GMC 1998 Safari Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Safari

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Page 9: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Custom...

Page 10: ...ehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manualin it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A X9810B First Edition ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual Aux...

Page 11: ...ck 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 and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use abox and the word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning L CAUTION I IThese mean there is something that could hurt you orother people In the caution area w...

Page 12: ...red by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION andNOTICEwarnings 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 find these notices NOTICE Thesem e a n th...

Page 13: ...ortant for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FLASHER FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on someof your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER FAN These symbols are usedon warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING 1 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE 0 COOLANT a ENGINE OIL e P...

Page 14: ...Model Reference This manual coversthese models Cargo Van PassengerVan vi ...

Page 15: ...ons Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System Rear Seat Passengers 1 35 1 38 1 39 1 44 1 52 1 65 1 68 1 68 1 1 68 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Bench Seat Children Built in Ch...

Page 16: ...o adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you ormake you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 2 Way Front Seat Move the seat adjustment lever at the front of the seat toward the driver s door to unlock it Slide the seat to where you wantit Then release the lever and try to mo...

Page 17: ...will be a knob on the inboard sideof the driver and passenger bucket seats The front control makes the front of the seat go up and down Turn the knob toward the front Of the vehicle to increase The center control makes the whole seat go forwar lumbarsupport Turntheknobtowardtherear of therearward up or down vehicle to decrease lumbar support The rear control makes the rear of the seatgo up and dow...

Page 18: ...t to adjust the seatback You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 4 ...

Page 19: ...could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seatand wear your safety belt properly Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others Slidean adjustable head restraint up or down so that the topof...

Page 20: ...latch has been released push the seatback toward the frontof the vehicle until it locks in place To raise the seatback unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the lever while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback Move the seatback into the upright position Make sure the seatback is locked whenit is back in the upright position Rear Seats I CAUTION r A seat thatisn t locked into place p...

Page 21: ...erly attached Bucket Seats See Manual Front Seats and Rec1ining Seatbacks earlier in this section or in the Index You may have rear bucket seats with an adjustment release bar at the front of the seats These seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the release bar Pull the release bar up to release the seat bottom and slide seat where you want it Then let go of the release bar and try to mov...

Page 22: ... 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 into place The non touring center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest The left armrest can also be used as a storage compartment The optional touring bench seats come with moveable armrests individual reclining seatbacks adjustable headrests and a fol...

Page 23: ...he Rear Seats To remove the rear seats do the following a 1 TO DETACH II BELT FOR I SEAT REMOVAL I I 1 AND PUSH I INSERT KEY I INTO HOLE i III i 1 If you are removing the center seat remove the right lap shoulder belt To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up onthe safety belt If you havea safety belt guide on your seat pull the safety b...

Page 24: ... the floor on the rear legs of the seat 5 Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins Then pull back and lift the seat out of the vehicle Your seat release latch lever is sprung with a two stage mechanism To fully release the latch two levels of lift effort will be required First a low effort to overcome the first stage and then a moderate effortto fully re...

Page 25: ...1 Lower the seat into position Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins 3 To raise the seatback unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the latch release lever at the right rear of the seat while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback Move the seatback into the upright position Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position 1 11 ...

Page 26: ...h the release hole facing inward toward the seat slide the plastic cover upso you can seethebuckle Disconnect the seat belt Slide the cover back down and reinstall the belt correctly NOTICE Be sure to put the correct seats back in the proper positionssothe safety belts will work properly Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also te...

Page 27: ... up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here swhy They work You never knowif you ll be ina crash If you do have a crash you don t knowif it will bea bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who...

Page 28: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything yougo as fast as it goes Take the simplestvehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone onit 1 14 ...

Page 29: ...Get it upto speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keepsgoing until stopped by something In a realvehicle it could be the windshield 1 15 ...

Page 30: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 16 ...

Page 31: ... they workwith safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especiallyin side and other collisions e If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts ...

Page 32: ...ion Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock thedoor 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 4 Push the latch plateinto the buckle untilit clicks Don t letit get twisted Pull up on...

Page 33: ... 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 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To moveit down pushin at the topof the arrows and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by p...

Page 34: ... but not fallingoff your shoulder t What s wrong with this 1 A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 20 ...

Page 35: ...be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen Thebelt forceswould be there not at the pelvic bones Thiscould cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearestyou 1 21 ...

Page 36: ...njured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slideunder the belt The belt force would then be appliedat the abdomen notat the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatalinjuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests I1 22 ...

Page 37: ...riouslyinjured if youwear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increasethe chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strongasshoulderbones You couldalso severelyinjure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 23 ...

Page 38: ...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 straight soit can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it A The belt is twistedacross the body 1 24 ...

Page 39: ...belts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back outof the way Before you close the door be sure thebelt is outof the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as lowas possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 25 ...

Page 40: ...xplains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one air bagfor the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system A CAUTIOA You can be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt evenif you ve air bags Wearing your safety belt during ...

Page 41: ...us lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither thevehicle s safety belt system nor itsair CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued bag systemis designed for them Young children and infantsneed the protectionthat a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manualcalled Chil...

Page 42: ...ow the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 28 ...

Page 43: ...ver with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform su as a parked car the thresholdlevel will be higher The air bagis not designed to inflate in 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 inflat...

Page 44: ...th you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will 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 being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stoppeople from leaving the vehicle t I A CAUTJN When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of a...

Page 45: ...o water that soaks the carpet you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cablesare first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag EquippedVehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to i...

Page 46: ...bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash Is there anythingI might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly A Yes Ifyou add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end sheet metal or height they may keep thea i rbag s...

Page 47: ...ull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to 1 33 ...

Page 48: ...his applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a cr...

Page 49: ...safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints andfor small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints andfor smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed o...

Page 50: ...s storage clip on the side of 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic the seatback cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 1 36 ...

Page 51: ...position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder Toremove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Slidethe guide onto the storage clip 1 37 ...

Page 52: ...t If your vehicle has rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sitin a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 38 ...

Page 53: ...ckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadian p...

Page 54: ...l likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause seriousor fatal injuries So be surethat any child small enough for one is always properly restrainedin 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 muc...

Page 55: ...h During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t holdit For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would bealmost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 41 ...

Page 56: ...ren properly in your vehicle A very young child ship bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt wouldapply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries Smaller children and babies should always be restrainedin a child restraint However infants who s...

Page 57: ...hicle A baby doesn tweigh much until a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy youcan t hold it For exampje ina crash at only 25 mph O km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenlybecome a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would bealmost impossible to hold ...

Page 58: ...need in a crash See Child Restraints later in this section for more information What if the top of my child s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system A A child whose shouldersare above the shoulder belt slotsfor the five point child restraint harness system shouldn t use the harness Instead the child should sit on the vehicle s regular seat cush...

Page 59: ... IFA CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS USESTHIS CHILD RESTRAINT THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED DURINGA SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH IF THE TOPOF THE CHILD S SHOULDERS IS ABOVE THE SLOTS DON T USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION Securing a Child inthe Built in Child Restraint 1 Lower the child restraint cushion 1 45 ...

Page 60: ...efor the built in child restraint securethe child using the child restraint s harness But childrenwho are too large for the built in childrestraint should sit on the vehicle s regular seat and use the regular safety belts WARNING FAILURETO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONSON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR...

Page 61: ... the harnessout and place the harness over the child sshoulder Ifthe belt stops beforethelatch plate reaches the buckle let the belt go back all the way and start again 5 Push the latch plate B into the buckle until itclicks Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate see you r dealerfor service before usin...

Page 62: ...ngle motion and place the harness over the child s shoulder If the belt stops before the latch plate reaches the buckle let the belt go back all the way and start again I Push the latch plateinto the buckle until it clicks 8 Pull up on both latch plates to make sure they are secure 1 48 ...

