GMC 1996 Safari Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1996 Safari

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Page 3: ...ch as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use This section tells you how to contact GMC Truck for assistance and howto get service and owner publications It also gives you information on Reporting Safety Defects on page 8...

Page 4: ...hicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A X9610 B First Edition We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH A U T O M O T I V E National Institute for S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a F...

Page 5: ...k of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning I A LAUTION 1 These mean thereis somethingthat could hurt you or other people In the caution ...

Page 6: ...vered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell youwhat to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICEwarnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices I NOTICE These mean ...

Page 7: ...ou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGINE...

Page 8: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Passenger Vm vi ...

Page 9: ...ion tellsyou about the seats how to adjust them take them out and put them back in It also tells you about bucket and bench seats power seats and head restraints Manual Front Seat I A CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or makeyou push a pedal whenyou don t wantto Adjus...

Page 10: ...door to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place If you have this feature there will be a knob on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lum...

Page 11: ... down The rear control makes the rear of the seat go up and down The center control makes the whole seat go forward and rearward Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an uprightposition 1 3 ...

Page 12: ...s job because it won t be against yourbody Instead it will be in front of you In a crashyou could go into it receiving neckor otherinjuries The lapbelt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For properprotection when the vehicle isin motion have the seatback upright ...

Page 13: ...fter the latch has been released push the seatback down until it locks in place To raise the seatback unlock the seat by pushing forward on the lever while pushing down on the seat Make sure the seatback is locked when it is put back in the upright position I If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward ina sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press...

Page 14: ...e each seat can carry up to three passengers They can also be removed to increase storage space The center and rear bench seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever at the front of the seat r Move the seat adjustment lever at the front of the seat toward the passenger s side to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then I release the lever and try to move the seat with your I b...

Page 15: ... the center console press the button between the beverage holders Only sit in the center seatingposition when the console is in an upright position For details about headrests see Head Restraints in this section The centerbench seatbacks will recline further back than the rear bench seatbacks 1 7 ...

Page 16: ...elt To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the safety belt 2 Ifyou have a safety belt guide on your seat pull the safety belt all the way out through the guide 3 Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the front seat Push the seatback down until it locks in place non touring bench seats only 1 8 ...

Page 17: ...es arenear the floor on the rear legs of the seat To relieve pressure on the latch pull back on the seat 5 Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins Then pull back and lift the seat out of the vehicle 1 9 ...

Page 18: ...ront retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins 2 Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat 3 Raise the seatback by pushing forward on the latch at the right rear of the seat Pull up on the seatback until it is locked securely in the up position ...

Page 19: ...ect seats back in the proper positions so the safety beltswill work properly 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 SIR or air bag system A CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properl...

Page 20: ...hes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety BeltsWork When...

Page 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 13 ...

Page 22: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it couldbe the windshield or the instrument panel 1 14 ...

Page 23: ... if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Qt If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever ...

Page 24: ...ty Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be ridingin your vehicle see the partof this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle...

Page 25: ...uckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you 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 sh...

Page 26: ...o the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 1...

Page 27: ...ly hurtif your shoulderbelt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulderbelt shouldfit against your body I A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 19 ...

Page 28: ...can be seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 20 ...

Page 29: ...d if your beltgoes over an armrest like this The beltwould be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at thepelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 21 ...

Page 30: ...N You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move toofar forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 22 ...

Page 31: ...d across the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injured bya twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 23 ...

Page 32: ...f you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an airbag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected fromit The air bag is only a CCsupplemental restraint That is it works with safety beltsbut doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to workonly in moderate to severe crashes where thefront of your vehicle hits som...

Page 33: ...ng controlof the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt 1 AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfu...

Page 34: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks Where is the air bag The driver s a i rbag isin the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 26 ...

Page 35: ...r below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflatein rollovers side impacts orrear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In anyparticular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to avehicle or because of what the...

Page 36: ...or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for a short time The part of the bag that comes into contact with you may bewarm but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leavi...

Page 37: ... about servicingyour vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index NOTICE If you damage the cover for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag they may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag ...

Page 38: ...ght they may keep the air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any question aboutthis you should contacf Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistanceare in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedurein this manual See Customer Satisfacti...

Page 39: ...s section When the lap belt is pulled outall the way it willlock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt lt s verY for rear seat Passengers tobuckle These positions have lap shoulder belts Here s how to Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear wear one properly seat are hurt more often in cr...

Page 40: ...fore it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pul1 upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 41: ...is applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would 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 ab1 etGtake belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a cra...

Page 42: ...u would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit againstyour body Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 34 ...

Page 43: ...e the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt 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 1 35 ...

Page 44: ... on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt I Remove the guide...

Page 45: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then placethe guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 37 ...

Page 46: ...an adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies Except CargoVans Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child A very ...

Page 47: ...Duringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the babyin an infant restraint i ...

Page 48: ...uld always be restrained in a child restraint However infants who should be restrained in a rear facing child restraint cannot ride safely inthis vehicle The instructions for the restraint will say whether itis the right type and size for yourchild If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child be sure the child is always properly restrained while riding in this vehicle Never hold ...

Page 49: ...you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Except Cargo Vans Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore reco n nend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat Nmer put a rear fxing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why I m A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seri...

Page 50: ...er sair bag inflates Thisis because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Do not usea rear facing child restraint in this vehicle I f a forward facing child restraint is suitablefor your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go I I Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and ...

Page 51: ...s for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the c...

Page 52: ...pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 44 ...

Page 53: ...one 1 2 3 4 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 45 ...

Page 54: ...le the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its freeend while youpush down on the child restraint Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact thechild restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly Your vehicle has a fr...

Page 55: ... the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as itwill go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index L Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraintas the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the ...

Page 56: ...tractor while you pushdown on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 48 ...

Page 57: ...he child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 49 ...

Page 58: ...is very close to 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 acrash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see RearSafety BeltComfort Guides inthe Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is st...

Page 59: ...snug on the hips 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 safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enoug...

Page 60: ...aintSystem Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever see alabel on a right front safety belt that says toreplace the belt be sure todo so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision...

Page 61: ... panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Leaving youngchildrenin a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child orothers could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windowsor other controls oreven make the vehiclemove Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 1 ...

