GMC 1997 Savana Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Savana

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Page 3: ...e under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to doif you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and lookinggood Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Customer A...

Page 4: ...our vehicle so it will be there if you ever needit when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle pleaseleave this manual init so the new owner can useit Litho in U S A X9714 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux...

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

Page 6: ... could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell youabout somethingthat can damage your vehicle Manytimes this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage When you readother manuals you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your veh...

Page 7: ...r you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee3 TURN RUNNING o DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLA...

Page 8: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models vi PassengerVan Cargo Van Cab and Chassis ...

Page 9: ...afety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System 1 32 1 35 1 37 1 40 1 49 1 52 1 52 1 52 Rear Seat Passengers Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Bel...

Page 10: ...adjust theseat pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it Then release thelever and try to movethe seat with your body to make sure theseat is locked into place I A CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement couldstartle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when yo...

Page 11: ... the center knob up To lower the seat move the center knob down To move the seat forward move the center knob toward the right To move the seat rearward move the center knob toward theleft You can raise andlower the front and rear of the seat To raise the front of the seat move the rightlever up To adjust the seatback lift thefront of this lever which is located at the inner edge of the seatcushio...

Page 12: ...ob because it won t beagainst your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could gointo it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause seriousinternal injuries For proper protection whenthe vehicle isin motion havethe seatback upright The...

Page 13: ...y to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked CI 7TION A seat that isn t lockedinto place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure tolock the seat into place properly when installing it A CAUTION I A safety beltthat is twistedor not properly attached won t provide the protection needed in a c...

Page 14: ...oardside of the seat base in the rear 1 Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulderbelts on the bench seatto be removed To do this pressthe tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt 1 6 ...

Page 15: ...the red handle is rotated up pull the handle to remove the locking pin 5 Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in thehole that is provided 6 Repeat this procedure for the pin on the other seat base 7 Remove the seat from the vehicle 8 Install the trim covers to the floor rails 1 7 ...

Page 16: ...n the rail hooking both seat bases onto the pinsinside of the rails 3 Both locking pins that lock the seatinto place must be installed beforeoperating the vehicle 4 To install the locking pin at therear of the seat base pull thecarpedmat flap back on the inboardside to locate the hole in the railfor the pin 5 Remove the pinfrom its stowed positionon the seat base while holding the carpet mat flap ...

Page 17: ...aining clip 8 Replace the carpet mat flap to its original position 9 Repeat this procedure for the other seat base 10 Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached atthe outboard positionsof the bench seat Do not twist the belt 1 9 ...

Page 18: ...u can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it You can be seriously injured or killed In the samecrash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too I A CAUTION It is extremelydangerous to ridein a ca 0 area inside or outsideof a vehicle In a collision people riding in theseareas are more likely to be ...

Page 19: ...hes are mild andsome crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn tsurvive But mostcrashes are in between In many of them people who buckle upcan survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safetybelts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety BeltsWork When you ...

Page 20: ...Put someoneon it Get it up to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 12 ...

Page 21: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 13 ...

Page 22: ...t even if you re upside down And your chance of being consciousduring and after an accident so you can unbuckle andget out is much greater if you are belted If my vehiclehas air bags why shouldI have to wear safety belts A Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be in most of them in thefuture But theyare supplemental systemsonly so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag...

Page 23: ...fety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people ofadult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the partof this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehic...

Page 24: ...ch plate to make sure it issecure 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 wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderbelt 1 16 ...

Page 25: ...u dbe less likely to slide under thelap belt If you slid underit the belt wouldapply 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 locksif there s a sudden stop or a crash 1 17 ...

Page 26: ...the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that theshoulderportion of the belt is centeredon your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 18 ...

Page 27: ... 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 A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 19 ...

Page 28: ...rong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 20 ...

Page 29: ...r an armrest like this The belt wouldbe much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and thatcould cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure thebelt goes under the armrests A The belt is over an armrest 1 21 ...

Page 30: ...ouslyinjured if youwear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increasethe chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much forceto the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen 1 22 ...

Page 31: ...sly injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it I A The belt is twisted across the body 1 23 ...

Page 32: ...nant women Like all occupants theyare more likelyto be seriously injuredif 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 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be hurt in a cra...

Page 33: ...t SIR system or airbag system If it says SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINTon the middle partof the steering wheel and SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLERESTRAINTon the instrument panel in front of the rightfront passenger s seat your vehicle has two air bags one air bag forthe driver and another air bag for the rightfront passenger If it says SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part of the steeri...

Page 34: ...it Air bags are supplementalrestraints to the safety belts Allair bags are designedto work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are CAUTION Continued designed to work t y in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something Theyaren t designed to inflateat all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle shouldwear a safety beltpr...

Page 35: ...To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG AIR BAG The system checks theair bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells youif there is an electrical problem See Air Bag ReadinessLight in the Index for more information 1 27 ...

Page 36: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks I Where are the air bags The driver sair bag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger sside 1 28 ...

Page 37: ...wever withspecific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such asa parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would nothelp the occupant In anyparticular crash no one can say whether anair bag should have infla...

Page 38: ...h you maybe warm but nottoo hot to touch There will be some smoke and dustcoming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent thedriver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does itstop people from leaving the vehicle I A CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma ...

Page 39: ...e bag may not system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index work properly You may haveto replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings For up to 10minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected ...

Page 40: ...stem 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 about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index Re...

Page 41: ...lt Extender at the end of this section 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted Pull up on the latchplate to make sure it is secure Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on ...

Page 42: ... your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across thechest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there s a sudden stop or a crash A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The ...

Page 43: ... To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle Center Passenge Position 1 35 ...

Page 44: ...alap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release it the same wayas the lap part of a lap shoulderbelt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever h...

Page 45: ...bies shpuld alwaysbe restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraintwill saywhether it is the righttype and sizefor your child CAUTION Continued A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt wouldapply force right on the child s abd...

Page 46: ...l a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25mph 40k d a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenlybecome a2404b 110 kg forceon your arms The baby would bealmost impossible to hold Securethe baby in an infant restraint 1 38 ...

Page 47: ...ildren and babies should alwaysbe restrained in a child restraint However infants who should be restrained in a rear facing child restraint cannot ride safely in this vehicle The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the righttype and size for your child If a forward facing child restraint is suitable foryour child be sure the child is alwaysproperly restrained while riding in this...

Page 48: ...int Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models Accident statisticsshow thatchildren are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommendthat you put your child restraint in a rear seat If your vehiclehas a front passenger air bag never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A CAUTION m A child ina rear ...

Page 49: ... put a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle Here s why A CAUTION A child ina rear facingchild restraint canbe seriously injured if the passenger s air bag inflates This is becausethe back of a rear facing child restraint would be very closeto the inflating air bag Do not usea rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always mo...

Page 50: ...e lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restrainthas one 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in thechild restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick upthe 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 sho...

Page 51: ...e belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull therest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractorto set the lock 1 43 ...

Page 52: ...be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safetybelt and letit go back all the way The safetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 44 ...

Page 53: ...restraint instructions will show you how 5 6 7 Buckle the belt Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to To tighten thebelt pull its free endwhile you push down on the child restraint Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t securethe restraint in a different place in the ...

Page 54: ...g child restraint can be seriouslyinjured if the front passenger 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 is a passenger van always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat I f your vehicle isa cargo van witha right front passenger air bag do not usea rear facing child restraint in this vehic...

Page 55: ...ow the instructions for the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick upthe latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle ssafety belt throughor around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt eS in front of the child s face or neck put itbehind the child restraint h 5 Buckle the belt Make su...

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

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

Page 58: ... belt but the child isso smallthat the shoulder belt is very close to the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulderbelt still ison the child s shoulder so that in acrash the child supper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child sface orneck you might wan...

