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GMC 1999 Savana, Owner'S Manual

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Summary of Contents for 1999 Savana

Page 1: ...erent conditions 5 1 Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc 6 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good 7 1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use 8 1 ...

Page 2: ...t appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en fra...

Page 3: ... Index in back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the cau...

Page 4: ... that could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels ...

Page 5: ...symbols have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL ...

Page 6: ...yellowblue vi Model Reference This manual covers these models Passenger Van Cargo Van Cab and Chassis ...

Page 7: ...ere Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 16 Driver Position 1 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 25 Right Front Passenger Position 1 25 Air Bag System 1 33 Rear Seat Passengers 1 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 38 Center Passenger Position 1 40 Children 1 45 Child Restraints 1 59 Larger Child...

Page 8: ...eat To adjust the seat pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a p...

Page 9: ...b toward the left You can raise and lower the front and rear of the seat To raise the front of the seat move the right lever up To lower it move the right lever down To raise the rear of the seat move the left lever up To lower it move the left lever down Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the front of this lever which is located at the inner edge of the seat cushion Move the seatback...

Page 10: ...do its job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seat...

Page 11: ...er and safety belt latch These will keep the safety belts out of the way while people get into the rear seats Removing the Rear Seat 1 Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt ...

Page 12: ...the carpet mat flap at the inboard side of the seat base in the rear 3 Locate the red handle on the inboard side of the seat base and rotate it up 4 Once the red handle is rotated up pull the handle to remove the locking pin ...

Page 13: ...eat from the floor rails 8 Remove the seat from the vehicle 9 Install the trim covers to the floor rails These are supplied in a cardboard box at delivery 10 For the first rear seat stow the safety belt latch by attaching the fastener strip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door There is also a fastener strip provided for stowing the safety belt latch for a four passenger b...

Page 14: ... collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it CAUTION A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are not twisted and are properly a...

Page 15: ... onto the pins inside of the rails 3 To install the locking pin at the rear of the seat base pull the carpet mat flap back on the inboard side to locate the hole in the rail for the pin 4 Remove the pin from its stowed position on the seat base while holding the carpet mat flap back 5 Insert the red handled locking pin into the seat base lifting the seat slightly to line up the pin with the base ...

Page 16: ...ting the vehicle Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hi...

Page 17: ... to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of ...

Page 18: ...yellowblue 1 12 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it ...

Page 19: ...yellowblue 1 13 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 20: ...strument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 21: ...y so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety...

Page 22: ... position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks ...

Page 23: ... a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden s...

Page 24: ...t adjuster to 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 ...

Page 25: ...r belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 26: ...TION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 27: ...iously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests ...

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

Page 29: ... is twisted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Page 30: ...uding pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it s more likely that the fetus won t be ...

Page 31: ...shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger s seat your vehicle has two Next Generation fr...

Page 32: ...ns Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed 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 hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags even Next ...

Page 33: ...injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults 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 ...

Page 34: ...blue 1 28 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side ...

Page 35: ... can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag ...

Page 36: ... with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of as...

Page 37: ...happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the air bags inflate even if there s no crash You would have to replace the air bags as well as the sensors and related parts If your vehicle is ever in a flood or if it s exposed to water that soaks the carpet you can avoid needless repair costs by turning off the vehicle immediately and disconnecting the battery cables Don t let anyon...

Page 38: ...om working properly A As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash Q Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system fro...

Page 39: ...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 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get t...

Page 40: ...l 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 had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part ...

Page 41: ...his could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt ...

Page 42: ... installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints 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 1 Remove...

Page 43: ...t The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top ...

Page 44: ...t Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Slide the guide onto the storage clip Center Passenger Position ...

Page 45: ...tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickl...

Page 46: ...cle Smaller Children and Babies Except Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s saf...

Page 47: ...hild small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across ...

Page 48: ...il a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 49: ... Always secure children properly in your vehicle CAUTION A very young child s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause serious or fatal injuries Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child ...

Page 50: ...vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold ...

Page 51: ...es When selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child 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 A 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...

Page 52: ...restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...

Page 53: ...These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Page 54: ...to 27 kg or even up to 36 kg and about four to eight years of age A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap shoulder belts Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window ...

Page 55: ...o Vans and Cab and Chassis Models Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child r...

Page 56: ...aint in this vehicle Here s why CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing chil...

Page 57: ...top strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The dealer can then install the anchor for you This work will be done for you free of charge Or you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit ...

Page 58: ... restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and 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 sure the release button is p...

Page 59: ... 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 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult o...

Page 60: ...the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Page 61: ...u 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 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passeng...

Page 62: ...l air bags This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child al...

Page 63: ...as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run 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 restrai...

Page 64: ...child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger...

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

Page 66: ...lder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoul...

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

Page 68: ... that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts Afte...