Page 62: ...and a bar coded tag The bar coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But youcan have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys ...

Page 63: ...open To open the front sidedoor from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors you must open the hatch first To open the rear doors from the outside open the passenger s side rear door first Grasp the handle and pull the door open 2 3 ...

Page 64: ...Check to make sure both doors are completely closed The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 To fully open the rear doors push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket Do this on each door Replace the assemblies the same way See the Caution following Swing Out Windows in this section 2 4 ...

Page 65: ... of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle To lock the front doors and sliding side door from the inside slidethe lock levers down To unlock the front doors and the sliding side door from the inside slide the lock levers up Rear d...

Page 66: ...like this If the sliding door is open arid you press the power door lock switch the sliding door will not lock immediately After you close the door the system comes on and in about five seconds locks the sliding door All models have overriding door locks When a door is locked the door handle will not work the latch This will help stop a door from being accidentally opened However power door locks ...

Page 67: ...eck to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructionson battery replacement Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle Thisproduct has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your GM dealer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility co...

Page 68: ... your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries Your transmitter housi...

Page 69: ...ng side door pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear until it latches in the open position To close the sliding side door pullthe handle toward the front t o release the rear latch and slide the door forward 2 9 ...

Page 70: ...opening the sliding side door from the inside To use this feature do the following 1 Move the lever all the way up Arrow is pointing to the lever that you must move 2 Close the door To open the sliding side door while the child security lock is engaged unlock the door and open it from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be a...

Page 71: ...etting on anything butMAX A C That will force outside air into yourvehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way 0 If you have air outlets on or under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Rear Hatch and Dutch Doors Release Option If you have this option your vehicle must be in either PARK P or NEUTRAL N to release the hatch and unlock the Dutch doors If your batte...

Page 72: ...re are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it san easy target for joyriders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmissi...

Page 73: ...take that key with you Lockall the doors except the driver s 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 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 kmh or less for the first 500 miles 804 km 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts 200 miles 322km orso D...

Page 74: ...RY position for long periods of time Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle LOCK B This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission shift lever in PARK P It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF C This position lets you tu...

Page 75: ... theignition switch If none of this works then yourvehicle needs service ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re al...

Page 76: ...y the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment checkwith your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Fuel Regu1 ator You have a fuel regulator that shuts the fuel off when the engine reaches 5 600 rpm Engine ...

Page 77: ... the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Ins...

Page 78: ... be injured To be sure your vehicle won tmove even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully app...

Page 79: ...oesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal yourvehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or N...

Page 80: ... your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1j This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or 111ud If the sele...

Page 81: ...wer is sent to all four wheels for extra traction Pal ingBrake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on This is like four wheel drive but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengagethe front axle It is fully automatic and adj...

Page 82: ... from moving Shifting Into PARK P It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a traile...

Page 83: ...K P position like this 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far asit will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can remove the key from your ignition your vehicle is in PARK P 2 23 ...

Page 84: ...hift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is ca...

Page 85: ...leverall the way into PARK P asyou maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brakeuntil the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear 5 Have the vehicle fixed assoon as you can you want Things t...

Page 86: ... it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the enginerunning But if you ever have to here are somethings to know Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine ...

Page 87: ...r parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps tobe sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting IntoPARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Manual Windows To open your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows Power Windows If you have the optional power windows the controls a...

Page 88: ...ous to drive with the rear swing out windows rear hatch or rear doors open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the rear swing out windows rear hatch or rear doors openor if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear swing out w...

Page 89: ...e room when you exit and enter the vehicle To 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 Turn SignaVMultifunctionLever k The lever on the driver s side of the steering column includes your 0 Turnand Lane Change Signals 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Wwh...

Page 90: ...ust stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers inthe Index and for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasher is ...

Page 91: ...y from you to the LOW position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the band to the OFF position Be sureto clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozento the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts At the top of the multifunction lever there sa paddle mar...

Page 92: ...ndshield washer If the fluid levelis low in the washer bottle you may not be able to wash your rear window If youcan wash your windshield but notyour rear window check the fluidlevel Cruise Control Option With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 k m h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speed...

Page 93: ...ator pedal Resu g a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A for about 1 1 2seconds You ll go right back up to y o r chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the s...

Page 94: ...se Control on Hills How well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed 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 b...

Page 95: ...r lamps Rotate the dial next to the lamp switch down to dim your instrument panel lights Rotate the dial up to brighten you instrument panel lights If you rotate the dial all the way until it clicks your interior lamps will come on Headlamps You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling the multifunction lever toward you A circuit breaker protects your headlamps If you have an ele...

Page 96: ...brightness when 0 the ignition is on 0 the headlamp switch is off and 0 the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your 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 reminder to turn your headlamp switch on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps wi...

Page 97: ... may come on when you open any of the doors You can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the dimmer dial up until it clicks Dome LampOff Button If the DOME LAMP OFF button is in the out position your interior lamps will work as usual 2 37 ...

Page 98: ...amps Option You may have the optional reading lamps next to the dome lamps Turn the lamps on and of by pressing the switch next to the lamp You can adjust the lamps to any desired position by rotating the lamp and they will work when the ignition is onor off Be sure to turn the lamps off before you leave the vehicle Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ma You can adjust the mirror for day or ni...

Page 99: ...d direction To make swe you do not accidentally move a mirror turn the knob to the middle off position Mirrors can also be folded in or out Push the mirror toward the vehicle to move it in After pushing the mirror out adjustmentwill be maintained Convex OutsideMirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirro...

Page 100: ...er You will have a single sided key to lock and unlock it To open the compartment press the two tabs together and pull If you have an optional sliding tray storagecompartment it is under the front passenger seat To open the compartment move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward 2 40 ...

Page 101: ...If you have rear storage compartments pull up on the lid to open the cover There is also a map storage pocket o n the passenger s side of the engine cover console 2 41 ...

Page 102: ...Overhead Console Option Reading Lamps I Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want 2 42 ...

Page 103: ...nter the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place Press it firmly to the back or your garage door opener as close to the center of the opener as possible The pegs inside the compartment door are usec to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener Add one peg at a time until th...

