GMC 1995 Jimmy Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1995 Jimmy

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Page 3: ...formation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or engine overheating etc Section 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you wh...

Page 4: ...e keep in mind that yourGMC Truck dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during andafter the warranty period Remember if you have a concern and need help handling it to your satisfaction see the procedurein the GMC Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Thanks for choosing ...

Page 5: ... further notice Forvehicles first sold inCanada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for GMC Truck Division whenever it appears in this manual About Driving Your Jimmy As with other vehicles of this type failureto operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Besure to read the on pavement and off road driving guidelines in this manual See Driving Guid...

Page 6: ...In thismanual you ll find that picturesand words work together toexplain things quickly INDEX A good place to look for what you need is the Index in backof the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that sin the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in thisbook We use a box with gray backgroundand the word CAUTIONto t...

Page 7: ...e your vehicle Many times this damage would not becovered by your warranty and itcould be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you readother manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellowfor cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE V ...

Page 8: ...ed on an original battery Cautron Protect Eyes Possible Injury by Shielding Avoid Sparks or Flames Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Spark or Flame Could Explode Baftery These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven I I I Fasten Safety Door Lock Unlock Belts vi ...

Page 9: ... A Hazard Warning Flasher Headlight High Beam 0 0 Parking Lights Daytime RunningLights Fog Lights Headlight Low Beam These symbols are on some of your controls Windshield Wiper Windshield Washer r 7 A Windshield Rear Window Defroster WiperNasher Rear Window Ventilating Fan Off Defogger 0 vii ...

Page 10: ... lights I Engine Coolant Temperature Baftery Charging System BRAKE Brake SHIFT I Shift Light I I Fuel ANTI LOCK I I Anti Lock Brake Here are some other symbols you may see E Fuse Hood Release I I Lighter Engine Oil Pressure I I I Horn Speaker Vlll ...

Page 11: ...ur vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly You can also learnabout some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and fold them up and down Manual Front Seat Except Easy Entry 1 1 ...

Page 12: ...d into place Move thelever under the front of the seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place Manual Lumbar Adjustment If you havethis feature there will be a knob on the outside of the driverand passenger bucket seats Turn the topof the knob forward to increase lumbar support and...

Page 13: ...kes the front of the seat go up and down The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and reward Power Lumbar Adjustment If you havethis feature there will be a control on the front of your driver s seat Press and hold the passenger s side of the control until you have the desired lumbar support To decrease lumbar support press the driver s side of the control 1 3 ...

Page 14: ...e seatback lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat Release the leverto lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an uprightposition But don t have a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 15: ...e to a sudden stop Then it will will lock in place There s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you That s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill To fold a front seatback forward push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch Then the seatback will fold forward Thelatch must be down for the seat to work properly 1 5 ...

Page 16: ...atbackto its whole seat will slide forward original position Then move the seat rearward until itlocks To get out again tilt the seatbackfully forward Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustableon others Slide an adjustablehead restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a ...

Page 17: ...ise the seatbacks justlift up the seatbacks and push until they lockin the upright position Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have lockedin the upright position If they haven t have them fixed immediately Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells yousome things you should not do with safety belts And it...

Page 18: ...hes are mild and some crashes can beso serious that even buckled up a person wouldn tsurvive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walkaway Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than25 years of safety beltsin vehicles the factsare clear In most crashes buckling updoes matter a lot Why SafetyBelts Work When you rid...

Page 19: ...Put someone on it Get it upto speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9 ...

Page 20: ... such good sense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Qt Won tI be trapped in the vehicle after an accident i f I mwearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safetybelt or not But you can unbuckle a safetybelt even 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 ...

Page 21: ...ven one that isn t yourfault you and yourpassengers can behurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as baddrivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for peo...

Page 22: ...let itget twisted 4 Push the latch plateinto the buckle until itclicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn tlong enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned SOyou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to r 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of th...

Page 23: ...slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are bestable to take belt restraining forces The safety beltlocks if there s a sudden stop or a crash Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this w...

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Page 25: ...Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 15 ...

Page 26: ... across the body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before youclose the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slamthe door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 16 ...

Page 27: ...atable Restraint System 0 This part explains the SupplementalInflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag Your vehicle has anair bag for the driver Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 1 17 ...

Page 28: ...ystem checks theair bag s electrical systemfor malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Indexfor more information How the Air Bag System Works Where is the airbag The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steeringwheel 1 18 ...

Page 29: ...is designed to work properly under a wide rangeof conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on roughterrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving What makes anair bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity theair bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenlystopping ...

Page 30: ...he airbag is designedto inflate onlyonce After it inflates you ll need some new partsfor your air bag system If you don tget them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system willinclude the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehiclecovers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which ...

Page 31: ...properly A As long asthe push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basicstructure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properlyin a crash Q Is there anythingI might add to thefront of the vehicle that could A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle sframe bumper keep the air bagfrom working properly system frontend sheet metalor...

Page 32: ...st way to protect thefetus 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 for anyone the key tomaking safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as thedriver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this secti...

Page 33: ...hen you sit in the center front seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug 1 23 ...

Page 34: ...le the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportant for rear seat passengers to buckleup Accident statistics show that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safetybelts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And theycan strike others inthe vehicle who are wearing safe...

Page 35: ... across youmore slowly Push the latchplate into the buckle until itclicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it issecure When the shoulder belt is pulledout all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and startagain If the belt is notlong enough see Safety BeltExtender at theend of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to...

Page 36: ...uld applyforce at yourabdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there s a sudden stop or a crash On four door models the safety beltalso locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor I To unlatch the belt justpu...

Page 37: ...t guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck andhead There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rearseat You will find them tucked in between the seatback and theinterior body about half way down the edge of the seatback Here is how you shouldinstall the comfort guides on the shoulder belts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between theedge of the seatback andthe interior b...

Page 38: ... that boththe lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Makesure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder See Safety Belts Rear Seat Passengers in the Index To remove and store the comfort guides just perform these steps in reverse order Squeeze the beltedges together so that you can take themout from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and thenslide the guide ...

Page 39: ...ition you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on thelatch 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it plate to make sure it is secure 1 29 ...

Page 40: ...the buckleis positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Children Everyone in a vehicle needsprotection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle Smaller Children and Babies 1 30 ...

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Page 42: ...ned inthe rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors thereforerecommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat outside position unlessthe child is an infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might wantto secure the restraint in the right front seat whereyou can keeD an eye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly...

Page 43: ...a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulderbelt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as theinstructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap andshoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the res...

Page 44: ... you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 5 Pull the restof the shoulderbelt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 To tighten thebelt feed the shoulder beltinto the retractor whileyou push down on the child restraint 1 34 ...

Page 45: ...hild restraint justunbuckle the vehicle ssafety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Center Seat Positions 4 Door Models Don t use childrestraint in these positions Therestraints won t work properly 1 35 ...

Page 46: ... child inthe child restraintas the instructions say 3 Pick upthe latch plate and run thelap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face orneck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positionedso you would be ab...

Page 47: ...in different directions to be sure it is secure If you re using a bucket seat adjust the seat forward until the lap portion of the safety belt holds the restraint firmly But don t move it any more than needed to tighten the lap belt To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an...

Page 48: ...dditional restrainta shoulder belt can provide 0 Children who aren t buckled upcan be thrownout in acrash 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people whoare A CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can t properly spread the impact forces In a crash thetwo children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person a...

Page 49: ...restraint that beltsprovide If the child is sitting in a rear outside position of afour door model see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close tothe child sface orneck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one Wherever the childsits the lap portion of the beltshould be worn lowand...

Page 50: ...m doingitsjob have itrepaired Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve hada crash do you need new belts After a very minorcollision nothing may be necessary Butif the belts were stretched as they would beif worn during a more sever...

Page 51: ... A i The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace Pull the shoulder belt all the way out tosee this label 1 43 ...

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Page 53: ...many standard and optional features on your vehicle and information on starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you havea problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 54: ...t with either side up When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar coded tag The bar coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this tagin a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag 2 2 ...

Page 55: ...o your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may evenhave to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys Your DoorsAnd How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside lift the handle and pull the door open To oDen the door from the side pull the lever toward you and push the door open 2 3 ...

Page 56: ...Door Locks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle 3 From the outside Use your key 2 4 ...

Page 57: ...nside door forward You will see a red area on the lever If your vehicle has power door locks push LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door armrest This switch will lock all the doors at once To unlock the doors push on the raised area next to the key symbol On four door models the lever on each rear door works only thatdoor s lock 2 5 ...

Page 58: ...l CommunicationsCommission FCC Rules This device complies withPart 15of the FCC Rules Operation issubject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept anyinterferencereceived including interferencethat may cause undesiredoperation Should interferenceto this systemoccur try this 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessar...

Page 59: ...ou go to your dealer Whenthe dealer matches the replacement transmitter to yourvehicle the remainingtransmitters must also be matched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock yourvehicle You can match a transmitter to as manydifferent vehicles as you own provided theyare equipped with exactly the same model system General Motors offers several different models ofthese...

