GMC 1998 Jimmy Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Jimmy

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Page 6: ...ve under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such asa flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manualtells you how to keep your vehicle runningproperly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand what fluids and lubricants to use Customer As...

Page 7: ...vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux pro...

Page 8: ...hicle 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 isthe Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about t...

Page 9: ... becovered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When youread other manuals you mightsee CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will fiid these notices These mean ther...

Page 10: ...henever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER 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 COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a ...

Page 11: ...M Th Reference 31 covers these models vi Two Door Utility Four Door Utility ...

Page 12: ...Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System Center Front Passenger Position 4 DOOr Models 1 32 1 35 1 38 1 39 1 42 1 53 1 56 1 56 1 57 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 4 DOOr Models Center Rear Passenger Po...

Page 13: ...ver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement 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 i Move the lever under the front of the manual seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked int...

Page 14: ...the right to decrease lumbar support Power Driver s Seat If Equipped If you have this feature there will be a controlpad on your driver s seat Horizontal Control Raise the front of the seatby raising the forward edge of the button Lower the front of the seatby lowering the forward edge of the button Move the seat forward by moving the whole button toward the front of the vehicle 1 3 ...

Page 15: ...owers the whole seat Vertical Control Move thereclining front seatback rearward by moving the button toward the rear of the vehicle Move the seatback forward by moving the button toward the front of the vehicle Power Lumbar Control If Equipped If you have this control itis located on the sideof the driver s seat Press and hold the front of the control until youhave the desired lumbar support To de...

Page 16: ...or added comfort Reclining Front Seatbacks Press thelower part of the switchto turn the heateron low Press the upper part of the switch toturn the heater on high Put the switch in the centerposition to turn the heater off To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an uprigh...

Page 17: ...because it won t be against yourbody Instead itwill be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at yourpelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright The...

Page 18: ...back forward To return the seatback tothe upright position push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward it will return to thereclined position IA CAUTION If the seatbackisn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injuryto the personsittingthere Always press rearwardon the seatbackto be sureit i...

Page 19: ...ng rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space The rear seat release handles are on the rear of the seatbacks Push back on the seatbacks as you pull up on the handles The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down To raise the seatbacks just lift up the seatbacks and push until they lock in the upright position Push and pull on ...

Page 20: ...hit the spare tire and prevent the seatback from properly latching Push and pull on the head restraints to check that they have locked in the upright position If they haven t have them fixed immediately The rear seat head restraints are adjustable Push the button located under the head restraint to raise or lower it Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the head restraint is close...

Page 21: ...u can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that yourpassengers belts are fastened properly too A CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride i...

Page 22: ...the control is located on the side of the seat This feature will quickly heat the lower cushion and lower backof the driver and front passenger seatsfor added comfort Press the lowerpart of the switch toturn the heateron low Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on high Put the switch in the center position to turn the heater off The passenger s safety belt must be engaged for the ...

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Page 24: ...mation located in Section 2 in your owner s manual As built your vehicle isnot equipped with Daytime Running Lamps DRL Part Number 15037097 This information should be included with the Engine CompartmentFuse Block information located in Section 6 inyour owner smanual DRL Not used for Daytime Running Lamps OCopyright General Motors Corporation 1998 All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 26: ...n buckled up aperson wouldn t survive But most crashes arein 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 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts areclear In most crashes bucklingup does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take ...

Page 27: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 12 ...

Page 28: ...The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 13 ...

Page 29: ...ven if you re upside down And yourchance of being conscious during and afteran accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehiclehas air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will bein most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air ba...

Page 30: ...afetyBelts Properly Adults This part is only forpeople of adult size Be aware thatthere are specialhngs to know about safety belts and children And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part ofthis manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle ha...

Page 31: ...ore slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the bel...

Page 32: ...der the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply forceat your abdomen This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 17 ...

Page 33: ...loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way I I I A CA T J You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 18 ...

Page 34: ...be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you 1 19 ...

Page 35: ...be seri y injured ifyou wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too muchforce to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 20 ...

Page 36: ... belt is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 21 ...

Page 37: ... way Before you close the door besure thebelt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the beltand your vehicle 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 22 P ...

Page 38: ...thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt outall the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or airbag system Your vehicle has Next Generation reduced force frontal airbags one airbag for...

Page 39: ... They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants reduced force air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyonein your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for thatperson A CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force fa...

Page 40: ...designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Alwayssecure children properlyin your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right frontpassenger s safety belt There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system ch...

Page 41: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks I The right front passenger s air bagis in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s airbag isin the middle of the steeringwheel 1 26 ...

Page 42: ...shold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflatein rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle orbecause of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows d...

Page 43: ...contactwith you may be warm but nottoo hot to touch Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from beingable to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma ...

Page 44: ...ed to water thatsoaks the carpet you can avoid needless repair costs by turningoff the vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag EquippedVe 2 Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There areparts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inf...

Page 45: ...erly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end sheet metal or height they may keep theair bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properlyif you relocate anyof the airbag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you m o w your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer A...

Page 46: ...o make thebelt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulderbelt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if you ever had to 1 31 I ...

Page 47: ... in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions I Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulderbelt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly Lap Shoulder Belt The posit...

Page 48: ...it does let it go back all the way and start again If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender atthe end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulderpart 1 33 1 ...

Page 49: ...r even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forwar...

Page 50: ... who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulderbelt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installedon the shoulderbelts Here s howto ...

Page 51: ...eatbackand the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic 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 1 36 ...

Page 52: ...es flat The elasticcord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside PassengerPositions earlier inthis section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 37 ...

Page 53: ...k and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Rear Passenger Position 4 Door Models Lap Belt When you sit in the center rear seating position you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don let it get twisted Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is...

Page 54: ...afetyrestraints In fact thelaw in every state in theUnited States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder...

Page 55: ...ll enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest ofits body In a crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest par...

Page 56: ...til a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25mph 40 kmk a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 lb 110kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 41 ...

Page 57: ...estraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but alsowhether or notthe restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used child restraints An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s aninfant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flatsurface With an infant carbed make sure that the ...

Page 58: ...nts are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable 1 43 ...

Page 59: ...orward facing restraints are designedto help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designedto be used eitheras a rear facing infant seator a forward facing child seat 1 44 ...

Page 60: ...7 kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window 1 45 ...

Page 61: ...t General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat outside position Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why ION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredor killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of the...

Page 62: ... outside seat positions are locatedon the floorin the cargoarea Don t use the front set of tie down brackets Anchor the top strapto the rearmost bracket on the same side of the vehicle as the child restraint Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be readyto secure the child restraint itself 1 47 ...

Page 63: ...hen and as the instructions say 1 Put therestraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint r 3 Buckle the belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so...

Page 64: ...he shoulder belt back into the retractorwhile you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facingchild restraint you may find it helpful to useyour knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure 1 49 ...

Page 65: ...e ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Center Seat Positions DoorModels Don t use child restraints in these positions The restraints won t work properly Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why 1 50 ...

Page 66: ...ulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint A child in a rear facing child restraint canbe seriously injured orkilled if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air...

Page 67: ...raint You may frnd it helpful to use your knee topush down on the child restraintas you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure itis secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safetybelt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 52 ...

Page 68: ...the childcan wear a lap shoulderbelt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out Children who aren t buckled up can strikeother in a crash people who are 1 53 1 ...

Page 69: ...close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear outside position of a four door model see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulde...

Page 70: ... this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could causeserious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force tothe child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 55 ...

Page 71: ...wear it justattach it to theregular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belt...

Page 72: ...inture rinted in If you ever see a label on the driver s or the right front passenger s safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure to doso Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to havesafety belt or seat parts repaired ...

