GMC 1997 Suburban Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Suburban

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Page 3: ... drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if 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 looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when t o perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Cu...

Page 4: ...hicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you scll the vehicle please leave this manual i n it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A X9709 C First Edition f We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Natlonal Instilute tor A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer ...

Page 5: ... Use this Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn aboutthe features and controls foryour vehicle In this manual you ll find that pictures and words work together toexplain things quickly Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual It s an alphabetical l...

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

Page 7: ...your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS TURN RUNNING 0 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 ENGINE t COOLANT cc TEMP CHARGING 1 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE ...

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

Page 9: ... Are Questions Many People Ask About 1 39 Rear Seat Passengers 1 17 SafetyBelts They re for Everyone 1 45 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Safety Belts and the Answers 1 48 Children 1 22 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 61 Safety Belt Extender 1 30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 50 Child Restraints 1 31 Right Front Passenger Position 1 62 Replacing Restraint System Parts 1 31 Su...

Page 10: ...ovement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket split bench or full bench seat you can adjust it with this lever at the front of the seat Slide the lever at the front of the seat toward the passenger s side to unlock it Using your body slide the seat to where you w...

Page 11: ...rs open all of the doors will lockfive seconds afterthe cargo doorsare closed If the cargo doors are closed the vehicle doors will lockwhen a power door lock switch ispressed Child Security Locks If Equipped With this feature you can lock the rear side doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the button up to engage the security feature Move the button down to return the do...

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Page 13: ...up To lower the seat move the knob down To move the seat forward move the knob toward the front of the vehicle To move the seat rearward move the knob toward the rear of the vehicle You can alsoraise and lower the front and rear of the seat To raise the front of the seat move the front lever up To lower the front of the seat move the front lever down To raise the rear of the seat move the rear lev...

Page 14: ...e switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support To decrease support press and hold the rear of the rocker switch Let go of the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback move the lever rearward Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will g...

Page 15: ...because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neckor 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 pelvicbones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion havethe seatbackupright Then s...

Page 16: ...p or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure itis locked The front seatback folds forward to let you access the rear of the vehicle To fold a seatback forward pull this lever forward and tilt the seatback forward To return the seatback to the upright position just push the seatback rearward until it latches After returning the seat...

Page 17: ...ur vehicle have an easy entry feature Thismakes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat On vehicles equipped with the power driver s seat only the passenger s front seatwill have the easy entry feature To operate the seat pull forward on the topof the lever located at the side of the seatback and tilt the back forward toward the front of the vehicle When you do the seat bottom will release Just...

Page 18: ...placed under the rear seat When the seat is returned to the passenger position be sure the head restraints are installed properly Folding the Rear Seat 2 Door Utility Model If your vehicle has a rear seat the seat can be folded flat for more cargo space Before folding make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat When the seat is folded it will lay almost flat on the floor Detach the sto...

Page 19: ...ull the loop on the seatback forward and fold the seatback onto the seat cushion While the seat is in the foldedposition hang the latch plate end of the outer passenger position safety belts on the hooks at the top of each retractor cover out of the way To return the seat to the passenger position just liftup on the seatback and push it rearward until it latches 1 9 ...

Page 20: ...ety belt in the center armrest That way the center safety belt will be out of the way when the seat is folded and also will be easily available forpassengers to use when the seat is returned to the passenger position Also make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat When the seat is folded it will lay flat on the floor Set the head restraints aside When folding the seat first remove the...

Page 21: ...ts by sliding them out of the seat cushion Lift the seatback up and push rearward all the way Then lower the seat cushion until it latches in position After returning the seat to the passenger position return the head restraints to the top of the seatback Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure that the seat is securely in place If the latch plate portion of the center...

Page 22: ...lat on the floor When folding the seat first remove the head restraints Push the release buttons at the bottom of each head restraint height adjust post and slide the head restraint outof the height adjust tubes Set the head restraints aside for now You will stow them in their proper positions after you are done folding the seat To fold the seat pull up on the strap loop at the rear outer edge of ...

Page 23: ...on After returning the seat to the passenger position pull forward on the seatback and up on the cushion tomake sure the seat is locked into place If the latch plate portion of the center safety belt was put in the center armrest when the seat was folded take the latch plate portion out and place it on the seat Thatway the center position safety belt will be available forthe center rear seat passe...

Page 24: ...ssengers to use when getting out of the third seat To release the easy entry second seat lift up on the top of the release lever with your foot Push the top of the seatback forward and tilt it toward the front of the vehicle To return the seat to its regular position return the seatback to its upright position then push the whole seat rearward until it latches After returning the seat to its regul...

Page 25: ...eat If your vehicle has a rear seat it can be taken out for more cargo space Before removing the seat unlatch the outside passenger position safety belts from the seat frame To unlatch the safety belt press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling upon the safety belt Then hang the latch plate end of the belt on the hook at the topof the retractor cover ou...

Page 26: ... latches at the bottom of the seat over the hooks in the floor Pullup on the center release handle and let the seat drop into place Release the handle to let the seat latch close and make sure it locks into place Then move the seatback release lever at the right rear of the seat toward the center of the vehicle and raise the seatback After returning the seatback to the upright position push the se...

Page 27: ... You can hit things inside the vehicle or beejected from it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriou...

Page 28: ...s are rnild and s0rx Zcrashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety BeltsWork When...

Page 29: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 19 ...

Page 30: ... The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 20 ...

Page 31: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags whyshould I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag ...

Page 32: ...ty Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehic...

Page 33: ...kle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoul...

Page 34: ...to the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulderbelt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder ...

Page 35: ...y 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 shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 25 ...

Page 36: ...uckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there notat thepelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearestyou A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 26 ...

Page 37: ... armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt forcewould then be appliedat the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests I A The belt is over an armrest 1 27 ...

Page 38: ...ously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move toofar forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liveror spleen 1 28 ...

Page 39: ...ously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it A The belt is twisted across the body 1 29 ...

Page 40: ...ou can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 30 ...

Page 41: ...t system or air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are themost important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things insi...

Page 42: ... controlof the vehicle A CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safety belt There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG AIR BAG The system checks the air bag electrical system for m...

Page 43: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks 1 Where are theair bags The driver s a i rbag isin the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 33 ...

Page 44: ...vel will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflat ein rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in...

Page 45: ... Theparts of the bag that come into contact with you maybe warm but not too hot to touch Therewill be some smokeand dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing orfrom being able to steerthe vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates thereis dust in the air This dust couldcause breathing problemsfor ...

Page 46: ...coverings Servicing Your Air Bag EquippedVehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Servi...

Page 47: ...em from working properly Also the air bag systemmay not work properly if you relocate anyof the a i rbag 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 Procedurein this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index What i...

Page 48: ...ehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 38 ...

Page 49: ...he buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash An...

Page 50: ...Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 2 Door Utility and Suburban ...

Page 51: ...ake sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 2 Door Utility and Suburban 1 41 ...

Page 52: ...n a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden st...

Page 53: ...by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose ...

Page 54: ...2 Door Utility and Suburban Door Utility To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 44 ...

Page 55: ...led on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from theneck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for childrenwho have outgrown child restraintsand for smaller adults the comfort guides may beinstalled on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Remove theguide fr...

Page 56: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 46 ...

Page 57: ...that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder To remove and store thecomfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can takethem out from the guides Slide theguide onto the storage clip Make sure you remove the comfort guide from the belt before you fold arear seat down oruse an easy entry seat if your vehicle has one 1 47 ...

Page 58: ...lways be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bonesare so small thata regular belt might not stay low on thehips as it should Instead the belt will likely beover the child s abdomen Ina crash thebelt would apply force righton the child s abdomen which could cause seriousor ...

Page 59: ...a crash During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 1b 110kg force on your arms The baby would bealmost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infantrestraint 1 49 ...

Page 60: ...u put your child restraint in a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the backof a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraintin a rear seat ...

