GMC 1995 Sonoma Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1995 Sonoma

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Page 3: ...nformation and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to doif you have a problem while driving such asa flat tireor engine overheating etc Section 6 Service Appearance Care Here the manualtells you how to keepyour vehicle running properly and looking good Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when t...

Page 4: ...ce keep in mind that your GMC Truck dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period Remember if you have a concern and need help handling it to your satisfixtion seethe procedure in the GMC Truck Warranty andOwner Assistance Information booklet Thanks for choosin...

Page 5: ... substitutethe name General Motors of Canada Limited for GMCTruck Division whenever it appears in this manual W E SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprie tnires cunudiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franpischez votre concessionaire ou au DGN ...

Page 6: ...ber where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find anumber of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning A CAUTION I These mean there is something thatcouldhurt you or other people I In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Thenwe tell you what to d...

Page 7: ...o to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTIONand NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue fornotices and the words CAUTIONor NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For example these symbols areused on an original battery Caufron...

Page 8: ...er your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Door lock Unlock Belts These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Parking Lights Turn Signal Direction I Hazard Warning Flasher Daytime RunningLights Fog Lights Headlight High Beam Headlight Low Beam vi ...

Page 9: ...Washer w I Witxishield Defroster I Windshield Wiper Ventilating Fan These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature I Battery Charging System I I Fuel SHIFT Brake Shift Light Anti Lock Brake 0 Off I Engine Oil Pressure vii ...

Page 10: ...Here are someother symbols you may see I fuse u Hood Release A Lighter Horn I Speaker Vlll ...

Page 11: ...n your vehicle andhow to use your safety belts properly You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about theseats how to adjust them and fold them up and down Front Seat Except Easy Entry 1 1 ...

Page 12: ...d into place Move the lever under he front of the seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release I the lever and try to move the seat with your body tomake t sure the seat is locked into place Lumbar Adjustment If you have this feature there will be a knob on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats 1 2 Turn the top of the knob forward to increase lumbar support ...

Page 13: ... To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 3 ...

Page 14: ...ly unless you come to a sudden stop Then it 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 The latch must be down for the seat to work properly 1 4 ...

Page 15: ...ide forward After someone gets intothe rear seat area move the seatback toits original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks I c 1 A CAUTION i I i i l 8 e e n If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a sudden stopor crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked To get ou...

Page 16: ...ed between the seat cushion and seatback Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint or air bag system A CAUTION Don t let anyoneride where heor she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wea...

Page 17: ...hes are mild and some crashes canD e so serious that even buckled up aperson wouldn t survive But most crashes arein between In many of them people whobuckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts areclear In most crashes bucklingup does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 8 ...

Page 19: ...ense Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won tI be trappedin the vehicle after an accident i f I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not Butyou can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are be...

Page 20: ...n be hurt Being a good driver doesn t protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occurwithin 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occurat 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 people of adult size Be awarethat there are special thing...

Page 21: ...le until it clicks Pull UP on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle endof the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 1 11 ...

Page 22: ...kely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a suddenstop or a crash Q What s wrong with this 1 12 ...

Page 23: ...A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 13 ...

Page 24: ... seriously injured if youwear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 14 ...

Page 25: ...idth of the belt to spread impact forces Ifa belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 15 ...

Page 26: ...latable Restraint System 0 This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver Here we the most important things to know about theair bag system 1 16 ...

Page 27: ...stem checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The lighttells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 17 ...

Page 28: ...air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle s deceleration Vehicle damage is only one indication of this The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including off road usage Observe safedriving speeds especially on rough terrain ...

Page 29: ...l hub will be hot for ashort time but the part of the bag that comes into contactwith you will not be hot to the touch Therewill be some smokeand dust coming fromvents in the deflated air bag Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver fromseeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle A CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air Th...

Page 30: ...uld be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the 1995GM Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bagsystem To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index The airbag system does not need regular maintenanc...

Page 31: ...metal or height they may keep theair bag system from working properly Also the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors If you have any question about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify yourvehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in StepTwo of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer ...

Page 32: ...ective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger ssafety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the shoulderbelt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Center Passenger Position Lap Beli If your vehicle has a bench seat someone can sit in the c...

Page 33: ... the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers Extended Cab Jump Seats Lap Belt These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident sta...

Page 34: ...ed can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike othersin the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Each jump seat has a lapbelt with no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate alittle and pull the belt 1 24 ...

Page 35: ...ckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Don t use child restraints onthese seats They won twork properly Children Everyone in a vehicleneeds protection That includes infants and all children smallerthan adult size In fact the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some agemust be restr...

Page 36: ...much until a crash During a crash a babywill become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25mph 40 km h a 12 pound 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 pound 110 kg forceon yourarms The baby would be almost impossible to hold I Securethe baby inan infant restraint 1 26 ...

Page 37: ...ecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure anychild restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your GM dealer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your d...

Page 38: ...0 Split BenchSeat Don t use child restraints in the center position of a 60 40bench seat You ll be usingthe lap belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 1 28 ...

Page 39: ...ent directionsto be sure it is secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn the latch plate over and buckle it again Then seeif it is secure If it isn t securethe restraint in a different placein the vehicleand contact the child restraint maker for their advice abouthow to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle thevehicle s safety belt It will be ready t...

Page 40: ...g a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions forthe child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 1 30 ...

Page 41: ...tructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s faceor neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulderbelt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 31 ...

Page 42: ...s To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger you push down on the child restraint secure Larger Children W Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 32 ...

Page 43: ...ry closeto the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt ...

Page 44: ... just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safetybelt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The ext...

Page 45: ... the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage alsomay mean you will need to havesafety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the collision Before replacing any safety belt see your dealer for the...

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Page 47: ...many standard and optional featureson your vehicle and information on starting shiftingand 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 have a problem Keys 2 1 ...

Page 48: ...11111 1 1 1 11 I o I11111111111 11111 11111 111HHI 111111 111111 I Ill I I I I 0000 This vehicle has one double sided key for the ignition and door locks It will fit with either sideup 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 codeon it that tells your dealer or aqualified locksmith how to make extra keys...

Page 49: ...ouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside lift the handle and pull the door open ITo open the door from the inside pull the I 2 3 ...

Page 50: ...asily enter through an unlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increasethe chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside Use your key 2 4 ...

Page 51: ... a red area on thelever If your vehicle has power door locks push LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door armrest This switch will lockall the doors at once To unlock thedoors push onthe raised area nextto the key symbol You can open the tailgate by pulling u on the handle while pulling the tailgate down When you put the tailgate back up be sure it latches securely 2 5 ...

Page 52: ... are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Keyless EntrySystem If your vehicle has this option you can lock andunlock your doors from up to 30 feet 9 m awayusing the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules ...

Page 53: ... If a transmitteris lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember tobring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also be matched Oncethe new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to asma...

Page 54: ...lthough your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you walk away from yourvehicle with the keys inside it s aneasy target forjoy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you t...

Page 55: ...ew Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts Avoid making hard stopsfor the first 200 miles 322km or so During ...

Page 56: ...cessories in the ACC position for long periods of time Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle LOCK This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF This position lets you turn off the eng...

Page 57: ...ton while the vehicle is moving NOTICE If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure it is allthe way in If it is then turn the steering wheel leftand right while youturn the key hard But turn the key onlywith your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Button 1 The key cannot be remo...

Page 58: ...rt in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicleis moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual transmission The gear selectorshould be in neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start ...

Page 59: ...e Index To start your 4 3 Liter Code 2 engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts letgo of the key The idle speedwill go down as your engine getswarm NOTICE Holding your key in STARTfor longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be drained much sooner Andthe excessiveheat candamage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start r...