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Page 74: ...matic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic Transmission Only Shifting Out of PARK P Automatic Transmission Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2 28 2 29 2 29 2 3 1 2 33 2 33 2 34 2 40 2 43 2 44 2 46 2 57 2 57 2 58 2 59 2 60 2 64 2 65 2 68 Running Your Engine While You re Parked Automatic Transmission Locking Rear Axle If Equipped...

Page 75: ...e 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 76: ... your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep thisnumber in a safe place If you loseyour keys you ll be able to have new ones madeeasily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number I NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But youcan have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You ...

Page 77: ...f being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle You can use the Keyless Entry System if you have this option You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside To lock your door from the inside slide the lever on your inside door down To unlock the door slide the le...

Page 78: ...r SecurityLock If Equipped With this feature you can lock the rear doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the lock up to lock the doors and down to release the door locks Lockout Prevention To protect you from lockingyour key in the vehicle this feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and a dooris open If the power lock switch is ...

Page 79: ... two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notic...

Page 80: ...flash forup to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing thehorn button again waiting for 30 seconds or starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter 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 transmitt...

Page 81: ...p them together Resynchronize the transmitter Check the operation of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system Thetransmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to asignal it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transm...

Page 82: ...allwindows are shut h the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed withthe setting on V E N T That w i l lforce outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outlets on or underthe See Engine Exhaust in the Index If your vehicle has an endgate mounted spare tire carrier you must move the carrier arm out of th...

Page 83: ...left All doors will unlock You may alsouse the keyless entry system or thepower door locks if you re vehicle is so equipped When doors are unlocked press thebutton to open Reach inside the endgate lift the handle and open the endgate to The endgatecan be opened without a key if the driver s door is unlocked The endgate glass will not release if the vehicle is in gear To lock a power lock system fr...

Page 84: ... the key in the lock button and turn to theleft All doors will unlock You may also usethe power lock switches orthe Keyless Entry System if your vehicle is so equipped Use the handle to open the liftgate Press the button to open the glass when the liftgateis closed The glasswon t release if the vehicle is in gear Emergency Release for Opening Endgateaiftgate 1 Peel back or slit the carpetlocally t...

Page 85: ...ber 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 storagearea or take them with you If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you have to leaveyour ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in you...

Page 86: ...tarting the engine If the SECURITY light comeson while the engine is running aproblem has been detected and the system may need service Seeyour dealer for service In an emergency call theGM Roadside Assistance Center See RoadsideAssistance in the Index New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guideline...

Page 87: ...of time Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle LOCK B This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able toremove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel ...

Page 88: ...y in If it is then turn 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 Key Release Button The key cannot be removed from the ignitionof manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used To remove the key on manua...

Page 89: ...t to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature 1 Without pushing the accele...

Page 90: ...easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolantheater should be plugged in a minimumof four hours prior to starting your vehicle To r the Engine Coolant H I r 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open thehood and unwrap the electricalcord The cord is locatedon the driver s side of the engine compartment behind the underhood fuse block 3 Plug it into anormal grounded 110 volt A...

Page 91: ...key is in OFF but not locked there will be asmall current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time If you need to leaveyour key in the ignition in OFF for an extended period it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start...

Page 92: ...doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Shifting toREVERSE R while your vehicle is movingforward could damage your transmission Shiftto REVERSE R only after your vehicle isstopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to getout of snow ice orsand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index Shiftmg out of PARK P or...

Page 93: ...uel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on You can also use SECOND 2 for starting your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in dee...

Page 94: ... pedal as you press the accelerator pedal THIRD FOURTH ANDFIFTH 3 4 and 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do forSECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this posi...

Page 95: ...elerator Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift Ifyou skip more than one gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle And you could injure yourself or others Don t shift down more than one gear when you downshift If your vehicle has four wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission disregard the shift light when the transfer case is in 4LO Parking Brake To set the pa...

Page 96: ...what to do first to keep the trailerfrom moving Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmission Only It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the enginerunning thevehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level...

Page 97: ...ve the shift lever intoPARK P position set theparking brake like this Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as itwill go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key your vehicle is in PARK P 2 24 ...

Page 98: ... could move suddenly if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set And if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to If you have to leaveyour vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brakeis fi...

Page 99: ...as a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push theshift lever all the way into PARK P asyou maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want you must...

Page 100: ...consciousnessand death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle getsrusty underneath Your vehicle wasdamaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been If you ever suspect exhaust is cominginto your vehicle Drive it only with al...

Page 101: ...k in a garage with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex dAL CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or oth...

Page 102: ...se2HI for most normal driving conditions NOTICE Driving in the4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dryor wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle s drivetrain Electronic Transfer Case If Equipped If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case switches areabove the radio controls Use these siwitches to shift into and 0 1 ut of four wheel drive You ...

Page 103: ... in NEUTRAL N in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is tohave your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6to 3 2 M Press and release the4LO switch You must wait for the4LO indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminatedbefore shifting your transmission into gear or rel...

Page 104: ...aged On automatic transmission equipped vehicles if your transfer case does not shift into 4HI your transmission indicator switchmay require adjustment With your transmission in NEUTRAL N press and release the 4HI switch While the 4HI indicator light is flashing shift your transmission intoPARK P Wait until the 4HI indicator light remains illuminated before shifting your transmission intogear This...

Page 105: ...e driver s window switch down for more than half a second to activatethe express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch Lockout Switch Four door vehicles have a lockoutfeature to prevent passengers from operating power windows It is located on the driver s door Press LOCK to ...

Page 106: ...teering wheel pad T t W tel I fEquipped If you have the tilt steering wheel you should adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit thevehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the leverto lock the wheel in place D...

Page 107: ...ion of the turn or lane change The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control If Equipped To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when y...

Page 108: ...n if a turn signal bulbis burned out Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Tbrn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flashof the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to theoff position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change theheadlamps from low beam to hig...

Page 109: ...e LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to the OFF position Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symb...

Page 110: ...e windshield washer However the rearwindow washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check your fluid level Cruise Control I fEquipped I I With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on theaccelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise controldoes not work at s...

Page 111: ...dless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t 0 Cruise control can be dangerouson use cruise control on slippery roads I I CAUT I J If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don twant to You could bestartled andeven lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise cont...

Page 112: ...o thehigher speed Press thebutton at the end of the lever then release the button and the acceleratorpedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Move the cruise switchfrom ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to thespeed you want and then releasethe switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to WA Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 k d h faster ...

Page 113: ...d don t use cruise controlon steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turnoff the cruise control 0 Step lightlyon the brakepedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission 0 Move the cruiseswitch to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps 0 Your parking lamp and headla...

Page 114: ...ea Thisis normal There isa delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operationof the Daytime Running Lamps DRL andthe automatic headlamp systemsso that driving under bridgesor bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay To idle your ...

Page 115: ... lamps will go off and your headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL provided itis not dark outside To idle your vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRLwill stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when youneed it Fog Lamps If Equipped Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty condition...

Page 116: ...utton near each lampon the overhead console to turn the reading lamps on and off The lamps can be swiveled topoint in the desired direction If you have the mini console press the lens on each lamp toturn it on or off Front Map Lamps If Equipped If your vehicle has optional front map lamps they are located on the inside rearview rnirror They will automatically come on for approximately40 seconds wh...

Page 117: ...This featureshuts ofithe dome courtesy vanity reading glove box and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep your battery from running down If the battery run down protection shuts off the interior lamps to return to normal operation it may be necessary to Shut off all lamps and close all doors or Turn the ignition key to RUN Mirrors Elec...

Page 118: ...ng from the night back to the day position Thisdelay prevents rapidchanging of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrorsso you can just seethe side of your vehicle You can fold them before entering a car wash Pull the mirrors in ...