Page 61: ...nstall an anchor yourself your dealer cantell you how to do it Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 1 51 ...

Page 62: ...nstructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Page 63: ...hild restraint 7 Push and pull thechild restraint indifferent directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety beltand let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freelyagain and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 53 ...

Page 64: ... 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it alongthe belt 2 Put therestraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Page 65: ...l the child restraintin different down on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraintmaker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt Itwill be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenge...

Page 66: ... ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put arear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why 2 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as farback as it will go before s...

Page 67: ...nstructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in frontof the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 6 Pull the rest of the lapbelt all theway out of the retractor to set the lock 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 57 ...

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Page 69: ...hed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one personat a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restr...

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Page 71: ...s just touching the child s thighs This appliesbelt force to thechild s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be longenough for you The exte...

Page 72: ...covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision d...

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Page 75: ... Doors and How They Work Theft New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle Four wheel Drive Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shifting Out of PARK P 2 29 2 29 2 30 2 3 1 2 33 2 33 2 40 2 42 2 44 2 48 2 58 2 59 2 60 2 62 2 64 Parking OverThings That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re...

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

Page 77: ... and fall out When a door is locked the inside handlewon t openit Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are seve...

Page 78: ...ress the side of the power door lock switchmarked LOCK on either front door to lockall the doors at once Press the ribbed side of the switch to unlock all the doors at once On four door models the manual switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature 2 4 ...

Page 79: ... doors are closed If the cargo doors are closed the vehicle doors will lock when a power door lock switch is pressed Child SecurityLocks With this feature you can lock therear side doorsso they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the button up toengage the security feature Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the v...

Page 80: ... conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this devicemust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer...

Page 81: ...is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitteris lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealermatches the redacement transmitter toyour vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lo...

Page 82: ...stem The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand closeto your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for at least five seconds The ...

Page 83: ...panel openthem all the way If you have air outletson or under the See EngineExhaust in the Index Tailgate Glass and Tailgate If your vehicle has a tailgate you mustraise therear glass before lowering the tailgate To open the glass from the outside use your key With the key in the lock turn the key clockwise torelease the glass then lift it up To release the glass from the inside use the electric t...

Page 84: ...just 1 Open the door partway until the white mark on the check strap is fully outside the door edge If the end of the strap catchesthe pin on the door the door is open too far Then hold the strap at the white mark pull the strap toward you and open the door all the way To re engage the door check strap just close the door and the strap will catch the pin To close the doors closethe driver s sidedo...

Page 85: ...h you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your key out also locksyour transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot closeall windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in ...

Page 86: ...ith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings See Towinga Trailer in the Index for more information Avoid making hard stops for the first Don t tow a trailer during break in Ignition Positions Use your key to start your vehicle The key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions A C E ACCESSOR...

Page 87: ...n the steering wheel leftand rightwhile youturn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service StartingYour 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 wo...

Page 88: ...n t start or starts but then stops wait 15 seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform prop...

Page 89: ...e Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet d CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the...

Page 90: ...heater plugged in Theanswer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your GM dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever ...

Page 91: ...se your vehicle can t move easily A C U I J N It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running unlessyou have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re...

Page 92: ...ne doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal yourvehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shiftout of PARK P or N...

Page 93: ... go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually selectSECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can ...

Page 94: ...t satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive You should use 2 WHEEL HIGH 2H for most normal driving conditions I NOTICE Driving in the4 WHEEL HIGH 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L positions fora long time on dryor wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle ...

Page 95: ...Some delay between shifting into four wheel drive and the indicatbr s lighting is normal If the front axlelight four wheel drive have your dealer check your system The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of does not go out immediately after you shift out of the driver Use this lever to shift into and out of four wheel drive 2 21 ...

Page 96: ...icle is moving Your front axle may engage faster if you take your foot off of the accelerator for a few seconds after you shift In extremely cold weather it may benecessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4 WHEEL HIGH 4H To shift into or out of 4 WHEEL LOW 4L or N NEUTRAL 1 Slow the vehicle to a roll about 1 to 3 mph 2 to 5 kmk and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL N 2 Shift the transf...

Page 97: ...on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting If your four wheel drive vehiclehas the electronic transfer case the transfer case switches arebelow and to the left of the climate controls Use these switchesto shift intoand out of four wheel drive You can choose among three driving settings 2HI This settingis for drivingin most street and highway situations Your front axleis n...

Page 98: ...the shift unless your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph 4 8 k d h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N b ear and or moving the 4LO indicator light will flash Shifting from4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2H1 your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1t...

Page 99: ...ust above the parking brake pedal marked BRAKE RELEASE to releasethe parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off NOTICE Driving with theparking brake oncan cause your rearbrakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you couldalso damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill se...

Page 100: ... you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you have four wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll evenif your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gearI not inNEUTRAL N If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Steering Column Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot a...

Page 101: ...r vehicle withthe engine running Your vehiclecould move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drivewith a manual transfer case shift leverand your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free toroll even if your shift leveris in PARK P So be sure the transfer caseis in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N And if you leave the...

Page 102: ... pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift interlock system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and pus...

Page 103: ...ness and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle wasdamaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road orover road debris 0 Repairs weren t done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with...

Page 104: ...et out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engineis running unlessyou have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won tmove even when you reon fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shif...

Page 105: ...f you have the optional power windows the controls are on each of the side doors The driver s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACC or RUN Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window 2 31 ...

Page 106: ... power window switch has a lockout feature This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver s position when the frontdriver s side switch is in LOCK When the switch is moved to NORM the rear power windows will operate again Electric TailgateGlass Release Before operating your electric tailgate glass release see the caution under Your Doors and How They Work in this sect...

Page 107: ...r legs more room when you 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 lever to lock the wheel in place Multifunction Lever The leveron the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield W...

Page 108: ...e until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If you move the lever all the way up or down and the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t goon at all whenyou signal a turn check for burned out bulb...

Page 109: ...ob further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the knob to OFF Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear iceand snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers The ...

Page 110: ...nue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer If the fluid level is low in the washer fluid bottle you may not be able to wash your rear window If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Windshield Washer At the top of the lever...

Page 111: ...rk at speeds below 25 mph 40 kmh When you apply your brakes cruisecontrol shuts off 0 Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can t drive safelyat a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads 0 Crui...

Page 112: ...ruise control switch from ON to RIA ResumeIAccelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at RIA Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are...

Page 113: ...dal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruisecontrol speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed If the steepness of the hill caus...

Page 114: ...e headlamps Rotate the knob counterclockwise toOFF to turn off your lamps Rotate the thumb wheel next to the knob up to adjust instrument panel lights Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift indicator LED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on To turn on the dome lamps with the vehicle doors closed rotate the thumb wheel ...

Page 115: ...ill make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when 0 the ignition is on 0 the headlamp switch isoff and 0 the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on The oth...

Page 116: ...ED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on To turn on the dome lamps with the vehicle doors closed rotate the thumb wheel up to the second notch position Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When the doors are opened the dome lamps will come on if the dome lamp button is in the out position When all doors are closed or the dome l...

Page 117: ...osition With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open the door Reading Lamps If your vehicle has reading lamps press the button next to thelamp to turn the lamp on The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button located below the parkingheadlamp knob to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are open...

Page 118: ...may have an electrochromic inside Push or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark The rnirror also includesan eight point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven 2 44 ...

Page 119: ...ll display the compass heading When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strongmagnetic field interfering with t...

Page 120: ...true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give fizlse readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Use the COMP button located at the bottom of the mirror 2 Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 4 Press the COMP button on ...

Page 121: ...ft or R right The L I S of hood mounted air deflectors and convex add on mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror may be convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat I A convex mirror can make things likeother vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cuttoo sharply into the r...

Page 122: ...erhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener I To install the garage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the release button forward 2 Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close to the center of the opener as possible 3 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console...

