GMC 1997 Safari Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 3: ...rive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheatedengine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand whatfluids and lubricantsto use Customer A...

Page 4: ...t 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 X9710B First Edition ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor 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 We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Lang...

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

Page 6: ... could damageyour 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...

Page 7: ...u and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK n AIR BAG P OJ4 These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT a ENGINEOIL ...

Page 8: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Cargo Van Passenger Van ...

Page 9: ...Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System Rear Seat Passengers 1 37 1 39 1 41 1 44 1 53 1 62 1 65 1 65 1 66 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Children Built in Child Res...

Page 10: ...e the vehicle is moving The sudden movement couldstartle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle isnot moving I 2 Way Front Seat The bucket seats can be rearward bv the lever at the adjusted forward or Move the seat adjustment lever at the front of the seat toward the driver s door to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want ...

Page 11: ...e a knob on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support The front control makes the front of the seat go up and down The rear control makes the rear of the seat go up and down The center control makes the whole seat go forward rearward up or...

Page 12: ...ng the lever Release the leverto lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle CAUTION Continued 1 4 ...

Page 13: ...For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright Then sit well back inthe seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others Slidean adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest tothe top of your ears Thisposition reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Seat...

Page 14: ... stopor crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked Rear Seats I A CAUTION A seat that isn t lockedinto place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could beinjured Be sure tolock the seat into place properly when installing it 1A CA TION A safety belt that is twistedor not properly at...

Page 15: ...straint and rearbench seats canbe adjusted forward or rearward by the lever at the frontof the seat Move the seat adjustment lever at the frontof the seat toward the passenger s side to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the leverand try to move the seat with your body to make sure theseat is locked into place The non touring center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest T...

Page 16: ...eatbacks will recline further back than the rear bench seatbacks To raise or lower the center console press the button between the beverage holders Only sit in the center seating position when the console is in an upright position For details about headrests see Head Restraints in this section 1 8 ...

Page 17: ...elt To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the safetybelt 2 If you have a safety belt guide on your seat pull the safety beltall the way out through the guide 3 Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the front seat Push the seatback down until it locks in place non touring bench seats only ...

Page 18: ...seat toremove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins Then pull back and lift the seat out of the vehicle Your seat release latch leveris sprung with a two stage mechanism To fully release the latch two levels of lift effort will be required First a low effort to overcome the first stage and then a moderate effort to fully release the latch ...

Page 19: ...latchthe rear retainers Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat 3 To raise the seatback unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the latch release lever at theright rear of the seat while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback Move the seatback intothe upright position Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position 1 11 ...

Page 20: ...put the correct seats back in the proper positions so the safety belts will work properly Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explainsthe Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR or air bag system Don t let anyoneride where he or she can t wear a safety belt proper...

Page 21: ...Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll bein a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes aremild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes wa...

Page 22: ...rake the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat In wheels Put someone on it 1 14 ...

Page 23: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 24: ... panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 25: ...ey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I ma good driver andI never drivefar from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You m...

Page 26: ... Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s howto wear it properly 4 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted Pull up ...

Page 27: ...d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash 1 19 ...

Page 28: ...er to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After youmove 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 heightso that the shoulder portion of the beltis centered on your shoulder The belt shouldbe away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 2...

Page 29: ...oo loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUT DN I You can beseriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 30: ...ou can be seriously injured if your beltis buckled inthe wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 31: ...injured if your belt goes over an armrestlike this The belt would bemuch too high In a crash you can slide under thebelt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 23 ...

Page 32: ...eriously inG ed ifyou wear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too muchforce to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 33: ... twisted across the body 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 tofix it ...

Page 34: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 26 ...

Page 35: ...Your vehicle has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another airbag for theright front passenger Here are themost important things to know about the air bag system 7 You can be severelyinjured or killed in a crashif you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicle or being eject...

Page 36: ...sible while still maintaining control of the vehicle A CAUTION I An inflatingair bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properlyin your vehicle Toread how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right frontpassenger s safety belt AIR BAG light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for mal...

Page 37: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver sa i rbag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 29 ...

Page 38: ...owever withspecific vehicle design so that it canbe somewhat above orbelow this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflatein rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one cansay whether an a i r bag should have in...

Page 39: ...with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smokeand dust coming fromvents in the deflated airbags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or othe...

Page 40: ...r bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Tndex For up to 10minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnecte...

Page 41: ...e front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly A Yes If you add thingsthat change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end sheet metal or height they may keep the air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any questions aboutthis you should contact Customer Assistance befor...

Page 42: ...ear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in thevehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap ShoulderBelt These positions have lap shoulder belts Here s howto wear one properly I Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle u...

Page 43: ...e sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lappart tight pull down on the buckle end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder part 1 35 ...

Page 44: ...In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under thelap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body arebest able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden s...

Page 45: ... on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove the guide...

Page 46: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 38 ...

Page 47: ...sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and storethe comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Slide the guide onto the storage clip Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions 1 39 ...

Page 48: ...ke the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 40 ...

Page 49: ...ies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the righttype and size for yourchild A very young child ship bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead thebelt will likely beover the child s abdomen In a crash the belt wouldapply force right on the child s abdomen which could cau...

Page 50: ...r arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 6 Never holda baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued 1 42 ...

Page 51: ...s should always berestrained ina child restraint However infants who should be restrained in a rearfacing child restraint cannot ride safely in this vehicle The instructions for the restraint will say whether itis the righttype and size for yourchild If a forward facingchild restraint is suitable for your child be sure the child isalways properly restrainedwhile riding in this vehicle Never holda ...

Page 52: ...rash at only 25 mph 4 0km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold I 1 If your vehicle has this option there s a built in child restraint at each outboardposition of the second row bench seat 1 44 ...

Page 53: ...in this section for more information What if the topof my child s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five pointchild restraint harness system A A child whose shoulders are abovethe shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system shouldn t use the harness Instead the child should sit on the vehicle s regular seat cushion and use the vehicle s adult safety belts...

Page 54: ...Securing a Child in theBuilt in Child Restraint 1 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint s harness A to secure yourchild Don t use the vehicle s safety belts 1 46 ...

Page 55: ... built in child restraint should sit on the vehicle s regular seat and use the regular safety belts WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOWTHE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURINGA SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH SNUGLY ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND YOUR CHILD 2 If the left and right halves of the ...

Page 56: ...harness In a single motion pull the shoulder partof the harness out and place the harness over the child s shoulder If the belt stops before the latch plate reaches the buckle let the belt go back a l lthe way andstart again 5 Push the latch plate B into the buckle until it clicks Be sure thebuckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secu...

Page 57: ...d on the child s shoulders A CAUTION An unfastened shoulder harnessclip won t help keep the harnessin place onthe child s shoulders I f the harnessisn t on the child s shoulders it won t be able to restrain the child s upper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened ...

Page 58: ...y moving the clipup or down along the harness On each side of the harness the shoulder part should be centered near the child s shoulder The harness should be away from thechild s face and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while riding you can recline the seatback See Seats in the Index 1 50 ...