Page 119: ...ng lanes Heated Outside Rearview Mirror If Equipped When you operate the rear window defogger a defogger also warms the heated outside mirrors to help clear them of ice and snow See Rear Window Defogger inthe Index for more information Storage Compartments Glove Box To open your glove box lift the lever on the frontof the glove box and lower the door The glove box should not be open while driving ...

Page 120: ...the optional universal transmitter please see Universal Transmitter in the Index for instructions on how to use the system To install the garage door opener first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch Press it firmly to the back of your garage dooropener as close to the center of the opener as possible Center the garage doo...

Page 121: ...t door closed when you press the button I With the garage door opener Now with the compartment door closed press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly positioned properly and the right numberof pegs in place you should only have to press the button slightlyto operate the opener Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the...

Page 122: ...lower when you turn on the ignition ICE will appear on the display This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However when your vehicle is new the compass may function erratically If it does CAL Calibration will appear on the display To correct the problem dr...

Page 123: ...now set Driver lnformation System If Equipped This system displays the outside airtemperature compass direction and trip information in the overhead console USIMET The US MET United Statedmetric button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system MODE The MODE button can be used to toggle between three modes of operation OFF COMP TEMP and TRIP OFF This button turns the sy...

Page 124: ...lease the buttons Drive the vehicle in a complete 360 circle three times at a speed of less than 5 mph 8 km h and the compass will function normally Once the calibration is complete the display will return to a compass reading Variance is the difference between magnetic north and the two can be great enough to cause falsecompass readings If this happens follow these instructions to set the varianc...

Page 125: ...displayed is displayed 0 FUEL USED The fuelused since the last reset is 0 AVG SPEED The average speed since the lastreset To reset thetrip computer press the MODE and USMET buttons simultaneously for at leasttwo seconds All functions will be displayed for half a second once the system is reset Reset can only be performed in the AVG ECON FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes All three modes are reset simul...

Page 126: ... to open it You can store cassettes in the slots in the front of the compartment If you have a compact disc player you may store compact discs inside the console If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment lift the cover to expose the storage area which includes slots for cassettesand a coinholder 2 53 ...

Page 127: ...r side corner visible fromthe rear of vehicle Attach the lower hooks to therear cargo tie downs on the floor Roll Up Cargo Cover If Equipped If you have the optional cargo cover you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle Grasp the handle and unroll the cover Latch the posts into thesockets on the inside trim panel on the passenger s side of the vehicle to secure it CAUTION I l...

Page 128: ...n off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may beable tocarry somethinglike this inside But never carry somethinglonger or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo The adjustable tie downs at either end of the crossrails should be ...

Page 129: ...ad so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs more than200 lbs 91 kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle When loading cargo on the roof panel be sure it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage thevehicle Put the cargo against the side rails ...

Page 130: ...rette lighterin with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away from the heating elementwhen it s ready That canmake it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element Four door vehicles have smaller ashtrays inside the rear doors PressPUSH to turn the ashtray around for use Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the top and bottom visors if your vehicle ...

Page 131: ...t of the instrument panel Just remove the plug from the outlet and follow the proper installation instructions that are includedwith any electrical equipment you install These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps Always turnoff any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving e...

Page 132: ... Power in the Index Press and release the rear sideof the button in the mini console toopen the sunroof You can press the forward side of the button to closethe sunroof Oncethe sunroof is closed press the forward side of the button to open the sunroof to thevent position The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays 2 59 ...

Page 133: ...ual hand held transmitters It will operate garage doors and gates or with the accessory package other devices controlled by radiofrequency such as home office lighting systems andsecurity systems The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle s battery andcharging system 2 60 ...

Page 134: ...e guruge door you are progranming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 2 3 4 If you have not previously programmed a universal channel proceed to Step 2 Otherwise hold down the two outsidebuttons on the universal transmitter until the red light begins to flashrapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release t...

Page 135: ...smitter and from one channel to another Training a Garage Openerwith a Rolling Code Feature If you programmed the universal transmitter but the garage doorwill not open and if your gardge door opener was manufactured after 1995 your garage doormay have a security feature that changes the code of your garage door opener every time it is opened or closed To determine if your garage door opener has t...

Page 136: ...r orthe hand held transmitter to open your garage door If you still have difficulty in programming and require assistance please call 1 800 355 35 15 Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outsidebuttons until the red light begins to flash Individual channels cannotbe erased but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explainedearl...

Page 137: ...r Liftgate Release B Instrument Cluster E Auxiliary Power Outlets K Rear Window Washerwiper C Electronic Transfer Case G Rear Window Defogger L Brake Release If Equipped H Comfort Controls M Fog Lamps D Glove Box I Ashtray N Lamp Controls 2 64 ...

Page 138: ...nt clusteris designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know todrive safely and economically Standard Cluster 2 65 ...

Page 139: ...I Optional Cluster ...

Page 140: ...espeed in revolutions per minute rpm Each tachometer has a differentlimit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometer has three areas normal operating range red warning range and red danger range The normal operating rangeshows your engine speed during normal driving conditions For example when the needle points to 2 it means the engine is running at 2 000revolutions per minute rpm ...

Page 141: ...e when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting t...

Page 142: ...k properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t comeon then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engineis not running as a check to sh...

Page 143: ...system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to createmaximum power You can only drive fora short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electr...

Page 144: ...edright away I This light should come on briefly when you turn 0 I the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then ready to warn you if there s have it fixedso it will be BRAKE I a problem If the lightcomes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longerto stop If the light i...

Page 145: ...ake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when youturn 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 aproblem Engine Coolant mperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It me...

Page 146: ...g any 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 is on and the engine is not runni...

Page 147: ...Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive thevehicle to your dealer or qualified service center forservice You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel intoyour vehicle If so reinstall the fuelcap making sure tofully install the cap Thediagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has b...

Page 148: ...itions change thefuel brand you use Itwill require at leastone full tank of the proper fuel to turn 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 equipmentand diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Engine Oil Pressure Gage lay 947 The...

Page 149: ...rning Light Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costlyand is not covered by your warranty SECURITY This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails tostart see Passlock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while dri...

Page 150: ...is system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are startingthe engine Tfthe light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to seeif they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light GATE AJAR This light wil...

Page 151: ... less fuelto fill up thanthe gage reads FULL F gage indicated For example thegage may have indicated thetank was halffull butit actually took a little more or less than half the tank scapacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or 0 The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you speed up turn off theignition Low Fuel Light This lightcomes on when the fueltank is low on f...

Page 152: ...udio Systems Setting theClock for Systemswithout Automatic Tone Control Setting theClock for Systemswith Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 15 3 20 3 24 3 26 3 28 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 30 3 30 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Playerand Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Remote Cass...

Page 153: ...rflow move the knob to the right To decrease airflow move it to the left Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery OFF This setting turns the system off Some outside air will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is moving forward MAX A C This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amount of work MAX A C recirculates much of th...

Page 154: ...is divided equallybetween the heater floor outletand the windshield defroster outlets DEFROST This setting directsmost air through e e w e the windshield defroster outletsand some through the heater floor outlets Electronic Climate Control System If Equipped I A Fan Control The knob on the left sideof the electronic climate control panel controls the fan speed To manually increase airflow move the...

Page 155: ...peed Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any fdster The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery When the system is set for automatic operation sensorswill control the air delivery mode Air will come primarily from the floor or instrument panel outlets with some air directed to the windshield to prevent fogging When th...

Page 156: ...t fogging under most normal conditions If your vehicle is sitting outon a warm day and you have the fan set on AUTO the air will first flow out of the floor air outlets for a few seconds That is normal This is to expel hot air from the air outlets As the air is cooled theairflow will move through the air conditioning outlets Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor located around the c...

