GMC 1998 Suburban Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1998 Suburban

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Page 7: ...o drive under different conditions Problems on theRoad 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 Cus...

Page 8: ...e so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A X9809 A First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institute for A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a Frenc...

Page 9: ...x in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s i n the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in thisbook We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean thereis something that could hurt you or otherpeople In the caution area we te...

Page 10: ...ould damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell youabout something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do tohelp avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your v...

Page 11: ...1rpassengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS 0p AIR BAG p These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS 6 TURN RUNNING o DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE ...

Page 12: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models 2 Door Utility 4 Door Utility Suburban vi ...

Page 13: ...e for Everyone 1 21 HereAreQuestionsManyPeople Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How toWear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Air Bag System Center PassengerPosition 1 40 1 46 1 48 1 51 1 60 1 63 1 64 1 64 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Childr...

Page 14: ...f the seat You can lose controlof the vehicleif you tryto adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicleis moving The sudden movement could startle and Slide the lever at the front of the seat toward the confuse you or make youpush a pedalwhen you passenger s side to unlock it Using your body slide the don t want to Adjust thedriver s seat only when seat to where you want it Then release the leve...

Page 15: ... raise the front of the seat movethe front lever up To lower thefront of the seat movethe front lever down To raise the rear of the seat movethe rearlever up To lower the rear of the seat move the rear lever down The switch located at the front of this controlpanel is for the power lumbar adjustment which is explained next Power Lumbar Adjustment If Equipped If you have power lumbar adjustment you...

Page 16: ...the switch forward to MED or HIGH temperature to turn on the heating elements in the seat To adjust the seatback move the lever rearward Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position The right front passenger s safety belt must be buckled before the heating elements in that seat will operate To turn the heated...

Page 17: ...can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could causeserious internal injuries For proper protectionwhen the vehicle isin motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly But don t havea seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving Head Restraints Slide thehead...

Page 18: ...tting there Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked The front seatback folds forwardto let you access the rear of the vehicle To return the seatback to the upright position just push the seatback rearward until it latches After returning the seatback to its upright position pull the seatback forward to make sure it is locked 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...ehave an easy entry feature Thismakes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat On vehicles equipped with the power driver s seat only the passenger s front seat will have the easy entry feature To operate the seat pull forward on the top of the lever located at the side of the seatback and tilt the back forward toward the front of the vehicle When you do the seat bottom will release Just pull or...

Page 20: ...passenger position besure the head restraints are installed properly Folding the Rear Seat 2 Door Utility Model If your vehicle has a rear seat the seat can be folded flat for more cargo space Before folding make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat When the seat is folded it will lay almost flat on the floor When folding the seat first remove the head restraints Push the button at t...

Page 21: ...the release handle at the bottom of the seat cushion marked RELEASE When you release the seat cushion the seatback is automatically released Pull the loop on the seatback forward and fold the seatback onto the seat cushion 1 9 ...

Page 22: ...hicle has a 60 40 rear seat either side may be folded down to give you more cargo space Before folding place the latch portion of the center safety belt in the center armest That way the center safety belt will be out of the way when the seat is folded and also will be easily available for passengers to use when the seat is returned to the passenger position Also make sure that nothing is under or...

Page 23: ... the seat cushion Lift the seatback up and push rearward all the way Then lower the seat cushion until it latches I n position After returning the seat to the passenger position return the head restraints to the top of the seatback Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure that the seat is securely in place If the latch plate portion of the center safety belt was put in ...

Page 24: ...ill lay flat onthe floor When folding the seat first remove the head restraints Push the release buttons at the bottom of each head restraint height adjust post and slide the head restraint out of the height adjust tubes Set the head restraints aside for now You will stow them in their proper positions after you are donefolding the seat To fold the seat pull up on the strap loopat the rear outer e...

Page 25: ...the head restraints to their original positions and lower the seat cushion until it latches into position After returning the seat to the passenger position pull forward on the seatback and up on the cushion to make sure the seat is locked into place If the latch plate portion of the center safety belt was put in the center armrest when the seat was folded takethe latch plate portion out and place...

Page 26: ...e top of the release lever with your foot Push the top of the seatback forward and tilt it toward the front of the vehicle To return the sent to itsregular position return the seatback to its upright position then push the whole seat rearward until it latches After returning the seat to its regular position try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place There is a f...

Page 27: ...eat If your vehicle has a rear seat it can be taken out for more cargo space Before removing the seat unlatch the outside passenger position safety belts from the seat frame To unlatch the safety belt press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the safety belt Then hang the latch plate end of the belt on the hook at the top of the retractor cover ...

Page 28: ...t the bottom of the seat over the hooks in the floor Pull up on the center release handle and let the seat drop into place Release the handle to let the seat latch close and make sure it locks into place Then move the seatback release lever at the right rear of the seat toward the centerof the vehicle and raise the seatback After returning the seatback to the upright position push the seatback for...

Page 29: ...e the vehicle or be ejected from it You can beseriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Alwaysfasten your safetybelt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo 6b CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriously injured or k...

Page 30: ...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 buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When yo...

Page 31: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 19 ...

Page 32: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a realvehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 20 ...

Page 33: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you c m unbuckle and get out is II LLCJ Igreater if you are belted e If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work wifh safety belts not instead of them Every ai...

Page 34: ...fety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And thereare different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see thepat of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicl...

Page 35: ...kle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shou...

Page 36: ...the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 24 ...

Page 37: ...sly hurt if yourshoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 25 ...

Page 38: ...n be seriously injuredif your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at thepelvic bones This could cause serious internaI injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle I nearest you ...

Page 39: ...d if your belt goes over an armrestlike this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slideunder thebelt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and thatcould cause serious or fatal injuries Re sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 27 ...

Page 40: ...ve toofar forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severelyinjure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 28 ...

Page 41: ...isted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn thave the full widthof the belt to spreadimpact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 29 ...

Page 42: ...ts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of 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 low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 30 ...

Page 43: ...his part explains the air bag system Your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system I L I You can be severelyinjured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hi...

Page 44: ...against or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Alwayssecure...

Page 45: ... the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information Where are the air bags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 33 ...

Page 46: ...een an occupant and an air bag thebag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or011 or near any other air bag covering 1 34 ...

Page 47: ...itions includingoff road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on o ff roaddriving What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the...

Page 48: ...re is dust in the air This dust could causebreathing problems for people witha history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone inthe vehicle should getout assoon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t getout of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshie...

Page 49: ...air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see...

Page 50: ...ng properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end sheet metalor height they may keep the air bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for...

Page 51: ...make the belt shorter pull its freeend as shownuntil the belt issnug Buckle position and release itthe same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 1 39 ...

Page 52: ...than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 2 Door Utility and Suburban 1 40 ...

Page 53: ... sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 4 DOOr Utility 1 41 ...

Page 54: ...2 Door Utility and Suburban 4 DOOr Utility 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 42 ...

Page 55: ...pply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Theseparts of the body are best able to take belt restmining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash Four door utility models and the second seat of Suburbans have shoulder belt height adjusters Movethe shoulder belt height adjuster t ...

Page 56: ...t try to n1ove it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder be...

Page 57: ...2 Door Utility and Suburban 4 Door Utility TOunlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 45 ...

Page 58: ...d on a shoulderbelt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for eachoutside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt I 1 Remove the guide...

Page 59: ...stic cord mustbe under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 47 ...

Page 60: ...e clip Make sureyou remove the comfort guide fromthe belt before you fold arear seat down or usean easy entry seat if your vehicle has one 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 sta...

Page 61: ... provide Alwayssecure children properly in your vehicle Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the right type and size for your child 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 beover the child s abdome...

Page 62: ...he strongest part of the infant s body the back and shoulders A baby should be secured in an appropriate infant restraint This is so important that many hospitals toda release a newborn infant to its parents unless infant restraint available for the baby s first tr motor vehicle y won t there is an ip in a Never holda baby in yourarms while ridingin a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a cras...

Page 63: ...hild s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rea fa...

Page 64: ...w When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be sec...

Page 65: ...movethe front passenger seat asfar back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child...

Page 66: ...when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned so...

Page 67: ...shoulder belt back into the retractor 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 belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 55 ...