Page 59: ... Unfasten the shoulder harness clip 3 4 5 Unlatch the harnessby pushing the button on the buckle Move one side of the harnessoff the child s shoulder Move the other sideof the harnessoff the child s shoulder Remove the child from the child restraint cushion ...

Page 60: ...he child restraint cushion f d y into the seatback I 4 Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle your built in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash See Checking Your Restraint Systems and R...

Page 61: ...commend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraintin the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rearfacing child restraint canbe seriously injured if the right frontpassenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rearfacing child restraint would be veryclose to the inflating air bag Alwayssecure a rearfacing child restraint in a rear s...

Page 62: ...estraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap If your child restraint has ...

Page 63: ...tions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind t...

Page 64: ...n the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different you push down onthe child restraint directionsto be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint justunbuckle 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 ...

Page 65: ...s one 1 2 3 4 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Page 66: ...child restraint Push andpull the child restraint in different directionsto be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint justunbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger...

Page 67: ...he frontpassenger s air bag inflates This is becausethe back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle isa passenger van always secure a rearfacing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle isa cargo van do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the pas...

Page 68: ...t Follow the instructions for the child restraint Securethe child in the childrestraint as the instructions say 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 childrestraint 5 Buckle the belt ...

Page 69: ...ractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it goback all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 61 ...

Page 70: ...elt can provide Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 62 ...

Page 71: ...is very closeto thechild s face or neck Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulderbelt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulderbelt is stil...

Page 72: ... in this way in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This appliesbelt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Page 73: ...s a built in child restraint alsoperiodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip retractorsand anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If you see anythingthat might keep a safety belt or built in child restraintsystem from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect yo...

Page 74: ... replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to helpprotect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps are cut ordamaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may ...

Page 75: ...hicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Option Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle All Wheel Drive Option Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Out of PARK P 2 27 2 27 2 28 2 29 2 31 2 31 2 3I 2 37 2 39 2 41 2 42 2 50 2 51 2 52 2 53 2 56 2 58 2 60 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Windows Ho...

Page 76: ...le with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 77: ...e on it that tells your dealer 3r a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep chis tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be lble to have new ones made easily using this tag NOTICE Your vehicle hasa number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle...

Page 78: ... sidedoor from the outside grasp the handle and pull the door open To open the front sidedoor from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the dooropen Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors you must open the hatch first 2 4 ...

Page 79: ...p off the mounting bracket To close the rear doors close the driver s side door first Check to make sure both doors arecompletely closed The rear doorshave a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 Do this on each door Replace the check assemblies on the mounting brackets before closing the doors See the Caution following Swing Out Windows in this section ...

Page 80: ...en t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle To unlock your door from the outside use your key To lock the front doorsand sliding side door from the inside slide the lock levers down To unlock the front doors and the sliding side door from the inside slide the lock levers ...

Page 81: ...h This will help stop a door from being accidentally opened However power door locksdo not affect the operation of the hatch Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors orunlock your rear hatch from about 3 feet ...

Page 82: ...ight hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your GM dealer or a qualified technician for service 7 s I U Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Operation When you press UNLOCK thedriver s door will unlock automatically If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all ...

Page 83: ...e circuitry Static from your the transmitter body transferred to these surfaces may damage Use one Panasonic three volt type CR2032 or equivalent battery Your transmitter housing snaps apartfor ease in battery replacement 1 Insert a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom of the transmitter from the top 2 Remove the battery and replace it with a new one making sure the positive s...

Page 84: ...ansmitter Sliding Door To resynchronize your transmitter stand close toyour vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for eight seconds The door locks should cycle toconfirm synchronization If the locks do not cycle seeyour dealer forservice To open the sliding side door pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear until it rests in ...

Page 85: ...curityLock Your vehicle s sliding sidedoor is equipped with a child security door lock located at the front of the sliding door There aretwo labels onyour vehicle toremind you that you have this feature One can be seen from the outside on your sliding door It is located near the bottom of the door glass toward the front of the door The other label is at the front of the sliding door near the child...

Page 86: ... all the way down Hatch I It can be dangerous to drivewith the rear swing out windows rear hatch or reardoors open becausecarbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive withthe rear swing out windows rear hatch or reardoors open or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass throughthe seal betwee...

Page 87: ...thout the key in the ignition Then pull up on the hatch handle and open the doors To release the hatch using the optional Keyless Entry hand held transmitter see Keyless Entry System in the Index I To release the hatch and unlock the doors from the outside of the vehicle put the key in the lock and turn clockwise Then pull up on the hatch and open the right rear door first Grasp the handle and pul...

Page 88: ... ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If youpark in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best t...

Page 89: ...et broken in Hard stops with newlinings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguidelineevery time you get new brake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions Use your ignition key to start your vehicle The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions C A E ACCES...

Page 90: ... position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being towed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This startsyour engine NOTICE If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in If it is then tur...

Page 91: ...our vehicle isstopped 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 getswarm NOTICE Holding your key inSTARTfor longer than 15 secondsat a time will cause your batteryto be drained much sooner Andthe excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key...

Page 92: ... vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Fuel Regulator You have a fuel regulator that shuts the fuel off when the engine reaches 5 600 rpm Engine Coolant Heater Option In verycold weather 0 F 18OC or colder the enginecoolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine w...

Page 93: ... you keep the coolant heater plugged in Theanswer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your GM dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions fo...

Page 94: ...shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the RUN position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this section REVERSE R Use this gear ...

Page 95: ...u re Going less than about35 mph 56km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56kmk or more push the accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power DRIVE D should be used for normal towing THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D You should use THIRD ...

Page 96: ...lerator pedal This could overheat anddamage the transmission Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the locking feature wil...

Page 97: ...brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the brake release lever locatedon the lower left side of the steering column NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailerand are parkingon any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index Thatsection shows what to d...

Page 98: ...rmly set Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in theIndex 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 0 Pull the lever toward you ...

Page 99: ...irmly set And if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running it could overheat andeven catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to If you have toleave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is inPARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever to PARK P hold the reg...

Page 100: ...ill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the RUN position See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressu...

Page 101: ...usnessand death You might haveexhaust coming inif Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicleor exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is cominginto your vehicle 0 Drive it only with all the...

Page 102: ... garage with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others coul...

Page 103: ...ow as well Your power windows will not move unless the ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY Express DownWindow The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch Hold the driver s window switch down for more than 1 2 second to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The expre...

Page 104: ...ath If you must drive with the rear swing out windows rear hatchor reardoors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through theseal between the body and therear swing out windows rear hatchor rear doors Make sure all windows are shut 0 Turn the fanon your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on anything but MAX A C That will force outside air i...

Page 105: ...ighest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the driver s side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Was...

Page 106: ...stay on asignal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index and for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasher is used W...

Page 107: ...LOW For high speed wiping turn the band further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the bandto OFF Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there s a paddle marked with the windshi...

Page 108: ...t windshield washer If the fluid levelis low in the washer bottle you may not be able to wash your rear window If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluidlevel Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speedsb...

Page 109: ...t a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it I Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the SET button at the end of the lever 4 Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal ...

Page 110: ...go to ahigher speed 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed 0 Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up tothe speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to R A for less...