Page 59: ... way in a crash the child might slide under the belt 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 thelap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash 1 51 ...

Page 60: ... keep a safety belt systemfrom doing itsjob have it repaired Tom or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve hada crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts werestretched as they would ...

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Page 63: ...cle Break In Ignition Switch Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater Option Automatic TransmissionOperation Locking Rear Axle Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 29 2 32 2 32 2 33 2 3 8 2 43 2 44 2 45 2 46 2 47 2 48 2 49 2 50 2 60 2 61 Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Option Turn Signalh...

Page 64: ...s A child or others could bebadly injured or even killed They couldoperate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move If they turned the ignition to ON and moved the shift lever out of PARK P that would releasethe parking brake Don t leave the keys ina vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 65: ...r or a qualified locksmith how to make an extra key Keep this tag ina safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using this tag NOTICE Your vehicle has a numberof new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you hav...

Page 66: ...r when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not beso obvious You increase the chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key To lock the door from the inside slide the lever...

Page 67: ...ding door or the front portion of the 60 40 side swing out door CHILD LOCK Printed In U S A Rear CargoDoor 60 40 L With thisfeature you can lock these doors so they can t be openedfrom the inside by passengers Move thebutton down to engage the security feature Move the button up to return thedoor locks to normal operation Move the button to the left to engage the security feature Move the button t...

Page 68: ...onditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must acceptany interferencereceived including interference that may cause undesired operationof the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may noticea decrea...

Page 69: ...remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your key remote ke...

Page 70: ...essarydue to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twiceto the receiver The receiver will not respondto a signal it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signalfrom the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on ...

Page 71: ...edoor from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open 60140 Swing OutSide Door To open the 60 front portionof a 60 40 door from the inside pull the handle toward you and push open the door To open the 60 front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull up on the handle and pullthe handle toward you 2 9 ...

Page 72: ...the 60 front door Checkto make sure both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open the door beyond 90 degrees close the door partially pull the check strap outward at the spring hole and then open the door When you close the door the check strap will automaticallyre engage 2 10 ...

Page 73: ...d the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door toward therear of thevehicle to open To close the sliding side door fromoutside use the outside door handle to slide the door toward thefront of the vehicle When the door slides closed completely it will be flush with theside of the body 2 11 ...

Page 74: ...ear of the vehicle Then slide the door toward therear of the vehicleto open To close the sliding doorfrom inside grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the frontof the vehicle to a closed position Make sure the door is completely closed beforedriving your vehicle 2 12 ...

Page 75: ...pen the driver side rear door pull the latch release lever at theinside edge of the door To open therear doors from the outside open the passenger side rear door first Pull the handle toward you to open the door 2 13 ...

Page 76: ...iousnessand even death CAUTION Continued If you must drive with the rear doors open or if electricalwiring or other cableconnectionsmust pass through the seal between the body and the rear doors 0 0 0 Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to itshighest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT BLEND or DEF Additionally on vehicles withheatingair conditioningsystem...

Page 77: ...ve your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheelwill be locked andso will your ignition and transmission And rememberto lock the doors Park ina lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park ina lot where someone will be watching your vehi...

Page 78: ...r new brake liningsaren t yet broken in Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer duringbreak in See Towinga Trailer in theIndex for more information Ignition Switch Your keylets you turn the ignitionswitch to five different positions A E ACCESSORY A ACCESSORY letsyou use things...

Page 79: ...n the steeringwheel left and rightwhile youturn the key hard But turn the key only withyour hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignitionswitch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine see Starting Your Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won...

Page 80: ...on t start or startsbut then stops wait 15seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the key and the acceleratorpedal I NOTICE Your engine is designed to work withthe electronics inyour vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could changethe way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check withyour dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properl...

Page 81: ...sioncord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt ACoutlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How lon...

Page 82: ...period for any reason it is recommendedthat you disconnect the battery cable from the batteryto prevent discharging your battery PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position touse when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift leveris not fullyin PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t...

Page 83: ...VERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped _ _ To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in theIndex NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart whenyou re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed A CAUTION Shiftingout of P...

Page 84: ... steep mountain roads but then you wouldalso want to use your brakes off and on If youmanually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in SECOND 2 You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on ve...

Page 85: ...ing feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Pushdown theparking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull thehandle located just above the parking brake pedal ...

Page 86: ...e Towing aTrailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving ShiftingInto PARK P It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly Youor others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when...

Page 87: ...n like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 25 ...

Page 88: ...sion intoPARK P properly the weight of the vehicle mayput too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torquelock set the parking brakeand then shift into PARK P properly before youleave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive m...

Page 89: ...ke application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want If youever hold thebrake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the brake transmission shift interlock system fixed as soon as you can Parking Over Things Th...

Page 90: ...th allthe windows down to 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better notto park with theengine running But if ever have to here are some things to know L A CAUTION Idling the engine withthe air system control off could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle seethe earlier Caution under Engine Exha...

Page 91: ...d To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground alwaysset your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Manual Windows To operate your manual windows turnthe hand crank on each door to raise or lower your sidedoor windows Power Windows Option Follow the propersteps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trai...

Page 92: ...feature that allows the window to lower withoutholding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be cancelledat any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch To open the window partway lightly tap the switchuntil the window is atthe desiredposition Swing OutWindows Side Swing Out Window To o...

Page 93: ...ive with the rear swing out windows or reardoor s open or if electrical wiring or other cable connectionsmust pass through the seal betweenthe body and therear swing outwindows or reardoor s 0 Make sure all windows are shut Turn the fan on your heatingor cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT BLENDor DEF Additionally on vehicles withheatingair conditioning systems NORM A...

Page 94: ...ering wheelto sound the horn anywhere on the module to sound the horn Tilt Wheel Option A tilt steering wheelallows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest levelto give your legs more room whenyou enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the leve...

Page 95: ...ight and two downward for left positions These positions allowyou to signal a turnor a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatica 7 An arrowon the instrument panel will flash inthe direction of the turnor lane change To signal alane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold itthere un...

Page 96: ...h or high to low pull the multifunctionlever all the way toward you Then release it When the highbeams are on this light on the instrumentpanel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wipersymbolon it For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you w...

Page 97: ...he motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers Windshield Washer At the top of the lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washerfluid on ...

Page 98: ...c slipperyroads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can causeneedless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads 0 Cruise contrcil can be dangerous on Setting Cruise Control I If you leaveyour cruise control switch on when you renot using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don twant to You could be startled and even losecontr...

Page 99: ... at the endof the lever thenrelease the button andthe accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higherspeed Move the cruise switch from ON to RIA Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very smallamounts move the switch to WA for less than half a second Each timeyou do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6M h faster Reducing Sp...

Page 100: ...to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speeddown Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Manydrivers find this to be too much troubleand don t use cruise controlon steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn offthe cruise control Step lightly on the brake pedal or Move the cruise switch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off thecruise control or...

Page 101: ...closed or ignition is cycled Rotate the switch knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on 0 Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 0 AshtrayLamp 0 Glove Box Lamp Rotate the switchknob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn onall the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps Rotate the switchcounterclockwise to OFF to turn...

Page 102: ...vehicle may be equipped with DRL If your vehicle has DRL you will see the the DRL indicator light on your instrument panel and your low beam headlamps willcome on at reduced brightness When the DRLare on only your headlamps willbe on The taillamps sidemarker andother lamps won t beon Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is a reminderto tu...

Page 103: ...on in this position the dome lamps will remain off when thedoors are open To return the lamps to automatic operation push the button againand return it to the out position With the button in thisposition the dome lamps will come on when you open the doors Reading Lamps Option If your vehicle has reading lamps press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on Press the button again to turn the ...