Page 104: ...gs in place you should only have to press the button slightly to operate the opener Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly Temperature and Compass Display The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at the front of the overhead console The control switches are located to the left of the display 2 44 ...

Page 105: ...e is new the compass may function erratically If it does CAL Calibration will appear on the display To correct the problem drive slowly in a complete 360 circle three times and the compass will function normally Variance is the difference between magnetic north and the two can be great enough to cause falsecompass readings If this happens follow theseinstructions to set the variance for your parti...

Page 106: ... ion You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small loads like grocery bags in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed for larger heavier items You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it 2 46 ...

Page 107: ...de rails Also tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged NOTICE Loading cargo thatweighs more than200 lbs 91 kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never let them hang over the rear or the sidesof your vehicle Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle P...

Page 108: ...ter and the heating element The front ashtray is justabove the passenger s side front cupholder 10 remove the front ashtray open it and gently pull it slightly past its stop To remove the ashtray on the sliding door open it press down on the inside tab and pull out You may have another ashtray on the driver s sidewall Press the right side to turn the ashtray around for use To remove the ashtray op...

Page 109: ...ory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment Just pull up from the bottom of the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are includedwith any electrical equipment that you install There are two accessory power outlets located on the passenger s side of the engine cover console Another accessory power outlet is located on the driver s sidebehind the third row s...

Page 110: ...Instrument Panel f 2 50 ...

Page 111: ...er E Ignition Switch G Rear Hatch Release H Rear Defogger I Comfort Controls J Rear A C Control K Rear Heater Control L Rear WasherWiper M Front Ashtray N Accessory Power Outlets 0 CupholderdStorage Tray P Front Storage Compartment Q Audio System R Cigarette Lighter S Hood Release T Dome Lamps OFF Button 2 51 ...

Page 112: ...nstrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel remains and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 52 ...

Page 113: ...Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could alsosave you or others from injury Wdrning lights come on when there m...

Page 114: ...hich 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 air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG You will see this light flash for afew seconds when you turn yo...

Page 115: ...sory drive belt or anotherelectrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and heatedair conditioner Voltmeter I When your engine is not running but the ignition is on in the RUN position the gage shows your battery s state of charg...

Page 116: ...one If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work andstop you For good braking though you need both parts working...

Page 117: ...your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds ANTI LOCK That s normal If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the...

Page 118: ... in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and...

Page 119: ...e able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you just put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This will allow fuel t o evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips should turn the light off Did you just driveth...

Page 120: ...ne full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turnoff have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square i...

Page 121: ...e starting and stays on your engine oil level should be checked Prior to checking your oil level be sure your vehicle is on a level surfice and has been shut off for several minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan Check your oil level and bring it up to the proper level See Engine Oil in the Index The oil level monitoring system only checks the oil during the brief period between t...

Page 122: ...road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows you what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light o 0 0 If your vehicle was first sold when new in Canada you will have this light on the instrument panel It goes on whenever the DaytimeRunning Lamps DRL are on When it begins to get dark the DRL indica...

Page 123: ...es Whenthegagefirstindicates EMPTY E you stillhave a little fuel left but you should get more fuelas soonaspossible Here are things some owners ask about None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little less fuel to fill up than the gage shows The gage moves a little ...

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Page 125: ...trols This section tells you how to make your air system work for you Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R 134a refrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this section Heating Air ConditioningSystem If your vehicle has air conditioning your heatinghir cond...

Page 126: ...nstrument panel vents If you move the temperature knob between hot and cold coolerair will come out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to cool the air VENT The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel The air conditioning compressor will not run in this position Adjust the temperature knob for warme...

Page 127: ...on of air delivery OFF This setting turns the system off J VENT The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel fl BI LEVEL With this setting the heated outside 0 air comes out both the instrument panel vents and heater vents Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or coolerair HEATER Most of the air comes out near the floor The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield a...

Page 128: ...n the switch toward HIGH for higher airflow in the rear area Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off You may have rear air conditioning The rear air conditioning switch is located to the right of the heater controls Turn the switch toward HIGH for higher airflow in the rear area Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off 3 4 ...

Page 129: ...performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear lines to circulate The rear air conditioningsystem will only send cooled air if the front system is on It can still be used to circulate air even if the front system is off When the air conditioning DEFROST or BLEND is on you may notice a slight increase or decreasein engine speed due to compressor operation Thisis normal because the system i...

Page 130: ...low through ventilation system supplies outside airto the insideof your vehicle when it is moving With the side windows closed airwill flow into the front air inlet grilles at the base of the windshield through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaustvalves Outside air will also enter thevehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan isrunning Your vehicle has air vents near the center and on...

Page 131: ...and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows 0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HIGH for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of YOLKwindows Rear Window Defogger Option If your vehicle has this option the rear window will hav...

Page 132: ...d out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls tobe sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clockfor AM FM Stereo and AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the correct h...

Page 133: ...press this knob to recall the station frequency SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there SCAN Press both SEEK buttons to listen to afew seconds of each radio station SCAN will light up on the display Press the right arrow to tune in the next higher station and press the left arrow to tune to the next lower sta...

Page 134: ... treble Slide the lever down to reducenoise with a w e d or noisy station Adjusting theSpeakers BAL The control behind the VOLUME BAL knob balances the sound between the right and left speakers FADE The control behind the TUNE knob fades the sound between the front and rear speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Option Playing the Radio VOLUME BAL Turn the knob clockwise toturn the radio ...

Page 135: ...Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat these steps foreach pair of buttons P SCAN Press both SEEK buttons to scan through each of the preset stations The system will scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few...

Page 136: ...If it does your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player i n the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape ...

Page 137: ...isten to stations for afew seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again The sound will mute while scanning AUTO TONE Press this button to select among the five preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard Each time you press the button the selection will switch to one of the preset settings o...

Page 138: ...nd to the front and counterclockwise for rear speakers Press the button again to return FADE to its stored position Setting theTone BASS Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass and counterclockwise to decrease the bass When the BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN Push the knob back in to its stored ...

Page 139: ...gain The radio will play the last selected station while reversing the tape The tape direction arrow will blink during REV operation 00 5 Press this button to reduce cassette tape noise The double D symbol will appear on the display while the player is in this mode Dolby Noise Reduction is manufxtured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are t...