Page 63: ...ulders Ifthe harness isn t on the child s shoulders it won t be able to restrain the child s upper body in a suddenstop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make surethe harness clip is properly fastened 10 Pull upon both shoulder harnesses to tighten the lap partsof the harness 1 49 ...

Page 64: ...of the harness the shoulder part should be centered near the child s shoulder The harness should be away from the child s face and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while riding you can recline the seatback See Seats in the Index 1 Unfasten the shoulder harness clip 1 50 ...

Page 65: ...5 Remove the child from the child restraint cushion Storing the Built in Child Restraint Always properly store the built in child restraint before using the vehicle s lap shoulder belt 1 Fasten the harness clip but leave the harness unbuckled 2 Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into the seatback 3 Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the seat 1 51 ...

Page 66: ...raint Systems and Replacing Seat and Restraint SystemParts After a Crash in the Index Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints Q What are the different types of add on A Add on child restraintsare available infour basic types When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s we...

Page 67: ... center of the vehicle A rear facing infant restraint B positions an infant to face the rearof the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints 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...

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Page 69: ...rd facing restraints are designed to help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to40 inches 66 to102cm in height or up to around four yearsof age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat ora forward facing child seat 1 55 ...

Page 70: ...instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child alsohas to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Both the owner s manual and the child restraint instructions are important so if either one o...

Page 71: ...icle Besure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even whenno child is in it Where to Putthe Restraint Cargo Vans The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle Here s why L P 4 A T T W T ON A child ina rearfacing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured if the passenger s air bag inflates even if your vehi...

Page 72: ...e Seat Position You ll be using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoul portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or...

Page 73: ...needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 59 ...

Page 74: ...s secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position Bench Seat You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the chil...

Page 75: ...nt instructions will show you how 4 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the be...

Page 76: ... bag inflates even ifyour vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the back of a rearfacing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rearfacing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle isa cargovan do not usea rearfacing child restraint in thisvehicle Ifa forward facing childrestraint is suitablefor your...

Page 77: ...back asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run thelap 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 4 Buck...

Page 78: ...t You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work foran adult or larger child passenger directions to be sure it is secure ...

Page 79: ...e child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Children who aren t buckled up canbe thrown out in 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other a crash people who are 1 65 ...

Page 80: ... is very closeto the child s faceor 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 ina crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the childis so small that the shoulder belt is s...

Page 81: ...s way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be appliedright on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the childsits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies beltforce to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 67 ...

Page 82: ...safety belt and built in child restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built in child restraint system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety beltsmay not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away If your vehicle has the built in child restraint tom or frayed harness strap...

Page 83: ... child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraintor seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the safety belt orbuilt in child restraint wasn t being used at the time of thecollision If an air bag inflates you ll need to replace air bag system parts See the pa...

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Page 85: ...slock New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Parking Over Things That Burn 2 27 2 27 2 28 2 28 2 29 2 30 2 30 2 3 1 2 37 2 38 2 40 2 4 1 2 48 2 49 2 50 2 50 2 54 2 57 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Locking Rear Axle Option All Whe...

Page 86: ...ehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous formany reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children ...

Page 87: ...if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicleto get in Sobe sure you have extra keys When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer provides the owner witha pair of identical keys and a bar coded tag The bar coded tag hasa code onit that tells your dealer or aqualified locksmith howto make extra keys Keep this tagin a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have...

Page 88: ...e the Dutch doors you must open the hatch first See Hatch Release in the Index To open the front side door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open Cargo DoorShown Rear doors can only be opened from the outside Open the passenger s side rear door first Grasp the handle and pull the door open 2 4 ...

Page 89: ...oors are completely closed The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond90 degrees To fully open the rear doors push in on theclip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket Do this on each door Replace the check assemblies on the mounting brackets before closing the doors See the Caution following Swing Out Windows in this section 2 5 ...

Page 90: ... doors and you will befar better off whenever you driveyour vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with Remote Keyless Entry For more information see Remote Keyless Entry laterin this section To lock the front doors and sliding side door from the inside slide the lock levers down To unlock the front doors andthe sliding side door from the inside...

Page 91: ...aving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get out and close the door Keyless Entry System Option If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your rear hatch from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your keyless entry sys...

Page 92: ...r vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technicianfor service Operation When you pressUNLOCK the driver s door will unlock automatically If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds all doors will unlock All doors will lock whenLOCK is pressed The ...

Page 93: ...m your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter Use one Panasonic three volt type CR2032 or equivalent battery Your transmitter housing snaps apart for ease in battery replacement To replace the battery 1 2 3 4 Insert a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom of the transmitterfrom the top Remove the battery and replace it with a new one making sure the posit...

Page 94: ...onize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for eight seconds The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization If the locks do not cycle see your dealer for service Sliding Door To open the sliding side door pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear until it latches in the open positi...

Page 95: ...ssibly injuring someone To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allow it to slowly close Sliding Door Child SecurityLock I i 1 Your vehicle s sliding side door is equipped with a child security door lock located at the front of the sliding door J ...

Page 96: ...de 11 you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the sliding door from the inside You should let adults and older children know how the security door lock works and how to cancel the lock Canceling the Sliding Door Child Security Lock To cancel the child security lock 1 Unlock the door and openit from the outside 2 Move the lever ...

Page 97: ... or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on anythingbut MAX N C That will force outsideair into your vehicle See Comfort Controls inthe Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outlets onor under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Hatch Release Option You can use your key to unlock the hatch and all the other doorsfrom the outside Insert the key into the hatch ...

Page 98: ...el will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Parking atNight Park ina lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you parkin a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle it s best to lock it up and take your keys But what if you h...

Page 99: ...n detected and the system may needservice See your dealerfor service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance in the Index New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in Butit will perform better in the long run i fyou followthese guidelines 0 0 0 0 Keep your speedat 55 mph 88km h or lessfor the first 500miles 805 km Don t drive at...

Page 100: ...CESSORY position for long periods of time Prolonged operationof 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 shift lever in PARK P It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF C This positionlets you...

Page 101: ...when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try toshift toPARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift toPARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition keyto START When theengine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding yourkey in START for l...

Page 102: ...without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Fuel Regulator You have a fuel regulator that shuts the fuel off when the engine reaches5 600rpm Engine CoolantHeater If Equipped In very cold weather 0 F lS0C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minim...

Page 103: ...mperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealerin the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advicefor that particular area Automatic TransmissionOperation There are several different positions for your shift lever I 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the...

Page 104: ...e wayinto PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this section REVERSE R Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shiftto REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand witho...

Page 105: ...power DRIVE D should be usedfor normal towing THIRD 3 This position is also usedfor normal driving howeverit offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D You should use THIRD 3 when carrying a heavy load or driving on steep hills SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roa...

Page 106: ...or pedal This could overheatand damagethe transmission Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake...

Page 107: ...om moving Shifting IntoPARK P A CAUTION It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when I you re on fairlylevel ground use the stepsthat follow Ifyou re pulling a tra...

Page 108: ...oPARK P like this 0 Pull the lever toward you Move the leverup as far as it will go 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can remove the keyfrom your ignition your vehicle is in PARK P 2 24 ...

Page 109: ...way from PARK P withoutfirst pulling it toward you If youcan it means that the shift lever wasn t fully lockedinto PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle mayput too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift leverout of PARK P This is called torque lock ...

Page 110: ...ressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift outof PARK P try this 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the keyto OFF Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step4 Shift to NEUTRAL N Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts unde...

Page 111: ...e it only with all the windows downto Have your vehicle fixed immediately modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if ever you have to here are some things to know Idlingthe engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle seethe earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also ...

Page 112: ... IntoPARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Locking Rear Axle Option If you have this feature your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works likea standard axle most of the time but whenone of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehi...

Page 113: ... been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch Press and hold the side of driver s window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down feature The express down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch Lightly tap the switch to open t...