Page 104: ...rhood Reel Lamp Option To usethe lamp as a flashlight pull down on the lever located under thelamp unlocking thelamp and pull the lamp out The cord will unreel as you pull the lamp When youare done using the lamp reel thecord back into the housing by turning the handle Then slide the lamp into the holder and press the lever marked PUSH at the bottomof the holder to lock into the slot 2 42 ...

Page 105: ...rs Option If you have electric mirrors they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle to move by rotating the switch clockwise to adjust the passenger side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver side mirror The center position is neutral Then adjust the mirrorangle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you wantit Your electric...

Page 106: ...ther 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 mirroror glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Your front storagecompartment is at the centerof the instrument panel extension by the floor To open the compartment push downon the handle and pullout 2 44 ...

Page 107: ...Liftup on theashtray door to open it NOTICE If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays To use the cigarette lighter pushit in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself ...

Page 108: ...ve the front ashtray pull up on the tab with a key or screwdriverinserted in the tab and lift the ashtray out Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Your visors have elastic straps you can use to hold items such as maps Visor Vanity Mirror Option Some visors have illuminatedmirrors on them Pull the visor down and lift the mirror cover ...

Page 109: ... C D Lamp Controls Air Vents Instrument Cluster Comfort Controls System E E G H Audio System Auxiliary Power Outlet Cupholder Ashtray I J K L Cigarette Lighter ConvenienceTray Horn Air Bag Turn SignalMultifunction Lever 2 47 ...

Page 110: ...nstrument cluster is designed to let you knowat a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fastyou re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 48 ...

Page 111: ...le registration office But generally if the newodometer can be setto the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero anda label must be puton the driver s doorto show theold mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer I I I To reset the trip odometer f1 The trip odometer can tell you howfar your vehicle has been driven since you las...

Page 112: ...e when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting t...

Page 113: ...g system may notwork properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should 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 System Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to show yo...

Page 114: ...pectedright away BRAKE United States This light should come on briefly when youturn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there s aproblem Canada If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to sto...

Page 115: ...ervice Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn trelease fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Canada ANTI LOCK United States With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when y...

Page 116: ... to turn on your headlamps when driving at night For more details about DRL see Headlampsand Vehicle Lighting in this section Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine SoonLight Gasoline Engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the fuel ignition and emission SERVICE control systems ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics SecondGeneration and ...

Page 117: ...center diagnosis and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has beendetected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoidinghard accelerations 0 Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo ...

Page 118: ...ave you recently changed brandsof fuel If so be sureto fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not torun as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicleinto gear misfiring hesitationon acceleration or stumblingon acceleration These conditions may go awayonce the engine is warmedup...

Page 119: ... the normaloperating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be causedby a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible A CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low I f you do your enginecan become so hot that it catches fire You or others could beburned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced I NOT...

Page 120: ...en the ignition is on tells you about how muchfuel you have left in your tank If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones The gage will first indicate EMPTY E before you are out of fuel and you should get more fuel as soon as possible 2 58 ...

Page 121: ... turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you None of these indicate a problem with thefuel gage turn offthe ignition Engine Coolant Temperature Gage W TEMP This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the redarea your engine is too hot It means that yourengine coolant has overheated If you have beenoperating your vehicle under normal oper...

Page 122: ...emis not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higherengine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can onlydrive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you mustdrive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings ineither warning zoneindicate a possible problem inthe electrical syst...

Page 123: ...age carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the center high mounted stoplampunit If you tow a trailer that is equipped withprovisions for a center high mounted stoplamp see your GM dealer for instructions on how tomake it operate with your vehicle s electrical system As with any electrical system modification have the work performed by a qualified electrical service person 2 61 ...

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Page 127: ...ning Heating Ventilation Tips Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo 3 11 3 13 3 18 3 23 3 25 3 26 3 27 3 27 3 28 3 28 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic ToneControl If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic T...

Page 128: ...n in your van Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later TemperatureKnob in this section The middle knob panel letsyou select therelative Heater Controls temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow youto adjust the relative air temperatureindependentlyof thefunction knob setting Move the knob clockwisetoward the red area ...

Page 129: ...etting is useful for coldweather HHEATmEFROST Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield e w DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents This setting is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield HeatedAir Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has airconditioning your heatedair conditioning controls will look like this Before...

Page 130: ...ode and helps to maximize your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting also cools the air thefastest After the vehicle s interior reaches a comfortable temperature move the knob clockwiseto place the air conditioning system in the A Cmode A C Use for normal cooling on hot days This setting cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets BI L...

Page 131: ...dyou want The knob has three speedpositions To increase theflow of heated air move the switch toward HIGH To turn the fan off move the switchto OFF Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater systemcombination controls are provided to regulate the temperature location and speed of the airflow Front PassengerControl To adjust theair temperature ...

Page 132: ...irflow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioningand the floor vents for heating The control knob can beset to any blendsetting To adjust the airflowspeed turn the fan controlknob on the left side of the control panel to the desired blower setting To activate the rear control move the fanknob on the front control to REAR CNTL Kear rassenger Control The rear control worksjust like the ...

Page 133: ...icea slight increase or decrease in engine speed due to compressor operation This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature On colddays use HEATER with thetemperature knob in the red area Outside air will be brought in through the floor outlets The heater works bestif you keepyour windows closed while usingit If you usethe optional ...

Page 134: ... out what your Delco system can do and howto operate all its controls to be sure you re getting the mostout of the advanced engineeringthat went into it Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears on the display Press and hold the SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appearson the ...

Page 135: ...ng a Station AM FM Press the lowerknob to switch between AM and FM The display shows your selection TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrowto tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the nextlower station and stay there SCAN Press both SEEK buttons to listen to a few seconds of each radio station SCAN will light up on the display Press the...

Page 136: ...ust 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttonsat the same time within five seconds Whenever you press thesame two buttons the stationyou set will return 4 Repeat thesteps for each pair of pushbuttons Setting theTone BASS Slide this lever up or down to increaseor decrease bass TREB Slide this lever upor down to increase or decrease treble ...

Page 137: ...M FM1 and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrowto tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered 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 FM to select the band 3 ...

Page 138: ... lever upor down to increase or decrease treble If a station isweak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the soundto the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn thecontrol behind the lowerknob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position bala...

Page 139: ...an it as soon aspossible 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 holdEJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show theindicator was reset AM FM Stereo withCassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Playing the Radio PVVR VOL Press thisknob to turn the system on and...

Page 140: ...while seeking SCAN Press and holdSEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen tostationsfor afew seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarilystop at each station until you pressthe button again The sound willmute while scanning PUSHBUTTONS The six numberedpushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18stations six AM sixFM...

Page 141: ... andcounterclockwise to decrease bass When the BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank TREB Press lightly on thisknob to release it from its stored position Turn the knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble When the TREB control is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weakor noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push t...

Page 142: ... the radio is off the tape will begin playing Once the tapeis playing use the VOL AUTO TONE BAL FADE BASS and TREBcontrolsjust asyou do for the radio The tape symbol anda direction arrow will beon the displaywhenever a tapeis being played Anytime a tapeis inserted the topside is selected for play first The player automaticallysenses if the cassette tape is metal or Cr02 and adjustsfor best playbac...

Page 143: ...ive mode EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will now play EJECTcan be used witheithe 1 r s in the ignition or radio off To load a cassette tape with the ignition or radio off press EJECT before loading the cassette If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to theradio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to ...

Page 144: ... Move thecontrol ring behindthe upper knob clockwise to adjust theSCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increasesthe volume as necessary to overcome noise atany particular speed The volume level should always soundthe same to you as you drive If you don t wantto use SCV turn thecontrol all the way down Each detent on the control ring allows for more volume compensationat a faster rate ofspeed Fi...