Page 68: ...hen and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 2 Put the restraint on the seat plate and pulling it along the belt 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Page 69: ... on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to useyour knee to push down on the child restraint asyou tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for anadult or larger child passenger directions to be sure it is secure 1 57 ...

Page 70: ...he child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why 2 3 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restr...

Page 71: ...the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the restof the lap belt allthe way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 59 ...

Page 72: ...tobe sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult xlarger child passenger Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder ...

Page 73: ...hed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only oneperson at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very closeto thechild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restrai...

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Page 75: ...t But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extenderwill be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone elseuse it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it t o...

Page 76: ... covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing RestraintSystem Parts After a Crash If you ve had a crash doyou need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would beif worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision dam...

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Page 79: ...Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Yo rr Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transmission Operation Four wheel Drive If Equipped Parking Brake Shifting Into Park P Shifting Out of Park P Parking Over ThingsThat Burn 2 29 2 29 2 30 2 30 2 33 2 33 2 40 2 42 2 44 2 52 2 62 2 64 2 64 2 68 2 70 2 7 1 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re Parked Locking Rear A...

Page 80: ...icle with the ignition keyis dangerousfor many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operatepower windows or other controls or even make the vehiclemove Don t leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 81: ...nd fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders caneasily enter throughan unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doorsaren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle There are several ...

Page 82: ...LOCK on either front door to lock all the doors at once Press the ribbed side of the switch tounlock all the doors at once On four door models the manual switch on each rear door works only that door s lock It won t lock or unlock all of the doors that s a safety feature ...

Page 83: ...re closed If the cargo doors are closed the vehicle doors will lock when a power door lock switch is pressed Child Security Locks If Equipped With this feature you can lock the rear side doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the button up to engage the security feature Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leavi...

Page 84: ... Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes ormodifications to this system oy other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a ...

Page 85: ... the ignition is turned on Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter fromunlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen areplacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your veh...

Page 86: ...stem The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons o n the transmitter for at least five seconds Th...

Page 87: ... See Engine Exhaust in the Index If your vehicle has a tailgate you must raise the rear glass before lowering the tailgate To open the glass from the outside use your key With the key i n the lock turn the key to the right t o release the glass then lift it up To release the glass fro111 the inside use the electric tailgate glass release switch on the instrument panel For more information see Tail...

Page 88: ... both doors are latched securely To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle put your key in thelock and turn it to the right If you have power door locks you can lock the side doorsas well as the rear doors from inside the vehicle For more information see Power Door Locks in this section Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle hasa number of theft d...

Page 89: ...r is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off after the engine is started If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashingbefore trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from the START position a s soon as the engine starts If you are driving and the SECURITY l...

Page 90: ...gs aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towinga Trailer in theIndex for more information Ignition Positions Use your key t o start your vehicle The key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions C I ii 2 ACCESS...

Page 91: ...1 steering wheel leftand rightwhile you turn the key hard But turn the key only withyour hand Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine see Starting Your Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement Move yourshift lever toPARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t st...

Page 92: ... won t start or startsbut then stops wait 15 seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you couldchange theway the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform pro...

Page 93: ... be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The engine coolantheater electrical cord is located on the driver s sideof the engine compartment near the power steering reservoir 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it aw...

Page 94: ... position to use when you start yo11rengine bccause yo lr vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to If you have left the engine running thevehicle can nwve suddenly You or otherscould be injured To be sure your...

Page 95: ...doesn t connecl with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal yourvehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or ob jects Don t shift out of PARK 1 or NE...

Page 96: ... go down steep mountain roads but then you would ct r Iso want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear Youmayusethis feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You ca...

Page 97: ... 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the lifeof your vehicle s drivetrain Front AxleLocking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift the transfer case Somedelay for the axle to lock or unlock is normal If the outside temperature is very hot or the vehicle has been used under hard driving conditions there may be a slight d...

Page 98: ...l High 2H This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive 4 Wheel High 4H This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use 4H when you need extra traction and in most off road situations Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone el...

Page 99: ...EEL LOW 4L or N NEUTRAL 1 Slow the vehicle to a roll about I to 3 mph 2 to 5 krn h and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL N 2 Shift the transfer case shift level in one quick continuous motion Don t pause in NEUTRAL N as you shift the transfer case into 4 WHEEL LOW 4L or the gears could clash Remember that driving i n 4 WHEEL HIGH 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L may reduce fuel economy Also driving in four ...

Page 100: ... vehicle senses a loss of traction the system will automatically engage four wheel drive Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI 4HI Use 4HI when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roadsor in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle 4LO This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque ...

Page 101: ...r vehicle is in for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen a oear and or moving the 4LO indicator light will flash Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LOto 4H1 AUTO 4WD or2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km...

Page 102: ...nd 8 Turn the ignition to OFF 9 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P Shifting Out of Neutral To shift out of neutral 1 Set the parking brake and apply thc regular brake pedal 2 Start the vehicle with the transmission in PARK P 3 Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position 2HI 4H1 AUTO 4WD or 4LO 4 Put the transmission i n NEUTRAL N 5 Shift the transmission lever to the de...

Page 103: ...n the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving Shifting IntoPARK P I I It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you reon fair...

Page 104: ...is 0 Pull the lever toward you 3 4 5 Move the lever up as far as it will go If you have four wheel drive be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Turn the ignition key to LOCK Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 26 ...

Page 105: ...ft lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then seeif you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t f l l y locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and yo11don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the t...

Page 106: ...ication Then lnove the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this I Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift the vehicle to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the brake transmission shift interlock system fixed as soon as you can Parking Over ...

Page 107: ...st is coming into your vehicle Drive it only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if evt IOU we to hl On to know 1 Idling the enginewith the airsystem controloff could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution under Engine Exhaust Also i...

Page 108: ...even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Always set your parking brake Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Locking Rear Axle If Equipped If you have this feature your locking rear axle can give you additional tracti...

Page 109: ...ch of the side doors The driver s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turnedto ACC or RUN Push therear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower thewindow Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol onit to raise thewindow 2 31 ...

Page 110: ...e prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver s position when the front driver s side switch is in LOCK When the switch is moved to NORM the rear power windows will operate again Electric Tailgate Glass Release Before operating your electric tailgate glass release see the caution under Your Doors and How They Work in this section The electric hatch Then lift the window up to op...

Page 111: ...hen you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place The lever on the left sZde of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher 0 Cruise Control If Equipped 2 33 ...

Page 112: ...turn autornatically T change t11e headlalnps from low bean1 to high or high to low pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you An arrow on the instrument Thell re ease it panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel also will be on I _ _ 1 To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts...

Page 113: ...b further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the knob to OFF Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers The ...

Page 114: ... three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer If the fluid level is low in the washer fluid bottle you may not be able to wash your rear window If you can wash your windshield but not your rear window check the fluid level Windshield Washer I At the top of the lever there...

Page 115: ...rk at speeds below 25 lnph 40 km hj When you apply your brakes cruise control shuts off 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads ...

Page 116: ...reset it 3 Push inthe SET button at the end of the lever and release it Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h ormore you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switc...

Page 117: ...t 0 To slow down in very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go I mph 1 6kndh slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise cont...

Page 118: ...ng Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps Your parking headlamp knob is on the driver s side of your instrument panel Rotate the knob to the right to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Clearance Lamps If Equipped 2 40 ...

Page 119: ...flicker on and off Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens Headlamps OnReminder A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY If you need to use your headlampswhen the ignition switch is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY the buzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parking headlamp switch all the way down Dayt...

Page 120: ...Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gear shift indicatorLED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on To turn on the dome lamps with the vehicle doors closed rotate the thumb wheel up to the second notch position Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When the doors are opened the dome lamps w...

Page 121: ...n press the switch button again and return it to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open the door If your vehicle has reading lamps press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want Press the button again to turn the lamp off If your vehicle has an overhead console with reading lamp...

Page 122: ...trochromic inside Pull the tab under the mirror rearward to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark Push the tab forward for normal daytime operation The mirror also includes an eight point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven 2 44 ...

Page 123: ... on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the compass heading When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing L elass cleanerdirectly on the mirror as that maycause the Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display doe...

Page 124: ...st for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust forcompass variance 1 Use the COMP button located at the bottom of the mirror 2 Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Find your cur...