Page 60: ...engine 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessiveheat can damage yourstarter motor 2 If it doesn tstart right away hold your key in START If...

Page 61: ...ual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or ...

Page 62: ...rting your vehicle To use the coolant heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into anormal grounded 110 volt outlet A CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could causean electricalshock Also the wrong kindof extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110...

Page 63: ... 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 P position This means that if your key is in the OFF position but not locked therewill be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery ...

Page 64: ...e is in NEUTRAL N So be sure the transfer case is in adrive gear two wheel high 2HI or four wheel high 4HI or four wheel low 4LO not in NEUTRAL N See ShiftingInto PARK P in theIndex If you re pulling a trailer see Towinga Trailer in the Index REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damageyour transmission Shift to REVERSE R only af...

Page 65: ... hills or foroff road driving Select DRIVE D when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions 0 DRIVE D This is like 0 but you never go into Overdrive You should use DRIVE D when towing a trailer carrying aheavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving 0 SECOND GEAR 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECONDGEAR 2 on hills It can help control ...

Page 66: ...gainst a solid object You could damageyour transmission Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transmission Use your brakes orshift into PARK P to hold your vehiclein position on a hill Five Speed Manual Transmission 3 This isyour shift pattern Here s how to operate your transmission 0 FIRST GEAR 1 Press th...

Page 67: ...L N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE R To back up press down the clutch pedal wait about 6 seconds then shift into REVERSE R Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing 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...

Page 68: ...ransfer case is in 4LO Locking Rear Axle If you have thisfeature your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking featurewill allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Parking Brake To Release the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pe...

Page 69: ...a hill See Parkingon 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 the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic TransmissionModels Only 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 23 ...

Page 70: ...l drive with a manual transfer caseshift lever be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N 4 Move the key to LOCK 5 Remove the key and take itwith you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the key in your hand your vehicle is inPARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission Models Only 2 24 ...

Page 71: ...ARK P before you release theparking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a littleuphill to take someof 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 your vehicle turn off your engine put your manual transmission in REVERSE R and firmly apply the p...

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Page 73: ...to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or otherscould beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move ...

Page 74: ...t normal driving conditions however Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions fora long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Manual Transfer Case If your four wheel drive vehicle has the manual transfer case the transfer case shift lever is on the floor next to the driver Use this lever to shift into and out of four wheel drive An indicator light near the lever...

Page 75: ...o all four wheels You might choose 4LO if you were driving off road in sand mud or deep snowand climbing or descending steep hills You can shift from 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 to2HI Your front axle will engage fasterif you take your foot off of the accelerator for a few second...

Page 76: ... you are in The indicatorlights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take your vehicle in for service When shifting an indicator light will flash until the shift is completed then remain solidly lit To shift from2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch This can be done at any speed and the front axle will lock automatica...

Page 77: ...TRAL N or the clutch pedal depressed Thepreferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle slowly moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4HI switch You must wait for the 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and go solid amber beforeshifting your transmission into gear orreleasing the clutch pedal If the 4HI switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and ormoving ...

Page 78: ...windows as well Push the side of the switch with the down arrow to lower the window Push the side of the switch with theup arrow to raise the window The driver swindow switch also has an express feature that allows it to lower without holding the window switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more than one half second to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the ...

Page 79: ...the window and slide the glass to open it When you close the window be sure the latch catches To open a rear swing out window pull the latch toward the front of the vehicle and then push the latch out and rearward When you close the window be sure the latch catches To sound the horn press anywhere on the pad on the steering wheel 2 33 ...

Page 80: ... tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving MultifunctionLever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam 0 WindshieldWipers 0 Windshield Washer Cruise Contro...

Page 81: ... your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on asignal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses in the Index and for burne...

Page 82: ...it When the high beams are on this blue indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on MIST longer 2 36 ...

Page 83: ...or blade inserts Heavy snow or icecan overload yourwipers The windshield wiper motor is protected from overloadby a circuit breakerand a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from thewindshield...

Page 84: ...lso water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid 0 Fill your washer fluidtank only 3 4 full when it s very cold This allowsfor expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full 0 Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer systemand paint Cruise Control Option If you have Cruise Control the end of your multifunction lever will look like this With Cru...

Page 85: ...ppery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use Cruise Control on slippery roads To Set Cruise Control 1 Move the Cruise Control switch to ON I A CAUTION If you leaveyour Cruise Control switch on when you re not using Cruise you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don t want to You could bestartled andeven lo...

Page 86: ...nd stay there Remember if youhold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake You could be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A Resume Accelerate To lncrease Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed 1 Use thea...

Page 87: ... faster To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the endof the lever until you reach the lower speedyou want then release it To slow downin very small amounts push the button for lessthan half a second Each timeyou do this you ll go 1mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase yourspeed When you take your foot ...

Page 88: ...d When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of Cruise Control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use Cruise Control on steep hills To Get Outof Cruise Control 0 Move the Cruise switch to OFF To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition your Cruise Control s...

Page 89: ...he lamps listed above as well as the headlamps Push the side of the switch marked OFF to turn off your lamps Turn the switch next to the headlamp switchup to make your instrument panel and transfer case lights brighter Turn the switch all the way up to turn on the interior lamps You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the multifunction lever A circuit breaker protects you...

Page 90: ...TS switch Press the side of the switchwith the light to turn the fog lamps on andOFF 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 headlamps Never useyour fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the ...

Page 91: ... on The headlamp switch is off and The parking brake is released When the DRL areon only your high beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is a reminderto turn your headlampswitch on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also comeon When you turn t...

Page 92: ... you If your vehicle has optional map lamps they will automatically come on for approximately 20 seconds when either frontdoor is opened orunlocked with the Keyless Entry system if so equipped oruntil the ignition is turned to RUN orACC The lightswill also stay on for approximately 15seconds after you exit the vehicle They will also stay on for 15seconds when the interior light switch on the dash ...

Page 93: ...e mirrors come with an optional remote control adjustment switch Find the switch on the driver s door armrest Turn the knob in the switch toL or R to choose the mirror then press the arrows on the outside switch ring to adjust the Imirror If you havethe manually adjustablemirror you can fold it before entering a carwash To fold pull the mirrors in towards the vehicle Push the mirrors back out when...

Page 94: ...youcouldhit a vehicleonyourright Checkyour I inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes _ _ _ Sun VisorsNanityMirrors To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors You can also swing thebottom visor from sideto side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out for additional glare protection and a strap for holding small items such as maps Some v...

Page 95: ...accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery I 1 Cigarette Lighter Ashtray To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself Don t hold a cigarette lighterin with your hand while it is heating...

Page 96: ...terials could set them on fire causing damage To remove theashtray push down on the metal cover Then press up onthe release tab on the panel under the metal cover and remove the ashtray Storage Compartments Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats To open it just squeeze the lever in the front of the consolewhile lifting the top of the console Your console also includes...

Page 97: ...er and pull it straight out The liner removes for easy cleaning and the cupholder is dishwasher safe To open your glove box squeeze the lever at the top of the glovebox and lower the door Two cup depressions are provided for your convenience but the glovebox should notbe open while driving 2 51 ...

Page 98: ...e compartment under your radio may be used to hold small items You will find a pocket on each front doors storage of the Some vehicles may have a storage pocket on the back of the bucket or 60 40 bench seats 2 52 ...