Page 69: ...eak In 2 16 Ignition Positions 2 18 Starting Your Gasoline Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 21 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Parking Brake 2 25 Shifting Into PARK P 2 27 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 28 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 29 Engine Exhaust 2 29 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 30 Locking Rear Axle If Equipped 2 31 Windows 2 33 Horn 2 33 Tilt Wheel Option 2 3...

Page 70: ...n a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Page 71: ...your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make an extra key Keep this tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using this tag NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be ...

Page 72: ...You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry see Keyless Entry System later in the Index for more information From the outside use yo...

Page 73: ...ear door the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60 40 side swing out door Rear Cargo Door With this feature you can lock these doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the button down to engage the security feature Move the button up to return the door locks to normal operation Move the button to the left to engage the security feature Move the button to the righ...

Page 74: ... button down to return the door locks to normal operation Keyless Entry System If Equipped If your vehicle has this option you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industr...

Page 75: ...ry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this D Check to determine if battery replacement or transmitter resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow D Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather D Check the location Other vehicl...

Page 76: ...can have only two transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the b...

Page 77: ... 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 on the transmitter for at least five seconds The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization If the locks do not cycle see your dealer for service Sliding Side Door Option To open the...

Page 78: ... to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle When the door slides closed completely it will be flush with the side of the body To open the sliding door from inside rotate the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open ...

Page 79: ...and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position Make sure the door is completely closed before driving your vehicle 60 40 Swing Out Side Door To open the 60 front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you ...

Page 80: ... To close the side doors close the 40 rear door first Then close the 60 front door Check to make sure both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open the door beyond 90 degrees close the door partially pull the check strap outward at the spring hole and then open the door When you cl...

Page 81: ...ors D Make sure all other windows are shut D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT BLEND or DEF Additionally on vehicles with heating air conditioning systems NORM A C or BI LEVEL A C can be used That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open ...

Page 82: ...rent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with yo...

Page 83: ...linder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to the RUN ignition position If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts If the engine is running and the...

Page 84: ...2 km or so During this time your new brake linings 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 D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is danger...

Page 85: ...gnition is turned to LOCK OFF C This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN D This is the position for driving START E This starts your engine NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn i...

Page 86: ...tion key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it doesn t...

Page 87: ... not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0_F 18_C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should...

Page 88: ...could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged...

Page 89: ...battery PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the v...

Page 90: ...or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is fir...

Page 91: ...s you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in SECOND 2 You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You c...

Page 92: ...al marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle Always check to be sure your parking brake is fully released before you drive If you...

Page 93: ...ave left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Pull the lever toward you ...

Page 94: ...th the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift ...

Page 95: ...f the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift interlock system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever a...

Page 96: ...ellowblue 2 28 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn ...

Page 97: ...is coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if ever you have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Ca...

Page 98: ...n you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P 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 traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It...

Page 99: ... Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window Push the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows the window to lower without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode The exp...

Page 100: ... latch at the edge of the window and swing the window out and push down the latch into the locked open position To close the window pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it Rear Swing Out Window Your rear swing out windows work the same way but the latch is at the bottom edge of the window ...

Page 101: ...g on VENT HEAT BLEND or DEF Additionally on vehicles with heating air conditioning systems NORM A C or BI LEVEL A C can be used That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the hor...

Page 102: ...ward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flas...

Page 103: ...am to high or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel also will be on Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it For a single wiping cycle turn the band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start then let go The wipers will stop after one ...

Page 104: ...wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using your windshield wipers Windshield Washer At the top of the lever there s a paddle with the word PUSH on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle CAUTION In...

Page 105: ...ing roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to Yo...

Page 106: ...re two ways to go to a higher speed D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed D Move the cruise switch from ON to R A Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch...

Page 107: ... km h below the set speed your cruise control will automatically disengage When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control D Step ligh...

Page 108: ...the parking lamp symbol to turn on D Parking Lamps D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D License Plate Lamps D Instrument Panel Lights D Ashtray Lamp Turn the knob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps Turn the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps and lights Move the thumbwheel next to the switch knob up to adjust ins...

Page 109: ...m will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when D The ignition is on D The headlamp switch is off and D The parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on The...

Page 110: ... in a luggage carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the center high mounted stoplamp unit If you tow a trailer that is equipped with provisions for a center high mounted stoplamp see your GM dealer for instructions on how to make it operate with your vehicle s electrical system As with any electrical system modification have the work performed by a qualified electrical service person...

Page 111: ...lamps to automatically come on when the doors are open or to remain off If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pushed in the dome lamps will not come on If the DOME OVERRIDE button is out your interior lamps will work as usual If the button is pressed in the interior lamps will not come on when any of the vehicle s doors are open This feature is helpful when you want to leave your door s open for an exten...

Page 112: ...to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors Option If you have electric mirrors they can be adj...

Page 113: ...electric outside rearview mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the switch next to the heater controls See Comfort Controls in the Index Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror may be convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharpl...