Page 60: ... and replace the batteries withtwo Duracell type batteries 4 Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings DL2016 or equivalent positiveside down Endgate Hatch Release To open a mechanical lock system from the outside insert the key in the lock and turnto the leftto unlock the glass If your vehicle has an endgate mounted spare tire carrier you must move the carrier arm out of the w...

Page 61: ...rnto the left All doors will unlock Then reach insideto lift the handle and openthe endgate The endgate can be opened without a key if the driver s door is unlocked The endgate glass will not release ifthe vehicle is in gear If your vehicle has an endgate mounted spare tire carrier you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass To lock a powerlock system from the outside insert the...

Page 62: ... letsyou open your endgate glass by just pressing a button The button is on the driver s side of the steering column If your vehicle has an automatic transmission your shift lever must be in PARK P or NEUTRAL N for the release to work 2 10 ...

Page 63: ...ass If your vehicle has a endgate mounted spare tire carrier you must movethe carrier arm out of the way to open theglass Endgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier 1 Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier arm 2 Swing the carrier arm away from the endgate You may need togive it a slight tug 3 To latch the carrier arm swing it toward the endgate 2 13 ...

Page 64: ...ccess plate F Trim Panel 1 Peel backor slit the carpet locally toexpose the access holein the trim 3 Reattach the carpet securely 2 Use a thin screwdriver to reach through the access holesin both the trim panel and the hardware cover Pry the release lever toward the passenger side until the glass latch pops open 2 12 ...

Page 65: ...e it withyou Always do this Your steering wheel will belocked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your keyout also locks your transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park ina lighted spot close all windows and lock yourvehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you par...

Page 66: ... stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Followthis breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings 0 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a nailer in theIndex for more information New Vehicle Break In Switch Use your key to start your vehicle The key lets you turn the ignition switch to fivedifferentpositions ACC Accessory ACC lets you use things...

Page 67: ...s position lets you turnoff the engine but still turn the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion whilethe engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN This is the position for driving START This starts your engine NOTICE If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and yoh can tturn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel leftand right while...

Page 68: ... differently The 8th digitof your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the topleft of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in theIndex Follow theproper steps to start the engine Automatic transmission Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in anyother position that s a safety feat...

Page 69: ...esn t start right away hold your keyin START If it doesn t start in 10seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way down for 5 seconds oruntil it starts 3 If your engine still won t start wait 15seconds to letthe starter motor cool down and do it all again When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work withthe electronics inyour vehicle I...

Page 70: ...rough them very slowly Engine Coolant Heater Option 4 3 Liter A Engine coolant heater cord strap B Engine coolant heater cord cap In very cold weather 0 F 1 8 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and betterfuel economy duringengine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior tostarting your vehicle To use the coolant he...

Page 71: ...king your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission There are several differentpositions for your shift lever If your vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission it now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the PARK ...

Page 72: ...REVERSE R Use this gearto back up NOTICE Shifting toREVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only afteryour vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow iceor sand without damaging your transmission see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with ...

Page 73: ...teep hills or for off road driving Select DRIVE D whenoperating the vehicle under any of these conditions DRIVE D This is like but you never go into Overdrive You should use DRIVE D when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hills or foroff road driving 0 SECOND GEAR 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can useSECOND GEAR 2 on hills Itcan help control y...

Page 74: ...you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe acceleratorpedal This couldoverheat and damage the transmission Use your brakesor shift intoPARK P to hold your vehicle in position ona hill Five Speed Manual Transmission This isyour shift pattern Here s howto operate your transmission FIRST GEAR 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST GEAR 1 Then slowly let up on the clu...

Page 75: ...ine 0 REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal waitabout 6 seconds then shift into REVERSE R Then let up on theclutch pedal slowly whilepressing the accelerator pedal NOTICE Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle SHIFT Lig...

Page 76: ...ansfer case is in 4LO Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature your rear axle can give you additional tractionon snow mud ice sandor gravel It works like astandard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Parking Brake To Release the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake peda...

Page 77: ... parts of your vehicle If you are ona hill See Parking on Hills in the Index That section shows how to turn your front wheels If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill See Towing a Trailer in theIndex That section shows what to do first to keep thetrailer from moving Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic Transmission Models Only 2 25 ...

Page 78: ... not in NEUTRAL N 4 Move the key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicleis in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission ModelsOnly Torque Lock Automatic Transmission If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmissioninto PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may p...

Page 79: ...hill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Before you get out of yijnfvehicle turn off yUbr engine put your manual transmission inREVERSE R and firmly apply the parking brake If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever be sure your transfer case is in a drive gea...

Page 80: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transmission It s better not topark with theengine running Butif you ever have to here are some things to know 2 28 ...

Page 81: ...rake Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in theIndex If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index All Wheel Drive Option If your vehicle has all wheel drive your engine sdriving power issent to all four wheels for extra traction This is like four wheel drive but there is no lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is ...

Page 82: ...ehicle s drivetrain Manual Transfer Case An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings 0 2HI If your four wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfercase the transfercase shift lever is on the floor next to thedriver Use this leverto shift into and out of four wheel drive 4HI N SET PARK BRAKE The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator willlight up when you shif...

Page 83: ... 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to 2HI while the vehicle is moving Do not press the transfer case shift lever button when shifting from 2HI to 4HI or from4HI to 2HI Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of theaccelerator for afew seconds after you shift To shift your transfer case into N SET PARK BRAKE 1 Stop the vehicle and shift your transmission into NEUTRAL N 2 Set the parking b...

Page 84: ...g youare in The indicator lights will comeon briefly whenyou turn on the ignition and one will stayon If the lights do not comeon you should takeyour vehicle in for service When shifting an indicator light will flash until theshift is completed then remain solidlylit To shift from 2HI to 4HI Press and release the4HI switch This can be done at any speed and thefront axle willlock automatically To s...

Page 85: ...UTRAL N or theclutch pedal depressed Thepreferred methodfor shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 kdh Press and release the 4HI switch You must wait for the4HI indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and or moving t...

Page 86: ...al power windows the controls are on each of the side doors Your power windows will only work when theignition has been turned to RUN The driver s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well Push the sideof the switch with thedown arrow tolower the window Push the sideof the switch with the up arrow to raise the window 2 34 ...

Page 87: ...operation The driver s window switch also has an express feature that allows it to lower without holdingthe window switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more than one half second toactivate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can beinterrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow endof the switch Swing Out Windows 2 Door On...

Page 88: ...n raiseit to the highest level to give your legs more room whenyou enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to acomfortable level then release the lever tolock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving 2 36 ...

Page 89: ... Windshield Wipers 0 WindshieldWasher 0 Cruise Control Option Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward for Right and two downward forLeft positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or alane change To signal a turn move the lever all the wayup or down When theturn is finished the lever will return automatically 2 37 ...

Page 90: ...l indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lights regularly to make sure they are working Operation of Lighting System Although your vehicle s lighting system headlamps parking lamps fog lamps side marker lamps and taillamps meets all applicablefederal lighting requirements certain states and provinces may applytheir own lighting regulation...

Page 91: ... high to low pullthe Multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When thehigh beams are on this blue indicator light on the instrument panel also will beon Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipersby turning the band with the wipersymbol on it 2 39 ...

Page 92: ...ndshield carefully loosenor thaw them If your blades dobecome worn or damaged get new bladesor blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overloadyour wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected from overloadby a circuit breaker anda fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper willstop until the motorcools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy...

Page 93: ... for expansion which could damage the tankif it is completely full 0 Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer systemand paint Rear Window WiperNllasher You control your rear window wipedwasher from a switch on your instrument panel located below the rear defogger switch The rear window wiperoperates with a constant 5 second delay when the rear wiper switch i...

Page 94: ...r If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check your fluid level Cruise Control Option If you haveCruise Control the end of your multifunction lever will look like this With Cruise Control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on theaccelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise Control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph ...

Page 95: ...To Set Cruise Control 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal 2 43 ...

Page 96: ...andstay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle willkeep going faster until you release theswitch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you wantto go faster don t hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate To lncrease Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to go to a higherspeed 1 Use the acce...

Page 97: ...faster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push inthe button at the endof the lever until you reachthe lower speed youwant then release it To slow down in very smallamounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6k d h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase yourspeed When youtake your foot ...

Page 98: ...r to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Outof Cruise Confrol There are two waysto turn off theCruise Control Steplightly on the brake pedalor push theclutch pedal if you have a manual transmission Move the Cruise switch toOFF To Erase Speed Memory When you...

Page 99: ...the lamps listed above aswell as the headlamps Push theside of the switch marked OFF to turn off your lamps Turn the switch next to the headlamp switch upto make your instrument panel andtransfer case lights brighter Turnthe switch all the wayup to turn on the interior lamps You can switch your headlamps from high to low beamby pulling on the multifunction lever A circuit breaker protects your hea...

Page 100: ...HTS switch Press the side of the switch with the light to turn the fog lamps on and OFF to turn them off A light will glow in the switch when the fog lamps are on Remember fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlights Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlights Fog lamps will go off wheneveryour high beamheadlampscome on When the high beams go off t...

