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Summary of Contents for SIERRA 1996

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Page 3: ...ou what to do if you havea problem while driving such as a flat tireor overheated engine etc Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good This section tells you...

Page 4: ...ur vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A X9604 B First Edition We su...

Page 5: ...ack of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We us...

Page 6: ...ered by your warranty and itcould be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICEwarnings in different colors or...

Page 7: ...K UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS ee3 TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER These symbols are used on...

Page 8: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Crew Cab Chassis Cab 3500 HD Chassis Cab vi...

Page 9: ...n lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver sseat while the vehicleis moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t wantto Adj...

Page 10: ...d rear of the seat To raise the front of the seat move the front lever up To lower the front of the seat move the front lever down To raise the rear of the seat move the rear lever up To lower the rea...

Page 11: ...d Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position To adjust a seatbackwith this lever lift the front of the lever...

Page 12: ...ob because it won t be against your body Instead itwill be in frontof you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor otherinjuries The lapbelt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo...

Page 13: ...you access the rear of the cab If you have a Crew Cab your front seatback is designed not to fold forward Access to the rear of the cab is available by using the rear doors To fold a seatbackforward o...

Page 14: ...lways press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked Easy Entry Seat Extended Cab Only The driver and passenger front bucket seat and the 60 40 split benchseat of your vehicle hasan easy entry...

Page 15: ...hit the wrong control or pedal causing an accident Afteryou ve used it besure to push rearward on any easy entry seat to be sure it is locked Rear Seat Extended Cab Folding the Rear Seat The extended...

Page 16: ...try to move the seat with your body in order to make sure the seat is locked into place Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tel...

Page 17: ...shes aremild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes arein between In many of them people who buckle up can surviveand sometimes walk away Wi...

Page 18: ...Get itup to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop Put someone on it 1 10...

Page 19: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it couldbe the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11...

Page 20: ...are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sal...

Page 21: ...nt to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulde...

Page 22: ...uckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Ina crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And yo...

Page 23: ...he desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you wantit try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it ha...

Page 24: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way Itis You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder be too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sh...

Page 25: ...TION You can be seriously injured i buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious...

Page 26: ...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 forcewould then be applied at the abdomen notat the pelvicbones and that could...

Page 27: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would movetoo far forward whichwould increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much...

Page 28: ...cross the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can w...

Page 29: ...If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or airbag syst...

Page 30: ...ideor low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle including the driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an airbag for thatperson A CAUTION Air bags inflate with great f...

Page 31: ...nflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall...

Page 32: ...n In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Air bagsdistribute the f...

Page 33: ...to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts 0 0 Your vehicle...

Page 34: ...stem Be sure tofollow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you isqualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipmentto Your Air B...

Page 35: ...nce are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure in the Index Safety 1___ Jse DurinP Zregnancy Safety belts work for everyone Including pre...

Page 36: ...en the lap belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back allthe way and start again way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If yo...

Page 37: ...Front All When you sit in a cenIer seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Rear Extended and Crew Ca...

Page 38: ...to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 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 c...

Page 39: ...it clicks Don t let it get twisted If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure If...

Page 40: ...is applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal...

Page 41: ...too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the buttonon the buckle Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Crew Cab If you have an...

Page 42: ...ate into the buckle until itclicks Pull up on the latchplate to make sure it is secure When the lap belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again If...

Page 43: ...cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks only if...

Page 44: ...ld always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether itis the right type and size for yourchild A very young child s hip bonesare so small thata r...

Page 45: ...crash Duringa crash a babywill become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 k d a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 2404b 110 kg force on your arm...

Page 46: ...cured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Where to...

Page 47: ...ring a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Extended Cab If younave a Crew Cab see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Crew Cab later in this section You ll be using...

Page 48: ...of the vehicle s safetybelt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how e Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulderbelt goes in front of...

Page 49: ...ain and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Seat Position CrewCab 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down...

Page 50: ...as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run thelap and shoulder portions of the vehicle ssafetybelt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructionswill show you how If...

Page 51: ...etractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety...

Page 52: ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Front All 1 44...

Page 53: ...long the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through...

Page 54: ...ll the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about...

Page 55: ...the instructions say 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 childrestraint instructions will show you how If t...

Page 56: ...Push and pull the child restraint in different retractor while you pushdown on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety...

Page 57: ...can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use...

Page 58: ...ut the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck Move thechild toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoul...

Page 59: ...y in I a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap porti...

Page 60: ...e seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages ar...

Page 61: ...that says to replace the belt be sure todo so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision You would see thislabel on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut ordamaged re...

Page 62: ...NOTES 54...

Page 63: ...el and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerousfor many reaso...

Page 64: ...your vehicleto get in So be sure you havean extra key Tailgate You can open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling t hetailgate toward you To shut the tailgate firmly push it away fro...

