GMC 1996 Suburban Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1996 Suburban

Page 1: ...F F G M C TRUCk Yukon Suburban N E R S M A N U A L ...

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Page 3: ...ls you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells youhow to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good This section tells you whento perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use This section tells you how to contact GMC Truck for assistance and how to get service and owner publications It also give...

Page 4: ...ase keep this manual in your vehicle 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 X9609 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E c J For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Langu...

Page 5: ...icle In this manual you ll find that picturesand words work together to explain things quickly Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back 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 y...

Page 6: ...uld damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also seewarning labels on your v...

Page 7: ... for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven n UNLOCK E i I FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN 1 These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING l i BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE h ENGIN...

Page 8: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models 2 Door Utility vi I 4 Door Utility I Suburban ...

Page 9: ... Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them and fold them up and down It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints Oont Seat 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 make you pusha pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s s...

Page 10: ... the lever at the front of the seat toward the passenger s side to unlock it Using your body 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 in place If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver s side you can adjust it with these controls at the outside edge of the seat 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...up To lower the front of the seat move the front lever down To raise the rear of the seat move the rear lever up To lower the rear of the seat move the rear lever down owerLumba djustment If you have power lumbar adjustment you can increase or decreaselumbar support in an area of the lower seatback To increase support press and hold the front of the rocker switch Letgo of the switch when the lower...

Page 12: ... seatback lift the frontof this lever Release the lever tolock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the frontof the lever and the seatbackwill EO to an upright position I But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 13: ...go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at yourpelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears Thisposition reduces the chanc...

Page 14: ...ked Easy Entry Seat 2 Door Utility The driver and passenger front bucket seat and the 60 40 split bench seatof your vehicle has an easy entry feature This makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat To operate the seat pull forward on the top of the lever located at the side of the seatback and tilt the back forward toward the front of the vehicle When you do the seat bottom will release Just...

Page 15: ...t the wrong controlor pedal causingan accident After you ve used it be sure to push rearward on any easy entry seatto be sure it is locked Ifa head restraint is not installed on the seatback or stored inthe vehicle properly it could be thrownabout the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver People in the vehicle could be injured Remove the headrestraints only when you need to fold the seat and be su...

Page 16: ...ay almost flat on the floor When folding the seat first remove the head restraints Push the release button at the top of the seat back and slide the head restraint out Detach the stowage bag from the back of therear seat Then put the head restraints in the stowage bag and place the bag in the rear seat foot well under the seat To fold the seat pull on the release handle at the bottom of the seat c...

Page 17: ...orrear seat passengers to use Folding the Rear Se 4 DOor U ityModel If your vehicle has a 60 40 rear seat either side may be folded down to give you more cargo space Before folding place the latch plate portion of the center safety belt in the center arm rest That way the center safety belt will be out of the way when the seat is folded and also will be easily available for passengers to use when ...

Page 18: ...ts by sliding them out of the seat cushion Lift the seatback up and pushrearward all the way Then lower the seat cushion until it latches in position After returning the seat to the passenger position return the head restraints to the top of each seatback Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place If the latch plate portion of the center safe...

Page 19: ...estraints Push the release button at the top of the seatback and slide thehead Set thehead restraints aside for now You will stow them in their proper position after you are done folding the seat To fold the seat pull up on the strap loop at the rear outer edge of the seat cushion Then pull the seat cushion up After folding the seat cushion fully forward push down on the lever at the side of the s...

Page 20: ...forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is locked in place Also pull the safety belt buckles out of the seat cushion pockets so they will be available for rear seat passengers to use A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could beinjured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when 1it A...

Page 21: ...back toward the front of the vehicle by pulling the top of the seatback forward When you do the seat bottom will release Just pull the seat forward until it stops To release the easy entry second seat lift up on the top of the release lever with your foot Push the top of the seatback forward and tilt it toward the front of the vehicle To return the seat to its regular position return the seatback ...

Page 22: ...osition safety belts from the seat frame To unlatch the safety belt press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the safety belt Then hang the latch plate end of the belt on thehook at the top of the retractor cover out of the way To remove the seat fully open the rear load doors and enter the backof the vehicle 1 14 ...

Page 23: ...nter of the vehicle To unlatch the seat from the floor pull up on the center release handle at the rear of the seat and lift the rear of the seat up off of the floor Then fold the seatback forward into the seat cushion Turn the seat sideways and take it out of the vehicle 1 15 ...

Page 24: ...ce Then return the outside passenger position safety belts to the seat frame buckles so they will be available for rear seat passengers to use Safetv 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 orair bag system A CAUTION I Don...

Page 25: ...s are mild and some crashes can beso 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 Belts Work When y...

Page 26: ...3t someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 18 ...

Page 27: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 19 ...

Page 28: ...en 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 If my vehiclehas air bags why should I have to wear safety belts 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 ...

Page 29: ...fety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about saf 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 rulesfor everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle h...

Page 30: ...ckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching thethighs 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 shouldgo over the should...

Page 31: ...the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust 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 ...

Page 32: ...eriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulderbelt shouldfit againstyour body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 24 ...

Page 33: ... be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould goup over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at thepelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 25 ...

Page 34: ...d if your beltgoes over an armrestlike this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be appliedat the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 26 ...

Page 35: ...usly injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 27 ...

Page 36: ...cross the body 1A CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a 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 straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 28 ...

Page 37: ...n be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your d e t y belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your d e t y belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it The air bag is only a supplemental restraint That is it works with safety belts but doesn t replace them Air bags are designed to work onlyin moderate to severe ...

Page 38: ... a crash Always wear your safetybelt even with an airbag and sitas far back asyou can while stillmaintaining controlof your vehicle 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 malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more informati...

Page 39: ...wheel A CAUTION Don t put anything on or arracn anything to the steering wheel Also don t put anything such as pets or objects between the driver and the steering wheel If something is between an occupant and an air bag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause injury 1 31 ...

Page 40: ... off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tipson off road driving What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal or near frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping asa result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reacti...

Page 41: ...vebreathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door The air bagis designed to inflateonly once After it inflates you ll need some new parts foryour air bag system If you don t get them the air bagsystem won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts ...

Page 42: ...tem Be sure tofollow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q A Q A If I add a push bumperor a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it keep the air bag from working properly As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to...

Page 43: ...this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index Safety Belt Use During Pregna Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured ...

Page 44: ...e is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See DriverPosition earlier in this section When the lap belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in ...

Page 45: ...make the belt shorter pull its freeend as shown until the beltis 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 tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 37 ...

Page 46: ...s than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Posit Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 2 Door Utility and Suburban 1 38 ...

Page 47: ... to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again 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 tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 39 ...

Page 48: ...2 Door Utility and Suburban 4 Door Utility 3 TOmake the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 40 ...

Page 49: ... adjuster to the height that is right for you 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 strongpelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatalinjuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder ...

Page 50: ... 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 shoulderportion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 2 Door Utility and Suburban 1 42 ...

Page 51: ...ller children and babies should always be restrained in a childor infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bones are so small thata regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen Ina crash the beltwould apply force right on the child s ...

Page 52: ...ntil a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t holdit For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 W j a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 2404b 110kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant reskaint 1 44 I ...

Page 53: ...ained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child isan infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where youcan keep an eye onthe baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep inniindthat...

Page 54: ...seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 46 ...

Page 55: ...e belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to setthe lock 1 47 ...

Page 56: ...n 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 You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one 1 48 ...

Page 57: ...raint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint 7 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 th...