Page 114: ...r type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you 1 To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle 2 Rotate the mirror head so that the mirror surface faces the rear of the vehicle ...

Page 115: ...ette Lighter Ashtray The front ashtray is located in the instrument panel extension at the center of the instrument panel Lift up on the ashtray door to open it NOTICE If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and other things that bur...

Page 116: ...h or without lamps Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lamps on if you have them Accessory Power Outlets You can plug auxiliary electrical equipment into accessory power outlets Just pull on the outlet cover and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install One accessory power outlet is located on the passenger s side ...

Page 117: ...nt Panel A Lamp Controls B Air Vents C Instrument Cluster D Comfort Controls System E Audio System F Auxiliary Power Outlet G Cupholder H Ashtray I Cigarette Lighter J Convenience Tray K Horn L Turn Signal Multifunction Lever ...

Page 118: ...sion shown Canada similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically ...

Page 119: ...ovincial vehicle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip ...

Page 120: ...art the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving ...

Page 121: ...air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to...

Page 122: ...ition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light When the ...

Page 123: ... are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light ...

Page 124: ...rakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine ...

Page 125: ...o produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your...

Page 126: ...ine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways D Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required D Light On Steady An emission control sys...

Page 127: ...cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will...

Page 128: ...t all have it repaired NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the...

Page 129: ... costly and is not covered by your warranty Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the PasslockR System has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Pass...

Page 130: ... on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Fuel Gage The fuel gage when the ignition is on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank United States version Canada similar The gage will first indicate E Empty before you are out...

Page 131: ... less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank D The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up D The gage doesn t go back to E Empty when you turn off the ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage ...

Page 132: ...yellowblue 2 64 NOTES ...

Page 133: ...ips 3 7 Audio Systems 3 8 Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button 3 8 Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons 3 8 AM FM Stereo 3 10 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 13 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 17 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 21 Remote Compact Disc Player I...

Page 134: ... knob toward HI To decrease airflow turn it toward LO To turn the fan off turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF Temperature Knob The middle knob on 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 the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting Turn the knob toward t...

Page 135: ...he fan off turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF Temperature Knob The middle knob on 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 the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting Turn the knob toward the red area for warmer air Turn the knob toward the blue area f...

Page 136: ...cold weather HEAT DEFROST Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents This setting is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield Rear Heater Without Air Conditioning If you have a rear heater without rear air conditioning the control switch is located on the instrument panel To incre...

Page 137: ... red area and for cooler air turn the knob toward the blue area To regulate the airflow location adjust the center knob on the control panel Turn the knob counterclockwise for floor vent airflow or clockwise for headliner vent air flow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating The control knob can be set to any blend setting To adjust the airflow speed...

Page 138: ...y hot outside and you need to cool the inside air quickly MAX A C lets in only a little air from the outside If you first use MAX A C you can then use A C with the temperature knob in the blue area as soon as the vehicle has cooled down so outside air will be going through your vehicle If your vehicle has rear air conditioning setting it on LO may enhance front A C performance by allowing trapped ...

Page 139: ...ew moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Your vehicle has air vents in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel You can move the vents from side to side or up and down to d...

Page 140: ...l 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 AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To increase volume and turn the radio on turn the knob clock...

Page 141: ...ttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14 stations seven AM and seven FM Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select the band 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appear on the display 5 Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushb...

Page 142: ...he sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume To increase volume and turn the radio on turn the knob clockwise Turn it counter...

Page 143: ...five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time wi...

Page 144: ...e so thin they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the knobs for VOLUME BAL FADE BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio REV Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape Press the SEEK right arrow to stop reversing the tape FWD Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the cassette tape Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape RECALL Press this knob ...

Page 145: ...sired level Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faste...

Page 146: ...omatically 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 either the AM FM1 or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again ...

Page 147: ... sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these...

Page 148: ...s manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation FWD 6 Press this button to rapidly forward the tape to the end of the cassette or until you press FWD again The radio will play the last selected station while forwarding the tape The tape direction arrow will blink during the forward...

Page 149: ...ndicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn this knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume T...

Page 150: ... stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each...

Page 151: ...ONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard Each time you press the button the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASS...

Page 152: ...r the previous selection If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Sound is muted in this mode RDM 2 Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order While in the RDM mode RANDOM appears on the display Press RDM again to return to normal play NEXT 3 Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection If you hold this button or ...

Page 153: ...disc from the player and play the radio When the same or a new disc is inserted the disc will start playing on track one If a compact disc is left sitting in the opening for more than a few seconds the player will pull the CD back in The radio will continue playing When the ignition is off press this button to load a CD Remote Compact Disc Player If Equipped If you have this option you can play on...

Page 154: ... to quickly reverse within a track As the CD reverses elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage FWD 6 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track As the CD advances elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage SEEK Press the left arrow while playing a CD to go back to the start of the current track It will go back to the current tra...

