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Page 3: ...ive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem whiledriving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use Custome...

Page 4: ...ll be there if you ever needit when you reon the road If you sell the vehicle pleaseleave this manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A X9704 B First Edition ii p l C E R T I F I E D F We support voluntary technician certification WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH NationalInstitutefor AUTOMOTIVE S E R V I C E EXCELLENCE c For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Lan...

Page 5: ... back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of what s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore the warning A LAUTION I These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the cautionar...

Page 6: ...uld damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something thatcan damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be coveredby your warranty and it could be costly But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your veh...

Page 7: ...ur vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are onsome of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN c These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE...

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

Page 9: ...eryone Here AreQuestions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position SupplementalInflatable Restraint System Center Passenger Position 1 34 1 40 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides for Children and Smaller Adults 1 43 Children 1 45 Child Restraints 1 62 Larger Chi...

Page 10: ...n 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 If your vehicle has a manual bucket split bench or full bench seat you can adjust it with this lever at the front of the seat Slide the lever at the front of the seat towardthe passenger s sideto unlock it Using your body slidethe seat to whereyou wa...

Page 11: ... rearward move theknob toward the rear of the vehicle You can also raise and lower thefront and rearof the seat To raise the front of the seat move thefront lever up To lower the front of the seat move the front lever down To raise the rearof the seat move the rear lever up To lower the rearof the seat move the rear lever down If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver s side you can adjust it...

Page 12: ...ch Letgo of the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support To decrease support press and hold the rear of the rocker switch Letgo of the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support To adjust thefront seatback move the lever rearward Release thelever to lock the seatback where you want it Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an u...

Page 13: ...b because it won t be against yourbody Instead itwill be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat your pelvic bones This could cause seriousinternal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion havethe seatback upright The...

Page 14: ... The front seatback of split bench seat and bucketseats fold forward to let you access the rearof the cab To fold a front split bench or bucket seatbackforward pull thislever forward and fold the seatback forward To return the seatback to the upright position just push the seatback rearward until it latches After returning the seatback toits upright position pullthe seatback forward to make sureit...

Page 15: ...son sitting there Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked Easy Entry Seat Extended Cab Only The manual driver and passengerfront bucket seat and the manual 60 40 split bench seatof your vehicle have an easy entryfeature This makes it easy toget in and out of the rear seat On vehicles with the power driver s seat only thefront passenger s seat has the easy entryfeature I To ope...

Page 16: ...ked easy entry seat could be startledby the sudden movement and hit the wrong control or pedal causing an accident Afteryou ve usedit be sure to pushrearward on any easy entry seat tobe sure it is locked Rear Seat Extended Cab Folding theRear Seat The extended cab may have a rear folding seat which can be folded open for more seating space To use the seat 1 Pull the entire seat forward until it is...

Page 17: ...o move theseat 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 Italso tells you some things you should notdo with safety belts And it explains the SupplementalInflatableRestraint system or air bag system A CAUTION Don t let anyoneride where heor she can t wear a safety belt prope...

Page 18: ...up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you llbe in a crash If you do have a crash you don t knowif it will be a bad one A few crashesare mild and some crashes can be so seriousthat even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In manyof them people who b...

Page 19: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it ...

Page 20: ...Get itup to speed Thenstop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 12 ...

Page 21: ...ment panel or the safetybelts With safety belts you slow downas the vehicledoes You get more time tostop You stop over moredistance and yourstrongestbones take theforces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 22: ... they work with safety belts not insteadof them Everyair bag system ever offered for salehas required theuse of safety belts Evenif you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especiallyin side andother collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from A You may be an excellentdriver butif you ...

Page 23: ...iver Position This part describes the driver srestraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight P h l 3 Pick upthe latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it gettwisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until itclicks Pull up on ...

Page 24: ...ss the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pus...

Page 25: ...eck but notfalling off your shoulder What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as muchprotection this way A CAUTION You can beseriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 17 ...

Page 26: ...kled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your beltinto thebuckle nearest you A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 18 ...

Page 27: ...yinjured if your beltgoes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slideunder the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 19 ...

Page 28: ... move too far forward which would increase the chance of head andneck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could alsoseverely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen A The shoulder beltis worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulderat all times 1 20 ...

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

Page 30: ...lts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt shouldgo back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the beltis out of the way If you slam the dooron it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt ana the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughoutthe pregnancy 1 22 ...