Page 145: ... the AM FM1or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to a specific stored station P SCAN will light up on thedisplay while inthis mode If one of the stations stored on a pushbutton is too wea...

Page 146: ... alsoappear on the display Anytime you are playing aCD the letters CD will be nextto the CD symbol Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press lightlyon this knobto release it fromits stored position Turn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the rightspeakers and counterclockwiseto adjust sound to the left speakers The middle position balances the soundbetween thespeakers FADE Press lightlyon this knob t...

Page 147: ...track is playing Press it again within five seconds to seehow long the CD has been playing that track Elapsed time is displayed in minutes and tenths of a second The track number will also appear when a new track begins to play Press RECALL again to return to the time display AM FM While in the CD mode press this button to stop playing the CD and playthe radio The CD symbol will still display but ...

Page 148: ... the player after approximately 30 seconds This protects thedisc and player from damage The disc will not startplaying To remove the disc press the EJECT button andremove the discfrom the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons exceptfor EJECT When a disc is in the player a CD symbol will appear on the display Whena disc is playing the letters CD will appear ne...

Page 149: ...aying Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how longthe track has beenplaying When a new trackstarts to play the track number will also appear PressRECALL a third time andthe time of day willbe displayed TAPE AUX With a disc loaded in the player and the radio playing press this button once to play thecompact disc To return toplaying the radio press AM FM If both a cassette tape and CDare l...

Page 150: ...7 Press HR to make thefirst one or twodigits agree with your code with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed thatthe code matches the secretcode you have written down The display will showREP to let you know thatyou need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to letyou know that your radio is secure The indicator by ...

Page 151: ... The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secureduntil the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later appliedto a secured radio the radio won t turnon and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a securedradio see Un...

Page 152: ... volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s...

Page 153: ...e head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normalfor the cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through yourGM dealership You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which usesa cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette w...

Page 154: ...he power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does notgo down when you turn the radio off it may bedamaged or need to be cleaned In either case lowerthe antenna by hand by carefully pressingthe antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacementkit and follow the instructions in t...

Page 155: ... 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 RoadRecovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 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 4 16 4 19 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 22 4 24 4 27 4 29 4 1 ...

Page 156: ... driversare going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be readyfor their mistakes Rear end collisionsare 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 when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive Driving The ...

Page 157: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safetyproblem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lotless than many might think Although itdepends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The B...

Page 158: ...ome other countries it seven lower The BAC limit for all commercialdrivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent afterthree to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how muchalcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the persondrinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Researchshows that thedriving skills o...

Page 159: ...in a person ssystem can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in acrash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not beendrinking I A CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentivenessand jud...

Page 160: ...up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 314 of asecond But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 ...

Page 161: ...our brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking systemthat will help prevent a braking sk...

Page 162: ...eelsis about tostop rolling thecomputerwill separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faste 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 yourcomputerkeeps receiving updateson wheel speed and contr...

Page 163: ...manyemergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist becausethe engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much moreeffort SteeringTips 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 happenon curves...

Page 164: ...as you approach a curve do it before youenter the curve while yourfront wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until youare out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steeringin Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come o...

Page 165: ...ving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVE QUARTERTURN SLOW DOWN edge of pavedsurface If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the...

Page 166: ...tes it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching trafEc Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaitingan opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t ...

Page 167: ...or the Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehic...

Page 168: ...rol more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering accelerationor braking includingengine braking by shiftingto 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 such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a m...

Page 169: ... 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 a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or avehicle with misaimed headlamps slow downa little Avoid staring direc...

Page 170: ...et suddenlywhen yourreflexes 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 see road 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 wi...

Page 171: ...o avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hitthem A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally ...

Page 172: ... a hard and fast ruleabout hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining 1Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine sair intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or sta...

Page 173: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as youwould for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a lightturns green andjust before you start to move ...

Page 174: ...you havea clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should beginto check traffic Try to determine where youexpect to blend withthe flow Tryto merge into the gapat close to the prevailing speed Switchon your turnsignal check your mirrors andglance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once youare on the freeway adjust your spee...

Page 175: ...r comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is yourvehicle ready for a long trip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s readyto go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willingto help if you needit Here aresome things you can check before a trip...

Page 176: ...leave the road in less than a second and youcould crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and comfortablycool interior to the sides Check your mirrors and your instrumentsfrequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 177: ... 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 workwell You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running andyour vehicle ingear when you go downhill 0 0 0 0 Know howto go uphill You may want to shiftdown to a lower gear The lower gears help cool...

Page 178: ...ide traction Besure you properly secure these msin 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 issnow or icebetween your tires and the road youcan have a very slipperysituation You ll have a lotless traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow...

Page 179: ...until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surroundingroads are clear If you see a patch of ice aheadof you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you reactually on th...

Page 180: ...engine to keep warm but be careful Snowcan trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome youand kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is inyour vehicle Clear away snowfrom around the base of your vehicle especiallyany that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure sn...

Page 181: ...ff andclose the window almost all the wayto preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel aslong as youcan To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour orso until help comes Loading Your Vehicle COLD TIRE PRESSURE L The Certifica...

Page 182: ...vier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can changethe way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloadingcan shorten the life of your vehicle 1 1CAU I13N Thingsyou put inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeople ina sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try t...

Page 183: ...advice in this part and see your GM dealer for important information about towinga trailer with your vehicle I I Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight ofthe Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in...

Page 184: ...about sway controls Don t towa trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800km your newvehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged 0 a Then during the first 500 miles 800k m that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80k t n h and don t make starts at fullthrottle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You should use DRIVE D o...

Page 185: ...io 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 42 3 73 3 42 4 10 3 42 3 42 3 73 4 10 Max Trailer Weight lbs kg 4000 1816 4500 2043 5000 2270 5500 2497 6500 2951 4000 1816 4000 1816 5000 2270 5500 2497 5500 2497 7000 3 178 Model Engine G30000 5 7L 6 5L 7 4L Axle Ratio 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 42 3 73 4 10 Max Trailer Weight lbs kg 5500 2497 7000 3 178 6000 2724 7500 3405 6500 295 1 8000 3632 10 000 4540 Maximum trailer weight i...

Page 186: ...l be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW becauseyour vehicle willbe carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Indexfor more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re using your platform hitch as a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B I...

Page 187: ...ttach to the bumper Do not use a ball hitch because it could pull the bumper loose If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 4 000 lbs 1 800kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size Thisequipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you redriving vehicle when youinstall a trailer hitc...

Page 188: ...st be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructionsfor the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly If you have a rear most window openand you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessor death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your safety when towing a...

Page 189: ...his letsyou check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and anytrailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as farbehind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help youavoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pas...

Page 190: ... the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbsare still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed andshift to a lower gear before you start downa long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might haveto use your brakes so much that they wouldget hot and nolonger work w...

Page 191: ...r brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let upon the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly untilthe trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservice more often whe...

Page 192: ...cting the wiring harnessto your trailer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes eight wire harness only Orange Trailer accessory eight wire harness only Light Green Back up lamps Brown Parking lamps Yellow Left stoplamp and turn signal Dark Green Right stoplamp and turnsignal White heavy gage Ground wire White light gage Center high mounted stoplamp Securely attachthe harness to ...

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Page 195: ...cur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 12 5 a Hazard WarningFlashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine 5 14 Cooling System 5 22 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 23 Changing a Flat Tire 5 37 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud IceorSnow 5 22 Engine Fan Noise 5 1 ...

Page 196: ...d off Push the button at the top of the steeringcolumn all the way downto make your front and rear turn signals flash on and off Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work ...

Page 197: ...ou If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Tryingto startyour vehicle bypushing or pulling it won t work and itcould damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery witha negative ground system NOTICE If the othersy...