Page 65: ...dge and then move the tailgate to theright to release the left edge Reverse the above procedure to re install Make sure the tailgate is secure Third Door Option Your vehicle may beequipped with a thir...

Page 66: ...door whenyou slow down or stop your vehicle This may not beso obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock...

Page 67: ...mmunications Commission FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This devicemay not cause harmful interference and 2 This devi...

Page 68: ...oded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen areplacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with y...

Page 69: ...hicle hasa number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with t...

Page 70: ...doors except the driver s NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t needan elaborate break in But itwill perform betterin the long run if you follow these guidelines 0 0 0 0 Keep your speedat 55 mph 88 km h...

Page 71: ...key when the ignition is turned to LOCK OFF C This position lets you turn off the enginebut still turn the steering wheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your ve...

Page 72: ...hicle needs service Key Release Button The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used To remove the key on manual transmissi...

Page 73: ...ear selector should be in NEUTRAL N Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature 1 Without pushi...

Page 74: ...ot perform properly If you ever haveto have yourvehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater...

Page 75: ...e we ask that you contact your GM dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dea1e rcan give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission Operation There are se...

Page 76: ...icle 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 alwaysset your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P I CAUTI...

Page 77: ...esn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed IShifting outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racin...

Page 78: ...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 gear You may use this feature for reducing t...

Page 79: ...pedal You can shift into FIRST 2 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 k d h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into FIRST 2 put the shift lever i n NEUTRAL N and let up on the...

Page 80: ...ST I Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to acomplete stop and it s hard to s...

Page 81: ...hiftingto REVERSE R while your vehicle ismoving could damage your transmission Also use REVERSE R along with the parking brake when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle Shift Speeds A CAUT...

Page 82: ...6 W 15rnph 25 40 mph 45 SO mph 24 h d h 40 64 k d h 72 80 km h Shift Light SHIFT If you have a manual transmission you may have a SHIFTlight This light will show you when to shift to the next higher g...

Page 83: ...Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive You should use 2 WHEEL HIGH 2H for most normal driving conditions NOTICE Driving in the 4 WHEEL HIGH 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L positions for a long...

Page 84: ...h This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use 4H when you need extra traction such as on wet or icy roads or in most off road situations N Neutral Shift to this setting only wh...

Page 85: ...eel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift When your headlamps or parking lamps are on rotate the thumb wheel next to the headlamp swit...

Page 86: ...ft is completed Shifting from2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch Thiscan be done at any speed and the front axlewill lock automatically Shifting from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switc...

Page 87: ...r vehicle is in gear and ormoving the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRA...

Page 88: ...tions Make 10stops using the parking brake foot pedal from 20 mph 32 km h about 2 1 2 miles 4 km apart In between stops drive the vehicle at 20 mph 32 km h Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic Trawrission Mo...

Page 89: ...3 0 Pull the lever toward you 4 5 0 Move the lever up as f a as it will go If you have four wheel drive be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Turn the ignition key to LOCK Rem...

Page 90: ...ore you leave it After you move the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can i...

Page 91: ...ve four wheel drive be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are parkingon a hill or if youare pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Parki...

Page 92: ...only with all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately modified improperly blow out anyCO and I Zunning Your Engine While You re larked Automatic Transmission It s better not to park wi...

Page 93: ...brake Follow the proper steps See Shifting Into to be sure your vehicle won t move PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Tow the Index ing a Trailer in Windows Manual Windows Turn the ha...

Page 94: ...ow just flipthe latch open and swing the glass out The latch will catch when the window is fully open and hold the window in the open position Sliding Rear Window Option To open the sliding rear windo...

Page 95: ...exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place unction Lever The lever o...

Page 96: ...mplete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it If you move the lever all the way up or down and the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out...

Page 97: ...dy wiping at low speed turn the knob to the LOW position For high speed wiping turn the knob further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the knob to the OFF position Be sure t o clear ice and snow from th...

Page 98: ...a speed of about 25 mph 40 k d 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 When you appl...

Page 99: ...ff the accelerator pedal Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going...

Page 100: ...ssing 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...

Page 101: ...he thumb wheel next to the knob up toadjust instrument panel lights Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift indicator LED display to full intensity when...

Page 102: ...re on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark your DRL indicator light is a reminder...

Page 103: ...light as your headlamps Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps...

Page 104: ...e lamps will come on if the dome lamp button is out When all the doors are closed or the dome lamp button is pressed in the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will then go out Front Rea...

Page 105: ...n again and return it to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open the door Cargo Lamp Press the ribbed top part of the switch to turn the cargo lamp...

Page 106: ...two character boxes for approximately two seconds If after two seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the com...

Page 107: ...e number appears in the display After you stop pressing the button in the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can...

Page 108: ...changing lanes Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments designed to store small items Center Overhead Console Option Your vehicle may have an overhead console It has sto...

Page 109: ...into place the compartment door will contact the control button The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on on the garage dooropener Add one peg at a time until the PUSH...