Page 58: ... on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 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 If the shoulder belt goes in front of...

Page 59: ...he belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 51 ...

Page 60: ...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 Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a s...

Page 61: ...d together and seriously injured A belt mustbe used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulderbelt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt 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 a crashthe child s upper body would have the restraint...

Page 62: ...1 2 Door Utility and Suburban 4 DOOr Utility ...

Page 63: ... take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just foryou and just forthe seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it justattach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belt...

Page 64: ...says toreplace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn t being used at the time of the...

Page 65: ...anel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to doif you have a problem Keys Leaving young children ina vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They couldoperate power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move Don t leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children 2 1 ...

Page 66: ...n a dooris locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop yourvehicle This may notbe so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren tlocked 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 ...

Page 67: ...s theswitchoneachreardoor works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock a l l of the doors that s a safety feature Rear Door Security Locks 4 DOor Utility With this feature you can lock the rear doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the button up to engage the security feature Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation Leaving Your Vehicle If...

Page 68: ...has a maximum range Check the distance You may be too far from your Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Seeyour GM dealeroraqualified technicianforservice Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use thisequipment Operation To unlock the driver s door press the UNLOCK button If you press thi...

Page 69: ... matched to it 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 Use two Duracell type DL20 16 or a similartype I o replace th...

Page 70: ...e unconsciousness andeven death CAUTION Continued If you must drive with the tailgate glass tailgate or rear doors open or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the tailgateglass tailgate or rear doors Make sure all windows are shut urn the fanon your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force out...

Page 71: ...ling it toward you After closing the rear glass pull up on its handle to make sure it is locked Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors you must open the passenger s side door first If the door is locked insert your door key in the lock and turn it counterclockwiseto unlock it To open the passenger s side door pull up on the handle and pull the door open To open the driver s side door first open ...

Page 72: ...ore information see Power Door Locks in this section left Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know thatnothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help 0 lition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don ...

Page 73: ...er s New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines Keep your speedat 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804km 0 Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first500 miles 804 km Don t make full throttle starts 200 miles 322 km orso During this time your new brake linings ...

Page 74: ...ve your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This position starts your engine NOTICE If your key seems stu...

Page 75: ...magethe transmission Shiftto PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine getswarrn NOTICE Holding your keyin STARTfor longer than 15seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner Andthe excessiveheat can damage yourstarter moto...

Page 76: ...ectrical 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 howto do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater Option In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel...

Page 77: ...tlet If the cordwon 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 thin...

Page 78: ...eed to leaveyour key in the ignition in the OFFposition for an extended period for any reason it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery 1It is dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave yourvehicle whenthe engine is running unlessy...

Page 79: ... To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn 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 outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing running ...

Page 80: ... you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use 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 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You...

Page 81: ...ead the part that follows before using four wheel drive You should use 2 WHEEL HIGH 2H for most normal driving conditions NOTICE Driving in the 4 WHEEL HIGH 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L positionsfor a long time on dryor wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Front AxleLocking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift the transfer case Some delay for th...

Page 82: ...l light up when you shift into four wheel drive Some delay between shifting and the indicator s lighting is normal If the indicator light does not light up or if the front axlelight does not go out after you shift out of four wheel drive have your dealer check your system 4L 4 Wheel Low This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra power but should be used only for off road driving Y...

Page 83: ...t could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift When your headlamps or parking lamps are on rotate the thumb wheel next to the headlamp switch up to brighten and down to dim your transfer case indicator light Electronic Transfer Case Option If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case switches arebelow and to the left of th...

Page 84: ...I to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch This can be done at any speed and the indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain illuminated when theshift is completed Shiftingfrom 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch Thiscan be done at any speed and the system will unlock automatically Shiftingfrom 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4L0 the vehicle must be stopped or mov...

Page 85: ... transmission is in NEUTRAL N Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the lever locatedjust above the parking brake pedal marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the ...

Page 86: ...u reon fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If you have four wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll evenif your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer cas6 is ina drive gear not in NEUTRAL N If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot 2 Move...

Page 87: ...ehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset If you have four wheel drive with a manual transfercase shift lever and your transfercase is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N And if you leave th...

Page 88: ...ARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P 3 Things ...

Page 89: ...ve it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know Idling the engine with the air system controloff could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Als...

Page 90: ...ure your vehicle won t move even when you reon fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P If you have four wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is ina drivegear not in NEUTRAL N Always set your parking brake Follow the proper steps to be sure ...

Page 91: ...er without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activatethe express down mode The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pressing the opposite sideof the switch To open the window part way lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position If you have a four door vehicle and power windows the power window switch has...

Page 92: ...steering wheel to sound the horn If your vehicle is not equipped with an air bag press on the horn cap in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn Tilt Wheel Option A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering whe...

Page 93: ...lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control Option To signal a lane change justraise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you...

Page 94: ...n the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the knob with the wiper symbol on it For a single wiping cycle turn the knob to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the knob on MIST longer You can set the wiper speed for a long...

Page 95: ...due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before Windshield Washer using your windshield wipers At the top of the lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle In freezing weather don tuse your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the ...

Page 96: ...d washer If the fluid level is low in the washer fluid bottle you may not be able to wash your rear window If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Cruise Control Option With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really helpon long trips Cruise control does not work at speed...

Page 97: ...uppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 kndh or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accele ate j for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A...

Page 98: ...ou reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control...

Page 99: ...rnoff the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Lamps Your parkingheaalamp knob is on the driver s side of your instrument panel Rotate the knobclockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following 0 0 0 0 0 0 Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Clearance Lamps if you have them Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 2 35 ...

Page 100: ...lamps If you have an electrical overload your headlamps will flicker on and off Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens Headlamps On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY thebuzzer can be turned offby turning the thumb wh...

Page 101: ...ReelLamp To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it If you have an underhood reel lamp it is located inside the engine compartment on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment You can use it as a flashlight To use the lamp pull up on...

Page 102: ... is pressed in the lamps will stay on for ashort period of time and will then go out The dome lamps will come on when youopen the doors You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the thumb wheel located next to the parkingheadlamp knob all the way up to the second notch In this position the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors areopened or closed You can use the dome lamp button locate...

Page 103: ...ectrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass Option Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror An electrochromic inside rearview mirror when on automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror also includes an eight point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face When on the compass automatically calibr...

Page 104: ...th glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic North and true geographic North If not adjusted to account fo...

Page 105: ...icle and have a clearview of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors If you have electric mirrors they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle Select the mirror you want to move by moving the center of the switch located on the driver s door armrest to R right orL left Then adjust the mirror angle by pressi...

Page 106: ...g lanes Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments designed to store smallitems Glove Box To open your glove box move the switch button toward the passenger side and pull the door open Two cup depressions are provided at the top of the instrument panel to hold cups or other containers when the vehicle is not moving Center Floor Console Your vehicle may have a console c...

Page 107: ...old pads of paper or similar items Cassette CompactDisc Holder Your vehicle may have a cassettekompact discholder at the front of the console The holder will store up to four compact disc cases up to four cassettetape cases or any combination of these items that adds up to four Instrument PanelCt Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel 2 43 ...

Page 108: ...a garage door opener the front overhead compartment can be usedto conveniently store the opener To install the garage dooropener first open the compartmentdoor by pressing the release buttonforward L Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close to the center of the opener as possible Center the garage door opener activatio...

Page 109: ...perates the garage door opener Now with the compartment door closed push the button marked PUSH to make sure the garage door opener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you should only have to push the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener Ad just the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until th...