Page 198: ...ehicles rolling set the parking brake firmlyon both vehicles Put your automatic transmission inPARK P 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turnoff all lamps that aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries and could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and ...

Page 199: ...get it on you If you accidentallyget it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could bedamaged too Before you connect the cables here aresome basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go toan unpainted...

Page 200: ...e terminal if the vehicle hasone 7 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step ...

Page 201: ...hed to the body surface 10 Please remove the cap before using 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent won t start aftera few tries it probably needs service electrical shorting Takecare that they don t touch each other or anyother metal ...

Page 202: ...Assistance in your Index If your vehiclehas been changed since it was factory new by adding things like fog lamps aero skirting or specialtires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warningflashers When youcall tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle has rear wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can move the ...

Page 203: ... steering wheel shouldbe clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmission should be in NEUTRAL N and theparking brake should be released A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury andvehicle damage The v...

Page 204: ...tem will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additionalramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle or wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 10 ...

Page 205: ...ng typeequipment or the rear bumper will be damaged Use wheellift or carcarrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 11 ...

Page 206: ...n the hood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no sign of steam or coolantbefore you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could bebadly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle...

Page 207: ... driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or DRIVE D speed andopen the window as necessary If you no longer have theoverheat warning youcan drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no signof steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes wh...

Page 208: ...ood here s what you ll see The coolant level should be ator above theFULL COLD mark A Radiator pressure cap B Coolant recovery tank C Engine fan s If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 5 14 I ...

Page 209: ...here is a leak If you run the engine it could losea 1 1coolant That could cause an enginefire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t coveredby your warranty If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal ...

Page 210: ...or some other liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolantwarning system isset for the propercoolantmix CAUTION Continued JAUTION Continu With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t getthe overheat warning Your enginecould catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NO...

Page 211: ...arts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 17 ...

Page 212: ...ey are under pressure and if youturn the pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system includingthe radiatorpressure cap is hot Waitfor the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if youever have to turn the pressure cap 5 18 ...

Page 213: ... and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Page 214: ...with theproper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the baseof the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolantrecovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put thecap back on thecoolant recovery tank but leave the radiatorpressure cap off 5 20 ...

Page 215: ...re of theproper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck untilthe level reaches the base of the filler neck 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall thepressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 21 ...

Page 216: ...ly disengages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likelyto leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout hereare a few tips about what to expect and whatto do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward thatside Take yourf...

Page 217: ... could be badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parkingbrake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be evenmore certain thevehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed That would bethe tire on the other side of the vehicle at the oppositeend Th...

Page 218: ...estowing A flat rear tire reduces clearance to removethe spare tire If there isless than 12inches 30 48cm between the ground and the rear bumper or any trailer hitch jack up the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground See Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Steps 4 through 8 in this section Unless your vehicle has a flat rear tire do not remove or restore atire frodto a stow...

Page 219: ...assenger seating arrangement the jack is secured in the rear passenger side corner of the vehicle Remove theretaining wing bolt andlift it off the mounting bracket Set the jackandjacking equipment near the flat tire For vans with the15passenger seating arrangement the jack is secured on the rearpassenger side floor of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting brack...

Page 220: ...t shaft Turn the ratchetcounterclockwiseto lower the spare tire to the ground If youare changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is alreadyjacked up use thejack handle and extension to hook the cable Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle If the retainer pulls out hook the inside of the wheel and pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle When the tire has beenlowered tilt the retainer ...

Page 221: ...NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive vehicle before the cable is restored B C Jacking Tool Storage A Socket B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension 5 27 ...

Page 222: ... handle extension B jack handle C socket D and the ratchet E Removing the Wheel Coversand Locking Wheel Nuts 1 You will needto take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts When using the ratchet andsocket make sure theDOWN side faces you 5 28 ...

Page 223: ...2 Loosen the plastic nut caps 3 Remove the center cap 5 29 ...

Page 224: ...th the DOWN side facing you use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Thejack has a bolton the end Attach thesocket end of the extension to thejack bolt Attach the ratchet to the extension with theUP side facing you 5 30 ...

Page 225: ...ck lift head a little Rear Position 4 Positionjack under the vehicleas shown Getting under a vehicle when it isjacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off thejack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 5 31 ...

Page 226: ...e vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into 5 Raise the vehicleby rotating the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle 6 Remove all the wheel nuts andtake off the flat tire 7 Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel ...

Page 227: ... cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off C WTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nutsmight come loose Your wheelcould fall off causing a serious accident i Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nutstoward the wheel Tighten each wheel nutby hand until the wheel is held against...

Page 228: ...heel nuts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 140lb ft 190Nm NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequenceand to the proper torque specification Put the wheelcover back on if you have one Remove any wheel blocks Remember that th...

Page 229: ...vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel making sure it is properlyattached 5 35 ...

Page 230: ...3 Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keep the 4 Attach the ratchet with the UP side facing you to cable tight extension 5 36 ...

Page 231: ... replace the jack cover If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t wantto do when your vehicleis stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help youget out when you re stuck but you must use caution I If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could beinjured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That...

Page 232: ...he wheels accelerator pedal while you shift and presslightly on too fast while shifting your transmission back spinningthe wheelsas little as possible Releasethe the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear and forth you can destroy your transmission If that doesn tget you out after a few tries you may or information about using tire chainson your vehicle ee Tire Chains in the Index need...

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Page 235: ...Control System Engine Oil GasolineEngine Air Cleaner Gasoline Engines Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6 32 6 32 6 40 6 41 6 49 6 50 6 54 6 55 6 55 6 55 6 56 6 57 6 58 6 59 6 63 6 66 6 67 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield WiperBlade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaningthe...

Page 236: ...in the Index Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see ServicingYour AirBag Equipped Vehicle inthe Index before attemptingto do your own service work You shouldkeep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any servicework you perform See MaintenanceRecord in the Index A CAUTIGN You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service w...

Page 237: ...less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if youhear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or driving up a hill That s normal and you don t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging It s the ...

Page 238: ...ir all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from formingin your engine and fuel system allowing your emission control system to function properly Therefore you should not have to aad anything to the fuel In addition gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in yourarea to he...

Page 239: ...an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors International Product Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently...

Page 240: ...nk is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then unscrew the capall the way While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise Be careful notto spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside ofYour Vehicle in theI...

Page 241: ...new cap be sureto get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood 1 To open the hood first pull this handle inside the vehicle It is just in front of the driver s side door frame near the floor 6 7 ...

Page 242: ...op from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge The underhood lamp will automatically comeon and stay on until the hood is closed Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release 6 8 ...

Page 243: ...the hood you llsee these items A Battery B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill E TransmissionDipstick E Air Cleaner G Power Steering Reservoir H Brake Master Cylinder I WindshieldWasherFluid ...

Page 244: ...electricfan Thingsthat burncan get onhot engine parts and start a fire Theseinclude liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could beburned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Before closing the hood be sure all thefiller caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the ...

Page 245: ...in your Warranty booklet These standards apply onlyto vehicles sold inthe United States Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of anydevice or element of design incorporated into any new vehiclefor the purpose of n...

Page 246: ...ntake Removal of the air cleaner silencer Reversing the air cleaner cover Exhaust Removalof the muffler and or resonator Removalof the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps Engine Oil Gasoline Engine If your vehicle hasa diesel engine see Engine Oil Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement It s a good ideato check yourengine oil every timeyou get fuel In order to get anaccurate reading theoil...

Page 247: ...s at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to add atleast one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil touse For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too muchoil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged 6 13 ...

Page 248: ...the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that theoil has been certified bythe American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry thisStarburst symbol If you change your own oil be sureyou use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have youroil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certifiedfo...