Page 101: ...ights will come on When you turn off theheadlamps the exterior lights will go out and the high beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel willgo on whenever the DRL is on This light means that only the DRL is on When you turn on your exterior lights this light will go out If the DRLindicator light is on at dawnor dusk it is areminder to...

Page 102: ...rnedon You can also turn the domelamp on by turning the INT LIGHTS dimmer switch up until itclicks The rear dome lamp has a switch that lets you turn it on from the rear of the vehicle 2 50 Press theside of the switch with the light symbol to turn on the front and reardome lamps Pressing the other side of the switch will turn all interior lightsoff even when theendgate and doorsare open ...

Page 103: ...y 15seconds when either frontdoor is opened or until the ignition is turned to RUN or ACC The lights will also stay on for approximately 15seconds after you exit the vehicle They will also stay on for15seconds when the interior light switch on the dash is turned on thenoff while the ignition is off You can also turn the mirror lights on and off by pressing the switch neareach light 2 51 ...

Page 104: ...urn theknob in the switch to L or R to choose the mirror then pressthe arrows on the outside switch ring to adjust the mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle If you have the manually adjustable mirror you canfold it before entering a carwash To fold pull the mirrors in towards the vehicle Pushthe mirrors back out when finished 2 52 ...

Page 105: ...nity Mirrors 2 53 To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side Your visors may have anextension that can be pulled outfor additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items suchas maps Some visors havea lighted mirror Just lift the cover up to turn on the mirrorlights ...

Page 106: ...e acceM6rg power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment onfor extended periods will drain your battery Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays To use thelighter I press it inall the way and letgo When it s ready it will pop back by itself Don t holda cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If ...

Page 107: ...rettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage To remove thefront ashtray push down on the metal cover Then press up on the release tabon the panel under the metal cover and remove the ash tray Four door vehicles have smaller ashtrays inside the rear doors Press PRESS to turn the ashtray around for use Press on the bottom area to open the rear seat ashtrays in two door veh...

Page 108: ...ont of split bench seats Squeeze the latch at the front of the cupholder and pull it straightout The liner removes for easy cleaning and the cupholder is dishwasher safe To open your glove box squeeze the lever at the topof the glovebox and pullthe handle towards youto lower the door I 2 56 ...

Page 109: ...Two cup depressions are provided for your convenience but the glovebox should not be openwhile driving Four door models have storagepockets and cupholders on rear 2 57 ...

Page 110: ...ng in on the button by each light The lights can also be swiveled to point in the directionyou want I It has two storage compartmentswhich can be used to convenientlystore small items like your sunglasses and a compartmentfor your garage door opener It also has an electric compass outside temperaturegauge and overheadlight 2 58 ...

Page 111: ...rature indicated will be the last outside temperaturerecorded with theignition on If the outside temperature is 37 F 3O C or lower when you turn on the ignition ICE will appear on the display It s a caution to the driver that road conditions may beicy and thatappropriateprecautions should be taken Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However wh...

Page 112: ...nstructionsto set the variance for your particularlocation 1 Locate your location on the zone map Note your zone number 2 Press and hold boththe ON OW and theUS MET switches The display will go off 3 After 5 seconds VAR CAL will appear on the display Whenit does release both buttons 4 Press US MET until your zonenumber appears on the display 5 Press ON OFFto enter your zone number Your variance is...

Page 113: ...rage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward I Peel theprotective backing fromthe hook and looppatch Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close to the center of the opener as possible Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press theopener firmly into place 2 61 ...

Page 114: ...tmentdoor closed when you press the button Now with the compartment door closed push the button againto make sure the garagedoor opener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs inplace you should only have to push the button slightly to operate the opener Adjust the positionof the garagedoor opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the ope...

Page 115: ...or larger heavier items The convenience net is anchored to the endgate door Attach the upper loops to the retainers on either side of the endgate opening thelabel should bein the upper passenger side corner visible from the rear of vehicle Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie downs on the floor Cargo Tie Downs There are four cargo tie downs in therear that allow you to strap cargo in and k...

Page 116: ...ptional cargo security shade you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle Grasp the handle and pull the shade to unrollit Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle to secure it 2 64 ...

Page 117: ...ht Switches 9 Electronic Transfer Case Option 10 Rear Defogger Option 11 Ashtray 12 Shelf 13 Fog Lamps Option 14 Rear Wiperwasher Option 15 Rear Hatch Option Your instrument cluster is designedto let youKnow at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know howfast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and manyother things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 65 ...

Page 118: ...eter Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster Your odometer is tamper resistant It will showsilver lines between the numbers if someonetries to turn itback You may wonder what happensif your vehicle needsa new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set atzero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the...

Page 119: ...he button is completely depressed To set the trip odometer to zero completely push the button near the readout Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain inyour vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range red warning range and red danger range 2 67 ...

Page 120: ...lt Warning Lights and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensiverepair or replacement Paying attention to your warninglights and gages couldalso save youor others from injury Warning lights come on whe...

Page 121: ...lash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither thetone nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you ifthere is anelectrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors and the wiringand the ...

Page 122: ... isn t working the other part canstill work and stopyou For good braking though you need bothparts working well If the warninglight comes on there couldbe a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you a...

Page 123: ...ready to warn youif there is a problem If the light stays on orcomes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes butyou 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 SystemWarning Light earlier in ...

Page 124: ...work as well your fuel economy won t beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty If Your Vehicle is Equipped with OBD I Certain vehicles are equipped with a new emission diagnostic system You can tell whether your vehicle hasthis system by reading your tune up label located under the hood If the labelsays OBD 11 on it the followin...

Page 125: ...es to flash stop the vehicle Wait for asteady light to come on then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service These following conditions also may cause the SERVICEENGINE SOON light to come on Low Fuel Out of Fuel As thevehicle starts to run outof fuel the SERVICEENGINE SOON light may come on asa result of anengine misfire Filling your gasoline tank shouldcorrect this condition Make sure to install...

Page 126: ... problems witha generator drive belt oranother electrical problem Have itchecked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio andair conditioner Check Gages Light HECK GAGES This amber CHECK GAGES light isabove the fuel gage on the instrument cluster and will com...

Page 127: ... is on and the headlight switch and parking brake are off Formore details about DRL see Day Time Running Lamps in this section SHIFT Indicator Light This amber SHIFT indicator light is at the top of theinstrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions Shifting when the indicator lightis on will help you get the best fuel economy See SHIFT Light in this section 2 75 ...

Page 128: ...enever you use your high beam headlamps See HeadlampHigh Low Beam Changer in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator This light withthe green arrows ison both sidesof the speedometer on the instrument cluster The turn signal indicator will come on wheneveryou signal a turn or lane change See Turn andLane Change Signal in this section 2 76 ...

Page 129: ...ant Can Burn you Badly In Problems On The Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Oil Pressure Gage 40 The oil pressuregage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when theengine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary withengine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the lo...

Page 130: ...ners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage 0 At thegas station the gas pump shuts off before thegage reads full It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill up than thegage indicated For example the gage may have indicatedthe tank was halffull but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacityto fill the tank 0 The gage moves a little whenyou turn acomer or...

Page 131: ...able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can onlydrive fora short time with the reading ineither warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Hav...

Page 132: ...s Be sure the cargo is properlyloaded Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is notrecommended Tie theload to the moveable tie down two per each side of the side rails Use thecross rails only to keep the load from sliding 0 If you need to carry long items move thecross rails as far apart as possible Tie the load to the moveabletie downs provided in theside rails Also tie theload to thebumpers Do n...

Page 133: ... harness for you The heavy dutytrailer wiring is a 7 wire harness assembly It is stored under thevehicle along the passenger side frame crossmember on two door vehicles and on the driver side corner frame crossmemberon four door vehicles It has a 30 amp feed wire with aninline fuse located by the junction block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Both the 5 wire harness and the 7 wire harn...

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Page 135: ... supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls Heater Air Conditioning Controls Your heatedair conditioning controls will look like this Before using your vehicle s air conditioning open the windowsto clear the vehicle of hot air The switch with thefan symbol changes the fan speed To increase the fan speed push the switch upward towardHI To decrease the fan speed push the switch downward toward LO 3...

Page 136: ...nts as well as the instrument panelvents This setting is useful in cool weather with bright sunlight VENT Airflow is through the instrument panelvents Set the upper knob to the temperature desired This setting is usefulfor mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling isdesired The air conditioner does notrun HEAT Heated aircomes out through the heaterfloor vents and windshield defroste...

Page 137: ... until the light in the switch comes on then release it The rear window defogger will stayon for 5 7 minutes then turnoff It will only work if the ignition switch is turnedto RUN You can turn thedefogger off at any time bypressing OFF The defogger will shut itself off after several minutesso that the glassdoes not get too hot If the windowstill isn t clear turn thedefogger on again I NOTICE Scrapi...

Page 138: ...nning Ventilation Tips Keep the hood andfront air inletfree of ice snow or anyother obstruction such as leaves The heater anddefroster will workfar better reducing thechance of fogging the insideof your windows When you enter a vehicle in coldweather turn the blowerfan to HI for a few momentsbefore driving off This helps clear the intakeducts of snow andmoisture and reduces thechance of fogging th...