Page 110: ...r compartment can be used to store a small item like a book To open the rearcompartment press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door Other Storage Compartments Your vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often used items Some vehicles havestorageareas in the instrumentpanel Use these spaces for items suchas gloves or small books Some models have a ...

Page 111: ... pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward Use it to hold pads of paper and a pen 4 DOor Utility Rear Storage Compartment If you have a Four door Utility model it has a storage compartment located in the rear cargo areaof the vehicle in the driver s side trim panel To open the compartment press down on the release latches and swing the compartment door open When c...

Page 112: ...ecurely reattached If you have a cargo security shade you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle To use the shade pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels To return the shade to the shade holder pull up on the shade handle to release the shade posts from the retaining sockets Let the sha...

Page 113: ...surface facing down Then hold the shade at an angle and place the shade holder tab into the slot in the passenger s side trim panel Move the other end of the shade forward and hold it next to the driver s side trim panel slot Push the shade holder toward the passenger sideof the vehicle and place the tab in the driver s sidetrim panel slot Make sure the tab goes all the way in the slot Lightly pul...

Page 114: ...s attached to the roof and crossrails which can be moved towards the front or the rear in the side rails to help secure cargo Tie the load to the side rails or siderail supports I NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs more than200 Ibs 90 6kg on the luggagecarrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle Load your cargo so that it...

Page 115: ...s to spread the load If plywood is used tie it to the side rail supports Tie the load to the crossrails orthe side rail supports Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding If you need to carry long items move the crossrails as far apart as they will go Tie the load to the crossrails and the side rails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly t...

Page 116: ...ighter push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element Just push the lighter all the way inand let go When it s done itwill pop back by itself To remove the front ashtray pull on the front of the ashtray insert Then slide theinsert ...

Page 117: ...edge When thevisor is down pull the extender out for extra glarecoverage at the front or side Some visors have mirrors with lights If the mirror has lights they will come on when you lift themirror cover Power Outlets You may have two power outlets near the cigarette lighter To access these outlets pull down the covers Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to opera...

Page 118: ...Instrument Panel 2 54 ...

Page 119: ...Cluster F Gearshift Lever G Audio System H Comfort Control System I Glove Box J Storage Tray K Ashtray L Cupholder M Power Outlets N Storage Area or Optional Compact Disc Player 0 Rear Window Defogger Switch P Tilt Lever Q Parking Brake Release Handle R Hood Release S Fuse Panel 2 55 ...

Page 120: ...OM __ United States version shown Canadian similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically ...

Page 121: ... must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how fttr your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To reset the trip odometer fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout If the reset butt...

Page 122: ...ate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting...

Page 123: ...esn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System Warning Light The charging system warning light should come on briefly when YOU turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to After the engine starts the light should gci out If it stays on or comes on...

Page 124: ...ries are operatingin the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This conditionis normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speedsare increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to createmaximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning ...

Page 125: ...fully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may g o closer tothe floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to anaccident If the light isstill on af...

Page 126: ... The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn theignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 1 1 This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gage wil...

Page 127: ...ician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keepdriving your vehicle with this light on after a while youremissioncontrols may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could leadto costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as acheck to show you it is working when the ignition is on and...

Page 128: ...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 to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips should turn the light off Did you justdrive throu...

Page 129: ...oper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer orqualified service centercheck 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 1 1 The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the 0 80 B...

Page 130: ...k your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can becostly and is not coveredby your warranty Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light This light will go on whenever the DRL are on When it begins to get dark the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps 2 66 ...

Page 131: ... various gages to see if they are in the warning zones If they are have your vehicle serviced right away Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light The high beam indicator is on whenever you use your high beam headlamps For more details about high beams see Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer earlier in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights The signal indicator will come on whenever you sign...

Page 132: ...l to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was halffull but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage For information on how to fi...

Page 133: ...an speed Theknob has four speed positions To increase airflow move the knob toward HI To decrease airflow move it toward LO To turn the fdn off move the knob to OFF Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of ...

Page 134: ...instrument panel outlets fl HEATER This setting directs air through the e m floor outlets sw HDEFOG This setting directs air to the heater outlets and toward the windshield DEFROST This setting directs air toward the windshield Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed The knob has four speed positions To increase airflow move the knob toward HI ...

Page 135: ...ts 0 HEATER This setting directs air through the floor outlets HDEFOG This setting directs airto the heater outlets and toward the windshield w DEFROST This settingdirects air toward the windshield Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Suburban If your vehicle has either orboth of these systems you can increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents Depending on the system you have and the ...

Page 136: ...tem using the front control just turn the knob to the blower position you want To use the rear control first turn the front control knoP to REAR CNTL Then the rear control can be used to increase and decrease the airflow 3 4 ...

Page 137: ... flow of heated air move the switch toward HIGH To decrease the flow of heated air move it toward LOW To turn the fan off move the switch to OFF Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle has the rear air conditioningand rear heater system combination controlsare provided to regulate temperature location and speed of the airflow To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on...

Page 138: ...r vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best The recirculationbutton between the fan andtemperature knobs allows the air inside your vehicleto be recirculated This setting helps to maximize your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting alsocools the air thefatest and can be used to keep unwanted odors and or dust fr...

Page 139: ...he passenger compartment in cold weather The use of an engine coolantheater also reduces the time it takes for the engine toreach normal operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach full output For more information see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation System For mild outside temperature when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside ai...

Page 140: ...ater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn me blower fan t o HI for a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate t...

Page 141: ...the defomer off at any time by pressing the button Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window I NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn tbe covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your DelcoB audio system has been designe...

Page 142: ...the correct minute appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off press RECALL and the time will be displayed for afew seconds There is an initial two second delay before the clock goes into the time set mode AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME BAL Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn it off To increase the volume turn the knob clockwise To...

Page 143: ... hold one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time within five seconds When...

Page 144: ...tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14 stations seven AM and seven FM I Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return In addition to the four statio...

Page 145: ... on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the knobs for VOLUME FADE and BAL just as you do for the radio FWD Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the cassette tape Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape REV Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape Press the SEEK right arrow to stop reversing the...

Page 146: ...wind noise at any particular speed The volume should always sound the same Each clockwise position on the control ring allows for more compensationat a faster rate Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Rotate the knob clockwise to increase frequency and c...

Page 147: ...preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons Select either the AM FMl or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for afew seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to aspecific preset station P SCAN...

Page 148: ... best playback sound For metal tapes the double D symbol will appear on the display Once the tape is playing use the VOL BAL FADE TREB and BASS controlsjust as you do for the radio The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tape is being played Anytime a tape is inserted the top side is selected for play first PREV 1 Press the PREV or the SEEK left arrow to search for ...

Page 149: ...her the ignition or radio off To load a cassette tape with the ignition or radio off press EJECT before loading the cassette CLN This message may appear on the display 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 in the Index After you cl...

Page 150: ...been ejected but is still sitting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately 30 seconds This protects the disc and player from damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT When a disc is inthe player a CD...

Page 151: ...track on the disc REV 4 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track song As the CD reverses elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage FWD 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track song As the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage RANDOM Press P SCAN to enter the random play mode RANDOM will ap...

Page 152: ...CV Set the volume at the desired level As you drive the SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome road and wind noise at any particular speed The volume should always sound the same Each clockwise position on the control ring allows for more compensation at a faster rate Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display will show your sele...

Page 153: ...buttons Select either the AM FMl or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for afew seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to aspecific stored station P SCAN will light up on the display while in this mode If one of the stations stored on a...