Page 249: ... above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil 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 therequirements for your vehicle If you are...

Page 250: ...p highway maintenance schedule Change the oiland filter every 7 500 miles 12 500k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highwayconditionscauses engine oil to break down slower What to Do with UsedOil Did youknow that usedengine oil contains certain elements that maybe unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on yo...

Page 251: ...ree clips Then tilt the top cover up and backto exposethe filter element 5 Install a new filter element with the folds in the down position Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replace the air cleaner See Normal Replacement Parts for the properfilter to use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter and crankcase ventilation filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in t...

Page 252: ...c TransmissionFluid When to CheckandChange A good time to check your automatic transmissionfluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both thefluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000 k m if the vehicle sGVWR is over 8 600or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher In hill...

Page 253: ... 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmedup by driving about 15miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C drive the vehicle inDRIVE D until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ...

Page 254: ... P lever through eachgear range pausingfor about three seconds ineach range Then position the shift lever inPARK P Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with aclean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in allthe way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 6 ...

Page 255: ...the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluidto bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t ovefill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission Dam...

Page 256: ...dFluids and Lubricants inthe Index The cooling s stem in your vehicleis filled with DEX COOL8engine 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 The following explains your cooling s y s r e And how to add coolant when itis low Ifyou have a problem with engine overheating see E...

Page 257: ... Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminumparts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Addingonly plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolantmix will Your vehicle scoolantwarning system isset for the proper cool...

Page 258: ...engine radiator heater core and other parts If you haveto add coolant more thanfour times a year have yourdealer check your cooling system I NOTICE I If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extrainhibitors or additiveswhich claim to improvethe system Thesecan be harmful Checking Coolant When yob u r engine is cold the coolantlevel sho FULL COLD or a little higher uld be at 6 24 ...

Page 259: ...t mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it I You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engineparts Coolant contains ethyleneglycol and itwill burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up withthe overflow tube on the radiator filler neck N...

Page 260: ...ected and repaired How To Check Power SteeringFluid When theengine compartment is cool wipe thecap and top of the reservoirclean then unscrew thecap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace thecap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should beat the FULL COLD mark If necessary addonly enough fluid to bring the levelup to th...

Page 261: ...NOTICE 0 e 0 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for ...

Page 262: ...ake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir mightgo down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptablelevel during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes backup The other reason is that fluid is Zeaking out of the brakesystem If it is you should have If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The...

Page 263: ...nd below the top of each window What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluidfrom 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 fromentering the reservoir I I I CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system y...

Page 264: ...ediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly I The brake wear warning s...

Page 265: ...not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time youmake a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may needadjustment Adjust themby backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking syst...

Page 266: ... longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and theengine isn t running See Replacement Bulbs in the index for the proper types of bulbs to use Halogen Bulbs A CAUTION Batteries have acid that can Durn youand gas that canexplode You can be badlyhurt if you aren t careful...

Page 267: ... a composite system Sealed Beam Headlamps 2 Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector 3 Install a new headlamp 4 Reverse Steps 1through 3 to reinstall the headlamp 1 Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer Pull theretainer out and set it aside 6 33 ...

Page 268: ...the backof the headlamp on the driver sside by turning the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn 4 On the passenger side turn the bulb clockwise one quarter turn Also to remove the bulb on the passenger side you will needto move the battery 5 Install a new bulb Do not handle the glass partof the bulb 6 Reverse Steps 3 through 4 to reinstall the headlamp 6 34 ...

Page 269: ...mps To replace the front parkingkurn signal lamps 2 Remove the lamp from the grille 1 Remove the outer screws from the parkinghum signal lamp lens assembly There are either two or four screws depending on your vehicle s trim level ...

Page 270: ...move the bulbassembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to replace the bulb Turn the socket clockwiseto replace it in the lens assembly 1 Remove the screw from the topof the lens 6 36 ...

Page 271: ... grille 3 Remove thebulb by twisting it out of the socket Turn thebulb to remove it Install the newbulb 4 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Push the socket protector until youcan see the fasteners 6 37 ...

Page 272: ...3 Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench 4 Remove the hidden upper nuts 6 38 ...

Page 273: ...5 Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle 6 Turn the sockets counterclockwiseto remove ...

Page 274: ...iper Blade Replacement See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper typeof replacement blade Replacement bladescome in different types andare removed in different ways To remove the type with a release clip 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks intoa vertical position 6 40 ...

Page 275: ...sert from the blade assembly The Tires Your new vehiclecomes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your GM Warranty bookletfor details I CAUTI I Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloadingyour tires can cause overheating as aresult of too muchfriction You could havean...

Page 276: ...t Tire overloading Badwear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued I f your tires have toomuch air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damagefrom road hazards I When to Check Check your tires once a monthor more Also check the tire pressureof the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressu...

Page 277: ...ater in this section The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals FRT FRT 1 1 If your vehicle hassingle rear wheels always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here whenrotating your tires If your vehicle has dual rear w...

Page 278: ... if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off See Changinga Flat Tire in the Index When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires isto check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are...

Page 279: ...nderinflated the tire can overheat An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire You orothers couldbe injured Be sure all tires including the spare are properly inflated Buying New Tires To find out what kind andsize of tires you need look at the Certificationmirelabel The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire PerformanceCriteria Specification TPC Spec number on each ...

Page 280: ...senger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they mustalso conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparativerating based on the wearrate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government testcourse For example atire graded 150would wear one and ...

Page 281: ... Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and bestoverall performance Scheduled wheelalignment and wheelbalancing are not needed However if you notice unusualtire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wh...

Page 282: ...ration headlamp aim bumper height vehicleground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheelsetup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000and 6 000 miles 160 l 600 and 10000 k m of driving For proper torque see WheelNut Torque in the Index See Changinga Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Repl...

Page 283: ...e your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you useanything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the manufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open yourdoors or win...

Page 284: ...rea often A soft brush maybe used if stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area 5 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire only If youuse them don t saturate the stained area area immediatelyor it will set Using Foam TypeCleaner on Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vacuum and brush thearea to remove any loose dirt Always clean a wholetrim panel or section Mask sur...

Page 285: ...en 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 Stains caused by grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cream chewing gum cosmetic creams vegetable oils wax crayon tar andasphalt can b...

Page 286: ...et themoff quickly Usea clean cloth anda vinyVleather cleaner See your dealer forthis product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then letthe leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Never ...

Page 287: ... the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is notclear after using the windshield washer or if the wiperblade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GMGlass Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratchingglass cleaning powder GMPart No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water ...

Page 288: ...h or vehicle washing mild detergent soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasionalwaxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may benecessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaningproducts from your dealer See AppearanceCare and Materials in the Index Your GM manufacturedvehicle may have a basecoa...

Page 289: ...ap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly drywith a soft clean towel A wax may then beapplied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle throughan automatic car wash that hassilic...

Page 290: ...he underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris cancollect Dirt packedin 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 conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutantscan fall upon and attack paintedsurfaceson your vehicle ...

Page 291: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 57 ...

Page 292: ...omoutside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and thecertificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help youidentify your engine specifications and replacementparts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the front passenger door frame It s very hel...

Page 293: ...lamp wiring is protected by acircuit breaker in the lamp switch An electricaloverload will cause the lamps to flicker on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motoroverheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motorcools ...

Page 294: ...n t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Be sure to use the correct fuse If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some feature of your vehicle thatyou can get along without like theradio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is of the value you need ...

Page 295: ...RLModule HDLP Switch Keyless Entry Illumination Low Coolant Module CHIME Module DRAB Module Hazard LampdCHIME Module Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet ALDL License Plate Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps FrontSidemarkers Glove Box Ashtray SDM Wiper Motor Washer Pump A C A C Blower High Blower Relay HTDMirror Power Amp Cigarette Lighter Door Lock Relay LP Cluster HVAC Controls RR HVAC Controls IP Sw...