Page 140: ... inserted If the cassette immediately ejects turn the radio off turn the ignition on and press and hold the TAPE AUX buttonuntil the tape icon flashes on the display Insert the adapter cassette again It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control Option Playing the Radio P...

Page 141: ...row to tuneto the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there There will be no sound when using the SEEK feature 18 1 2 SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for afew seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again T...

Page 142: ...il MAN appears on the display This will return the tone adjustment to the TREB and BASS controls When a TREB or BASS control is rotated tone is automatically set to MAN BASS Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass and counterclockwise todecrease the bass When the BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN ...

Page 143: ...he CD has been playing that track Elapsed time is displayed in minutes and tenths of a second The track number will also appearwhen a new track begins to play Press RECALL again to return to the time display PREV 1 Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Sound is muted in this mode RDM 2...

Page 144: ...the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped EJECT Press this but tonto eject the disc from the player and playthe radio When the same or a new disc is inserted the disc will start playing on track one If a compact disc is left sitting in the opening for more than a few seconds the player will pull the CD back in The radio will continue playing When the ignition is off press th...

Page 145: ...he tape direction arrow will blink during SEEK operation and the sound is muted in this mode REV 4 Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape The tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the cassette reel or until you press REV again The radio plays the last selected station during REV 5 Press this pushbutton to turn Dolby on and off Dolby is active when a tape inserted in the remote casse...

Page 146: ...ugh headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each headphone Be aware that the front seat audio controls always override the rear seat audio controls Note that this feature is intended for rear seat passengers Please do not use headphones while driving AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and FM2 ...

Page 147: ...ols the upper headphone and the lower VOL knob controls the lower headphone Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discouragetheft of your radio It works by using a secretcode to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed The THEFTLOCK feature forthe radio may be used or ignored If ignored the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature If THEFT...

Page 148: ...3 Turn the radio off 5 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your ...

Page 149: ... contactyour dealer Disabling the Theft DeterrentFeature Enter your secret codeas follows pause no more than 15secondsbetween steps 1 Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to makethe last two digits agree 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits...

Page 150: ...ems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tapeplayer CB rad...

Page 151: ...s at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassettewith pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassetteturn It is normal for the cassette to ejectwhile cleaning Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassett...

Page 152: ...he edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace i...

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Page 155: ... Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or otherdrivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions areabout the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following di...

Page 156: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The ...

Page 157: ...ome other countries it s even lower The BAClimit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BACwill be over 0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is inthe drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10percent Research shows that the driving skills...

Page 158: ...ol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that 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 beendrinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment ...

Page 159: ...me Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s rewtion time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 1...

Page 160: ...r brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Oncethe power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will beharder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When...

Page 161: ...s is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most ofavailable tire and roadconditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and co...

Page 162: ...nt to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there s notraction inerti...

Page 163: ... right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision...

Page 164: ...Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive...

Page 165: ...carsare lined up topass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take carethat someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass theslow vehicle Remember toglance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your leftlane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are farenough ahead of the passed vehicle to seeits front...

Page 166: ...d 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 the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For...

Page 167: ...r headlamps can light up only so much road ahead 111remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision N o one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also a...

Page 168: ...t repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it seasier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving ...

Page 169: ...ey show signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start t o separate from the inserts Driving too hst through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quicksto...

Page 170: ...sually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water I NOTICE Z f you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine sair intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of ...

Page 171: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown partof the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 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 c...

Page 172: ...ave a clearview of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your ...

Page 173: ...fortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsin GM dealers all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 ...

Page 174: ...he road in k s s rl m n second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a res...

Page 175: ...e ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engi...

Page 176: ... burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or 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 Here are some tips ...

Page 177: ... anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping soonerthan you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance onanyslipperyroad Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise c...

Page 178: ... yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers 0 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can ...

Page 179: ... 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 shut the engine off and close the window...

Page 180: ...for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on bothsides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy l...

Page 181: ...cle goes If you have to stop orturn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Things you put insideyour vehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 0 0 0 0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leavean...

Page 182: ...hicle comes with the Trailering Package there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR When you weigh your trailer be sure to 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 can help you determine your GCW...

Page 183: ...l a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see your GM dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fu...

Page 184: ...e This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You should use DRIVE D or asyou need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in DRIVE D when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue an...

Page 185: ...ts the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s max...

Page 186: ...t for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains Yo...

Page 187: ...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 tubing I If you have a rear most window open andyou pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or d...

Page 188: ... lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pa...

Page 189: ...ulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeingyour signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to alower gear h re you start down a long or steepdowngrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longe...

Page 190: ...r brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Letuponthe brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often whe...

Page 191: ... the ground The eight wire harness must be routed out of your vehicle between the rear door and the floor with enough of the harness left on both sides so that the trailer or the body won t pull it If you do not have the optional trailering package your vehicle will still have a trailering harness The harness is located near the passenger s side rear wheel well It consists of six wires that may be...

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Page 193: ...azard 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 Press the button down to make your rront and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in 5 1 ...

Page 194: ...run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please follow the numbered steps to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They canbe dangerous because 0 They contain acid that can burn you 0 They contain gas that can explode orignite 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these stepsexactly someor all of these things can hurt y...

Page 195: ...ing brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or LI manual transmission i n NEUTRAL N If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever be S L I the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps that are...

Page 196: ...id that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 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 k will go to positive and n...

Page 197: ... s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 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 spark...

Page 198: ...e the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage See Roadside Assistance in the Index c If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things can be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service Whether...

Page 199: ...or rear of vehicle being towed fully secured been lifted by the tow truck side when towing a vehicle A CAUTIO1 _ A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing...

Page 200: ... A dolly must be used under the un raised wheels when towing or the vehicle must be transported on a flat bed carrier Don t have your vehicle towed with the wheels in contact with the ground if it has all wheel drive If a vehicle with all wheel drive must be towed with sling type orwheel lift equipment then either the front or rear wheels must be supported on a dolly NOTICE If your vehicle hasall ...

Page 201: ...uipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using ca...

Page 202: ...ar carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension components ...