Page 157: ...re trying to limit odors entering your vehicle In the AUTO mode the system will use recirculation as necessary to cool the air Pressing the recirculation button will change the operation to a manual mode and the air will recirculate non stop Press this button again to turn off the recirculation feature RECIRCULATION may beselected with the fan control in OFF to limit odors outside air and dust fro...

Page 158: ...the A C is enabled and the outside airbutton is not active On cool but sunny days use BI LEVEL A C to deliver warm air to the floor and cooler airto the instrument panel outlets When the air conditioner is on you may sometimes notice slightchanges in your vehicle s engine speed and power This is normal because the system is designed to cycle thecompressor on and off to keep the desired temperature...

Page 159: ... reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather move the fan control to high for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air tocirculate throughout your vehicle Defogging ...

Page 160: ... the optional heated outside rearview mirrors the rear window defogger button will activate therear window defogger and the heated outside rearview mirrors The rear window defogger will stay on for fiveto seven minutes then turn off If you need additional warming time turn it on again You can turn the defoggeroff at any time by pressing the button Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape or ...

Page 161: ...ft arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Setting the Clockfor Systems with Automatic Tone Control Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off press RECALL or HFUMN and the time will be displayed for afew seconds There is an initial two second delay before t...

Page 162: ... return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14 stations seven AM and seven FM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appear on the display 5 Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addi...

Page 163: ...between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player If Equipped Playing theRadio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To increase volume and turn the radio on turn the knob to the right Turn it to theleft to d...

Page 164: ...pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for ...

Page 165: ... and TREBjust as you dofor the radio REV Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape Press the SEEK right arrow to stopreversing the tape FWD Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the cassette tape Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape RECALL Press this knob to switch tape sides EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or stop the tape and play the radio CLN If this me...

Page 166: ...the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed Thevolume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehiclespeeds...

Page 167: ...ly selected forthat button Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons Select either the AM FM1or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one of th...

Page 168: ... rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank Use PUSHBUTTONS to program AUTO TONE Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the control to theright to adjust sound to theright speakers and to the left to adjust sound to theleft speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press lightly on this knob to releaseit fr...

Page 169: ...ank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation Thesound will mute while searching for the next selection REV 4 Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape to the beginning of the cassette oruntil you press REV again The radio will play the last selected station while reversing the tape The tape direction ...

Page 170: ...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 after activating the bypass feature on your tape player To activate thebypass feature use the following st...

Page 171: ...the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle spee...

Page 172: ...lly selected forthat button 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stationsstored on your pushbuttons Select either the AM FMl or FM2mode and then press P SCAN It willscan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop fora few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one of th...

Page 173: ... go blank Use PUSHBUTTONS to program AUTO TONE Adjusting theSpeakers BAL Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the control to the right to adjust sound to the right speakers and to the left to adjust sound to the left speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the ...

Page 174: ...this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further The next track number will appear on the display Sound is muted in this mode REV 4 Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a favorite passage You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the REV button This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection Release REV to resume pla...

Page 175: ... sitting in the opening for more than a few seconds the player will pull the CD back in The radio will continue playing When the ignition is off press this button to load a CD Remote Cassette Tape Player If Equipped If you have an AM FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc Automatic Tone Control System that includes a remote cassette player the cassette player is located in the floor console Your tape player...

Page 176: ... press REV again The radio plays the last selected station during REV 5 Press this pushbutton to turn Dolby on and off Dolby is active when a tapeis inserted in the remote cassette Thedouble D symbol will appear on the display Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licens...

Page 177: ...lay LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before sta...

Page 178: ...ct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contactyour dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps I Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RIJN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN agai...

Page 179: ...o higher volumes of sound Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowestsetting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before youadd any sound equipmentto y...

Page 180: ...r cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbingaction non abrasive cleaning cassettewith pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassetteturn The recommended cleaning cassetteis available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape det...

Page 181: ...he sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a discis soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wip...

Page 182: ...g Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving Guidelines Off Road Driving with Your GM Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 27 4 28 4 3 I 4 32 4 33 4 34 4 34 4 36 4 39 4 40 4 42 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 Recreat...

Page 183: ...table of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call read...

Page 184: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general informationon the problem The Bl...

Page 185: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAClimit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BACwill be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on howmuch 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 186: ...ans that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Drinking andthen driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment canbe affectedby evena small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after dr...

Page 187: ...ge It might be lesswith one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all playa part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60mph 100k m h travels 66 feet 20m That could be a lotof distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important...

Page 188: ...f your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Oncethe power assist is used up it may take longer to stopand the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to driveaway your ant...

Page 189: ...ange the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too closeto the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti ...

Page 190: ...ngle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factoryou can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this...

Page 191: ... your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires closeattention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn ita full180deg...

Page 192: ... necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane asoncoming traffic for severalseconds A miscalculation an error in judgment ora brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver faceto face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips forpassin...

Page 193: ...relined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulderand start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are farenough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front ...

Page 194: ...id are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road Fo...

Page 195: ...sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover Off Road Driving with Your GM Four Wheel Drive Vehicle This off road guide is for vehicles that have four wheel drive Also see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel drive you shouldn t driveoff road unless yo...

Page 196: ...he heaviest things should be on the load floorand forward of your rear axle Put heavier itemsas far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn ttoss things around Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could beinjured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Uns...

Page 197: ...hicle 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 closedroads It s also agood idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can ...

Page 198: ... of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surjace Conditions 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...

Page 199: ...ng can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true foroff road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions andjudgment 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 driverwho has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Driving on Off Roa...

Page 200: ...htpath up or down the hill so you won t have to make turning maneuvers 0 Are there obstructionson the hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you don t know It s the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks b...

Page 201: ...e visible to oncoming traffic Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speedcan cause an accident There could bea drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could be seriouslyinjured or killed As you near the top of a hill slow down and stay alert What should I do if my vehicle stalls or is about to stall and I can t make it upthe hill A If this happens there are some things you shoul...

Page 202: ...up a hill Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N or depressingthe clutch if you have a manual transmission to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This won t work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift to REVERSE R release the parking brake and...

Page 203: ...all times I A CAUTION Heavy braking when going dowr hiUcan cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear tokeep vehicle speed under control 0 0 Are there some things I should not do when driving downa hill A Yes These are important because if you ignore them you could losecontrol and...

Page 204: ...r wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving acrossan incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slideor a rollover 0 Surface conditionscan be a problem wh...

Page 205: ...deways turn downhill Thisshould help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to get out and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before you drive it Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to ...

Page 206: ...tion But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand Thishas an effect on steering acceleratingand braking You may want to reducethe air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand Thiswill improve traction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very ...

Page 207: ...water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop I I Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it s only shallow water it can stillwash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving Throug...

Page 208: ...ther vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at n...

Page 209: ...repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far lessof a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier topick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving in ...

Page 210: ...ow signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop...

Page 211: ...ng usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep StandingWater NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of...

Page 212: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as awarning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just beforeyou start to move ...

Page 213: ...to the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance overyour shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn s...

Page 214: ...one before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service expertsin GM dealerships all across North America They ll be readv and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 a 0 a a 0 WinclJ 1zield Wusher Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside WiperBlades Are they in good shape Fuel Engirte Oil Other Fluids Have ...

Page 215: ...rst be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a 0 Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and comfortably cool interior to thesides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway ...

Page 216: ...sting downhillin NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always haveyour engine running andyour vehicle in gearwhen you go downhill 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear Th...

Page 217: ...dshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will bedriving under severe conditions include asmall bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving onSnow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tire...

Page 218: ...ti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping soonerthan you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise c...

Page 219: ...t you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to doto summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing tokeep wa...

Page 220: ...is uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the co...

Page 221: ...ting GAWR To find out theactual 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 GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front orrear axle If you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar appearing vehicles may h...