Page 111: ...brake or shift to alower gear to keep your speed down Of course applyingthe brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise controlon steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal 0 Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn offthe cruise control or t...

Page 112: ...ate the dial next to the lamp switch down to dim your instrument panel lights Headlamps You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling the multifunction lever toward you A circuit breaker protects your headlamps If you have an electrical overload your headlamps will flicker on and off Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running...

Page 113: ...nge to the reduced brightness of DRL To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake TheDRL will stay off until you release the parking brake Interior Lamps Dome Lamps As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it The dome lamps will come on when you open any of the doors They will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door closes When the igniti...

Page 114: ...amp switch If you have the optional reading lamps they will still operate if the button is pressed in Reading Lamps Option You may have the optional reading lamps next to the dome lamps Turn the lamps on and off by pressing the switch next to the lamp You can adjust the lamps to any desired position by rotating the lamp and they will work when the ignition is on or off Be sure to turn the lamps of...

Page 115: ...ontrol adjustment switch Find the switch on the driver s door You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving Press the tab forward away from you for day driving Pull the tab back toward you for night driving To move a mirror turn the knob in the middle of the control to L for the driver s side mirror or to R for the passenger s side mirror Then press the four way pad to move the mirror in the ...

Page 116: ...onvex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat I AUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder befor changing lanes Storage Compartments Your front storage compartment glove box is at ...

Page 117: ...idingtray storage compartment it is under the front passenger seat To open the compartment move the latch in thetop handle and pull the tray forward If youhave rear storage compartments pull up on the lid to open the cover 2 43 ...

Page 118: ...There is also a maphtorage pocket on the passenger s side of the engine cover console Overhead Console Option 2 44 ...

Page 119: ...all the garage dooropener first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want 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 activation button over the console door button and pres...

Page 120: ...ess the button Now with the compartment door closed press the button again 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 press the button slightly to operate the opener Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly...

Page 121: ...ower when you turn on the ignition ICE will appear on the display This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautionsshould be taken The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However when your vehicle is new the compass may function erratically If it does CAL Calibration will appear on the display To correct the problem driv...

Page 122: ... OFF to enter your zone numoer Your the display variance is now set Sunglasses Storage Compartment 2 Press and hold both the ON OFF and the USMET switches The display will go off display When it does releaseboth buttons 3 After five seconds VAR CAL will appear on the The console has a sunglasses storage compartment 2 48 ...

Page 123: ...s siderails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo The moveable tie downs attached to the side rails should be used to secure loads tothe luggage carrier Be surethe cargo is properly loaded Follow these guidelines 0 0 0 Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is not recommended Tie the load to the moveable tie down two per each side of the side rails Use the crossrails only to keep the...

Page 124: ...ehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine cover console To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s...

Page 125: ...e sliding door open it press down on the inside taband pull out You may have another ashtrayon the driver s sidewall Press the right side toturn the ashtray around for use To remove the ashtray open it and gently pull it off the hinge NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into yourashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smokingmaterials could set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors ...

Page 126: ...per installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install Passenger vans also have two accessory power outlets located on the passenger s side of the engine cover console Another accessory power outlet is located on the driver s side behind the third row seating position near the floor These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels NOTIC...

Page 127: ... device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This devicecomplies with RSS 210 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject tothe following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or ...

Page 128: ...sh rapidly The rapid flashing which could takeup to 90 seconds indicates that the universal transmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the light starts to flashrapidly If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand held transmitter is not dead If you still cannot program ...

Page 129: ...the following 1 Program your hand held transmitter to the universal transmitter by following the steps provided under Programming theTransdtter earlier in this section 2 3 4 5 6 Remove the cover panel fromthe garage door opener receiver It is located near the garage door opener motor Locate the training button on the garage door opener receiver The exactlocation and color will vary among brands Pr...

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Page 131: ...sion Shift Lever Ignition Switch Rear Hatch Release Rear Defogger Comfort Controls Rear A CControl K L M N 0 P Q R S T Rear Heater Control Rear WasherWiper Front Ashtray Accessory Power Outlets Cupholders StorageTray Front Storage Compartment Audio System Cigarette Lighter Hood Release Dome Override Button ...

Page 132: ... instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel remains and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically ...

Page 133: ...ds a new odometer installed If the new one canbe set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be Butif it can t then it s set at zero and a labelmust be put on the driver s door to show theold mileage readingwhen the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how rar your vehicle has been driven sinceyou last set the trip odometer to zero The trip odometer...

Page 134: ...icate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions 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 aproblem check the section that tells you what to doabout it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting ...

Page 135: ... properly Have your vehicle serviced rightaway The airbag readiness lightshould flash fora few seconds when you turn the ignition 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 Charging SystemIndicator Light The chargingsystem light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on but the engineis not running as a check to show yo...

Page 136: ...essories are operatingin the vehicle and the engine is left atan idle foran extended period This conditionis normal since the charging system is not able toprovide 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 fora short timewith the readings in either warning ...

Page 137: ... carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longerto stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index I A CAUTION 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 an accident If the li...

Page 138: ... brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlierin this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you ifthere is a problem If the gage pointer moves to the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engin...

Page 139: ...hnician in correctly diagnosingany malfunction I NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This lightshould come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignitionis ...

Page 140: ... you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure tofully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drivethrough a deep puddle of wa...

Page 141: ...r square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate thenormal operatingrange A reading in the low pressure zone may becaused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure I i CAUT13N Don t keep drivin...

Page 142: ...Lamps DRL are on When it begins to get dark theDRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones 2 68 ...

Page 143: ... as possible Here are thingssome owners ask about None of these indicate aproblem with your fuel gage 0 0 0 0 At the gas station the gas pump shutsoff before the gage reads FULL F The fueltank will take either alittle more or a little less fuel to fill up than the gage shows The gage moves a little when you turn a corneror speed up The gagedoesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition ...

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Page 147: ... Defogger Option Audio Systems Setting theClock for Systemswithout Automatic Tone Control Setting theClock for Systemswith Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo 3 11 3 13 3 18 3 19 3 24 3 26 3 28 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 30 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Rear Seat Audio If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Playe...

Page 148: ...ntrols will look like this Fan Knob This control has four positions To increase airflow turn the knob toward HI To decrease airflow move it toward LO Temperature Knob This knob is next to the fan knob It selects the temperature of the air flowing into your vehicle Move the knob clockwise for warmer air Movethe knob counterclockwise for cooler air Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature ...

Page 149: ...vents under the windshield and at the front sidewindows BLEND With this setting theheated outside air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or coolerair 9DEFROST This setting operatesthe defroster Most of the air comes out nearthe windshield with some going to the floor ventsand front sidewindows e w e Heating System If your vehicle does not hav...

Page 150: ...comes out near the floor The rest comes out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front sidewindows w e 4 BLEND With this setting the heated outside air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air DEFROST This setting operates the defroster Most of the air comes out near the windshield with some going to the floor vent...

Page 151: ...n the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air This reduces the time it takes foryour vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closed for the air conditionerto work at its best You can use MAX A C with the temperature knob in the blue area when it s really hot outside and you need to cool the inside airquickly MAX A C lets in only a little air from the outside If you first use MAX A C youcan the...