Page 155: ...n THEFTLOCK is activated the radio will display LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted If your battery loses power for any reason you must unlock the radio with the secret code before it will operate Activating the Theft Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system It is recommended tha...

Page 156: ...eterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition on LOC will appear on the display 2 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 4 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 5 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code...

Page 157: ...adio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms ...

Page 158: ... mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer I...

Page 159: ... Control 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active agai...

Page 160: ... the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it s cleaned from time to time To clean the antenna mast 1 Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna 2 Dampen ...

Page 161: ...This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need to be cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit ...

Page 162: ...yellowblue 3 30 NOTES ...

Page 163: ...ive Driving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Steering 4 11 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 18 City Driving 4 19 Freeway Driving 4 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 27 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 28 Loading Your Vehic...

Page 164: ...ost preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone...

Page 165: ...drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on t...

Page 166: ...ol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in many U S states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0 10 percent In a growing number of U S states and throughout Canada the limit is 0 08 percent In some other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drive...

Page 167: ... t the right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries ...

Page 168: ...es perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That s perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesigh...

Page 169: ... That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock B...

Page 170: ...he wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel s...

Page 171: ...time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news hap...

Page 172: ... your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For e...

Page 173: ...le is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that yo...

Page 174: ...ally indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle...

Page 175: ...g driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of les...

Page 176: ...faces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clu...

Page 177: ... night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds fo...

Page 178: ...n dry roads And if your tires don t have much tread left you ll get even less traction It s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder ...

Page 179: ... your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have ...

Page 180: ...an the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray D Have good tires with proper tread depth See...

Page 181: ... ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Freeway Driving Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways e...

Page 182: ...o make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit The exit ramp can be curved sometimes qu...

Page 183: ...pnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less tha...

Page 184: ...levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads D Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor bra...

Page 185: ... to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better D Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane D As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accid...

Page 186: ...th and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small 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 you...

Page 187: ... Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index D Allow greater following distance on any slippery road D Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On a...

Page 188: ...o to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your cloth...

Page 189: ... and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery or batteries to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while If you have a diesel engine you may have to run it at a higher speed to get enough heat Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine ag...

Page 190: ...xle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out CAUTION Do no...

Page 191: ... an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle D When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer onl...

Page 192: ...railer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points D 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 D Consider using a sway control if your trailer will weigh 4 0...

Page 193: ...it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh based upon vehicle model and options Model Engine Axle Ratio Max Trailer Weight lbs kg G1500 4 3L 3 42 4 000 1816 3 73 4 500 2043 5 0L 3 42 5 000 2270 5 7L 3 42 5 500 2497 3 73 6 500 2951 G2500 4 3L 3 42 4 000 1816 4 10 4 000 1816 5 0L 3 42 5 000 2270 5 7L 3 42 5 500 ...

Page 194: ...tal or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in 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...

Page 195: ...his equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving D Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch If you re using the wiring provided by the factory installed hitch you should not need to make any holes in the body of your vehicle However if you have an aftermarket hitch installed you may need to make hol...

Page 196: ...ake the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends 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 Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause uncon...

Page 197: ...orking This lets 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 sudd...

Page 198: ...ailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift do...

Page 199: ...he regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D Start your engine D Shift into a gear and D Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need serv...

Page 200: ...ollowing color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer Five Wire Harness D Light Green Back up lamps D Brown Parking lamps D Yellow Left stoplamp and turn signal D Dark Green Right stoplamp and turn signal D White light gage Center high mounted stoplamp Three Wire Harness D Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes eight wire harness only D Orange Trailer accessory eight wire...

Page 201: ...occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 10 Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine 5 12 Cooling System Gasoline Engine 5 20 Engine Fan Noise 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Changing a Flat Tire 5 35 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 202: ... on and off Push the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signals 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 ...

Page 203: ...n you D They contain gas that can explode or ignite D They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelco FreedomR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start t...

Page 204: ...the electrical resistance 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles i...

Page 205: ... this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the batteries have enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco FreedomR battery or batteries installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fl...

Page 206: ...inted metal engine part or a body metal surface Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative to negative CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the ...

Page 207: ...cle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step 9 Make your last connection away from the battery to the engine block frame or other unpainted metal parts of your vehicle A ground location has been provided through a stud attached to the body surface ...

Page 208: ...while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 13 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting Take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal A Engine Block Frame Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Body Surface B Good Battery C Dead Battery ...

Page 209: ...only the correct hooks NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle With current trends in automotive styles and design it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle Your vehicle can be towed with wheel lift or car carrier equipment A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels and observe the followi...

Page 210: ...if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and ge...

Page 211: ...ed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE B or DRIVE D 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 your vehicle right...

Page 212: ... safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Radiator Pressure Cap B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Fan s If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark ...

Page 213: ...oses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty ...