Page 222: ...they ll keep going Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stopor turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Never stack heavierthings like suitcases Try to spread the weight evenly inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry somethinginside t...

Page 223: ...install the new equipment I NOTICE 1 Your warranty doesn t coverparts or components that fail becauseof overloading I If you don t use the correctequipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pulla trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not workwell or even at all You and your passengers couldbe seriously injured Pull atrailer only if you have followed allthe s...

Page 224: ...er using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2 000 Ibs 900 kg or less You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2 000 lbs 900kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls 0 0 0 Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 k m that...

Page 225: ... tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of C...

Page 226: ... in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit foryour vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow If you ll be pulling a trailerthat when loaded will weigh more than 3 500 Ibs 1 589 kg be sure...

Page 227: ...1 000lbs 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able toinstall adjust and maintain them properly Your trailer s brake system can tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system only if 0 The trailer parts can withstand 3 000psi 0 The trailer s brake system will use lessthan 20 650 kPa of pre...

Page 228: ...ence Before setting out for theopen road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are drivingis now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive asyour vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains electri...

Page 229: ...l wellin advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you towa trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy duty turn signal flasher included in the optional trailering package The arrowson your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you reabout to turn change lanes or stop Whe...

Page 230: ...ing in the Index Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet orinto gear for amanual transmission...

Page 231: ...n two door vehicles or on the driver s side comer frame rear crossmember on four door vehicles The heavy duty trailer wiring hasa 30 amp feed wire with an inline fuse located by the junction block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Both harnesses have no connector and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician The technician can use the following color code chart when connecting...

Page 232: ...curon the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 7 5 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 20 5 21 5 21 5 34 5 35 Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact SpareTire If Equipped If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 233: ...f Press the button on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn offthe flashers press the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 234: ...at can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE l Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle bypushing or pulling it won t work and it could damage yourvehicle 1 C...

Page 235: ...on itcould save your radio 3 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug NOTICE If you leave your radioon it could be badly damaged The repairwouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open both hoods and locate thebatteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Using a match neara battery can causebattery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded U...

Page 236: ... would damage the battery and maybe other parts too I 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anythinguntil the next step The other end of the...

Page 237: ...for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries makesure all connections are good If it still won t start it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care thatthey don ttouch each other or anyother metal Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving par...

Page 238: ...ore you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service Whether your vehicle has rear wheel drive four wheel drive orall wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and shift the transfer case if you have one 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow...

Page 239: ...en liftedby the tow truck side when towing a vehicle A CAUTION A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury andvehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cablesbefore it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath thetowe...

Page 240: ...ARK P to NEUTRAL N Follow these steps 1 Push the base of the shift lever boot forward with your thumb 2 Lift the boot and find the white solenoid lever 3 Move the solenoid lever toward the driver s side to unlock it 4 While holding the solenoid lever in the unlock position press the shift lever button and shift into NEUTRAL N 5 Release the solenoid lever and snap the boot back into place Don t hav...

Page 241: ...quipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrierequipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoiddamage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach ...

Page 242: ...tional ramping may berequired for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment Unless youhave all wheel drive to help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicleuntil adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipme...

Page 243: ...turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Waituntil there is no signof steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keepdriving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badlyburned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine iscool NOTICE If your engine catchesfire because you keep drivi...

Page 244: ...t to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift tothe highest gear while driving DRIVE D or THIRD 3 for automatic transmissions If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just tobe safe drive slower for about IO minutes 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 accelera...

Page 245: ...o the ADD mark A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t doanything else until it cools down If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 14 ...

Page 246: ...vice Turn off the engine How to Add Coolant to theCoolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the ADD mark add a 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant inthe Index for more information Ac LUTION Adding onlyplain water toyour cooling system can be dangerous Plain water o...

Page 247: ...ot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant ona hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there sone more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you...

Page 248: ...s hot Waitfor the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn thepressure cap How to Add Coolant to theRadiator P I You can remove the pressure cap when the cooling system including the pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a his...

Page 249: ...but now push down as you turnit Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 5 18 ...

Page 250: ...engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 5 19 ...

Page 251: ...s the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fanwill...

Page 252: ...by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tiregoes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tiregoes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to alevel place Turn on your hazard warning flash...

Page 253: ...h work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a flat tire To remove your jack cover pull up on the latch es on the cover Remove the wheel blocks jackand wheel wrench The followinginstructions explain how toremove the spare tire depending on where it is mounted on your vehicle NOTICE Never remove or restow a tire frondto a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle i...

Page 254: ...d pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle I NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before the cable is properly stored If you have an inside mounted spare tire the tire must be removed in order to have access to thejack storage To remove an inside mounted spare tire reach into your tire s cover and unscrew the wing nut at the center of the w...

Page 255: ...he face of the lock case Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off It is not necessary to turn the key A The tools you ll be using include thejack A and wheel wrench B Your vehicle may also have an optional hub cap removal tool Put the spare tire near the flat tire 5 24 ...

Page 256: ...t fit these imitation nuts so don t try to remove them with the socket end of the wheel wrench If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut they must be removed in order to get to the wheel nuts Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel Remove these wheel nut caps before you take off the hub cap 5 25 ...

Page 257: ... the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet Turn the jackhandle to the right to raise the jack lift head Fit the jack into the appropriate holenearest the flat tire A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole 2 Door or Spring Hanger Hole 4 Door 5 26 ...

Page 258: ...ththe jackimproperly positioned can damage thevehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoidpersonal injury and vehicle damage be sure tofit the jacklift head into the proper location beforeraising the vehicle 1 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all the wheel nuts ...

Page 259: ...y you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off i 1 Nc dr use oilor grease onstuds or nuts If you do the nutsmight come loose Your wheel could fall off causinga serious accident 7 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 8 Put the nuts onby hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel Tig...

Page 260: ...a J 9 Lower the vehicle by turning thejack handle to the left Lower the jack completely 10 Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown 5 29 ...

Page 261: ...tened witha torque wrench to100lb ft 140 N m NOTICE _____ ____ _ _ _ _ _ Improperly tightened wheel nuts can leadto brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tightenthe wheel nuts inthe proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could...

Page 262: ...the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear Pull the retainer through the wheel Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrench to the right until the tire is raised against the underside of the vehicle You will hear two clicks when the tire is secure but pull on the tire tomake sure ...

Page 263: ...am for the inside mounted spare Follow this diagram for the rear mounted spare C A Spare orFlat Tire B Retainer C Nut D Wheel Carrier E Hook A Wheel Carrier B Spare orFlat Tire C Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder 5 32 ...

Page 264: ...d to be used on any road wheel only on the spare wheel carrier Tighten the nuts on the wheel carrier to 22 to 32 lb ft 30to 40 Nsm Return the jack wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicle s rear area Securethe items and replace the jack cover r A L A Retainer B Rubber Band SomeModels C Work Gloves D Mat E Jack Storage Cover F Wheel Blocks G Hub Cap Removal Tool Some Mod...

Page 265: ...sh your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don ttake your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can getcaught on the rails That c...

Page 266: ...mission or other partsof the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fireor other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer 1 NOTICE I Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If youspin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transmission back and forth ...

Page 267: ... theaccelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out aftera 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 Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Using the RecoveryHooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks The recovery...

Page 268: ...raight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never usethe recovery hooksto tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and itwould not be coveredby warranty 5 37 ...

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Page 270: ...hings Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid 6 28 6 29 6 32 6 33 6 3 8 6 40 6 49 6 50 6 52 6 54 6 57 6 58 6 58 6 58 6 64 6 64 6 65 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appea...

Page 271: ...ork If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper GM ServiceManual It tells you much more about how to serviceyour vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle inthe Index You ...

Page 272: ...eaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specificationshave been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission c...

Page 273: ...tor whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT areused spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the ...