Page 123: ... the button marked PUSH to make sure the garage door opener operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you should only have to push the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener i Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly ...

Page 124: ...door with the lenses facing out Rear Compartment The rear compartrnent can be used tostore a small like a book To open the rear compartment press the release bu located at the rear of the compartment door Instrument Panel Cupholder Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel item tton To use the cupholder pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open To close the cuphold...

Page 125: ...ngers o use There is also a drawer that slides outfrom the bottom of the console Your vehicle may have a memo holderattached to front of the console Use to hold pads of paper or similar items CassetteKompact Disc Holder the it Your vehicle may have a cassettekompact discholder at the front of the console The holder will storeup to four compact disc cases up to four cassette tape cases or any combi...

Page 126: ...rd you and then lift it up To insert the cupholder place it in the console Engage the rear tabs first and then press the front portion in place Armrest Storage Compartment If Equipped Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat To open it fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest Then let the lid pop up and swing ope...

Page 127: ... five conlpactdisc cases and up to six cassette tape cases The storagecompartment also has a foldingwriting table on the top of the armrest lid To use the writing table pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward Use it to hold pads of paper and a pen 2 53 ...

Page 128: ...tore a variety o f s1nal1items 4 DOOrUtility Rear Storage Compartment If you have a fo r door utility model it has a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver s side trim panel To open the compartment press down on the release latches and swing the compartment door open When closing the compartment press both latches down and move thedoor to the closed positio...

Page 129: ...hat it is securely reattached To use the shade pullthe shade handletoward the rear of the vehicle Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels To return the shade tothe shade holder pull up on the shade handleto release the shade posts from the retaining sockets Letthe shade move forward and latch the shadeposts into the front most retainingsockets If you have a c...

Page 130: ... the passenger s side trim panel Move the other end of the shade forward and hold it next to the driver s side trim panel slot Push the shade holder toward the passenger s side of the vehicle and place the tab in thedriver s side trim panel slot Make surethe tab goes all the way in the slot Lightly pullon the shade holder to make sureit is secure Then pull the shadeto the desired position and secu...

Page 131: ...rgo is properly loaded 0 Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index If small heavy objects are placed on the roof place the load in the area over the rear wheels behind the rear side door on Suburbans If you need to cut a piece of 3 8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and sid...

Page 132: ...our ashtrays To remove the front ashtray press the retainer spring and pivot the ashtray toward you To replace the ashtray place the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at the bottom of its mounting on thc instrument panel Then rotate the ashtray back to its original position Rear Ashtray To use a rear ashtray if you have them pull at the top of the ashtray door to flip the door open To re...

Page 133: ...t glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them out tohelp block glare at the front and side windows Your visor may have a strapto hold small items such as maps Some visors have an extender on the inside edge When the visor is down pull the extender out for extra glarecoverage at the front or side Some visors have mirrors with lights If the mirror has lights they will come on when yo...

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Page 135: ...udio System H Comfort Control System I Glove Box J Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Air Bag K Ashtray L Cupholder M Auxiliary Power Outlets N Storage Area or Compact Disc Player If Equipped 0 Rear Window Defogger Switch If Equipped P Tilt Lever If Equipped Q Parking Brake Release R Hood Release S Fuse Block 2 61 ...

Page 136: ...n shown Canadian similar Your instrument cluster is designedto let you know at a glancehow your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going abouthow much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 62 ...

Page 137: ...cle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to z...

Page 138: ...icate 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 doabout it Please follow this manual s advice Waitin...

Page 139: ...it will flash for a few seconds Then the light should go out This means the systemis ready If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may notwork properly Have your vehicle serviced rightaway The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turnthe ignitionkey to RUN If the light doesn t come on then hav...

Page 140: ...e is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide fu...

Page 141: ...stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may gocloser to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the lightis st...

Page 142: ...roblem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gage...

Page 143: ... technician in correctly diagnosingany malfunction NOTICE If youkeep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition ...

Page 144: ...the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should...

Page 145: ... of the proper fuel toturn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fixany mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Pressure Gage 0 80 The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when...

Page 146: ...il as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced I I NOTICE I Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Daytime Running Lamps DRL Indicator Light o 0 0 This light will go on whenever the DRL are on When it begins to get dark the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps 2 72 ...

Page 147: ...re or some other problem Check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones If they are have your vehicle servicedright away The high beam indicator is on whenever you use your high beam headlamps For more details about high beams see Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer earlier in this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights The signal indicator will come on whenever you signa...

Page 148: ...s fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a comer or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage For information on how ...

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Page 151: ...efogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo Radio Playing the Radio AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 3 15 3 19 3 20 3 24 3 26 3 28 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 30 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control CD Adapter Kit AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control Playing aCompact Disc in the Single Remote Disc Player The...

Page 152: ...on the control panel letsyou select the relative temperatureof the airflowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery The control knob can be placed in any position between any two mode settings to blend the flow of air fl VENT This setting directs air through the ins...

Page 153: ...e temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independentlyof the function knob setting Move the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Movethe knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery...

Page 154: ... your vehicle has rear air conditioning without rear heater the controls are locatedabove the front and second seats Thefront and rear overhead controls let you increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents To operate the rear air conditioning system the front air conditioning system must be on With the front air conditioningsystem off the rear system controls can be used to circulate air in...

Page 155: ...knob to REAR CNTL Then the rear control can be used to increase and decrease theairflow To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents move the switch marked REAR HEAT to the blower speed you want The knobhas three speed positions To increase the flow of heated air move the switch toward HIGH To decrease the flow of heated air move it toward LOW To turn the fan off move th...

Page 156: ... for cooler air turn the knob counterclockwise To regulate the airflow location adjust the center knob on the control panel Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent airflow or counterclockwise forheadliner vent airflow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioningand the floor vents for heating The control knob can be set to any blend setting To adjust the airflow speed turn the fan contro...

Page 157: ...off recirculation after the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature When the right knob on the control panel is between HEATER and DEFROST the recirculation featurewill not function The A C button between the temperature and mode knobs allowsthe air coming into your vehicle to be cooled Thissetting is useful for normal cooling on hot days When you use A C with the recirculation button p...

Page 158: ...pplies outsideair to the inside of yourvehicle when it is moving W i t h the side windows closed air will flowinto the h a t airinlet grilles though the vehicle and out the air exhaust valves Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater qr the air conditioningfanis running unless you have the recirculation button pushed in For more infomation on the recirculationbutton see AirC onditiQn...

Page 159: ...When you close an outlet it will increase the flow of air coming out of any outlets that are open These outlets do not completely shut off airflow when in a closed vent position When you enter avehicle in coldweather turn the blower fanto HIfor a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the a...

Page 160: ...is button next to the fan control knob The rear windowdefogger will only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN For best results first clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes If you need additional warming time press the button again You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button Do not attach a temporary v...

Page 161: ...ect hour appears on the display Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off press RECALL or HWMIN and the ti me will be displayed for afew seconds Thereis an initial two second delay before the clock goes into th...

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Page 163: ...M FMl and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to thenext lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set upto 21 stations seven A M seven FMl and seven FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 ...

Page 164: ...l scan through and playeach preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations Settingthe Tone BASS Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting theSpeakers BA...

Page 165: ...ayer while listeningto the radio it may becomewann CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The rad...

Page 166: ...sition when you re not using it 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 The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station un...

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

Page 168: ... theSEEK operation PROG 2 Press this button to switch from one side of the tape to the other NEXT 3 Press the NEXT button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection A minimum three second blank gap is required forthe player to stop at the beginning of the selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEER operation Thesound will mute while searching for the next selection ...

Page 169: ...ned It will still play tapes but you should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radiowill display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player aft...

Page 170: ...ary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same toyou as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each detent on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at a faster rate of speed Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM F M 1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press this kn...