Page 203: ...ional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains andwheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle toground orvehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 11 ...

Page 204: ...al ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains andwheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage installa towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 12 ...

Page 205: ...veryone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others couldbe badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool I NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant...

Page 206: ...f you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe driveslower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn tcome back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still nosign of steam push the accelerator until t...

Page 207: ...ecovery tank is boiling don t do anything elseuntil it cools down A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan 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 15 ...

Page 208: ...urn 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 the ADD mark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL TM orange colored silicate free antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for morc 1formation Adding onlyplr I water to yourcooling system can be dangerous ...

Page 209: ...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 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there sone more 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 i...

Page 210: ...ey are underpressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 18 ...

Page 211: ... pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you 5 19 ...

Page 212: ...e radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the Coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 20 ...

Page 213: ... 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 line up like this 5 21 ...

Page 214: ...unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and g...

Page 215: ...le You and they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine 4 Put thewheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite end The following steps will ...

Page 216: ...de wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise Remove the nut and washer then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt Push down on the boltand remove the hooked end from the slot Slide thejack toward the front of the vehicle and lift it from the mounting Remove the extension and the ratchet froln the pouch 5 24 ...

Page 217: ...u will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire NOTICE Never removeor restow a tirefromho a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by ajack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing 5 25 ...

Page 218: ... flat chisel end Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame above the bumper Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to theground Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire canbe pulled out from under the vehicle ...

Page 219: ... cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle I 1 I NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before cable is restored The tools you ll be using include thejack A wheel blocks B extension C and ratchet D 5 27 ...

Page 220: ...the hub cap until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove the hub cap with your bare hands If you have the styled steel wheel loosen the plastic nut caps with the ratchet and socket Make sure the DOWN side fixes you To remove the hub cap from the aluminum wheel fit the flat end of the extension into the notch Then remove the center cap 5 28 ...

Page 221: ... of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Then put your spare tire near the flat tire 2 With the DOWN side facingyou use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t them yet of the extension tothejack bolt 3 The jackhas a bolt on the end Attach the remove socket end 5 29 ...

Page 222: ...6 5 d 16 5 cm 4 Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 6 Position thejack under the vehicle 5 Rotate the ratchet to the right That will raise the jack lift head a little 5 30 ...

Page 223: ...ll damage thevehicle or may allow the vehicle to falloff the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle Do not jack up the vehicle with people in or near the vehicle 7 Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise thevehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 8 Remov...

Page 224: ...emergency you can use a cloth or a papertowel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off IA CAUTION Never useoil or grease on studs ornuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident I 10 Put on the spare tire Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel Tighten...

Page 225: ... UP mark facing you A CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to becomeloose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get newGM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 Nom 5 33 ...

Page 226: ...move the wheel blocks I NOTICE I I Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare Storing a Flator Spare Tire and Tools Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in ...

Page 227: ...atchet clockwise until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle You will feel two clicks when the tire is up all the way Try to move the tire with your hands to make sure it is securely in place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full sizetire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to restore ...

Page 228: ...f course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it ag ain NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle I Don t u...

Page 229: ...ing your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires Ifyou spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking yourvehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel le ftand right That will clear the area around your front wheels The...

Page 230: ...NOTES 5 38 ...

Page 231: ... levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of th...

Page 232: ...ndex You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience and the proper replacement parts andtools beforeyou attempt any veh...

Page 233: ...o getrid ofpinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it isdesigned to operateon fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels arenot available in states adopting Califorriiaemissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorilyon fuels meeting federa...

Page 234: ...arts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn...

Page 235: ...he driver s side of your vehicle t A CAUTION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke ifyou re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keepsparks flames and smoking materialsaway from gasoline 6 5 ...

Page 236: ...ned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to 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 ...

Page 237: ...E If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged I Checking ThingsUnder the Rood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and p...

Page 238: ...Hood Rele To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the kick panel Then go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the secondary hood release 6 8 ...

Page 239: ... see A Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location B Coolant Fill Location C Oil Dipstick Location D Transmission Dipstick Fill Location E Air Cleaner F Oil Fill Location G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Battery 6 9 ...

Page 240: ... the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 6 10 ...

Page 241: ... your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is a yellow ring Turn off 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...

Page 242: ...ou must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE r Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating rang...

Page 243: ... the oil container If you have your oil changed f0 r you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart I RECOMMENDED SAEVISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING SELECTTHELOWEST SAL VISCOSITYGRADE 011 FOR THEEXPECTEDTEMPERATURERANG...

Page 244: ... such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic Most trips are through dusty areas You frequently tow a trailer orguse a carrier on top of The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi your vehicle or othercommercial application GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your GM dealer is ready to advise if you think so...

Page 245: ...er Removing the EngineCover 1 Move both front seats as far back as they will go Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain 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 orinto streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that col...

Page 246: ... are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver and passenger side corners 3 Unscrew the screws located neat thetop on each side of the extension Grasp the extension from both sides and gently remove it ...

Page 247: ...5 Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside 6 Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove 6 17 ...

Page 248: ... are not supposed to come out of the cover only from the front of the dash When removing the cover be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim 8 Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide it rearward Then lift it up and out of the vehicle 6 18 ...

Page 249: ...extensionby gently squeezing the sides and sliding it into place Make sure all of the fastener clips engage and the extension fits properly in place Replace and tighten the W o screws Install thetwo nuts to secure the extension in place To remove the air filter lift the hood unsnap both clips and remove the top After changing the filter snap both clips to securethe air cleaner Be sure the air clea...

Page 250: ...ily get into yourengine whichwill damage it Always have theair cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic TransmissionFluid hen to Check and Change A good time to check your automatictransmission fluid level is when the engine oilis changed Change both the fluid and filter every 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 0 In heavy city traffic ...

Page 251: ...ur transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving When outside temperatures areabove 90 F 32 C At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Checking Transmission Fl...

Page 252: ...more accurate reading of the fluid level Checkingthe Fluid Hot or Cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running 0 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 0 Let the engine run at idle for three m...

Page 253: ...k back in all the way then flip the handle down t o lock the dipstick in place How to Add 1 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Add fluid only after checking 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 When the correct ...