Page 274: ...e covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact amajor oil companythat does businessin the country where you ll be driving You can also writeus at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Filling Y...

Page 275: ...spring in it if you let go of the cap toosoon it will spring back to theright A CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignitesit you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray outon you if youopen the fuel fillercap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel fillercap slowlyand wait for any hiss noiseto stop Then ...

Page 276: ...nk andemissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never filla portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Staticelectricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others Dispense gasoline only into approved con...

Page 277: ...windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop orspill things that will burn onto a hot engine To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the instrument panel Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood You may have a lamp that comes ...

Page 278: ...u ll see these items A Battery B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill E Transmission Dipstick F Power Steering Reservoir G Brake Master Cylinder H Air Cleaner I Fuse Block J Windshield Washer Fluid 6 9 ...

Page 279: ...lose It will latch when dropped from 10to12 inches 25 to 30 cm without pressing on the hood Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to getan accurate reading the oil must be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground The oil dipstick is a yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If youdon t the oil ...

Page 280: ...f oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil Ifyour engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper ...

Page 281: ...rst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the following chart L GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING SELECTTHE LOWEST SAE VlSCOSlTV GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPER...

Page 282: ...ething should be added When to Change EngineOil If any one of these is true for you use the short tripkity maintenance schedule 0 0 0 0 0 Most trips are lessthan 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This is particularly important when outside temperatures arebelow freezing Most trips include extensiveidling such as frequent driving in stop and go trafficj You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off road freq...

Page 283: ...rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use anddisposal of oil products Used oil canbe a realthreat to theenvironment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in thetrash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle itby taking...

Page 284: ...s have the air cleaner in place when you redriving 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 15 000miles 25 000 km if the vehicle ismainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature In hilly or mountainous terrain regularly reach...

Page 285: ...ld come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts startinga fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid levelif youhave been driving 0 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite awhile 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To g...

Page 286: ...ore If it s colderthan 50 F lO C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you nus st perform a hot check before adding fluid Thiswill give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied placethe shift lever in PARK P With your foot...

Page 287: ...ex Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while itis hot A cold check is used onlyas a reference If the fluid levelis low add onlyenough of the proper fluid to bring the levelup to theHOT area for a hot check Itdoesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made espec...

Page 288: ...nsmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the tluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case Then follow t...

Page 289: ...h or 6 mm to 12 mm in the pedal is normal It isn t a good idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct aleak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reserv...

Page 290: ...nge it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index If the level is below the bottom of the fillerplug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fillerplug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant touse See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 6 21 ...

Page 291: ... to determinehow often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What toUse Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids a...

Page 292: ...ating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fillerplug hole What toUse Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant touse See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Engine Coolant The coolings stem in your vehicle is filledwith DEX COOL engine coolant This coolantis designed to remain in your vehicle for 5years or 150 000 mil...

Page 293: ... whichever occurs first Damage causedby the use of coolant other thanDEX COOL is not covered byyour new vehiclewarranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding onlyplain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some ot...

Page 294: ...imesa year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE I If you use the propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitorsor additives which claimto improve the system Thesecan be harmful Checking Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at ADD or a little higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need ...

Page 295: ... coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator capis a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap andmust be tightly installed to prevent coolant lossand possible engin...

Page 296: ...e system inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluic When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be between the ADD and FULL marks If necessary add only enoug...

Page 297: ... tank is full NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full when it s very cold Thi...

Page 298: ...rk well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluidwon t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system i CAUTION If you havetoo much brakefluid it can spill on the engine The...

Page 299: ...e top of the window on the side of the reservoir What to Add When youdo need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir F A CAUTION With the wrong kindof fluid in your...

Page 300: ...hit off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the timeyour vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brakewear warning sound mea...

Page 301: ...em Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When youreplace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to havenew ones put in be sure you get new approved GM rep...

Page 302: ...ur dealer tolearn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storageperiods HISO for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn t running See Replacement Bulbs in the Index For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contactyour GM dealer s service department Halogen Bulbs...

Page 303: ...assembly out 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb assembly to the left toremove it 6 Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight 7 Plug in the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install the two retaining clips 6 34 ...

Page 304: ...ens assembly out 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb assembly to the left to remove it 6 Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it tothe right until it istight 7 Plug in the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install the two retaining clips 6 35 ...

Page 305: ...st the bulb socket to remove it from the headlamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into place 5 Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and twist it to the right until it is tight 6 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle Install the two ret ing clips 6 36 ...

Page 306: ...embly out while holding the tabs Theassembly will swing out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Turn the harness bulb socketto the left toremove it 5 Push the new bulb intothe socket until it snaps 6 Put the new bulb into theheadlamp lens assembly into place and turn it to the right until it is tight 7 To replace the assembly snap theoutboard end of the lampassembly back into thevehicle Then swing...

Page 307: ...until it clicks 7 Put the socket intothe lamp assembly and turn the socket to the right until it locks into place 8 Install the lamp assembly and screws 9 Close the endgate Windshield Wiper Blade Replacemen See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade I NOTICE Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly Accidental bumping can cause the ar...

Page 308: ...m the blade assembly The insert has two notches at oneend that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the insert D notched end last into the end with two blade claws A Slide theinsert all the way through the blade claws at the oppositeend B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the i...

Page 309: ...cement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement in this section for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade so care should be usedwhen pulling it awayfrom the vehicle B C A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation Tires Your new vehicle comes with hign quality tires mad...

Page 310: ...ep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires cancause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Overinflated tires are more likely to be Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label which is on the driver s door edge above the door latch shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been...

Page 311: ... inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 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 ...

Page 312: ...l wheel nutsare properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque inthe Index I CAUTION I Rust or dirton a wheel or on the parts towhich it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come offand cause an accident When youchange a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places wherethe wheel attaches to the vehicle In anemergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be...

Page 313: ... orlocation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind andsize of tires you need look at the Certificatioflire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Specnumber That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to gi...

Page 314: ... performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewallsof most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10to 12inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on Gener...

Page 315: ...g The traction grade assigned to this tireis based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades areA the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cau...

Page 316: ...t except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired Seeyour dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replaceany of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equ...

Page 317: ...uld fail suddenly and cause an accident Ifyou have to replace a wheel usea new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has P23975R15 P23970R15 or 31xlOSOR15LT C size tires don t use tire chains They candamage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device onlyif its manufacturer recommends it for use onyour vehicle and tiresize combinat...

Page 318: ...slow downuntil it stops Driving toofast or spinning the wheels withchains 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 getthem on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure ...

Page 319: ...ructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set 0 Carefully scrape off any excess stain 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area 0 If a ringforms after spot cleaning clean the entire often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area toremov...

Page 320: ...tain 2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been 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 y...

Page 321: ...ng theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial clean...

Page 322: ...rswhen running wax sap or othermaterial may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water 0 olass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The Grime from the windshield willstick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigor...

Page 323: ... soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning ExteriorLampskenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soap toclean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild po...

Page 324: ...thoroughly dry with a soft cleantowel A wax may then be applied The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasivepolishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic carwash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can...

Page 325: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer oran underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout...

Page 326: ...sT M plastic rubber and vinvl 1052925 Spray on and rinse with water Wheel Cleaner 16 02 0 473 L I052929 16 02 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Clean Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels er and floor mats I 1052930 I 8 02 0 237 L I Capture Dry Spot Remover I Attracts absorbs and removes soils 12345002 SeeyourGeneralMotorsPartsDepartmentfortheseproducts ic4 Not recommendedfor use on instrume...

Page 327: ...ation Label You ll find thislabel on the inside of the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to orderparts On this label is 0 your VIN the model designation 0 paint information and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment I NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicl...