Page 99: ... Brake Release Handle 8 Light Switches 9 Electronic Transfer Case Option 10 Fog Lamp Switch Optional 11 Ashtray 12 Storage Compartment Your instrument clusteris designed to let you know at a glancehow your vehicle is running you ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other thingsyou ll need to knowto drive safely and economically 2 53 ...

Page 100: ...eter Standard Cluster Tachometer Cluster Your odometer is tamper resistant It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set atzero and a label must be put on the driver s door to sho...

Page 101: ...the button is conlpletely depressed To set the tt ipodometer t o zero completely push the button near the readout Tachometer The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer hasa different limit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range red warning range and red danger range 2 55 ...

Page 102: ...arning Lights and Indicators This part describesthe 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 seriousenough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others frominjury Warning lights come onwhen th...

Page 103: ...h for about 55 seconds If the driver sbelt is already buckled neither the tone northe light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There isan 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 if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the a i rbag sensors and module the wiring an...

Page 104: ...ed both parts working well Your vehicle also has rear wheel or four wheel anti lock brakes See Anti Lock Brakes in the Index If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem with either your regular or rear wheel anti lock brakes or both Haveyour brake system inspected right away This lightshould come on briefly as you start the vehicle If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it wi...

Page 105: ...k Brake System Warning Light Option If your vehicle has four wheel anti lock brakes it will have this yellow light With the anti lock brake system this lightwill come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving yo...

Page 106: ...nning as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or itcomes on while you are driving the computeris indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If youkeep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t beas good and yo...

Page 107: ...einghauled or trailered avoidinghard acceleration or by avoiding steepuphill grades If these actionsare effective the light will stop flashingand remain on steady Drive the vehicle to a dealer for service If the light continues to flash stop the vehicle Wait for a steady light to come on then drive the vehicle to a dealer for service These following conditions also may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOO...

Page 108: ...problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drainyour battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner CHECK GAGES lndicator Light This amber CHECK GAGES indicator light is above the fuel gage on the instrument cluster ...

Page 109: ... is on and the headlight switch and parking brake are off Formore details about DRL see Daytime Running Lamps in this section SHIFT Indicator Light This amberSHIFT indicator light is at the top of the instrument cluster of vehicles with manual transmissions Shifting when the indicator light is on will help you get the best fuel economy See SHIFT Light in this section 2 63 ...

Page 110: ...r you useyour high beam headlamps See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer in this section Turn Signaland Lane Change Indicator Light This light with the green arrows is on both sides of the speedometer on the instrument cluster The turn signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change See Turn and Lane Change Signal in this section 2 64 ...

Page 111: ...ant CanBurn you Badly In Prohlerm On The Road this manual explains what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outsidetemperature and oil viscosity but readings above thelow p...

Page 112: ...ty you still have a little fuel left but you should get more fuel soon Here are fourthings that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage 0 At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a littl...

Page 113: ...wer at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speedsallow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for ashort time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced...

Page 114: ...her and tie it neatly so it won t be damaged The 7 wire is stored under your vehicle along the rear framecrossmember This harness hasa 30 Amp in line fused battery feed wire and no connector and should be wired by a qualified service person Attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strapit to your vehicle s frame rail Be sure you leave it loose enough so the wiring doesn t bend or break but n...

Page 115: ...e Comfort Controls Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning your heater controlswill look like this The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed To increase the fan speed pushthe switch upward toward HI To decrease the fan speed push the switch downward toward LO The upper knob changesthe air temperature Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob countercloc...

Page 116: ...ing is useful for cold weather BLEND Airflow is divided equally between the heater floor vent and the windshield defroster vents This setting is useful in cool weather when you have fog or ice on the windshield or sidewindows DEF This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster vents and some through the heater vents This setting is useful when youhave fog or iceon the windshield Hea...

Page 117: ...eful in cool weather with bright sunlight VENT Airflow is through the instrument panel vents Set the upper knob to the temperature desired This setting is useful for mild outside temperatures when little heatingor cooling is desired The air conditioner does not run HEAT Heated air comes outthrough the heater floorvents and windshield defroster vents This settingis useful for cold weather BLEND Air...

Page 118: ...front airinlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heaterand defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter avehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for a few momentsbefore driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep th...

Page 119: ...the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Audio Systems withouta Compact Disc To set the clock 1 Press the SETbutton 2 Within 5 seconds pushand hold SEEKuntil the correct minute appears on the display 3 Press andhold SCAN until the correct hour appearson the display To display the clock with the ignition off push the upper knob The time will be displayed for a few seconds Settin...

Page 120: ...o is on BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefthight speakerbalance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions Turn it to tune in radio stations 0 Press it to change between the AM and FM bands FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance SEEK Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK the next higher station an...

Page 121: ...band by pressing two adjoiningbuttons at the same time Then do the following 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button SET appears in the display momentarily 3 Within 5 seconds press any two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time The station will return when the same twobuttons are pressed again TREBLE Slide the TREBLE lever up to increase the treble response If a station is weak or noi...

Page 122: ... SCAN button to hear each station for a few seconds Push it againwhen you reach the station you want to listen toand the radio will stop scanning SCAN appears in the display Pushbuttons The fourpushbuttons let you return to favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen favorite stations 7 AM and 7 FM 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press the SET button SET appears in the display mome...

Page 123: ...w shows which direction the tape is being played FWD To rapidly advance the tape press4 or in the direction that the amber arrow points and the tape will rapidly go forward until you press the STOP EJECT button lightly REV To rapidly reverse the tape press 4 or in the opposite direction that the amberarrow points andthe tape will rapidly reverse until you press the STOP EJECT button lightly PROGRA...

Page 124: ...n Press it to change sides of a tape when a cassetteis playing BAL Balance The control ring behind the upper knob adjusts the lefvright speakerbalance Lower Knob TUNE AM FM The lower knob has two functions 0 Turn it to tune in radio stations 0 Press it to changebetween the AM and FM bands FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance SEEK Press the SEEK button t...

Page 125: ...the midpoint position then move the others up until you get the amount of bass and treble you like Am St Button The Am St button is just below the SEARCH button Push this when you tune to an AM station that broadcasts in stereo Your STEREO light will come on when you re receiving AM stereo If you push Am St and there is no more noise it means the station is weak You ll hear the station better if y...

Page 126: ...e or stop the tape and switch to radio press theSTOP EJECT button If Cln Clean appears on the display when you insert your cassette tape your cassette player needs to be cleaned It will still play cassette tapes but it should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapesand the cassette tape player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player laterin this section After you have cleaned the cassette...

Page 127: ...ight speakers Balance will be displayed briefly when using this control Lower Knob TUNE BAND The lower knobhas two functions Turn it to tunein radio stations Press itto change between the AM and FM bands RearFront Speaker Control The control ringbehind the lower knob fades the soundbetween your rearand front speakers Fadelevels will be briefly displayed SEEK Press the SEEK button to cause the rece...

Page 128: ...apreset BASS position The bass level will be displayed briefly when using thiscontrol TREBLE Press the TREB A to increase the trebletones and TREB to decrease the treble tones Press the centerof the control for a preset TREB position The treble levelwill 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 USE F...

Page 129: ...ng will continue until the RDM SCANor any other motion button is pressed again PREV Hold the PREV 4SEEK button orpress it more than once and the disc will return to previous tracks NEXT Press NEXT SEEK b to hear the next track now instead of waiting until the present track is finished If you hold this button or press it more than once the discwill advance further ST PL Press ST PL Stop Play to mak...

Page 130: ...ree digits of your coae the lastthree digits of your code 10 Press BAND and rEP will appear for5 seconds and then 000 will 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 This time SEC will appear indicating appear that theradio is secure To Unlock The System After A Power Loss When batterypower is reapplied to a secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display Enter your secret code as follo...