Page 152: ...ce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defrosting Use DEFROST to remove fog or icefrom the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air The BLEND setting is useful f...

Page 153: ...ear of the vehicle The rearheating vents are located next to the second and third seat on the driver s side of the vehicle near the floor You can move the vents todirect the flow of air or close the vents altogether When you close avent it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open Ventilation Tips 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front airinlet free of ice snow or any other obstru...

Page 154: ...ogger off at any time by pressing the button again The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes so that the glass doesnot get too hot If the window still isn t clear turn the defogger on again To turn on the rear window defogger find the button to the left of the heater controls with the defog symbol on it Press the button until the light comes on then release it I NOTICE Scraping the i...

Page 155: ...w until the correct hour appears on the display Setting the Clockfor Systems with Automatic Tone Control Press and hold HR until the correcthour appears on the display Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off press RECALL or HR MIN and the time will be displayed for afew seconds Thereis an initial two second delay before the cloc...

Page 156: ...thin five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may bepreset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same tim...

Page 157: ...n AM FMl and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The fournumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 21 stations seven AM seven FM1 and seven FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FMto select the band ...

Page 158: ...scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations Setting the Tone BASS Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers B...

Page 159: ...ayer while listeningto the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five secondsto reset the CLNindicator The radio...

Page 160: ... position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to thenext higher station andthe left arrow totune to the next lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for afew seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station un...

Page 161: ...e AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard Each time you press the button the selection will switch to one of the preset settings ...

Page 162: ...G 2 Press this button to switch from one sideof the tape to the other NEXT 3 Press the NEXT button or theSEEK right arrow to search for the next selection A minimum three second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation The sound will mute while searching for the next selection REV 4 Press this butto...

Page 163: ...s but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for fiveseconds to reset the CLN indicator The radiowill display to show the indicator was reset CD AdapterKits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activatingthe bypass feat...

Page 164: ...dio functions even when the primary radio power is off VOL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decreasevolume Push the knob back in toits stored position when you re not using it The upper VOL knob controls the upper headphone and the lower VOL knob controlsthe lower headphone AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and ...

Page 165: ...er sideof the tape TAPE CD With a cassettetape in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a cassette tape Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassettetape is playing The inactive tapewill remain safely inside the radio for future listening AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped I I Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the ...

Page 166: ...position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The soundwill mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for afew seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station u...

Page 167: ... the AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard Each time you press the button the selection will switch to one of the preset settin...

Page 168: ...sc player is very hot Press RECALL to make ERR go off the display PREV 1 Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Sound is muted in this mode RDM 2 Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order While in the RDM mode RANDOM appears on the display Press RDM again to retur...

Page 169: ...placed with either AM FMl or FM2 If the radio is turned off the disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped CD AUX To switch between the player and the radio when a disc is playing press the AM FM button To return to the player press CD AUX When a discis playing the letters CD and the CD symbol will appear on the display If the radio is turned off the disc stays ...

Page 170: ... 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 Whena disc is in the player a C...

Page 171: ...l go back to the current track if more than eight secondshave played Press the left arrow again to go to previous tracks Press the right arrow to go to the next higher track on the disc while in the random mode the previous or next track will be scanned randomly Press P SCAN again to turn off RANDOM and return to normal operation RECALL Press this button to see what track is currently playing Pres...

Page 172: ...ou allow 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 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display...

Page 173: ...ect code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contactyour dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the I and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN aga...

Page 174: ...can 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 onyour radio toa safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound e...

Page 175: ...the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassettehas no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassettewith pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette atleast three times to ensurethorough cleaning A scrubbin...

Page 176: ...tothe edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast isbadly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace...

Page 177: ...4 3 4 6 4 6 4 9 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 16 4 18 4 19 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 22 4 24 4 28 4 3 1 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer...

Page 178: ...oads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know ...

Page 179: ...k alcohol There aregood medical psychologicaland developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve thishighway safety problem is for peoplenever to drink alcoholand then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lotless than many might think Although it dependson each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blo...

Page 180: ...me other 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 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe 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 10 percent Research shows that the driving skil...

Page 181: ...ol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart Thismeans that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed orpermanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is verydangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment ca...

Page 182: ...our foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about 3 4 of a second But that s only anaverage It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m Tha...

Page 183: ...rakes 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 be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that willhelp prevent a braking skid Wh...

Page 184: ...is about to stoprolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 185: ...ing 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 Experienced driver orbeginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the fro...

Page 186: ...f the curve and then accelerategently into thestraightaway Steering in Emergencies There are timeswhen steering can be more effectivethan braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere ora child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time B...

Page 187: ... reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVERY edge of paved surface If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery shouldbe fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there isnothing in the way s...

Page 188: ...ates it s all right to pass providing the road aheadis clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the laneor a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 Do not get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won...

Page 189: ...le to the right If you re being passed make it easy for the 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 frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t giveup Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape route or areaof less danger Skidding...

Page 190: ...cesbecause stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surfacewith reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues s...

Page 191: ... night 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 asecond or two or even several seconds foryour eyes toreadjust to the dark When you are facedwith severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directl...

Page 192: ... wet 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 wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled...

Page 193: ...angerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little orno contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often Butit can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is sta...

Page 194: ...distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic sign...

Page 195: ...e time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light asa warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before youstart to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways t...

Page 196: ...re 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 signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder tomake sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reaso...

Page 197: ...ne Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean e a e Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure WeatherForecasts What s the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system ...

Page 198: ... eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to thesides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 22 ...

Page 199: ... N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hill You could crash Always haveyour engine running and your vehicle in gearwhen you godownhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your e...

Page 200: ...lective 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 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or icebetween your tires and...

Page 201: ...r anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping soonerthan you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Wdtch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spotthat s covered with ice On an otherwis...

Page 202: ...mmon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extraclothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to kee...

Page 203: ...ust This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go alittle faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signalinglater on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost ...

Page 204: ...ing The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargoand tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certificationflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be su...

Page 205: ...of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop orturn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going I I aCACJON Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people ina sudden stopor turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo areaof your vehicle Try to spread the weight ...

Page 206: ...r vehicle comes with the Trailering Package there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR When you weighyour trailer be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it And remember to figure the weight of the people inside as part of your load Your dealer can help you determine your...

Page 207: ...ranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice inthis part andsee your GM dealer for importantinformation about towing a trailer with your vehicle Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing If yours was built with trailering options asmany are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durabilit...

Page 208: ... helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You should use DRIVE D or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in DRIVE D when towing a trailerwill minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission Three important considerations have to dowith weight 0 the weight of the trailer 0 the weight of the trailer tongue 0 and...

Page 209: ...ts the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the peoplewho will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maxi...

Page 210: ...rtant for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chain...

Page 211: ...the brake fluid tap atthe port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to therear brakes But don t usecopper tubing for this If you do it willbend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving witha Trailer A C uTION If you havea rear mostwindow open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness...

Page 212: ...istance Stay atleast twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need morepassing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need togo much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lan...

Page 213: ...peed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade 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 longuphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 kmh to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider th...

Page 214: ...on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 Start your engine Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenan...