Page 214: ...n t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can b...

Page 215: ... on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is c...

Page 216: ...adly They 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 ...

Page 217: ...sure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Page 218: ...xture up 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 FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off ...

Page 219: ...the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this ...

Page 220: ...ially disengages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more 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 Tak...

Page 221: ...nd they could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the o...

Page 222: ...cle has a flat rear tire do not remove or restore a tire from to a storage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restoring If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab and chassis refer to the information from the body supplier installer The spare tire is a full size tire like the other ti...

Page 223: ...e mounting bracket Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire The ratchet has a DOWN side and an UP side Attach the ratchet with the DOWN side facing you to the extension The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame above the bumper Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft ...

Page 224: ...and extension to hook the cable Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle If the retainer pulls out hook the inside of the wheel and pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before the cable is restored ...

Page 225: ...5 Jacking Tool Storage A Socket B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension The tools you ll be using include the jack A jack handle extension B jack handle C socket D and the ratchet E ...

Page 226: ...Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 1 You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts When using the ratchet and socket make sure the DOWN side faces you 2 Loosen the plastic nut caps ...

Page 227: ...yellowblue 5 27 3 Remove the center cap Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 With the DOWN side facing you use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet ...

Page 228: ...has a bolt on the end Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 3 Turn the ratchet clockwise That will raise the jack lift head a little Front Position ...

Page 229: ...f the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle ...

Page 230: ...the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire ...

Page 231: ...ches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION 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 8 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten...

Page 232: ...wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 140 lb ft 190 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 11 Put the wheel cover back on if you have one Remove any wheel blocks Remem...

Page 233: ...artment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel making sure it is properly attached ...

Page 234: ...yellowblue 5 34 3 Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keeping the cable tight 4 Attach the ratchet with the UP side facing you to the extension ...

Page 235: ...ack cover If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you don t want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other...

Page 236: ...l left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift 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 in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that ...

Page 237: ...ine Oil Gasoline Engine 6 16 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline Engines 6 17 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 21 Rear Axle 6 21 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 21 Thermostat 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 25 Power Steering Fluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 27 Brakes 6 31 Battery 6 32 Bulb Replacement 6 32 Halogen Bulbs 6 40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 41 Tires 6 50 Appearance Care 6 51 Cleaning the Insid...

Page 238: ... want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index before attempting to do your own service wor...

Page 239: ...e engines please read this Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provi...

Page 240: ...your service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service To provide cleane...

Page 241: ... driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Filling Your Tank Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement The fuel cap is behi...

Page 242: ... gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted su...

Page 243: ...l tank and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only ...

Page 244: ...y underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine To open the hood first pull this handle inside the vehicle It is just in front of the ...

Page 245: ...hicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge The underhood lamp if equipped will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed ...

Page 246: ... lift the hood you ll see these items A Battery B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill E Transmission Dipstick F Air Cleaner G Power Steering Reservoir H Brake Master Cylinder I Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 247: ...fe of your vehicle The noise control system warranty is given in your Warranty booklet These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the United States Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or elemen...

Page 248: ...gine Oil Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Oil Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment Turn off the e...

Page 249: ...n you ll need to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil filler cap is locate...

Page 250: ...l 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 change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You sh...

Page 251: ...rotection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles 8 to 16 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are be...

Page 252: ...manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used ...

Page 253: ...king on the engine with the air cleaner filter off NOTICE If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Automatic Transmission Fluid in the Diesel Supplement When to Check an...

Page 254: ... some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving D When outside temperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather D W...

Page 255: ...hecking the Fluid Level D Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running D With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P D With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P D Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shutting off th...

Page 256: ... the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic...

Page 257: ... Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck NOTICE Your radiator cap is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow t...

Page 258: ...p to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will requ...

Page 259: ...fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times ...

Page 260: ... and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine ...

Page 261: ...Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark To prevent c...

Page 262: ...e hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is ...

Page 263: ...rts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full D Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder ...

Page 264: ...linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is don...

Page 265: ... the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don...

Page 266: ...d This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected immediatel...

Page 267: ... your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with an ACDelco FreedomR battery When it s time fo...

Page 268: ...o for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your GM dealer service department Before replacing any bulbs make sure all lamps are off and the vehicle is not running See Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scr...

Page 269: ...Reverse the previous steps to reinstall the headlamp Composite Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps 3 Without removing the headlamp assembly itself remove the bulb assembly from the back of the headlamp on the driver s side by turning the bulb counterclockwise one quarter of a turn 4 On the passenger s side turn the bulb clockwise one quarter of a turn Also to ...

Page 270: ... Reverse the previous steps to reinstall the headlamp Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps To replace the front parking turn signal lamps 1 Remove the outer screws from the parking turn signal lamp lens assembly There are either two or four screws depending on your vehicle s trim level ...

