...

Page 315: ... manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage yourvehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some aretoxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or getthem on a hot part of the vehicle Some aredangerous if you b...

Page 316: ... loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your GM 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 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge and c...

Page 317: ...dryer ora heat lamp NOTICE Be careful with a hair dryer or 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 Some spotsand stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excess soilfrom the trim material with a clean dull knife or scra...

Page 318: ...lier 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 wate...

Page 319: ...0 isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water 0 Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoepolish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into finish it can harm the leather Cleaning theTop of the lnstrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing si...

Page 320: ...d is clean if beads do not form when yourinse itwith water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously 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 Wash...

Page 321: ...s usually needed However you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainlesssteel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chromepolish steam or caustic soapto clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating s...

Page 322: ... will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for iceand snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed ...

Page 323: ...1602 0 4731 Fabric Cleaner Cleaner 23 oz 0 680L GlassCleaner 6 Ibs 2 72 kg Multi Purpose Powder Cleaner 8 02 0 237L Vinyl Top 16oz 0 473L Preservatone 8 oz 0 237L SpotLifter Cleaner I6 oz 0 473L Wash Wax conc 16 oz 0 473L Magic Mirror Cleaner Pol ish USAGE Removes old waxes polishes tar and road oil Removes rust and corrosion on chrome and stainless steel Cleans white and black tires Spot and stai...

Page 324: ...appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see itif you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Partslabels and the certificates of title and registration 6 78 ...

Page 325: ...Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code Thiscode will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts CD CD cv c3 I I I I I _ L r I I w 6 79 ...

Page 326: ...EL DESIGNATION OPTIONCONTENT It s veryhelpful if youever need toorder parts On this labelis your VIN 0 the model designation paint information and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment 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 equ...

Page 327: ...ntification Gas Engines Engine Type VIN Code Fuel System Produced By Emissions 5 7L V8 K TBIT U S CAN LDq HD g l Light Duty Emissions with 8500 GVWR and below or Heavy Duty Emissions with 8501 GVWR and above Throttle Body Injection Engine Identification Diesel Engines Engine Type VIN Code Fuel System Produced By Emissions Wheel Nut Torque 6 5L V8 S Turbo Diesel U S LD MODEL C 1500 K 1500 C K 2500 ...

Page 328: ... Capacity ENGINE VIN 5 7L K 6 5L ST 6 5L F3 7 4L N QTY Without Filter 4 Quarts 3 8 Liters 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters QTY With Filter 5 Quarts 4 8 Liters 7 Quarts 6 5 Liters 7 Quarts 6 5 Liters 7 Quarts 6 5Liters After refill the level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations in Section 5 All quantities are approximate Oil filter should be changed at EVERY oil change Fuel la...

Page 329: ...e Tank Cap 6 5L S PF1218 A917C TP1006 RC33 7 4L N PF1218 A348C cv774c CR43TS GF481 RC36 6 5L F PF1218 A917C TP1006 RC33 Heavy Duty Emission Engine Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioningrefrigerants 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 ...

Page 330: ...Fuse Block I 7 5 AMP I BROWN I I 10 AMP I RED I I 15 AMP I BLUE I 6 84 ...

Page 331: ... and Glove Box Lps TR 9 Radio Memory Clock Horn Relay Horn Feed Park Lamps FUSE 20 Amp 15Amp 10Amp 10 Amp 15 Amp 25 Amp 20 Amp 20 Amp C49SW Illurn Headlamp On 5 Amp Warning Radio Illurn H V A C Illum Haz Flasher Seat Belt Buzzer Stop Lmps A B S Memory Windshield Wiper Washer Radio Feed Pwr Windows Door Locks Rear Window Defogger Crank Discreet Four Wheel Drive DRL Daytime Running Lights RR Wpr Rea...