Page 110: ...properly Sunglasses Storage Compartment The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses To open the center compartment press the release button located at the rearof...

Page 111: ...f the instrument panel To use the cupholder pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open To close the cupholdel slide it back in the instrument panel Two cup depressions are provided above the gl...

Page 112: ...assengers to use There is also a drawer that slides out at the bottom of CassetteKompactDisc Storage Your vehicle may have a cassette compact disc holder a t the front of the console The holder will s...

Page 113: ...down the armrest press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest Then let the lid pop up and swing open The storage compartment has a cassettekompact disc holder The holder will store up to...

Page 114: ...en rotate the ashtray back to its original position Rear Ashtray To use a rear ashtray if you have them pull at the top of the ashtray door to flip the door open To remove a rear ashtray press down on...

Page 115: ...glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows Your visor may have a strapto hold small items such as maps Some visors have an extend...

Page 116: ...Instrument Panel Q I I P PP 2 54...

Page 117: ...E Gearshift Lever G Audio System H Comfort Control System I Glove Box J Storage Tray K Ashtray L Cupholder M Auxiliary Power Outlets N Storage Area or Compact Disc Player Option 0 Rear Window Defogger...

Page 118: ...TO SHIFT FROM PARK United States version shown Canada similar Your instrumentcluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how muc...

Page 119: ...w the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To reset th...

Page 120: ...ate when there may be or isa problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning...

Page 121: ...the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Thi...

Page 122: ...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...

Page 123: ...refully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer tothe floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Ve...

Page 124: ...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 prob...

Page 125: ...technician in correctly diagnosingany malfunction I NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on aftera while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as...

Page 126: ...e to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle If so7reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system...

Page 127: ...roper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and di...

Page 128: ...on aspossible and have your vehicle serviced I NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not coveredby your warranty Shift Light SHIFT This light is used on some mo...

Page 129: ...ns to get dark the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps If the light comes on and stays on w hile youare driving it could indicate a problem with your vehicle It could be a prob...

Page 130: ...ith the fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indi...

Page 131: ...e fan speed The knob has four speed positions To increase airflow move the knob toward HI To decrease airtlow move it toward LO To turn the fan off move the knob to OFF Temperature Knob The middle kno...

Page 132: ...trument panel outlets iJ HEATB This setting directs air through the floor outlets 6fl DEFOG This settingdirects air to the heater outlets and toward the windshield 9DEFROST This setting directs air to...

Page 133: ...ts airthrough the heater floor outlets e 0 Q e DEFOG This setting directs airto the heater outlets and toward the windshield DEFROST This setting directs air toward the windshield Air Conditioning On...

Page 134: ...he engine coolantheater before starting your engine in cold weather 20 F 8 C or lower your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather The use of an...

Page 135: ...r and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan to HI for afew moments before driving This h...

Page 136: ...n the defogger off at any time by pressing the button Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape or decals across the defogger grid on the rear window LOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something e...

Page 137: ...he correct minute appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off press RECALL and the time will be displayed fora few seconds There is an initial two second delay before the clock g...

Page 138: ...d hold one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stat...

Page 139: ...ll tune tothe next higher or lower station and stay there PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14stations sevenAM and seven FM 1 Tune in...

Page 140: ...ong on each side Tdpes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the knobs for VOLUME FADE and BALjust asyou do for the radio FWD Press the SEEK r...

Page 141: ...the SCV Set the volume at the desired level As you drive the SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome road and wind noise at any particular speed Thevolume should always sound...

Page 142: ...and six FMZ 1 Press AM FM to select the band 2 Tune in the desired station by pressing TUNE or the SEEK left or right arrows 3 Press AUTO TONE to select the setting you prefer 4 Press and hold one of...

Page 143: ...sound to the front and counterclockwise for rear speakers Pressthe button again to return FADE to its stored position Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long o...

Page 144: ...d the tape to the end of the cassette reel or until you press FWD again The radio will play the last selected station while forwarding the tape The tape direction arrow will blink during FWD operation...

Page 145: ...ll autolnatically be pulled into the player If the radio is off and the ignition is on when a CD is inserted the radio will turn on and begin playing the CD It is possible to load and unload CD s with...

Page 146: ...ogo to the previous trackon the disc PROG 2 This button is active only when you have the 12 disc changer NEXT 3 Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc REV 4 Press and hold this but...

Page 147: ...SCV Set the volume at the desired level As you drive the SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome road and wind noise at any particular speed The volume should always sound the...

Page 148: ...buttons Select either the AM FMI or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the...

Page 149: ...to its stored position FADE Press this button to remove the control from its stored position Turn the control clockwise toadjust the sound to the front and counterclockwise forrear speakers Press the...

Page 150: ...the disc is at thedesired selection Release REV to resume playing FWD 6 Press and hold this button to advance rapidly within a track You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press...

Page 151: ...llow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 19...

Page 152: ...e contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position 2 Turn th...

Page 153: ...l can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts toit To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Ad...