Page 125: ...be used as a compass or to indicate outside a i rtemperature Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP side of the switch Pressing the TEMP switch once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the TEMP button for three seconds until the display blinks F and C Press and r...

Page 126: ...directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Compass Calibration If after two seconds the display does not show cornpass heading N for North for example a there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item If the letter C should e...

Page 127: ...e bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display After you stop pressing the button in the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clearview of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways The use of hood mounted ai...

Page 128: ... the camper type mirrors they can beadjusted so you can havea clear view of objects behindyou 1 To adjust themirrors when hauling a slide in camper or towing atrailer rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head towardthe front of the vehicle 2 50 ...

Page 129: ...ve electric mirrors thgy can be adjusted to point whereyou want from insidethe vehicle Select the mirror youwant to move by moving the center of the switch located on the driver s doorarmrest to L left orR right Then adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch untilthe mirror is adjusted where you want it 2 51 ...

Page 130: ...x A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hita vehicle on yourright Check your inside mirror or glance overyour shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments de...

Page 131: ...loop patch Press it firmly to the back of your garage dooropener as closeto the center of the opener as possible I 3 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console doorbutton and press the opener firmly into place The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage dooropener 4 Add one peg at ...

Page 132: ... PUSH button slightly to operate the opener Sunglasses Compartment The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses 6 Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly To open the center compartment press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door Place your sunglasses in the compar...

Page 133: ...rument Panel Cupholder YOLU vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel Center Floor Console If Equipped Your vehicle may have a console compartmentbetween the bucket seats To use the cupholder pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open To close the cupholder slide it back into the instrument panel To open it lift the latch handle and swing the door open 2 55 ...

Page 134: ...console Your vehicle may have a memo holder attached to the front of the console Use it to hold pads of paper or similar items Your vehicle may have a cassettekompact disc holder at the frontof the console The holderwill store up to four compact disc cases up to four cassette tape cases or any combination of these items that adds up to four 2 56 ...

Page 135: ... the console Engage the rear tabs first and thenpress the front Armrest Storage Compartment If Equipped Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat To open it fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the frontof the armrest Then let the lid pop upand swing open The storage compartmenthas a cassettekompact disc holder The holder will store u...

Page 136: ...orage Compartment If you have a four door utility model it has a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the The storage compartment also has a folding writing vehicle in the driver s side trim panel table on the top of the armrest lid To use the writing table pull the latch at the rear of the latches and swing the compartment door open table and swing the writing table forward Use i...

Page 137: ...e it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle To use the shade pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels To return the shade to the shade holder pull up on the shade handle to release the shade posts from the retaining sockets Let the shade lnoveforward and latch the shade posts into the front most re...

Page 138: ... shade at an angle andplace the shade holder tab into the slot in the passenger s side trim panel Move the other end of the shade forwardand hold it next to the driver s side trim panel slot Push the shade holder toward the passenger s side of the vehicle and place the tab in the driver s side trim panel slot Make sure the tab goes all the way in the slot Lightly pullon the shade holder to make su...

Page 139: ...check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened Be sure the cargo is properly loaded 0 If small heavy objects are placed on the roof place the load in the area overthe rear wheels behind the rear side door on Suburbans If you need to cut a piece of 3 8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and side rails to spread the load If plywood is used tie it to ...

Page 140: ...er Front Ashtray The frontashtray is located at the bottom of the instrument panel Pull on the notch in the ashtray door to open it NOTICE If you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays they could be set on fire by cigarettesor other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays To remove th...

Page 141: ...ng itwill pop back by itself NOTICE Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating canmake it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element Just push thelighter all the wayin and let go When it sdone heating it will pop back byitself Accessory Power Outlets Two auxiliary power outlets are located near the cigarette lighter Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or ...

Page 142: ...at the front or side Some visors have mirrors with lights If the mirror has lights they will come on when you lift themirror cover I This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters It will operate garage doors and gates or with the accessory package other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home office lighting and security system...

Page 143: ...the garage door you are programming Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps A D program up to three channels 1 If you have not previously programmed a universal channel proceed to Step 2 Otherwise hold down the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter until the red light beginsto flash rapidly approximately 20 seconds Then release the...

Page 144: ...the effective transmission range of the universal transmitter may differ from the hand held transmitter and from one channel to another Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash Individual channels cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the transmitter explained earlier Trainin...

Page 145: ...tton on the garage door opener receiver for one to two seconds 6 Release the button then pressit again to confirm that it was progmmmed to the garage door opener receiver You may now use either the universal transmitter or the hand held transmitter to open your garage door If you still have difficulty in programming and require assistance please call 1 800 355 35 15 Accessories Accessories for the...

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Page 147: ...dio System H Comfort Control System I Glove Box J Ashtray K Cupholder L Auxiliary Power Outlets M Storage Area or CompactDisc Player If Equipped N Rear Window Defogger Switch If Equipped 0 Automatic Transfer Case Switch If Equipped P Tilt Lever If Equipped Q Parking Brake Release R Hood Release S Fuse Block 2 69 ...

Page 148: ...SECURITY ANTI LOCK lo 0 0 0oolo1 APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK 2 70 ...

Page 149: ...the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To reset the trip odometer fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout If the reset button is not fully pressed the trip odometermay not go all the way back to zer...

Page 150: ...ice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please get to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 2...

Page 151: ...e ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Warning Light tl The charging system warning light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go out If it stays on or comeson while you are driving you may have a problem with your charging system It coulcl indicate a problem ...

Page 152: ...harging system to create maximum power You can only drive for ashort time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when ...

Page 153: ...fter you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your ANTI engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal LOCK If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on...

Page 154: ...ing i n the Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light GasolineEngine SERVICE ENGINE SOON Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assLI1 e that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a clean...

Page 155: ...may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfimction has been detected on y o r vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosisand service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The followingmay prevent more serious damageto your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades 0 If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo ...

Page 156: ...sfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure t o fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling...

Page 157: ...ate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused bya dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible A CAUTION Don t keepdriving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could beburned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced I ...

Page 158: ...el Drive Warning Light If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the Automatic Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case it has a computer which controls the four wheel drive system SERVICE 4WD This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working The SERVICE 4WD light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the Autornatic Four Wheel Drive syste...

Page 159: ...r no re details about high beam see Headlamp High Low Beam Changer earlier i n this section Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights The signal indicator will cotne on whenever you signal a turn or lane change See TLI II Signal and Lane Change Indicator earlier i n this section If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving it could indicate a problem with your vehicle It could be a ...

Page 160: ...dicated the tank was half f l l but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage For information on how to fill your fuel tank see Fuel Filling Your Tank in the Index For your fuel ...

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Page 163: ... Window Defogger If Equipped Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo Radio Playing the Radio AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 14 3 18 3 19 3 23 3 24 3 27 3 27 3 28 3 29 3 29 3 29 AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped CD Adapter Kit AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Remote CompactDisc Player If Equipp...

Page 164: ... the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery The control knob can be placed in any position between any two mode settings to blend the flow of air J VENT This setting directs air through the ins...

Page 165: ...elative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of the firnction knob setting Move the knob to the right toward the red area for warmer air Move the knob to the left toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air d...

Page 166: ...re located above the front and second seats The front and rear overhead controls let you increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents To operate the rear air conditioning system the front air conditioning system must be on With the front air conditioning system off the rear system controls can be used to only circulate air in the rear of the vehicle To operate the rear system using the fron...

Page 167: ...t toward LOW To turn the fan off 111ove the switch to OFF Rear Air Conditioningand Rear Heater If Equipped If your vehicle has the rear air conditjoning and rear heater system combination controls are provided to regulate speed of the airflow location and temperature To adjust the airflow speed turn the fan control knob on the left side of the control panel to the desired blower setting To activat...

Page 168: ...ing helps to maximize your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting also cools the air the fastest and can be used to keepunwanted odors and or dust from entering the vehicle When using the air conditioner turn off recirculation after the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature When the right knob on the control panel is between HEATER and DEFROST the r...

Page 169: ...he passenger compartment in cold weather The use of an engine coolantheater also reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the heater to reach full output For more information see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside ...

Page 170: ...that are open These outlets do not completelyshut off airflow when in a dosed vent position The use of hood airdeflectors may adversely affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use DEFOG to keep the windshieId and side windows clear Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshieldin extremely humid or cold conditions Use DEFa...