Page 254: ... Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of thefiller plug hole What to Use ...

Page 255: ...ricants in the Index Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL orange colored silicate free engine coolant This coolantis designed to remain in your vehicle for S years or 100 000 miles 166 000 km whichever occurs first The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overhe...

Page 256: ...meets GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning ...

Page 257: ...ther parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitorsor additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at ADD or alittle higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to ...

Page 258: ... With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Neverturn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mix at therecovery tank but be careful riot to spill it 1CAC ION You can be burned if you spillcoolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don ...

Page 259: ...alled to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap a GM cap is recommended See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index 0 LY ...

Page 260: ...cate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a cleanrag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark...

Page 261: ... tank is full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water 0 Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid three quarters full whenit s very cold This allows for expansion which could dam...

Page 262: ... work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid woq t correct a leak If you addfluid whenyour linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake liniags You should add orremove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system I I A CAUTION If you havetoo much brakefluid it can spill on the engi...

Page 263: ...brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above MTN and below the top of the window When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme I I GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it r With the wrong kindof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not...

Page 264: ...rn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go orbe heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced 1 NOTICE Continuing to drivewith worn out brake pads could re...

Page 265: ... Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle iscomplex Its many parts have to beof top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top quality GM brake parts i n them as your vehicle does when it is new When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down andyou have to have new ones put in be...

Page 266: ...A CAUTION A CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that canexplode You can be badly hurt if you aren tcareful See JumpStarting in theIndexHalogenbulbshavepressurizedgasinsideand fortipsonworkingaround a batterywithoutcanburst if you droporscratchthebulb You or getting hurt others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructionson the bulb package Contact your dealer to l...

Page 267: ...e connector 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp a 1 Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer 2 Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp I Composite Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Removethetwoscrews from the sidemarker turn signal lamp 6 37 ...

Page 268: ...rkedturn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp 1 4 Remove the screw j located behind the corner reflector in order to remove the entire corner reflector 6 38 ...

Page 269: ...te assembly 6 Remove the composite assembly 7 Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwise toremove from the assembly 8 Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened 9 Replace the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed 6 39 ...

Page 270: ... the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket 6 Gently push the new bulb into the socket 7 Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Put the parkingkurn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Remove the two screws from behind the door 6 40 ...

Page 271: ...kwise to remove the socket from the bezel If the socket doesnot have a tab turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel 5 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your GM dealer service department 6 41 _ ...

Page 272: ...our warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous 0 0 0 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could havean air out anda serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently t...

Page 273: ...rloading Badwear Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued I NOTICE Continued I If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get thefollowing Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check...

Page 274: ...n the CertificationRire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened c...

Page 275: ...cation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out whatkind and size of tires you need look at the Certificatioflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Specnumber That way your vehicle will continue tohave tires that are designed to give pro...

Page 276: ...ality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional Gene...

Page 277: ...wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade forthis tire is established for atire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or i n combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory...

Page 278: ...ollision in which you or others could be injured Always usethe correct wheel wheel boltsand wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrongwheel can also cause problemswith bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information U...

Page 279: ...it stops Drivingtoo fast or spinning the wheels with chains onwill damage yourvehicle earance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or getthem on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container toclean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufa...

Page 280: ... A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn 0 0 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don tsaturatethe stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Tl SrpeCleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO 11 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loosedirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask s...

Page 281: ...reated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6 167 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains c...

Page 282: ...yonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry 0 Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM VinyVLeather Cleaner orequivalent product Cleaning Leather U...

Page 283: ...s on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defoggerelement may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is no...

Page 284: ...leaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishi...

Page 285: ... is all that is usually needed However you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainlesssteel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a s...

Page 286: ... and may develop into amajor repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for iceand snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion ...

Page 287: ...eate a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces onyour vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fdllout condition within 12months o...

Page 288: ...e Materials Chart I See your General Motors Parts Department for these products See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Notrecommen r l r pigskinsuedeleather 2k Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl I 6 58 ...

Page 289: ... labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specificationsand replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the front storage compartment door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 the...

Page 290: ... components from workingas they should Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to yo...

Page 291: ...and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get alongwithout like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle one is inside the vehicle and one is in the engine compartment Instrument PanelFuse Block The fuse blo...

Page 292: ... DRL Module Chime Headlamp Switch Keyless Entry Cluster Overhead Console Not Used Cruise Module Cruise Activator Switch Power Outlets ALDL Subwoofer Amplifier Not Used License Plate Lamp Taillamps Parking Lamps Ashtray Lamp Panel Lights Trailer Taillamps Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps Door Switch Illumination Headlamp Switch Illurnination RSA Illumination Air Bag System Wiper Motor Wdsher Pump L ...

Page 293: ...ack up Lamps BTSI Solenoid Radio ATC Standby 2000 Series Main Feed Rear Seat Audio Controls VCM Ign 3 VCM Brake 4WAL Cruise StepperMotor Radio ATC Main Feed 2000 Series Standby FuseKircuit Usage Breaker 20 21 22 23 24 A B i PRNDL Odometer TCC Enable and PWM Solenoids ShiftA and Shift B Solenoids 3 2 Downshift Solenoids Not Used Not Used Rear Wiper Rear Washer Pump Not Used Circuit Breaker Power Do...

Page 294: ...d the rear of the engine compartment on the driver s side Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block Feed AUX B AUX A Relay A C Relay IGN Relay Starter Enable Relay A C Enable Relay Empty Relay Fuel Pump Relay Usage Upfitter Battery Feed Upfitter Ignition Feed 6 64 ...

Page 295: ... Linear EGR Valve Solenoid VCM IGN E A C Enable Relay Fuse ECM I LIGHTING BATT I P IGNA IGNB ABS A C RR HTR AC Spare Usage Fuel Injectors 1 6 Crankshaft Position Sensor VCM Distributor Ignition Control Module Park Lamps Fuse DRL Fuse Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch Fuse Block Fuses Power Seat CB Stop Hazard Fuse Auxiliary Power Fuse Cigarette Lighter Fuse Radio Battery Fuse Starter Relay Ignition...