Page 154: ...t the cassette again Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your GM dealer You may also choosea non scrubbing ac...

Page 155: ...Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going...

Page 156: ...cohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if...

Page 157: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Page 158: ...a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s...

Page 159: ...ime Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction rime Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or...

Page 160: ...p your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may...

Page 161: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The co...

Page 162: ...ng can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take...

Page 163: ...o adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then acce lerategently into the straightaway Steering in...

Page 164: ...d reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re drivi...

Page 165: ...atesit s all right to pass providingthe road aheadis clear Never crossa solid line on your side of the laneor a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic 0 Do not get too cl...

Page 166: ...get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease alittle to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don...

Page 167: ...r vehicle is skidding Learn to recognizewarning clues such as enough water ice orpacked snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake s...

Page 168: ...t things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t toss thin...

Page 169: ...vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especiallywhen going to aremote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to getbad surpris...

Page 170: ...You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud...

Page 171: ...can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected...

Page 172: ...illside or will the surface cause tire slipping Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won t have to make turning maneuvers Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path bou...

Page 173: ...our speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills 0 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to le...

Page 174: ...wheel at the 12o clock position This way you ll beable to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in...

Page 175: ...to NEUTRAL N when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear Shirring thetranster ca to NEU 1dAL N can cause yourvehicle to roll evenif the transmission is in PARK P or if you have the manual transm...

Page 176: ...all times A CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a...

Page 177: ...some things to consider 0 A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steepto drive across When you go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front...

Page 178: ...m driving across an incline that s not too steep butI hit someloose gravel and start to slide downhill What should I do A If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should...

Page 179: ...and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over Getting out on the downhill low side...

Page 180: ...will tend to sink intothe sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want t oreduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand Thiswill improve traction Ha...

Page 181: ...your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stallingcan also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able tostart your engine When yo...

Page 182: ...raking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent serv...

Page 183: ...They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds foryo...

Page 184: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder t...

Page 185: ...Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them I Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose contro...

Page 186: ...g usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive t...

Page 187: ...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...

Page 188: ...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...

Page 189: ...t done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if YOLI need it Here are some thin...

Page 190: ...t be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check...

Page 191: ...he workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down ahill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicl...

Page 192: ...f reflective warning triangles And if youwill 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 sureyou proper...

Page 193: ...ock brakes improve your vehicle sstability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want tobegin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavem...

Page 194: ...you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Put on extra clothing or wrap a bl...

Page 195: ...make it go a little faster thanjust idle That is push the acceleratorslightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery or batteries charged You will need a well charged b...

Page 196: ...AWR 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 bot...

Page 197: ...s If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they llkeep going CriUTdN r Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put thi...

Page 198: ...ing in the camper and 0 all the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But you can figure...

Page 199: ...ur vehicle and camper drive to a weigh station and weigh on the frontand rear wheels separately This will tell you the loads on your axles The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn t be more than...

Page 200: ...some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed Before you do so first contact the GM Zone Office for your area for information on such...

Page 201: ...ers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed li...

Page 202: ...h your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can alsodepend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehic...

Page 203: ...724kg 2 500 Ibs 1 135kg 3 500 Ibs 1 589 kg 5 500lbs 2497 kg 6 500 lbs 2 951 kg 7 500 Ibs 3405 kg 6 000 lbs 2724 kg 7 000 lbs 3 178kg K 1500 4WD Engine Trans Axle Ratio 4 3L Auto 3 73 4 3L Manual 5 0L...

Page 204: ...5 OL Manual 3 42 3 73 2 500lbs 1 135kg 3 500 lbs 1 589kg 5 OL Manual 3 42 3 000 lbs 1362 kg 3 73 4 000 lbs 1 800 kg 5 7L 3 42 3 73 4 10 5 500lbs 2497 kg 6 500 lbs 2951kg 7 500lbs 3405 kg 5 7L 3 42 6...

Page 205: ...3 000 Ibs 5 902 kg Fifth wheel hitch rating weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 10 000lbs 4 540 kg K 3500 4WD Engine lkans AxleRatioMax Trailer Wt 5 7L 4 10 7 500lbs 3 405 kg 6 5L Diesel Au...

Page 206: ...5 675 kg Fifthwheel hitch rating weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 10 000lbs 4 540 kg K 3500 Crew Cab 4WD Engine Tkans Axle RatioMax TrailerWt 5 7L 4 10 7 000Ibs 3 178kg 4 56 8 500 Ibs 38...

Page 207: ...nty and OwnerAssistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The...

Page 208: ...abel at the rearedge of the driver s door or see Tire Loading in theIndex Then be sureyou don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important...

Page 209: ...your vehicle s master cylinder Otherwise both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes If everything checks out this far make the brake tap at the port on the master cylinder th...

Page 210: ...m of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowlv and if pos...

Page 211: ...he possibility of engine and transmission overheating If you have an automatic transmission you should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD...