Page 171: ...eral minutes If you need additional warming time press the button again You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button If your vehicle is equipped with the optional heated outside rearview mirrors the rear window defogger button will activate the rear window defogger and the heated outside rearview mirrors Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogg...

Page 172: ...play Setting the Clock forSystems 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 before the clock goes into the time set mode Playing the ...

Page 173: ...ton the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pusldx1tton I n addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the sanze time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time within five seconds Wheneveryou press the same t...

Page 174: ... FMl and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The fournumbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 2 1 stations seven AM seven FM I and seven FM2 Just 1 Turn the I ad 10 on 2 Press AM FM to select the band...

Page 175: ... is weak or noisy you may want to decreasethe treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers Themiddle position balances the sound between the speakers Playing a Cassette Tap...

Page 176: ...lay the time with the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this button to recall the station frequency SCV Your system has a feature called Speed Compensated Volume SCV With SCV your AM FM Stereo with CassetteTape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired le...

Page 177: ...and hold one of the six pushbuttons The sound will mute When it returns release the button Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons Select eitherthe AM FMI...

Page 178: ...r TREBcontrol is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the control to the right to adjust sound to the right speakers and to the left to adjust sound to the left speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored pos...

Page 179: ...h from one sideof the tape to the other NEXT 3 Press the NEXT button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection A minimum three second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection Thetape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation Thesound will mute while searching for the next selection REV 4 Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape t...

Page 180: ...this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter...

Page 181: ...essary to overcomenoise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Finding a Station AM E Press this button to switch between AM FM 1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press this kno...

Page 182: ...on is too weak for the location you are in the radio display will show the channel number PI P6 for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station Setting theTone BASS Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to decrease bass When the BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank TREB Pr...

Page 183: ...disc should play CD and a CD symbol will also appear on the display Anytime you are playing a CD the letters CD will be next to the CD synlbol If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display it could be that You are driving on a very rough road The disc should play when the road gets smoother 0 The disc is upside down 0 It is dirty scratched or wet 0 It is very humid If so wait about an ...

Page 184: ...return t o the time display AM FM While in the CD mode press this button to stop playing the CD and play the radio The CD symbol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either AM FM 1 or FM2 If the radio is turned off the disc stays i n the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped CD AUX To switch between the player and the radio when a disc is playing press th...

Page 185: ...sprotects the disc and player from damage Thedisc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT When a disc is in the player a CD symbol will appear on the display When a disc is playing the letters CD will appear next to the CD symbol in the bottom left cor...

Page 186: ...s to see how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed TAPE AUX With a disc loaded in the player and the radio playing press this button once to play the compact disc To return to playing the radio press AM FM If both a cassette tape and CD are loaded press TAPE AUX to switch bet...

Page 187: ...with your code Press HR to make the first one or twodigits agree with your code 8 9 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure The indicator...

Page 188: ...shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 6 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 7 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrec...

Page 189: ...oud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear cornfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telep...

Page 190: ...tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your dealership When using a cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassett...

Page 191: ...isc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth ina mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center tothe edge Be surenever totouch the signalsurface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the holeand the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs isnot advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD op...

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Page 193: ...efensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Driving at Night 4 30 4 33 4 34 4 35 4 36 4 36 4 38 4 4 1 4 43 4 45 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leavingon a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hills and Mountains Winter Driving Recreational Vehicle Tow...

Page 194: ...Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are comnon Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving n1aneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or tllrn suddenly Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving...

Page 195: ...enever to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is toomuch if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than manymight think Although it depends on eachperson and situation here is some general information onthe problem The BloodAlcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking dependsupon four things 0 The amount of alcohol consumed 0 The length of time it has taken the d...

Page 196: ...ing skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent 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 Adriver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC l...

Page 197: ...g Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driverwho will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systemsthat make your vehicle go where you want it to go They arethe brakes the steeringand the accelerator All three systems haveto do their work at the places where the tires meetthe road Sometimes as when you re drivingon snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control syst...

Page 198: ...r it s paven ent or tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied t Oravel thecondition of the road wet dry icy tire Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes wil...

Page 199: ...This is normal E 1 If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light in NTI LOCK Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam o n the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is...

Page 200: ... to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal On vehicles with fou...

Page 201: ...f you ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve dependson the condition of your tires and the road surface the angleat which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speedis the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering througha sharp curve Thenyou suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and accelerat...

Page 202: ...your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 ...

Page 203: ...arily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or angercan suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing ...

Page 204: ...e lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are farenough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front...

Page 205: ...id are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide easeyour foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or othermaterial is on the road For ...

Page 206: ...safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary nmintetlance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped are properly attached Be sure you read a l l the information about your four wheel drive vehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are ...

Page 207: ...e Index Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off roader to followthese basic rules for protecting the environment 0 0 0 0 0 Always use established trails roads and areas that have beenspecially set aside forpublic off road recreational driving obey all poste...

Page 208: ... what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpe ctedobstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your v...

Page 209: ... later Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles orrough terrain keep a firm gripon the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface featurescan jerk the wheel out of your hands if you re not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or twowheels you can t control the veh...

Page 210: ...mooth constant 4 18 incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as YOLInear the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply ...

Page 211: ... to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills 0 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you re there 0 Use y o r headlamps even during the day They make you more visible to oncoming traffic Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be ser...

Page 212: ...el at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you I U L L S nut do if you stall or are about to stall when ...

Page 213: ...e transfer case to NEUTRAL N when you leave the vehicle Leave itin some gear Shifting the transfercase to NEUTRAL N can cause your vehicleto roll even if the transmissionis in PARK P This is becausethe NEUTRAL N position on the transfercase overrides thetransmission You or someone else could beinjured If you are going to leave your vehicle set the parking brake andshift the transmission toPARK P B...

Page 214: ...creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they won t have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times I Heavy braking when going downa hill can cause your brakesto overheat and fade This could ...

Page 215: ...aight down 0 Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It s much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here s what to do 0 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 0 Shift to PARK P and ...

Page 216: ... a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill whee...

Page 217: ...ing on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossingan incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path IT you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll ovec I Getting out on the downhill...

Page 218: ...ction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control Driving on frozen lakes pondsor rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or ...

Page 219: ...ay the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving ThroughWater in the Index for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debristhat has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a firehazard After operation in mud or sand have the b...

Page 220: ... 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the b dare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road...

Page 221: ... dark When you are fxed with severe glare as froma driver who doesn t lower the high beams or avehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glareat night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty ...

Page 222: ...e a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep yo lr windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because yo...

Page 223: ...e After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fdst through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them 4 31 ...

Page 224: ...ng usually happens athigher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water I NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine sair intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody o...

Page 225: ... map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 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 c...

Page 226: ...ce ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect t o blend with the flow Try t o merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on y o r turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are 0 1 1 the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or t o the prevailing rate i...

Page 227: ...cle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wi clshi ltl Winlwr Fluid Is the reservoir full ...

Page 228: ...r vehicle can leave the road in less tlzcm N second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the ...

Page 229: ... could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear whenyou go downhill 0 Knowhow to go uphill Youmay want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gem help cool your engine and transmission andyou can climb the hill better 0 Stay in your own lane when driving on two l...

Page 230: ...tive warning triangles And if yo11will be driving under severe conditions include a s nall bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and ...

Page 231: ...nti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make ahard stop on aslippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index 0 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spotthat s covered with ice On an otherwise ...

Page 232: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If YOLIhave no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators 1 1 on1newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep ...

Page 233: ...the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery or batteries to restart the vehicle and possibly for signalinglater on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile If you have a diesel engine you nlay have to run it at a higher speed to get enough heat Then shutthe engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat t...

Page 234: ...rly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer with a l l four wheels off the ground Towing with all four wheels on the ground should be avoided In rare cases when it s unavoidable that a two wheel drive vehicle is to be towed with a l l four wheels on the should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal install tion procedure b a...

Page 235: ...irmly attached to the towing vehicle Turn the ignition to OFF The OFF position unlocks the steering column and reduces battery drain Unlocking the steering column will allow the proper movement of the front wheels and tires during towing Loading Your Vehicle GAWR FRT GAWR RRa E o n A n o n SEE GERS MANUAL FORADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 1 The Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the d...