Page 114: ...gor cooling systemto its highest speed with the setting on anythingbut MAX NC That will force outsideair intoyour vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrumentpanel open them all the way If you have air outlets onor under the See Engine Exhaust in the Index Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel Tilt Wheel If Equipped A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust t...

Page 115: ...d two downward forleft positions These positions allow you to signala turn ora lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel willflash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until...

Page 116: ...n lever all the way toward you Then releaseit When the high beams are on this indicatorlight on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the ba...

Page 117: ...er fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision The wipers will clear the window and theneither stop or return to your preset speed Rear Window WasherMriper Option You control your rear window washedwiper from a switchon your instrument panel next to the audio system To turn the wiper on slide the switch all the way up For delay wiping slide the switch even with the word DELAY in the ...

Page 118: ...ing your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off I CAUTION C r u i s econtrol canbe dangerous where you can t drivesafeIy ata steady speed So don t useyour cruise controlon winding roadsor in heavy traffic slippery roads Onsuchmads itchanges i ntiretraction g ...

Page 119: ...back up to your chosen speed and stay there 4 Take your footoff the accelerator pedal Resuminga Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Remember if you hold the switch atR A longer than 1 1 2seconds the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply...

Page 120: ...less than halfa second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your footoff the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the s...

Page 121: ... the dial up to the first notch for full intensity If you rotate the dial to the second notch your interior lamps will come on Rotate the dial next tothe lamp switch downto dim your instrument panel lights Headlamps You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling the multifunction lever toward you A circuit breaker protects your headlamps If you have an electrical overload your head...

Page 122: ...ur headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lampswon t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When you turn the headlamp switch off the regular lamps will gooff and your headlamps will change to the reduced b...

Page 123: ... interior lamps will workas usual If the buttonis pressed in the interior lamps will not come on when anyof the vehicle s doorsare open The button is located next to the lamp switch If youhave the optional reading lamps they will still operate if the button is pressed in Reading Lamps Option You may have the optional reading lamps next to the dome lamps Turn the lamps on and off by pressing the sw...

Page 124: ...irrors come with a remote control adjustment switch The switchis located onthe driver s door To move a mirror turn the knob in the middleof the control to L for the driver s side mirror or to R for the passenger s side mirror Then press the four way pad to move the mirrorin the desired direction To make sure you do not accidentally move a mirror turn the knob to the middle off position Mirrors can...

Page 125: ...e other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cuttoo sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder befon changing lanes Storage Compartments Your front storage compartmentlglove box is at the center of the engine cover To open the compartment press the two tabs together and pull 2 41 ...

Page 126: ...ing tray storage compartment it is under the front passenger s seat To open the compartment move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward If you have rear storage compartments pull up on the lid to open the cover 2 42 ...

Page 127: ...et on the passenger s side of the engine cover console Overhead Console Option Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off The lamps canalso be swiveled to point in the direction you want 2 43 ...

Page 128: ...door button and press the opener firmly into place 4 Center the garage door opener activation button over The pegsinsidethe compartment doorare used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener 5 Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button 2 44 ...

Page 129: ... needed until the opener operates properly Your vehicle may be equipped with a Universal Transmitter For more information refer to the Universal Transmitter Option text in this section Temperature and Compass Display Option The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed atthe front of the overhead console The control switches are located to the left of the display Turn the display on or...

Page 130: ...ar on the display To correct the problem drive slowly in a complete 360 circle three times and the compass will function normally Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas the difference between the two can be great enough to cause falsecompass readings If this happens follow these instructions to set the variancefor your particular location 1 Find your l...

Page 131: ...eable tie downs attached to the side rails should be used to secure loads to the luggage carrier Be sure the cargo is properly loaded Follow these guidelines 0 0 0 0 0 Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is not recommended Tie the load to the moveable tie down two per eac side of the side rails Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding If you need to carry longitems tie the load to ...

Page 132: ...hicle For more information on vehicle apacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in he Index T o prevent damageor loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make surethe luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is on the leftof the engine cover console To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s done...

Page 133: ...ht side to turnthe ashtray aroundfor use To remove the ashtray open it and gently pull it off the hinge NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burninto your ashtrays If you do cigarettesor other smokingmaterialscould set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Your visors may have an extension that can...

Page 134: ...imum current levels I NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Alwaysturn off any electrical equipment when not inuse Leaving electrical equipment on forextended periods will drain your battery Universal Transmitter Option This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters It will operate ga...

Page 135: ...ice facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the Transmitter Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener that does nothave the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming Your vehicle sengine should be turned off while progr...

Page 136: ...tter is not dead If you still cannot program it rotate thehand heldoansmitter end over end and try again The universal transmitter may not work with older garage door openers that do not meet current Federal Consumer Safety Standards If you cannot program the transmitter after repeated attempts consult your GM dealer Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to erase and ...

Page 137: ...mming the Transmitter earlier in this section 2 Remove the cover panelfrom the garage door opener receiver It is located nearthe garage door opener motor 3 4 5 6 Locate the training button on the garage door opener receiver The exact location and color will vary Press the training button on the garage door opener receiver for one to two seconds Return to your vehicle and press the programmed butto...

Page 138: ...Instrument Panel 2 54 ...

Page 139: ...tLever I F Ignition Switch G Rear Defogger H Comfort Controls I Rear A C Control Option J Rear Heater Control Option K Rear Washerwiper L FrontAshtray M Accessory Power Outlets N Cupholders Storage Tray 0 Front Storage Compartment P AudioSystem Q Cigarette Lighter R Hood Release S Dome Override Button 2 55 ...

Page 140: ...nstrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel remains andmany other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 2 56 ...

Page 141: ...t the trip odometer to zero The trip odometer will appear in place of your regular odometer when you press the TRIP button To reset the trip odometer press and hold the TRIP button To change back to the regular odometer press the TRIP button again Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describesthe warning lights and gages that may beon your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Wa...

Page 142: ... seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the tone nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includesthe airbag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the...

Page 143: ...turn off all your accessories such as the radio and heatedair conditioner When your engineis not running but the ignition is on in the RUN position the gage shows your battery s stateof charge in DC volts When the ignitionis running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in the low warning zon...

Page 144: ...od braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away BRAKE This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop ca...

Page 145: ...ular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the gage pointer moves to the red area your engine is too hot It means that your engine coolan...

Page 146: ...g any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a checkto show youit is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not runnin...

Page 147: ...ng follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified servicecenter for service If the LightIs On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall thefuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or i...

Page 148: ...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 equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the...

Page 149: ...tlyand is not covered by your warranty SECURITY This light will come on briefly when you turn the key to START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes thePasslock System has entereda tamper mode If the vehiclefails to start see Passlock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may bea problem with the Passlock System Your vehicle ...

Page 150: ... Running Lamps D m are on When it beginsto get dark the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES This light will come on briefly when youare starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your various gages to see if theyare in the warning zones 2 66 ...

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Page 153: ...Option Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo 3 11 3 13 3 18 3 19 3 24 3 26 3 28 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 30 3 30 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Rear Seat Audio If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player...

Page 154: ...itioning controls will look like this k This control has four positions To increase aifflow turn the knob toward HI To decrease airflow moveit toward LO Temperature Knob This knobis next to the fanknob It selects the temperature of the air flowinginto your vehicle Move the knob toward the right for warmer air Move the knob toward the left for cooler air Function Knob This knob is next to the tempe...

Page 155: ...tting the heated outside air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify the air DEFROST This setting operates the defroster Most of the air comes out near the windshield with some going to the floor vents and front side windows The air conditioning compressor may ...

Page 156: ...r The rest comesout from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows 0 w BLEND With this setting the heated outside air comes out both the heater vents and defroster vents Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air 9DEFROST This setting operatesthe defroster Most of the air comes out near the windshield with some goingto the floor vents andfront side windows Re...