Page 212: ...es Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P for an automatic transmission or REVERSE R for a manual transmission If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a dri...

Page 213: ...trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness A seven wire harness is stored under the rear end of your vehicle between the frame rails An electrical c...

Page 214: ...your vehicle from rolling NOTICE If you have a PTO thatwill exceed 35hp installed on yourvehicle it coulddamage the transfer case or transmission When having a PTO installed on yourvehicle make sure...

Page 215: ...el drive apply the regular brakes and release the parking brake 4 Release the clutch and the regular brakes asyou normally would When you release the clutch the PTO will start Using a Transfer Case Mo...

Page 216: ...ission to THIRD 3 to start the PTO Release the regular brakes to drive the vehicle Step BumperPad If your vehicle has a rear step bumper it may be equipped with a rear step pad at the center of the bu...

Page 217: ...hey also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off But they won t flash if you re braking Press the button at the top of the steering column all th...

Page 218: ...n costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be coveredby your vehicle warranty Don t try to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it This could damage yourvehicle even if you have a manual transmi...

Page 219: ...in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets if you have this option Turn off all lamps that aren...

Page 220: ...contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water andget medical help immediately 5 Check that thejumper cablesdon...

Page 221: ...rminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one I 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a...

Page 222: ...the vehicle with the dead battery 9 10 11 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but t...

Page 223: ...og lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructionsmay not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicl...

Page 224: ...e tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle When yo...

Page 225: ...ded then therear wheels have to be supported on n dolly Rear Towing NOTICE Towing pickup models from the rear while loaded with heavy cargo may cause the frame side rails to flex sufficiently to allow...

Page 226: ...you see or hear steam coming from it Just turnit off and get everyone away from thevehicle untilit cools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening thehood I f you keep drivin...

Page 227: ...ift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD 3 for automatictransmissions If you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe d...

Page 228: ...ap C Engine Fan s A CAUTION If your vehicle has air conditioning the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and t...

Page 229: ...re is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle The coolant levelshould be at or abo...

Page 230: ...silicate free antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See EngineCoolant in the Index for more information I A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or som...

Page 231: ...are hot enough Don tspill coolant on a hat engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing...

Page 232: ...are underpressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the capwhen the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for t...

Page 233: ...system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap...

Page 234: ...adiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck I 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure c...

Page 235: ...radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck I 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any...

Page 236: ...s If a TireGoes Flat It s unusualfor atire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you...

Page 237: ...t the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatictransmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE K 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer cas...

Page 238: ...if there isone Remove thejacking equipment If you have a chassis cab referto the information from the body supplierhstaller for the location of your spare tire If you have an underbody mounted spare n...

Page 239: ...the hook near the end of the jack handle as illustrated with the DOWN marking facing you Insert the other end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet to lower th...

Page 240: ...el wrench D and the ratchet E If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you ll need thejack handle extension also Attach thejack handle and jack handle extension if needed tothe jack With the IJP...

Page 241: ...r piece with recessed nuts place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out Removing the Spare w Flat Tire and Inst 1 Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Tu...

Page 242: ...to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle Front Position Rear Position Front Position Rear Position 3 With UP on the ratchet facing you raise the vehicle by rotati...

Page 243: ...The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper tow...

Page 244: ...ten the nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeo...

Page 245: ...flat tire where the spare tire was stored For an underbody spare tire carrier stow the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier To stow the tire 1 2 3 4 5 Put the tire on the groun...

Page 246: ...ner H Hoist Cable Return the jack ratchet wheel wrench and jack extensions to their location behind the passenger s seat Secure the items and replace thejack cover if there is one G 2 and 4 Door Model...

Page 247: ...Tool Retainer E Jack and Tool Storage Box E Ratchet G Wheel Wrench H Jack I Jack Handle C E I F Chassis Cab Models A Nut 3 Retainer C Jack Handle Extension D Jack Handle Extension E Wheel Wrench E Ja...

Page 248: ...missionor other partsof the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin thewheels as little as possible Don t spin thewheels above 35 mph 55...

Page 249: ...en FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE R spinningthe wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear...

Page 250: ...traight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or others couldbe injured from the chain or cable snapping back I I NOTICE I Never usethe recovery hooks to tow...

Page 251: ...cle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to ke...

Page 252: ...esel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the Unite...

Page 253: ...cing additive called MMT If you use such fuels your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the tnalfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this happens return...

Page 254: ...auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give y...

Page 255: ...p inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise i CAUTIP I f you getgasoline on yourselfand then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spra...

Page 256: ...right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood h I C...

Page 257: ...cle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release locatedjust to the passenger side of the center of the grill Lift the l ood Before closing the hood be sure a l l fill...

Page 258: ...VORTEC 4300 5000 5700 Engine When you lift up the hood you ll see VORTEC 5700 engine shown locations for other engines similar...

Page 259: ...y T m k E Air Filter Restriction Indicator E Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Fan I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Engine OilFill K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Windshield Washer F...