Page 139: ...e sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Audio Systems without a Compact Disc To set the clock 1 Press the SETbutton 2 Within 5 seconds push and holdSEEK until the correct minute appears on the display 3 Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display To display theclock with the ignitionoff push the upperknob The time wil...

Page 140: ...0 Turn it to control the volume 0 Press it to display the time when the ignition is off 0 Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when theradio is on BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions 0 Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it tochange between the A...

Page 141: ...e four pushbuttons to store the station Whenever you press that button the preset station will return Repeat these steps for each pushbutton NOTE In addition to the four stations set as above up tothree additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Then do the following 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button SET appears in the displ...

Page 142: ...o change sides of a tape whena cassette is playing BAL Balance The control ring behindthe upper knob adjusts the leftkight speaker balance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions 0 Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance SEEK Press theSEEK button to cause the re...

Page 143: ... or noisy slide the TREBLE lever down to reduce the noise BASS Slide the BASS lever up to increase the bass response Adjust the BASS lever to give a pleasing sound to your ear AUTO DNR This unit is equipped with an automatic Dynamic Noise Reduction system DNR reduces background hiss onAM and FM radio broadcasts aswell as oncassette tapes DNR is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corp...

Page 144: ...s and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset the the Cln indicator The radio will display to show the clean feature has beenreset How to Operate Your E T P AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer This part tellsyou how your ETR AM FMstereo audio cassette system with equalizer works Upper Knob PWR VOL PROG RCL The upper knobhas these five functions Turn it to turn thesystem on and off Turn it ...

Page 145: ...ons at the same time Then do the following 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button 3 Within 5 seconds press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the sametime The station will return when the same two buttons are pressed again Adjust the Tone Use the levers in the upper middleleft corner to set the bass midrange and treble until youget the sound you want The 60 and 250 levers adjust the ba...

Page 146: ...sition Press bto go to the beginningof the nextselection Press 4 and the tapewill reverse to the beginningof the current selection PROGRAM To go from one side of the tape tothe other press the PWR VOL PROG RCL knob STOP EJECT To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio press the STOP EJECT button If Cln Clean appears on the display when you insert your cassette tape your cassette playe...

Page 147: ...right speakers Balance will be displayed briefly when using thiscontrol Lower Knob TUNE BAND The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tune in radio stations Press it to change between the AM and FMbands Rear Front SpeakerControl The control ring behind the lower knob fades the sound between your rear andfront speakers Fade levels willbe briefly displayed SEEK Press the SEEK button to cause the ...

Page 148: ...olfor apreset BASS position The bass level willbe displayed briefly when using this control TREBLE Press the TREBA to increasethe treble tones andvTREB to decrease the treble tones Press thecenter of the controlfor a preset TREB position The treble level will be displayed briefly when using this control To Play A Compact Disc CD NOTICE DO NOT use mini discsthat are called singles They won t eject ...

Page 149: ...ol FWD Press and hold the FWD button to advance quickly within a track Release it to resume playing Watch the display to stop at a specific passage SCAN Press SCAN tosample each track for approximately 10seconds Scanning will continue until theRDM SCAN or any other motion buttonis pressed again PREV Hold the PREV 4SEEK button or press it more than once and the disc will return to previous tracks N...

Page 150: ...code Don t wait more than 15 seconds between steps Press SET and 000 will appear on the display Press the SEEK or 4 button to make the first number appear Press SCAN to make the next two numbers agree with your code Press BAND and OOO will appearagain Now you are ready toenter the last three digits of your code Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last threedigits of your code Press BAND and rEP will appe...

Page 151: ...ch either of the codes and the unit will remain inthe SECURED mode Understanding Radio Reception FM stereo will give you the bestsound But FM signals will reach only about 10 to40 miles 16to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go The range for most AMstations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stat...

Page 152: ...eheat may notoperateproperly and could cause premature failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours of useto provide optimum performance Your radio may display Cln Clean to indicate that youhave used yourtape player for 50 hours without re settingthe tape clean timer If you noticea reduction in sound quality regardless of when the tape player was lastcleaned t ...

Page 153: ...pters will cause the radio to display an error and the adapter cassette will be ejected Care of Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge 3 Be sure never to to...

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Page 155: ...ce anyone can give about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a veryimportant safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts in theIndex Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume thatpedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they mightdo ...

Page 156: ...nual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half theadult population choose never to drink alcohol so they neverdrive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law inevery U S state to drink alcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmentalreasons for these laws The o...

Page 157: ... of drinks The law in manyU S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughoutCanada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in theU S is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen itdepends on how muchalcohol is in...

Page 158: ... ssystem can make crash injuries worse especially injuriesto the brain spinalcord or heart This means that whenanyone who hasbeen drinking driver or passenger is in acrash that person schance of being killedor permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want itto go They are the brakes the s...

Page 159: ...with the surface of the road whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread and the condition of yourbrakes Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keepingpace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes maynot have time to coolbetween hard stops Your brakes will wearout much faster if you do...

Page 160: ...of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheelsare slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakesat each front wheel and at therear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any drivercould The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions Yo...

Page 161: ...system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to takecurves at a reasonable speed A lotof the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner eachof us is subject tothe same laws of physics whendriving on curves The traction ofthe tires against the road surface ...

Page 162: ...from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoidthese problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimesyou can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can performvery well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Brakingin Emergencies earlierin this section It is bett...

Page 163: ...l to go straight down the roadway 1 Edge of Road Surface 2 SlowDown 3 LeftApprox Quarter Turn 4 Recover Passing The driver of a vehicle about to passanother 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...

Page 164: ...ove into theother lane If the way isclear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes upfor the distance you would loseby dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancelyour pass you need only slow down and drop back again and waitfor another opportunity If other cars are lined up to passa slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t tryingto pass you a...

Page 165: ...id are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide easeyour foot off theaccelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle maystraighten out Always be readyfor a second skid ifit occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material ison the road For safe...

Page 166: ...hicle doesn thave four wheel drive you shouldn tdrive off road unless you reon a level solid surface Off road driving can be greatfun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you ve left the greatNorth American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill...

Page 167: ...ng Luggage Carrier and Tires in theIndex Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially whengoing to a remote area Know the terrain and planyour route You are much less likely to getbad surprises Getaccurate maps of trails andterrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them...

Page 168: ...things to keep in mind At higher speeds you approach thingsfaster and you haveless time to scan the terrain for obstacles you have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you ll need more distancefor braking especially since you re onan unpaved surface Scanning the Terrain Off road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to befamilia...

Page 169: ...lor at all Because you will beon an unpaved surface it s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads andhighways There are no road signs posted speedlimits or signal lights You have to use your own goodjudgment about what issafe and whatisn t Drinking anddriving can be ...

Page 170: ...llside or will the surface cause tire 0 Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won t have to make slipping turning maneuvers 0 Are there obstructionson the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts 0 What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hillif you don t know It s the smart way to find out Is the hill simplytoo ro...

Page 171: ...there are some things you shoulddo and there are some things you must not do First here s what youshould do can t makeit up the hill Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parkingbrake If your engine is stillrunning shift the transmission into reverse release the parking brake and slowly back downthe hill inreverse If your engine has stoppedrunni...

Page 172: ... very quickly and you couldgo out of control Instead applythe regular brake tostop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift into reverse release the parking brake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn aroundif you are about to stall whengoing up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you to rollover if you turn around If you can t ma...

Page 173: ...rt Gravel Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders 0 What s at the bottom ofthe hill Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with largerocks If you decide you can godown a hill safely then tryto keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they won thave to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under ...

Page 174: ...ease the parking brake and drive straight down If the engine won t start get out and get help Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later an off road trail will probablygo across theincline of a hill If thishappens you haveto decide whether to try to drive across the incline Here are some things to consider A hill that can be driven straight up ordown may betoo steep to drive across When yougo strai...

Page 175: ... you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straightenout the vehicle and prevent theside slipping However a much better way to prevent this is toget out and walk the course so you know what thesurfaceis like before youdrive it some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What shouldI do Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an inc...

Page 176: ... traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tiresslightly when driving onsand This will improve traction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it ...

Page 177: ...alling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And aslong as yourtailpipe is under water you ll never beable to start your engine When you go through After Off Road Driving Remove any brushor debris that has collected on theunderbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can bea fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substanc...

Page 178: ...r animals 0 If you re tired pull off the road ina safe place andrest Night Vision No one cansee as well at night as in the daytime But as we getolder these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at leasttwice as much light to see the same thing at night asa 20 year old What you do in thedaytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you...

Page 179: ...t blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving inthe Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn aswell because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rainstarts to fall ...

Page 180: ...h and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happenoften But itcan if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lotof water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water ssurface there cou...

Page 181: ... ll wantto watch out for what theother drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving 0 0 0 Know the best wayto get to where you are going Get a city mapand plan your trip into an unknownpart of the cityjust asyou wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim andcrisscross most largecities You ll save time and energy See...

Page 182: ...houlder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speedto the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the rightlane unless you wantto pass Before changing lanes check yourmirrors Then use your turnsignal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehiclein you...

