GMC 2003 Savana Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Savana

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Page 2: ...g and Operating Your Vehicle 2 20 InstrumentPanel 3 1 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 24 DrivingYourVehicle 4 1 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Tires 5 60 Appearance Care 5 86 Vehicle Identification 5 96 Electrical System 5 97 Capacities and Specifications 5 ...

Page 3: ...please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If you do this it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle In this man...

Page 4: ...rning 1 You will also find a circle m e mean there is some ng that could hurt I youorotherpeople I I I In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen ...

Page 5: ...els on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE icle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator referenc...

Page 6: ...TWIST SAFETY BELT WHENATACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD x SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT POWER WINDOW a DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN THISSEATING POSITION DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK LIGHTING LAMPS P RUNNING DAYTIME LAMPS LAMPS 0 CHARGING BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a COOLANT d ...

Page 7: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Passenger Van Cargo Van Cab and Chassis vi ...

Page 8: ...Where to Put the Restraint 1 44 RearSafetyBelt Comfort Guides for Children Top Strap 1 48 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 50 1 51 LATCH System 1 53 Seat Position 1 53 Position 2nd Row 1 56 Position 3rd 4th and 5th Row 1 56 Seat Position 1 58 Air Bag System 1 63 Where Are the Air Bags 1 66 When Should anAir Bag Inflate 1 67 How Does an Air Ba Restrain 1 69 What Will You See A 9ter an Air Bag Inflates 1...

Page 9: ...seat to where you want it and then release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 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 pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving 1...

Page 10: ...right or left Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the front of the lever which is located on the inboard side of the seat cushion Move the seatback with your body and release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Lean forward and pull up on the front of the lever and the seatback will go to an upright position To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion move the right le...

Page 11: ...cause it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go intoit 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 bethere not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Th...

Page 12: ... located under a flap that has been cut into the mat The driver s side pin will have a black cap with an L marked on it and will look like this 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 1 5 ...

Page 13: ...t this procedure for the pin on the other pin completely out seat base 5 Pull the seat rearward about two inches 5 cm and then lift the seat from the floor rails 7 For the first rear seat stow the safety belt latch by attaching the clip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door For the remaining rear seats stow the safety belt latch plate on the clip at the window trim 6 Remov...

Page 14: ...ttached and are not twisted Position the seat into the open slots in both rails Push the seat forward in the rail hooking both seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails To install the locking pins at the rear of the seat base locate the hole in the rail for the pin It is found on the inboard side of the seat If the vehicle has floor mats pull the flap that has been cut into the mat Insert the b...

Page 15: ...le has a floor mat put the flap back to its original position 7 Repeat this procedure for the other seat base 8 Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat Do not twist the belt 9 Check that both locking pins are locked into place before operating the vehicle 1 8 ...

Page 16: ...hicle or be ejected fromit You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not a...

Page 17: ...hes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work Whe...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 1 ...

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Page 20: ... such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted 1 13 ...

Page 21: ...hings beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller childr...

Page 22: ...e latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 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 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt 1 15 ...

Page 23: ...raining forces Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down pull on the center adjuster control labeled PULL You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjust to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into pos...

Page 24: ...y hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 17 ...

Page 25: ...e seriously III dred ifyour 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 1 18 ...

Page 26: ... 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 1 19 ...

Page 27: ...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 strongas shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 20 ...

Page 28: ...t is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted _ 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 I 1 21 ...

Page 29: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 22 ...

Page 30: ...he same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the 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 Center Passenger Position 2nd Row If your vehicle has a second row bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in the center positio...

Page 31: ...hird fourth or fifth row bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position in the third fourth or fifth row you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 24 ...

Page 32: ...le the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearin...

Page 33: ...1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Don t let it get twisted Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled 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 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on...

Page 34: ...y 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 You can be ser y hurt if your shoulder h is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body The safety belt loc...

Page 35: ...ren who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seats To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be in...

Page 36: ...1 Locate the guide on the side of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 29 ...

Page 37: ... and the guide on top 1 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 25 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 of the guides 1 30 ...

Page 38: ...cle hits something Pretensionerswork only once If they activate in a crash you ll need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 76 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extend...

Page 39: ... belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat I...

Page 40: ... outside seat position move the child toward the center of the vehicle See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 7 28 If thechild is sitting in the second row center seat position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is onthe child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restrain...

Page 41: ... 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 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact th...

Page 42: ... with a Passenger Air Bag and an Air Bag Off Switch Passenger Vans and Cab and Chassis Models People odd I er hold a baby i their arms while riding ina vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to 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 a person s arms...

Page 43: ...system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whe...

Page 44: ...imitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs New rn ants need cot e s port including support for the head and neck This is necessary because a newborn infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest o f its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so th...

Page 45: ...cture This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be securedin appropriate child restraints Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and without an Air 9 g Off Switch I t Children who are up agai an air bag when it inflates canbe seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but not for young chi...

Page 46: ...straints However infants who should be restrained in a rear facing child restraint cannot ride safelyin this vehicle The ba st ture ofa y child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones arestill so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the c...

Page 47: ...ng ina vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to 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 1 10kg force on a person s arms 1 40 ...

Page 48: ... system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests towara the center of the vehicle seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint 1 41 ...

Page 49: ...ces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 43 ...

Page 50: ...and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it wi...

Page 51: ...be seriously injured or killed if the air bag inflates This is becausethe back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right frontseat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as...

Page 52: ...he air bag inflates This is because the backof the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure to turn off the air bag before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position CAUTION Continued Even though the AIR BAG OFF switch is designed to turnoff the passenger s frontal air bag no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an air ...

Page 53: ...if the air bag inflates 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 child restraint is suitable for your child first move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden s...

Page 54: ...estraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Be sure to turnoff the air bag before using a rear facing child restraintin the right front seat position his Even though the AIR BAG OFF switc designed to turnoff the passenger s frontal air bag no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We theref...

Page 55: ...e with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If yours requires that the top strap be anchored don t use the restraint unless it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restrain...

Page 56: ...ing position where the child restraint will be placed Each top tetherbrac t is dc gned to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint toa single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracke...

Page 57: ...r s position or in any four passenger rear bench seat The top strap is designed for the seond row driver side position and the third fourth row center seating positions in a three passenger rear bench seat Passenger and Cargo Van Models If your vehicle is a passenger van with rear seats an anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each three passenger rear bench...

Page 58: ... for Children LATCH System If you have a passenger van it may have the LATCH system If it does you ll find two sets of anchors A in the second row of seats in the driver and passenger side seating positions where the seatback meets the seat cushion In order to use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C or a rear...

Page 59: ...straint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System or Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position in the Index for information on how to secure a child restraint in your vehicle With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to sec...