Page 260: ...r D Radiator Cap E Air Filter Restriction Indicator E Engine Oil Dipstick K Brake Fluid Reservoir G Automatic Transmission Dipstick L Storage Compartment H Engine Oil Fill M Windshield Washer I Fan Fl...

Page 261: ...maintenance repair or replacement of any device orelement of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while...

Page 262: ...vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level Checking EngineOil Pull...

Page 263: ...r engine has so much oil that theoil level gets above the upper mark thatshows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap for the 4 3L S OL and the S 7L engine is...

Page 264: ...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 visco...

Page 265: ...one of these is true for you a a a a a Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to I6 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling...

Page 266: ...use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure todrain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of...

Page 267: ...ator is green no air filterservice is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced To remove the air filter unhook the retaining cl...

Page 268: ...ce Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index I Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cle...

Page 269: ...nance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to fol...

Page 270: ...be low during acold check you nwst perform a hot check before adding fluid Thiswill give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold 0 Park your vehicle on a level p...

Page 271: ...the transmission fluid 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...

Page 272: ...mission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fallon hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fl...

Page 273: ...h or6 mm to 12mm in the pedal is normal It isn t a good ideato top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid lossin this system could indicatea problem Have the system inspected...

Page 274: ...ucks Equipped with Dana Rear Axle Additional rear axle scheduled maintenance is required on 3500 HD models equipped with Dana rearaxles when they are driven under the following conditions Extreme load...

Page 275: ...e Maintenance Schedule to determine how often tocheck the lubricant See PeriodicMaintenance Inspections in the Index If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lu...

Page 276: ...ferential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 1 2 mm below the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Rec...

Page 277: ...rst use a mixture of one half d u m wwter preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreezethat meets GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM E...

Page 278: ...m NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These can be harmful Checking Coolant If your vehicle has a diesel engine se...

Page 279: ...With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engineand radiator arehot Add coolant mix at the r...

Page 280: ...tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on thecap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant...

Page 281: ...ook at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should he at the FULL COLD mark I f necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule t o...

Page 282: ...y to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer flui...

Page 283: ...k 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...

Page 284: ...ake sure the level is above MIN and below the top of the window What to 1 When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a...

Page 285: ...hicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear If you have a C 3500 HD model it has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make...

Page 286: ...does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This couldbe a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear...

Page 287: ...vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft De terrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine...

Page 288: ...e four screws from the headlamp retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlamp 4 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Install the retainer t o the headlanip and tighten the screws 2 Pull the he...

Page 289: ...embly out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Turn the bulb counterclockwiseand remove it 5 Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Plug in the electrical co...

Page 290: ...he lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Push in gently on the bulb turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket 6 Put the new bu...

Page 291: ...and remove it from the socket 5 Put the new bulb in the socket gently press in onthe 2 Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while bulb and turn it to the right untilit is tight turning the...

Page 292: ...ockwise and remove it from the lens assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 5 Put the socket back into the lens assembly a...

Page 293: ...the sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 5 Put the socket back into the si...

Page 294: ...Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL 2 Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket 3 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 4 Replace the lens and tighten the screws...

Page 295: ...the lens buIb assembly from the lens holder 2 Unplug the lens bulb assembly at the connector wire 3 Plug in a new lendbulb assembly and push the connector wire into the hole in the tailgate 4 Snap th...

Page 296: ...til it is tight Replace the bulb retainer Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws Close the tailgate Taillamps Chassis Cab Models 1 Using your hands peel the rubber seal away from the le...

Page 297: ...ce the lens and lens seal indshield Wiper Blade l Lpldcement For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly 1 1 Lift th...

Page 298: ...could have an airout and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle m the Index Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check al...

Page 299: ...n the Improved Ride Tire Pressure label located on the driver s door Weigh the vehicle to find the load on each tire and see the label for the minimum cold inflation pressures for that load 1 NOTICE 1...

Page 300: ...t Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual TireOperat...

Page 301: ...is different from your rear tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here when rotating your tires The dual tires are rotated as a pair and the inside rear tires become the outside rear tir...

Page 302: ...ndex One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires...

Page 303: ...erinflated the tire can overheat An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire You or others couldbe injured Be sure all tires including the spare if any are properly inflated Buying New Tire...

Page 304: ...ssenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwea...

Page 305: ...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 we...

Page 306: ...ehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could havea collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTI...

Page 307: ...have dual wheels or if you have a tire size other than P265 75R16 use tire chains only where legal and only whenyou must Use chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the tires o...

Page 308: ...of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to g...

Page 309: ...off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and cle...

Page 310: ...ff excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains followthe foam type instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaningvomit or urine treat the area wit...

Page 311: ...ult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry 4 Do not bleachor dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might...

Page 312: ...at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle The paint finis...

Page 313: ...m industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleanersthat are marked safe forpainted...