Page 183: ...ecked all levels Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommendedpressure WeatherForecasts What s the weatheroutlook along your route Should you delayyour trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highwa...

Page 184: ...ep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable See Off Road Driving in the Index for information about driving off road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluidlevels and alsothe brakes tires cooling system and transmiss...

Page 185: ...s 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 likea stalled car oran accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warnof special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area orwinding roads Be alert to these and t...

Page 186: ...d cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle Driving on Snow orIce Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snowor i...

Page 187: ...n more Your anti lock brakes improve your abilityto 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 drypavement See Anti Lock in the Index 0 Allow greater following distance on any slipperyroad Watch for slippery spots The road mightbe fine until youhit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear r...

Page 188: ...summon help andkeep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tiea red clothto your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you haveno blankets or extra clothing make body insulatorsfrom newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm...

Page 189: ...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 vigorousexercises every half hour or so until help comes Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle only use it whenyour vehicle is stationary or anchored I NOTICE Operating a power winch with an automatic transmission in PARK P ...

Page 190: ...shift transfer case or all wheel drive because the transfer cases have no neutral position Before towing you should 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Place the automatic transmission inPARK P or the manual transmission in the lowest gear FIRST hitch manufacturer sinstructions 3 Firmly attach thevehicle being towed to the tow vehicle Refer to the 4 Place the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL N NO...

Page 191: ...le This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle WeightRating TheGVWR includes the weightof the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tirelabel also tells you the maximum weightsfor the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rearaxles you need togo to a weigh station and weigh your...

Page 192: ... not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go asfast as the vehiclegoes If you have tostop or turn quickly or if there isa crash they ll keepgoing There s also important loading informationfor off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index 4 38 ...

Page 193: ...here is alsoa load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR When you weigh your trailer be sure toinclude the weight of everything you put init And remember to figure the weight of the people inside as part of your load Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR Add on Equipment When youcarry removable ...

Page 194: ...as to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safetyrules Many of these are important for your safety and that of yourpassengers So please readthis section carefully before you pull a trailer I f YouDo Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points There are many different laws including speed limitrestrictions ha...

Page 195: ...ds on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that youhave on your vehicle You can ask yourdealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty andOwner Assistance Information book...

Page 196: ...ure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weightof thetrailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasonswhy you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules tofollow If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000 pounds 900 kg be sure to usea properly mounte...

Page 197: ...akes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailer brakes system can tap into vehicle s hydraulic brake system except Don t tap into your vehicle sbrake system if the trailer s brake system will use more than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 of fluid from your vehicle smaster cylinder If i...

Page 198: ...and attachments safety chains electricalconnector lights tires and mirroradjustment If the trailer has electricbrakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to besure the brakes areworking This lets you check yourelectrical connection at the same time During yourtrip check occasionallyto be surethat the load issecure and that the lights and any tra...

Page 199: ...inadvance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you towa trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy duty turn signal flasher included in the optional trailering package The green arrows on your instrument panel willflash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hookedup the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When...

Page 200: ...h a trailer attached on a hill If somethinggoes wrong yourrig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how todo it 1 2 3 4 5 6 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift intoPARK P yet or into gear for a manual transmission Then turn your wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traff...

Page 201: ...more often whenyou 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 engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in thismanual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea toreview these sec...

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Page 203: ...ind whatto do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off 5 1 ...

Page 204: ...tion your keyis in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers areon your turn signals won t work The flashers will stop if you step on the brake Other WarningDevices If you carry reflective triangles you can setone up at theside of the road about 300 feet 100m behind your vehicle 5 2 ...

Page 205: ...ve a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start that way ToJump Start Your Vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must havea 12 volt battery with a negative ground system I NOTICE If the othersystem isn ta 12 volt system witha negative ground both vehiclescan be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t to...

Page 206: ...teries And it could save your radio NOTICE I fyou leaveyour radioon it could be badly damaged The repair wouldn t be coveredbyyour warranty 4 Open both hoods andlocate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals an each battery 5 Check that thejumper cables don thave loose or missing insulation If they do you couldget a shock The vehicles codd be damagedtoo Before you connectthe cables ...

Page 207: ...al Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negativecable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal parton the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 5 ...

Page 208: ...t the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 1I Try to start the vehiclewith the dead battery If it won t start aftera few tries make sure all connections are good If it still won t start it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Fdke care that theydon t touch eachother or any other metal Remove Cables In This Order 2 3 1 H...

Page 209: ...g lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warningflashers When youcall tell the towingservice Whether your vehicle has rear wheel drive four wheel drive or all wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the transfer case if you ha...

Page 210: ... the rear wheels unless you haveto If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels don t go more than35 mph 56 k m h or farther than 50 miles 80 km or your transmission will be damaged If these limits must beexceeded then the rear drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly Don t have your vehicle towed with the wheels in contact with the ground if it has all wheel drive If your vehicle has the a...

Page 211: ... the frontbumper system will bedamaged Use wheel lift or car carrierequipment Additional ramping may berequired for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps If your vehicle has the four wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under therear wheels when towing from the front 5 9 ...

Page 212: ...the rear bumper system will be damaged Use wheellift or car carrierequipment Additional ramping may berequired for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps If your vehiclehas the four wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the front wheels when towing from the rear 5 10 ...

Page 213: ...front bumper system will be damaged Use wheellift or car carrierequipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps If your vehicle has the all wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the rear wheels when towing from the front 5 11 ...

Page 214: ...rear bumper system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrierequipment Additionalramping may berequired for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps If your vehiclehas the all wheel drive option a dolly MUST be used under the front wheels when towing from the rear 5 12 ...

Page 215: ...ture gage on your vehicle sinstrument panel If 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 13 ...

Page 216: ...g AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for aboutten minutes If the warningdoesn 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 fas...

Page 217: ...iator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in thecooling system I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak start theengine again See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedaldown If it doesn t your vehicle needsservice Turn off the engine 5 15 ...

Page 218: ...dd a 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreezeat the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolantmix I NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant 5 16 ...

Page 219: ...nt recovery tank is atADD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there sone more thing you can try You can addthe proper coolant mix directly to the radiator butbe sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 3 17 ...

Page 220: ...ap and upper radiator hose is nolonger hot Turn the pressurecap slowly tothe left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you heara hiss wait for that tostop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap 5 18 ...

Page 221: ...e radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 19 ...

Page 222: ... hasa clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch isengaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most every day driving conditions the clutch is notengaged This improves fuel economy and reducesfan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hearan increase in fan noise This i...

Page 223: ...osition then gently brake toa stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts muchlike a skid andmay require the same correction you d use ina skid In anyrear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle undercontrol by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but youcan still steer Gently brake toa stop well off...

Page 224: ...s anda plastic ground matto assist in the changing of a flat tire Jacking Equipment Storage Thejacking equipment you ll needis stored alongthe driver s rearwall In some cases you may have toremove the spare tire in order to reachthe jack To remove your jack cover pull up on the latch Pull the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench off 5 22 ...

Page 225: ...s rear area either mounted inside to the driver s wall or outside to theendgate or stowed underthe vehicle If you have an inside mounted sparetire the tire must be removed in order to haveaccess to thejack storage To Remove the Inside Mounted Spare Tire 5 23 Reach into your tire s cover and unscrew the wingnut at thecenter of the wheel Remove it and the retainer Unhook thetire from the mounting br...

Page 226: ...dby snapping therubber weather cover off the face of the lockcase Insert the key andpull the lockcase straight off It is not necessary to turn the key The wheel wrench can thenbe used to remove the lugnut I Use the socket end of your wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts that secure the tire to the carrier Then lift the tireoff its mounting bracket 5 24 ...

Page 227: ...l wrench on an angle into the hole in the rear bumper Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto lower thespare tire Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle I 5 25 ...

Page 228: ...ilt the retainer at theend of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before cable is restored Inside Mounted Spare Tire Door Standard 5 26 ...

Page 229: ... Locking Nut Cylinder Underbody Mounted Spare Tire Door Standard c7 I I J Changing the Tire A Retainer B Valve Stem Pointed Down C Spare Tire D Spring E Wheel Wrench F Lower G Raise H Hoist Asm Start with thejacking equipment See Jacking Equipment Storage earlier in this section 5 27 ...

Page 230: ...ps and Wheel Nut Caps You will haveto take off hub caps or wheel nutcaps to reach your wheel nuts 5 28 If you have individual wheel nutcaps that cover each nut they must be removed in order to get the wheel nuts Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nutcaps ...

Page 231: ...otch and pull straight away from the wheelto avoid potential damage to the hub cap and wheel paint wheel surface Remove the hubcap If you have an aluminum or plastic molded hubcap pry it off with the chisel end of your wheel wrench Some of themolded plastic hubcaps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them The wheel wrench won t fit these imitation nuts so don t try to remove them with the socket...

Page 232: ...or near the vehicle Position thejack under the vehicle A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole Your vehicle has a hole inthe frame near each front wheel as well as a hole in thespring hanger for door and a hole in the frame for 24oor near each rear wheel for the jack Fit thejack into thehole nearest theflat tire I 5 30 ...

Page 233: ...he vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for thespare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts I I I 5 31 ...