Page 328: ... accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed orgoes away The wiring circuits in your vehicle areprotected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses and circuit breakers Thisgreatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broke...

Page 329: ... the fastener to the left Extra fusesand the fuse extractor are provided in the cover To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener to theright s BAlT N E a Y M r zi l N WPR A 0 n rn c cn P 0 FusdCircuit Breaker Usage A Not Used B Not Used 1 Headlamp Switch Body Control Module Headlamp Relay 6 60 ...

Page 330: ... Run Down Protection HVAC Control Head Manual Turn Signal Cluster Engine Control Module Parking Lamps Power Window Switch Body Control Module Ashtray Lamp FusdCircuit Breaker Usage 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Auxiliary Power Power Locks Motor 4WD Switch Engine Controls VCM PCM Transmission Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SDM Module Front Wiper Not Used Radio Battery Not Used HVAC Manual ...

Page 331: ...by turning the fastener to the left To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener to the right Name TRL TRN TRR TRN TRL B U VEH B U RT TURN LT TURN LT TRN Usage Trailer LeftTurn Trailer RightTurn Trailer Back up Lamps Vehicle Back up Lamps Right Turn Signal Front Left Turn Signal Front Left Turn Signal Rear ...

Page 332: ...ift Interlock Back up Lamps Air Conditioning Retained Accessory Power Oxygen Sensor Column Feed IGN 2 3 4 Name DRL FOG LP IGN A STUD 2 PARKLP LR PRK IGN C HTDSEAT ATC RRDFOG HVAC TRCHMSL RR WnV CRANK HAZLP VECHMSL HTDMIR STOPLP TBC Usage Daytime Running Lamps Fog Lamps Starting and Charging IGN 1 Accessory Feeds Electric Brake Parking Lamps Left Rear Parking Lamps Starter Solenoid Fuel Pump PRNDL ...

Page 333: ... Specifications Engine Description VORTEC 4300 Type V6 VINCode W Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Horsepower 190at 4 400 rpm Thermostat Specification 195O F 91O C Spark Plug Gap 0 045 inches 0 114 cm Quantity 2 2 4 2 2 2 Number 9006 HB4 9005 HB3 3057 194NA 3157 3157 NA Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque 1001b ft 140 Nmm TirePressure SeetheCertificatiodTire label See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index 6 64 ...

Page 334: ...ld Wiper Blade Trico 20 inched50 8cm Backglass Wiper Blade Trico 14 inched35 6cm Capacities Approximate Cooling System Automatic Trans 11 7quarts 1 1 I L Manual Trans 11 9quarts 1 1 3L Crankcase 4 5 quarts 4 3L Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill 5 0quarts 4 7 L Differential Fluid Rear 4 0 pints 1 9 L Front 2 6 pints 1 2 L Fuel Tank 2 Door Models 19gallons 72L Fuel Tank 4 DOOr Models 18gallons...

Page 335: ...81 5inches 461 0 cm S10516 66 0 inches 167 6 cm T10516 66 9 inches 170 0cm S10506 65 9 inches 167 4 cm T10506 67 0 inches 170 2 cm Length Height Width 67 8 inches 172 2 cm Front Tread S Series 55 0 inches 139 6cm T Series 57 3 inches 1 45 4 cm S Series 54 7 inches 138 8 cm T Series 55 1 inches 1 39 9 cm Rear Tread Figures reflect base equipment only 6 66 ...

Page 336: ... 5 7 6 7 6 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short Trip City Intervals Long Tripmighway Definition Long Tripmighway Intervals 7 7 7 27 7 39 7 43 7 45 7 48 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Part B Owner Checksand Services Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants Part E Mainten...

Page 337: ... the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environ...

Page 338: ...n 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 inspectionsthat your dealer s service department or anotherqualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubr...

Page 339: ... you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go toyour dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts Keproper fluids and lubricantsto use are listed in P a r t D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these Allparts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else...

Page 340: ...dfollow thisschedule if you operate your vehicle under anyo f these conditions is that these conditionscause engine oil to breuk down soonex Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Tire Rot...

Page 341: ...ditions causes engine oil to break down slower 1 Long Tripmighway Intervals L Every 7 500 Miles 12500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacem...

Page 342: ...ntervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage parkingbrake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints and brake pedal springs A good time to checkyour brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this schedule Drive axle service see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the ...

Page 343: ...hever occurs first Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper An Emission Control Sewice See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote 9 000 Miles 15 ...

Page 344: ...nstant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 In...

Page 345: ...ch as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle underany o f these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000 km 32 C orhigher 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 0 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first Seefootnote Check readfront a...

Page 346: ...very3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlSewice 17 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See foot...

Page 347: ...on ControlService Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Seefootnote Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehi...

Page 348: ...r 33 000 Miles 55000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid asneeded Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 36 000 Miles 60 000km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 mo...

Page 349: ...ver occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as...

Page 350: ...e automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions changethefluid andfilter every 50...

Page 351: ...information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change 51 000 Miles 85000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis componen...

Page 352: ...and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Check readfront axle fluid lev...

Page 353: ...note velocityjoints and axle seals forleaking See footnote under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83...

Page 354: ...te chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals forleaking See footnote 66 000 Miles I10 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first Che...

Page 355: ...constant An Emission Control Sewice See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid leveland add fluid as needed Check constant CI Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the ...

Page 356: ...affic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under anyo f these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000 miles 83000 km Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Co...

Page 357: ...locityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months Whichever occurs first Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid leveland add fluid asneeded Check constant An Emission Control Sewice See footnote velocityjoints a...

Page 358: ...note 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km DATE 0 Change engine oil and filte...

Page 359: ...e outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain 32 C or higher When doing frequent trailertowing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000 miles 83000 km An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional in...

Page 360: ...r orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service CI Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional informatio...

Page 361: ...ere service conditions listed An Emission Control Sewice An Emission Control Service previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change An Emission Control Service 0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 mont...

Page 362: ...the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parlung brake cable guides propshaft splines universaljoints and brake pedal springs A good time tocheck your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake S...

Page 363: ... and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven See footnote ...

Page 364: ...e oil and filter or every12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking Seefootnote rotation pattern and additiona...

Page 365: ...e conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailertowing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under anyo f tlzese con ditions change the fluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rota...

Page 366: ...pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Change automat...

Page 367: ...under severe conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every I2 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add flui...

Page 368: ...icle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under an yo f these conditions chun gethe fluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000 knz 32 C or higher 0 Rotate tire...

Page 369: ...nts or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlService See footnote velocity joints and axle seals forleaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter o...

Page 370: ... terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every50 000miles 83000 km rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 32 C or higher 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 82 500 Miles I37 500 km Change engine oil ...

Page 371: ...icate chassiscomponents or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals forleaking See footnote 13 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F ...

Page 372: ... 97 500Miles 162 500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote j velocity joints and axle seals for leaking...

Page 373: ...sion fluid change both the fluid and filter Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change An Emission Control Service Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or e m y 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure capand n...

Page 374: ...ne oillevel 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 DEX COOL coolant mixtureif 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 Win...

Page 375: ... needed See Manual Transmission in the Index Check for leaks A fluid loss may indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed lraulic Clutch System Check Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir See Hydraulic Clu...

Page 376: ...t the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutchis pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service A CAUTION I I 1 When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the ste...

Page 377: ... begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in front of your vehicle in case it beginsto roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With th...

Page 378: ...e Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floorpan or couldlet exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling Syste...

Page 379: ...ase forkinks and proper installation More frequent lubricationmay be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the completesystem Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear androtors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need t...

Page 380: ...ne DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders FLUIDLUBRICANT Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 1237798...

Page 381: ...equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Constant Velocity Universal Joint Clutch Pushrod to Clutch Fork Joint Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985or equivalent or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubricant GM Pa...