Page 314: ...e surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted sur...

Page 315: ...vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can createa chemical fallout Airborne pollutants canf d l upon and attack painted surfxes on...

Page 316: ...ithout scratching 1050 172 16 oz 0 473 L Tar and Road Oil Remover Also removes old waxes and polishes 1050173 16oz 0 473 L Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust and corrosion I I I 1050174 I 16 oz 0...

Page 317: ...Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specification...

Page 318: ...rotectedby an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshie...

Page 319: ...road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fus...

Page 320: ...le Illuminated Entry Module DRAC Diesel Engine Not Used Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet Air Bag System License Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Roof Marker Lamps Tailgate Lamps Front Sidemarkers Fog...

Page 321: ...tor Lamp TP2 Relay Gasoline Engine A Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Module B Power Windows The underhood fusehelay center islocated in the rear of the engine compartment near the bra...

Page 322: ...Glow plugs Diesel Engine Horn Underhood Lamps Auxiliary Fan Injectors PCM VCM Air Conditioning Ignition Switch EGR Canister Purge EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid Heated 0 2 Fuel Heater Diesel Engine Water S...

Page 323: ...r Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp Fender Marker Lamp Roof Marker Lamp License Plate Lamp Center High Mounted Stoplamp Underhood Reel Lamp Quanti...

Page 324: ...shtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror Capacities and Specifications Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 7400 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 Quantity 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 RPO Code L35 L30 L31 L29 VIN Code W M...

Page 325: ...same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM truck dealer These specificationsare for information only If you have any questions see the...

Page 326: ...ons 64 L 3500 HD Models Side Tank 23 gallons 87 L 3500 HD Models Rear Tank 18to 20 gallons 68 to 76L Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditi...

Page 327: ...our Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle i n good working condition but also helps the environment All 1 ecommendedmaintenance procedures are impo...

Page 328: ...Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop forfuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehic...

Page 329: ...trained and supported service peoplewill perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants touse are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All part...

Page 330: ...hichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 20 000 km TireRotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Shields and Underhood Ins...

Page 331: ...0 lbs only Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check or every12months whichever occurs first Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only orat ea...

Page 332: ...ropshaft splines and brake pedal springs Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C or higher or they could be damaged f 1 0 0 0 e Drive axle servi...

Page 333: ...hange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axl...

Page 334: ...occurs first 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months wh...

Page 335: ...ck the front wheel bearings orat each brake relining whichever occurs first Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shieldsand underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as...

Page 336: ...tation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper calip...

Page 337: ...fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking k I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 month...

Page 338: ...thGVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation fordamage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is aNoise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the...

Page 339: ...fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whi...

Page 340: ...00 Miles 70 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every3 months whichever occurs first...

Page 341: ...ack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shieldsand underhood insulation for damageor looseness Adjust or replace...

Page 342: ...t axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking w DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 k 0Change automatic transmission fluid and fi...

Page 343: ...51 000 Miles 85 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Elnissiorz Cmtrol Serr ice 0Lubricate chassiscomponents see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs...

Page 344: ...ction and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for pr...

Page 345: ...Only Inspect shieldsand underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is n Noise Emission Control Service Applicdde ordy to vehicles sold in the United States 0If you...

Page 346: ...rdamage or leaks Inspect fuel capgasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service T An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0Change...

Page 347: ...Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper cal...

Page 348: ...ne oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AIIElnission Conttd Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0For Two Wheel Drive vehicles...

Page 349: ...Miles 130 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AI Emission C o t m l Set vice 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 350: ...e fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months...

Page 351: ...r occurs first AI Etnissiorl Control Servic e 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first Check rear front axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constan...

Page 352: ...and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is CI Noise Ernissiot1 ControlService Applicable only to vel iclessold in the United Stclt...

Page 353: ...luidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking w DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 99 000Miles 165 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months which...

Page 354: ...nsmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly...

Page 355: ...ropshaft splines and brake pedal springs Ball joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 F 12 C orhigher or they could be damaged k k Drive axle service a e e...

Page 356: ...re rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every...

Page 357: ...engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle...

Page 358: ...ont wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace fuel filter An Emission C m r d Ser vice 3 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulatio...

Page 359: ...ake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filte...

Page 360: ...This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable onlyto vehicles sold in theUnited States DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter...

Page 361: ...r every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotati...

Page 362: ...t c Replace fuel filter AIIEmissiorz Control Service An En issionControl Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An...

Page 363: ...RVICED B Y I 67 500Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oiland filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An E1uissim Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whi...

Page 364: ...seals for leaking 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damageor looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicu...

Page 365: ...ing tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE lSERVICED BY I 90 000 Miles 150 0...

Page 366: ...oise Emission Control Service Appliccdde only to vehicles sold i n the United States I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whi...

Page 367: ...omatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore ofthese conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature re...

Page 368: ...e Oil Level Check Checkthe engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add the pro...