Page 236: ... your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break orit can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten thelife of your vehicle Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicl...

Page 237: ...heneveryou can 0 Don t leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to Towing a Trailer If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not workwell or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your d...

Page 238: ...ection carefully before you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a swa...

Page 239: ...e temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle Use the following chart to determine how much your vehicle can weigh based upon your vehicle model and options Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required t...

Page 240: ...esel Axle Ratio 3 08 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 42 3 73 3 42 Max Trailer Wt 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 6 000lbs 2 724 kg 7 000 lbs 3 178kg 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg 6 500 Ibs 2 95I kg 6 000 lbs 2 724 kg 7 000 Ibs 3 178 kg 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg 6 500 Ibs 2 951 kg 5 500 Ibs 2 497 kg 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 6 000 lbs 2 724 kg 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 4 48 ...

Page 241: ...atio 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 Max Trailer Wt 6 000 Ibs 2 724 kg 7 500 lbs 3405 kg 6 500 Ibs 2 951 kg 8 000 lbs 3 632 kg 8 500 Ibs 3 859 kg 10 000Ibs 4 540 kg 7 000 Ibs 3 178 kg 6 000 Ibs 2 724kg 7 500 lbs 3 40 5 kg 8 000lbs 3 632 kg 10 000Ibs 4 540 kg 4 49 ...

Page 242: ...it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity A B If you re using a weight carrying hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight...

Page 243: ...rly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving 0 Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your e...

Page 244: ...hat sends the fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with yourvehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize your safety when towing ...

Page 245: ...hislets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns ...

Page 246: ...till working Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear h fi re 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 uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70km h toreduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you have an automatic transmission you...

Page 247: ...s Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the trans fercase is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Release the regular brakes ON It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You...

Page 248: ...need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for inore on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to...

Page 249: ...or to the eight wire trailer harness and the other connector to the wiring harness on the trailer Be sure that the wiring harness on the trailer is strapped to the trailer s frame and leave it loose enough so that the wiring doesn t bend or break but not so loose that it drags on the ground Thetechnician can use the following color code chartwhen connecting the wiring harness to your trailer 0 Bro...

Page 250: ...er to tow a trailer you must remove the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball You must also remove both outer cutouts Use the regular brakes set the parking brake or block the wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling Step BumperPad If your vehicle has a rear step bumper it may be equipped with a rear steppad at thecenter of the bumper To remove the pad lift the edge of the pad from the ...

Page 251: ...road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices JL IIIP Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Gasoline Engines 5 15 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 39 Cooling System Gasoline Engines Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 1 ...

Page 252: ...o makeyour front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the...

Page 253: ...pulling it could damage your vehicle With an automatic transmission it won t start that way WTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because 0 They contain acid that can burn you 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to If you don t follow these stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you burn you 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a ...

Page 254: ...ot in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Op...

Page 255: ...et it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go t o a metal engine part Don t connect positiv...

Page 256: ...attery 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative cable Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery 5 6 ...

Page 257: ...to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t stat after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Remove the cables i n reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other orany other metal A HeavyMetal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery 5 7...

Page 258: ...ur wheel drive option 0 The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission and transfer case if you have one 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that this manual contains these towing instructions The operator may want to see them To help avoid injury to you or others Never let passenge...

Page 259: ...bstitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towedvehicle Front Towing Don t have your vehicle towed on the drive wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the drive wheels be sure to follow the speed and distance restrictions later in this section or your transmission will be damagecl If these limitations 1n11st beexceeded then the d...

Page 260: ...ake Four Wheel Drive Vehicles i b Limits 55 mph 88kndh or legal speed lilrait clistcu ce is 111imited If your vehicle is fo r wheel drive use the following directions 1 2 3 4 5 4 Engage the parking brake Turn the ignition key to OFF Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this Place t...

Page 261: ...ive use the following directions 1 7 3 4 5 Engage the parking brake Turn the ignition key to OFF Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this Place the transmission i n PARK P When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake 5 11 ...

Page 262: ...the transfer case in NEUTRAL N See Four wheel Drive in the Index for the proper procedure to select NEUTRAL N If the engine will not start and your vehicle is equipped with the automatic transfer case YOLImust transport the vehicle using a car carrier 6 When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake and turn the ignition OFF to reduce battery drain I NOTICE If your vehicle is equipped wit...

Page 263: ...from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is ...

Page 264: ...n a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park p u r vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator ...

Page 265: ...icle has air conditioning the auxiliary electric engine cooling fan under thehood can start upeven when theengine is not running and can injure you Keephands clothing and tools away from any underhoodelectric fan If the coolant insidethe coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant levelshould be at or above theCOLD mark 5 15 ...

Page 266: ...OLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of Clem2 v rter preferably distilled and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information F Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle scoolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant...

Page 267: ...parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant i n the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before ...

Page 268: ...are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 18 ...

Page 269: ...and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear ahiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keepturning the pressure cap but now push down asyou turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 19 ...

Page 270: ... to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 20 ...

Page 271: ...tor 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 during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reillstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this 5 21 ...

Page 272: ...pecially 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 grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane ...

Page 273: ...thestaway from theone being changed That would be the tire on the otherside of the vehicle at the opposite end L The followingsteps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire Removing the SpareTire and Tools The equipment you ll need is located in the rear cargo area You ll also find your spare tirethere On two door utility and Suburban models the spare tire is located at the rearof the v...

Page 274: ...strated with the DOWN marking facing you Insert the other end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer ar the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening Put the s...

Page 275: ... To take the jack out turn the wing head bolt to theleft and take it and the retainer off Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of the box Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves secured tothe jack You can use them when changing the tire or during otheremergency situations Remember to replace them with the jack so you will have them if needed later To open the jack cove...

Page 276: ...an use them whenchanging the tire or during other emergency situations Remember to replace them with the jack so you will have them if needed later A The tools you ll be using include the jack A the jack handle extension B jack handle C wheel wrench D and the ratchet E The jack handle extension is used if the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle Attach the jack handle and jack handle extension ...

Page 277: ...ng 1 DOWN Marking One side of the ratchet has an UP marking The other side has a DOWN marking With the UP marking on the ratchet filcing rotate the ratchet to the right That will lift a little you the jack head ...

Page 278: ...g the edge and remove it If the wheel has a smooth center piece place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench to the left with DOWN facing you to loosen the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet 2 If the flat tire is on the rear of the...

Page 279: ...ing and the shock absorber A CAUTION Getting under avehicle when itisjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when itis supported only by ajack r A CAUTION Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make thevehicle fall To help avoid personal injury andvehicle damage be sure to...

Page 280: ... rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench to the right Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 1 6 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 30 ...

Page 281: ...le In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand wi...

Page 282: ...9 Tighten each wheel nut by rotating the wheel wrench to the sight Front Position Rear Position 8 Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench to the left Lower the jack completely 5 32 ...

Page 283: ...heel nuts can cause the wheel to becomeloose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque For proper torque see Capacities and Specifications in the Index ...

Page 284: ...ored properly Secure the emergency gloves if your vehicle has them to thejack using the provided strap 11 Put the wheel trim back on For vehicles with plastic wheel nut caps tighten the caps until they are finger tight then tighten them an additional one half of a Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and putthe wing nut on it Turn the nut to the right until it is tight against the retain...

Page 285: ...cking Tool Storage A Wheel Wrench B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension D E Jack Storage 2 Door Utility Model A Retainer B Nut C Jack D Jack Storage Box E Bracket 5 35 ...

Page 286: ...Jack Storage 4 Door Utility Model A Retainer B Nut C Jack D Jack Storage Box E Bracket E C D JackStorage Suburban A Retainer B Nut C Jack Storage Box D Bracket E Jack 5 36 ...

Page 287: ...apter onto the bolt in the proper location for your model and put the wing nut on 4 Turn the wing nut to the right until the adapter is tight and secure againstthe wheel 5 Close the tire cover if you have one Spare Tire 2 Door Utility Model 1 Carrier 2 J Bolt 3 Adapter 4 Spare Tire 5 Nut 6 Cover 7 Pins 8 J Bolt 9 LJse Upper Hole and Pin for P265 Tire or Lower Hole and Pin for LT245 P245 and P2 35 ...