Page 171: ...n istoo weak for the location youare in the radio display will show the channel number PI P6 for several seconds before advancingto the next preset station Setting the Tone BASS Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass When the BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank TREB Pre...

Page 172: ...isc should play CD and a CD symbol will also appear on the display Anytime you are playing a CD the letters CD will be next to the CD symbol If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display it could be that You are driving on a very rough road The disc should play when the road gets smoother 0 The disc is upside down 0 It is dirty scratched or wet It is very humid If so wait about an hour...

Page 173: ...the CD mode press this button to stop playing the CD and play the radio The CD symbol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either AM FM 1 or FM2 If the radio is turned off the disc staysin the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped CD AUX To switch between the player and the radio when a discis playing press the AM FM button To return to the player press C...

Page 174: ...been ejected but is still sitting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately 30 seconds Thisprotects the disc and player from damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT When a disc is in the player a CD...

Page 175: ...M Press P SCAN to enter the random play mode RANDOM will appear on the display While in this mode the tracks on the discs will be played in random order If you press SEEK PREV or NEXT while in the random mode the previous or next track will be scanned randomly Press P SCAN again to turn off RANDOM and return to normal operation RECALL Press this button to see what track is currently playing Press ...

Page 176: ...f you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999and keep it in a safeplace separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the displa...

Page 177: ...ur code contact your dealer Disabling theTheft DeterrentFeature 1 Turn the ignition toACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to makethe first oneor two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM af...

Page 178: ...mal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like atape player CB radio mobile...

Page 179: ... the cassette to eject while cleaning because your unit is equipped with a cut tape feature To temporarily override this feature for vehicles with Automatic Tone Control forone insertion turn on the ignition then turn the radio off and press and hold TAPE AUX until the tape symbol flashes on the display then insert the cassette again For vehicles without Automatic Tone Control press both SEEK arro...

Page 180: ...ses or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges orthe edge of the hole and the outer edge Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast anten...

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Page 183: ... 4 12 4 13 4 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Other Vehicles Loss of Control Driving Guidelines 4 28 4 30 4 32 4 33 4 34 4 35 4 36 4 38 4 42 4 44 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 ...

Page 184: ...ey might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national trage...

Page 185: ...ever to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed The drinker s body weight The amount o...

Page 186: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills...

Page 187: ... in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver orpassenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment ca...

Page 188: ...our foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 314 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m T...

Page 189: ...rakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronicbraking system that will help prevent a braking skid Wh...

Page 190: ... is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than anydriver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around theobstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and con...

Page 191: ... take much more effort Variable Effort Steering This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate toyour vehicle speed Steeringis easier at lower speeds formaneuvering and parking ease As your vehicle speed increases the steering effort also increases At highway speeds the amount of steering effort is increased for vehicle control and stability Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s imp...

Page 192: ...to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are timeswhen steering can be more effective than braking For example youcome over a hill and finda truck stoppedin your lane or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere or a child dar...

Page 193: ...ingat all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD RECOVE QUARTER TURN SLOW DOWN edge o f paved surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery shouldbe fairly easy Easeoff the accelerator and then if there is nothing in th...

Page 194: ...ates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on yourside of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching trdfic 0 Do not get tooclose to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won ...

Page 195: ...p Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape routeor area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoidmost skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspondto your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your ...

Page 196: ...ad allowing you to anticipate problems They are not designed for cornering at the sarne speeds as conventional two wheel drive vehiclesany more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions If at all possible avoid sharp turnsor abrupt maneuvers As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in lossof control o...

Page 197: ...e heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can 0 Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t toss things around 0 0 0 Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks canbe thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers couldbe injured Keep cargo below the topof the seatb...

Page 198: ...ehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also agood idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other ca...

Page 199: ...in You need to befamiliar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Sufnce Corzditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding w...

Page 200: ... can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Driving on Off Ro...

Page 201: ... some other things to consideras you approach a hill Is there a constant incline ordoes the hill get sharply steeper in places Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surfice cause tire slipping 0 Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won t have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts 0 What s beyond...

Page 202: ...ose traction slide sideways and possibly rollover You could be seriously injured or killed When drivingup hills always try togo straight up 0 Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of 0 Attach a flagto the vehicle to make you more visible the hill to approaching traffic on trails or hills 0 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to 0 Use your headlamps even during the day They m...

Page 203: ...wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when go...

Page 204: ...o not shift the transfer case toNEUTRAL N when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear C UTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause yourvehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P This is because the NEUTRAL N position on the transfer case overrides the transmission I f you are going to leave yourvehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK P But do n...

Page 205: ...den creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks Heavy braking whengoing down a hill cancause your brakes to overheatand fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly whendescendinga hill and use a low gear tokeep vehicle speed under control If you decide you can go down a hili safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gea...

Page 206: ...he parking brake 0 0 When drivingdownhill avoid turns that take you 0 Shift to PARK P and while still braking restart across the incline of the hill A hill that s not too the engine steep todrive down may be too steep to drive across You could roll over if you don t drive straight down Shift back to a low gear release the parking brake Never go downhill with the transmission in brakes will have to...

Page 207: ... sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across arock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to driveacross an incline Justbecause the trail go...

Page 208: ...ay well clear of the rollover path Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When youdrivein mud snow or sand your wheels won t get good traction You can t accelerateas quickly turning is more difficult and you ll need longer braking distances It s best to use a low gear when you re in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don t get stuck...

Page 209: ...Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off road driving problems But heavy rain can mean flash flooding and flood waters demand extreme caution Find o...

Page 210: ...aking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent servicedue to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be im...

Page 211: ...ght They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two oreven several seconds foryour eyes to readjust to the dark When you are facedwith severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or avehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly i...

Page 212: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield 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 w...

Page 213: ...al lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or i...

Page 214: ...derbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in t...

Page 215: ...e time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic lightis there because the corner is busy enoughto need it When a lightturns green andjust before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways tu...

Page 216: ...e there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharpl...

Page 217: ...ame scenery along with thehum of the tires on the road the droneof the engine andthe rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t letit happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle i...

Page 218: ...rips safer and more enjoyable See Off Road Driving in the Index for information about driving off road Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads 0 Know how to godown hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine dosome of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when yo...

Page 219: ...rt There couldbe assist yourbrakes on a steepdownhill slope somethinginyour lane likeastalled car oranaccident Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane I I 0 You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a fallingrocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action I A CAU1ION Coasting downhill i...

Page 220: ...ctive warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or acouple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving onSnow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and th...

Page 221: ... until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clearroad 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 oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see apatch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on ...

Page 222: ...e some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow If you have no blankets or extraclothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm Put on extra clothing o...

Page 223: ... you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery or batteries to restart the vehicle and possibly for signalinglater on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile If you have a diesel engine you may have to run it...

Page 224: ...he maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWRfor your vehicle or the GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle The Certif...

Page 225: ... tools packages or anything else they go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop orturn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going A L CAUTION Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put things in the cargo areaof your vehicle Never stack heavier things like suitcases Try to spread the weight evenly inside thevehicle so...

Page 226: ...pull a trailer correctly follow the advicein thispart andsee yourGM dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing If yours was built with trailering options asmany are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel ...

Page 227: ... in OVERDRIVE a You may want to shiftthe transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight 0 the weight of the trailer the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailersafely be It d...

Page 228: ... Diesel Axle Ratio 3 08 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 42 3 73 3 42 Max Trailer Wt 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 6 000lbs 2 724kg 7 000 lbs 3 178 kg 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg 6 500lbs 2 951 kg 6 000 lbs 2 724kg 7 000 lbs 3 178kg 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg 6 500lbs 2 951 kg 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg 5 000 lbs 2 270kg 6 000 lbs 2 724kg 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 4 46 ...