Page 215: ...he ground The eight wire harness must be routed out of your vehicle between the rear door and the floor with enough of the harness left on both sides so that the trailer or the body won t pull it If you do not have the optional trailering package your vehicle will still have a trailering harness The harness is located near the passenger s side rearwheel well It consists of six wires that may be us...

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Page 219: ...n the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 7 5 13 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 22 5 22 5 23 5 35 5 36 Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 220: ...r button is located on top of the steering column Press the button down to make your rront and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the button down again When the hazard warning flashers are on yourturn signals won t work They also won t flash while you re braking...

Page 221: ...that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricityto burnyou If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your warranty hying to start your vehicle bypushing or pulling it won t work and itcould damage your vehicle 1 Check ...

Page 222: ...s In addition it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radioon it could bebadly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery A CAUTION I Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if y...

Page 223: ... 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 Fans or other movmg engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 7 Don t let the other end touch me...

Page 224: ...block frame orother unpainted metal parts of your vehicle The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to thebattery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probablyneeds service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to...

Page 225: ...owing service 0 0 0 0 0 Whether your vehicle has rear wheel drive or the all wheel drive option That your vehicle cannot betowed from the front or rear with sling type equipment The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged I I A CAI ION I To help avoidinjury toyou or others Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that i...

Page 226: ...he transmission should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released If your vehicle has the all wheel drive option it can only be towed with all four wheels off the ground A dolly must be used under the un raised wheels when towing or the vehicle must be transported on a flat bed carrier Don t have your vehicle towed with thewheels in contact with the ground if it has all wheel drive If a vehicl...

Page 227: ...ipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car...

Page 228: ...ns and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle untiladequate clearance is obtained betweenthe ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Alway...

Page 229: ...itional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment ...

Page 230: ...lift or car carrierequipment Additionalramping may berequired for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle untiladequate clearance is obtained betweenthe ground and or wheel lift equipmen...

Page 231: ...urn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keepdriving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it cancatch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle untilthe engine iscool 1 NOTICE I If your engine catches fire because you keep dri...

Page 232: ...speed and open the window as necessary otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about10minutes If the warning doesn tcome back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the en...

Page 233: ...Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at the ADD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system ...

Page 234: ...rvice Turn off the engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at theADD mark adda 50 50 mixture of clean wuter preferably distilled and DEX COOL silicate free antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous...

Page 235: ...t on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolanton a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is atthe ADD 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 y...

Page 236: ...e under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the capwhen the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap is hot Waitfor thecooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressurecap 5 18 ...

Page 237: ...and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there isstill some pressure left 5 19 ...

Page 238: ... with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to thebase of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 20 ...

Page 239: ...iller neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 21 ...

Page 240: ...t 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 a few tips about what to expectand what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create adrag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal an...

Page 241: ...le You and they could bebadly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shiftlever in PARK P 3 Thrn off the engine 4 Put the wheel blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one beingchanged That would bethe tire on the otherside of the vehicle at the opposite end L 1 W The followingsteps will ...

Page 242: ...e wall and down to releasethe tabs securing the top of the cover Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise Remove the nut and washer then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt Push down on the bolt and remove the hooked end from the slot Slide thejack toward the front of the vehicle and lift it from the mounting Remove the extension and the ratchet from the pouch 5 24 ...

Page 243: ...pare tireis stored underneath the rear of your vehicle You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire Attach the ratchet with the DOWN side facing you to the extension The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end ...

Page 244: ...retainer at the flat end connects into the hoist shaft the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Turn the ratchet counterclockwiseto lower the spare tire to the ground Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before cable is restored r ...

Page 245: ...steel wheel carefully pry along the edge of the hub cap until it comes off Be careful the rim edges may be sharp Don t try to remove the hub cap with your bare hands If you have the styled steel wheel loosen the plastic nut caps with the ratchet and socket Make sure the DOWN side facesyou To remove the hub cap from the aluminum wheel fit the flat end of the extension into the notch Then remove the...

Page 246: ...ar of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Then put your spare tire near the flat tire 2 With the DOWN side facingyou use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 3 The jack has a bolt on the end Attach the socket end of the extension to thejack bolt ...

Page 247: ...t to the right That will raise the jack 6 5 _C1 k I 2 0 16 5 cm 30 0cm 6 Position the jackunder the vehicle I aCAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicleslips off thejack you could be badly injuredor killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack ...

Page 248: ... to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Do not jack up the vehicle with people in or near the vehicle a I I 7 Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 8 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire ...

Page 249: ...he vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you needto to get all the rust or dirt off Never use oilor grease on studs ornuts If you do the nutsmight come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 10 Put on the spare tire Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel Tighten...

Page 250: ...UP mark facing you A CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened 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 besure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can andhave the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100lb ft 140Nom I 5 32 ...

Page 251: ...ecover or the spare Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools I A C WTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipmentin the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store allthese in the properplace 1 Put the flat tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Tilt the retainingbar downwar...

Page 252: ...ve the tirewith your hands to make sure itis securely in place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full sizetire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to restore your compact spare properly Return thejacking equipment to its proper location 3 1 Jacking Tool Storage Bag 2 Jack 3 Bracket 4 Jacking Instr...

Page 253: ...ant Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need itagain NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t u...

Page 254: ...your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then...

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Page 257: ... Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6 42 6 43 6 50 6 51 6 54 6 55 6 55 6 57 6 5 8 6 5 8 6 58 6 59 6 60 6 60 6 60 6 66 6 66 6 67 6 68 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of the Windshie...

Page 258: ... Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bagsystem Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index 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 theIndex You can be injured and your vehicle couldbe damaged if you try to do servicework ona v...

Page 259: ...ane fuel toget 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 indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to operateon fuels that meet California specifications If such fuels arenot available in states adopting California emissionsstandards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels me...

Page 260: ...e it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may behard to find Never use leaded gasoline orany other fuelnot recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use...

Page 261: ...able It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel cap isbehind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle 6 5 ...

Page 262: ... yourself and then something ignitesit you could be badlyburned Gasoline can spray outon you if youopen the fuel fillercap too quickly This spray canhappen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as po...

Page 263: ...get the right type Yourdealer canget one for you If you get the wrong type it may notfit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank andemissions system may be damaged See Malhnction IndicatorLamp in the Index Checking ThingsUnder the Hood Things that burncan get onhot engine parts and start a fire Theseinclude liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid w...

Page 264: ...Hood Release Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the kick panel 6 8 ...

Page 265: ...l see A Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location B Coolant Fill Location C Oil Dipstick Location D Transmission DipstickFill Location E Air Cleaner E Oil Fill Location G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Battery 6 9 ...

Page 266: ...ood down and close it firmly and return the prop to Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relievepressure on the hood prop 6 10 ...

Page 267: ...ground The engine oil dipstick is a yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes IO drain back into the oil pan If youdon t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstickand clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 6 11 ...

Page 268: ...can be identified by looking for the 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 sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of theoil container Be sure tofill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range...

Page 269: ...se numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 I NOTICE Use only engineoil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an a...

Page 270: ...ighway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12 500km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on...