Page 332: ...rhood Lamp Reel Lamp SuburbanOnly 6052 H6054 6052 9005 INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Roof Console Lamps Courtesy Lamp Heater or A C Control Lamp Four Wheel Drive Indicator Four Wheel Drive Shift Lever Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror POWER RATING AT 12 8V WATTS 55 65 35 65 55 65 65 TRADENO 194 2357NA 3057 3057 3156 194 194 232 232 211 2 21 1 2 168 1003 194 ...

Page 333: ...rument ClusterIllumination Txhometer Cluster Headlamp Beam Indicator Directional Signal Indicator Brake Warning Indicator Safety Belt Warning Check Gages Indicator Malfunction Indicator Service Engine Soon Lamp Upshift Indicator Glow Plugs Lamp Low Coolant Lamp Water in Fuel Lamp Service ThrottleSoon Lamp TRADE NO 161 74 74 194 I94 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 6 6 87 ...

Page 334: ...Notes ...

Page 335: ...ith Light Duty Emissions Maintenance Schedule I 7 6 Maintenance Schedule 11 7 8 MaintenanceScheduleI 7 10 Maintenance Schedule I1 7 12 Maintenance Schedule I 7 14 Maintenance Schedule TI 7 16 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 18 Owner Checks and Services 7 22 Recommended Fluids Lubricants 7 25 MaintenanceRecord 7 27 ServiceStation Checks 7 28 Recording Maintenance Services 7 3 Gasoli...

Page 336: ...you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM dealer the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done Your dealer can be relied upon to use the proper parts and practices Your Vehicle andthe Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommend...

Page 337: ...mmended manner See Off Road Driving With Your Four wheel Drive Vehicle in the Index use the recommended fuel See Fuel in the Index Selecting the Proper Maintenance Services To find the propermaintenance schedule foryour vehicle you must know two things What engine your vehicle has and how you use your vehicle Your engine type will tell you which chart to use and your driving conditions will tell y...

Page 338: ...em Emissions Light DutyEmissions with 8500 GVWR and below or Heavy Duty Emissions with 8501 GVWR and above Throttle Body Injection Engine Emissions Classification Diesel Engines Engine Type VIN Fuel System Emissions 6 5L V8 S Turbo Diesel LD 6 5L V8 F Turbo Diesel HD 7 4 ...

Page 339: ...ilometers and the outside temperatures arebelow freezing The engineis at low speed most of the time as in door to door delivery stop and go traffic or commercial use 0 You operate in dusty areas oroff road frequently You tow a trailer If any one ormore of these is true for your driving followSchedule I Schedule I is shown by a plus sign on the chart MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEI1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY i...

Page 340: ...Check Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Serpentine Belt Inspection Tire and Wheel Rotation t t Drive Axle Service t Brake Systems Inspection An Emission Control Service See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index The California Air Resources Board has determinedthat the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or lim...

Page 341: ...OLINE ENGINES WITH LIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE continued THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60 000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS T0402 T0902 7 7 ...

Page 342: ...e to perform this maintenanceitem 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 maintenanceservices be performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded t To determine the emissions classificationof your engine refer to Selectingthe Proper Maintenance Chart inthis s...

Page 343: ...INE ENGINES WITH LIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULElu continued THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100 000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER60 000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS T0403aTT0903a 7 9 ...

Page 344: ...ice See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services it A A Noise EmissionControl Service W Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States t To determine the emissions classification of your engine Maintenance Chart in this section TO404 7 the Index referto Selecting the Proper 7 10 ...

Page 345: ...GASOLINE ENGINES WITH HEAVY DUTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE continued THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THISCHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100 000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60 000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS TO405 7 11 ...

Page 346: ...rvice See Explanation of Scheduled MaintenanceServices in the Index A A Noise EmissionControl Service 1 Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States t To determine the emissions classification of your engine refer to Selecting the Proper Maintenance Chart in this section TO406 7 12 ...

Page 347: ...NGINESW THHEAVY DUTYEM SSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULElu continued 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100 000 km ARE TO BE DONEAFTER 60 000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS TO407 7 13 ...