Page 288: ...t 7 Cover 8 Use Lower Adapter Hole for eight Lug Rim Only Be sure the J bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown D Spare Tire 4 Door Utility Model A Hoist Assembly B Hoist Shaft C Ratchet D Jack Handle E Retainer F Valve Stem Pointed Down G Spare Tire 5 38 ...

Page 289: ...the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continueturning the ratchet until there are two clicks or ratchets The sparetire hoist cannot be over tightened Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does not move If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice orSnow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast Themethod known as rocking ca...

Page 290: ...t back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is i n gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your...

Page 291: ...cle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or otherscould be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could bedamaged and it would not be coveredby warranty 5 41 ...

Page 292: ...b NOTES 5 42 ...

Page 293: ...ble Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Gasoline Engine Air Cleaner Gasoline Engines Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Four wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid 6 32 6 36 6 36 6 43 6 43 6 5 1 6 52 6 55 6 56 6 60 6 6 1 6 62 6 67 6 69 6 70 6 7 I Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replace...

Page 294: ...o some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much Inore about how to service your vehicle than this n anual can To order the proper service n anual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index 3 You should keep ...

Page 295: ...cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the Diesel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it sho...

Page 296: ...te satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a smog check test If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the typ...

Page 297: ...n corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasoline Engines If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline orany other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caus...

Page 298: ...r is highly flammable It burns violently andthat can cause very badinjuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materialsaway from gasoline The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel filler neck 6 6 ...

Page 299: ...n as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it tothe right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully installthe cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed Thiswould allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you ...

Page 300: ...rating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Bring thefill nozzlein contact with the Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking ThingsUnder the Hood A CAUTION If your vehicle has air conditioning the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 301: ...on the secondary hood release located just to the passenger s side of the center of the grill Lift the hood If your vehicle has air conditioning it may have an auxiliary engine fanin addition to the belt driven fan Before closing the hood be sureall filler caps are on properly Pull downthe hood and close itfirmly 6 9 ...

Page 302: ... VORTEC 5700 Engine When you lift up the hood you ll see 6 10 ...

Page 303: ...nt Recovery Tank E Air Filter Restriction Indicator E Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Fan I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Engine OilFill K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir M Fuse Relay Center 6 11 ...

Page 304: ... VORTEC 7400 Engine When you lift up the hood you ll see 6 12 ...

Page 305: ... D Radiator Cap E Air Filter Restriction Indicator F Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Engine Oil Fill I Fan J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir M Fuse Relay Center 6 13 ...

Page 306: ...gine Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not slmw the actual level Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it wirn a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 8 I 3 7 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then you...

Page 307: ...ick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you chanze your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on t...

Page 308: ...enumbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommendedoil 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 w...

Page 309: ...ong trip highway maintenance schedule Changethe oil and filter every 7 500 miles I 2 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used ...

Page 310: ...eeds to be serviced The indicator is located in the air intake tube between the air cleanerand the engine See Owner Checks and Services i n the Index to determine when to check the indicator If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is L green noair filter service is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced 6 18 ...

Page 311: ...irt as possible Clean the filter sealing surfaceof the duct and the filter housing Install the new filter by pushing it all the way to the stop on the duct Install the duct and the filter into the air cleaner housing Make sure that the duct fits properly into the housing Install the cover and fasten the two retaining clips After the air filter is properly serviced the indicator should be reset Pus...

Page 312: ...n Fluid in the Diesel Supplement When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature Inhilly or mountainous terrain 0 When doing frequent trailer tow...

Page 313: ...C 0 At high speed for quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially in hot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C See Checking Transmission Fluid Hot in the Index Checking TransmissionFluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more withthe engine off ...

Page 314: ...t back out again 3 Check both sides of 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 down to lock the dipstick in place 1 The red transrnission dipstick is located at the rear of the eng...

Page 315: ...that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON I11 is notcovered by your new vehiclewarranty 0 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct tluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place When to Check and Change Lubricant Refe...

Page 316: ...Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to checkthe lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant Manual Transfer Case 6 24 ...

Page 317: ...er to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto 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 may need...

Page 318: ...followingexplains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see EngineOverheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0 Protect against rustand corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning gages work ...

Page 319: ...ur engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat andbe badly damaged The repair cost wouldn tbe covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radi...

Page 320: ...olant recovery tank hrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allow steam and scaldingliquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recoverytank you willalmost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill ...

Page 321: ...ly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on thecap line up with theoverflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your ther...

Page 322: ... mark If nece ssary addonly enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals When to Check Power SteeringFluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there i...

Page 323: ...NOTICE 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damageyour washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for e...

Page 324: ...brake fluid goes downto an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed sincea leak means that sooneror later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all I I Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check ...

Page 325: ...r the top of the windowon the sideof the reservoir What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the are around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your ...

Page 326: ...ning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may corrle and go or be heard all the time your vehicleis moving exceptwhen you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident Whenyou hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced I NOTICE Continuing to drivewith wo...

Page 327: ...ng the brakes a few times Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ...

Page 328: ...cle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn t running For the proper bulb type see Replaceme ntBulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs A CAUTT3N I Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that canexplode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful...

Page 329: ...e four screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlamp 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Install the retainer to the headlamp and tighten the screws 6 37 ...

Page 330: ...r support as shown 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Turn the bulb to the left and remove it 5 Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Plug in the electrical connector 7 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle Install and tighten the two hex head pins 6 38 ...

Page 331: ...t at the outside edge 3 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Push in gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 6 Put the new bulb into the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight 7 Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until it locks 8 Put the parking turn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle...

Page 332: ...ft 3 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 4 Push i n gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 5 Put the new bulb into the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it t o the right until it locks 7 Put the parking turn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the ...

Page 333: ...et and push it in until it is tight 2 Reach through the opening and turn the sidemarker bulb socket tothe left and remove it 5 Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly and turn it to the right to tighten it 6 Replace the parking turn signal lamp assembly and tighten the screws Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable See your dealer for assis...

Page 334: ...the two black plastic plugs from the rear lamp assembly access holes 4 Remove the screws from the bulb retainer and take the bulb retainer off of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket 6 Put in a new bulb and push it straight in until it is tight 7 Replace the bulb retainer 8 Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver ...

Page 335: ...ade untilit is facing away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assemmy toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1and 2 Tires Your new vehicle comeswith 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 GMWarranty booklet for details 6 43...

Page 336: ...ommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them The Certification Tire label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door or on the incomplete vehicle document in the cab shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven...

Page 337: ...e of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gageto check tire pressure You can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rota...

Page 338: ...ightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index FRT When rotating your tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here Rust or dirt on awheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts becomeloose after a time Thewheel could come off and cause an accident Whenyou change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In anemergency y...

Page 339: ...ation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the CertificatiodTire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires c get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give...

Page 340: ...lies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires L While the tires available on General Motors passeng...

Page 341: ...s must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperaturegrade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat ...

Page 342: ...e your tires lose air and make you lose control You could havea collision in which you or others couldbe injured Alwaysuse the correctwheel wheel bolts andwheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrongwheel 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 the body and cha...

Page 343: ...er size for your tires Install them on the tires of the rear axle NOTICE Continued I NOTICE Continued Don t use chains on the tires of the frontaxle Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it sto...

Page 344: ...nyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your dealer has two cleaners Capture Dry Spot Remover and Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips 0 0 0 0 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label Clean up stains as soon as y...

Page 345: ...ith Scotchgard TM Fabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6 167 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by catsup coff...

Page 346: ... soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry 0 For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product 0 Nc ver use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather 0 Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned inmediately If dirt...

Page 347: ...th mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cle...

Page 348: ...se with a clean cloth at least every six months During very cold dampweather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing ...

Page 349: ... non abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish I NOTICE 1 Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoatpaint finish may dull the finish orleave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calciumchloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals fromindustrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on pa...

Page 350: ...he surfkce of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To cle...

Page 351: ...ave 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 or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can createa chemical fallout...

Page 352: ...ic 8 02 0 237 L rubber and vinyl 1052925 Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 16 oz 0 473 L 1052929 I6 oz 0 473L Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels Cleanes and floor mats 1052930 See your GeneralMotorsPartsDepartment i or thesc products Not recommended for use on instrument panelvinyl Surl ttce Cleaner Rc novcs contaminants blemishes and swirl marks 16 0 0...