Page 131: ...bout 10to 40 miles 16 to 65 km And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causingthe sound to comeand go The range formost AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pickup noise fromthings like stormsand power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce thisnoise if you ever getit AM Stereo mean...

Page 132: ... Clean to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without re setting the tape clean timer If you notice a reduction in sound quality regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned try playing a different cassette to see if the tape or tape player is atfault If the second cassette results in no improvement in sound quality try cleaning the tape player Proper tape player clean...

Page 133: ...efully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlightand 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 tothe edge Be surenever to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges orthe edge of the hole and the outer edge Ante...

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Page 135: ...ludedmany other useful tips on driving Defensive Driving The best advice anyonecan give about drivingis Drive defensively Please startwith a very important safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index Defensive drivingreally means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways itmeans always expectthe unexpected 4 1 ...

Page 136: ...t of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 18 000annual 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 the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive afterdrinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There ar...

Page 137: ...of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at aBAC of 0 10percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is...

Page 138: ...tem can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This meansthat when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking A CAUTION Control of a Vehicle You have threesystems that make your vehicle go where you want it togo They arethe bra...

Page 139: ...by heavy braking rather than keeping pacewith traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have timeto cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate alot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while ...

Page 140: ... than any driver could With rear wheel anti lock If one of the rearwheels is about to stop rolling the computer will work the brakes at the rear wheels The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get...

Page 141: ...heels can stop rolling when you brake very hard Once they do the vehicle can t respond to your steering Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the front wheels stopped rolling That could be off the road into the very thing you were trying to avoid orinto traffic So unless you have four wheel anti lock use a squeeze braking technique This will give you maximum braking while...

Page 142: ...and slow down Speed limitsigns near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the ...

Page 143: ...ing atall times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your vehicle straddlesthe edge of the pa...

Page 144: ...to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don t g...

Page 145: ...ring or cornering skid toomuch speed or steering in a curve causestires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want t...

Page 146: ...ading means you ve left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren tbanked There areno road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you ve gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that s why it s very important that you read this guide You ll find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make ...

Page 147: ...ng Luggage Carrier and Tires in the Index Travelingto Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of...

Page 148: ... have less time toreact 0 you have more vehicle bounce when you drive overobstacles 0 you ll need more distance forbraking especially since you re on an unpaved surface 1 A CAUTION When you re driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passenge...

Page 149: ...road driving requires a different kind of alertness fromdriving on paved roads and highways There areno road signs posted speed limits or signal lights You have to use your owngood judgment aboutwhat is safe and what isn t Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true foroff road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexe...

Page 150: ...h boulders slipping turning maneuvers trees logs or ruts 0 What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment adrop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you don t know It s the smart way to find out 0 Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can sa...

Page 151: ...d keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parking brake If your engine isstill running shift the transmission intoreverse release theparking brake and slowly back down the hill in reverse If your enginehas stopped running you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to PARK P or shift to NEUTRAL N if your vehicle has a ma...

Page 152: ...ut to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steepenough to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you to roll over if youturn around If you can t make it up the hill you must back straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling I try to back down the hill and decide Ijust A Set the parking brake put yourtransmission in PARK P or the can t do it What shouldI do manual transmission in fir...

Page 153: ...hill A Yes These are important because ifyou ignore themyou could lose control and have a serious accident When driving downhill avoid turnsthat take you across the inclineof the hill A hill that s not too steep to drive down may be too steepto drive across You could roll over if you don t drive straight down Never go downhillwith the transmission in NEUTRAL N or with the clutch pedal depressed in...

Page 154: ...e rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline themuch more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a probl...

Page 155: ... to prevent this is to getout and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before you drive it Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sureyou and your passengers get out on the uphill side evenif the door thereis harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle startsto roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk...

Page 156: ...ing And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control A CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving In Water Light rain caus...

Page 157: ... accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substancescan cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also checkthe fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service dueto off road use Refer to the Maintenan...

Page 158: ... They may cut down on glare from headlights butthey also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights It can take a second or two or even several seconds foryour eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver whodoesn t lower the high beams or avehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staring directly into ...

Page 159: ... to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replaceyour windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield o...

Page 160: ... from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could behydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens athigher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on yourlow beam headlights not just your parking lights to help make you more visible to others Be...

Page 161: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freewaysthat rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move ...

Page 162: ...the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch onyour turn signal checkyour mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often asnecessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check yourmirrors...

Page 163: ...servoir full Areall windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels 0 Lights Are they all working Are the lenses clean 0 Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enoughfor long distance driving Are the tiresall inflated to the recommended pressure Weather Forecasts What s the weather...

Page 164: ...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 drivingoff road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads 0 Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let yo...

Page 165: ...driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swingwide or cut acrossthe 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 Therecould be something in your lane like a stalled car oran accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples arelong grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks ...

Page 166: ...ow or icebetween your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful X I What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the leasttraction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32O F 0O C and freez...

Page 167: ... see apatch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brakewhile you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for surethat you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summonhelp and keep yourself and ...

Page 168: ...g as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shutthe engine off and close the win...

Page 169: ...x Recreational Vehicle Towing Four Wheel Drive Only If your vehicle has four wheel drive you may tow it behind another vehicle providing it does not have the optional electronicshift transfer case NOTICE Recreational vehicle towing is not recommended for vehicles with the optional electronic shift transfer case because the electronic shift has no neutral position Before towing you should I Set the...

Page 170: ...ront wheelshires during towing NOTICE You should exercise extra care whenever towing another vehicle Loading Your Vehicle PAYLOAD I 1 PSI KPA cot m J n u u SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CertificatiodTire labelis found on the driver s doorlock pillar The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures necded to obtain the gross weight capacity of your veh...

Page 171: ...gs carried in the bed of your truckcould shift orwardand come into the passenger area injuringyou and others I f you put things in thebed of your truck you shouldmake sure they are properly secured A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts onyour vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could c...

Page 172: ... located in the area between the front of each fenderwell and the rear ofeach fenderwell The center of gravity height must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard Any load that extends beyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR of the rear axle See Loading Your Vehicle in ...

Page 173: ...o include the weight of everything you put in it And rememberto figure the weight of the people inside as part of your load Your dealer canhelp you determine your GCWR Add on Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure toweigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment NOTICE Your warranty doesn t cove...

Page 174: ... your vehicle When you carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of the camper plus everything elseadded to the camper after it left the factory everything in the camper and all the people inside The CargoWeight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But you can figure about 150pounds f...

Page 175: ...atch 1 Camper center of gravity r 2 Recommended center of gravity location zone The camper s centerof gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle s cargo load Campers can only be installed in a long box pickup Check your Truck Camper Loading Label in your glovebox to determine if your vehicle can carry a slide in camper You must weigh any accessories trailerhitches or ot...

Page 176: ...more information on curb weights cargo weights cargo weight rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle your dealer can help you Just ask fora copy of Consumer Information Truck Camper Loading Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached so that you won t go over the GVWR or the GAWR You ll...

Page 177: ...as to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers Soplease read this section carefully beforeyou pull atrailer I f YouDo Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do hereare some importantpoints There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions hav...

Page 178: ...pends 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 allimportant And it canalso depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information ...

Page 179: ...ngthe weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important tohave the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you use a step bumper hitch and your trailer tongue has a V shaped foot your bumper couldbe damaged in sharp turns Check the distance from the front edge of the footto the mid...

Page 180: ...well You could even lose your brakes Will the trailer parts take 3 000 psi 20 650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle If everything checksout this far then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tub...