Page 348: ...frequentfilter replacement Extreme dust and dirt operating conditions off road may require the air filterto be checkedas often as every 300 miles 483km and replacedas necessary An Emission ControlService See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services in this section A A NoiseEmission ControlService H Applicableonly to vehiclessold in the UnitedStates t This maintenance scheduleapplies to all di...

Page 349: ...DIESEL ENGINES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEtI continued THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60 000 MILES 100 000 km ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60 000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS T0409rT0909 7 15 ...

Page 350: ... 8 Transmission Service 7 Front Wheel Bearing Repack 17 Shields and Underhood Insulation 19 Engine Accessory Drive Serpentine Belt Inspection InspectionAH 0 0 20 Inspection Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve 22 CheckAH Every 12 Months or Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan 21 0 0 Air Intake System InspectionAH 0 0 23 Brake Systems Inspection 25 0 0 0 0 Drive Axle Service 24 0 0 Tire and W...

Page 351: ...DIESEL ENGINES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULElw continued ...

Page 352: ...fore lubrication or they could be damaged Also be sure to check all the vehicle fluid levels at this time ENERGY CONSERVIPG I1 GASOLINE ENGINE OR CF 4 SH CLUTCH FORK BALL STUD LUBRICATION 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH DEEP LOW Not applicable to utility or wagon models COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE Drain flush and refill system with new coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index for the proper coolant and...

Page 353: ...V SYSTEM INSPECTION Check the Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve System for any worn plugged or collapsed hoses Have the system checked as described in the Service Manual 9 FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT Replace the fuel filter at the specified interval or sooner if clogged 10 SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT Replace spark plugs with the type listed in Section 6 See Specification Charts in the Index 11 SPARK PLU...

Page 354: ...Adjust or replace as needed EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM ECS INSPECTION Check all fuel and vaporlines and hoses for proper hookup routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed SHIELDS AND UNDERHOOD INSULATION INSPECTIONAP Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required AIR INTAKE SYSTEM INSPECTIONAP Check ...

Page 355: ... the wheel fastener torque set at the first 100 1 000and 6 000miles 160 1600and 10000 km Block the tires opposite those being removed to keep the vehicle from rolling DRIVE AXLE SERVICE Chec kreadfront axlefluid level and add as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking EXHAUST PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION 0 0 0 Locking differential Drain fluid at first oil change and...

Page 356: ...Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be made at the time period specified to help ensure proper safety emission performance and dependability of your vehicle Be sureany necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in this Section At Least Once a Month Tire inflation pressu...

Page 357: ... gear shift position With an automatic transmission the key should turn to LOCK only when the gear shift is in P Park On vehicles with a key release lever try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the lever The key should turn to LOCK only with the key lever depressed On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK Parking brake and transmission P PARK mechanism operation Park on a fairly ...

Page 358: ...s of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Lubricate the steering linkage Accelerator Control System On gasoline engines lubricate the pivot at the TBI throttle lever stud with engine oil Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Exhaust System Inspe...

Page 359: ...ch as SH CF 4 To determine thepreferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index Engine Coolant Hydraulic ClutchSystem Hydraulic Brake Systems Parking Brake Cables Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 603 GM Part No 1052753 or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM ...

Page 360: ...e De Icer GM Part No 1051516 or equivalent Chassis Lubricant GM Part No I2346003 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB a Engine Oil GM Part No 1050I09 or equivalent b Chassis Lubricant GMPart No 12346003or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Wheel Bearing Lubricant GM Part No 12346003or equivalent or lubri...

Page 361: ... lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Windshield Washer SolventGM Optikleen washer solvent GM Part and Anti Freeze No I0515I5 or equivalent Weatherstrip Squeaks Spray A Squeek GM Part No Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part Points No 12345120or equivalent 1052...

Page 362: ... is performed record the date odometer reading services performed list item numbers and who performed the services in the appropriate column In addition retain copies of your receipts It is suggested that receipts be kept with your Owner s Manual Maintenance Performed TOO01 7 28 ...

Page 363: ...under hood checks at each fuel fill 0 Check the engine oil level and add if necessary 0 Check the engine coolantlevel in the recovery bottle and add if necessary 0 Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary See these items in the Index for information on how to check them 7 29 ...