Page 234: ...L Take off the flat tire Remove any rust or dirt from the wheelbolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mountingsurface Put on the spare tire 5 32 ...

Page 235: ...rd the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheelis held against the hub If a nut can t be turnedby hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 33 ...

Page 236: ... Put the flat tire where the sparetire was stored If you have the underbodycarrier 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem 2 Pull the retaining bar through the wheel pointed down and to the rear 3 Put thechisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through thehole in the rear bumper and into the hoistshaft Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until thetire is raised ag...

Page 237: ...ial lug nut and lockcase is notintended to be usedon any road wheel only on the spare wheel carrier If you have an rear mounted spare tire carrier tighten the nuts to 22 32 lb ft 30 40 Nm torque If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What youdon t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast Themethod knownas rocking can help youget out when you re stuck but you must usec...

Page 238: ...th a manual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear and REVERSE spinningthe wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedalwhile you shift and press lightlyon the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn tget you out after a few tries you may needto be towedout Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle hasthem If you do need to be towedout see Towi...

Page 239: ...I NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged andit would not be covered by warranty 5 37 ...

Page 240: ...Notes 5 38 ...

Page 241: ... levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle bestand wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want tokeep your GMvehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these...

Page 242: ... list the mileage and the date of any service work youperform See Maintenance Record in the Index NOTICE If you try todo your own service work without knowing enough about it your vehicle could be damaged Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at91 octane or higher for high power performance when towinga trailer or with a high payload re...

Page 243: ...ds service But don t worryif you heara little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and youdon t have to buya higher octane fuel to get rid of it It s the heavv constant knock that means you havea problem What about gasoline with blendingmaterials that containoxygen oxygenates such as MTBE or alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuel that is no more than ...

Page 244: ...ve high ozone levels You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives andoxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in anothercountry outsidethe U S or Canada unleaded fuel may be hardto find Donot use leadedgasoline If youuse even one tankful your emission controls wo...

Page 245: ...oris highly flammable It burns violently and that can causevery bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise 6 5 ...

Page 246: ...ight until you hear a clicking noise NOTICE If you needa new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Underthe Hood To open thehood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the instrumentpanel 6 6 ...

Page 247: ...the hood release the hoodprop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in thehood You may have a light that comes on when you lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood Prop 6 7 ...

Page 248: ...inches 25 5 30 48 cm without pressing on the hood Engine Oil It s a good ideato check your engine oil every time youget fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oila few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 6 8 ...

Page 249: ...what kindof oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil filler cap is located on the driver s side engine valve cover Just fill it enough to put the levelsomewhere in ...

Page 250: ...oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in yourgasoline engine If you change your ownoil B e sure YOU use oil that hasthe Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American PetroleumInstitute certified for gasoline engines 6 10 ...

Page 251: ...D WEATHER SAE 5W 30 PREFERRED LOOK FORTHIS SYMBOL SAE 1OW 30 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW 30 GRADEOILS AREAVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USE0 AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C DO NOT USE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADEOIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 1OW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbe...

Page 252: ...if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than 5 to IO miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing 0 Most trips includeextensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off road frequently You frequently towa trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle go traffic If any one of these is...

Page 253: ...in and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw awayclothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings aboutthe use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to theenvironment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by puttingit in the trash po...

Page 254: ... 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 Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Checkand Change A good timeto check your automatic transmissionfluid level is when the engine oilis changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change yourfluid See Scheduled MaintenanceServices in the Index How ...

Page 255: ...ve the vehiclein THIRD GEAR D until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes Then follow the hotcheck procedures To check transmissionfluid cold A coldcheck is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eighthours or more with theengine off and is used only as a reference Let the engine run atidle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C ormore If it...

Page 256: ...he way wait three secondsand thL e n 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 in the HOTarea or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptablerange push the dipstickback in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place 6 16 ...

Page 257: ...el is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock thedipstick in place Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when theengine oil ischanged However the fluid in your manual transmission doesn t requirechanging How to Check Because this operation can bea little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership Ser...

Page 258: ... howto add fluid Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of fluid to use See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add onlyenough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom ofthe filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your v...

Page 259: ...he level does not reach the bottomof the diaphragm when it s inplace in the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and whento change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hol...

Page 260: ... how often to check the lubricant See Periodic MaintenanceInspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottomof 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 What to Use Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See RecommendedFluids andLubricants in...

Page 261: ...how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in theIndex The proper coolant for your vehicle will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 262 F 128 C 0 Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should What to Use Use a mix...

Page 262: ... such asair trapped in the cooling system can affect the coolant level in the radiator Check the coolant level when theengine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the proper wayto add coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have toadd extra inhibitors or additives whi...

Page 263: ...el should be at ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be upto FULL HOT or a little higher ToAdd Coolant If you needmore coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank Add coolant mix atthe recovery tank but be careful not to spill it 6 23 ...

Page 264: ...ube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap aGM cap is recommended See Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations in the Index Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlledby 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 therm...

Page 265: ...e atthe FULL COLD mark Add enough fluidto bring the level up to the mark A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kindof 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 flui...

Page 266: ...k is full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 0 Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 3 4full when it s very cold This allows for expans...

Page 267: ...t of the brake system If it is you should have your brake systemfixed 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 brakefluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when yourlinings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when youget new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as neces...

Page 268: ...u do need brakefluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed container only andalways clean the brake fluid reservoircap before removing it NOTICE 0 Don t let someoneput in the wrong kindof 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 they ll...

Page 269: ...r drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brakelinings inspected Also the rear brake drums should beremoved and inspectedeach 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 ascomplete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See yo...

Page 270: ...ke linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someoneputs in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s timefor a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedo...

Page 271: ...ngine isn t running Sealed Beam Headlamps I 1 Kemove the screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer 3 Unplugand remove the headlamp 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Put the retainer on the headlamp and install and tighten thescrews 6 3 1 ...

Page 272: ... hood 2 Removetheblack protective caps from the removal pins at the top of the radiator support Use a hex socket to unscrew pins 4 Unplugthe electrical connector 3 Pullthe headlamp lens assembly out Some vehicles may have side byside bulbs 6 32 ...

Page 273: ...gthe electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it 6 Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight 7 Plug in the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the screws 6 33 ...

Page 274: ... the socket turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 3 Holdingthebase of the bulb pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Push the new bulbinto the socket until it clicks 5 Put the socket back into the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks in place 6 34 ...

Page 275: ...remove it Push the tab in while you turn the socket counterclock wise 5 Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb straight out of the socket 6 Push the new bulb straight into thesocket until it clicks 7 Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place 8 Install the lamp assembly and screws 9 Close the endgate 6 35 ...

Page 276: ...ted on the endgate glass There are no replaceable bulbs in your CHMSL You must replacethe entire unit See your GM dealer for a replacement CHMSL assembly Other MaintenanceItems Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement NOTICE Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield L _ 6 36 ...

Page 277: ...Pivot 5 Hook Slot 6 Arm Hook Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiperarm hook 0 Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one endthat are locked by bottomclaws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 6 37 ...

Page 278: ...nstall theNew Wiper Blade e Slide the insert notched end last into the blade claws at end A Plastic caps will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 1 I 1 End A 2 End B 3 Retaining Caps 4 Notch 6 38 ...

Page 279: ...er arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in thehook slot 0 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement in this section for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade The backglass wiper blade will not lockin a vertical position like the windshield wiperblade so care should be...

Page 280: ...e the lock after using a de icer of this type Exhaust System To help prevent damage to your exhaustsystem do not continue to drive your vehicleif you notice Engine misfiring Loss of performance Exhaust system components hanging lower thannormal Loud exhaust system noises Other unusual operating conditions Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly Three WayCatalytic Converter Your vehi...

Page 281: ...res are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires you will havea tire warranty folder from each of these manufacturers Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificatioflire label which is on the driver s door lock pillar shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Col...

Page 282: ...alwear 0 sadhandling 0 Rough ride Needlessdamage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressureof the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tirepressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell youthe pressure especially if you have radialtires which may look properly inflated evenif they re underinflated If your t...

Page 283: ...r more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires on thevehicle The firstrotation is the mostimportant See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals FRT FRT When rotating your tires always useone of the correct rotation patterns shown here I I After the tires have beenrotated adjust the front and rearinflation pressur...

Page 284: ...the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the CertificatiodTire label The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new hada Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec numberon each tire ssidewall When you get newtires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle willcontinue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance...

Page 285: ...ighest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poortraction performance Warning The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests anddoes not include cornering turning traction Temperature A ...

Page 286: ...performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other the alignment may need to bereset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road your wheelsmay need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rustedor corroded If wheel nuts kee...

Page 287: ...an also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels 6 47 ...

Page 288: ...ow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chainscontacting your vehicle stop andretighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinningthe wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products canbe hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them ona hot partof the ve...

Page 289: ...nd loose dirt Wipe vinylor leather with a clean damp cloth Your GM dealer has 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 usethem on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set Use a clean cloth or sponge an...

Page 290: ... it immediately witha blow dryeror a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer may scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First seeif you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mildsoap If you need to usea solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scrape...