Page 181: ...the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strikesoft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoidjerky orsudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer When you tow a trailer your vehiclehas to have extra wiring and a hea...

Page 182: ...ew minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig 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 to do it 1...

Page 183: ...and hold the pedal down whileyou Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowlyuntil the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someonepick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service moreoften when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are e...

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Page 185: ...find what to do about some problemsthat can occuron 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 lamps will flash on and off 5 1 ...

Page 186: ...n until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work The flashers will stop if you step on the brake Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to sta...

Page 187: ...f they are it could cause a ground connectionyou don t want You wouldn t be ableto start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damagethe electrical systems You could beinjured if the vehicles roll Setthe parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL N If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever...

Page 188: ...f youaccidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flush the place withwater and get medical help immediately I 5 Check that the jumpercables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or ametal engin...

Page 189: ...the next step Theother end of the negative cable doesn tgo to the dead battery It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery Good Battery Heavy Metal Engine Part 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to...

Page 190: ... Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage If your vehiclehas been changed since it was factory new by adding things like foglamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When...

Page 191: ...mped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering columnlock for this The transmission either automaticor manual shouldbe in NEUTRAL N and the transfer case eithermanual shift or electronic shift if you have one should be in 2HI The parking brake should be released Don t have your vehicletowed on the rear wheels unless you have t...

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Page 193: ...damaged Use wheellift or car carrier equipment 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 usedunder therear wheels when towingfrom the front TowingFrom the Rear 5 9 ...

Page 194: ...ure gage on your vehicle s instrument panel If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine A CAUTION Steamfrom anoverheated enginecan burn you badly even if youjust open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving ...

Page 195: ...ighest h n speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatic transmissions 1 fyou no longerhave the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about ten minutes If the warning doesn t comeback on you can drive normally If the warning continues pul...

Page 196: ...pressure cap C Engine fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at the ADD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 12 ...

Page 197: ...ice Turn off the engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at ADD add a 50 50 mixture of clecm I V C Y I preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix A CAUTION NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the...

Page 198: ... recovery tank is at ADD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there sone Inore thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 14 ...

Page 199: ...ooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiatorhose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear ahiss wait forthat to stop A hiss means thereis still some pressure left 5 15 ...

Page 200: ...turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 16 ...

Page 201: ...fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap lineup like ...

Page 202: ... unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak outslowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a fronttire fails the flat tirewill create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and gri...

Page 203: ...Changinga Flat Tire If a tire goesflat avoid furthertire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers A Flat Tire B Blocked Tire 5 19 ...

Page 204: ... behind the front seats either on the centerwall extended cab or along the right wall regular cab To remove your jack cover if you have one turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise Remove the jack cover To remove the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench turn the wing nut counterclockwise Pull the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench off 5 20 ...

Page 205: ...ack Storage Cover 1 Hub Cap Removal Tool on some 4 Hub Cap Removal Tool on some 2 Cover Extended Cab 5 Bolt 3 Cover Standard Cab models models NOTE Restore cover and hub cap removal tool if provided 5 21 ...

Page 206: ...Roll and place tag behind the bracket after the tools areinstalled 4 Bolt Location Standard 5 Bolt Location ZR2 6 Wheel Blocks 7 Nut 8 Rubber Band 9 Jack Position ZR2 10 Jack Position Standard Spare Tire Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle 5 22 ...

Page 207: ...ays tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing Insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle into the hole in the rear bumper Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist I Turn the wheel counterclockwiseto lower thespare tire 1 wheel wrench until the the vehicle 5 23 spare tire can be pulled out from under ...

Page 208: ...le and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle I NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before cable is restored Underbody Mounted Spare Tire 1 Wheel Wrench 2 Hoist Assembly 3 Retainer 4 Spring 5 Tire 6 Valve Stem Pointed Down 5 24 ...

Page 209: ...k the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Put your spare tire near the flat tire Hub Caps And Wheel Nut Caps YOUwill have to take off hub capsor wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover eachnut they must be removed in order to get the wheel nuts off Use the socket end of the wheel wrenchto remove the wheel nut caps 5 2...

Page 210: ...he notch and pull straight away from thewheel to avoid potential darnage to the hub cap and wheel paidwheel surface If you have justan aluminum orplastic molded hub cap pry it off with the chisel end of your wheel wrench 1 Some of the molded plastic hub caps 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 end of...

Page 211: ...ehicle A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole ZR2 C Spring Hanger Hole Standard Pickups Your vehicle has a hole in the frame near each frontwheel for the jack On standard pickups thereis a hole in the spring hanger near each rearwheel for the jack On ZR2 models thehole for thejack is located in the frame in front of each rear wheel Fit the jack intothe hole nearest the flattire 5 27 ...

Page 212: ... Raising your vehicle withthejack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allowthe vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure to fit thejack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle I Raise the vehicle by turning the jackhandle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts 5 28 ...

Page 213: ...Take off the flat tire Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 5 29 ...

Page 214: ...Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible Lower the vehicle by turning the jackhandle I counterclockwise 5 30 ...

Page 215: ...he proper location behind the seat Secure the items and replace the jack cover if you have one Put the flat tirewhere the spare tire was stored If you have the underbody carrier 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rearof the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Pull the retaining bar through the wheel NOTE With ZR2 option spring and retainer must be separated to insert throug...

Page 216: ...o clicks when the tire is secure but pull on the tire to make sure I NOTICE Don t use the existing hoist to store a tire with an aluminum wheel or it could damage the wheel Secure the tire in the pickup bed If You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast Themethod known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but...

Page 217: ... manual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 gear and REVERSE spinningthe wheels as little aspossible Release the accelerator pedal whileyou shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedalwhen the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out aftera few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towin...

Page 218: ...I NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 34 ...

Page 219: ...r vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for allyour service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you llwant to keep yourGM vehicle all GM Genuine GMparts have oneof these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own servicework you ll want to get the proper GM Service Manual It tells ...

Page 220: ...asoline rated at 91 octane or higher for high power performance when towing a trailer or with a high payload requirement But when operating with a light load as a normal condition you may use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines The gasolineyou use should meet specifications ASTM D4814in the United States and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuelsshould have the proper additives so you should not...

Page 221: ...d even at 5 or less there must be coso1vents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from formingin your engineand fuel system Thathelps keep your engine in tune and your emissioncontrol system working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part ...

Page 222: ... availability ask an auto club orcontact a major oil company that doesbusiness in the country where you ll be driving You can alsowrite us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re goingand give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General MotorsOverseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Filling Your Tank The...

Page 223: ...in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise I NOTICE If you needa new cap be sure to getthe right type ...

Page 224: ...he lower driver s side of the instrument panel Then go to the front of the vehicleand release the secondary hood release Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood You will have an underhood light that comes on when you lift the hood 6 6 ...

Page 225: ... lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood Prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just pull the hood down firmly to close It will latch when dropped from 10 12 inches 25 5 30 48 cm without pressing on the hood 6 7 ...

Page 226: ...and thevehicle must be on level ground U Turnoff the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull outthe dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down ...

Page 227: ...inevalve cover Just fill it enough to put the level somewherein the proper operatingrange Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kindof Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbol indicates that the oil has been certifiedby the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in y...

Page 228: ...AE 5W 30 PREFERRED LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL SA 1 1OW 30 IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE low 30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USEDATTEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F 4 DEGREES C DONOTUSE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHERGRADE OIL NOTRECOMMENDED 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 1 8OC or above These numbers on an oi...