Page 364: ...de rear edgeof the driver s door See Page 6 62 I Delco Freedom battery never needs to have water added See Page 6 49 Cooling System 9 Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank gasoline engine or only at the coolant surge tank diesel engine The fluid level should be at the COLD mark See Page 6 35 Transmission Fluid See Page 6 28 Cold Tire Pressure See the Certification Tire label on t...

Page 365: ...tomer Satisfaction Procedure 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 DefectsTo the United States Government 8 4 Reporting Safety DefectsTo the Canadian Government 8 5 Reporting Safety DefectsTo General Motors 8 5 Roadside Assistance 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 Service Public...

Page 366: ...nter 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 4 16 644 4 112 As of October 4 1993 call 1 905 64441 12 For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer...

Page 367: ...r GMC Truck dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfiedwith your new vehicle Our experiencehas 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 lmpartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to adisagreeme...

Page 368: ...ay require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the GMC Truck Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT T f you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or ...

Page 369: ...K1G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or TransportCanada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call LIS at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 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 or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of ...

Page 370: ...n The GMC Truck Commitment Plus Program offers courtesy transportation for customers when obtaining warranty service The Courtesy Transportation Program is available toretail purchasers of Commitment Plus eligible 1994GMC light duty trucks This program is offered in conjunction with the 36 month 36 000 mile BUMPER TO BUMPER New VehicleLimited Warranty In Canada please consult your GM Dealer for in...

Page 371: ...P7 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 Some pertain to the proper useand care of your vehicle Some describecostly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairs which if d...

Page 372: ... published issue Check the ordering formfor indexes for earlier model years Cut out the 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 1 994 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 happyto send you one Aut...

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Page 374: ...which includes all of thesepublications Ask for form number 15958965 it costs 15 00 SERVICEMANUALSFORALLLIGHT D U N TRUCKS Model Kit Number Price 1994 C K Models NATP 9431K 1 20 00 1994 G Van NATP 9457K 1 20 00 1994 P3 Models P G Models NATP 9432K 1 20 00 1994 Safari NATP 9430K 120 00 1994 S T Models NATP 9429K 1 20 00 Includes Service Manual Unit Repair Manual Driveability Emissions andElectrical...

Page 375: ...W C 0 CI n L 0 u aJ n u t r 0 I 3 Z L 5 ...

Page 376: ...Deck 3 14 CassetteDeck 3 20 Cassette TapePlayer Care 3 22 Automatic Transmission 2 21 Fluid 6 28 Axle 2 32 6 33 Front 6 35 Rear 6 33 RearLocking 6 33 Battery 6 49 Belts See Safety Belts Better Business Bureau 8 3 Blizzard 4 33 Brakes Adjustment 6 45 Antilock 4 6 Fluid 6 44 Four wheel Antilock 4 7 Hydro Boost System Hydraulic Pump 6 42 Parking 2 26 PedalTravel 6 45 AntilockWdrning Light 2 68 Master...

Page 377: ...ial Problems 6 72 Vinyl or Leather 6 73 WheelsandTires 6 75 Windshield 6 74 Comfort Controls 3 2 Console Clock 3 16 3 19 Floor 2 57 Overhead 2 59 ConvenienceNet 2 78 Coolant See Engine Cooling SystemCapacity 6 82 Crankcase Capacity 6 82 CruiseControl 2 42 Increasespeed 2 44 OnHills 2 4 6 Passing 2 45 Reducespeed 2 45 Resume 2 44 Set 2 43 ToGetOutOf 2 46 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Customer...

Page 378: ...s 4 29 In Sand Mud Ice Or Snow 4 21 5 40 Stuck in DeepSnow 4 33 5 40 Through Water 2 1 5 4 22 Uphill 4 16 Winter 4 30 WithaTrailer 4 36 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electrical System Engine Add on Equipment Adding Coolant Aircleaner Block Heater Computer Command Control System Coolant Cooling System Crankcase Exhaust Coolant Temperature Gage 6 80 5 14 5 20 6 37 6 27 2 19 3 5 6 21 6 58 6 35 2 75 5 12 6 82 2 ...