Page 154: ... BAL to its stored position FADE Press this button to remove the control from its stored position Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front and counterclockwise forrear speakers Press the button again to return FADE to its stored position Playing a CompactDisc PWR Press this knob to turn the system on Please note that you can also turn the system on when you insert a compact disc...

Page 155: ... the disc is at the desired selection Release REV to resume playing FWD 6 Press and hold this button to advance rapidly within a track You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the FWD button This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection Release FWD to resume playing AM FM While in the CD mode press this button to stop playing the CD and...

Page 156: ...low more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999and keep it in a safeplace separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the d...

Page 157: ...ct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contactyour dealer Disabling theTheft DeterrentFeature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between 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 until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Pre...

Page 158: ...n adapt to higher volumes of sound Sound that seems 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 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equi...

Page 159: ... 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 eject while cleaning because your unit is equipped with a cuttape feature To temporarily override this feature forone insertion turn the radio off and press and hold TAPE AUX until the tape symbol flashes on the display then insert the cassett...

Page 160: ...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 vehicle 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 repla...

Page 161: ... 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 other drivers are go ng 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 d...

Page 162: ...hol 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 Bl...

Page 163: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the 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 164: ...l 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 been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and 1 judgmen...

Page 165: ...d road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Average reuctiorz time is about 3 4 of a iecond 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 drugsand frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100...

Page 166: ... 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 Once the 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 167: ...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 pressurefater than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and co...

Page 168: ...ing can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Exper...

Page 169: ...to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are outof the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emerl 5es There are timeswhen steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child da...

Page 170: ... at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD SLOW DOWN edge of paved surlace LEFT APPROX QUARTERTURN If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in ...

Page 171: ...es it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic Do not get too closeto the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaitingan opportunity For one thing following tooclosely reduces your area of vision especially if you re followinga larger vehicle Also you won t hav...

Page 172: ... right Loss of Control Let s review what driving expertssay about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehic...

Page 173: ...d to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA of the United States Department of Transportation Utility vehicles ha...

Page 174: ... safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped are properly attached Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are th...

Page 175: ... the Index Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off roaderto follow these basic rules for protecting the environment 0 0 0 0 0 Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside forpublic off road recreational driving obey all p...

Page 176: ...s what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes forexample need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll needto respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your ve...

Page 177: ...ter Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface featurescan jerk the wheel out of your hands if you re not prepared When you drive overbumps rocks or other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels yo ucan t control the vehi...

Page 178: ... smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 Is there a constant incline or doesthe hill get sharply stee...

Page 179: ...more power than you need because you don t want your wheels to start spinning or sliding Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and turns you might want to find another route lhrning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injuredor killed When driving uphills always try to ...

Page 180: ...heel at the 12o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too farto the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going...

Page 181: ...Leave the transfer case in the 2 Wheel 4 High or4 Low position Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll want to consider anumber of things 0 How steep is the downhill Will I be able to maintain vehicle control What s the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel 0 Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs 0 What s at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden B...

Page 182: ...raight down Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work andcould overheat and fade Am I likely to stall whengoingdownhill A It s much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here s what to do 0 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 0 Shift to PARK P and whil...

Page 183: ...e a downhill slide ora rollover 0 Surface conditionscan be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive acrossa rock with the uphill whee...

Page 184: ...al 1 an In If your vehicle stalls when you re crossingan incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over Getting outon the downhill low sideo...

Page 185: ...s will tend to sinkinto the sand Thishas an effect on steering acceleratingand braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand Thiswill improve traction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if yo...

Page 186: ...ur ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your pa...

Page 187: ...braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some driversare likely to be ...

Page 188: ...ght They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or avehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directl...

Page 189: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wi perblades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of theroad and even people walking It wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with...

Page 190: ...ry 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 ina quick stop and maycause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After drivingthrough a large puddle of water or a vehicle wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 30 ...

Page 191: ...g usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t ahard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water I NOTICE If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water watercan come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower thanthe underbody of y...

Page 192: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try t o use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start t o move c...

Page 193: ... the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance overyour shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn sig...

Page 194: ...ve it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in 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 mp Windshield W a s h e rFluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they ingood shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked ...

Page 195: ...irst be aware that it can happen Then here aresome tips 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 arest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as...

Page 196: ...e workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poorbraking oreven none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and yourvehicle in gear when you go downhill _ Knowhow to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lowergears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb thehill better Stay in your own la...

Page 197: ... brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a sinall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle 4 37 ...

Page 198: ... if there is snow or ice between your tires and freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall the road you can have a very slippery situation You llTry to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews have a lot less traction or grip andwillneed to be can get there very careful Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution 1 Accelerate gently Try notto...

Page 199: ...areaswhere the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see apatch of ice ahead of you brake before you are onit Try notto brake while you w actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers If you are stopped by heavy snow youcould be in a serious situat...

Page 200: ... engine tokeep warm but be careful Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it isin your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure...

Page 201: ...window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and dosome fdirly vigorous exercises everyhalf hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle u SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL IKFGRMATIO...

Page 202: ...our vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR Ifyou do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life ofyour vehicle Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle ...

Page 203: ...the vehicle secure it whenever you can 0 Don t leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to There s also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and...

Page 204: ...ilt with trailering options as tnany 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 fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and ithas to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of th...

Page 205: ... weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on howyou plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that youhave on your vehicle Use the following chart to d...

Page 206: ...8kg 5 500 Ibs 2 497 kg 6 500 lbs 2 95 1 kg 5 500 Ibs 2497 kg 6 500 lbs 2 951 kg 5 000 Ibs 2 270 kg 6 000 Ibs 2 724 kg 6 000 lbs 2 724kg 7 500 lbs 3405 kg 7 000 Ibs 3 178kg You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet in Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Ass...

Page 207: ...ying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you re using a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to seeif the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving som...

Page 208: ... avoid contact between manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety the trailer and the bumper chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leavejust enough slack so you can turn withyour rig If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground weigh more than 4 000 Ibs 1 800 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hi...

Page 209: ... master cylinder that sends the 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 If you have a rearmost window openand you 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 death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your sa...

Page 210: ...s letsyou check your electrical connection at thesame 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 Pas...

Page 211: ...g Driving On Gr Reduce speed and shift to alower gear before 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 longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you have an automatic transmission yo...

Page 212: ...ply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N 6 Release the regular brakes ACAUTION It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You...

Page 213: ...your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness A seven wire harness is stored under the rear of your vehicle between the frame rails An electrical connector will need to be added at the trailer end of the harness by a qualified electricaltechnician For additional trailer wiring and towing information please consult your dealer Securely attach the...

Page 214: ...le from rolling I NOTICE If you have a PTO that will exceed 35 hp installed on yourvehicle it could damage the transfer case or transmission When having a PTO installed on yourvehicle make sure that it will not exceed 35 hp Before using a PTO refer to the manufacturer s or installer s instructions NOTICE Using a PTOwhile operating in one place before the vehicle has reached normal operating temper...

Page 215: ... you want Then shift the transfer case intothe range you want if you have four wheel drive apply the regular brakes and release the parking brake 4 Release the clutch and the regular brakes as you normally would When you release the clutch the PTO will start Using a Transfer Case MountedPTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set the parking brake Shift the transfer caseinto NEUTRAL N Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL ...

Page 216: ... using the bumper to tow a trailer you must remove the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball You must also remove both outer cutoutsto attach the trailer safety chains To remove the pad lift the edge of the padfrom the rear of the bumper and swing it forward When the pad releases from the bumper holes lift the pad off 4 56 ...