Page 157: ...he windows to clear the vehicle of hot air This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down Then keep your windows closedfor the air conditioner to work at its best You can use MAX A C with the temperature knob in the blue area when it s really hot outside and you need to cool the insideair quickly MAX A C lets in only alittle air fromthe outside If you first use MAX N C you can then u...

Page 158: ...uce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defrosting Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high The air conditioning compressor may operate in this settingto dehumidify the air The BLEND setting is useful ...

Page 159: ... the rearof the vehicle The rear heating vents are located next to the second and third seat on the driver s side of the vehicle near th floor You can move the vents to direct the flowof air or close the vents altogether When you close a vent it will increase the flow of air coming outof any vents that are open Ventilation Tips 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other ...

Page 160: ...n release it The rear window defogger will only work when the ignition switchi6in the RUN position You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button again The defogger will shut itself off after several minutesso that the glass does not get too hot If the window stillisn t clear turn the defogger on again Do not attacha temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogger gr...

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

Page 162: ... five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the stepsfor each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttonsat 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 wit...

Page 163: ... F M 1 and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and theleft arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 21 stations sevenA M seven F M 1 and seven 342 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band...

Page 164: ...scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds Press either SEEK button or RECALLto stop scanning through the preset stations Setting the Tone BASS Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease bass TREB Slidethis lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a stationis weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL ...

Page 165: ...y the radio CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It willstill play tapes butyou should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damageto the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset theCLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was re...

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

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

Page 168: ... 2 Press this button to switch from one side of the tape to the other NEXT 3 Press theNEXT button orthe SEEK right arrow to searchfor the next selection A minimum three second blank gapis required for the player to stop at the beginningof the selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation The sound will mute while searching for the next selection REV 4 Press this button to...

Page 169: ...apes and player See Care of Your CassetteTape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a CD adapterkit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature use the followi...

Page 170: ...knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to the right to increase volume and to the left to decrease volume Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it The upperVOL knob controls the upper headphone and the lower VOL knob controls the lower headphone AM FM Press this button to switch between A M FM1 and FM2 If the front passengers are already listening to AM FM the rear se...

Page 171: ...his buttonto seek through the presetradio stations set on your primary radio pushbuttons 0 When acassette tape is playing press this button to go to the other side of the tape TAPE CD With a cassette tape CD in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a cassette tape CD Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape CDis playing The inactive tapeor CD will remain safely ...

Page 172: ...d position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each stati...

Page 173: ...ay will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may wantto decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard Each time you press the button the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC NEWS RO...

Page 174: ...c playeris very hot Press RECALL to make ERR go off the display PREV 1 Press PREV or the SEEK left arrow to search for the previous selection If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Sound is muted in this mode RDM 2 Press this buttonto play the tracks on the disc in random order Whilein the RDM mode RANDOM appears on the display Press RDM again to return to...

Page 175: ...bol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either AM FM1 or FM2 If the radiois turned off the disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point whereit stopped CD AUX To switch between the player and the radio when a discis playing press the AM FM button To return to the player press CD AUX When a discis playing the letters CD and the CD symbol will appear on the disp...

Page 176: ...ted but is still sittingin the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately30 seconds This protects the disc and player from damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT When a disc is in the player aCD symbol wil...

Page 177: ...to go to the next higher track on the disc RANDOM Press P SCAN to enter the random play mode RANDOM will appear on the display While in this mode the tracks on the discs will be played in random order If youpress SEEK PREV or NEXT while in the random mode the previous or next track will be scanned randomly Press P SCAN againto turn off RANDOM and return to normal operation RECALL Press this button...

Page 178: ... through all nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000to 1999and keep itin a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1and 4 bu...

Page 179: ... contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN Turn the radio off Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display Press MN and 000 will appear on the display Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press HR to make th...

Page 180: ...loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone...

Page 181: ...for your cassette tape playeris the useof a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When usinga scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normalfor the cassette toeject because your unit is equipped with a cut ta...

Page 182: ...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 Storethem in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surfaceof a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wipi...

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Page 185: ...4 2 4 5 4 6 4 8 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 Defensive Driving DrunkenDriving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 15 4 17 4 la 4 19 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 26 4 28 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer 4 1...

Page 186: ...ing You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or t u r nsuddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentratingon a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting inj...

Page 187: ...for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How muchis too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Althoughit depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things The amount of alcohol consumed 0 The drinker s body weight ...

Page 188: ...g skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC leve...

Page 189: ...Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate adriver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you wantit to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy toask more of those control sy...

Page 190: ... whether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needlessheavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking rather than keeping pacewith traffic Thisis a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes wi...

Page 191: ...noise while this test If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stayon See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in the Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels i...

Page 192: ...n 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 lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock...

Page 193: ...er the vehicle the way you wantit to go and slow down Speed limitsigns near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve doit before youenter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust yo...

Page 194: ...actice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving SLOW DOWN edge oi paved wrlace If the level of the shoulderis only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steerso that...

Page 195: ...ndicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaitingan opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re followinga larger vehicle Also yo...

Page 196: ... Keep trying to steer and constantly seekan escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose controlof the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your...

Page 197: ...rfaceis slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learnto recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Night drivingis more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs wit...

Page 198: ... They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly ...

Page 199: ... suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is tosee Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signsand traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with ...

Page 200: ...al lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actuallyride on the water This can happenif the road is wet enough and you re goingfast enough Whenyour vehicleis hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tre ad or ifthe...

Page 201: ...st rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 0 I Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have goodtires with proper tread depth Se...

Page 202: ...e and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways tur...

Page 203: ... sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want toleave the freeway moveto the proper lane well in advance If you miss yourexit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit rampcan be curved sometimes quite sharpl...

Page 204: ...r is itjust plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a secun...

Page 205: ...also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steepor long hill A CAUTION I If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or ev...

Page 206: ...imb the hill better Stay in your ownlane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the centerof the road Drive at speeds that let you stayin your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be somethingin your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long gra...

Page 207: ...or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful t What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow orice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more tro...

Page 208: ... until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curveor an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patchof ice aheadof you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually on t...

Page 209: ... orsmellit so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snowfrom around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn t collect there Open a windowjust a little on the sideof the vehicle that s away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run yourengine only as long as you must This saves fuel Wh...

Page 210: ...he label shows the size of your originaltires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacityof your vehicle This is called theGVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certificatioflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross ...

Page 211: ... a crash they ll keep going A CAUTION Thingsyou put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn orin a crash 0 Put thingsin 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 0 Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you ca...

Page 212: ...you determine your GCWR Add on Equipment When p a carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment Towing a Trailer roo don t usethe correct e ment and drive gmperly youcanlosecontml when p apull a trailer For example ifthe trailer is too heavy the brakes may not workwen I O...

Page 213: ...ailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions havingto do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 2 000 lbs 900kg or less You should ...

Page 214: ...options Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver andone passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has allthe 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 informationor advice or you can write us at the address listedin your...

Page 215: ...hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you re using a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some ite...

Page 216: ...xhaust can get into your vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the tra...

Page 217: ...If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer If you havearear most window openand you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could comeinto your vehicle Youcan t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessor death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your safety when towing a trailer 0 0 0 Have your exhaust system inspected for lea...

Page 218: ...is lets you check your electricalconnection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice asfar behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can helpyou avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pas...

Page 219: ...d out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uph...

Page 220: ...ng ona Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Startyourengine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowlv until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance S...

Page 221: ...on theground The eight wire harness mustbe routed outof your vehicle between the rear door and the floor with enough of the harnessleft on both sidesso that the trailer or the body won t pull it 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 If you do not have the optional trailering package your vehicle willstill have a trailering harness The harness is located near the passenger s side rear wheel well It consists of six wires...

Page 222: ...f i NOTES 4 38 ...