Page 379: ...ldWasher 2 41 6 42 Four WheelDrive 2 32 6 34 Transfer Case 2 33 6 34 FrontAxle 6 35 Fuel 6 4 FillingYourTank 6 12 Foreign Countries 6 12 Gage 2 74 Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 5 TankCapacity 6 82 Fusesand Circuit Breakers 6 56 6 85 FuseBlock 6 57 Headlights 6 56 Power Windows andOther Power Options 6 57 Trailer WiringHarness 6 57 WindshieldWipers 6 56 G Gages 2 74 Coolant Temperature Gage 2 75 Fuel...

Page 380: ...ow Defogger 3 11 Heating System without A C 3 4 FanKnob 3 5 Rear Window Defogger 3 11 FunctionLever 3 5 Temperature Lever 3 6 HighwayHypnosis Hitches Hood LatchesandHinge Release Horn Hydroplaning Hydraulic Clutch I If You re Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow Ignitionswitch Inflation Tire Pressure Instrumentpanel Standard Cluster 4 29 4 39 6 48 6 14 2 37 6 32 4 26 5 40 2 12 6 62 2 64 2 64 J JackandToo...

Page 381: ...8 Body 6 48 Constant Velocity Joints 6 48 FrontAxle 6 35 Front Shock Absorbers 6 4 6 Front Suspension and Steering Linkage 6 46 Front Wheel Bearings 6 46 Tdilgate Handle 6 49 Hood Latches and Hinge 6 48 Lockcylinders 6 49 Propeller Shaft SlipSplines 6 48 RearAxle 6 33 Recommended Lubricants 7 25 Transfer Case 6 34 Luggagecarrier 2 79 M Maintenance OtherItems 6 46 Record 7 2 7 2 7 Scheduled Mainten...

Page 382: ...on 2 27 4 52 YourVehicle Manual Transmission 2 30 Passing Other Vehicles 4 9 Power DoorLocks 2 15 Steering 4 7 Winches 4 64 Product Service Publications 8 7 Steering Fluid 6 40 R RadiatorPressure Cap 6 39 Radio see Audio Systems Rearwindow Defogger 3 11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 25 Recovery Hooks 5 32 Replacement Parts 6 81 Reporting Safety Defects 8 5 Roadsigns 4 2 Roadside Assistance 8...

Page 383: ...ning 1 5 Removable 1 10 SeatbackLatches 1 5 Secondary AirInjection AIR System 6 59 Service Do It Yourself 6 3 Parts Identification Label 6 80 Publications 8 7 Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations 6 83 Service Engine Soon Light 2 71 6 59 Service Station Checks 7 29 Shift Indicator Light 2 25 2 72 Shifting Into Park 2 28 Single Belt Accessory Drive 6 47 SpareTire 5 26 Removal 5 26 Storage 5 ...

Page 384: ...ng Distance 4 41 TorqueLock 2 27 Backingup 6 41 Hitches 4 39 Maintenance 4 44 TowingYourVehicle 5 7 TrailerBrakes 4 40 Towing 4 36 Wiring Harness 2 80 Trailering Package 6 61 Transfer Case 2 33 6 34 Transmission Automatic 2 14 Five SpeedManual 2 14 Fluid 6 28 Fluid ToAdd 6 31 Four wheel See Four wheel Drive Fluid ToCheck 6 28 ShiftLight 2 25 Tripodometer 2 65 V Vehicle DamageWarnings vii Identific...

Page 385: ...nt and Tire Balance 6 67 Aluminum 6 75 Hub CapsNheel NutCaps 5 22 Replacement 6 68 UsedReplacement 6 68 Windows 2 35 WindshieldWasher 2 41 WasherFluid 2 41 6 42 WinterDriving 4 50 Wipers Windshield 2 40 NutTorque 6 47 6 81 Rearwasher 2 54 BladeInserts 6 47 CleaningBlades 6 74 Rearwindow 2 54 ...

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