Page 296: ...adlamps Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite Halogen Headlamps Composite Parking Turn Signal Lamps Rear Stoplamps Sidernarker Lamps Back up Lamps Quantity 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 Trade No H6054 9006 Low Bearnj 9005 High Bearnj 3157NA 2057 194 1156 6 66 ...

Page 297: ...s 12 8 L Quantity with Rear Heater 16 5quarts 1 5 5 L All quantities are approximate After refill the level must be checked Crankcase Capacity Quantity withFilter 4 5 quarts 4 3L All quantities are approximate After refill the level must be checked Do not overfill Fuel Tank Capacity Standard Tank 27 gallons 102 L All quantities are approximate Transmission Capacity Automatic Transmission Drain and...

Page 298: ...nt should be added only by a qualified A C technician Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Type R 134a R 134a Quantity 2 00 lbs 0 91 kg 3 00lbs 1 36kg Allquantities are approximate Front A C only Front and RearA C NOTICE R 134a refrigerantis not compatible withR 12 refrigerant inan air conditioning system R 12 in an R 134a systemwill cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air con...

Page 299: ...ur GM truck dealer Oil Filter PF52 Air Cleaner Filter A1163C Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 PCV Valve CV774C Spark Plugs 41 932 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 inches I 52 mm Fuel Filter GF481 Radiator Cap RC27 Wiper Blades Front 22110158 PinType Wiper Blade Rear 22154396 Pin Type Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 189 8inches 482 cm Width 77 5 inches 196 8cm Height 76 2 inches 193 5 cm Wheelbase 111 2...

Page 300: ...NOTES 6 70 ...

Page 301: ...Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect ...

Page 302: ...s See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop forfuel It also explainswhat 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 center should perform Part D Recom...

Page 303: ...your 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 foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be repl...

Page 304: ...hange or 3 months whichever occursfirst Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or 3 months whichever occurs first At 6 000Miles 10000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 20000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only orat each brake relining whichever occurs first Automat...

Page 305: ...ons only Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Automatic Transmission Service Normal Conditions Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 100 000Miles 166 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Spark Plug ...

Page 306: ...he indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and kingpin bushings steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guidesand brake pedal springs Drive axle service 0 a a 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 dust...

Page 307: ...000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every3 months whichever occurs first 17Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addit...

Page 308: ...and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I I 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Sewice footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant v...

Page 309: ...city joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change 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 or higher In hilly or mountainous terra...

Page 310: ... Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for fieedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I I I 21 000 Miles 35000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice C lLubricate chassis components see footnote or ev...

Page 311: ...l and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 27 000 Miles 45 000 krn 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Enzission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant veloc...

Page 312: ...velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace fuel filter 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly re...

Page 313: ...check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM servicemanual for proper 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and caliperservice procedures DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfr...

Page 314: ...and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 39 000 Miles 65 C 10 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant veloci...

Page 315: ... information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fl...

Page 316: ...regularly reaches 90O F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any of tlzrse conditions change the fluid and filterevery 30 000 miles 50000 kn 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replacefilter if necessary An Emission Control Service f...

Page 317: ...el and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 51 OOQ Miles 85000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis Components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant veloci...

Page 318: ...tion and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for moper caliper service procedures 1 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or...

Page 319: ...heel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses suc...

Page 320: ...mission Control Stirvice f An Emission Control Service f An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY I I 63 000Miles 105 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid leveland add fluid asneeded Check constant v...

Page 321: ...n in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedomof movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE JSERVICEDB Y I 69 000Miles 115 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or ev 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components see An Emissio l Control Se...

Page 322: ...te chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change automatic transmission flui d and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C...

Page 323: ...ls for leaking ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I J 78 000Miles 130000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking M Rotate tires See Tire Inspectio...

Page 324: ...front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as need...

Page 325: ...ints and axle seals for leaking H DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0For Two Whee...

Page 326: ... as found in taxi police or delivery service lfyou do not use your vehicle underany qf these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 30 000miles 50000 km 0Replace fuel filter 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service AI Emission Control Service Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation c...

Page 327: ...evel and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emissiorz Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant vel...

Page 328: ...eals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emissiorl Corqtrol Service 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emissioll Co...

Page 329: ...he indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and kingpin bushings steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guidesand brake pedal springs Drive axle service 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 330: ...ion check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 k t 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid leve...

Page 331: ...ry 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking c Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation...

Page 332: ...heel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f yo t...

Page 333: ... tire rotation check brake calipers for freedomof movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 45 000 Miles 75 000 kmj 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassiscomponents see An Emission Co trol Service footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as nee...

Page 334: ...Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional...

Page 335: ...y Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi polic...

Page 336: ... 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check rearhont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern ...

Page 337: ...city joints and axle seals for leaking kd 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If i w u do m t LLW our vehicl...

Page 338: ...ppropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axl...

Page 339: ...Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of mo...

Page 340: ...ngine Coolant in the Index for what touse Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs IJ Inspect Positive CrankcaseVentilation An Emission Control Service PCV valve An Emissiotl ControlService 7 40 ...

Page 341: ...ine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See W...

Page 342: ...does not need regular maintenance Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate aproblem Check the system and repair if needed Key Lock CylindersService Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges the body hood fuel do...

Page 343: ... ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary N...

Page 344: ... parking brake 0 To check the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only 0 To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift toPARK P Then release all brakes I When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or ...

Page 345: ...hoses for properhook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Ex x s t System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of positionparts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumesinto the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in t...

Page 346: ... vent hose at transfer case forkinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Ch...

Page 347: ...ed silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders FLUIDILUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refi11 Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake f...

Page 348: ...ant DEXRON IT1Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No IOS 1515 or equivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Gas Line See Replacement replacement filters FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB ...

Page 349: ... after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner informatian portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 49 ...

Page 350: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 50 ...

Page 351: ...ationsand how to report any safety defects This section includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting SafetyDefects Service and Owner Publications Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 1 ...

Page 352: ...ship or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contactinga member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Truck Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800...

Page 353: ...ck write to GMC Truck Customer Assistance 31 E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 Refer to your Warranty andOwner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof Canadian and GM Overseas offices WhencontactingGMCTruck pleaserememberthatyour concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step Onefirst...