Page 229: ...7 4L Axle Ratio 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 Max Trailer Wt 6 000lbs 2 724kg 7 500 Ibs 3 405 kg 6 500 lbs 2 951 kg 8 000 lbs 3 632 kg 8 500 lbs 3 859 kg 10 000lbs 4 540 kg 7 000 lbs 3 178kg 6 000 lbs 2 724 kg 7 500 lbs 3 405 kg 8 000 lbs 3 632 kg 10 000Ibs 4 540kg 4 47 ...

Page 230: ...n it and the peoplewho will be riding in the vehicle And if youwill tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle inthe Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B ...

Page 231: ... mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size Thisequipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust...

Page 232: ...id to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailerwith your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust inthe Index To maximize your safety when to...

Page 233: ...slets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure thatthe load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer 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 you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pass...

Page 234: ... On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steepdowngrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70k d h to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you have an automatic transmission you c...

Page 235: ...ly your parking brake and then shift toPARK P 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N 6 Release the regular brakes It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or other...

Page 236: ...rt your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness A seven wire harness is stored under the rear of your vehicle between the frame rails An electrical connector will need to be added at the trailer end of the harness by a qualified electrical technician For additional trailer wiring and towing information please consult your dealer Securely attach...

Page 237: ...uld damage the transfer case or transmission When having a PTO installed on your vehicle make sure that it will not exceed 35 hp I I Before using a PTO refer to the manufacturer s or installer s instructions Use the regular brakes set the parking brake or block the wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling NOTICE Using a PTO while operating in one place before the vehicle has reached normal operati...

Page 238: ...vehicle shift the transmission into the gear you want Then shift the transfer case into the range you want if you have four wheel drive apply the regular brakes and release the parking brake Using a Transfer CaseMounted Power Take Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set the parking brake Turn the ignition off Shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL N Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL N Engage the PTO If you are goin...

Page 239: ...e using the bumper to tow a trailer you must remove the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball You must also remove both outer cutouts to attachthe trailer safety chains To remove the pad lift the edge of the pad from the rear of the bumper and swing it forward When the pad releases fromthe bumper holes lift the pad off 4 57 ...

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Page 241: ... road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 1 1 Hazard Wdrning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Gasoline Engines 5 13 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 22 5 39 Cooling System Gasoline Engines Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 242: ...shers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamm will flash on and off To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers areon your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 243: ...ostly damag to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your vehicle warranty Trying to start your vehicle bypushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle With an automatic transmission itwon t start thatway 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumpercables can reach but be surethe vehicle s aren t touching ...

Page 244: ... the engineis not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas toexplode People have been hurt doingthis and some havebeen blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the batteries have enough water You don t need toadd water to the Delco Freedom battery or batteries installedi...

Page 245: ...ative will go to negative or ametal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too A CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engines are running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remot...

Page 246: ...ve terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative cable Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to thedead battery It goes to aheavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 6 ...

Page 247: ... battery is much less 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle withthe dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other orany other metal A Heavy Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7 ...

Page 248: ... rear wheel drive orthat it has the four wheel drive option The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and transfer case if you have one If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains these towing instructions The operator may want to see them To help avoid injury...

Page 249: ... drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels be sure to follow thespeed and distance restrictions laterin this section or your transmission will be damaged If these limitations must be exceeded then the drive wheels have to be supported on a dolly If your vehicle is four wheel drive with a manual transfer case use the following directions I Turn the ignition key t...

Page 250: ...Towing From the Rear NOTICE Ifyourvehicle is equippedwith am a n u a lor electric shifttransfer case a towing dolly must be used under the front wheels orvehicle powertrain damage will o c c a r 5 10 ...

Page 251: ...you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If you...

Page 252: ... overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe driveslower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fastas normal idle speed Bring theengine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three ...

Page 253: ...g the auxiliary electric fan under thehood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Coolant Recovery Tank 3 Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan s 5 13 ...

Page 254: ... t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by push...

Page 255: ...be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix CAUTION Continued With plain water or the wrong m i x your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or otherscould be burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX...

Page 256: ... hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is ator above the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it 5 16 ...

Page 257: ...under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 17 ...

Page 258: ...p 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 tamingthe pressure cap but now push down as you tuyrJ it Remove the pressure cap ...

Page 259: ... with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the fillerneck 4 Then f d the coolant recoveryt a n kto the COLD mark 5 Put the cap backon the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 19 ...

Page 260: ...iller neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL TM coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 20 ...

Page 261: ...utch disengages It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the ac...

Page 262: ... tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL N 4 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed That would be the tire on the...

Page 263: ...emove the spare tire first open the tire cover if you have one Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take it and the adapter off the bolt Take the tire outof the vehicle and remove the tire cover c On four door utility models the spare tire may be stored under the vehicle in an underbody carrier 4 DOOr Utility Models D A Hoist Assembly B Hoist Shaft C Ratchet D Jack Handle E Retainer E Valve Stem...

Page 264: ...r the vehicle When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening Put the spare tire near the flat tire If your two door utility model has ajack cover turn the wing nut counterclockwiseand take the cover off To take thejack out turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off Take the jack and storage box out ...

Page 265: ...ng other emergency situations Remember to replace them with the jack so you will have them if needed later If your Suburban has a jackcover lift the tab up to release the cover then take itoff To take the jack out turn the wing nut counterclockwise and takeit and the retainer off Take the jackand storage box out and take the tools out of the box Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves sec...

Page 266: ...he jack A the jack handle extension B jack handle C wheel wrench D and the ratchet E The jack handle extension is used if the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle Attach thejack handle andjack handle extension if needed to thejack 5 26 ...

Page 267: ...king DOWN Marking One sideof the ratchet has an UP marking The other side has aDOWN marking With the UP marking on the ratchet facing you rotate the ratchet clockwise That will lift thejack head a little 5 27 ...

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Page 269: ...etween the spring and the shock absorber I I A CAUTION Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle when it issupported onlyby a jack I NOTICE Raising yourvehicle withthe jack improperly positioned will damage thevehicle or may allow the vehicle to falloff the jack Be sure to fit the jack lif...

Page 270: ...by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove nuts and flat tire all the wheel take off the 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 30 ...

Page 271: ...n an emergency you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs ornuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheelcould fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut byhand...

Page 272: ... the jack completely 10 Tighten the nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise 9 Tighten each wheel nut clockwise Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident CAUTION Continued 5 32 ...

Page 273: ...f turn with the ratchet and wheel wrench Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire where the spare tire is stored Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly Fit the storage box on the bracket with the bo...

Page 274: ...mply reversing the removal procedure described earlier Jacking Tool Storage A Wheel Wrench B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension D E Jack Storage 2 Door Utility Model A Retainer B Nut C Jack D Jack Storage Box E Bracket 5 34 ...

Page 275: ... DOOr Utility Model Passenger s Side If Equipped A Retainer B Nut C Jack D Jack Storage Box E Bracket Jack Storage 4 DOOr Utility Model Driver s Side If Equipped A Retainer B Nut C Jack D Jack Storage Box E Bracket 5 35 ...

Page 276: ... vehicle has one Put the flat tire in the cargo areaof the vehicle over the retainer bolt Slide the adapter onto the bolt in the proper location for your model and put the wing nut on Turn the wing nut clockwise until the adapter is tight and secure against the wheel Close the tire cover if you have one Jack Storage Suburban A Retainer B Nut C Jack Storage Box D Bracket E Jack 5 36 ...

Page 277: ...Tire or Lower Hole and Pin for LT245 P245 and P235 Tires Be sure the J bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire sizeas shown 1 I Bolt 2 J Bolt 3 Carrier 4 SpareTire 5 Adapter Spare Tire Suburban 6 Nut 7 Cover 8 Use Lower Adapter Hole for 8 Lug Rim Only Be sure the J bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown 5 37 ...

Page 278: ...he rear of the vehicle Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening Make sure that the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel Attach the ratchet with the UP mark facing you near the hook at the end of thejack handle Insert the other end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle ...

Page 279: ...mission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transmission back and forth y...