Page 271: ...Move both front seats as far back as they will go 3 The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver s and passenger s side corners 2 Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place 6 15 ...

Page 272: ...4 Unscrew the screws located near the top on each side of the extension Grasp the extension from both sides and gently remove it 5 Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside I 6 16 ...

Page 273: ... pull down gently to remove it 7 Remove the two bolts at the engine cover The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover only from the front of the dash When removing the cover be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim ...

Page 274: ...s Install the two bolts at the engine cover Put the heater duct over the engine cover studs Push up on the duct gently until it snaps into place Reconnect the electrical connectors Install the engine cover extension by gently squeezing the sides and sliding it into place Make sure all of the fastener clips engage and the extension fits properly in place Replace and tighten the two screws Install t...

Page 275: ... Schedule to determinewhen to replace the air filter and the crankcase ventilation filter A CAUTION I Operating theengine withthe air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stopsflame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the enginebackfires you could beburned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine withthe air clean...

Page 276: ... to Check Because this operation can be alittle difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could geta false readingon the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or ex...

Page 277: ... engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F 1OOC you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before adding fluid Thiswill give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the FluidHot or Cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running ...

Page 278: ...e way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must bein the COLD area fora cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place 6 22 ...

Page 279: ... to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place All Wheel Drive If you have an all wheel drive vehicle be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 becaus...

Page 280: ...x Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Us...

Page 281: ...in the Index Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant d The following explainsyour cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Eng...

Page 282: ... Use Use a mixture of one half clean wpater preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding onlyplain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system isset for the proper ...

Page 283: ...r parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claimto improve the system Thesecan be harmful Checking Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL...

Page 284: ...or arehot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recoverytank you willalmost never haveto addcoolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap 9 even a little when the engine and radiator are hot I I A CAUTION 1 B You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts ar...

Page 285: ...ressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap lineup with the overflow tube on the radiatorfiller neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap a GM cap is recommended ...

Page 286: ...tem could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power SteeringFluid When the engine compartment 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 ...

Page 287: ... 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 washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows...

Page 288: ... t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct aleak 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 have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The f...

Page 289: ...nd below the top of the window What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 I GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir A CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system you...

Page 290: ... brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicatorsthat makea high pitched warning soundwhen the brake pads are worn and new padsare needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When ...

Page 291: ... a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust forwear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applyingthe brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The brakingsystem on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well ...

Page 292: ...be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tipson workingaround a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your GM dealer servicedepartment Before r...

Page 293: ...s Sealed Beam Lamps 1 Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer 2 Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp 3 Install thenew bulb into theconnector 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp 6 37 ...

Page 294: ...Open the hood 2 Remove the two screws from the sidemarkerlturn signal lamp 3 Completely remove the sidemarkedturn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarkedturn signal lamp sockets from the lamp ...

Page 295: ...w located behind the corner reflector in order to remove the entire corner reflector 5 Remove the remaining three screws the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly I ...

Page 296: ...ont Turn Signal Lamps 1 Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the parkingkurn signal lamp assembly 2 3 Remove the lamp assembly Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket 6 Gently push the new bulb into the socket 7 Put the socketback into the lamp assembly and turn it clo...

Page 297: ...Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Remove the two screws from behind the door 3 Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket 6 41 ...

Page 298: ...hrough 4 to reinstall the taillamp Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts lift the wiper arm away from the windshield Pinch the two tabs on the wiper arm and slide the insert out of the blade Slide the new one in place Make sure thetabs are locked into position See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade ...

Page 299: ...anda serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resultingaccident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressureshould be checked when your tiresare cold cut puncturedor broken by a sudden impact such aswhen youhit a pothole Keep tires at the rec...

Page 300: ...rloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Badfueleconomy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have toomuch air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusualwear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gag...

Page 301: ...lways use the correctrotation pattern shown here Don t include thecompact spare tirein your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjustthe front and rear inflation pressuresas shown on the Certificatioflire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index r Rust or dirton a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can makewheel nuts be...

Page 302: ...on of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certificationflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue tohave tires that are designed to give prop...

Page 303: ...uality Grading sysrem does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver ortemporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diametersof 10to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or tosome limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary withrespect to these grades they must also conform to Federalsafety requirements and additional General ...

Page 304: ... and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The whee...

Page 305: ...es lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel boltsand wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to thebody and chassis See ...

Page 306: ...wnuntil it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on willdamage 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 thevehicle Some are dangerous if youbreathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to foll...

Page 307: ...ea often A soft brush may be usedif stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleanersin a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate thestained area 5 If a ring forms afterspot cleaning cleanthe entire area immediately or itwill set Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surr...

Page 308: ...een treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stai...

Page 309: ...scrapeoff excess stain 2 Clean with cool water and allow todry 3 If a stain remains clean itwith solvent type cleaner Use warm water and a clean cloth 0 Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get themoff quickly Usea clean cloth anda vinyllleather cleaner See your dealerfor this product Cleanin...

Page 310: ...t dry clean it Care of Safety Belts and Built in Child Restraint Keep the safety belts and the built in child restraint harness clean and dry Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built in child restraint harness If you do they may be severely weaken In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean the safety belts and the child restraint harness only with mild soap and lu...

Page 311: ...to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Thenrinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace worn blades Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone greasewith a clean cloth ...

Page 312: ...ehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle has a basecoatklearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish I NOTICE ...

Page 313: ...rface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t usestrong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleanersor abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic carwash that has silicon carbide tire cleaningbrushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your t...

Page 314: ...ey have corrosion protection At least every spring flush thesematerials 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 flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fall...

Page 315: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart See yourGeneral Motors PartsDepartmentfortheseproducts Not recommended for use oninstrumentpanelvinyl See Fluids and Lubricants in the Index ...

Page 316: ...Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the front storage compartment door It s veryhelpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 the model designation 0 paint information and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment NOTICE D...

Page 317: ...way The wiring circuits in your vehicle areprotected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links Thisgreatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replacethe fuse Be sure you replace abad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Spare fusesand a...

Page 318: ...eblock is on the lower portion of the instrument panel on the driver s side FuseKircuit Breaker Usage 1 Stop Turn Hazard Lamps CHMSL 2 Not Used 3 Courtesy Lamps Power Outside Chime Module Mirrors Glove Box Lamp Dome Reading Lamps Vanity Mirror Lamps 4 DRL Relay DRL Module Chime Headlamp Switch Keyless Entry Cluster Overhead Console EVO Module Interior Lamps Module ...

Page 319: ... Module Radio Illumination Rear Heat Switch Illumination RearWiperNasher Switch Illumination Rear Liftgate Switch Illumination Remote Cassette Illumination OH Console FuseKircuit Breaker Usage 15 DRL Diode 16 Front Turn Signals Rear Turn Signals Trailer Turn Signals Back up Lamps BTSI Solenoid 17 Radio ATC Standby 2000 Series Main Feed Rear Seat Audio Controls 18 VCM Ign 3 VCM Brake 4WAL Cruise St...

Page 320: ...cal center is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver s side Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block Feed Usage AUX B Upfitter Battery Feed AUX A Upfitter Ignition Feed Relay AIC Relay IGN Relay Starter Enable Relay A C Enable Relay Empty Relay Fuel Pump Relay ...