Page 60: ...estraint is forward facing attach the top strap to the top strap anchor See Top Strap on page 1 48 Tighten the top strap according to the child restraint instructions 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint...

Page 61: ...ld 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 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 54 ...

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Page 63: ... the safety belts in the rear outside seat positions To learn how to secure a child restraint with a lap shoulder belt refer to the instructions in Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1 53 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 3rd 4th and 5th Row You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure t...

Page 64: ...ckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in...

Page 65: ...k for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Unless your vehicle has an air bag off switch and you have used it to turn the passenger s air bag off never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat Here s why 1 58 ...

Page 66: ...switch do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward fac g child restr Itin th l t seat If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong ...

Page 67: ...t make sure the air bag is turned off See Air Bag Off Switch on page 7 70 If your child restraint is forward facing always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat 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 instr...

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Page 69: ...e unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group See Air Bag 0 1 7 Switch on page 1 70 If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off for a person who isn tin a risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra protection of an air bag In a crash the air bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitt...

Page 70: ...t it doesn t say AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger s seat your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel but there is no right front passenger seat your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But ...

Page 71: ... crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle shouldwear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as...

Page 72: ...g children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the parts of this manual called Older Children and Infants and Young Children There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells yo...

Page 73: ...Where Are the Air Bags e The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel If your vehicle has one the right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 66 ...

Page 74: ...can find the GVWR on the certification label on the rear edge of the driver s door See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 30 for more information If your vehicle has frontal air bags with single stage deployment and your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 12 to 16 mph 19 to 26 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design...

Page 75: ... side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant Seat Position Sensors Vehicles with dual stage air bags are also equipped with special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger front seats The seat position sensors provide information which is used to determine if the air bags should deploy at a reduced level or at full depoyment A...

Page 76: ...nger s bag will be hot for a short time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the I e I When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air ...

Page 77: ...If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s airbag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Air Bag Off Switch If the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of your vehicle is 8600 or ab...

Page 78: ...ailable in the rear seat s of my vehicle or the child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the pass...

Page 79: ...ay on to remind you that the air bag is off If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off If this ever happens don t let anyone whom the national government has identifiedas a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in...

Page 80: ...tem to inflate while someone is working on yourvehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 To turn the right front passenger s air bag on again insert your ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to the on position 1 73 ...

Page 81: ...ir bags from 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 I s 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...

Page 82: ...or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything 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 re...

Page 83: ...ollision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt safety belt pretensioner or seat parts re...

Page 84: ...9 Sliding Side Door 2 11 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 20 New Vehicle Break ln 2 20 Ignition Positions 2 20 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 All Wheel Drive 2 26 Parking Brake 2 26 Shifting Into Park P 2 27 Shifting Out of Park P 2 29 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 30 Engine Exhaust 2 30 Running Your Engine While YouAre Parked 2 31...

Page 85: ... lition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Page 86: ...pare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the foll...

Page 87: ...again Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary See Battery Replacement and Resynchronization under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 4 If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Your vehicle may have this feature 8 Lock Pressing this button once will lock all of the doo...

Page 88: ... you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by ...

Page 89: ...from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Use an object like a coin to pry open the transmitter 2 Once the transmitter is separated use an object like a pencil to remove the old battery Do not use a metal object side down no moisture can enter keyless entry transmitter for seven seconds to resy...

Page 90: ...extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked Outsiders can easily enter through an There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle Ifyour vehicle is equipped with key...

Page 91: ... inside door handle will not work Last Door Closed Locking This feature protects the owner from having an unsecured side cargo door If the side cargo door is open when the lock button is pressed on the door or the remote keyless entry transmitter all doors will lock and then re lock again after the cargo door is closed If the cargo door is not closed within several minutes the re lock will not occ...

Page 92: ...Door Move the lever down to engage the security feature Move the lever up to return the door locks to normal operation I Printedin USA Right hand 60 40 Swing Out Side Door Move the button to the left to engage the security feature Move the button to the right to return the door locks to normal operation Move the button to the right to engage the security feature Move the button to the left to retu...

Page 93: ...kout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If the power lock switch is pressed when either the driver s passenger s or rear door is open all the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock This feature does not include the side cargo door 2 10 ...

Page 94: ...handle toward the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door open To close the sliding side door from outside use the outside door handle 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 2 11 ...

Page 95: ...ar of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it To close the sliding door from inside grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position Make sure the door is completely closed before driving away 2 12 ...

Page 96: ...Door To open the front portion of a 60140 door from the outside pull out on the handle and pull it toward you To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the inside pull the handle toward you and push open the door 2 13 ...

Page 97: ...check strap will automatically re engage Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall outof a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle won t open it You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into...

Page 98: ...passenger s side rear door first To open the driver s side rear door pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door To close the rear doors close the driver side rear door first Then close the passenger side rear door Check to make sure both doors are completely closed 2 15 ...

Page 99: ... the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather I Manual Windows To operate your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows 2 16 ...

Page 100: ...he window Press 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 be lowered 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 express down mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the opposite...

Page 101: ...tch to lock it Your vehicle also has rear swing out windows Rear Swing Out Windows The rear swing out windows work the same way as the side swing out windows but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Visor Vanity Mirror Some visors have mirrors built in with or without lamps Just l...

Page 102: ...pered with fuel is disabled 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 SECURITY light comes on you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off However your Passlock system is not working properly and ...

Page 103: ...r the first 200 miles 322 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 Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions C Use the key to turn the ignition switch to fo...

Page 104: ... driving D START This position starts the engine Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK Your radio and power windows will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK t...

Page 105: ... off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds When the engine starts let go...

Page 106: ... AC outlet PI ging the cord to an ungrouI td tlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord 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 s...

Page 107: ... lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system With the ignition in RUN you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you continue pressing the brake pedal Then move the shift le...

Page 108: ...nd the life of your transmission SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in SECOND 2 You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wh...

Page 109: ... foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the handle located just above the parking brake pedal 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 No...

Page 110: ...gine 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 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this set the parking brake Pull the lever toward you 2 27 ...

Page 111: ...arking 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 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 lever to PARK P hold the re...

Page 112: ...ke some of 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 an automatic transmission shift lock control 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 Operation on page 2 24 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pr...

Page 113: ...ness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris different Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your ...

Page 114: ...ith the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be danger0 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 haveto If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be inj...

Page 115: ...o you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways Outside Remote Control Mirror If your vehicle has power mirrors they can be adjusted from inside the vehicle Select the mirror you want to move by turning the knob clockwise to adjust the passenger s side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the ...

Page 116: ...e is equipped with the camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you 1 To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle 2 33 ...