Page 271: ...he bulb assembly while turning it counterclockwise Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to replace the bulb Turn the socket clockwise to replace it in the lens assembly replace the screws on the parking turn signal lamp assembly ...

Page 272: ...1 Remove the screw from the top of the lens 2 Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille 3 Remove the bulb by twisting it out of the socket Turn the bulb to remove it Install the new bulb 4 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp ...

Page 273: ...yellowblue 6 37 Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Push the socket protector until you can see the fasteners 3 Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench ...

Page 274: ...yellowblue 6 38 4 Remove the hidden upper nuts 5 Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle ...

Page 275: ... 6 39 6 Squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise to remove 7 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it Install the new bulb 8 Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp ...

Page 276: ...ase it from the wiper arm hook 3 Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the notched end last into the end with two blade claws Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end 5 Be s...

Page 277: ...and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold D Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by...

Page 278: ...ou that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following D Too much flexing D Too much heat D Tire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless da...

Page 279: ...ime you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual Tire Operation later in this section The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on th...

Page 280: ...e label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth o...

Page 281: ...cture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new or whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears f...

Page 282: ... continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and constr...

Page 283: ...aver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grad...

Page 284: ...re life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires 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 temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire tha...

Page 285: ...eels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could ...

Page 286: ...that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the tires of the rear axle Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly 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 stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will da...

Page 287: ... and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Cleaning of Fabric and Carpet Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose InteriorCleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet 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 ...

Page 288: ... Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area wi...

Page 289: ...uct Cleaning Leather Use a 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 D For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner See your dealer for this product D Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cl...

Page 290: ...ning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form...

Page 291: ...e or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing...

Page 292: ...ver you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap ...

Page 293: ...nd requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with ...

Page 294: ... underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this ...

Page 295: ...glast plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Sil...

Page 296: ... 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 rear edge of the front passenger door It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designatio...

Page 297: ...e headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch An electrical overload will cause the lamps to flicker on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper 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 m...

Page 298: ... to the fuse block access door To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Be sure to use the correct fuse If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarett...

Page 299: ...Module CHIME Module DRAB Module 5 HAZARD Hazard Lamps CHIME Module 6 CRUISE Cruise Control 7 PWR AUX Auxiliary Power Outlet DLC 8 CRANK 9 PARK LPS License Plate Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Front Sidemarkers Glove Box Ashtray 10 AIR BAGS Air Bags 11 WIPER Wiper Motor Washer Pump 12 HTR A C A C A C Blower High Blower Relay HTD Mirror 13 CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter 14 ILLUM IP Cluster HVAC Controls RR...

Page 300: ...4WAL PCM ABS Cruise Control 19 RADIO B Radio Battery Power Antenna 20 TRANS PRNDL Automatic Transmission 21 SECURITY Passlock 22 RR DEFOG Rear Window Defog 23 Not Used 24 RR HVAC RR HVAC Controls HIGH MED LOW Relays A PWR ACCY Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Illumination Module B PWR WDO Power Windows Fuse amperage levels are imprinted on the fuse panel under the dash ...

Page 301: ...ent Panel Fuse Block LIGHTING Instrument Panel Fuse Block Headlamp Switch RR BLOWER Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays ENG I Heated O2 Sensors Mass Air Flow Sensor EGR Valve Solenoid Evap Canister Purge Valve Crankshaft Position Sensor Secondary Air Injection Relay Diesel Water in Fuel Sensor Diesel Fuel Heater Diesel Glowplug Relay Diesel Wastegate Solenoid Diesel A C Air Conditioning Clutch Rela...

Page 302: ...itioning Clutch Relay ECM B Fuel Pump Relay VCM PCM Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure Switch Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB QTY NUMBER Sealed Beam Headlamps 2 H6054 Composite Low Beam Headlamps 2 6052 Composite High Beam Headlamps 2 9005 Front Sidemarker Lamp 2 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 4 2357NA Rear Parking Lamp 2 3057 Rear Stop and Turn Lamp 2 3057 Back up Lamp 2 3156 Back up Lamp 2 1156 R...

Page 303: ... built or if you have any questions please contact your GM dealer These specifications are for information only If you have any questions see the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications Engine Identification Gasoline Engines Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 7400 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W M R J Fuel System CSFI1 CSFI1 CSFI1 SFI2 1Central Se...

Page 304: ...ts 24 6 L After refill the level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Cooling System in Section 5 Crankcase Capacity Approximate ENGINE VIN Quantity With Filter VORTEC 4300 V6 W 4 5 Quarts 4 3 L VORTEC 5000 V8 M 5 Quarts 4 8 L VORTEC 5700 V8 R 5 Quarts 4 8 L VORTEC 7400 V8 J 6 6 Quarts 6 24 L After refill the level MUST be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper ...

Page 305: ...pacity Approximate TYPE QUANTITY MODEL TYPE Standard Tank 31 Gallons 117 33 L Passenger and Cargo Standard Tank 33 Gallons 124 90 L Cab and Chassis Optional Tank 55 Gallons 208 18 L Cab and Chassis 159 177 Wheelbase Vehicles Only ...