Page 223: ...the road 1 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 7 Towing Your Vehicle 5 13 Engine Overheating 5 15 Cooling System 5 22 5 22 5 23 5 36 5 37 Engine Fan Noise If a Tire GoesFlat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 224: ... button is located on top of the steering column Press the button down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers workno matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the button down again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Theyalso won t flash while you re braking 3...

Page 225: ...someor all of these things can hurt you burn you T I NOTICE Ignoringthese steps could result in costly damageto your vehicle that wouldn t be covered byyour warranty Tryingto start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won t work and it could damageyour vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn ta 12 volt system wi...

Page 226: ...NOTICE I fyou leaveyour radiuon it couldbebadly aged Therepair8woulddt be coveredby your wamnty ...

Page 227: ...o to ametal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll geta short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too A c UlIC J Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Don t let the other end touch metal C...

Page 228: ...unpainted metal part of your vehicle The electrical connectionisjust as good there but the chanceof sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while c 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical sho...

Page 229: ... the towing service 0 Whether yow vehicle has rear wheel driveor the 0 That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front or a The make model and year of your vehicle all wheel drive option rear with sling type equipment 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 If there was an accident what was damaged To help avoidinjury to you or others 0 Never let passengersride in a vehicle that 0 Never to...

Page 230: ...ock for this The transmission shouldbe in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released If your vehicle hasthe all wheel drive option it can only be towed with allfour wheels off the ground A dolly must be used under the unraised wheels when towing or the vehicle mustbe transported on a flat bedcarrier Don t have your vehicle towed with the wheels in contact with the ground if it has all wheel drive If...

Page 231: ...ipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over roughsurfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequateclearanceis obtainedbetween the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cablesor J hooks to suspension components when using carcarri...

Page 232: ... carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and orwheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension componentswhen...

Page 233: ...Additionalramping may berequired for carcarrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damagea vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to groundor vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequateclearanceis obtained betweenthe ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 11 ...

Page 234: ...sewheel lift or car carrierequipment Additionalramping maybe requiredfurcwarrier equipen Use safety chains and wheel straps Tawing8 vehicleover roughsurfacescould damageavehicle D m q e canoccurfrom vehicle to groundorvehicle to wheel lift eqa pment Tohelpavdd damage i n s t a l l a towing dollyand raisethe vehicle until adequate dearanceif obtaisled betweenthe groundand or wheel li t equipment 5 ...

Page 235: ... turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood Ifyou keepdrivingwhen your engineis overheated the liquidsin it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get outof the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE Ifyour engine catches fire because you keep drivin...

Page 236: ... a traffic jam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D If youno longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no signof steam push the accelerator until the engine s...

Page 237: ...t the ADD mark A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator PressureCap C Engine Fan If the coolant inside the C O cilantr6t6very tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down 1 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 15 ...

Page 238: ...n If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine How to Add Coolantto theCoolant Recovery Tank If you haven t founda 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 in the Index for more information I canbe dangerous Plain water or some 0 t h liqu...

Page 239: ...gine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can addthe proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do ...

Page 240: ... They are underpressure and if youturn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Never turn the capwhen the cooling system including theradiator pressure cap is hot Wait for thecooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 241: ...e cap when the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops Don t press If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there isstill some pressure left 5 19 ...

Page 242: ... to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 20 ...

Page 243: ...he 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 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time this procedure if coolant begins to flow out filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be su arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 21 ...

Page 244: ...sual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and gri...

Page 245: ...her people Youand they could be badly injured Find a level placeto changeyour tire Tohelp prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 lbrn off the engine 4 Put the wheel blocksat the front and rear of the tire farthest away fromthe one being changed That would bethe tire on the other sideof the vehicle at the opposite end The following stepswill...

Page 246: ...de wall and down to release the tabs securing the top 2f the cover Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut toward the left Remove the nut and washer then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt Push down on the bolt and remove the hooked end from the slot Slide the jack toward the front of the vehicle and lift it from the mounting Remove the extension and the ratchet from the pouch 5 24 ...

Page 247: ...your vehicle You will use the ratchet and extensionto lower the spare tire r n The ratchet hasan UP side I I I It also has a DOWN side Attach the ratchet with the DOWN side facingyou to the extension The extension hasa socket end and a flat chisel end ...

Page 248: ... left to lower the spare tire to the ground Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer plate at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle _ _ NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before cableis restored 5 26 ...

Page 249: ... carefully pry along the edgeof the hub cap until it comes off Be careful the rim edgesmay be sharp Don t try to remove the hub cap with your bare hands If you have the styled steel wheel or aluminum wheel with plastic nut caps loosen the plastic nut caps with the ratchet and socket Make sure the DOWN side faces you To remove the hubcap from the aluminum wheel without plastic nut caps fit the flat...

Page 250: ...Spare Tire 3 Thejack has a bolt on the end Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt 1 Before you start block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed Then put your spare tire near theflat tire 5 28 ...

Page 251: ...e ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 5 Rotate the ratchet to the right That will raise the jack lift head a little f I I n Y 6 S _c 16 5 cm 1 2 0 30 0em 6 Position the jack under thevehicle 5 29 ...

Page 252: ...C B 0 C Front Position A Frame Pad B Jack C Wrench and Extension Rear Position A Rear SpringBracket B Jack C Wrench and Extension ...

Page 253: ...ioned can damagethe vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoidpersonal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fitthejack lift headinto the proper location before raising the vehicle U 7 Raise the vehicleby rotating the ratchet toward the right Make sure the UP mark facesyou Raise the vehicle far enough off the groundso there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 8 Remove all the wheel n...

Page 254: ...n emergency you can use a clothor a paper towel to dothis but be sure to use 8 scraper or wire brushlater if you need to to getall the rust or dirtoff A CAUTION r Never useoil or greaseonstuds or nuts If you do the nuts might comeloose Your wheel could fall off causinga serious accident 10 Put on the sparetire Put the nuts onby hand Make sure thecone shapedend is towardthe wheel Tighteneach nutby ...

Page 255: ...he UP mark facing you I CAUTION I Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get newGM original equipmentwheel nuts Stopsomewhereas soon as you cad and have the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100lb ft 140 Nom 5 33 ...

Page 256: ...age the cover or the spare Storinga Flat or Spare Tireand Tools Storing ajack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 Put theflat tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Tilt the retainer plate downward and ...

Page 257: ...e way T r y to move the tire with your hands to make sure it is securely in place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tireas soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to restore your compact spare properly Return thejacking equipment to its proper location r I I 3 1 Jacking Tool Storage Bag 2 Jack 3...

Page 258: ...e 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 longerand be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compactspare is installed don ttake your vehicle through an automaticcar wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damagethe tire and wheel and maybeother parts of your vehicle Don ...

Page 259: ...g yourwheels can destroyparts of your vehicle as well as thetires If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then ...

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Page 263: ...eaner Automatic Transmission Fluid All Wheel Drive Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6 36 6 36 6 42 6 42 6 51 6 51 6 53 6 55 6 56 6 57 6 57 6 58 6 59 6 59 6 60 6 67 6 68 6 69 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Cleaning the Built...

Page 264: ...you wantto do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your 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 YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should...

Page 265: ...nleaded 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 specifications have 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 emissio...

Page 266: ... air all gasolines inthe United States are nawrequired to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fie1 system allowingyour emission controlsystemto fanctionproperly Therefore you should nothave to add anything to the fuel In addition gasolines Containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasoline s may beavailablein your mea to help cl...

Page 267: ...sk an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 I CAUTION Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns violently ...

Page 268: ...y This spraycan happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Openthe fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all theway Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you putthe cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hea...

Page 269: ...oidinjury to you and others Dispense gasoline onlyinto approved containers CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 0 Do not filla containerwhile it is insidea vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bedor on anysurfaceother than the ground inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contactshould bemaintained until the fillingis complete 0 Bringthe fillnozzle in contact withthe Don t smoke whil...