Page 117: ... be adjusted from inside the vehicle Select the mirror you want to move by turning the knob clockwise to adjust the passenger s side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver s side mirror The center position is neutral Then adjust the mirror angle by pushing the knob in the direction desired until the mirror is adjusted to where you want it 2 34 ...

Page 118: ...it a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Outside Heated Mirrors Your outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button located near the fan control An indicator light in the button will light anytime the heated outside mirrors are activated Your rear window defogger comes on whenever the heated mirrors are on If your vehicle has a...

Page 119: ...Agreement are included in your vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com contact Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue Onstar button to speak to an Onstar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Onstar Services Onstar provides a number of service plans Some of the services currently provided by Onstar are Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment ...

Page 120: ...cle sglove box or call Onstar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 Onstar Virtual Advisor With Onstar Virtual Advisor you can listen to the news entertainment and informative topics such as traffic and weather reports You are able to listen and reply to your e mail through your vehicle s speakers A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of Onstar services and prepaid ca...

Page 121: ...t the center of the instrument panel extension by the floor To open the compartment press down on the inside portion of the handle The compartment will open automatically Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door 2 38 ...

Page 122: ...em darning Light 3 33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 33 Low Coolant Warning Light 3 34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 34 Oil Pressure Gage 3 37 Change Engine Oil Light 3 38 Security Light 3 38 Cruise Control Light 3 39 DaytimeRunningLamps Indicator Light 3 39 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 39 Check Gages Warning Light 3 39 Fuel Gage 3 40 Audio System s 3 41 Setting the TimeforRadios without Radio Data Sys...

Page 123: ...Instrument Panel Overview I A B C D A E F A A l G H I J K J I 3 2 ...

Page 124: ... B Turn Signal Multifunction Lever C Instrument Panel Cluster D ShiftLever E Climate Control System F Audio System G Headlamp and Parking Lamp Controls H Tow Haul Mode Button I Rear Heating System If Equipped J Accessory Power OutletslCigarette Lighter K Storage Compartment 3 3 ...

Page 125: ...The hazard warning flasher button is located at the top of the steering column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 3 4 ...

Page 126: ...d the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle The lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the ...

Page 127: ...y up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster 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 flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If you move the lever all the way up or d...

Page 128: ...the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel cluster also will be on Flash To Pass Feature This feature allows you to use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you but not so far that you hear it click I f your headlamps are off or on low beam your high beam h...

Page 129: ...to the second solid band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off position 0 Off To stop the wipers movetheband to off Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Windshield Washer Washer Fluid There is a paddle ...

Page 130: ...control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slipp...

Page 131: ... light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from on to resume accelerate briefly You ll go righ...

Page 132: ... do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When ...

Page 133: ... Z o DaytimeRunningLamps DRL Turning the control to this position selects the DRLs When the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P the instrument panel lamps will illuminate and the DRLs will turn on unless defeated When the DRLs are active the DRL indicator will illuminate oo ParkingLamps Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Instrument PanelLights ...

Page 134: ...ytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met th...

Page 135: ...ntrol Press this knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend and turn it to make your instrument panel brighter Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Press the knob back into its stored position If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle as in a luggage carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the center high mounted stoplamp unit 3 14 ...

Page 136: ... door is open To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again The dome lamps will come on when you open a door This will override the illuminated entry feature unless you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on for a period of forty seconds when you remove the key from the ignition The lights will n...

Page 137: ...me override button located below the exterior lamps control to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when the doors are opened or remain off To turn the lamps off press the button into the in position With the button in this position the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again and return it to the out position With ...

Page 138: ...y electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery Notice Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have this feature The front a...

Page 139: ...n speed If your vehicle has air conditioning your heating air conditioning controls will look like this Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle To change the current mode select one of the following f Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets t3 Bi Level This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel o...

Page 140: ...de air Rear Heating System Your vehicle may have an optional rear heating system that allows you to adjust the amount of air flowing into the rear of the vehicle from the front seating area This feature works with the main climate control system in your vehicle 8 3 AUX A I v 0 AUX Auxiliary Heating System The thumbwheel for this system is located to the right of the audio system Fan Turn the thumb...

Page 141: ...st the fan speed for the rear seat passenger s Rear Climate Control Panel The rear control panel for this system is located in the second row behind the driver in the rear of your vehicle A rear seat passenger can use this control panel to personally adjust the temperature the direction of the airflow and the fan speed for the rear seatingarea The fan knob located on the front climate control pane...

Page 142: ...F to turn off the fan Setting the Temperature To increase or decrease the temperature for the rear of the vehicle use the right knob located on the climate control panel The air conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle If it is not on then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature Be su...

Page 143: ... the windshield clear Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clean Rear Window Defogger Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off Be sure to clear as much snow from the window as possible The rear win...

Page 144: ...s Clear away any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively 3 23 ...

Page 145: ...ages some warning lights come on briefly when you start 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 warnin...

Page 146: ...wn Canada similar Your instrument panelcluster is designed to let you know ata glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how muchfuel you re using and many otherthings you ll need to know to drive safely and economically 3 25 ...

Page 147: ...y wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed so check with your state or provincial 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 rea...

Page 148: ...ystem automatically controls top vehicle speed The system controller receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor and reduces power when the vehicle speed reaches the maximum 65 mph 105 km h governed speed Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a tone will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts unless the driver s safety belt is alre...

Page 149: ...m is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away I If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in acrash or they could even inflate...

Page 150: ...including important safety information If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off for a person who isn t in a risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra protection of an air bag In a crash the air bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting thereis in a ri...

Page 151: ...restraint in your vehicle until you have your vehicle serviced This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go out If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with your charging system It could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt or so...

Page 152: ...ies are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition 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 warni...

Page 153: ...y BRAKE United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop 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 li...

Page 154: ...brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the...

Page 155: ...ons are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine 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...

Page 156: ...ssion control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard acce...

Page 157: ...may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of ...

Page 158: ...le for inspection Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pre...

Page 159: ...e light will be displayed when the engine is on For more information on resetting the system see Engine Oil on page 5 14 Security Light 1 I United States 1 Canada The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 19 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there...

Page 160: ...ht on the instrument panel It will light whenever the DRL are on It is also a reminder to turn on your headlamps when driving at night Tow Haul Mode Light TOW HAUL This message is displayed when the tow haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode in Towing a Trailer on page 4 32 Check Gages Warning Light CHECK GAGES L United States Canada This light will come on briefly whe...

Page 161: ... fuel as soon as possible Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full It takes a little more or 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 The gage ...

Page 162: ...to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your aud...

Page 163: ...inute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for another 2 seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display instead RDS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for your time to update AM FM...

Page 164: ...ds until you hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 by performing the f...

Page 165: ...d hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers press and release the AUDIO button until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FAD Then press and ho...