Page 229: ... Change EngineOil See if any one of these is true for you Most trips are less than5 to 10miles 8 to 16 km This isparticularly Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and You operate your vehicle in dusty areas oroff road frequently You frequently tow a trailer important when outside temperatures are below freezing go traffic If any one of these istrue for your vehicle ...

Page 230: ...thing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure todrain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or intostreams or bodies of water Instead recycle ...

Page 231: ...ver Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index A CAUTION Operating theengine withthe air cleaner off can causeyou or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleansthe air it stops flameif the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could beburned Don t drive with it off and be careful wo...

Page 232: ...d come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to getan accurate readingif you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving 0 When outsidetemperatures are above90 F 32O C 0 At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To ...

Page 233: ...e accurate readingof the fluid level To check the fluid hot or cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parkingbrake applied placethe shift lever in PARK P With your footon the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about threes e n d s ia each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 0 Let the engine run at idle for three minutes ...

Page 234: ...ecking the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid tobring the level up to the HOT area for ahot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a int Don 7 overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially foryour automatic transmission Damage cause...

Page 235: ...ansmhion Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check thefluid level only when your engineis off the vehicle is parked on a level place andthe transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow these...

Page 236: ...utch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjusting A slight amount of play 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch in the pedal is normal When to Checkand What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid A See Owner Checksand Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Ind...

Page 237: ...ant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have twoadditional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer...

Page 238: ...hen to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant If the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bo...

Page 239: ... F 128 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should What to Use Use amixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze thatmeets GM Specification6038 M or GMSpecification 6043 M with the 2 2L LN2 Code4 engine which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conformin...

Page 240: ...air trapped in the cooling system can affect the coolant level in the radiator Check the coolant level when the engine is cold and follow the steps under Adding Coolant for the proper way to add coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which clai...

Page 241: ...r have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure...

Page 242: ...ations in the Index Thermostat Engine coolanttemperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system Thethermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches apreset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended Power Steering Fluid 1 A d 6 24 ...

Page 243: ...e Scheduleto determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fIuid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions b...

Page 244: ...der is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There areonly two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake syst...

Page 245: ...r The fluid levels should be above MIN If they aren t have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed containeronly and always c...

Page 246: ...ing on the brake pedal firmly A CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could leadto an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound haveyour vehicle serviced r NOTICE Continuingto drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are firstap...

Page 247: ...w ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performanceyou ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery...

Page 248: ...Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn t running 6 30 ...

Page 249: ...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 the screws Halogen Bulbs 6 31 ...

Page 250: ...ve caps from the removal pins at the top of the radiator support Use a hex socket to unscrew pins 3 Pull the headlamp lens assembly out Some vehicles may have side by side bulbs 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it x 6 32 ...

Page 251: ...to the vehicle Install and tighten the screws Front ParklTurn Signal Lamps Composite and Sealed Beam If you have fog lamps the fog lamp bracket must be removed before you can replace the front parkhrn signal lamps 1 Reach under the bumper and behind the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly 2 Push the tab on the socket turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 6 33 ...

Page 252: ...to the parking turn signal lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks in place Rear Lamps 1 2 3 4 Open the tailgate Remove the screws from the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch Pull out the assembly Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel Turn the socket counterclockwise to removeit Push thetab in while you turn the socket I ...

Page 253: ...sembly and turn the socket clockwise until it 8 Replace the assembly Install and tighten the screws 9 Close the tailgate locks in place Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 3 Removethe CHMSLbulb 4 Install the new I CHMSL bulb 5 Replacethe CHMSL lens Install and tighten the screws 6 35 ...

Page 254: ...e the arm to fall back and strike the windshield To Remove the Old Wiper Blade 0 Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position 1 Blade Assembly 2 Arm Assembly 3 Locking Tab 4 Blade Pivot 5 Hook Slot 6 Arm Hook 0 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook 6 36 ...

Page 255: ...bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly To Install the New Wiper Blade Slide the insert notched end last intothe blade claws at end A Plastic capswill be forced off as the insert is fully inserted I 4 1 End A 2 End B 3 Retaining Caps 4 Notch 6 37 ...

Page 256: ... hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 0 Carefully lowerthe wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability If you think the system is not working properly have your dealership checkit out as soon as possible The air conditioningwill ...

Page 257: ... Loud exhaust system noises Other unusual operating conditions Have your engineand exhaust system serviced regularly Three Way Catalytic Converter Your vehicle s three way catalytic converteris designed to reducethe pollutants in your vehicle s exhaust Useonly unleaded fuel in your vehicle If you use leaded fuel you could damageyour three way catalytic converter and other engine components Engine ...

Page 258: ...se overheatingas aresult of too much friction You could havean air out and a serious accident See CCLoading Your Vehicle in the Index A CAUTION I Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous e Worn oldtires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replacethem Inflation Tire Pressure The CertificatiodTirelabel which is on the driver s door lock...

Page 259: ...e a good quality pocket type gage to check tirepressure Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure especiallyif you have radial tires which may look properlyinflated even if they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them backon They helpprevent leaks by keeping out dirtand moisture Tire hspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000mi...

Page 260: ...rvices in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals FRT When rotating your FRT tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here I After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See WheelNut Torque in the Index 6 42 ...

Page 261: ...he damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certificationflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec numberon each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get oneswith that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to havetires that are designedto give proper enduran...

Page 262: ...estto lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop onwet pavement as measured under controlled conditions onspecified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperaiure A 9 C ...

Page 263: ...l performance In most cases you will not need to have yourwheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tirewear or your vehiclepulling one way or the other the alignment may need to bereset If you notice yourvehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road yourwheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheelthat is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep...

Page 264: ...and wheel nuts for replacement I NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and tire or tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels A CAUTION Putting a used wheelon your vehicle is dangerous You can t know howit s been usedor how many milesit s been driven...

Page 265: ... follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contactingyour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinningthe wheels withchains on willdamage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike a match or get them on a hot part of ...

Page 266: ...f dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your GMdealer has two GMcleaners asolvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well Do not use them on vinyl or leather Here are some cleaning tips 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label 0 Clean upstains as soon as you can before they set 0 Use a clean cloth or...

Page 267: ... stitch or welt lines container label suds NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer may scorch the fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner atall Some spotsand stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to usea solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Us...

Page 268: ...rayon tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric They should be removed as soon as possible Be careful because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread Non Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area w...

Page 269: ...ners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled leathershould be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containingsilicones or waxes may cause annoyingreflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through...

Page 270: ...ed when worn Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone greasewith a clean cloth at least every six months Duringvery cold dampweather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish onyour vehicle provides beauty depth of ...

Page 271: ...hat are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take theirtoll over a period of years You can help to keepthe paint finish lookingnew by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their lu...

Page 272: ...ial to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Foreign Material Calcium chlorideand other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys and other foreign matter can damageyour vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Use cleanersthat are marked safe forpainted surfaces to remove foreign matter Finish Damage Any...

Page 273: ...y vehicle washing system can do this foryou Chemical Paint Spotting Some weatherand atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants canfall upon and attackpainted surfaces on your vehicle This damagecan take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched intothe paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GMwill repai...

Page 274: ...32 oz 0 946L Vinyl Leather Cleaner 16 oz 0 473L FabricCleaner 23 oz 0 680L GlassCleaner 6 lbs 2 72kg 8 oz 0 237L Multi Purpose Powder Cleaner Vinyl Top Cleaner 16oz 0 473L Preservatone 8 oz 0 237L Spot Lifter Spot and stain removal on leather or vinyl Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric Glass cleaning and spot cleaning on vinyls Cleans vinyl and cloth on door trim seats and carpet also tire...