Page 270: ...1 Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the kick panel Then go to the frontof the vehicle and release the secondary hood release ...

Page 271: ...e b A Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location B Coolant Fill Location C Oil Dipstick Location D Transmission DipsticWill Location E AirCleaner E Engine Oil Fill Location G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Battery 6 9 ...

Page 272: ... your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil mus be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop 6 10 ...

Page 273: ...loth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level The engine oil dipstick is a yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutesto drain backinto the oil pan If you don t theoil dipstick might not showthe actual level 6 11 ...

Page 274: ...ot carry this Starburst symbol I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your 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 tofill it enough to put the level somewherein the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through If you change your own oil be sure you use oil ...

Page 275: ...e numbers on an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area ...

Page 276: ... maintenance schedule Changethe oil andfilter every 7 500miles 12 500 km or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be unhealthyfor your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin...

Page 277: ... Move both front seats asfar back as they will go 3 The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver s and passenger s side corners 2 Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the twonuts that secure it in place 6 15 ...

Page 278: ... I 4 Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension Grasp the extension from both sides and gently remove it 5 Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside 6 16 ...

Page 279: ... removeit 7 Remove the two boltsat the engine cover The bolts are not supposed to comeout of the cover only from the frontof the dash When removing the cover be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim 8 Disconnect theAM radio ground strap 6 17 ...

Page 280: ...e duct gently until it snaps into place 5 Install the engine cover extension by gently squeezing the sides and sliding it into place Make sure allof the fastener clips engage and the extension fits properlyin place Replace and tighten the two screws 6 Install the two nuts to secure the extension in place 1 9 Grasp the bottomof the cover and slide it rearward Then liftit up andout of the vehicle If...

Page 281: ...eplace the air filter and the crankcase ventilation filter See Scheduled Maintenance in the Index Operatingthe engine withthe air cleaner off can cause you or othersto be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flameif the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could beburned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner ...

Page 282: ... service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000km See Scheduled Maintenande Services in the Index How to Check Because this operationcan be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false ...

Page 283: ...llow the hot check procedures Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made afterthe vehicle has been sitting for eighthours or more with the engineoff and is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to idle the enginelonger Should thefluid level be low during a cold check y...

Page 284: ...e it with a clean ragor paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pullit back out again 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle dow...

Page 285: ...id with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 0 After adding fluid recheckthe fluid level as 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained pushthe described under How to Check dipstick backin all the way thenflip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place All Wheel Drive If you have an a...

Page 286: ...he Index When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Re...

Page 287: ...ricants in the Index Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolantis designed to remainin your vehiclefor 5 years or 150 000miles 240 000k m whichever occursfirst if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how t add coolant whenit is low If youhave a problem with engine overheating see Engine...

Page 288: ...ture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum payts If you use this mixture you don t needto add anything else 1 CAUTION I Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper...

Page 289: ... other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you use theproper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These canbe 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 shouldbe up to ...

Page 290: ...tank you will almost never haveto add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressurecap even a little when the engineand radiator are hot Add coolant mixtureat the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Y o n rra or capisB 15psi IO5kPa presmm type cap andmust be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss andpodbleenginedamage fromoverheating Besure the ar...

Page 291: ...ops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature Power Steering Fluid I When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the systemor you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired 6 29 ...

Page 292: ...uidtobringthelevelup to the mark What to Use To determinewhatkindoffluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always usethe proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluidcancauseleaksanddamagehosesandseals What toUse When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperat...

Page 293: ...he washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which coulddamage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is he...

Page 294: ...aking outof the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good ideato top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you addfluid 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...

Page 295: ...or the top of the window on the side of the reservoir What to Add When you do need brakefluid use onlyDOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme1l 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 With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake s...

Page 296: ...warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brakepedal finnly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could leadto an accident When youhear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuingto drivewith worn ...

Page 297: ...king up and firmly applying the brakes a few times I Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts haveto 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 you replace parts of your brakin system for example when your brake linings wear down ...

Page 298: ... without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature inthe Index For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your GM dealer service department Before replacingany bulbs make sure all lamps are off and the vehicle is not running See Replacement Bulbs in the Index Haloge...

Page 299: ...s Sealed Beam Lamps 1 Remove the four retainer screws andthe retainer 2 Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp 3 Install thenew bulb into the connector 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp 6 37 ...

Page 300: ...penthe hood 2 Remove the two screws from the sidemarkedturn signal lamp 5 Completely remove the sidemarkedturn signal lamp by pullingout the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarkedturn signal lamp sockets from the lamp 6 38 ...

Page 301: ...located behind the corner reflectorin order to remove the entire corner reflector 5 Remove the remaining three screws the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly 6 39 ...

Page 302: ...ove the two screwsat the inside edgeof the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly 2 Removethelamp assembly 3 Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while turning the socket toward the left 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket 6 Gently push the new bulbinto the socket 7 Put the socket backinto the lamp assembly and turn it toward the right until it locks 8 Pu...

Page 303: ...Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Remove the two screws from behind thedoor r 3 Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket ...

Page 304: ...ce Make sure the tabsare locked into position See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper typeof replacement blade Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your GM Warranty bookletfor details 6 42 ...

Page 305: ...impact such as when youhit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificatioflire label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting fo...

Page 306: ...ty pocket typegageto check tire pressure You can t tell i your tires are properly Mated simply bylooking atthem Radial tires may look properlyinflated evenwhen they reundminflated Beswetoput the vdve caps back onthe valve stems They helpprevent leaksby keepingout dirt andmoisture when rotatingyour tires alwaysusethe cmect rotation pattern shownhere 6 44 ...

Page 307: ...ou can use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later ifyou need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in theIndex One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if any of the following statements ...

Page 308: ...ires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires A CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mixtires of different sizes or types radial andbias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could havea crash Using tires of differen...

Page 309: ...ce Criteria TPC standards Tkeadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions ona specified government test course For example a tire graded150would wear one anda half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relativeperformance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however ...

Page 310: ...inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed ...

Page 311: ...ur vehicle make your tireslose air and makeyou lose control You could havea collision in which you or otherscould be injured Always use the correct wheel wheelbolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to t...

Page 312: ...n yourwheels NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If youdo find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires If you have othersize tires use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chainsthat are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the rear axle tires and tighten them as tightly aspossible with the endssecurely fastened Drive slowly and...

Page 313: ...ou can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 LaundrySoap Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with aclean damp cloth Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and c...

Page 314: ...d area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with awaterhaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1cup 250ml of lukewarm water 4 Letdry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 Carefully s...

Page 315: ...ish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Topof 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 makeit difficult tosee through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use onlya mild soap and water solution on a soft c...

Page 316: ... to be scrapedoff later If abrasive cleanersare used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material...

Page 317: ...ndex Don t use cle aning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamoisor an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressurecar washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use...

Page 318: ... or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel 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 abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive ...

Page 319: ...ion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer oranunderbody car washing system ...

Page 320: ...cs Plexiglas plastic rubber and vinvl 1052975 16 oz 0 473 L Multi PurposeInteriorClean Cleanscarpets seats interiortrim doorpanels er and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils 1234572 1 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354L Silicone Ti...

Page 321: ... ServiceParts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the rear edgeof the passenger s door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is ...

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Page 323: ...ectricalcenter You can remove fuses with the fuse puller Rememberto replace anyof the spare fuses you use so you will have some if you ever need them again If you ever havea problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick somefeature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and useits fuse if it is th...

Page 324: ...Breaker 4 8 9 Usage DRL Relay DRL Module Chime Headlamp Switch Keyless Entry Cluster Overhead Console Interior Lamps Module Not Used Cruise Module Cruise Control Switch Power Outlets DLC Subwoofer Amplifier Starter Enable Relay License Plate Lamp Taillamps Parking Lamps Ashtray Lamp Panel Lights Trailer Taillamps Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps Door Switch Illumination Headlamp Switch Illumination...