Page 321: ... Valve Linear EGR Valve Solenoid VCM FuseKircuit Breaker IGN E ECM I LIGHTING BATT IGNA IGN B ABS A C RR HTWAC Spare Usage A C Enable Relay Fuel Injectors 1 6 Crankshaft Position Sensor VCM Distributor Ignition Control Module Park Lamps Fuse DRL Fuse Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch I P Fuse Block Fuses Power Seat CB Stop Hazard Fuse Auxiliary Power Fuse Cigarette Lighter Fuse Radio Battery Fuse S...

Page 322: ...metric conversions aregiven Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information Engine Specifications Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 SFI RPO L35 Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Horsepower 190at 4 400 rpm Thermostat Specification 195O F 91O C Sequential Fuel Injection Wheel Nut Torque Base or Optional Wheel 100lb ft 140N m Tire Pressures See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Cooling...

Page 323: ...frigerant Capacity TYPe System Quantity R 134a R 134a All quantities are approximate Front A C only Front and Rear A C 2 lbs 0 91 kg 3 lbs 1 36 kg 1 NOTICE R 134a refrigerantis not compatible with R 12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system R 12 in an R 134a systemwill cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning system performance Not all air conditioning refrigeran...

Page 324: ...Cleaner AC TypeA1163C Ventilation PCV Valve AC Type CV774C Spark Plugs AC Type 41 932 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 inches 1 52mm Fuel Filter AC Type GF481 Thermostat GM Part No 12551472 Wiper Blades Front Trico 22110158 Pin Type 18 inches 45 7 cm Length Wiper Blade Rear Trico 22154396 Pin Type 14 inches 35 5 cm Length Positive Crankcase Vehicle Dimensions Overall Length 189 8inches 482 cm Width 77 5 inche...

Page 325: ...vironment How This Sectionis Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Short Trip City Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Trip Highway Definition 7 6 7 7 7 30 7 43 7 47 7 49 7 5 1 Long Tripmighway Intervals Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Part B Owner Checksand Services Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Par...

Page 326: ...ironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and...

Page 327: ... help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspectionsthat your GM dealership s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to helpkeep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the wo...

Page 328: ...r GM dealer This parttells you the maintenance services you should have done and when youshould schedule them If you go to your dealer foryour service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P a r t D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replac...

Page 329: ...ths whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occursfist Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occursfirst Short Trip City Intervals Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or ateach brake relining whichever occurs first Automatic Transmission Servic...

Page 330: ...Axle Service Tire Rotation Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Automatic Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspec Inspection Spark Pl...

Page 331: ...ntervalsand the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and kingpin bushings steering linkageand transfer case shift linkage parkingbrake cable guides and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspection in Part C of this schedule w Drive axle service see Recommended Fluids and ...

Page 332: ...or leaking See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 6 000Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ConfrolService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires...

Page 333: ...or leaking See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfi ont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires...

Page 334: ...r leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings orat each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or high...

Page 335: ...leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront...

Page 336: ...s components or every 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotatio...

Page 337: ...onstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these...

Page 338: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add f...

Page 339: ...on See footnote I7Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 39 000 Miles 65 000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote CICheck readfront ax...

Page 340: ...rn and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footn...

Page 341: ... conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service seefootnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfi ont axle fluid leveland add fluid as needed Check constant velo...

Page 342: ...d axle sealsfor leaking See footnote 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 17Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inmect...

Page 343: ...iles 100000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings...

Page 344: ...tions change the fluid andfilter every 30 000miles 50 000km 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace fuel filter An Emission ControlService delivery service See footnoteJf 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Ro...

Page 345: ...r leaking See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 66 000 Miles 110000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires ...

Page 346: ... leaking See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 72 000 Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in ...

Page 347: ...ainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside 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 I f you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 30 000miles 50000km delivery service 0Inspect air cleaner filt...

Page 348: ...otate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components orevery 1 81 000 Miles 135000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid lev...

Page 349: ...and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation Seefootnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 1 87 000 Miles 145000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service C ILubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnot...

Page 350: ...tnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehiclesonly Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer tow...

Page 351: ...e footnote An Emission Control Service I I 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 93 000Miles 155 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Checkconstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See fo...

Page 352: ...and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation patternand additional information See footnote 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid le...

Page 353: ...valve An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE I I 1 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system andpressure cap An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MI...

Page 354: ... useful life We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and kingpin bushings steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Per...

Page 355: ...itionalinformation See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000Miles 25000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Checkconstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote filter...

Page 356: ...on pattern and additional information Seefootnote DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst IJ Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote IJRotate tire...

Page 357: ...ehiclesonly Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towin...

Page 358: ...ce DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 37 500Miles 62500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index fo...

Page 359: ...e is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher An Emission Control Service In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under any o f these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 30 000miles ...

Page 360: ...nformation See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I I I I 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles...

Page 361: ...r every 30 000miles 50000km 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Cont...

Page 362: ... footnote An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote filter if the vehic...

Page 363: ...itional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B E ACTUAL MILEAGE 82 500 Miles 137 500 km ClChange engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leakmg See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspe...

Page 364: ...ve vehiclesonly Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin ...

Page 365: ...ICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 97 500 Miles 162500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper ro...

Page 366: ...ontrol Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system andpressure cap An Emission ControlService DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 367: ... engine oil level and add the proper oilif necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid levelin the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See ...

Page 368: ...oes not need regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in theIndex A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the sys...

Page 369: ...ly inPARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service I When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 2 3 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake see ParkingBrake in the Index if nec...

Page 370: ...e parking brake 0 To check theparking brake s holding ability With the enginerunning and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by theparking brake only a To check thePARK P mechanism s holding ability With theengine running shift toPARK P Then release all brakes When you are doing this check your vehicle could beginto m...

Page 371: ...leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals fordamage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause aheat build up in the floor ...

Page 372: ...kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect otherbrake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You...

Page 373: ...r Havoline DEX COOL silicate free antifreeze See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication FLUID LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB o...

Page 374: ... Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or eauivalent USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Category LB or GC LB Release Pawl requirements of NLGI 2 Anchor and equivalent orlubricant meeting Pivots Spring GM Part No 12346293or Hood and Door Multi purpose lubricant Superlube Hinges GM Part No 1234624 1 or equivalent Weatherstrip Part No 12345579or equivalent Con...

Page 375: ...ed after themaintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient placeto store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 51 ...

Page 376: ...I 1 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 377: ...tionProcedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 8 10 8 11 8 1 1 8 11 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ord...

Page 378: ...owever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager ...

Page 379: ...or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British In all ...

Page 380: ...treet 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting GMC please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership usingthe dealer s facilities equ...

Page 381: ...y Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get tothe nearest service station up to 4 00 will be covered J L W Z Start No start situations which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge Lock Out Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered 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 1...

Page 382: ...lodging if vehicle disablementoccurs at least 150miles 240 k m from your home or rental property Please Note you will be required to obtain prior approval from GMC Roadside Assistance and payfor expenses at the time of disablement Originalreceipts should be submittedto GMC Roadside Assistance for reimbursement A servicerepresentativewill provide assistancewhen you call The Roadside Assistance serv...