Page 291: ...crayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon aspossible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and maycause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruitjuice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and bloodcan be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with c...

Page 292: ...isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol and 90 water Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into finish it can harmthe leather CIeaning thelop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprayscontaining silicon...

Page 293: ...nning wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM PartNo 1050011 The windshield isclean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinsethe blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a reg...

Page 294: ...roducts from your dealer See AppearanceCare and Materials in the Index Your vehicle hasa basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for abasecoat clearcoatpaint finish Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl ma...

Page 295: ...be applied NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an automatic vehicle wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes These brushes can take the protective coating off your aluminum wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brushwith a tire cleaner When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off anyoverspray or splash from painted surfaces Petroleum based products may dama...

Page 296: ... have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas wheremud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closedareas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmosphericconditions can create a chemical fal...

Page 297: ...nyls Cleans vinyl and cloth on door trim seats and carpet also tires and mats 1050174 16oz 0 473L White Sidewall 32 oz 0 946L Vinyl Leather Tire Cleaner Cleaner 1050214 16oz 0 473L Fabric Cleaner 1050244 1050427 23 oz 0 680L Glass Cleaner 1050429 6 lbs 2 72 kg Multi Purpose Powder Cleaner 1050729 8 oz 0 237L Vinyl Top Cleaner Cleaning of vinyl tops 105 1055 1051398 16oz 0 473L 8 oz 0 237L Preserva...

Page 298: ...the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the vehicle Certificationand ServiceParts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacementparts 6 58 I ...

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Page 300: ... your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring c...

Page 301: ...ows andOther Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect thepower windows and other power accessories When thecurrent load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem isfixed Trailer Wiring Harness The optional seven wire trailer wiring harness is protectedby an in line fuse in the battery feedwire This fuse is near thejunction block in t...

Page 302: ... oreinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener clockwise Capacities and Specification Charts Replacement Parts Replacement partnumbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If a part listed in this manual is not thesame as the part used in your vehicle when it was built orif you have anyquestions pleas...

Page 303: ...ities are approximate After refill the level MUST be checked Crankcase Capacity ENGINE 4 3L VIN CODE w QUANTITYWITH FILTER 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be checked Do not overfill Fuel lank Capacity TYPE 2 Door Models Door Models QUANTITY 20 Gallons 76 Liters 19Gallons 72 Liters All quantities are approximate 6 63 ...

Page 304: ...nderhood Lamp INTERIOR LAMPS Ash Tray Lamp Courtesy Lamp Dome Lamp Front Dome Lamp Rear Four wheel Drive Indicator Heater AC Control Glovebox CompartmentLamp Overhead Console Reading Lamps Rearview Mirror Lamps SunshadeVanity Mirror Lamps 2 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 unit 2 1 1 2 1 1 6 2 1 2 2 4 6 64 TRADENO 2E1 9006HB4 Low Beam 9005HB3 High Beam 3156 194 3057 194 3157NA See GM Dealer See GM Dealer 93 1 6 1 10...

Page 305: ... SystemWarning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High BeamIndicator InstrumentCluster Illumination Malfunction Indicator Lamp SERVICE ENGINE SOON Seat Belt Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Upshift Indicator AIR BAGIndicator 1 1 1 1 6 1 6 65 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC 168 PC74 PC194 PC74 PC74 See GM Dealer ...

Page 306: ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fuse Legend 0 10 Amp Red 0 15 Amp Blue 0 20 Amp Yellow 0 25 Amp Clear 0 30 Amp Green 6 66 ...

Page 307: ...SL Lamp Dome Lamps Cargo Lamps Visor Vanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp Overhead Console Lamps Glove Box Lamp Horns Horn Relay I PCourtesy Lamps Power Outside Rearview Mirror Liftglass Release Motor Illuminated Entry Module Park Lamps License Plate Lamps Electric Shift Transfer Case Module Under HoodLamp Rear Wiper Fog Lamp Relay Door Switch Lamp 6 67 ...

Page 308: ... Timer TCCM Ignition SIR Redundant Ignition RKE Ignition 0 2 Sensor Heat Dr EGR Cam Sensor CANN Purge Heater A C Blower Motor TemperatureDoor Motor AIC Compressor Clutch HI Blower RelayCoil Timer Relay Coil Power Auxiliary Outlets ALDL RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger ECMBATTPCMIVCMBattery ABSBattery LN2 FuelPump ECM IGN PCMIVCM Ignition Injectors Crank Sensor Coil Driver Module 6 68 ...

Page 309: ...erhead ConsoleDisplay Clock Radio Battery CDPlayer ClusterIllumination Ash TrayLamp Radio Illumination Heater Lamp Four wheel Drive Illumination Chime Module Fog Lamp Illumination Rear Wiper Switch Rear Defog Switch Illumination Lift Glass Release Switch Illumination Overhead ConsoleIllumination Daytime Running Lamps Turn Signal and Back up Lamps 6 69 ...

Page 310: ... Electric Shift TransferCase Crank Signal Fog Lamp Relay Fog Lamps Air Bag Module 4L60E Automatic Transmission PRNDL Power Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator Cap 4 3L W PF52 AI I63C cv774c CR43TSM GF481 RC27 Use copper cored resistor type spark plugs 6 70 ...

Page 311: ...a system will cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning system performance Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are thesame If the air conditioning system in yourvehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re notsure ask yourGM dealer For additional information see your Warranty andOwner Assistance Informatio...

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Page 313: ...ur GM dealerfor details Introduction Your Vehicleand the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helpsto keep your vehicle ingood working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the...

Page 314: ... whenever you stopfor fuel It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that yourGM dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform PartD Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These pr...

Page 315: ...s you should have doneand when you should schedule them If you go to yourdealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained andsupported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to useare listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle usesthese All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else dr...

Page 316: ...lso be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercialapplication ISchedule I Intervals I Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km or 3Months Engine Oil and Filter Change Chassis Lubrication Drive Axle Service At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Front ...

Page 317: ...ion or every 12 months Drive Axle Service At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Cooling System Service or every 24 months SparkPlug Replacement Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2 Wheel Drive Only Every 50 000 Miles 8 3000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions Every 60 000 M...

Page 318: ...5 000miles 25 000 km Standard Differential Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at every oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000miles 25 000 km More frequent lubrication maybe required for heavy duty or off road use 3 000 Miles 5 000 km 0 0 0 Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lu...

Page 319: ... seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should notbe lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F...

Page 320: ...level and addfluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED B Y I 15 000Miles 25 000 km 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the frontsuspension ball joints ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is10 F 12 C or higher When the weather is col...

Page 321: ... should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C orhigher When the weather iscold let themwarm up beforelubricating them or they could be damaged steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check readfront axle ...

Page 322: ...uid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 24 000 1 les 40 000 km cl 0 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C or higher When the weather is cold letthem wa...

Page 323: ...nd filter or every 3 months whichever occurs I7 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints ball joints should not be first An EmissionControl Service lubricated unless their temperature is 10O F 1 2O C or higher When the weatheris cold let them warm upbefore lubricating them or they could bedamaged steering linkage andtransfer case shift linkage parking brakecable guides propshaft splines universa...

Page 324: ...km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An EmissionControl Service Lubricate the front suspension balljoints ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher When the weather is cold let them warm up before lubricating them or they could bedamaged steering linkage and transfercase shift linkage parking brakecable guides propsha...

Page 325: ...leaking 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be first An Emission Control Service lubricated unless their temperature is 10O F 1 2O C or higher When the weather iscold let them war...

Page 326: ...needed Check 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED B Y I 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10O F 1 2O C or higher When the weather is ...

Page 327: ... change orevery 6 months whichever occurs first Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountai...

Page 328: ... seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher When the weather is cold let them warm up before lubricatingthem or they could be damaged s...

Page 329: ...oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher When the weatheris cold let them warm up beforelubricating them or they could be damaged steering linkage and transfercase shift linkage parking brakecable guides propshaft splines univers...

Page 330: ... and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C or higher When the weather is cold let them warm upbefore lubricating them or they could be damaged steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universa...

Page 331: ...cityjoints and axle seals for leaking 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension balljoints balljoints should not be first An Emission Control Service lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or h...

Page 332: ... joints and axleseals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE I 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should notbe lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C or higher When the weather iscold let them warm up before lubricating themor they could be...

Page 333: ...Check readfront axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Check Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 ...

Page 334: ...e fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking 87 000 Miles 145000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be first An Emission Control Service lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher When the weather is cold let them warm upbefore lubri...

Page 335: ...hs whichever occurs first Check readfront axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService Drain flush and refillcooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test th...

Page 336: ...fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0 17 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension balljoints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is10 F 12 C or higher When the weather is cold let them war...

Page 337: ...nge or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly rea...

Page 338: ...d fluid as needed at every engine oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km More frequent lubrication may be requiredfor heavy duty oroff road use 7 500 Miles 12500 km 0 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints ball joints shou...

Page 339: ... and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 22 500 Miles 37500 km 17 Change engine oiland filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should notbe lubricated unless their temperature is 10O F 12O C or higher When the weatheris cold let them warm up before lubricating them or they could bedamage...