Page 280: ...he accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you mayneed to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see TowingYour Vehicle in the Index Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery hooks areprovided at the front of your vehicle You may nee...

Page 281: ...raight out Never pull on the hooksat a sidewaysangle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back I NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehiclecould be damaged and it would not be coveredby warranty 5 41 ...

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Page 283: ...der the Hood Engine Oil Gasoline Engine Air Cleaner Gasoline Engines Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Four wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6 36 6 37 6 44 6 44 6 52 6 53 6 56 6 57 6 59 6 60 6 6 1 6 62 6 67 6 69 6 70 6 72 Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the...

Page 284: ...hicle than this manual GM trained and supported service people can To order the proper service manual see Service We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting and Owner Publications in the Index to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index E l n Demo You shoul...

Page 285: ...y cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your GM dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the Diesel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum i...

Page 286: ... satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type ...

Page 287: ...an corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasoline Engines If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States orCanada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuelnot recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caus...

Page 288: ...or on the left side of your vehicle a Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smokeif you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline 6 6 ...

Page 289: ...ned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the capall the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the I...

Page 290: ...g Things Underthe Hood CAUm 3N I If your vehicle has air conditioning the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTUN I Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and 1 start afire These include liquids like gasoline or diesel fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield...

Page 291: ...p on the secondary hood release locatedjust to thepassenger s side of the centerof the grill Lift the hood If your vehicle has air conditioning it mayhave an auxiliary engine fanin addition to the belt driven fan Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps areon properly Pull down the hood and close it firmly 6 9 ...

Page 292: ... VORTEC 5700 Engine When you lift up the hood you ll see 6 10 ...

Page 293: ...t Recovery Tank E Air Filter Restriction Indicator E Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Fan I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Engine Oil Fill K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir M Fuse Relay Center 6 11 ...

Page 294: ... VORTEC 7400 Engine When you lift up the hood you ll see 1 a 6 12 ...

Page 295: ...r D Radiator Cap E Air Filter Restriction Indicator F Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H I J K L Engine Oil Fill Fan Power SteeringFluid Reservoir Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir M FuseRelay Center 6 13 ...

Page 296: ... vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger s side of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Checking EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove...

Page 297: ...he engine near the radiator Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking forthe Starburst symbol Thissymbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which do...

Page 298: ...ve These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 1 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failureto use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are i...

Page 299: ...lice taxi or othercommercial application Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner If any one of these is true for your vehicle then you need to change your oil and filter every 3 000miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever occurs first Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used ...

Page 300: ...needs to beserviced The indicator is located in the air intake tube between the air cleaner and the engine See Owner Checks and Services in the Index to determine when to check the indicator If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is green no air filter service is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced 6 18 ...

Page 301: ...rt as possible Clean the filter sealing surfaceof the ductand the filter housing Install the new filter by pushing it all the way to the stop on the duct Install the duct and the filter intothe air cleaner housing Make sure that the duct fitsproperly into the housing Install the coverand fasten the two retaining clips After the air filter is properly serviced the indicator should be reset Push the...

Page 302: ...when you re driving i Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hil...

Page 303: ... be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up 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 in THIRD 3 until the engine temperaturegage moves and then remains steady for 10minutes Then follow the hot check procedures Checking Transmissio...

Page 304: ... three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for threeminutes or more Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 1 The redtransmission dipstick is located at the rearof the enginecompartment on the passenger s side Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel then pull itback out again 2...

Page 305: ...e transmissionfluid HOT A COLD check is used only as areference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to 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 Dun t ove lZ r NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatictransmission Damage...

Page 306: ...nough lubricant to raisethe level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Four wheelDrive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer...

Page 307: ...to theMaintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services inthe Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to a...

Page 308: ... explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your vehicle will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning gage...

Page 309: ... engine could get too hot butyou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others couldbe burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an impropercoolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in themix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core ...

Page 310: ...recovery tunk L I Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engineand radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spil...

Page 311: ... on the radiator filler neck Thermostat The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your ther...

Page 312: ...tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind offluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can C L I S leaks and damage hoses and seals Wi...

Page 313: ... washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansionif freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It c...

Page 314: ...em If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others couldbe burned and your vehiclecould be damaged Add brake fluid only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to brake lining wear Whellnew linings are put in the f...

Page 315: ...e reservoir I You can check the brake fluidwithout taking off the cap Just lookat the window on the brake fluid reservoir The fluid levelshould be above MIN If it isn t have your brake system checked to seeif there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above MIN and below the top of the window With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes...

Page 316: ...s and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brakepads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may cane and when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly 2 00 or be heard all thetime your vehicleis moving except I The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakeswon t work well That could lead to an accident Whenyou...

Page 317: ... a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing LIPand firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work we...

Page 318: ...nd a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump...

Page 319: ...ement Bulbs in the Index aloge Bulbs I Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sureto read and follow the instructionson the bulb package Sealed Beam Headlamps 2 Pull the headlamp out a 1 nd 1 Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer emovethe retainer 6 37 ...

Page 320: ...amn I 4 5 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place Install the retainer to the headlamp and tighten the screws Composite Headlamps 1 Remove the two screws at the top of the radiator support 2 Pull the headlamp lens assembly out ...

Page 321: ...in the electrical connector 7 Put the headlarnp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the two screws Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam Headlamps 1 Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly 2 Remove the lamp assembly by swinging it out from the inside edge and sliding it out at the outside edge 6 39 ...

Page 322: ...press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight 7 Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until it locks 8 Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps I Remove the screws and take out the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly 2 Squeeze the tab on the side of the l...

Page 323: ...n on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until it locks Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws Sidemarker Lampswith Sealed Beam and Composite Headlamps 2 Reach through the opening and turn the sidemarker bulb socket to the left and remove it 6 41 ...

Page 324: ...lace the parking turn signal lamp assembly and tighten the screws Center High MountedStoplamp CHMSL The individual bulbs i n the CHMSL are not replaceable See your dealer for assistance Roof Marker Lamps I Remove the screws and lift off the lens 2 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 3 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it i n until it is tight 4 Replace the lens and tighten the screws 6 ...

Page 325: ...e a magnetic screwdriverwhen removing the screws 5 6 7 a 9 4 Remove the screws from the bulbretainer and take the bulb retaineroff of the lamp assembly Pull theold bulb straight out of the socket Put in anew bulb and push it in until itis tight Replace the bulb retainer Replace therear lamp assembly and tighten the screws You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver when installing the screws Close ...

Page 326: ...of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 Tires Your new vehicle comes 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 booklet for details A CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result o...

Page 327: ...tion Tire Pressure The CertificationRire label which is on the rear edgeof the driver s door or on the incomplete vehicle document in the cab shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting forat least three hours or drivenno more than 1 mile 1 6km You can operate some vehicles at reduced inflation pressures onlywhen you ll be carryin...

Page 328: ...ven when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaksby keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000to 8 000 miles 10000 to 13000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It sTime for New ...

Page 329: ... you can use a cloth or a papertowel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When rotating your tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on theCertificatioflire label Make certain th...

Page 330: ...ion of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certificationmire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a TirePerformance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give prop...

Page 331: ...r cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wear one and...

Page 332: ... wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels ma...

Page 333: ...life brake cooling speedometeror odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis YON Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous You can t knowhow it s been used or how farit s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel usea new GM original equipmentwheel Tire Chains ...

Page 334: ... and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting yourvehicle stop and retighten them If the contactcontinues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot pa...

Page 335: ...n A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area 5 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam TypeCleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole triln panel or section Mask surrounding trim al...

Page 336: ...en treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6 167 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stai...

Page 337: ...tains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Clean with cool water and allow to dry 3 If a stain remains cleanit with solvent type cleaner 0 Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cl...

Page 338: ...ls on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window anelectric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade...