Page 382: ...inges FLUIDLUBRICANT I Multi Pu oseLubricant Superlube I GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Multi PuoseLubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks FLUIDLUBRICANT Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent Multi Pu oseLubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent 7 47 ...

Page 383: ... after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can beadded on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them ODOMETER I DATE I READING Maintenance Record SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48 ...

Page 384: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I 7 49 ...

Page 385: ...MaintenanceRecord ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 50 ...

Page 386: ...ction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation inan Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10ReportingSafety Defects tothe United States Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects toGeneralMotors 8 11 Ordering...

Page 387: ...wever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealershipmanagement Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service orparts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager 8 2 ...

Page 388: ...63 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate 0 In Mexico 525 625 3256 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 I 800 75 1 4135 English or I 800 75 1 4136 Spanish 0 In the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British Virgin Is...

Page 389: ...436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 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 equipment a...

Page 390: ...ry Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get tothe nearest service station up to 4 00 will be covered Jump Start No start situations which require abattery 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 10mi...

Page 391: ...odging if vehicle disablementoccurs at least 150miles 240k m from your home or rental property Pleuse Note you will be required to obtain prior approval from GMC Roadside Assistanceand pay for expenses at the time of disablement Original receipts should be submittedto GMC Roadside Assistancefor reimbursement A service representativewill provide assistancewhen you call The Roadside Assistance servi...

Page 392: ...ay 7 days a week 365 days a year including weekends and holidays Should you have any questions about roadside assistance call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or contact your dealer Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage providedby theNew VehicleLimited Warranty GMC reserves the rightto make any changes or discon tinuethe Roudside Assistance program ut any time without no...

Page 393: ...y another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to a five day maximum All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your GMC dealership service management Allrequests should reflect actual costs up to and not to exceed the maximum allowable dollar limits Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people un...

Page 394: ...an 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 AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge tocustomers who ...

Page 395: ...ustomer Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty 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 orcould cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Page 396: ...pe you llnotify us Please callus at I 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please callus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLlH 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada ...

Page 397: ...Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructionsto assistin the diagnosis and serviceof your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETETHE ORDER FORMSHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE ANDMAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners a intended to pro...

Page 398: ...ion HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER SNAME ATTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIMETELEPHONENO 0 AREA CODE vIC ORD98 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery P A Y M E N T ase allow ade uate time for postal 1 the addresss aown below orcall reditwithout packing slip with return a...

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Page 400: ...ls 6 57 ArbitrationProgram 8 9 Armrest Storage 2 53 Ashtrays 2 57 Audio Systems 3 1 3 IO Automatic Headlamp System 2 41 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 3 Servicing 1 29 Automatic Transmission Check 7 40 Fluid 6 15 Operation 2 18 ParkMechanismCheck 7 42 Shifting 2 18 Starting Your Engine 2 16 Front 6 23 Rear 6 21 Axle Backglass Wiper BladeReplacement 6 40 Battery 6 32 ChargeLight ...

Page 401: ...traints l 42 Center Seat Positions 1 50 Securing i n a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 48 Securing inthe Right Front Seat Position 1 50 Tire 6 48 9 2 TopStrap 1 47 Wheretoput l 46 Where Not to Put 1 50 CigaretteLighter 2 57 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 59 Cleaner Air 6 14 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 6 55 Exterior Lamps and Lenses 6 54 Fabric 6 50 Glass 6 53 Inside of Your Vehicle 6 50 Interior Plastic C...

Page 402: ... Roads 4 34 InaBlizzard 4 38 Night 4 27 Off Road 4 14 OnCurves 4 9 Rainy Conditions 4 28 Snowy and Icy Conditions 4 36 Through Deep Standing Water 4 30 WetRoads 4 28 Winter 4 36 WithaTrailer 4 47 Driving On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 48 DrunkenDriving 4 3 E a s y Entry Seat 1 7 ElectricalEquipment Adding 3 28 6 58 Electrical System 6 58 Endgate 2 9 EmergencyRelease 2 11 ManualRelease 2 10 Rem...

Page 403: ...hcare 6 54 AutomaticTransmission 2 20 Manual Transmission 2 21 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 FlatTire Changing 5 21 Fluids and Lubricants 6 65 7 45 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 5 Fourth Gear ManualTransmission 2 21 Four wheel Drive 2 29 6 22 Filter Air 6 14 Remote Oil 6 14 FinishDamage 6 56 First Gear FogLampSwitch 2 42 French Language Manual 11 Halogen Bulbs 6 33 FrontAxle 6 23 Hazard Warning Flashers 5...

Page 404: ...stems 7 43 Front Drive Axle Boot Seal 7 43 Steering 7 43 Suspension 7 43 Throttle System 7 43 Transfer Case 7 44 InstrumentPanel 2 64 Cleaning 6 52 Cluster 2 65 2 66 FuseBlock 6 60 Interior Lamps 2 43 Jacking Equipment 5 22 Jump Starting 5 3 K e y in the Ignition 2 12 KeyLock Cylinders Service 7 40 Key Release Button 2 15 Keyless Entry System 2 6 Keys 2 2 Labels Certificationflire 4 40 Fuse 6 60 6...

Page 405: ... 1 Long Tripmighway 7 6 7 27 Owner Checks and Services 7 39 PeriodicMaintenance Inspections 7 43 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 45 ScheduledMaintenanceServices 7 4 Short Trip City 7 5 7 7 Maintenance Underbody 6 56 MaintenanceWhen Trailer Towing 4 50 MalfunctionIndicatorLamp 2 73 ManualFrontSeat 1 2 ManualLumbarSupport 1 3 Manual Transmission Check 7 40 Fluid 6 19 Operation 2 21 Shifting 2 21...

Page 406: ...smission 2 26 Passing 4 11 Passlock 2 12 Payload 4 42 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 43 Parking Power AccessoryOutlets 2 58 DoorLocks 2 5 RemoteControlMirror 2 45 Steering 4 9 Steering Fluid 6 27 Windows 2 31 Powerseat 1 3 Lumbar Controls 1 4 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 22 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Service and Owner 8 1 1 8 12 Radiator AddingCoolant 5 17 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 2...

Page 407: ...Center FrontPassengerPosition 1 30 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 38 Children 1 39 1 53 DriverPosition 1 15 Extender 1 56 HowtoWearProperly 1 15 Lap Belt 1 30 Lap S houlder 1 15 Questions andAnswers Rear Comfort Guides Rear Seat Passengers Replacing After a Crash RightFrontPassengerPosition 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Use During Pregnancy 1 Why They Work 1 11 Safety Chains 4 46 Safety Defects Reporting 8 10 S...

Page 408: ...mbols Vehicle v Tachometer 2 67 Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6 38 TapePlayerCare 3 29 Temperatureand Compass Display 2 49 Theft 2 12 THEFTLOCK 3 26 Thermostat 6 27 Third AutomaticTransmission 2 20 Third Gear Manual Transmission 2 21 Tilt SteeringWheel 2 33 Time Setting 3 10 Tirechains 6 48 Tire Inflation Check 7 39 Tires Alignment and Balance 6 47 BuyingNew 6 44 Changing a Flat 5 21 Cleaning 6 55 Inf...

Page 409: ...g 2 61 RollingCodeOpeners 2 62 Used Replacement Wheels 6 48 Operation 2 62 Vehiclecontrol 4 5 VehicleDamageWarnings iv VehicleDimensions 6 66 Vehicle Identification Number 6 58 VehicleLoading 4 40 VehicleStorage 6 33 Visors Sun 2 57 Ventilationsystem 3 7 Voltmeter 2 70 warning Devices 5 2 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 68 WasherFluid Windshield 6 28 WashingYourVehicle 6 54 Wheel Alignme...

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