Page 166: ...ation and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps The...

Page 167: ...T and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position first end out of audio mode by pressing another button causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting five seconds for the display to return to time of day Then press and hold the AUDIO button for more than two seconds until you hear a beep CEN will appear on the display ...

Page 168: ... the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track The track number will appear on the display If you hold the pushbutton or press...

Page 169: ... player and the radio playing press this button to play the compact disc CD will appear on the display A Eject Pressthisbutton to eject a CD Ejectmay be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons You re driving on a veryroug...

Page 170: ...ry to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time Time display is available with the ignition turned off For RDS push this kno...

Page 171: ... two beeps The radio will scan to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station PSCN will be displayed Press one of the arrows again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps...

Page 172: ...signed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical stations To return the bass and treble to the custom mode press and release the AUDIO knob until CUSTOM appears Adjusting t AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade...

Page 173: ...tters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast Finding a PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE LIST knob TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE LIST knob 3 Once the...

Page 174: ... on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs These buttons have factory PTY presets You can set up to 12 PTYs six FMI and six FM...

Page 175: ...e old message can be displayed by pressing the iNFO button until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic Press this button to receive traffic announcements If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements the radio will seek to a station that does When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop TRAF will appea...

Page 176: ...ion is off first press the eject symbol or DISP If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section S 1 PREV Previous Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when ...

Page 177: ...ng forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display 4 SCAN b To scan the tape press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each selection on the current side of the tape Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning Your tape must ha...

Page 178: ...te tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 74 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating...

Page 179: ...al playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release it to play the passage The display will show ET and the elapsed time 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more th...

Page 180: ...or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening 1 Eject Pressthis button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out it could be for one of the following reasons 0 You re...

Page 181: ...ting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF RCL Recall Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Pushing this k...

Page 182: ...play You will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1...

Page 183: ...ountry western jazz talk pop rock and classical stations Adjusting the Speakers BalanceIFade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers push and release the AUDIOknob until FADEappears on the...

Page 184: ...st To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by turning the P TYPE knob 3 Once the desired category is displayed press either SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to the category s first station 4 If you want to go to another station within that category and the cat...

Page 185: ...y switch to stronger stations Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations When you turn the ignition off and then on again the alternate frequency feature will automatically be turned on Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs These buttons have ...

Page 186: ...he INFO button until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to TRAF Traffic TRAF will appear on the display if the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station press this button Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the current tuned ...

Page 187: ...and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash and LOAD ALL will appear on the display 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green load a disc Insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in Once the disc is loaded the light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another disc The disc player ...

Page 188: ... pulled back into the receiver If you try to push the disc back into the receiver before the 25 second time period is complete the receiver will sense an error and will try to eject the disc several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of the LOAD CD eject button to eject a disc after you have tried to push it in manually The receivers 25 second eject timer will reset at...

Page 189: ...o go to the start ot the current track if more than ten seconds have passed Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you press the button more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc k SCAN A To scan one disc press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 1...

Page 190: ...s of pressing SONG LIST continuously two beeps will sound to confirm that the track has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections If you attempt to save more than 20 selections S LIST FULL will appear on the display To play the song list press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order th...

Page 191: ... from that disc those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radio display it could be due to one of the following reasons You redrivingon a veryroughroad Whenthe road becomes smoother the disc should play 0 The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside...

Page 192: ... or CD through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones Be aware that the front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will play the same remote source Primary Radio Con...

Page 193: ...the radio The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening A SEEK v While listening to the radio press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or the previous station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking The SEEK button is inactive if the front radio is inuse While listening to a cassette tape press the up or the down arrow to hear the next or the p...

Page 194: ... or compact disc will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Theft Deterrent Feature Non RDS Radios THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOC will be displayed With THEFTLOCK activated your radio will not ...

Page 195: ...ght 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 CLEAN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the display your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will...

Page 196: ... tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold the eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio will display or CLEANED to show the indicator wa...

Page 197: ...nd then with a wrench one quarter turn Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer The chime is produced from the driver s side front door speakers To change the volume level press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The chime volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD will be displayed on the radio To change back to the defaul...

Page 198: ... 11 Passing 4 11 Loss of Control 4 13 Driving at Night 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 15 City Driving 4 18 Freeway Driving 4 19 Before Leaving on a LongTrip 4 20 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Driving 4 24 If YouAre Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 28 Towing 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle 4 29 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 29 Loading Your Vehicle 4 30 Towing a Trailer 4 32 Highway Hypnosis ...

Page 199: ...riving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques co...

Page 200: ... drinking depends upon four things Theamount of alcohol consumed Thedrinker sbody weight The amount of food that is consumed before and 0 The length of time it has taken the drinker to during drinking consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 lb 82 kg person who drinksthree 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hourwill end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The pers...

Page 201: ...at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times g...

Page 202: ...tions attentiveness and judgement can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride witha driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control...

Page 203: ...ether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes w...

Page 204: ...on This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 33 Let s say the road is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is ab...

Page 205: ...suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering c...

Page 206: ...angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if th...

Page 207: ...se First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very...

Page 208: ...nother vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Lo...

Page 209: ...es are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance overyour shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its ...

Page 210: ...andled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ...

Page 211: ...ds Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place andrest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect you...

Page 212: ... repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving ...

Page 213: ...how signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them v __ br es can cause accid ts They wc 1 work as well in a quick stop...

Page 214: ...tice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standingwater drive through them very slowly Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water...

Page 215: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move c...

Page 216: ...ave a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your...

Page 217: ...ney Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in I s your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check be...

Page 218: ...Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a Keep your eyes moving Scanthe road ahead and comfortably cool interior to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments fre...

Page 219: ...ls and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to godownhills The mostimportant thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear whenyou go down a steep or long hill If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none ...

Page 220: ...ar The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in yourown 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 could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident 0 As you go over the top of a hill be alert There You may see h...

Page 221: ...tive 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 your tires and t...

Page 222: ...nti 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 Braking on page 4 6 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road 0 Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise ...

Page 223: ...mmon helpand keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicleto alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrapa blanket around you If you haveno blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything youcan wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm Y...

Page 224: ...aves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged battery or batteries to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close...

Page 225: ... vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 69 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERS...

Page 226: ...l Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Your vehicle was not desig...

Page 227: ...ear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spr...

Page 228: ...eave a seat folded down unless you need to Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification Tire label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload Your deale...

Page 229: ...a trailer with your vehicle Additional rear axle maintenance is required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But traileri...

Page 230: ...on t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g underheavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight the weight of the trailer the weig...

Page 231: ...ross Combined Weight Rating GCWR Tow haul is most useful under the following driving conditions 0 When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain load in stop and go traffic When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the...