Page 339: ...e flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface orthey could stain Dry the finish with a soft cleanchamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratchesand water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses Use lukewarm or coldwater a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or carwashing mild detergent soapto clean exterior lamps and l...

Page 340: ...ater is all that is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a so...

Page 341: ...nce Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur onthe underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan colle...

Page 342: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 60 ...

Page 343: ...icle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the glove box It s very helpful if you ever ne...

Page 344: ...p wiring is protected by a circuitbreaker in the lamp switch An electrical overload will cause the lamps to flickeron and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due toheavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Althou...

Page 345: ...lace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some featureof your vehicle that you can get alongwithout like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuseblock ...

Page 346: ...tch Keyless Entry Low Coolant Module Tlluminated Entry Module DRAC Diesel Engine Rear Comfort Controls Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet Air Bag System License Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Roof Marker Lamps Tailgate Lamps Front Sidemarkers Fog Lamp Relay Door Switch Illumination Fender Lamps Headlamp Switch Illumination Air Bag System Wiper Motor Washer Pump A C A C Blower High Blower Relay Po...

Page 347: ...Not Used Rear Wiper Rear Washer Pump Front Axle 4WD Indicator Lamp TP2 Relay Gasoline Engine Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Module Power Windows Underhood Fuse Relay Center The underhood fusehelay centeris located in the rear of the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the fuse block You can remove fuses with a fuseextr...

Page 348: ...ircuits Protected Fuel Solenoid Diesel Engine Glow plugs Diesel Engine Horn Underhood Lamps Auxiliary Fan Injectors PCMNCM Air Conditioning Ignition Switch EGR Canister Purge EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid Heated 02 Fuel Heater Diesel Engine Water Sensor Diesel Engine Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch Fog and Courtesy Fuses Battery Fuse Block Busbar Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Anti Lock Brake Module ...

Page 349: ...MP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp Roof Marker Lamp License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Reel Lamp Suburban Only TRADE NO H6054 9006 9005 TRADE NO 194 2357NA 3057 3057 3156 194 194 93 232 POWER RATING AT 12 8V WATTS 35 65 55 65 2 4 2 2 2 5 2 2 2 2 6 67 ...

Page 350: ...oof Console Lamps Door Courtesy Lamp Four Wheel Drive Indicator Four Wheel Drive Shift Lever Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror Suburban Only TRADE NO 211 2 21 1 2 168 194 194 194 194 194 74 2 4 2 214 1 1 1 1 4 6 68 ...

Page 351: ...ype V8 V8 RPO Code L3I L29 VIN Code R J Fuel System SFI SF14 Sequential Fuel Injection Wheels and Tires MODEL DESCRIPTION c 1500 5 bolts 14 mm K 1500 C K 2500 C K 2500 6 bolts 14 mm TORQUE 190 Nem 190N m 140lb ft 140lb ft 8 bolts 14 mm 140lb ft 190N m Tire PressureSee the Certification Tire label on the rear edge of the driver s door or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab 6 69 ...

Page 352: ...0 VIN R J Oil Filter AC Type PF12187 AC Type PF1218 Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1300C AC Type A13OOC Spark Plugs AC Type 4 1 932 AC Type 4 1 932 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 in 1 52 mm 0 060 in 1 52 mm Fuel Filter AC Type GF626 AC Type GF626 Wiper Blades Front GM Part No 22154886 GM Part No 22154886 Wiper Blade Type Front Trico Trico Wiper Blade Length Front 18 inches 45 0 cm 18 inches 45 0 cm Wiper Blad...

Page 353: ...7 5 Quarts 16 5 L VORTEC 7400 J 25 Quarts 23 5 L Crankcase Capacity Approximate After refill the level must be rechecked See Engine Oil in the Index ENGINE VIN NTITY WITH FILTER VORTEC 5700 R 5 Quarts 4 8 L VORTEC 7400 J 7 Quarts 6 5 L Oil filter should be changed at every oil change QTY With Rear Heater 20 Quarts 19 L 27 5 Quarts 26L 6 71 ...

Page 354: ...159 L Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your GM dealer See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements 6 72 ...

Page 355: ... I NOTES 6 73 ...

Page 356: ... T I NOTES 6 74 ...

Page 357: ... control performance 7 2 7 4 7 4 7 7 7 30 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Selecting the Right Schedule for Your Vehicle Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule Long Trip City Maintenance Schedule 7 43 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 47 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 49 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 51 Part E Maintenance Record 7 1 ...

Page 358: ...are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels orthe wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties ...

Page 359: ...lishes See Serviceand Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Tart D Recommended Fluid...

Page 360: ...trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these Ail parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before youor anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will fi...

Page 361: ...ths whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occursfirst Drive Axle Service or 3 months whichever occurs first Short TripKity Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Shieldsand Underhood Insulation Inspection GVWR above 8 500 lbs only Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occursfvst E...

Page 362: ...ection GVWR above 8 500 lbs only Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Shields and Long Trip Highway Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 60 000Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspe...

Page 363: ...bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides front axle propshaft splinesand brake pedal springs Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricatedunless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher or they could be damaged A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenanc...

Page 364: ...ant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 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 CI Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rota...

Page 365: ...seals for leaking See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 000 Miles 20 000 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 readfrontaxle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Ro...

Page 366: ... level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drivevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Vehicles With GVWRAbove 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Servic...

Page 367: ...seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for properrotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 21 000 Miles 35000 km 0Change engineoil 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 Chec...

Page 368: ...seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection ana Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I I SERVICED B Y I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km Change 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 footno...

Page 369: ...ote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Replace fuelfilter An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehiclessold in...

Page 370: ...seals for leaking See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUALMILEAGE 34 000 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 occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Che...

Page 371: ...seals for leaking See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engineoil 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 readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid asneeded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rota...

Page 372: ...vel andadd fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote 17For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occursfirst ClVehicles WithGVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damageor looseness Adjust or replace as required This is n Noise Emission Control Service A...

Page 373: ...nd Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE 1SERVICED BY I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When...

Page 374: ...ints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Cl Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leakmg See footnote 0Rotate tires See Ti...

Page 375: ...ction as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote inspection Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and An Emission Control Service 0Conduct evaporative control system condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or l...

Page 376: ... axle seals for leaking See footnote I I I 1 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 60 000 Miles 100 000 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 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See...

Page 377: ...ls for leaking See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 66 000 Miles 110 000 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 readfront axle fluid level and add flui as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rota...

Page 378: ... and axle seals for leaking See footnote I I I 1 DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km CI Change 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 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for lea...

Page 379: ... only Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first CI Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Servi...

Page 380: ...oints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 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 readfront ax...

Page 381: ...y joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 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 0Check readfront a...

Page 382: ...ootnote 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWR Above8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulatio...

Page 383: ...eals for leaking See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfiont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotat...

Page 384: ...xle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 100 000 Miles 144 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90O...

Page 385: ...ire changing El Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 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 system andpressure...

Page 386: ...nance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides front axle propshaft splines and brake pedal springs Balljoints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10O F 12O C or higher or the...

Page 387: ...See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid...

Page 388: ...onal information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first c Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Insp...

Page 389: ...hicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulati...

Page 390: ...y joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first S...

Page 391: ...roper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses su...

Page 392: ...Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines 1 60 000Mils 100000 km 7 36 ...

Page 393: ...ation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States An Emission Control Service 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote inspection Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and c...

Page 394: ...king See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUALMILEAGE 75 000Miles I25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or e Tdery 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote An Emissio zControl Service 0Check readfr...

Page 395: ...itional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for lealung See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Insp...

Page 396: ...vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWRAbove 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required u his is a NoiseEmission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles so...

Page 397: ...nt velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 100 3 Miles 166000 km 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions An Emission Control Sorvi o In heavy city traffic wh...

Page 398: ...crnging Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 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 testthe cooling system andpressure cap ...

Page 399: ...ngine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for furtherdetails Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See ...