Page 306: ...nt is used If you re not sure ask your dealer Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity NOTICE R 134a refrigerant is not compatible with R 12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system R 12 in an R 134a system will cause compressor failure refrigerant oil sludge or poor air conditioning system performance TYPE QTY Front Only QTY Front and Rear Refrigerant R 134a 3 00 lbs 1 36 kg 4 5 lbs 2 04 kg ...

Page 307: ... Oil Filter PF52 PF1218 PF1218 PF1218 Air Cleaner Filter A917C A917C A917C A917C PCV Valve CV769C CV769C CV769C CV774C Spark Plugs 41 932 41 932 41 932 41 932 Fuel Filter GF481 GF481 GF481 GF481 Radiator Cap RC36 RC36 RC36 RC36 Replace with AC Air Filter Part No A917C and for severe dusty conditions use AC Air Filter Part No 1236C ...

Page 308: ...yellowblue 6 72 NOTES ...

Page 309: ...enance Services 7 5 Short Trip City Definition Gasoline Engines 7 5 Short Trip City Intervals Gasoline Engines 7 6 Long Trip Highway Definition Gasoline Engines 7 7 Long Trip Highway Intervals Gasoline Engines 7 8 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 27 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 38 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 42 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 43 Part D Recommen...

Page 310: ...enance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good...

Page 311: ...ice information See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommende...

Page 312: ... service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed 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 D carry passengers and cargo...

Page 313: ...cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter 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 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if driving in dust...

Page 314: ... intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Gasoline Engines Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance is true Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing driven in a dusty area or used off paved roa...

Page 315: ...3 000 km Automatic Transmission Service vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only Long Trip Highway Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection Evaporative Control System Inspection Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Pl...

Page 316: ...ior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspecti...

Page 317: ...ol Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control...

Page 318: ...ter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings...

Page 319: ...ern and additional information See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 24 000 Miles 40 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occu...

Page 320: ...ate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See ...

Page 321: ... rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 36 000 Miles 60 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months ...

Page 322: ...vice j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 42 000 Miles 70 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid a...

Page 323: ...necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 48 000 Miles 80 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassi...

Page 324: ...axi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 51 000 Miles 85 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as ne...

Page 325: ...ngine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every...

Page 326: ...l Service j Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote j Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote j 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 a...

Page 327: ...months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote 66 000 Miles 110 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire ...

Page 328: ...ubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j L...

Page 329: ...djust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 78 000 Miles 130 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Rot...

Page 330: ...trol Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Con...

Page 331: ...the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote j Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs Only Inspect shields for damage or loos...

Page 332: ...trol Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j 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 j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Con...

Page 333: ...e or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change bot...

Page 334: ...lush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ...

Page 335: ...intenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines A good time to check your brakes is du...

Page 336: ... 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Nois...

Page 337: ...formation See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Rotate tir...

Page 338: ... occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheve...

Page 339: ...ditional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or 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 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in tax...

Page 340: ... information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Rotate...

Page 341: ...t or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States j Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system as described in the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote j Inspect Evaporative Control System Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works prope...

Page 342: ...ange engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service A...

Page 343: ...r rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relinin...

Page 344: ...information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additiona...

Page 345: ... or delivery service j 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 j Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occur...

Page 346: ... attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the ...

Page 347: ...therstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission Fluid in the ...

Page 348: ...orks in any other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake see Parking Brake in the I...

Page 349: ...o roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by...

Page 350: ...ine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace as needed Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year Throttle System Inspection Inspectthethro...

Page 351: ...GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeti...

Page 352: ...r lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT One Piece Propshaft Spline Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No 12345879 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Ca...

Page 353: ...es provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 354: ...yellowblue 7 46 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 355: ...Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Roadside Assistance 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to Gen...

Page 356: ...rtments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager c...

Page 357: ...the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting GMC please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors ...

Page 358: ...0 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telepho...

Page 359: ... If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resourc...

Page 360: ... will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10 miles 16 km Emergency Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered Deluxe Trip Routing Custom made computerized highlighted maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided free of charge M...

Page 361: ...ehicle or mileage Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Roadside Assistance prompt to reach a qualified representative who can assist you Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the following information when your call is received D Vehicle Identification Number VIN D Name and home address D Telephone number and location from which you are calling D Locati...

Page 362: ...ed to drive the vehicle until scheduling can be accomplished If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several tra...

Page 363: ...information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Cove...

Page 364: ...TSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS T...

Page 365: ...I 48343 6008 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals owner s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors v...

Page 366: ...rmation about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify y...

Page 367: ...999 90 00 1999 50 00 1999 20 00 1999 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM GMC ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable i...

Page 368: ...yellowblue 8 14 NOTES ...