Page 353: ... 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 glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 the model designation 0 paint inform...

Page 354: ...main off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow ...

Page 355: ...row one that has the same amperage Justpick some featureo f your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver s side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block You can remove fuses with a fus...

Page 356: ... Switch Keyless Entry Low Coolant Module Illuminated Entry Module DRAC Diesel Engine Rear Comfort Controls Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet Crank License Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Roof Marker Lamps Tailgate Lamps Front Sidemarkers Fog Lamp Relay Door Switch Illumination Fender Lamps Headlamp Switch Illumination Air Bag System Wiper Motor Washer Pump A C A C Blower High Blower Relay Power A...

Page 357: ...Used Rear Wiper Rear Washer Pump Front Axle 4WD Indicator Lamp TP2 Relay Gasoline Engine Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Module Power Windows Underhood Fuse Relay Center The underhood fusehelay center is located in the rear of the engine compartmentnear the brake fluid reservoir Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the fuse block You can remove fuses with a fuse extract...

Page 358: ...HTD ST RR LIGHTtNG BATT IGN A IGN B ABS BLOWER Circuits Protected Auxiliary Fan Injectors PCM VCM Heated Front Seats Air Conditioning Heated Outside Mirrors Ignition Switch EGK Canister Purge EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid Heated 02 F L I Heater Diesel Engine Water Sensor Diesel Engine Not Used Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch Fog and Courtesy Fuses Battery Fuse Block Busbar Ignition Switch Ignition Swi...

Page 359: ...Beam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp Roof Marker Lamp License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp SuburbanOnly TRADE NO H6054 9006 9005 TRADE NO 194 2357NA 3057 3057 3156 I94 194 93 POWER RATING AT 12 8V WATTS 35 65 55 65 2 4 2 2 2 5 2 I 2 2 2 6 67 ...

Page 360: ...Lamps Door Courtesy Lamp Four Wheel Drive Indicator Four Wheel Drive Shift Lever Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade VmityMirror Suburban Only i i ManualTransfer Case TRADE NO 21 1 2 211 2 168 194 194 194 194 194 74 2 4 2 2 42 1 1 1 1 4 6 68 ...

Page 361: ... VIN Code R Fuel System SFI I kSequentialFuel Injection Wheels and Tires MODEL C 1500 K 1500 C K 2500 C K 2500 Tire Pressure DESCRIPTION 5 bolts 14 tnm 6 bolts 14 n m 8 bolts 14 mmj See the CertificatiordTiI e label on the rear edge of the driver s dooror the incomplete vehicle document in the cab VORTEC 7400 V8 L29 J SFI TORQUE I40 Ib ft 1 90 N 1 1 1 140 Ib ft 190Nem 140 Ib ft I90 N m 6 69 ...

Page 362: ...er AC Type PF1218T Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A I3OOC Spark Plugs AC Type 41 932 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 in 1 52 mm Fuel Filter AC Type GF626 Wiper Blades Front GM Part No 22154886 Wiper Blade Type Front Trico Wiper Blade Length Front 18 inches 45 0 cm Wiper Blade Rear GM Part No 22 154396 Wiper Blade Type Rear Trico Wiper Blade Length Rear 14 inches 35 5 cm f Four Wheel Drive Vehicles use a PF52 oil...

Page 363: ...gine Oil in the Index ENGINE VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 7400 VIN R J QUANTITY WITH FILTER 5 Quarts 4 8 L 6 6 Quarts 6 3L Oil filter should be changed at every oil change Fuel Tank Capacity Approximate TYPE QUANTITY Utility 30 Gallons 1 13 L Suburban Gasoline 44 Gallons 167 L Suburban Diesel 42 Gallons 159 L Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioningrefrigerants are the same If the air conditio...

Page 364: ...b NOTES 6 72 ...

Page 365: ...6 7 7 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short Trip City Intervals Long Trip Highway Definition Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 8 Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule 7 27 Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule 7 38 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 42 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 44 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 47 Part E Mainten...

Page 366: ...r 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 properly How This Sectionis Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts Part A Scheduled MaintenanceServices shows what to have done and how often Some of these services can be...

Page 367: ... your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections thatyour dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained Theseproducts or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work yourself or have...

Page 368: ...ed and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that a a a a carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You wil...

Page 369: ...ngine Oil and Filter 1 Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000km Tire Rotation Every 15 000Miles 25 000 km Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection GVWR above 8 500Ibs only Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Eve...

Page 370: ...Inspection Every 150 000 Miles 240000 km Cooling System Service orevery 60 months whichever occurs first ngTkiphlighwayDefinition Gasoline Engines I Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads Use the Short Trip ...

Page 371: ...iles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only I I Long TridHkhwav Intervals Gasoline Engines I Every 60 000Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection Evaporative Control System Inspection Every 100 000Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Re placement Automatic Transmi...

Page 372: ...s steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides front axle propshaft spline and brake pedal springs Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher or they could be damaged A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Insp...

Page 373: ... engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and ad...

Page 374: ...heck 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 Emissioll Confro1Service See footnote velocityjoints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote i g rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubr...

Page 375: ... 000 km 0 0 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emissior1 Colltrol Senlice Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid asneeded Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote I Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation i n the Index for proper rotati...

Page 376: ... 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 EmissionControl Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs f...

Page 377: ...ehicles With GVWR Above 8 500Ibs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicableonly to vehicles sold in the United States 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote See footnote velocity joints and axle seals f...

Page 378: ...occurs first 0 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 An Emksion Corztrol Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs ...

Page 379: ...TUAL I SERVICEDBY I DATE I MILEAGE I SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichever OCCLI S first Check redfront axle fluid level and add tluid as needed Check constant 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only In...

Page 380: ... and axle seals for leaking See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found...

Page 381: ...oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Euzission Control Servic e 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote k 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addi...

Page 382: ... whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Cleanand repack the front wheel 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only lnspect shields and underhood At1 Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote t i bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first in...

Page 383: ... Control Ser vice See footnote i 0 Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emissio11 Col tr 01 Sen ice See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whic...

Page 384: ...ation pattern and additional information See footnote MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Set vice See footnote 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking ...

Page 385: ...bricate chassis components orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood An Emissiorz Control Service See footnote bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first velocity joints and...

Page 386: ...ttern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occ lrs first 0 Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Eulissior Control Service See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote k 84 000 Mile...

Page 387: ...is components orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant AHErI i wior1 Control So icv See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote l 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 C...

Page 388: ... Vehicles WithGVWR Above 8 500 Ibs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This isa Noise Emission Control Service Applicableo1d to vehicles sold in the United States 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Ernission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months w...

Page 389: ...sfor leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant An Evr...

Page 390: ...found in taxi police or delivery service If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 32O C or higher 150 000 Miles 240 000 km DATE SERVICED BY DATE 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system...

Page 391: ...nance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides front axle propshaft spline and brake pedal springs Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher or they ...

Page 392: ... 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components orevery 12 months whichever occLlrs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant fl Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 Ibs Only Inspect shields and underhood An Enlission Control Sen ic e See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 4...

Page 393: ...rmation See footnote 30 000 M i l e s 50 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first AI Emission C o u t d Service 0 Lubricate chassis components osevery 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Cleanand repack the front wheel 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection a...

Page 394: ...ccurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 k...

Page 395: ...isLL Noise Emission Contrvl Service AppliccrblcJonly to vehicles sold irl the United States 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside...

Page 396: ...0 Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add tluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0 For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake ...

Page 397: ... Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual An Emission Colztrd Ser vice See footnote 0 Conduct evaporative control system inspection Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed An Emission Control Service See footnotej 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only ...

Page 398: ...irst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood AHEmission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote I insulation for damage or looseness Ad justor replace as required This is a No...

Page 399: ...ki ng See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0 Change engine o i l and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Ser lil e U Lubricate chassis components or every I2 months whichever occurs first 0 Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 For T o Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and re...

Page 400: ...x for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 17 Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Check rear front 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 C...

Page 401: ...taxi police or delivery service previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter An Emis s iouCorltrvl Serr icc 32 C or higher 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed 0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve DATE 1 MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flush and refill co...