Page 369: ...ex for more information Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level addif needed See Manual Transmission inthe Index A fluid lossmay indicate a problem Check the systemand repair if n...

Page 370: ...rt the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Brake T...

Page 371: ...ic Transmission PARK P Mechanism Check I CAUTION When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin tomove You or otherscould be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in fro...

Page 372: ...d 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 ou...

Page 373: ...er installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chaf...

Page 374: ...ch DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOLTM orange colored silicate free antifreeze conformingto GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hy...

Page 375: ...alent Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 CategoryLB or GC LB IUSAGE Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings Differential...

Page 376: ...LB or GC LB Multi pu ose lubricant Superlube CM Part No 12346241or equivalent USAGE Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges Lat...

Page 377: ...ed after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance re...

Page 378: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 52...

Page 379: ...MaintenanceRecord ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 380: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 381: ...tions and how to report any safety defects This section includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance C...

Page 382: ...dealership orthe General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting amember of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Truck...

Page 383: ...to GMC Truck Customer Assistance 31E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 Refer to your Warranty andOwner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof Canadian andGM Overseas offices When con...

Page 384: ...d at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10miles 16 km Elnergemy Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC Tr...

Page 385: ...adside Assistance representative will ask for the following information when your call is received 0 Vehicle Identification Number VIN Name and home address Telephone number and location from which yo...

Page 386: ...loaner Bringing vehicles in late in the day for service on the next day dues not constituteovernightrepairs Gas allowance of up to 10 a day for rides provided by another person i e friend neighbor et...

Page 387: ...very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs orinterpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warr...

Page 388: ...equire you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the GMC Truck Customer Assistanc...

Page 389: ...notify us Please call us at I 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Truck Consumer Relations 31 E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or...

Page 390: ...better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and o...

Page 391: ...and Balance Tire 6 55 AluminumWheels Cleaning 6 64 Antenna 3 24 Antifreeze 6 26 Anti Lock Brakes 4 6 Brake System Warning Light 2 62 4 6 I Appearance Care 6 58 Appearance Care Materials 6 66 Arbitrat...

Page 392: ...0 CenterPassenger Position 1 28 CertificatiodTireLabel 4 42 Cargo Lamp 2 43 CassetteTape Player 3 9 3 11 CenterOverhead Console 2 46 CertificationLabel 4 42 Chains Safety 4 55 ChainsTire 6 57 Securing...

Page 393: ...2 40 DaytimeRunningLamps Indicator Light 2 67 DeadBattery 5 2 Defects ReportingSafety 8 8 DefensiveDriving 4 I Defogger RearWindow 3 6 DefogingandDefrosting 3 5 Dolby B Noise Reduction 3 I4 8 DomeLam...

Page 394: ...Fender Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 42 FillingYourTank 6 4 Filter Air 6 16 Finish Care 6 63 FinishDamage 6 64 Flashers HazardWarning 5 1 FlatTire Changing 5 21 FluidCapacities 6 76 Fluids and Lubri...

Page 395: ...Mountain Roads 4 36 Hitches Trailer 4 54 Hood Checking Things Under 6 6 Release 6 7 Horn 2 32 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 6 23 Hydroplaning 4 32 Ignition Positions 2 9 IlluminatedEntry 2 42 Inflation Tire...

Page 396: ...witch 2 32 Locks Cylinders 7 43 Door 2 4 KeyLock CylindersService 7 43 PowerDoor 2 5 SteeringColumn LockCheck 7 45 Lubricants and Fluids 7 48 LubricationService Body 7 43 LumbarControls 1 2 Maintenanc...

Page 397: ...nt Spotting Chemical 6 65 Park ShiftingInto 2 26 Parking AtNight 2 8 Brake 2 25 BrakeMechanismCheck 7 45 OverThingsThat Burn 2 29 With a Trailer 4 58 YourVehicle ManualTransmission 2 29 PassengerPosit...

Page 398: ...tion 1 28 How to Wear Properly 1 13 LapBelt 1 28 Lap Shoulder 1 13 1 31 1 34 LargerChildren 1 49 PassengerPosition 1 28 Questions and Answers 1 12 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 30 1 33 Remin...

Page 399: ...ission 2 17 2 18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 15 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 43 SignalingTurns 2 34 Restraint Systems 1 1 SIR 1 21 Skidding 4 12 Sound Equipment Adding 3 23 Specifications an...

Page 400: ...enIt sTime for New 6 52 TopStrap 1 39 TorqueLock 2 28 THEFTLOCKTM 3 2 1 Torque Wheel Nut 5 28 6 75 Towing a Trailer 4 46 Trailer Towing YourVehicle 5 7 Brakes 4 55 Driving on Grades 4 57 Drivingwith 4...

Page 401: ...vices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 58 WasherFluid Windshield 6 3 1 WashingYourVehicle 6 62 Weatherstrips 6 62 Wheel Alignment 6 55 Nut Torque 5 28 6 75 Replacement 6 55 Wrench 5 22 Window...

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