Page 296: ... Control Radio Battery Power Antenna PRNDL Automatic Transmission EVO Steering European Security System Rear Window Defog RR HVAC Controls HIGH MED LOW Relays Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Illumination Module Power Windows Do not use fuses of higher amperagethan those recommended above Fuse amperage levels are also imprinted on the fusepanel under the dash 6 62 ...

Page 297: ... Switch Starter Relay Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block Headlamp Switch Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays Heated 0 2 Sensors Mass Air Flow Sensor EGR Valve Solenoid Evap CanisterPurge Valve CrankshaftPosition Sensor Secondary Air Injection Relay Diesel Water inFuel Sensor Diesel Fuel Heater Diesel Glowplug Relay Diesel Wastegate Solenoid Diesel Air Conditioni...

Page 298: ... Pump Relay VCM PCM Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure Switch Capacities and Specifications Replacement Parts Replacementpart numbers listed in thissection are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If apart listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built or if youhave any questions please contact your GM ...

Page 299: ...ing System Capacity ENGINE VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 7400 W M R J QTJ VORTEC 5700 V8 R CSFI 1Without Rear Heater 11 Quarts 10 4 L 17Quarts 16 L 17Quarts 16 L 23 Quarts 21 8L VORTEC 7400 V8 J SF12 rlWith Rear Heater 8 14Quarts 13 2 L 20 Quarts 18 9 L 20 Quarts 18 9 L 26 Quarts 24 6L After refill the level MUST be checkedas outlined under Engine Cooling System in Section 5 All quant...

Page 300: ... 5L Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE QUANTITY Standard Tank 31Gallons 117 33L Optional Tank 55 Gallons 208 18 L All quantitiesare approximate 159 177 WheelbaseVehicles Only All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations in Section 5 Add one additional quart for RPO 5 Z 1and W O KL5 Models 6 66 ...

Page 301: ...Air Filter PartNo 1236C Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity I NOTICE R 134A refrigerantis not compatible with R 12 refrigerant inan air conditioning system R 12 in an R 134A systemwill cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning system performance TYPE QTY Front Only QTY Front and Rear Refrigerant 3 00lbs 1 36kg 4 875 lbs 2 21 kg R 134A Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...

Page 302: ...m LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front SidemarkerLamp Front Park and Turn Lamp Rear ParkingLamp Rear Stop and TurnLamp Back up Lamp Back up Lamp Rear Park Stop and Turn Lamp CHMSL License Plate Lamp UnderhoodLamp Reel Lamp TRADE NO H6054 6052 9005 TRADE NO 194 2357NA 3057 3057 3156 1156 1157 921 194 232 232 POWER RATING AT 12 8V WATTS 35 65 51 60 QTY 2 4 2 2 2 6 68 ...

Page 303: ... Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator Lamp Instrument Cluster Illumination Headlamp Beam Indicator Turn SignalIndicator Brake Warning Indicator SIR Air Bag Safety Belt Warning Check Gages Indicator Malfunction Indicator ServiceEngine Soon Lamp TRADENO 211 2 211 2 194 194 194 194 74 TRADE NO 74 74 194 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 QTY 3 6 2 214 1 1 4 QTY 1 1 6 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 6 69 ...

Page 304: ...b NOTES 6 70 ...

Page 305: ...sion control performance 7 2 7 4 7 5 7 5 7 6 Introduction Part A ScheduledMaintenance Services Short TripKity Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Tripmighway Definition 7 7 7 45 7 49 7 51 7 53 Long Trip Highway Intervals Part B Owner Checks and Services Part C PeriodicMaintenance Inspections Part D RecommendedFluids and Lubricants Part E Maintenance Record 7 1 ...

Page 306: ...onment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment Allrecommendedmaintenance 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 thelevel of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to k...

Page 307: ...publishes See Service and Owner Publications in theIndex Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easilydo to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Flui...

Page 308: ...o your dealer for your 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 inP a r tD Make sure whoever services you vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedulesare for vehicles that 0 carry...

Page 309: ... to break down soonex Short Trip City Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dusty conditions Shields ...

Page 310: ...s only summarize maintenance services Be suretofollow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages Follow this maintenanceschedule onZy if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty areaor used off paved roads Use the Short Trip City schedule for these conditions Drivin...

Page 311: ... first Every 50 000Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection Evaporative Control System Inspection Long TripmighwayIntervals Gasoline Engines Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 k m Spark Plug ...

Page 312: ...rvicesbe performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and reardriveline center splines A good time tocheck your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspection in Part C of this schedule Drive axle service see RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index forprop...

Page 313: ...dd fluid as needed See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 6 000 Miles 10 000 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 occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper...

Page 314: ...k axle fluid level and addfluid as DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pa...

Page 315: ...ry An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Vehicles With GVWR Above8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emissio...

Page 316: ...ol Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check axlefluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check axlefluid level and addfluid as...

Page 317: ... level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BYJ 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 occurs firs...

Page 318: ...rings or ateach brake relining whichever occurs first See footnote 0Replace fuel filter An Emission ControlService 0Replace air cleaner filter 0Vehicles WithG V M Above 8 500lbs Only Inspectshields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission ControlService Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States An Emission ControlService 0R...

Page 319: ...fluid as needed See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60 000 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 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 7 Chec...

Page 320: ...nd addfluid as needed Seefootnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluidas needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper r...

Page 321: ...d See footnote 0Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0Vehicles With GVWRAbove 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This isa Noise Emissio...

Page 322: ...e I7Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 50 000Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle sGVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where th...

Page 323: ... under anyof these conditions thefluid andfilter do not requirechanging DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Seefootnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILE...

Page 324: ... addfluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 57 000 Miles 95 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check...

Page 325: ...e or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote inspection Check all fuel an...

Page 326: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 63 000Miles 105 000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C lLubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid ...

Page 327: ...luid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 69 000Miles 115000 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 occurs first See footnote Check...

Page 328: ...d Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE I 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote or at each brake relining whichever occurs first in dustyconditions...

Page 329: ...rvice Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 78 000Miles 130000 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 occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotat...

Page 330: ...ddfluid as needed See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper...

Page 331: ...k axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote r I I I DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 90 000 Miles 150000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service C lLubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote 0Clean and repack thefront wheel bear...

Page 332: ... and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote See footnote An Emission Control Service 0Vehicles With GVWRAbove 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This isa Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERVICEDBY...

Page 333: ...d level and addfluid as needed See footnote 96 000 Miles 160 000 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 occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern...

Page 334: ...k axle fluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Sewice 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter if the vehicle sGVWR is over 8600 lbs orif the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly r...

Page 335: ...lter do not requirechanging 7 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 SERVICED B Y 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling sy...

Page 336: ...mit recall liability priorto the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the frontsuspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic...

Page 337: ...fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote An...

Page 338: ...Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE R 3 A 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection ...

Page 339: ...g whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Vehicles WithGVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This isa N...

Page 340: ...eeded See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check axlefluid level and addfluid as needed See footnote An Emission Contro...

Page 341: ...al information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 OV Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWRis over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing U...

Page 342: ...footnote I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first...

Page 343: ...hood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Sewice Applicable onlyto vehicles sold in the UnitedStates See footnote 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote inspection Check allfuel and vapor lines and hosesfor proper hook up routing and condition C...

Page 344: ...otnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 17Check axlefluid level and add flu...

Page 345: ...ation pattern and additional information Seefootnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check axlefluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in...

Page 346: ...or at each brake relining whichever occurs first See footnote 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Vehicles With GVWR Above8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace asrequired This isa Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United Stutes 0Rota...

Page 347: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle sGVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof...