Page 217: ...nal lamps will flash on and off But they won t flash if you re braking Press the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front 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 To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warni...

Page 218: ...CE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your vehicle warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle With an automatic transmission it won t start thatway 1 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicle s aren t touching each other If they are it could cause agro...

Page 219: ...u Keephands clothingand tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan aCAUTION Using a match near a bauery can causebattery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlightif you need more light Be sure the batterieshave enough water You don t need to add water tothe Delco Freedom battery or batteries installed in every new GM vehicle But ifa battery has fill...

Page 220: ...nd negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 5 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep yourhands away from mov...

Page 221: ... doesn t goto the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cmj away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 9 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a w...

Page 222: ...w how to tow it without damage If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory new by adding such things as fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle has rear wheel drive or that it has the four wheel drive option The make ...

Page 223: ...d with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key in the off position The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steeri...

Page 224: ...Tawing From the Front Tow Limits 35 mph 56 k d h 50 miles 80km I f these limitsmust be e cceeded then the rear wheels have to be SLtppor fedon LI dolly Towing From theRear 5 8 ...

Page 225: ...or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Waituntil there is no signof 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 NOTICE If your engine ca...

Page 226: ...ft to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or DRIVE 3 for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam p...

Page 227: ...ssure Cap C Engine Fan s If your vehiclehas air conditioning the auxiliary electric fan under the hoodcan start upeven when theengine is not running andcan injure you Keephands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything elseuntil it cools down 5 11 ...

Page 228: ...Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause anengine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive thevehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushin...

Page 229: ...g system m can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine coul get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL T...

Page 230: ...e hot enough Don t spill coolanton a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one 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 it 5 14 ...

Page 231: ... are under pressure 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 15 ...

Page 232: ...remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressurecap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 6 ...

Page 233: ... radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 17 ...

Page 234: ...e 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 t o flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 18 ...

Page 235: ...artially disengages It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off th...

Page 236: ...ire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 If you have a four wheel drivevehicle be sure the transfer case i s in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL N 4 hrn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the ...

Page 237: ... remove the spare tire first open the tire cover if you have one Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take it and the adapter off the bolt Take the tire out of the vehicle and remove the tire cover On four door utility models the spare tire may be stored under the vehicle in an underbody carrier 4 DOOr Utility Models A Hoist Assembly B Hoist Shaft C Ratchet D Jack Handle E Retainer E Valve Stem ...

Page 238: ...der the vehicle When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening Put the spare tire near the flat tire If your two door utility model has a jackcover turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take the cover off To take thejack out turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take it and theretainer off Take thejack and storage box out...

Page 239: ...ng otheremergency situations Remember to replace them with the jack so you will have them if needed later 7If your Suburban has a jack cover lift the tab up to release the cover then take it off To take the jack out turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of the box Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves...

Page 240: ...thejack A thejack handle extension B jack handle C wheel wrench D and the ratchet E Thejack handle extension is used if the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle Attach thejack handle andjack handle extension if needed to thejack 5 24 ...

Page 241: ... marking With the UP marking on the ratchet facing you rotate the ratchet clockwise That will lift thejack head a little If there is a wheel cover pry at different points along it s edge until it comes off Be careful the rim edgemay be sharp Don t try to remove it with your bare hands 1 5 25 ...

Page 242: ...has a smooth center piece or a center piece with recessed nuts place thewheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise with DOWN facing you to loosen the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet 2 If the flat tire is on the rear of ...

Page 243: ...getunder a vehicle when itis supported only by ajack NOTICE Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly positioned will 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 Front Position Rear Position Front Position Rear Position 5 27 ...

Page 244: ...the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel A C UTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter atime The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rustor dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to thevehicle In an emergency you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to ...

Page 245: ...us accident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub Front Position Rear Position 8 Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 29 ...

Page 246: ...ed wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhereas soon asyou can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index 5 30 ...

Page 247: ... could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the properplace Store the flat tirewhere the spare tire is stored Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly Fit the storage box on the bracket with the bolt through the box Put the jack ontothe box Be sure the jack is stored as shown in the following illustrations Secure the emer...

Page 248: ...torage A Wheel Wrench B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension Jack Storage 2 Door Utility Model A Retainer D Jack Storage Box B Nut C Jack Secure in Vehicle as Shown D E Bracket 5 32 ...

Page 249: ...k Storage 4 DOOr Utility Model A Retainer B Nut C Jack Secure in Vehicle as Shown D Jack Storage Box E Bracket Jack Storage Suburban A Retainer D Bracket B Nut E Jack Secure in C Jack Storage Box Vehicle as Shown ...

Page 250: ...he adapter onto the bolt in the proper location for your model and put thewing nut on Turn the wing nut clockwise until the adapter is tight and secure against the wheel Close the tire cover if youhave one Spare Tire Two Door Utility Model 1 Carrier 2 J Bolt 3 Adapter 4 Spare Tire 5 Nut 6 Cover 7 Pins 8 J Bolt 9 Use Upper Hole and Pin for P265 Tire or Lower Hole and Pin for LT225 245 P245andP235Ti...

Page 251: ...Nut 7 Cover 8 Use Lower Adapter Hole for Lug Rim Only Be sure theJ bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown D Spare Tire Four Door Utility Model A Hoist Assembly B Hoist Shaft C Ratchet D Jack Handle E Retainer E Valve Stem Pointed Down G Spare Tire 5 35 ...

Page 252: ... tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the ratchet until there are two clicks or ratchets The spare tire hoist cannot be over tightened 5 Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does not move If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking...

Page 253: ...E R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Using the ...

Page 254: ...raight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never usethe recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle couldbe damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 38 ...

Page 255: ... levels There is also technical information aboutyour vehicle and a partdevoted to its appearance care Service Your GM dealer knowsyour 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 GMvehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these ...

Page 256: ...dex 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 yourvehicle couldbe 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 before you attempt any vehic...

Page 257: ...ting or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicatedon the underhood tune up label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels arenot available in states adopting Cal...

Page 258: ...our fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Engines If you plan on driving in Countries Gasoline another country outside the United States orCanada 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...

Page 259: ...eep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned 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 like...

Page 260: ...get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Underthe Hood If your vehicle has air conditioning the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even whenthe engineis not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood elect...

Page 261: ... the secondary hood release locatedjust to the passenger side of the center of the grill Lift the hood Your vehicle if it has air conditioning may have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fan Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull down the hood and close it firmly 6 7 ...

Page 262: ... VORTEC 5700 Engine When you lift up the hood you ll see 6 8 ...

Page 263: ... Tank E Air Filter Restriction Indicator E Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Fan I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Engine Oil Fill K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir M Fuse Relay Center N Storage Compartment 6 9 ...

Page 264: ... VORTEC 7400 E ine When you lift up the hood you ll see 6 10 ...

Page 265: ...diator Cap Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Engine Oil Fill I Fan J P0we rSteering Fluid Reservoir K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Storage Compartment M Windshield Wdsher Fluid Reservoir N Fuse Relay Center 6 11 ...

Page 266: ...ust be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in allthe way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger side of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t t...

Page 267: ...vel somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking forthe Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your own oil be s...

Page 268: ...E IOW 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 2OW SO NOTICE Use only engineoil with the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failureto use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered byyour warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the req...

Page 269: ...whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to break down slower What to Do with UsedOil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner W...

Page 270: ...ds to be serviced The indicator is located in the air intake tube between the air cleaner and the engine See Owner Checks and Services in the Index on when to check the indicator If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is green no air filter service is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced 6 16 ...