Page 383: ...vailable 24 hours aday 7 days a week 365 days a year including weekends and holidays Should you have any questions about roadside assistance call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or contact your dealer Roadside Assistance isnot part o for included in the coverage provided by the New VehicleLimited Warranty GMC reserves the right to make m y changes or discontinue theRoadside Assistance program a...

Page 384: ... by another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to five day maximum All Courtesy Transportationarrangements will be administered by your GMC dealership service management All requests should reflectactual costs up to and not to exceed the maximum allowable dollur limits Some stateinsurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people unde...

Page 385: ... can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs orinterpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements GMCvoluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes Thisprogram is available free of charge to customers who...

Page 386: ...ustomer Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separatewarranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Page 387: ...pe you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC ConsumerRelations 3 1E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel SamDrive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service ma...

Page 388: ...letins give technical service informarlon neeaed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAILTO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended t...

Page 389: ...8207 CUSTOMER SNAME ATTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY ZIP CODE DAYTIMETELEPHONENO 0 AREA CODE vlC ORD97 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Check or Money Order payableto Helm Inc USA funds only do not send cash 0 Mastercard 0 VISA n are to make checks payable in U S funds To cover Canadian postage add 11 50 plus ...

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Page 391: ...reeze 6 25 Anti Lock Brakes 4 7 Brake System Warning Light 2 64 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 26 Appearance Care 6 50 Appearance Care Materials 6 59 ArbitrationProgram 8 9 Ashtrays 2 50 Audio Equipment Adding 3 28 AudioSystems 3 9 Automatic TransmissionCheck 7 44 Transmission Fluid 6 20 TransmissionOperation 2 19 Front 6 24 LockingRear 2 22 Rear 6 25 Battery 6 36 JumpStarting 5 3 Replacement Remote Keyle...

Page 392: ...tside Seat Position 1 55 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 57 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 59 Braking 4 6 BTSICheck 7 45 Chains Tire 6 50 Care 6 54 Cleaning 6 54 TopStrap 1 54 Whereto Put 1 53 1 54 CigaretteLighter 2 50 CircuitBreakersandFuses 6 61 Cleaner AirFilter 6 19 AluminumWheels 6 57 Built in Child Restraint 6 54 Exterior LampsLenses 6 55 Inside of Your Vehicle 6 51 Outs...

Page 393: ... 2 10 DrivePosition 2 21 Driver Position 1 18 Driving City 4 18 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 19 InaBlizzard 4 26 In Foreign Countries 6 4 IntheRain 4 16 Night 4 14 OnCurves 4 9 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 OnSnowandIce 4 24 Throughwater 4 18 WetRoads 4 16 Winter 4 24 With a Trailer 4 35 DrunkenDriving 4 3 On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 37 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 18 3 28 6 60 El...

Page 394: ...ies Fuel 6 4 French 11 Front Axle 6 24 Storage Area 2 42 Towing 5 9 5 10 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 40 Fuel 6 3 Filling YourTank 6 5 Gage 2 69 In ForeignCountries 6 4 Regulator 2 18 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 61 Gages EngineCoolantTemperature 2 64 EngineOilPressure 2 67 Fuel 2 69 GarageDoorOpener 2 45 GAWR 4 28 Gear Positions Automatic Transmission 2 19 GloveBox 2 42 Gross Axle Weight Rati...

Page 395: ... BrightnessControl 2 39 Cleaning 6 54 Cluster 2 58 FuseBlock 6 62 Interior Lamps 2 39 Jack Tire 5 24 Jump Starting 5 3 Keyless Entry System 2 7 KeyLockCylinders Service 7 44 Keys 2 2 Labels Certificationflire 4 28 Service PartsIdentification 6 60 Tire LoadingInformation 4 28 Vehicle Identification Number 6 60 Courtesy 2 39 Dome 2 39 Interior 2 39 On Reminder 2 38 Lamps 2 37 Latches Seatback 1 5 Le...

Page 396: ...e Services 7 4 ShortTrip CityDefinition 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals 7 5 Maintenance Underbody 6 58 MaintenanceWhen Trailer Towing 4 38 MalfunctionIndicatorLamp 2 65 ManualFrontSeat 1 2 ManualLumbarSupport 1 3 Methanol 6 3 Mirrors 2 41 Convex Outside 2 42 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 41 Outside 2 41 VisorVanity 2 52 MMT 6 3 ModelReference vi MountainRoads 4 22 N e t Convenience 2 49 Neutral 2 21 Ne...

Page 397: ...ReadingLamps 2 40 Rear Air Conditioning System 3 5 Axle 6 25 Heating System 3 4 Outside Seat Position 1 34 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 37 SeatAudio 3 18 Seatpassengers 1 34 Storage 2 43 Towing 5 11 5 12 Window Defogger 3 8 WindshieldWasher 2 34 Rearview Mirror 2 41 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 4 RecommendedFluidsand Lubricants 7 49 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 16 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 67 Regu...

Page 398: ... Vans 1 43 Smaller Children and Babies Except CargoVans 1 4I UseDuringPregnancy 1 26 WhyTheyWork 1 13 Safety Chains 4 34 Safety Defects Reporting 8 10 8 11 SafetyWarningsand Symbols 111 ScheduledMaintenanceServices 7 4 Seatback Latches 1 5 Reclining 1 4 ManualFront 1 2 ManualLumbarSupport 1 3 Power 1 3 Rear 1 6 RemovableRear 1 9 RestraintSystems 1 1 Seat Controls 1 2 Securinga ChildRestraint 1 53 ...

Page 399: ...entalInflatableRestraint 1 27 Symbols Vehicle v Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 TapePlayerCare 3 29 Temperature CompassDisplay 2 47 Theft 2 14 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 26 THEFTLOCK 3 26 Thermostat 6 30 ThirdGear 2 21 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 31 Time Setting 3 9 Tire Chains 6 50 Tire LoadingInformationLabel 4 28 Tires 6 43 AlignmentandBalance 6 48 BuyingNew 6 46 Chains 6 50 ChangingaFlat 5 23 Cleaning...

Page 400: ... Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 32 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 2 3 1 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 37 Two way ManualSeat 1 2 TripOdometer 2 59 Underbody Maintenance 6 58 Underhood Electrical Center 6 64 Universal Transmitter 2 53 Vehicle Control 4 6 Dimensions 6 68 IdentificationNumber 6 60 Loading 4 28 Storage 6 36 Damage Warnings iv VentilationSystem 3 6 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 52 Viso...

Page 401: ...2 29 Power 2 29 WindshieldWasher 2 33 FIuid 6 31 Fluid Level Check 7 43 Rear 2 34 Swing Out 2 30 WindshieldWipers 2 33 BladeReplacement 6 42 Fuses 6 61 Winter Driving 4 24 Wiring Headlamp 6 61 WreckerTowing 5 7 Wrench Wheel 5 25 ...

Page 402: ...RES P6 43 ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERYTANK P6 27 It ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6 11 I Ill SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 8 BATTERY P6 36 HOOD RELEASE P6 8 FUEL DOOR P6 5 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the index in the back of the owner s manual ...

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