Page 232: ...railer are all important And 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 Vehicle I Axle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weight I GCWR GI500 Cargo Van 2WD Vehicle I Axle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 31500 Passenger Van 2WD 4300 V6 I 3 42 4 000 Ibs 1 816 kg I 9 000 Ibs 4 086 kg...

Page 233: ...s 5448 kg I Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000Ibs 454 kg I Vehicle I Axle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weight 9 500 Ibs 4 313 kg 4 700 Ibs 2 1234 kg 3 73 4300 V6 G2500 Cargo Van 2WD GCWR 4800 V8 3 73 11 000Ibs 4 994 kg 6 300Ibs 2 860 kg 4 10 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000Ibs 454 kg 16 000Ibs 7264 kg 10 000 Ibs 4...

Page 234: ...xle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weiaht GCWR I I I G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 6000 V8 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 000 Ibs 454 kg 3 73 14 000 lbs 6 538 kg 7 900 Ibs 3 587 kg 4 10 16 000 Ibs 7 264 kg 9 900 Ibs 4 495 kg 4 37 ...

Page 235: ... 680 kg 3 73 14 000 Ibs 6 356 kg 8 300 Ibs 3 768 kg 4 10 16 000 Ibs 7 264 kg 10 000 Ibs 4 540 kg Vehicle IAxle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weight I GCWR G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 6000 V8 3 73 14 000 Ibs 6 356 kg 8 100 Ibs 3 677 kg 4 10 16 000 Ibs 7 264 ka 10 000 Ibs 4 540 kg I Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1 500 Ibs 680 kg 4 38 ...

Page 236: ...your dealer for our trailering information or driver is in the towing vehicle and it has all the required advice or youcan write us at the address listedin trailering equipment The weight of additional your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information equipment passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle Booklet must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights In Canada write to General Motor...

Page 237: ...ght distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15percent of the total loaded trailer weight B Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trail...

Page 238: ... 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 holes in the body If you do then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get into...

Page 239: ... 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 double walled steel tubing Driving with a Trailer If you have a rear most windot Jpen anc DU pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Eng...

Page 240: ...s 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 sudden turns P...

Page 241: ...ing a trailer 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 Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you starr down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you mig...

Page 242: ...raffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P 5 Release the 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...

Page 243: ...of the vehicle and a four wire harness assembly under the left hand side of the instrument panel The seven wire harness assembly is taped together and located in a frame pocket at the driver side rear left corner of the frame The seven wire harness includes a 30 amp feed wire Both harnesses come without connectors and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician The technician can use the ...

Page 244: ... Oil 5 14 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 21 Engine Coolant 5 24 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 27 CheckingThingsUnder Engine Overheating 5 28 Cooling System 5 30 Engine Fan Noise 5 37 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 40 Battery 5 43 Jump Starting 5 44 All Wheel Drive 5 49 Rear Axle 5 50 Front Axle 5 51 Noise Control System 5 52 Prohibited 5 52...

Page 245: ... Tires 5 65 Vehicle Identification 5 96 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 66 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 96 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 67 Service Parts Identification Label 5 96 Wheel Replacement Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire 5 68 5 69 5 69 5 70 Electrical System Add on Electrical Equipment Headlamp Wiring Windshield WiperFuses 5 97 5 97 5 97 5 97 Appearance Car...

Page 246: ...s have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you 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 Publications Ordering Information on page 7 I I Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Eq...

Page 247: ...sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt I Things you might add to theoutside of yourvehicle can affect the airflow around it This...

Page 248: ...phill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octane fuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manuf...

Page 249: ... air General Motors recommends that youuse these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier Notices Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that ar...

Page 250: ...r s side of _ I your vehicle I To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise While refueling place the fuel capin the holder provided If you get fuel on yourself anu then something ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel ...

Page 251: ...for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light andmay damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction lndicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container N er fill a portable fuel contai r w t is your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned a...

Page 252: ...lant 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 Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull this handle inside the vehicle It is located in front of the driver s side door frame near the floor 5 9 ...

Page 253: ...2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release underneath the middle of the hood 3 Lift the hood 5 10 ...

Page 254: ... an underhood lamp it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed Before closing the hood be sure all of the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer then let the hood down and close it firmly 5 11 ...

Page 255: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood you ll see these items 5 12 ...

Page 256: ... CoolantRecoveryTank D Transmission Fluid Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill F Engine Oil Dipstick G Air Filter Restriction Indicator H Engine Air Cleaner Filter I Power Steering Reservoir J Brake Master Cylinder K Windshield Washer Fluid 5 13 ...

Page 257: ... and is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keepin...

Page 258: ...d 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 located between the coolant recovery tank and the engine air cleaner filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the...

Page 259: ...arburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER F 100 t an 60 t 40 t 20 0 C 38 t 21 t 16 4 7 18 1 1 I SAE 5W 30 ...

Page 260: ...t symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil GM Oil Life System Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For t...

Page 261: ...ur dealer for service What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even causecancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and dispos...

Page 262: ...to be serviced If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is green no air filter service is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears press the button to reset The engine air cleaner filter is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 72for more information on location 5 19 ...

Page 263: ... the indicator should be reset Push the button on the top of the indicator to reset it to the green clean filter zone See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 106for the proper filter to use Refer to the maintenance schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner filter See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off...

Page 264: ...n page 6 4 How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engin...

Page 265: ...ive you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows Parkyour vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P 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 Let th...

Page 266: ...e only after checking 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 overf l Notice We recommend youuse only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially ...

Page 267: ... COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Notices When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOL 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 ...

Page 268: ...ould get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and the proper 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 r...

Page 269: ...e coolant recovery tank The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at COLD FILL or a little higher Turnin he radia pressul zap w n the engine and radiatorare 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 coolantat the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure ...

Page 270: ... Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 30 The radiator pressure cap is located near the center of the engine compartment Notices Yourradiator cap is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damagefrom overheating ...

Page 271: ...he hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catchfire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no ...

Page 272: ...RK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 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 and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If...

Page 273: ...hould be at or above the COLD FILL mark If it isn t you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system Heater and radiator hoses 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 c...

Page 274: ...engine again See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine HOWto Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the COLD FILL mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coo...

Page 275: ...ery tank is at the COLD FILL mark start your vehicle F You can be burned if you spill coolant 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 5 32 ...

Page 276: ...Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly 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 coolif you ever have to turn the pressure cap 5 33 ...

Page 277: ...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 5 34 ...

Page 278: ... the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but FILL mark leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 35 ...

Page 279: ...olant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 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 5 36 ...

Page 280: ... temperatures the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages So you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch partially disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you ...