Page 325: ...tion O H Console DRL Lamps Front TurnSignals Rear Turn Signals Trailer TurnSignals Back up Lamps BTSI Solenoid Radio ATC Standby 2000 Series Main Feed Rear Seat Audio Controls 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A B VCM Ign 3 VCM Brake 4WAL Cruise Stepper Motor Signal Radio ATC Main Feed 2000 Series Standby PRNDW Odometer TCC Enable and PWM Solenoid ShiftA and ShiftB Solenoids 3 2 Downshift Solenoid Not Used Sec...

Page 326: ...ngine compartment on the driver s side Lift the hood and openthe cover to gain access to this fuse block Feed Usage AUX B Upfitter Battery Feed AUX A Upfitter Accessory Feed Relay A C Relay Rear Heat and N C Upfitter Accessory Relay Starter Enable Relay A C Enable Relay Export Only Relay Fuel Pump Relay 6 64 ...

Page 327: ...nister Purge Solenoid Linear EGR Valve Solenoid VCM EGR HI FuseKircuit Breaker IGN E ECM I LIGHTING BATT IGN A IGN B ABS A C RR HTWAC Spare Usage A C Enable Relay Coil Fuel Injectors 1 6 Crankshaft Position Sensor VCM Coil Driver Module EST Park Lamps Fuse DRL Fuse Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch Steering Security Fuse Courtesy Fuse ACSY CB StopMazardFuse Auxiliary Power Fuse Cigar Lighter Fuse R...

Page 328: ...Headlamps Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite Halogen Headlamps Composite Parking Turn Signal Lamps Rear Stoplamps Sidemarker Lamps Back up Lamps Quantity 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 TradeNo H6054 9006 Low Beam 9005 High Beam 3157NA 2057 194 1156 6 66 ...

Page 329: ... or Optional Wheel 100lb ft 140 N m Tire Pressures See LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index Cooling System Capacity Quantity Quantity without Rear Heater with Rear Heater 13 5 quarts 12 8 L 16 5 quarts 15 6L After refill the levelmust be checked All quantitiesare approximate Crankcase Capacity Quantity with Filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L After refill the levelmust be checked Do not overfill All quantities ar...

Page 330: ...ot sure ask your dealer Refrigerant should be added only by a qualified A C technician Air Conditioning Refrigerant CaDacit PPe System Quantity R 134a C 60 2 lbs 0 91kg R 134a C 69 3 lbs 1 36 kg All quantities are approximate Front A C only Front and RearN C NOTICE R 134a refrigerant is not compatible with R 12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system R 12 in an R 134a system will cause compresso...

Page 331: ... Cleaner AC Type A1163C Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve AC Type CV746C SparkPlugs AC Type41 932 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Fuel Filter AC Type GF481 Thermostat GM P a r tNo 12551472 Wiper Blades Front Trico 221 10158 Pin Type 18inches 45 7 cm Length WiperBlade Rear Trico 22154396 Pin Type 14 inches 35 5 cm Length Vehicle Dimensions Length 189 8 inches 482 cm Width 77 5 inches 196...

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Page 334: ... NOTES 6 72 ...

Page 335: ... 5 7 6 7 7 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short TripKity Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long TripMighwayDefinition Long TripMighwayIntervals 7 8 7 29 7 41 7 45 7 47 7 49 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Part B Owner Checks and Services Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Part E Maintenanc...

Page 336: ...in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the airwe breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle prope...

Page 337: ...on See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluidsand L...

Page 338: ...part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listedin Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessar...

Page 339: ...ause engineoil to break down sooneK your vehicle or other commercial application Short TripKity Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 k m Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspe...

Page 340: ...ntenanceservices Be suretofollow the complete maintenance scheduleon thefollowing pages ILong Trip Highway Definition I Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is usedfor trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short TripKity schedulefor these condition...

Page 341: ...eroccurs first Every 50 000Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Automatic Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Every 60 000 Miles 100000km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection Every 150 000Miles 240 000 km Cooling Syst...

Page 342: ...vals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and kingpin bushings steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in P a r tC of this schedule Drive axle service see Recommended Fluids and ...

Page 343: ...oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every3 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 An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional...

Page 344: ...ssis 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 Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints aid axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Change engineoil an...

Page 345: ...cityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote bearings orat each brake relining whichever occurs first under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor delivery service I f you do not useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions chang...

Page 346: ...footnote 21 000 Miles 35000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission ControlService See footnote velocityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or e...

Page 347: ...components 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 30 000Miles 50000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfron...

Page 348: ...ervice See footnote An Emission Control Service under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000km rotation ...

Page 349: ...d filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I7 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for ...

Page 350: ...fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0Rotate 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 patternand additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000km 17 Change engine oil andfilter or every3 months whichever occursfirst 17 Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 351: ...in When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under any ofthese conditions change the fluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000km filter if necessary An Emission ControlService See footnotef 90 F 32 C or higher 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace 48 000 Miles 80000 km 0 Change engineoil ...

Page 352: ... 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 thefluid and filter 51 000 Miles 85 000km 0 Change engine oil andfilter or every3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid ...

Page 353: ... joints and axle seals for leaking Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I7 Lubricate chassis components or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant See footnote velocity joints ...

Page 354: ...r leaking See footnote bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service If you do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions change rneJmc andfilter every 5...

Page 355: ...l and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission ControlService See footnote velocityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote 66 000Miles 110 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Co...

Page 356: ...ever occursfirst 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursrvst 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid a...

Page 357: ... one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service 90 F 32 C or higher lfyou do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000 miles 83000km 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivi...

Page 358: ...ate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 81 000 Miles 135000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService I I7 Lubricatechassiscomponents orevery 3 months whicheveroccursfirst I 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant See footnote velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote ...

Page 359: ...cate chassiscohponents or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote 90 000Miles 150000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 C...

Page 360: ...ntainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under any o f these conditions change thefluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000 km An Emission ControlService See footnote An Emission ControlService rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Replace fuel filter 0 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Rota...

Page 361: ...s needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service See footnote velocityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 362: ...r automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter An Emission Control Service 0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant inthe Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling sy...

Page 363: ...tion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge thatall recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate thefront suspension balljoints and kingpin bushings steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Ins...

Page 364: ...Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule I 7 500 Miles 12500 km I7 Change engineoil m c l iltw or every 12mmths whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Sewice DATE I I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I ...

Page 365: ... and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote velocityjoints and axleseals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional infor...

Page 366: ... filterif the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid andfilter every 50 000miles 83000 km rotation pattern an...

Page 367: ...d additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I DATE I 1 MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICEDBY I DATE I I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Change automatic...

Page 368: ...otation in the Indexfor proper 50 000 Miles 83000 km DATE I O If you haven t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICEDBY 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months...

Page 369: ...ded Check constant 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehiclesonly Clean and repack the front wheel An Emission Control Service See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside te...

Page 370: ...aks Inspect fuel cap gasket An Emission ControlService See footnote An Emission ControlService for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote 67 500Miles 112 500km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed C...

Page 371: ...ice See footnote velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote under oneor more of these conditions DATE I I I I In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found intaxi police or delivery service 90 F 32 C or higher If you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions change th...

Page 372: ...s 150000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every12 months whichever occurs first See footnote I DATE I I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I DATE I 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0 Change autom...

Page 373: ... Replace fuel filter 0 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 97 500 Miles 162500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassiscomponents or every12months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and addfluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Ro...

Page 374: ...ur automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter An Emission ControlService 17 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the coo...

Page 375: ...engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary Se...

Page 376: ...Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified inP a r tD Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges the body hood fuel door and rear compartment hinges latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors and any moving seat hardware Lubricate the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot Part D tells you what to use More frequent lubrica...