Page 275: ... s side You can seeit if you look throughthe windshield from outsideyour vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labelsand the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the enginecode This codewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts 6 57 ...

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Page 277: ...th 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...

Page 278: ...dows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is tooheavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Trailer Wiring Harness The optionalseven wire trailer wiring harness is protected by an in line fuse in the battery feed wire This fuseis near the junctionblock ...

Page 279: ...e fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener clockwise Capacities and Specification Charts Replacement Parts Replacement part numberslisted in this section are based on the latest information availableat the time of printing and are subject to change If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in yourvehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact you...

Page 280: ... 11 5 Liters All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be rechecked Crankcase Capacity ENGINE 2 2L 4 3L 4 3L VIN CODE 4 Z W QUANTITYWITH FILTER 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters 4 5 Quarts 4 3 Liters All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be rechecked Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE Standard Tank QUANTITY 20 Gallons 76Liters All quantities are approximate 6 6...

Page 281: ...er Lamp Rear Parking and Signal Lamp Underhood Lamp CHMSL Fog Lamp INTERIOR Ash Tray Lamp Courtesy Lamp Dome Lamp Four wheel Drive Indicator Heater A C Control Glovebox Compartment Lamp Rearview Mirror Lamps SunshadeVanity Mirror Lamps QUANTITY 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 4 TRADE NO 2E1 9006 HB4 Low Beam 9005 HB3 High Beam 3057 194 194 3057 194 194 3157NA 93 211 2 See GM Dealer 161 906 212 2 1...

Page 282: ...arning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator Instrument Cluster Illumination Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Seat Belt Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Upshift Indicator AIR BAG Indicator QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 6 1 TRADE NO PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC74 PC168 PC74 PC194 PC74 PC74 See GM Dealer 6 64 ...

Page 283: ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers c 1 Fuse Legend 10Amp Red 15Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 25 Amp Clear 30 Amp Green 6 65 ...

Page 284: ...MSL Lamp Dome Lamps Cargo Lamps Visor Vanity Mirror Cigarette Lighter Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp Overhead Console Lamps Glove Box Lamp Horns Horn Relay IP Courtesy Lamps Power Outside Rearview Mirror Liftglass ReleaseMotor Illuminated Entry Module Park Lamps License Plate Lamps Electric Shift Transfer Case Module Under Hood Lamp RearWiper Fog LampRelay Door Switch Lamp 6 66 ...

Page 285: ...p DRL Module Rear Defog Timer TCCM Ignition SIR Redundant Ignition RKE Ignition 0 2 Sensor Heat Dr EGR Cam Sensor CANN Purge Heater A C Blower Motor Temperature Door Motor A C Compressor Clutch HI Blower Relay Coil Timer Relay Coil Power Auxiliary Outlets ALDL Rear Window Defogger PCM VCM Battery ABS Battery LN2 Fuel Pump PCMNCM Ignition Injectors Crank Sensor Coil Driver Module 6 67 ...

Page 286: ...head Console Display Clock Radio Battery CD Player Cluster Illumination Ash Tray Lamp 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 Console Illumination Daytime Running Lamps Turn Signal and Back up Lamps 6 68 ...

Page 287: ...g LampRelay Fog Lamps Air Bag Module 4L60E AutomaticTransmission PRNDL Power Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator Cap 2 2L 4 PF47 A1163C cv9ooc 2457 4912 GF481 RC27 4 3L Z PF52 A773C CV789C CR43TSM GF481 RC27 4 3L W PF52 A1163C cv774c CR43TSM GF481 RC27 Use copper cored resistor type spark plugs 6 69...

Page 288: ...or additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE QUANTITY R 134a 30 oz 2 5 kg or 2 0 lbs 91kg All quantitiesare approximate NOTICE R 134a refrigerant is not compatible with R 12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system R 12 in an R 134a systemwill cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning...

Page 289: ...icle maintenance not only helps tokeep your vehicle in good 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 0 f the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle T...

Page 290: ...xplains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer s service department or another qualified service centershould perform PartD Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends tohelp keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should b...

Page 291: ...ood condition seeyour GM dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GMparts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All par...

Page 292: ... road frequently 0 You frequently tow a trailer Schedule I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application 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 IO 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25 OOO km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 ...

Page 293: ...the conditions from Schedule I is true Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months Chassis Lubrication or every I2 months Drive Axle Service At 7 500 Miles 12500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Cooling System Service or every 24 months Spark Plug Replacement Except2 2L Code 4 engine Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner ...

Page 294: ...rranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded J 4 Drive axle service 0 0 0 Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change At subsequent oil changes check fluid level and add fluid as needed If driving in dusty ar...

Page 295: ...le seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parkingbrake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first first An Emission C...

Page 296: ...d fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking j DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 000 Mi es 20 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AFIEnzissior1 Control Ser1 ic e 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pe...

Page 297: ...eals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissiorz Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking bra...

Page 298: ...uid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking 24 000 Miles 40000 krn 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission CorztrolService 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch p...

Page 299: ...onths whichever occurs first An Emission Cmtrol Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs orevery 6 months whichever occurs first Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid asneeded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forl...

Page 300: ...ional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first first An Emission Con...

Page 301: ...d fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 39 000 Miles 65 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or ...

Page 302: ...per rotation pattern and additional information 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whicheveroccurs f...

Page 303: ...heck constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED B Y I 50 000 Miles 8 3000 km 0 Change automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy citytraffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses su...

Page 304: ...y joints and axle seals for leaking 4 DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or ever...

Page 305: ...suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking k 0 For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front whee...

Page 306: ...eeded An Emission Control Service f DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first f...

Page 307: ...axle sealsfor leaking 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever OCCUFS first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkageand transfer case shift linkage parking brake c...

Page 308: ...25 000 km 0 0 0 0 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AH Enzission Control Set vic e Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 6 months whichever occurs first For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and...

Page 309: ...xle seals for Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Enzission Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake ...

Page 310: ...uid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking K 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clut...

Page 311: ...n and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0 Replace spark plugs except 2 2L Code4 engi...

Page 312: ...add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissior1 Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake p...

Page 313: ...nt velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000Miles 166 000km 0 Replace spark plugs 2 2L Code4 engine only An Emission Control Service 0 Change automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mounta...

Page 314: ...and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km Standard Differential Check fluid level and addfluid as needed at every engine oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000miles 25 000 km More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy duty or off road use 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Elni...

Page 315: ... seals forleaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0 0 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An EInission Control Service Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkageand transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brakepedal springs and clutch pedal springs orevery 12months whichever...

Page 316: ...ints and axle seals for leaking For 2 Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Drain flush and refill cooling system orevery 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to LISC Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap A11 E ...

Page 317: ...lea king Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index f krproper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I 45 000Miles 75000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every I2 months whichever occurs first AITEmission Corztvol Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable g...

Page 318: ...ng Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 52 500 Miles 87 500 km Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 12months whichever ...

Page 319: ... only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt AYZ E zi s sio Cof7tro1Se t viw I7 Drain flush and refill cooling system of e0ei y24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pres...

Page 320: ...als for leaking l i 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 75 000 Miles 125000km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every I2 months whichever occurs first An Emissio l Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake ...

Page 321: ...engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 12 months whichever occurs first first An Ernission Control Service 3 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check ...

Page 322: ...irst An Emissiott Control Service 0 Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 Rota...

Page 323: ... of tlwsc cwditiom the Iltid ancl filter do riot require c l clrqing Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE Part B Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checksand services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Be sure any necessary repairs are...