Page 281: ...n the dipstick The level should be at the COLD FILL mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark To prevent contamination of brake fluid never check or fill the power steering reservoir with the brake master cylinder cover off What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 17 Always use the proper fluid Failure...

Page 282: ... fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts o f the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer ...

Page 283: ... brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the ...

Page 284: ...e fluid from a sealed container only See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 17 With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even workat all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil ...

Page 285: ... costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied 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 tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Brak...

Page 286: ...e ACDelco battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12for battery location Warning Batteryposts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash h...

Page 287: ...he 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 involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission i...

Page 288: ...se battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light CAUTION Continued Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDeko battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid isthere If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t e...

Page 289: ...le has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 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 cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive t...

Page 290: ...to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs serv...

Page 291: ...jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the positve remote terminal to its original posit...

Page 292: ...intenance Inspections on page 6 15 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind...

Page 293: ... inch 15 mm to 1 5 8 inch 40 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole The proper level for the 2500 and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1 4 6 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 17 To get an accurate read...

Page 294: ...e When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 3 8 inch 10 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 17 If ...

Page 295: ...em warranty is given in your warranty booklet Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 2 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or deli...

Page 296: ...f equipped inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications Fan and Drive Removal of fan clutch if equipped or rendering 0 Removal of the fanshroud if equipped clutch inoperative Air Intake 0 Removal of the air cleaner silencer 0 Modification of the air cleaner Exhaust Removal of the muffler and or resonator 0 Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps 5 53 ...

Page 297: ...mp assembly Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly To remove the pins turn the outer pin clockwise and pull it straight up To remove the inner pin turn it counterclockwise and pull it straight up Lift the inboard side of the headlamp to release the inboard tab from the radiator support Lift the outboard side of the headlamp to release the outboard tab from the radiator support Low...

Page 298: ...t from the socket 9 Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to 10 On the passenger s side turn the bulb clockwise one turn Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 11 Install the new bulb into the socket and return it to 12 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle the headlamp assembly and reinstall the two pins 5 55 ...

Page 299: ... it counterclockwise Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb Turn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens assembly Taillamps 1 Remove the two inboard nuts on the side assembly 2 Pull side assembly rearward to clear studs 3 Rotate side assemblyontheoutboardside releasing the upper clip 4 Slide assembly slightly upward to release lower clip 5 Reinstall the cl...

Page 300: ...remove squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise 9 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it Install the new bulb 10 Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp 5 57 ...

Page 301: ...e Low Beam HeadlamDs I9006GS Composite High Beam Headlamps 9005 Front Sidemarker Lamp 3157KX Front Parking and Turn Lamp 194 I Back up Lamp I3157 I Rear Parking Stop and Turn Lamp 3157 CHMSL I912 For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit by your dealer 5 58 ...

Page 302: ...ase it from the wiper arm hook 3 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 Then slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end 5 Make sure that the notches are locked by ...

Page 303: ... out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Checkall tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hi...

Page 304: ...xing Too much heat Tireoverloading 0 Bad wear Badhandling Badfueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear 0 Badhandling 0 Roughride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You can t...

Page 305: ...Be sure all tires including the spare are properly inflated Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles IO 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 64 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 68 for more information M...

Page 306: ...n pressures as shown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on ge 5 103 Rust or st on a whe 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...

Page 307: ...dwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places Youcan see cord or fabric showing through the around the tire tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged The tire has a bump bulgeorsplit deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well beca...

Page 308: ... 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 construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires c Mixing tires could cause you to e contrc while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you coul...

Page 309: ...y requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of ...

Page 310: ...erformance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned an...

Page 311: ...r your vehicle Using the wrong replacementwheels 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 have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problem...

Page 312: ... tire to blowout while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steer...

Page 313: ...e 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 opposite end The...

Page 314: ...bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket If you have a van with the 15 passenger seating arrangement the equipment you ll need is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket 5 71 ...

Page 315: ...gh the hole between the body and the bumper Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft The tools you ll be using include the jack A jack handle extension B jack handle C wheel wrench D and the ratchet E Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle You will use the wheel wrench D and the ratchet E to lower the spare tire The ratchet has a DOWN side and an UP side 5 72 ...

Page 316: ...tion When the tire has been lowered pull the tire toward you so you can reach the tire retainer and pull it up through the wheel opening 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 tires on your vehicle Notice To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before ...

Page 317: ...this section for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do th ollc ng Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack If the spare tire does not slideoff the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare Before beginning this procedure read all...

Page 318: ...6 approximately 6 inches 15cm of cable is exposed 4 Connect the jack handle C and jack handle extension B together and press the retention clip arrow so it engages 5 Attach the jack handle jack handle extension to the jack and slide the ratchet with the UP mark facing you onto the end of the jack handle extension so your set up looks like the picture above 5 75 ...

Page 319: ...ly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench and insert the wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole above the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way Be sure the DOWN mark on the ratchet is facing you 10 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cab...

Page 320: ...he chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 With the DOWN side facing you use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Assemble the jack and tools for a front or rear flat as follows Front Flat Assemble the jack A together with the jack handle B and ratchet C as show...

Page 321: ...ion C and ratchet D as shown Be sure that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you To assemble the jack handle and jack handle extension use the art and text following Connect the jack handle B and jack handle extension C together and press the retention clip arrow so it engages 5 78 ...

Page 322: ...3 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown Rear Position Front Position 5 79 ...

Page 323: ... 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 4 Raise 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...

Page 324: ...e The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches 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 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel...

Page 325: ...he wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 8 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely e4 3e 9 Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown Turn the wheel wrench clockwise 5 82 ...

Page 326: ...ex for wheel nut torque specification 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 See Capacities and Specifications in the index for the wheel nut torque specification 10 Put the wheel cover back on or put the center cap and plastic wh...

Page 327: ...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 5 84 ...

Page 328: ...turning the ratchet until the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If the tire moves use the ratchet to tighten the cable You will hear two clicks when the tire is up all the way Return the jacking equipment to the proper location Secure the items and replace the ...

Page 329: ...ver They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp c...

Page 330: ...the material and don t rub it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner towel or cloth Special Fabric 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 cleaner instructions descri...

Page 331: ...aner See your dealer for this product Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under cer...

Page 332: ...ndow an electric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Care of Safety Belts Do not bleach or dye safet belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last...

Page 333: ...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 only 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 or m...

Page 334: ...d However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer o...

Page 335: ...matic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Whenapplying a tiredressing alwaystake care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Meta...

Page 336: ...ey have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout A...

Page 337: ...soil and black marks from whitewalls Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints GM Vehicle Care A C Description Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner FinishEnhancer Swirl Remover Polish Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Dpearance Materials Int d Usage Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers Removes dust fingerprints and surfac...