Page 369: ... 6 22 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 56 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Appearance Care 6 50 Appearance Care Materials 6 59 Arbitration Program 8 3 Ashtrays 2 47 Audio Systems 3 7 Automatic Transmission Shifting 2 21 Transmission Check 7 39 Transmission Fluid 6 17 Transmission Operation 2 21 Transmission Park Mechanism Check 7 41 Axle Locking Rear 2 30 Rear 6 21 Battery 6 31 Jump Starting 5 3 Replacement R...

Page 370: ...Charging System Light 2 53 Check Gages Light 2 62 Checking Transmission Fluid Cold 6 19 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 62 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 58 Child Restraints 1 45 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 52 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 54 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 54 Securing in the Passenger Seat Position 1 56 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 ...

Page 371: ...2 13 Sliding 2 9 Storage 2 47 Storage Pocket 2 47 Swing Out Side 2 11 Drive Position Automatic Transmission 2 23 Driver Position 1 16 Driving City 4 18 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 3 Freeway 4 19 In a Blizzard 4 26 In Foreign Countries 6 5 In the Rain 4 16 Night 4 14 On Curves 4 9 On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 36 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 On Snow and Ice 4 24 Through Water 4 18 Wet Roads 4 1...

Page 372: ...rn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 34 Front Storage Area 2 47 Fuel 6 3 Canada 6 3 Filling a Portable Container 6 7 Filling Your Tank 6 5 Gage 2 62 In Foreign Countries 6 5 Tank Capacity 6 69 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 61 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 56 Engine Oil Pressure 2 60 Fuel 2 62 Speedometer 2 51 Voltmeter 2 54 GAWR 4 28 Gear Positions Automatic Transmission 2 21 GM Mobility Program ...

Page 373: ...Cleaning 6 53 Fuse Block 6 62 Interior Lamps 2 43 Jack Tire 5 22 Jump Starting 5 3 Keyless Entry System 2 6 Keys 2 2 Labels Certification 4 28 Certification Tire 4 28 Service Parts Identification 6 60 Tire Loading Information 4 28 Vehicle Identification Number 6 60 Lamps Dome 2 43 Exterior 2 39 Interior 2 43 On Reminder 2 41 Panel 2 40 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2 26 Lighter 2 47...

Page 374: ...Type 2 46 Convex Outside 2 45 Inside Day Night Rearview 2 44 Power Remote Control 2 44 Visor Vanity 2 48 MMT 6 4 Model Reference vi Mountain Roads 4 22 Multifunction Lever 2 34 Neutral Automatic Transmission 2 22 New Vehicle Break In 2 16 Night Vision 4 15 Noise Control System 6 11 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 71 Odometer 2 51 Odometer Trip 2 51 Off Road Recovery 4 11 Oil Engine 6 12 Ove...

Page 375: ...nt Seatbacks 1 3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 43 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 14 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 27 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 70 Remote Compact Disc Player 3 21 Replacement Bulbs 6 66 Parts 6 71 Wheel 6 49 Replacing Safety Belts 1 62 Reporting Safety Defects 8 10 8 11 Restraints Checking 1 62 Child 1 45 Replacing Parts After a Crash 1 62 System Check 7 39 Reverse Automatic Tr...

Page 376: ...1 5 Replacing Rear 1 8 Restraint Systems 1 1 Seat Controls 1 2 Securing a Child Restraint 1 52 1 54 1 56 Second Gear Automatic Transmission 2 23 Security Light 2 61 Service 6 2 Bulletins Ordering 8 11 Engine Soon Light 2 57 2 60 Key Lock Cylinder 7 39 Manuals Ordering 8 11 Parts Identification Label 6 60 Publications Ordering 8 11 Work Doing Your Own 6 2 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 Service and...

Page 377: ...nd Rotation 6 43 Loading 4 28 Pressure 6 42 Temperature 6 48 Traction 6 48 Treadwear 6 47 Uniform Quality Grading 6 47 Wear Indicators 6 45 Wheel Replacement 6 49 When It s Time for New 6 45 Top Strap 1 51 Torque Lock 2 27 Torque Wheel Nut 5 32 6 67 Towing a Trailer 4 29 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 27 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Trailer Brakes 4 34 Driving on Grades 4 36 Driving with 4 34 Hitches 4 ...

Page 378: ... Warranty Information 8 8 Washer Fluid Windshield 6 26 Washing Your Vehicle 6 55 Weatherstrips 6 54 Wheel Alignment 6 48 Nut Torque 5 32 6 67 Replacement 6 49 Wrench 5 23 Windows 2 31 Power 2 31 Side Latches 2 32 Swing Out 2 32 Windshield Washer 2 36 Fluid 6 26 Fluid Level Check 7 38 Windshield Wiper 2 35 Blade Replacement 6 40 Cleaning the Blades 6 54 Fuses 6 61 Winter Driving 4 24 Wiper Blade Ch...

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