Page 400: ...ur vehicle has an indicator on the engine that lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed Check indicator at least twice a year or when your oil ischanged See Air Cleaner in the Index for more information Inspect your air cleaner filter restriction indicator more often if the vehicle is used in dusty areas or under off road conditions Automatic Transmission Check Ch...

Page 401: ...pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P orNEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if ne...

Page 402: ...uld be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins toroll Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove...

Page 403: ...oses for properhook 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 aheat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in th...

Page 404: ...orkinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders ...

Page 405: ...h DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL silicate free coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid I USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication FLUID LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Cate...

Page 406: ...s of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent orlubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM...

Page 407: ...d after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 51 ...

Page 408: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCEPERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 52 ...

Page 409: ... Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 53 ...

Page 410: ...Maintenance Record I I ODOMETER I I DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 54 ...

Page 411: ...on Procedure Customer Assistance forText Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 8 10 8 11 8 11 8 11 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting SafetyDefects to General Motors Orderin...

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Page 413: ... 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 7s 1 4135 English or1 800 75 1 4136 Spanish In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin...

Page 414: ...reet 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof GM Overseas offices When contacting GMC please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equi...

Page 415: ...battery jump start will be covered at no charge Lock Out Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10miles 16 km Emergency Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered GMC s Roadside Assistance provides s...

Page 416: ...t lodging if vehicle disablementoccurs at least 150miles 240 km from your homeor rental property Please Note you will be required to obtain prior approval from GMC Roadside Assistance and payfor expenses at the timeof disablement Original receipts should be submittedto GMCRoadside Assistance for reimbursement A servicerepresentativewill provide assistance when you call The Roadside Assistance serv...

Page 417: ...where in Canada or the United States Please refer to the 0 Name and home address Telephone number and location from which you Location license plate number and color of your Mileage of vehicle and description of problem Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days ayear including weekends and holidays Should you have any questions about roadside assistance call the GMC Ro...

Page 418: ... another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to five day maximum All Cowtesy Trunsportution arrangementswill be ndministered by your GMC denlership service management All requests should reflect actual costs up to and not to exceed themaxim um allowable dollar limits Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under ...

Page 419: ...y can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements GMCvoluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLINE is an out of court program administered by the Better BusinessBureau system to settle automotive disputes Thisprogram is available free of charge to customers who...

Page 420: ...omer Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separatewarranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad...

Page 421: ...u 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 Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manua...

Page 422: ...e of your vehicle The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check money order or credit card information to Helm Incorporated address below CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1997 GMC OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intend...

Page 423: ...provide dealer or company name andalso the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS C1 W STATE ZIPCODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 0 AREA CODE GMC ORD97 Prices are subj...

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Page 425: ...tenna Fixed 3 30 Antifreeze 6 26 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 68 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 26 Appearancecare 6 52 Appearance Care Materials 6 60 Arbitration Program 8 9 Armrest Storage Compartment 2 52 Ashtrays 2 58 Audio Equipment Adding 3 28 Audio Systems 3 11 Automatic Transmission Check 7 44 Fluid 6 20 Operation 2 16 Overdrive 2 19 Park Mechanism Check 7 46 Shiftin 2 16 Auxil...

Page 426: ... Check Gages Light 2 73 Checking YourRestraint Systems 1 62 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 59 Child Restraints 1 48 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 51 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 54 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 56 Cigarette Lighter 2 58 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 63 Topstrap 1 51 Wheretofit 1 50 Cleaner Air 6 18 Glass 6 56 Inside of Your Vehicle 6 53 Instrument Pa...

Page 427: ... Finish 6 59 Damage Sheet Metal 6 59 Daytime Running Lamps 2 4 I Dead Batt ery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety X 1 0 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 I O Defogging 3 10 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 72 Defrosting 3 10 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 18 Dome Lamps 2 43 Door Child Security Locks 2 5 Locks 2 3 Panel 3 10 Sick 2 8 Storage Pocket 2 54 DriverPosition 1 22 Driving City 4 32 D...

Page 428: ...inish Care 6 57 Finish Damage 6 59 First Gear Automatic Transmission 2 19 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 Flat Tire Changing 5 22 Fluid Capacities 6 71 FluidLeakCheck 6 36 Fluids and Lubricants 7 49 Folding the Rear Seat 2 Door Utility 1 8 Folding theRear Seat Door Utility 1 10 Folding the Second Seat Suburban 1 12 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 5 Four wheel Drive 2 20 6 24 French LanguageManual 11 FrontAxle...

Page 429: ...ydroplaning 4 3 1 Release 6 9 Horn 2 33 Ignition Positions 2 12 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7 46 Illuminated Entry 2 42 Inflation Tire 6 45 Inside Rearview Mirror 2 44 Inspections 7 47 Brakesystem 7 48 DriveAxle 7 48 Exhaust System 7 47 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 47 Steering 7 47 Suspension 7 47 Throttle Linkage 7 47 Transfer Case Four wheel Drive 7 48 Instrument Panel 2 60 BrightnessControl ...

Page 430: ...n Service Body 7 44 Luggagecarrier 2 57 Safety Belt Reminder 1 18 2 64 Locks 2 3 Maintenance Normal ReplacementParts 6 70 Maintenance Record LongTrip HighwayDefinition 7 6 Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 6 Owner Checks and Services 7 43 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 47 RecommendedFluidsand Lubricants 7 49 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 SlwrtTrip CityDefinition 7 5 ShortTrip CityIntervals 7 5 ...

Page 431: ...ntenance Inspections 7 47 Power Auxiliary Outlet 2 59 Lumbar Adjustment 1 4 DoorLocks 2 4 Option Fuses 6 63 Remote Control Mirror 2 47 Seat 1 3 Steering 4 9 Steering Fluid 6 30 Take Off 4 55 I Winches 4 55 Windows 2 31 Power Lumbar Adjustment 1 4 Pregnancy Useof Safety Belts 1 30 Problems ontheRoad 5 1 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts 6 58 Publica ions Service and Owner 8 1 I 8 12 PTO 4 55 R...

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Page 433: ...8 11 8 12 Sheet Metal Damage 6 59 ShiftLever 2 16 Shifting Automatic Transmission 2 16 Into Park P 2 26 Out of Park P 2 28 Service and Owner Publications 8 I 1 8 12 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 36 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 24 1 43 SignalingTurns 2 34 SIR 1 31 Skidding 4 13 Sound Equipment Adding 3 28 Specifications and Capacities 6 69 Specifications Engine 6 69 Speech Impaired C...

Page 434: ...WhenIt s Time for New 6 48 TopStrap 1 51 TorqueLock 2 28 Changing a Flat 5 22 Torque Wheel Nut 5 33 6 69 From the Front 5 9 From the Rear 5 10 Trnile 4 44 Yourvehicle 5 8 Brakes 4 50 Driving on Grades 4 52 Driving with 4 50 Engine Cooling When Towing 4 45 4 52 Hitches 4 49 Maintenance WhenTowing 4 54 Parking on Hills 4 53 Safety Chains 4 49 TongueWeight 4 48 TotalWeight on Tires 4 49 Towing 4 44 T...

Page 435: ...dshield 6 30 Washing Your Vehicle 6 57 Weatherstrips 6 57 Wheel Alignment 6 50 Nut Torque 5 33 6 69 Rep1acement 6 50 Used Replacement 6 51 Wrench 5 24 5 25 WindowLock 2 32 Windows 2 31 Lockout Switch 2 32 Manual 2 31 Power 2 31 Windshield Washer 2 36 Fluid 2 36 6 30 FluidLevel Check 7 43 Rear 2 36 Windshield Wipers 2 35 Blade Replacement 6 44 6 70 Cleaning the Blades 6 56 Fuses 6 62 Rear 2 36 Wint...

Page 436: ...ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6 14 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 30 HOOD RELEASE P6 9 I FUEL DOOR P6 6 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index in the back of theowner s manual For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine see the Diesel Engine Supplement 9 12 ...

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