Page 348: ...tions thefluid andfilter do not requirechanging 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission ControlService 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 andpressur...

Page 349: ... perform these underhood checks at eachfuelfill Engine Oil Level Check Check the 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 mixtureif necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washerf...

Page 350: ...ce Lubricate all hood hinges hood prop rod pivot fuel filler door rearcompartmenthinges latches locks and any moving seat hardware P a r tD tells you whatto use More frequent lubrication maybe required when exposed to a corrosiveenvironment Wiper Blade Check Starter Switch Check Inspect wiper bladesfor wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streakor miss areas o...

Page 351: ... start be sure you have enough around the vehicle It shouldbe parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be readyto apply theregular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don tstart the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move theshift lever out of PARK...

Page 352: ...egular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keepingyour foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until thevehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the...

Page 353: ...oses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc 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 a heat build up in thefloor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in t...

Page 354: ...em Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect discbrake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brakeadjustment You may needto have your brakes inspected more often if yourdriving habits or condi...

Page 355: ...M Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication FLUIDlLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant GM Part No 12377985or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category ...

Page 356: ...r equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Hood Hinges Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Multi Purpo...

Page 357: ...edafter the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance canbe added on the following record pages Also you shouldretain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 53 ...

Page 358: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 54 ...

Page 359: ...Maintenance Record SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 55 ...

Page 360: ...Maintenance Record 7 56 ...

Page 361: ...ion Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting SafetyDefects to the United States Government Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8 11 Order...

Page 362: ...ever ifa 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 8 2 ...

Page 363: ...1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the followingnumbers asappropriate 0 In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4 136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgi...

Page 364: ...eet 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited CustomerCommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting GMC please remember that your concer will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipmen...

Page 365: ...ivery Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station up to 4 00 will be covered Jump Start No start situations which require a battery jump start will be covered at nocharge Lock Out Replacement keys or locksmith service will be coveredat no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered atno charge within 10...

Page 366: ...ght lodgingif vehicle disablement occurs at least 150miles 240km from your home or rental property Please Note you will be required to obtain prior approval fromGMC Roadside Assistance and pay for expenses at the time of disablement Original receipts should be submitted to GMC Roadside Assistance for reimbursement A service representative will provide assistance when you call The Roadside Assistan...

Page 367: ...ilable 24 hours a day 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 is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New VehicleLimited Warrang GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program a...

Page 368: ...y another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair upto five day maximum All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by yourGMC dealership service management All requests should reflect actual costs up to and not toexceed the maximum allowable dollar limits Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehiclesto people under21...

Page 369: ... can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehiclerepairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Toassist in resolving these disagreements GMC voluntarily 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 This program is available free of charge to customers wh...

Page 370: ...er Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warrantyinformation REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately informthe National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...

Page 371: ...ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Consumer Relations 31 E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service ...

Page 372: ...fications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxlesand transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service informarlon needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended...

Page 373: ...ces are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in US funds To cover Canadian postage add 1150 plus the US order processing ...

Page 374: ...f i NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 375: ... Antenna Power 3 28 Antifreeze 6 22 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 53 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Appearance Care 6 49 Air Control Climate Control System 3 3 Appearance Care Materials 6 57 ArbitrationProgram 8 9 Audio Systems 3 8 Automatic Transmission TransmissionCheck 7 46 Transmission Fluid 6 18 TransmissionOperation 2 20 Transmission Park Mechanism Check 7 48 Axle Locking Rear 2 23 Axle Rear 6 22 A...

Page 376: ...on 1 44 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 44 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position 1 46 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 46 TopStrap 1 42 Where to Put 1 40 1 41 Cigarette Lighter 2 45 Circuit BreakersandFuses 6 60 Cleaner Air 6 17 Cleaning AluminumWheels 6 55 Fabric 6 50 Glass 6 53 InsideofYourGM 6 50 InstrumentPanel 6 52 Leather 6 52 Outside of Your GM 6 54 Special Problems 6 51...

Page 377: ...heet Metal 6 55 Daytime Running Lamps 2 40 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 54 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 10 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging 3 2 3 4 Defrosting 3 2 3 4 Dome Lamps 2 40 Door Locks 2 4 Sliding 2 11 Storagepocket 2 45 Swing Out Side 2 9 Drive Position Automatic Transmission 2 22 Driver Position 1 15 Driving City 4 19 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 20 InaBli...

Page 378: ...em 3 2 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 17 Finish Care 6 54 Finish Damage 6 56 First Gear AutomaticTransmission 2 22 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 FlatTire Changing 5 23 Fluids and Lubricants 7 51 ForeignCountries Fuel 6 5 French Language Manual 11 Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 35 Front Storage Area 2 44 FrontTowing 5 10 Fuel 6 3 Canada 6 5 Filling Your Tank 6 5 Gage 2 58 InForeign...

Page 379: ...lation Tire 6 42 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 43 Inspections 7 49 Brakesystem 7 50 Exhaust Systems 7 49 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 49 RearAxle 7 50 Steering 7 49 Suspension 7 49 Throttle Linkage 7 49 BrightnessControl 2 38 Cleaning 6 52 Cluster 2 48 FuseBlock 6 60 Interior Lamps 2 40 Jack Tire 5 25 Jump Starting 5 3 Keyless EntrySystem 2 6 Keys 2 2 Labels 4 27 Certification 4 27 Certification...

Page 380: ...hway Intervals 7 7 Owner Checks andServices 7 45 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 49 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 5 1 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 Short Trip CityDefinition 7 5 ShortTrip City Intervals 7 5 Maintenance Underbody 6 56 MaintenanceWhen Trailer Towing 4 37 MalfunctionIndicator Lamp 2 54 Manual FrontSeat 1 2 Mirrors 2 43 Convex Outside 2 44 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 43 P...

Page 381: ...ems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 11 Parking Radiator 5 19 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 25 Radio Reception 3 26 Radios 3 9 3 11 3 13 3 18 Rain Driving In 4 16 Reading Lamps 2 41 Rear Axle 6 22 Door Security Locks 2 5 Outside Seat Position 1 32 Seat Passengers 1 32 Towing 5 11 Rearview Mirror 2 43 Reclining Front Seatbacks 1 3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 51 Recovery Tank Coola...

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Page 383: ...atable Restraint 1 25 Symbols Vehicle v Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 37 TapePlayerCare 3 27 Temperature Control Climate Control System 3 2 TemperatureControl Passenger 3 5 Theft 2 15 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 23 Thermostat 6 26 Third Gear Automatic Transmission 2 22 TiltSteering Wheel 2 32 Time Setting the 3 8 Tire Chains 6 49 TireLoading 4 27 Tire LoadingInformationLabel 4 27 Tires 6 41 Alignmenta...

Page 384: ... Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 33 Turn SignaUMultifunction Lever 2 33 Turn SignalsWhen Towing a Trailer 4 36 Transmission Fluid TTYUsers 8 4 Underbody Maintenance 6 56 Underhood Lamp 2 42 Vehicle Control 4 6 DamageWarnings iv IdentificationNumber 6 58 VentilationSystem 3 7 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 46 Loading 4 27 Storage 6 32 Visors Sun 2 46 warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indica...

Page 385: ...er 2 35 Fluid 6 27 Fluid 2 35 Fluid Level Check 7 45 WindshieldWiper 2 34 Blade Replacement 6 40 Cleaning the Blades 6 53 Fuses 6 59 WinterDriving i 4 24 Wiring Headlamp 6 59 WreckerTowing 5 8 Wrench Wheel 5 26 9 11 ...

Page 386: ...ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK P6 24 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOODRELEASE P6 8 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 27 HOOD RELEASE FUEL DOOR P6 7 P6 5 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the indexin the back of the owner s manual 9 12 ...

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