Page 402: ...ils Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Jndex for further details At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Index for further details Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck Cleaning ...

Page 403: ... Air Cleaner in the Index for more information Inspect your air cleaner filter restriction indicator more often if the vehicle is used in dusty areas or under off road conditions Automatic TransmissionCheck Check the transnlission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Once a Year Key Lock...

Page 404: ...ff the engine immediately if it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary NOTE Be ready to ...

Page 405: ...operty couldbe damaged Make sure thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case it begins toroll Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should thevehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly re...

Page 406: ...es for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up i n the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in t...

Page 407: ...transfer case forkinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required o n off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums ...

Page 408: ...ngine Coolant Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol of the proper viscosity To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant i n the Index Transmission ransmission F...

Page 409: ...EXRON 111Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 105 15 15 or equivalent USAGE Front Axle Propshaft Spline and Universal Joints One Piece Propshaft Spline With Two Wheel Drive Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Spline...

Page 410: ...quivalent Multi Pur ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent L USAGE Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks FLUIDLUBRICANT Multi PLHose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent Multi Pur ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent 7 46 ...

Page 411: ...d after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checksand Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to storethem Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 47 ...

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Page 413: ...sfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10ReportingSafetyDefectstothe United States Government Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the 8 11 Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8 11 Reporti...

Page 414: ...er if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has alreacly been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the L zeneral manager 8 2 ...

Page 415: ...63 7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In kico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 413s English or 1 800 751 4136 Spanish 0 I n the Bahamas 1 800 389 0009 0 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua andthe British Virgin Isl...

Page 416: ...eet 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada write to Refer to yourWarranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof GM Overseas offices When contacting GMC please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first ifyou have a concern Customer Assistancefor Text ...

Page 417: ...a battery jump start willbe covered at no charge Lock Out Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered atno charge if you are unableto gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacementkey will be covered at no charge within 10miles 16km Emergency Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered GMC s Roadside Assistance provides stra...

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Page 419: ...rogram accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1 800 268 6800 foremergency services 0 Name and home address 0 Telephone number and location from which you 0 Location license plate number and color of your 0 Mileage of vehicle and description of problem Roadside Assistance is available 24hours a day 7 days a week 3...

Page 420: ... next day cloc s not constitute overnight repairs Gas allowance of up to 10 a day for rides provided by another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to a five day maximum Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle GMC will reimburse up to...

Page 421: ... assist in arriving at a solution to adisagreement 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 LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes Thisprogram is available free of charge to customers who cu...

Page 422: ...stomer Assistance Center at I 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTINGSAFETYDEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety A...

Page 423: ...ll notify LIS Please call us at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 orwrite In Canada please call LIS at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioLl H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literatur...

Page 424: ...tins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THEORbER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE ANDMAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to p...

Page 425: ...name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY STATE ZIPCODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO 0 AREA CODE M GMC ORD98 Prices are subject to change without notice and without ...

Page 426: ...b NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 427: ... 26 7 44 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 75 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 24 AppearanceCare 6 5 I Appearance Care and Materials 6 60 Arbitration Program 8 9 Air Conditioning 3 3 3 4 3 6 Armrest StorageCompartment 2 57 Ashtrays 2 62 AudioEquipment Adding 3 27 AudioSystems 3 10 Automatic Transmission Check 7 39 Fluid 6 20 7 44 Operation 2 16 Overdrive 2 18 ParkMechanism Check 7 41 Auxilia...

Page 428: ...e Player 3 12 3 I4 Care 3 28 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 24 Center High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6 41 Center Passenqer Position 1 38 Certification Tlre Label 4 43 Errors 3 14 3 18 Chains Safety 4 5 1 Chains Tire Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 54 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 56 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 58 Top Strap 1 53 WheretoPut 1 52 Cigar...

Page 429: ...56 2 57 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Dama Finish 6 59 Damage Sheet Metal 6 58 Daytime Running Lamps 2 41 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 81 Dead Battery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 10 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger Rear Window 3 9 Defogging 3 8 Defrosting 3 8 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 17 Door 8 D...

Page 430: ...entification 6 6 1 OilLeve ICheck 7 38 Overheating 5 13 Running While Parked 2 29 Specifications 6 69 Starting Your 2 13 Engine Oil 6 14 6 7 1 7 4 4 Adding 6 14 Additives 6 17 Checking 6 14 Pressure Gage 2 79 Used 6 17 When to Change 6 17 Entry to the Rear Seat Suburban Second Seat 1 14 Ethanol 6 5 Exhaust Engine 2 29 Exterior Lamps 2 40 Exhaust 2 2C 9 4 Fluid Capacities Fluid Leak Check Fluids an...

Page 431: ...Assistance 8 4 Heated Front Seats 1 4 Heating 3 4 3 7 High BeamHeadlamps 2 34 Highway Hypnosis 4 36 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 36 Hitches Trailer 4 5 1 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Hydroplaning 4 32 Release 6 9 Horn 2 32 Ignition Positions 2 12 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7 41 Illuminated Entry 2 42 Inflation Tire 6 44 Inside Rearview Mirror 2 44 2 47 Inspections 7 42 Brakesystem 7 43 DriveA...

Page 432: ...el Dri le 2 80 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2 8 I Lamps 2 40 Loading Your Vehicle 4 43 Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving 4 14 Child Security 2 5 Cylinder 7 39 Door 2 3 Ignition Transmission Check 7 41 KeyLock Cylinder Service 7 39 PowerDoor 2 4 Window 2 32 Lubricants and Fluids 7 44 Lubrication Service Body 7 39 Luggage Carrier 2 61 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 70 Mainte...

Page 433: ...44 Opener Garage Door 2 53 Overdrive Automatic Transmission 2 18 OverheatingEngine 5 13 Owner Checks and Services 7 38 Owner Publications Ordering 8 11 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 59 Park AutomaticTransmission 2 16 ShiftingInto 2 25 Shifting Out of 2 28 AtNight 2 11 Brake 2 24 BrakeMechanismCheck 7 41 Lots 2 11 Over Things That Burn 2 28 With a Trailer 4 55 PassengerPosition 1 31 Passlock 2 11 ...

Page 434: ...Replaci ngSafetyBelts a 1 64 ...

Page 435: ...Rear 1 8 Removing the Rear Third Seat Suburban 1 I5 Replacing the Rear Third Seat Suburban I I6 Restraint Systems 1 1 Seat Controls 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 54 1 56 1 58 Second Gear Automatic Transmission 2 18 Security Light 2 80 Security Shade 2 59 Service 6 2 Bulletins Ordering 8 1 1 8 12 Engine Soon Light 2 76 Manuals Ordering 8 I 1 8 12 Parts Identification Label 6 61 Publications Orde...

Page 436: ...32 TapePlayerCare 3 28 Theft 2 10 Theft Deterrent Feature CD Player 3 24 THEFTLOCKTM 3 24 Thermostat 6 29 Third Gear Automatic Transmission 2 18 Time Setting the 3 IO Tire Chains 6 51 Tire Loading 4 43 Tire Loading Information Label 4 43 Tires 6 43 Alignment and Balance 6 49 BuylngNew 6 47 Chains 6 51 Changing a Flat 5 22 Cleanlng 6 58 Inflation 6 44 InflationCheck 7 38 Inspection and Rotation 6 4...

Page 437: ...20 7 44 Transmitter Universal 2 64 Transmitters Keyless Entry 2 6 Transportation Courtesy 8 8 Trip Odometer 2 71 Trailer TTYUsers 8 4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2 34 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 54 Underbody Maintenance 6 59 Underhood FuseIRelay Center 6 65 Universal Transmitter 2 64 Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings iv IdentificationNumber 6 61 4 43 Loading for Off Road Driving...

Page 438: ...h 2 32 Manual 2 30 Power 2 31 Windshield Washer 2 36 Fluid 2 36 631 7 45 FluidLevel Check 7 38 Rear 2 36 WindshieldWipers 2 35 Blade Replace nent 6 33 6 70 Cleaning theBlades 6 56 Winter Driving 4 38 WiperBlades Cleaning 6 56 Wiring Harness Trailer 4 56 Wiring Heacllamp 6 62 Wrench Wheel 5 24 5 25 Fuses 6 62 Rear 2 36 WreckerTowing 5 8 9 12 ...

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