Page 271: ...way from the duct Care should be taken to dislodge as little Make sure that the duct fits properly into the housing v dirt as possible Clean the filter sealing surface of the duct and the filter housing Install the cover and fasten the two retaining clips After the air filter is properly serviced the indicator should be reset Push the button on top of the indicator to reset it to the green clean f...

Page 272: ...eaner in place when you re driving Automatic TI nsmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the i luidand filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km 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 h...

Page 273: ...nsmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving 0 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 0 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 Flu...

Page 274: ...more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Hotor Cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running 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 Let the engine run at idle for three minut...

Page 275: ...king the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid tobring the level up to the HOT area for ahot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint 0 5 L Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially foryour automatic transmission Damage ...

Page 276: ...tenance 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 the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 22 ...

Page 277: ...u ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it Se...

Page 278: ...emperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole If the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 24 ...

Page 279: ...f water and the proper coolant for your vehicle will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0 Protect against rust and corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolantit is important that you use DEX COOL TM orange colored silicate free coolant meetingGM Specification 6277M If sili...

Page 280: ...the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOLTM orange colored silicate free antifreeze NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be cover...

Page 281: ...or are hot The coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger side at the rear corner of the engine compartment Add coolant mix at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to theHOT mark or a little higher You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot e...

Page 282: ...y installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your ther...

Page 283: ...ompartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 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 What toUse Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Flu...

Page 284: ...ank is full NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This ...

Page 285: ...n t work well or won t work atall So it isn t a goodidea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system If you havetoo much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fl...

Page 286: ...ystem make sure the level is above MIN and below the top of the window What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake tluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it A CAUTION With the wrong kindof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may n...

Page 287: ...iately See AppearanceCare in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come andgo or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedalfirmly The brake wear warning sound m...

Page 288: ... for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many partshave to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Vehicles we design and test have top qual...

Page 289: ... to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longerstorage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn trunning Halogen Bulbs Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that canexplode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips...

Page 290: ...e four screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer 3 Unplugand remove the headlamp 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Install the retainer to the headlamp and tighten the screws 6 36 ...

Page 291: ...s assembly out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 5 6 7 Turn the bulb to the left and remove it Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight Plug in the electrical connector Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the two screws 6 37 ...

Page 292: ...the side of the lamp socket while turning the socket to the left 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Push in gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 6 Put the new bulb in the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight 7 Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until it locks 8 Put the parking turn s...

Page 293: ...rning the socket to the left 5 6 7 Push in gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket Put the new bulb in the socket gently press in onthe bulb and tum it to the right until it istight Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn itto the right until it locks Put the parking turn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws 6 39 ...

Page 294: ... straight out of the socket 2 Reach through the opening and turn thesidemarker bulb socket to the left and remove it 5 6 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight Put the socket back into the sidemarker assemblv and turn it to the right to tighten it Replace the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly and tighten the screws 6 40 ...

Page 295: ...out of the socket 3 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 4 Replace the lens and tighten the screws Rear Lamps I Open the tailgate orrear doors 2 Remove the two black plastic plugs in the rear lamp assembly access holes Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws inside the fenderand pull out the lamp assembly You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver when removing the scre...

Page 296: ...t to use a magnetic screwdriver I when installing the screws Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly 9 Close the tailgate orrear doors 1 Lift the wiper arm and rotate the blade until it is facing away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly to...

Page 297: ... a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 0 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a...

Page 298: ...mum cold inflation pressures for a typical reduced load are printed on the Improved Ride Tire Pressure label located on the driver s door Weigh the vehicle to find the load on each tire and see the label for the minimum cold inflation pressures for that load NOTICE Don t let anyonetell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation...

Page 299: ...tionand Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6 000 to 8 000miles 10000 to 13000 km forany signs of unusual wear If unusual wear is present rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more unifo...

Page 300: ...le In anemergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraperor wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index L One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of th...

Page 301: ...andling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing...

Page 302: ...ance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how...

Page 303: ...e wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to giveyou the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your whee...

Page 304: ... nuts forreplacement NOTICE The wrongwheel can also cause problems with 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 CAUTION Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous You can t knowhow it s been used or how m...

Page 305: ...low down untilit stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains onwill damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you useanything from a containerto clean your vehicle be sure to...

Page 306: ...en A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Vacuum andbrush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask sur...

Page 307: ...ith this protection you still need to cleanyour 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 caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar and asphalt can be r...

Page 308: ...ike 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 Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap For stubborn stains use a GM Vinylkeather Cleaner or equivalent product 0 Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoepolish on l...

Page 309: ...gger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GMP a r t No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse ...

Page 310: ...urface 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 polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appea...

Page 311: ...h aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto orchrome 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 soft clean clothwith mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft cleantowel A wax may then be ap...

Page 312: ... rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being tlushed Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing syst...

Page 313: ... ox 0 473 L Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust and corrosion 10 50174 16 oz 0 473 L White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Removes soil and black marks I I I I 1050201 I 16 oz 0 473 L I Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish I Exterior cleaner and polish See yourGeneralMotorsPartsDepartment for theseproducts Not recommendedforpigskin suede leather See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index _ Not recommended for use o n...

Page 314: ...and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN themo...

Page 315: ...ring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch An electrical overload will cause the lamps to flicker on and off orin some cases toremain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers 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 Although ...

Page 316: ...ermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index for more information Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a...

Page 317: ...ment panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor The fuse extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out 6 63 ...

Page 318: ...ster DRL Relay Lamp Switch Keyless Entry Low Coolant Module Illuminated Entry Module DRAC Diesel Engine Rear Comfort Controls Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet Air Bag System License Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Roof Marker Lamps Tailgate Lamps Front Sidemarkers Fog Lamp Relay Door Switch Illumination Fender Lamps Headlamp Switch Illumination Air Bag System Wiper Motor Washer Pump A C A C Blow...

Page 319: ...ont and Rear 16 Front and Rear Turn Signals Back up Lamps BTSI Solenoid 17 Radio Ignition 18 4WAL VCM ABS Cruise Control 19 Radio Battery Fuse 20 21 22 23 24 A B Usage PRNDL Automatic Transmission Speedometer Check Gages Warning Lights Not Used Not Used Rear Wiper Rear Washer Pump Front Axle 4WD Indicator Lamp TP2 Relay GasolineEngine Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Module Power W...

Page 320: ...akefluid reservoir Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the fuse block You can relnove fuses with a fuse extractor The fuse extractor is mounted to theinterior f s e block To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out 6 66 ...

Page 321: ... B ABS BLOWER Usage Fuel Solenoid Diesel Engine Glow plugs Diesel Engine Horn Underhood Lamps Auxiliary Fan Injectors PCMNCM Air Conditioning Ignition Switch EGR Canister Purge EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid Heated0 2 Fuel Heater Diesel Engine Water Sensor Diesel Engine Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch Fog and Courtesy Fuses Battery Fuse Block Busbar Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Anti Lock Brake Modul...

Page 322: ...AMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp Roof Marker Lamp License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Reel Lamp Suburban Only TRADENO H6054 6052 9005 TRADE NO 194 2357NA 3057 3057 3156 194 194 232 232 POWER RATING AT 12 8V WATTS 35 65 55 65 65 2 4 2 2 2 5 2 2 2 2 6 68 ...

Page 323: ...s Roof Console Door Courtesy Lamp Four Wheel Drive Indicator Four Wheel Drive Shift Lever Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror kSuburbanOnly TRADE NO 211 2 21 1 2 I68 194 194 194 194 194 74 2 4 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 4 6 69 ...