Page 377: ...ARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter worksin any other position your vehicle needs service A CAUTION When youare doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does youor otherscould be injured Follow the stepsbelow 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface I Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if ne...

Page 378: ...perty could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll Beready to applythe regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle beginto move Park ona fairly steephill 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 the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly rem...

Page 379: ...ses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean andthen inspect the drive axle boot sealsfor damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which cou cause ...

Page 380: ...sc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking 746 ...

Page 381: ...ater preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supremell Brake Fluid GM PartNo 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Chassis Lubricant GMPart No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant...

Page 382: ...ioning FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM PartNo 1051515 or equivalent Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM PartNo 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi PuoseLubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent 748 ...

Page 383: ...ed after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retainall maintenance receipts Your owner infomation portfolio is a convenient placeto store them Maintenance Record ODOM I ER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 49 ...

Page 384: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I ...

Page 385: ...action Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 8 10 8 11 8 11 8 11 Warranty Information Repdrting Safety Defects to the United StatesGovernment Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ord...

Page 386: ...ern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager ...

Page 387: ... 263 7854 French For help outside of the UnitedStates and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751 4135 English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish 0 In theBahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British In all other...

Page 388: ...owever if you wishto write GMC address your inquiry to Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 When contacting GMC please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One flust if you havea concern Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users ...

Page 389: ...tery jump start will be covered at no charge Luck Out Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10miles 16 km Emergency Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered GMC s Roadside Assistance provides stra...

Page 390: ... light duty trucks for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60000km All services must be pre arranged by GMCRoadside Assistance Over the phone assistance such as providing the name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice etc is available to all owner operators of GMC trucks regardless of vehicle or mileage ...

Page 391: ...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 notpart of or included in the coverage providedby the New Vehicle Limited Warranty GMC reserves the rightto make any changesor discontinue theRoadside Assistance program at any time withoutnoti...

Page 392: ...other person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to a five day maximum All Courtesy Transportation arrangementswill be administered by your GMC dealership service management All requests should reflect actual costs up to and notto exceed the maximumallowable dollar limits Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21...

Page 393: ... can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements GMC voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINEis an out of court program administered bythe Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes This program is available free of charge to customers who...

Page 394: ...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GQVERNmNT ...

Page 395: ...ope you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write Pontiac GMC Customer Assistance Center P O Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSamDrive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canad...

Page 396: ...anual provides informationon unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for the 1998GMtransmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Senrice Bulletins give technical sewice information needed to knowledgeablyservice General Mators cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service ofyour vehicle speci...

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Page 399: ...3 30 Antifreeze 6 25 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 61 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 26 Appearance Care 6 51 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 58 Arbitration Program 8 9 Ashtrays 2 48 Audio Equipment Adding 3 28 AudioSystems 3 9 Automatic Transmission Check 7 42 TransmissionOperation 2 19 Transmission Fluid 6 20 Front 6 24 LockingRear 2 28 Rear 6 25 Battery 6 35 JumpStarting 5 3 Replacement Re...

Page 400: ...mission Fluid Hot 6 21 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 68 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 57 ChildRestraints 1 52 Care 6 53 Cleaning 6 53 Securingin a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 58 Securingin the Center Seat Position 1 60 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 62 TopStrap 1 58 WheretoPut 1 56 1 57 CigaretteLighter 2 48 CircuitBreakersandFuses 6 61 Cleaner AirFilter 6 19 Cleaning AluminumWheels ...

Page 401: ... 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 18 InaBlizzard 4 24 In ForeignCountries 6 5 IntheRain 4 15 Locks 2 6 Sliding 2 10 Night 4 13 OnCurves 4 9 On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 35 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 21 OnSnowandIce 4 23 Throughwater 4 17 WetRoads 4 15 Winter 4 22 With a Trailer 4 33 DrunkenDriving 4 2 Electrical Equipment Adding 2 18 3 28 6 60 ElectricalSystem 6 60 Engine 6 9 Coolant 6 25 Coolant...

Page 402: ...owing 5 9 5 10 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 40 Fuel 6 3 Filling a Portable Container 6 7 Filling Your Tank 6 5 Gage 2 66 InForeignCountries 6 5 Regulator 2 18 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 61 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 61 Engine Oil Pressure 2 64 Fuel 2 66 Speedometer 2 57 Voltmeter 2 59 Garage Door Opener 2 44 Gear Positions Automatic Transmission 2 19 GloveBox 2 41 Gross Axle Weight R...

Page 403: ...useBlock 6 61 InteriorLamps 2 38 Jack Jump Starting 5 3 K e y Lock Cylinders Service 7 42 KeylessEntrySystem 2 7 Keys 2 2 Labels Certificationire 4 26 ServicePartsIdentification 6 59 Tire LoadingInformation 4 26 Vehicle Identification Number 6 59 Dome 2 39 Exterior 2 37 Interior 2 38 OnReminder 2 37 Latches Seatback 1 5 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 7 Lighter 2 48 Lights AirBagReadiness 1 27 2 58 Brake S...

Page 404: ... In 2 15 NightVisian 4 14 Nonnal MaintenanceReplacement Parts 6 69 odometer 2 57 Ddometer n i p 2 57 Oil Engine 6 10 Opener GamgeDoor 2 44 OutsideMirror 2 40 OverheadCons 2 43 OverheatingEngine 5 13 OwnerChecks and Servicw 7 41 Owner Publications Ordering 8 11 8 12 Off Road Recovery 4 10 P a i n tSpotting Chemical 6 57 Park 2 19 Shifting Into 2 23 ShiitingOutof 2 26 At Night 2 14 Brake 2 22 Brake ...

Page 405: ... 18 Seatpassengers 1 32 SteeringFluid 6 29 Storage 2 42 Towing 5 11 5 12 WindowDefogger 3 8 WindshieldWasher 2 33 Rearview Mirror 2 40 RecliningFrontSeatbacks 1 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 47 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 16 Refrigerants AirConditioning 6 68 Regulator Fuel 2 18 Remote Compact Disc Player L 3 24 Removable Rear Seats 1 9 Replacement Bulbs 6 56 Parts 6 69 Wheel 6 48 Replacing Saf...

Page 406: ...s and Answers 1 17 Smaller ChildrenandBabies Except CargoVans 1 40 Seats ManualLumbarSupport 1 3 Power 1 3 Rear 1 6 Removable Rear 1 9 Restraint Systems 1 1 SeatControls 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 58 1 60 1 62 Two wayManual 1 2 Second Gear 1 2 21 Secu tyLight 2 65 Service 6 2 Bulletins Ordering 8 11 8 12 Engine Soon Light 2 62 Manuals Ordering 8 11 8 12 Parts Identification Label 6 59 Public...

Page 407: ...ngNew 6 46 Chains 6 50 ChangingaFlat 5 23 In Emergencies Tilt Steering Wheel 2 30 Cleaning 6 56 Compact Spare 5 36 Inflation 6 43 Inflation Check 7 41 Inspection and Rotation 6 44 Loading 4 26 Pressure 6 43 Temperature 6 48 Traction 6 47 Treadwear 6 47 Uniform Quality Grading 6 47 Wear Indicators 6 45 Wheel Replacement 6 48 When It s Time for New 6 45 TorqueLock 2 25 Torque Wheel Nut 5 33 6 67 Tow...

Page 408: ...Towing a Trailer 4 35 Two wayManualSeat 1 2 Underbody Maintenance 6 57 Underhood Electrical Center 6 64 Universal Transmitter 2 50 Vehicle Control 4 5 Damagewarnings iv Dimensions 6 69 IdentificationNumber 6 59 Loading 4 26 Storage 6 36 VentilationSystem 3 6 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 49 Visors Sun 2 49 Voltmeter 2 59 warning Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 57 Wmanty Information 8 10 ...

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