Page 354: ...d at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10 miles 16 km Emergency Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC Truck dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered Trip Rwting Availability of customizedtrip routings through GMC Truck Roadside Assistance This deluxe computerizedtrip routing service wil...

Page 355: ...dside Assistance representative will askfor the following information when your call is received Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 Name and home address Telephone number and location from which you are calling Location licenseplate number and color of your GMC truck Mileage of vehicle and description of problem Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days ayear includin...

Page 356: ...five day maximum or up to a 30 allowancefor a rental vehicle cab bus or other transportation in lieu of a loaner Bringingvehicles in late in the day forservice on the next day does not constituteovernight repairs 0 Gas allowance of up to 10 a day for rides provided by another person Le friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to five day maximum Some state insurance r...

Page 357: ...very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements GMCTruck voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle ...

Page 358: ...quire you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the GMC Truck Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 REPORTING SAFETY 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 deat...

Page 359: ... notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Truck Consumer Relations 31 E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals service bulletin...

Page 360: ...form better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some willdescribe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise df new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment md safety procedures n...

Page 361: ...eeze 6 25 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 57 4 6 Brakes 4 6 Anti TheftyRadio 1 3 23 Appearancecare 6 49 Appearance Care Materials 6 58 Arbitration Program 8 7 Location 1 26 3 28 Ashtrays 2 48 Audio Equipment Adding 3 26 Audio Systems 3 8 Automatic TransmissionCheck 7 42 TransmissionOperation 2 18 Front 6 24 Locking Rear 2 21 Rear 6 25 Battery 6 35 Jump Starting 5 2 Replacement Remote Keyles...

Page 362: ...s Tire 6 49 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 TopStrap 1 42 WheretoPut 1 41 1 42 CigaretteLighter 2 48 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 6 I Cleaner Air 6 19 Cleaning AlumlnumWheels 6 55 Fabric 6 50 Glass 6 53 Inside of YourVehicle 6 50 InstrumentPanel 6 53 Outside of Your Vehicle 6 54 SpecialProblems 6 51 Stains 6 51 Tires 6 56 Vinyl 6 52 Wheels 6 55 Leather 6 52 WindshieldandWiperBlades ...

Page 363: ...20 OnSnow and Ice 4 22 Throughwater 4 16 WetRoads 4 14 Winter 4 22 With a Trailer 4 33 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 16 3 26 6 60 ElectricalSystem 6 60 Engine 6 9 Coolant 6 25 CoolantHeater 2 16 CoolantLevelCheck 7 41 Cooling System Capacity 6 67 Cover 6 15 Exhaust 2 26 FuseBlocks 6 61 6 64 Identification 6 59 OilLevelCheck 7 41 Overheating 5 13 Running While Parked 2 26 Specifi...

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Page 365: ...g 2 57 ChargingSystem 2 55 CheckGages 2 63 CheckOil 2 61 Daytime Running LampsIndicator 2 62 SafetyBeltRemmder 1 12 2 54 ServiceEngineSoon 2 58 Loading YourVehicle 4 26 Locks Cylinders 7 42 KeyLock Cylinder Service 7 42 PowerDoor 2 6 Sliding Door Child Security 2 I O SteeringColumnLockCheck 7 44 LubricantsandFluids 7 47 LubricationService Body 7 42 LuggageCarrier 2 47 LumbarControls 1 2 Door 2 5 M...

Page 366: ...sole 2 42 Overheating Engine 5 13 Owner Checks and Services 7 41 OwnerPublications Ordering 8 9 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 57 Park 2 18 ShiftingInto 2 22 Shifting Out of 2 25 Parking AtNight 2 13 Brake 2 21 Brake Mechanism Check 7 44 Lots 2 13 Over ThingsThatBurn 2 25 With a Trailer 4 36 Passing 4 10 Payload 4 28 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 45 AccessoryOutlet 2 49 DoorLocks 2 5 OptionFuses 6 6...

Page 367: ... Assistance 8 4 Roadside Assistance Canadian 8 6 Rocking YourVehicle 5 37 Rotation Tires 6 44 Safety Belt Extender 1 51 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 36 SafetyBelts 1 11 Adults 1 16 Care 6 53 Center PassengerPosition 1 34 Children 1 38 Driver Position 1 16 Extender 1 51 HowtoWearProperly 1 16 IncorrectUsage 1 19 1 50 1 51 Lap Belt 1 34 Lap Shoulder 1 16 1 31 LargerChildren l 49 QuestionsandAnswers ...

Page 368: ...cing YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 29 Shifting 2 18 OutofPark 2 25 SIR l 24 Skidding 4 12 SpareTire Compact 5 36 Speedometer 2 53 Springs Fiberglass 6 57 Starter Switch Check 7 43 Starting Your Engine 2 15 Steam 5 13 Specificationsand Capacities 6 67 SpeechImpaired Customer Assistance 8 3 i Stains Cleaning 6 51 Steering 4 8 Column Lock Check 7 44 In Emkrgencies 4 9 Wheel Tilt 2 29 Storage Compart...

Page 369: ...s 4 32 Maintenance When Towing 4 36 ParkingonHills 4 36 Inflation 6 43 Inflation Check 7 41 Trailer Safety Chains 4 32 Tongueweight 4 31 Total Weight on Tires 4 32 Towing 4 29 Weight 4 30 Wiring Harness 4 37 TransmissionFluid Automatic 6 20 Transportation Courtesy 8 6 Trip Odometer 2 53 Turn SignalMultifunction Lever 2 29 Turnsignals 4 35 Transmitters Keyless Entry 2 7 TTYUsers 8 3 Turn Signal and...

Page 370: ...l Alignment 6 47 NutTorque 5 33 6 67 Windows 2 27 Express Down 2 28 Power 2 27 Swing Out 2 28 Replacement 6 47 Wrench 5 25 WindshieldWasher 2 31 Fluid Level Check 7 41 BladeReplacement 6 42 Fluid 6 31 Rear 2 32 Windshield Wipers 2 31 Fuses 6 60 Rear 2 32 WinterDriving 1 4 22 Wiring Headlamp 6 60 WreckerTowing 5 6 Wrench Wheel 5 25 9 10 ...

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