Page 324: ...ential Fuel Injection Wheels and Tires MODEL c 1500 K 1500 C K 2500 C K 2500 Tire Pressure DESCRIPTION 5 bolts 14mm 6 bolts 14 mm VORTEC 7400 V8 L29 J SFI TORQUE 140lb ft 190 N m 140lb ft 190N m 8 bolts 14mm 140Ib ft 190Nsm See the CertificationRire label on the rear edge of the driver s door or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab 6 70 ...

Page 325: ...ct your GM truck dealer Engine VORTEC 5700 VIN R Oil Filter PFl218 Air Cleaner Filter A I300C Spark Plugs 4 1 932 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 in 1 52 mm Fuel FiIter GF626 Wiper Blades Front 22 154886 Wiper Blade Type Front Trico Wiper Blade Length Front 18 inches 45 0cm Wiper Blade Rear 22IS4396 Wiper Blade Type Rear Trico Wiper Blade Length Rear 14 inches 35 5 cm Four Wheel Drive Vehicles use a PFS2 oil...

Page 326: ...C 5700 VORTEC 7400 R J 17 5 Quarts 16 5 L 25 Quarts 23 5 L Crankcase Capacity Approximate VIN R J After refill the level must be rechecked See Engine Oil in the Index ENGINE QUANTITY TH VORTEC 5700 5 Quarts 4 8 L VORTEC 7400 7 Quarts 6 5 L Oil filter should be changed at every oil change QTY With Rear Heater 20 Quarts 19L 27 5 Quarts 26 L 6 72 ...

Page 327: ...lons 159L Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioningrefrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your GM dealer See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements 6 73 ...

Page 328: ...NOTES 6 74 ...

Page 329: ...r 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 protec...

Page 330: ...pections that your GM dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Performingmaintenanceworkona vehicle can Part D RecommendedFluids andLubricants be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only ifyou have the required know how and the proper tools and equipment for the job If you have any doubt have a qualifie...

Page 331: ...ained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper tluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will f...

Page 332: ... first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection GVWR above 8 500 lbs only Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check or every 12 months whichever occurs first Front Wheel Bearing...

Page 333: ...tion GVWR above 8 500lbs only Thermostatically Controlled Engine I Cooling Fan Check or every 12months whichever occurs first Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 60 000Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Drive Be...

Page 334: ...sion kingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides front axle propshaft splines and brake pedal springs Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F I2 C or higher or they could be damaged Drive axle service 0 0 0 8 Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil chan...

Page 335: ...0 Miles 10000 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Senice 17Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check redfront 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 patter...

Page 336: ...heck readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Confro1Service 0Lubricate chassiscomponents see footnote or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity jo...

Page 337: ...repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shieldsand underhood insulation for damageor looseness Adjust or replace as required This isLI Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts f...

Page 338: ...d Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brakecalipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDB W DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Con...

Page 339: ...d level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking k I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 27 000 Miles 45000 i y1 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axle fluid leveland add fluid as needed Check cons...

Page 340: ...thGVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is LI Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vel iclessold in the United States 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works proper...

Page 341: ...sion ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first 0Check readfrontaxle fluid leveland add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking O Checkreadfront axle fluid leveland add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle se...

Page 342: ...0 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Ewission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor lealung 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper rotation patter...

Page 343: ...repack the front wheel bearings or at each brakerelining whichever occurs first 0Vehicles WithGVWR Above8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replaceas required This is aNoise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 0If your engine hasa thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for ...

Page 344: ...xle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 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 s...

Page 345: ...s 90 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Enlissiol Cotztrol Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspeqtion and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern...

Page 346: ...il and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first A I Elllission Control Service 0Lubricate chassiscomponents see footnote or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occu...

Page 347: ...Emission Control Service 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual An Emission C m l d Service An Enzi ssior 1 Cmtrol Service 0Conduct evaporative control system inspection Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replaceas needed 0Inspect fuel tank cap a...

Page 348: ...00 km Change 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 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addit...

Page 349: ...fluid level and add fluid asneeded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I7Lubricate chassiscomponents see footnote or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant...

Page 350: ...add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0Vehicles With GVWRAbove 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage orlooseness Adjust or replace as required This isn Noise Emission Control Service Applicuble only to vehicles sold in the United States 0If your engine has a mermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for pr...

Page 351: ... Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedomof movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubri...

Page 352: ...e fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking I DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassiscomponents see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check con...

Page 353: ...ction 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 proper caliper service procedures Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is 1 Noise Emission Control ...

Page 354: ... readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 96 000 Miles 160 30 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Arz Emissicm Control Service 0Lubricate chassiscomponents see footnote or every3 months whichever occurs first CI Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity jo...

Page 355: ...d Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED B Y 100 000 Miles 166000 km Drain 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 Emission Control Service...

Page 356: ...riven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O 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 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission Control Servicr DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 28 ...

Page 357: ...ingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides front axle propshaft splines and brake pedal springs Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12OC or higher or they could be damaged I I I Drive axle service 0 Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change At ...

Page 358: ...e rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first A 1 7 Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as nee...

Page 359: ...hange engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Ernissior Control Service Lubricate 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 360: ...gs or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace fuel filter AI Emissior Ct rltrwlSr ic c t 0Vehicles WithCVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is IZ Noise Emissior Control Service Appliccrhle n l to lehic le ss o l d in the Uf1itedStcltes 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fa...

Page 361: ...e rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Cmtrol Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed ...

Page 362: ... the United States DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUALMILEAGE 50 000Miles 83 000 km 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 90O 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...

Page 363: ...e calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first A11 E1nissiorz Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fl...

Page 364: ...ur engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applic uble only to vehicles sold in the United States 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual An Ewission Control Service T insp...

Page 365: ...ck brake calipers for freedomof movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 75 0002c les 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An E nission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Check readfront axlefluid level and ad...

Page 366: ...D B Y 82 500 Miles 137 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every I2 months whichever occurs first AIIEmission Control Service c Lubricate 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 prop...

Page 367: ...chever occurs first 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Contro1Servic e 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This isci Noise Emission Contr olService App1ic ablP only to vehicles sold i1z the United States Gasoline Engines 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses a...

Page 368: ...n and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipersforfreedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures I ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 144000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index f...

Page 369: ... 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 police or aelivery service fyou do not use yoLu vehicle under any qf these conditions the fluid mdfilter do not require clmnging 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission Control Service DATE SERVI...

Page 370: ...ne 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 coolant level 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 371: ...dirty and needs to be changed Check indicator at least twice a year or when your oil is changed See Air Cleaner in the Index for more information Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders wi...

Page 372: ...lock BmnT Check rWhen you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow thesteps below 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 NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begi...

Page 373: ...perty could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle incase it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should thevehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressu...

Page 374: ...necessary repairs are completed at once IProper procedures to perform these services may be Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection found in a GM ServiceManual See Service and Owner Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signsof wear or lackof lubrication Inspec...

Page 375: ...ase for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubricationmay be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for properhook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brakepads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brakeparts including drums wheel cylinder...

Page 376: ...nd GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL TM orange colored 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 FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refi11 Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM P...

Page 377: ...4or equivalent Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or SAE8OW 90 GL 5 Gear Lubricant DEXRON 111Automatic Transmission Fluid GC LB USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Propeller Shaft Spline Universal Joint and Propeller Shaft Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivale...

Page 378: ... Multi pu ose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent USAGE Superlube GM Part Squeaks Multi purpose lubricant Weatherstrip FLUIDLUBRICANT No 12346241 or equivalent Gas Line Gas Line De Icer GM Part No 105 1516 See Replacement Parts in the Index for recommend...