Page 324: ... every SO hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for furtherdetails At Least Four limes a Year Tailgate Lubrication Lubricate tailgate latch bolt handle assembly pivot points and hinges with lubricant recommended in Part D Lubricate every 3 000 miles 5000 km if following schedule I or every 7 500 miles 12 500 km if following schedule 11 At Least Oncea Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate t...

Page 325: ...lutch down halfway and try to start the engine Thestarter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed a l l the way down your vehicle needs service Steering Column Lock While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transmission the key should turn ...

Page 326: ...chanism s holding ability Shift to PARK P Then release all brakes Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation Inspect belt system including webbing buckles latch plates retractors guide loops and anchors Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or otherwise damaged Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at lea...

Page 327: ...ngine Exhaust in the Index Accelerator ControlSystem Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil except the TBT throttle shaft Do not lubricate the cam pulley Remove all external deposits from pulley Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables Replaceany cables that have high effort or excessive wear Drive AxleService Check redfront axle fluid level and add as needed Check constant velocity...

Page 328: ... glycol base antifreeze con forming to GM Specification 6038 M 4 3L or GM Specifica tion 6043 M 2 2L GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill Delco Supreme I 1 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equiva lent DOT 3 brake fluid Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347or equivalent GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1OS0017or equivalent con forming to GM Specification 9985010 ...

Page 329: ...of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No I 052497 GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equiva lent Transfer Case ShiftLever Propeller Chassis lubricant GM Part fio Shaft Slip Splinesand Universal I OS2497 or equivalent or lubricant Joints meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Constant Velocity Universal Joint Clutch Pushrod to Clutch Fork Joint Chassis lubri...

Page 330: ...ations Chart in the Index for recommended replacement 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 provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also ...

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Page 333: ...Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and GMC Truck Normally any concern with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s Sales or ServiceDepartments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps sho...

Page 334: ...istance Representative Your name address home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the lefttop of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield 0 Dealership name and location 0 Vehicle delivery date and pre sent mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call the toll free number listed pr...

Page 335: ...u are completelysatisfied with your new vehicle Our experiencehas shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances wherean impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretatio...

Page 336: ... require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the GMC Truck Customer Assistance Center at I 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or d...

Page 337: ... KIG 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Truck Consumer Relations 3I E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors o...

Page 338: ...s such as retrieving locked in keys changing a tire or delivering gasoline at a charge to the owner We also provide dealer information at no charge such as location of the nearest GMC Truck dealer and their hours of operation Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day seven days a week 365 days a year including weekends and holidays Should you have any questions about roadside assistance call...

Page 339: ... 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 provided by another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnightwarranty 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 act...

Page 340: ...duct performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on 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 otherswill describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs ...

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Page 342: ...ions axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc NOTE Pleasespecifyspecialbody or enginetypesonorderform Write information in the FormNumbercolumn Forexample Turbo Convertible OWNER SINFORMATION Owner publicationsarewrittendirectly for owners and intendedto provide basic operational information about the vehicle The Owner s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models Owner s ma...

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Page 345: ...o Audio System 3 6 AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System 3 7 AM FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer 3 10 Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape 3 18 Care of Compact Discs 3 19 Delco LOC II Anti TheftFeature 3 15 Understanding RadioReception 3 17 Automatic Transmission See Transmission Axle Front 6 20 LockingRear 2 22 Rear 6 19 Battery 6 29 Belts See Safety Belts Better Business Bureau Media...

Page 346: ...ee Lamps Circuit Breakers See Fuses and Circuit Breakers Cleaning Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays 2 49 FabricProtection 6 50 Finishcare 6 53 Glass 6 52 InsideofVehicle 6 4 8 Instrument Panel Top 6 51 Outside ofVehicle 6 52 Special Problems 6 50 Tires 6 54 Vinyl or Leather 6 51 Weatherstrips 6 52 Wheels 6 53 Audio System with Compact Disc CD 3 5 Audio Systetn without a Compact Disc CD 3 5 Comfort Contro...

Page 347: ...tain Roads 4 30 Highway Hypnosis 4 29 If You re Caught in a Blizzard 4 33 In Mud Sand Snow Or Ice 4 22 5 32 IntheRain 4 25 LossofControl 4 11 Night Vision 4 24 Off Road Driving withYour Four wheel Drive Vehicle 4 12 Before You Go Off Roading 4 12 After Off Road Driving 4 23 Passing 4 10 Through Deep Standing Water 2 15 Winter 4 31 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electrical System Engine Add on Equipment 6 59 A...

Page 348: ...k 6 60 Fuel G Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 65 FuelGage 2 66 Odometer 2 54 Oil Pressure Gage 2 65 Speedometer 2 54 Tachometer 2 55 Trip Odometer 2 55 Voltmeter 2 67 Halogen Bulbs See Bulb Replacement Headlamps Hazard Warning Flashers 5 1 Replacement See Bulb Replacement High Beam Indicator Light See Lights High LowBeam Changer 2 36 2 64 Reminder 2 4 5 Heatercontrols 3 1 Heater Air Condit...

Page 349: ... 2 59 BrakeSystemLight 2 58 Charging System Indicator Light 2 62 Check Gages Indicator Light 2 62 Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light 2 45 2 63 Headlamp HighBeamIndicatorLight 2 64 Headlights See Headlamps Malfunction Indicator 2 60 6 39 Safety Belt Reminder Light 2 57 Service Engine Soon See Malfunction Indicator Shift Indicator Light 2 21 2 63 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light 2 ...

Page 350: ...hentoAdd 6 9 Whentochange 6 11 What to Do with Used 6 12 Owner Checks and Services 7 35 Parking Brake See Brakes Parking On Hills See Towing Parking On Hills Over Things That Burn 2 25 YourVehicle Manual Transmission 2 25 Passing See Driving Passing Payload See Loading Your Vehicle Periodic Maintenance Inspections See Scheduled Maintenance Services Power Door Locks See Doors Steering 4 7 Winches S...

Page 351: ...ssengers Extended Cab Jump Seats 1 23 Reminder Light See Lights Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After a Crash 1 35 Right Front Passenger Position 1 22 Use During Pregnancy 1 21 Why Safety Belts Work 1 7 Properwear 1 10 Safety Chains See Towing a Trailer Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to Canada 8 5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 5 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Sta...

Page 352: ... Your Engine See Engine Starting Steering 4 7 InEmergencies 4 8 Tips 4 7 StorageCompartments 2 50 Sunvisors 2 48 SupplementalInflatableRestraintSystem SIR 1 16 AddingEquipment to YourAirBag EquippedVehicle 1 21 How the AirBagSystemWorks 1 17 Servicing Your Air Bag EquippedVehicle 1 20 T Tachometer See Gages Tailgate 2 5 Retnoval 2 6 Thermostat 6 24 Tilt Wheel Option 2 34 Tire 6 40 Balancing See Wh...

Page 353: ...eck 6 14 HOWToAdd 6 16 Five SpeedManual 2 20 Whentocheck 6 17 HowToCheck 6 17 HowToAdd 6 18 Shift Light See Lights Torque Lock Automatic Transmission 2 25 Trip Odometer See Gages Turn Signal andLane Change Indicator 2 35 Transmission Vehicle Damagewarnings v Storage 6 29 Tips 3 4 Identification Number 6 57 6 58 Loading See Loading Your Vehicle Symbols v vi vu vlll Ventilation System 3 4 Voltmeter ...

Page 354: ...hes 4 35 Windows 2 32 SlidingRear 2 33 Swing OutWindows Extended Cab 2 33 Washer 2 37 WasherFluid 6 25 Windshield Wiper 2 36 Wiper Blade Chatter 6 52 WiperBladeCleaning 6 52 Wiper Blade Replacement 6 36 10 ...

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