Page 340: ...ch pedal springs at every oil change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first Inspect hoses Clean r...

Page 341: ...ng 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper rotation pattern andadditional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An EmissionControl Service n Lubricate the front suspension ball joints ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C orhigher...

Page 342: ...andfilter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10O F 1 2O C or higher When the weather iscold let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brakecable guides propshaft splines univer...

Page 343: ...rst 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 7 Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever 0 Drain flushand refill cooling system or every24 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service occurs first Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling syste...

Page 344: ...r leaking 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Contrul Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should notbe lubricated unless their temperatureis 10 F 1...

Page 345: ...dditional information 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper L DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 90 000 Miles 750 000 km 0 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C or higher When the weather is...

Page 346: ...e oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints balljoints should not be first An Emission Control Service lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 1 2 C orhigher When the weather is cold let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines u...

Page 347: ...smission fluid doesn t require change Part B Owner Checksand Services Listed beloware owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to helpensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessaryrepairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to yourvehicle make sure they are the proper ones as...

Page 348: ...tedon the driver s door lock pillar See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck Cleaning should bedone every 50 hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Indexfor further details At Least Oncea Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in P a r t D Body Lubrication Lubricate all body doorhinges the body hood fuel door a...

Page 349: ...hicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and tryto start the engine Thestarter should workonly when the clutch is pushed down allthe way to the floor If the starter works when theclutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brakeset try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position 0 With a...

Page 350: ...tractors guide loops and anchors Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or otherwise damaged Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed beloware inspections andservices which shouldbe performed at least twice a year for instance each spring andfall You should letyour GM dealer s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs Make sure any necessary repair...

Page 351: ...t the TBI throttle shaft Do not lubricate the cam pulley Remove all external deposits from pulley Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add asneeded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Transfer Case All Wheel and Four Wheel Drive Inspection Every 12...

Page 352: ...le s engine see Engine Oil in the Index Mixture of water anda good quality ethylene glycol baseantifreeze or an approved recycledcoolant con forming to GMSpecification GM PartNo 3634621 or equiva lent 6038 M GM Part NO 1052103 Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equiva lent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 orequivalent Chassis lubricant GM PartNo 1052497or...

Page 353: ... 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant DEXRON I11 Automatic Trans mission Fluid Chassis lubricant meeting require ments of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 1052497 GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM PartNo 1051515 or equiva lent Transfer Case Shift Lever Propeller Chassis lubricant GM Part No Shaft Slip Splines and Universal 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant Joints meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 C...

Page 354: ...electric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent Gas Line De Icer GM Part No 1051516 See Specifications Chart in the Indexfor recommendedreplacement filters valves and spark plugs Part E Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes providedafter the maintenance interval Any additional information ...

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Page 357: ...on Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwillare important toyour dealer and GMC Truck Normally anyconcern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or Service Departments Sometimes however despite the bestintentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps sho...

Page 358: ...Assistance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers 0 Vehicle Identification Number This is availablefrom the vehicle registration or title or the plate at theleft top ofthe instrument panel and visible through the windshield Dealership name and location 0 Vehicle deliverydate and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll free number listed pre...

Page 359: ... are completely satisfied with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern hasnot been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretati...

Page 360: ...y requireyou to use this program beforefiling a claim with a state run arbitration programor in thecourts 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 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury or death ...

Page 361: ...7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Roadside Assistance GMC Truck s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with over the phone roadside repairs location ofthe nearest GMC Truck dealer or the following special services Flat Tire Change Installation of spare tire will becovered at no charge customer is re...

Page 362: ...when your callis received Vehicle Identification Number VIN Name and Home Address Telephone number and location from whichyou are calling Location license plate number andcolor of your GMC truck Mileage of vehicle and descriptionof problem Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day sevendays a week 365 days a year including weekends and holidays Should you have any questions about Roadside As...

Page 363: ...ging vehicles in late in the day for service on the next day does notconstitute overnight repairs GAS allowance of up to 10 a day for rides providedby another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to 5 day maximum Note All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your GMC Truck dealership service management All requests should reflect...

Page 364: ...uct performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better serviceon GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoidfuture costly repairs Se...

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Page 366: ...missions axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc NOTE Pleasespecifyspecialbody or enginetypesonorderform Write information in the FormNumbercolumn Forexample Turbo Convertible OWNER SINFORMATION Ownerpublicationsarewrittendirectlyfor owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The Owner s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models Owner s...

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Page 369: ... AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer 3 10 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 18 Care ofYour Compact Disc 3 19 Delco LOC II Anti Theft Feature 3 16 Understanding Radio Reception 3 17 Automatic Transmission See Transmission Axle Front 6 20 Locking 2 24 Rear 6 19 B Battery 6 30 Belts See Safety Belts Better Business Bureau Mediation 8 3 Blizzard See Driving If You re Caught in a Blizza...

Page 370: ...kers See Fuses and Circuit Breakers Cleaning FabricProtection 6 51 Finishcare 6 54 Glass 6 53 Insideofvehicle 6 49 Instrument Panel Top 6 52 Outside of Vehicle 6 53 Special Problems 6 51 Vinyl or Leather 6 52 Weatherstrips 6 53 WheelsandTires 6 55 Audio System without a Compact Disc CD 3 5 Audio System with Compact Disc CD 3 5 Comfort Controls 3 1 Colnpass 2 59 Console Center Overhead 2 58 Garage ...

Page 371: ...ill and Mountain Roads 4 30 HighwayHypnosis 4 29 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 4 34 In Mud Sand Snow Or Ice 4 22 5 35 IntheRain 4 25 LossofControl 4 11 Nightvision 4 24 Off Road Driving withYour Four wheel Drive Vehicle 4 12 Before You GoOff Roading 4 12 After Off Road Driving 4 23 Passing 4 9 Through Deep Standing Water 2 18 Winter 4 32 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electrical System Add on Equipment 6 60 ...

Page 372: ... See Gages Gasolines for Cleaner Air 6 4 TankCapacity 6 63 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 60 6 66 FuseBlock 6 61 Fuel Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 77 OilPressure Gage 2 77 TripOdometer 2 67 FuelGage 2 78 Odometer 2 66 Speedometer 2 66 Tachometer 2 67 Voltmeter 2 79 Halogen Bulbs See Bulb Replacement Head Restraints See Seats Headlamps HazardWarningFlashers 5 1 Replacement See Bulb Replacemen...

Page 373: ...cement 6 31 Domes 2 50 FogLamps 2 48 Front Parking Turn Signal 6 34 Headlights See Headlamps Lamp and Bulb Data 6 64 Operation of Lighting System 2 38 Overhead Console Reading 2 58 RearLamps 6 35 Air Bag Readiness Light 2 69 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 71 Brake System Light 2 70 Charging System Light 2 74 CheckGagesLight 2 74 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Light 2 75 Headlamp High Beam Light...

Page 374: ... 37 0 OBDII 2 72 Odometer See Gages Off Road Driving See Driving Off RoadRecovery 4 9 Oil 6 8 Additives 6 12 Four wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter 6 13 Pressure Gage See Gages To Check 6 9 WhatKindtoUse 6 10 WhentoAdd 6 9 Whentochange 6 12 What to Do with Used 6 13 OwnerChecksandServices 7 35 P Parking Brake See Brakes Parking OverThingsThatBurn 2 27 YourVehicle Manual Transmission 2 27 Passing See D...

Page 375: ...pStrap 1 32 Where to Put the Restraint 1 32 Children 1 30 DriverPosition 1 11 Extender y 1 4 0 LapBelt 1 23 Properwear 1 11 Questions Answers 1 10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 27 Rear Seat Passengers 1 24 Reminder Light See Lights Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After a Crash 1 40 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Use During Pregnancy 1 22 Why Safety Belts Work 1 8 Safety Chains See Towi...

Page 376: ...r and Odometer See Gages Steering 4 7 InEmergencies 4 8 Tips 4 7 Coinholder 2 56 Sunvisors 2 53 SupplementalInflatable Restraint System SIR 1 17 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Starting Your Engine 2 16 Storage Compartments 2 56 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 21 How the Air Bag SystemWorks 1 18 Servicing Your Air Bag EquippedVehicle 1 21 T Tachometer See Gages Theft 2 13 Thermostat ...

Page 377: ...matic 2 19 When to Check and Change Fluid 6 14 HowToCheck 6 14 HowToAdd 6 17 Five SpeedManual 2 22 Whentocheck 6 17 HowToCheck 6 17 Transmission HowToAdd 6 18 Shift Light See Lights Torque Lock Automatic Transmission 2 26 Trip Odometer See Gages Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 37 Vehicle Damagewarnings v Identification Number 6 58 6 59 Loading See Loading Your Vehicle Storage 6 30 Symbols ...

Page 378: ... 6 63 Replacement 6 46 Used Replacement 6 47 Winches 4 35 Windows 2 34 Swing Out Windows 2 Door Only 2 35 Windshield Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 6 39 Rearwipermasher 2 41 Washer 2 40 WasherFluid 6 26 Wiper 2 39 Wiper Blade Chatter 6 53 WiperBladeCleaning 6 53 Wiper Blade Replacement 6 36 10 ...

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