Page 338: ...holsterv GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d I Description I Usage Odor Eliminator Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet See your General Motors parts department for these products See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on Daae 6 17 5 95 ...

Page 339: ... labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the front passenger door frame It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN themodel designation paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle T...

Page 340: ...p 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 motor cool...

Page 341: ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver s seat 5 98 c Front of Vehicle ...

Page 342: ...ol Brakes Heated MirrodDefogger Right Rear Blower Driver Turn Mirror Door Locks Upfitter Park Not Available Left Rear Park Lamp Pass Turn Mirror Right Rear Park Lamp Trailer Park Lamp Fuse Usage 22 Front Park Lamp 32 Auxilaryl 33 Auxilary2 Relays Usage 23 Window Residual Accessory Power 24 Auxiliary 25 Right Rear Defogger 26 Courtesy Lamp 27 Cargo Unlock 28 Driver Unlock 29 Park Lamp 30 Door Locks...

Page 343: ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle I 48 49 50 51 52 1411 1441 m U 62 Front of Vehicle 5 100 ...

Page 344: ...pnurn Signal Truck Body Control Module 2 Truck Body Control Module Remote Function Actuator Engine 2 Ignition E Fuse 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Usage Engine 1 Truck Body Control Module Ignition 1 Spare RPNlnside Rearview Mirror Crankcase Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System Auxiliary Power Outlets Cigarette Lighter Instrument Panel Cluster Air Conditioning ...

Page 345: ...p High Beam Truck Body Control Module Accessory Front Windshield Wiper Anti Lock Brakes Ignition A Trailer Climate Control Blower Ignition B Spare Spare Usage Windshield Wiper Air Conditioning Spare Headlamp High Beam Fuel Pump Headlamp Low Beam Horn Starter Spare Fuse Usage Circuit BreakerUsage 60 Power Seat 5 102 ...

Page 346: ...recommended in this manual Engine Specifications Engine I VIN Code I Transmission I VORTECTM 4300 V6 MFI I W I M30 I VORTECTM 4800 V8 MFI I V I MTI I VORTECTM5300 V8 MFI I T I M30 I VORTECTM 6000 V8 MFI I U I MTI Spark Plug Gap I Firing Order I 0 060 inches 1 52 mm I 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 2 6 5 Wheel Nut Torque 140 Ib ft 190 N m 140 Ib ft 190 N m 140 Ib ft 190 N m 140 Ib ft 190 N m I Sequential Fuel I...

Page 347: ...9 quarts 16 0 L VORTECTM5300 V8 13 9 quarts 13 2 L 16 0 quarts 15 2 L VORTECTM6000 V8 14 5 quarts 13 8 L 17 1 quarts 16 2 L I I Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil With Filter After refill the level must be rechecked Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range See Engine Oil on page 5 14 VORTECTM 4300 V6 Vin W 4 5 quarts 4 3 L VORTECTM4800 V8 Vin V 6 0...

Page 348: ...Capacities QTY Without Rear I Application Heater QTY With Rear Heater VORTECTM6000 V8 Vin U 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R l34a Front and Rear 3 1 Ibs 1 41 kg 5 105 ...

Page 349: ...estions 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 VIN Code PF44 PF44 PF44 PF47 Oil Filter U T V W Engine Air Cleaner Filter A I 519C A1 51 9C AI 519C A1 51 9C Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 52485513 52485513 52485513 52485513 I I I I PCV Valve I ...

Page 350: ...00 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000km 6 10 At Each Fuel Fill 6 10 At Least Once a Month 6 10 At Least Twice a Year 6 11 At Least Once a Year 6 12 Steering and Suspension Inspection 6 15 Exhaust System Inspection 6 15 Fuel System Inspection 6 15 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 15 Throttle System Inspection 6 16 Rear Axle Service 6 16 Transfer Case and Front Axle All Wheel Drive Inspection 6 16 Brake S...

Page 351: ...ommended 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 condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks insp...

Page 352: ...If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 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 c...

Page 353: ...ple use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know t...

Page 354: ... Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System or every 12 months whichever occurs first Reset the system Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at...

Page 355: ...level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs 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 C l Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 62for proper rotation pattern and additional...

Page 356: ...ere 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 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000miles I 66 000 km needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals 52 500Miles 87 500 km for leaking Vehicles ...

Page 357: ...nstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking page 5 62for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 75 000 Miles 125 000 km 0 D Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 Ibs Only Inspect shields for damage or loosenes...

Page 358: ...mission Control Service Service 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more o f 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 ser...

Page 359: ...derhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 for...

Page 360: ...tate or turn the tire If it moves use the ratchevwheel wrench to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 70 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Indicator Check Restriction Your vehicle has an engine air cleaner filter restriction indicator located on the air cleaner in the engine compartment The indicator lets you know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be changed Check the indic...

Page 361: ...tion may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check 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 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular around the vehicle brake See Parking Brake on page 2 26 if necessary Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the ...

Page 362: ...ady to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to...

Page 363: ...transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the u...

Page 364: ...and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaus...

Page 365: ...e Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem Check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafi...

Page 366: ... 5 14 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or equivalent Usage Fluid Lubricant Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada Parking Brake meetina reauirements of NLGI 2 Cable Guides 88901242 or equivalent or lubricant U S 12377985 in Canada...

Page 367: ...pline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No U S 12345879 in Canada 10953511 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Usage Fluid Lubricant Multi Purpose Lubricant Swerlube Hood Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks GMPart No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No US 12345579 in Canada 10953014 or equivalent Synthetic Grease with ...

Page 368: ...performed record the date odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 19 ...

Page 369: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 20 ...

Page 370: ...tance Offices 7 4 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 7 2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian GM Mobility Program for Persons with Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 7 1 ...

Page 371: ...member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number...

Page 372: ...he New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filling out a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the 366...

Page 373: ...st customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use the Text Telephones TTYs GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing 1 800 GMC 8583 462 8583 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer AssistanceOffices GMC encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishe...

Page 374: ...53 29 0 800 01 800 508 0000 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 resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mob...

Page 375: ...rized highlighted maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided free of charge Maps include points of interest and a list of GMC dealers along the route Also included is a list of hotels along the route that are discounted through affiliation with Quest International Trip Routing is available through Roadside Assistance by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 462 8782 Please be prepared to provide you...

Page 376: ...ved Vehicle Identification Number VIN Nameandhome address 0 Telephonenumber and location from which you are calling 0 Location license plate number and color of your GMC truck Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year including weekends and holidays Should you have any questions about roadside assistance call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or contact your de...

Page 377: ... it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions 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 the 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...

Page 378: ...coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance hformation furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage 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 f...