Page 379: ...d after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can ue added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 51 ...

Page 380: ...Maintenance Record 7 52 ...

Page 381: ...cations and how to report any safety defects This section includes information on e e 0 0 0 0 0 The Customer Satisfixtion Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 1 ...

Page 382: ...ership orthe General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a 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 I 800 CMC 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 8...

Page 383: ... to GMC Truck Customer Assistance 31E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting GMC Truck please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first ...

Page 384: ...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 10miles 16km Elnergelzcy Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC Truck dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered Trip Routing Availability of customizedtrip routings through GMC Truck Roadside Assistance This deluxe computerized trip routing servicewi...

Page 385: ...ide Assistance representative will ask for the following information when your call is received 0 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 0 Name and home address 0 Telephone number and location from whichyou are calling Location license plate number and color of your GMC truck 0 Mileage of vehicle and description of problem Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days ayear inc...

Page 386: ...aner Bringingvehicles in late in the day for service on the next day ches not constituteovernightrepairs Gas allowance of up to 10 a day for rides provided by another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to five day maximum All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your GMC Truck dealership service management All requests shoLdd r...

Page 387: ...ery 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 Toassist 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 di...

Page 388: ...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 5100 or 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 crashor could cause injury or death...

Page 389: ...u ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC TRUCK I 800 462 8782 or write GMC Truck Consumer Relations 31E 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 OntarioLI H 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals service bulle...

Page 390: ...orm better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures ...

Page 391: ...Cleaning 6 57 Antenna Fixed 3 28 Antifreeze 6 25 Anti Lock Brakes 4 6 Brake System Warning Light 2 62 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 24 AppearanceCare 6 5 I AppearanceCareMaterials 6 59 ArbitrationProgram 8 7 Ashtrays 2 52 AudioEquipment Adding 3 26 AudioSystems 3 9 Automatic Transmission Check 7 43 Fluid 6 18 Overdrive 2 16 ParkMechanismCheck 7 45 Shifting 2 14 AuxiliaryPowerOutlet 2 53 Axle Front 6 23 A...

Page 392: ...bel 4 41 Chains Safety 4 48 Cargo Tie Downs 2 50 Cassette Tape Player 3 12 3 14 Chains Tire I 6 51 Changing a Flat Tire 5 19 Charging System Warning Light 1 2 59 Check Gages Light 2 67 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 58 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 55 Child Restraints 1 45 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 48 Securing in the Right Front Seat Positi...

Page 393: ...RunningLampsIndicatorLight 2 66 DeadBattery 5 2 Defects ReportingSafety 8 8 Defensive Driving 4 I Defogger RearWlndow 3 9 Defrosting 3 8 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 16 3 17 Defogging 3 8 DomeLamps 2 38 Door Locks 2 2 Panel 2 7 RearSecurityLocks 2 3 Side 2 6 StoragePocket 2 46 DriverPosition 1 21 Driving City 4 32 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 33 Guidelines 4 13 InaBlizzard 4 39 IntheRain 4 29 ...

Page 394: ... HazardWarning 5 1 Finish Damage 6 58 Flat Tire Changing 5 19 FluidCapacities 6 72 Fluid Leak Check 6 34 Fluids and Lubricants 7 48 Folding the Rear Seat 2 Door Utility 1 8 Folding the Rear Seat 4 DOOr Utility 1 9 Folding the Second Seat Suburban 1 11 ForeignCountries Fuel 6 4 Four wheel Drive 2 17 6 22 Front Axle Locking Feature 2 17 Front Park Turn Signal Bulb Replacement 6 38 6 39 Front Sidemar...

Page 395: ...Ignition Positions 2 I 0 IlluminatedEntry 2 38 Inflation Tire 6 44 InsideRearviewMirror 2 39 Inspections 7 46 Brakesystem 7 47 ExhaustSystem 7 46 RadiatorandHeaterHose 7 46 RearAxle 7 47 Steering 7 46 Suspension 7 46 Throttle Linkage 7 46 TransferCase Four wheel Drive 7 47 Instrument Panel 2 54 BrightnessControl 2 38 Cleaning 6 54 Cluster 2 56 FuseBlock 6 63 InteriorLamps 2 38 Jack Tire 5 22 5 23 ...

Page 396: ...way Intervals 7 5 Charging Warning System 2 59 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator 2 66 Safety Belt Reminder 1 17 2 58 Locks 2 2 Key Lock Cylinder Service 7 43 Owner Checks and Services 7 42 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 46 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 48 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 ShortTrip CityDefinition 7 4 Short TripKity Intervals 7 4 Maintenance Underbody 6 58 Maintenance When...

Page 397: ...Parking Lots 2 9 Steering 4 8 Winches 4 54 Windows 2 27 PowerLumbarAdjustment 1 3 Pregnancy Useof SafetyBelts 1 35 Problems on the Road 5 1 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts 6 57 PTO 4 54 Publications Service and Owner 8 9 Radiator 5 16 RadiatorPressure Cap 6 28 RadioReception 3 26 Radios 3 10 3 12 3 14 3 20 Rain Driving In 4 29 ReadingLamps 2 39 Rear Axle 6 22 DoorSecurityLocks 2 3 Lamp Bulb...

Page 398: ...8 LargerChildren l 52 PassengerPosition 1 36 QuestionsandAnswers 1 20 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 38 RearSeatPassengers 1 38 ReminderLight 1 17 2 58 Replacing After a Crash 1 56 Right Front Passenger Position 1 36 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 23 1 42 Smaller Children and Babies 1 43 Use During Pregnancy i 1 35 WhyTheyWork 1 17 SafetyChains 4 48 SafetyDefects Reporting 8 8 Safety War...

Page 399: ...cingYourAir Bag EquippedVehicle 1 34 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 3 Speedometer 2 57 Stains Cleaning 6 53 Starter Switch Check 7 43 StartingYour Engine 2 1 1 Steam 5 9 Steering 4 8 ColumnLockCheck 7 45 In Emergencies 4 9 Power 4 8 Tips 4 8 Wheel Tilt 2 28 Step BumperPad 4 56 Storage Compartments 2 42 Storage Overhead 2 46 Storage Vehicle 6 35 Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 36 Sunglasses ...

Page 400: ... Towing 4 44 4 53 Hitches 4 48 Maintenance When Towing 4 53 Loading 4 4 1 Temperature 6 49 Trailer ParkingonHills 4 52 SafetyChains 4 48 Tongueweight 4 47 Total Weight on Tires 4 47 Turnsignals 4 51 Weight 4 45 Wiring Harness 4 53 Transfercase 6 23 Transfer Case Electronic 2 19 Transfer Case Manual 2 17 TransmissionFluid Automatic 6 18 Transmitters KeylessEntry 2 4 Transportation Courtesy 8 6 Trip...

Page 401: ...t 6 49 Nut Torque 5 30 6 70 Replacement 6 49 UsedReplacement 6 50 Wrench 5 22 5 23 WindowLock 2 27 Windows 2 27 Lockoutswitch 2 27 Manual 2 27 Power 2 27 WindshieldWasher 2 31 Fluid 2 31 6 30 FluidLevelCheck 7 42 Rear 2 32 BladeReplacement 6 42 6 71 Fuses 6 61 Rear 2 32 WinterDriving 4 37 Wiring Headlamp 6 61 WreckerTowing 5 6 Wrench Wheel 5 22 5 23 Windshield Wipers 2 30 9 11 ...

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