Page 379: ...NHTSA 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...

Page 380: ...e General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc RETAIL SELL PRICE 120 00 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This man...

Page 381: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Ti...

Page 382: ...l Drive 5 49 Add on Electrical Equipment 5 97 Servicing YourAir Bag EquippedVehicle 1 73 All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 26 Aluminum Wheels 5 92 AM FMRadio 3 42 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 76 Anti lock BrakeSystem 4 7 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 3 33 AppearanceCare 5 86 Care of Safety Belts 5 89 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 93 Cleaning the Inside ofYourVehicle 5 86 Finish Damage 5 93 GMVehicleCare Appe...

Page 383: ...ing 2 26 System Inspection 6 16 System Warning Light 3 32 Brake Adjustment 5 42 Brake Fluid 5 40 Brake Pedal Travel 5 42 Brake Wear 5 42 Brakes 5 40 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break In NewVehicle 2 20 Bulb Replacement 5 54 Front Turn Signal Sidemarkerand Parking Lamps 5 56 Halogen Bulbs 5 54 Headlamps 5 54 Replacement Bulbs 5 58 Taillamps 5 56 Buying NewTires 5 65 C California Fuel 5 6...

Page 384: ...raintSystems 1 41 Infants and Young Children 1 34 Lower Anchorages and TopTethersfor Children LATCH System 1 51 Gages WarningLight 3 39 Child Restraints cont Older Children 1 32 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 53 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position 1 56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 53 Securing a Child Restraint in the Righ...

Page 385: ...mation 7 11 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 13 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 3 39 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogging and Defrosting 3 22 Directing the Airflow 3 21 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dome Lamp Override 3 15 Dome Lamps 3 16 Door 60 40 Swing Out SideDoor 2 13 Last Door Closed Locking 2 8 Power Door Locks 2 8 Rear Door Security Locks 2 9 Rear Doors 2 14 Sliding Side Door 2 11 Position Saf...

Page 386: ... Check 6 11 EngineCompartmentFuseBlock 5 100 EngineCoolantLevelCheck 6 10 Engine Oil Additives 5 17 Engine Compartment Overview 5 12 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance 6 5 Engine Oil Level Check 6 10 Entry Lighting 3 16 Exit Lighting 3 15 Extender Safety Belt 1 31 Exterior Lamps 3 12 F FabridCarpet 5 86 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 19 Finding a PTY Station 3 52 3 63 Finding a ...

Page 387: ...ity Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Gasoline Hazard WarningFlashers 3 4 Headlamp High LowBeamChanger 3 7 Headlamp Wiring 5 97 Headlamps 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 54 FrontTurn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 5 56 Halogen Bulbs 5 54 Highway Hypnosis 4 21 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Hitches 4 41 Hood Checking Things Under 5 9 Release 5 9 Horn 3 5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recover...

Page 388: ...eriodic Maintenance 6 15 Steering and Suspension 6 15 Throttle System 6 16 TransferCase and FrontAxle All Wheel Drive 6 16 Cluster 3 25 Overview 3 2 InstrumentPanel Brightness Control 3 14 InteriorLamps 3 14 Interior Plastic Components 5 88 InstrumentPanel Jump Starting 5 44 K Key Lock Cylinders Service 6 12 Keys 2 2 Keyless Entry System 2 3 L Lamps Exterior Interior Lamps On Reminder Lap Belt Lap...

Page 389: ...east Twice a Year 6 11 At the First 100 1 000 and 6 000 Miles 160 1 600 and 10 000km 6 10 BrakeSystem Inspection 6 16 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 15 ExhaustSystem Inspection 6 15 Fuel System Inspection 6 15 How This Section is Organized 6 3 Introduction 6 2 MaintenanceRequirements 6 2 Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 6 4 Part B OwnerChecksand Services 6 10 Part C Periodic Maintenance Ins...

Page 390: ... 4 11 Oil Change Engine Oil Light 3 38 Engine 5 14 Pressure Gage 3 37 Older Children Restraints 1 32 OnlineOwnerCenter 7 4 Onstar Personal Calling 2 37 Onstar Services 2 36 Onstar System 2 36 Onstar Virtual Advisor 2 37 Operation Tips 3 23 Other Warning Devices 3 5 Outlet Adjustment 3 23 Outside Camper Type Mirrors 2 33 Convex Mirror 2 35 Heated Mirrors 2 35 Manual Mirror 2 32 Power Mirrors 2 34 R...

Page 391: ... Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 13 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 27 RadioMessages 3 44 3 47 3 55 Radios 3 41 AM FMRadio 3 42 Care ofYour Cassette Tape Player 3 74 Care of Your CDPlayer 3 76 Care of Your CDs 3 75 Radio with Cassette andCD 3 49 Radio with CD 3 45 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 60 Rear Seat Audio 3 71 Setting the TimeforRadioswithRadio DataSystems RDS 3 42 Setting the TimeforRadios w...

Page 392: ...ng Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 76 Checking 1 75 Replacing Parts 1 76 Resynchronization 2 5 SpareTire 5 77 RestraintSystems Retained AccessoryPower RAP 2 21 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Rocking YourVehicle To Get It Out 4 28 Running Your Engine While You AreParked 2 31 Right Front Passenger Position Safety Belts 1 23 Safety Belt Pretensioners 1 31 Reminder Light 3 27 Care of 5 89 Cent...

Page 393: ...tting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 42 Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 41 BasslTreble 3 44 3 46 3 51 3 62 Setting the Tone Sheet Metal Damage 5 92 Shifting Into Park P 2 27 Shifting Out of Park P 2 29 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 16 Single Stage AirBags 1 67 Skidding 4 13 Sliding Side Door 2 11 SomeOther Rainy WeatherTips 4 17 SpareTire Check 6 11 Special Fabric Cleaning...

Page 394: ... DualTire Operation 5 62 If a TireGoes Flat 5 69 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 61 Inspection and Rotation 5 62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 66 WheelAlignmentand Tire Balance 5 67 WheelReplacement 5 68 When It Is TimeforNewTires 5 64 To UsetheEngine Coolant Heater 2 23 Top of the Instrument Panel 5 88 Top Strap 1 48 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 50 Torque Lock 2 29 Total Weighton Your Vehicle s Tires 4...

Page 395: ... Used Oil 5 18 What to Use 5 25 5 38 5 50 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 5 67 Replacement 5 68 When to Add Engine Oil 5 15 When to Change Engine Oil 5 17 When to Check 5 61 When to Check and Change 5 21 When to CheckLubricant 5 50 When to CheckPower Steering Fluid 5 38 When You AreReady to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 4 45 Where to Put the Restraint 1 44 WhySafety Belts Work 1 10 Windows 2 16 M...

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