Page 31: ...fetybelt See Driver Position earlier in this section Wheri the lap belt is pulled out all the way it will lock This is the child restraint locking featureworking normally If the belt locks let it go back all the way and start again Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System This part explains the SupplementalInflatable Restraint system or air bag system Your vehicle may have an air bag for the drive...

Page 32: ...n t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for thatperson A CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye Ifyou re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriouslyinjure you Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a cr...

Page 33: ...he system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells youif there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag SystemWorks Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel ...

Page 34: ...ween an occupant and an air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person Thepath of an inflatingair bag must be kept clear Don t put anything betweenan occupant andan air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any otherair bag covering 1 26 ...

Page 35: ... crash no one can say whether anair bag should haveinflated simply becauseof the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows downin frontal or near frontal impacts The air bag system is designed towork properly under a wide rangeof conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds es...

Page 36: ...uickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some componentsof the air bag module the steering wheel hubfor the driver sair bag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hotfor ashort time The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents in ...

Page 37: ...readiness of the system when the sensors are activated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Unless you have a Crew Cab your vehicle has a switch on the instrumentpanel that you canuse to turn off the passenger s air bag But use this switch only whenyou want to secure a rear facing child restraint at the rightfront passenger s position See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat ...

Page 38: ...system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index For up to10minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an ai...

Page 39: ...m from working properly Also the air bag system maynot work properly if you relocate anyof the airbag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modifyyourvehicle Thephonenumbersand addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Twoof the Customer Satisfaction Procedurein this manual See Custotner Satisfaction Procedure in the Index e What if I ad...

Page 40: ...Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehiclehas front and rear bench seats someone can sitin the center positions I Rear Extended andCrew Cab 1 32 ...

Page 41: ...Front All Rear Extended and Crew Cab When yousit in a centerseatingposition you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along thebelt 1 33 ...

Page 42: ...ety 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 vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehiclewho are wearing safety bel...

Page 43: ...until it clicks Don t letit 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 sureit is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if ...

Page 44: ... this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less like to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should g over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of th body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there s a sudden stop or a crash...

Page 45: ...forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Crew Cab If you have an Extended Cab see Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Extended Cab earlier in this section To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 46: ...is secure When the lap belt is pulled outall the way it will lock If it does letit go back all the way and start again If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender atthe end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 1 Pick up the latch plate andpull the belt acrossyou Don t let it get...

Page 47: ...rce 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 ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks only if there s a sudden stop or a crash You can beseriously hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The...

Page 48: ...hildren who have outgrown child restraints andfor small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outsidepassenger positionin the rearseat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s ...

Page 49: ...ts storage clip on the side of the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and pastthe belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over thebelt and insert the twoedges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 41 ...

Page 50: ...beunderthebeltandthe 1 1 guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Extended Cab or Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Crew Cab earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder 1 42 ...

Page 51: ...rovincesays children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies I CAUTION Smaller children and babies should 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 bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on thehips as it should...

Page 52: ...rash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 44 ...

Page 53: ... rightfront passenger seat If your vehicle has air bags andyou want to secure a rear facing child restraint in the rightfront passenger s seat you need to turn off the passenger s air bag See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Position in the Index for more on this including important safety information I A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right...

Page 54: ...ld be veryclose to the inflating air bag If you have a Crew Cab always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat CAUTION Continued You may however secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat Beforeyou secure a forward facing child restraint always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go Or secure the child restraint in the rear seat If you have an Ex...

Page 55: ...t position Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mindthat an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop andinjure people in the vehicle Besure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restraint has atop strap it should be anchored If you need to have ananchor installed you ...

Page 56: ...raint has one I 1 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as 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 child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the should...

Page 57: ...ile you push down on the child restraint Make sure the buckle end of the beltis pulled out all the way directions to be sure it is secure 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt andlet it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 49 ...

Page 58: ...estraint If you have an Extended Cab see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Extended Cab earlier in this section You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Buckl...

Page 59: ...tractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all theway The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 51 ...

Page 60: ...Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt See the earlier part aboutthe top strapiftbe child restraint has one Rear Extended and Crew Cab 1 52 ...

Page 61: ... Follow the instructions plate and pulling it along the belt for the child restraint 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Rear Extended and Crew Cab 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 1 53 ...

Page 62: ... is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact thechild restraint makerfor their advice about howto attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Crew Cab Your vehicle has ...

Page 63: ...e seat as far back asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats inthe Index for the child restraint 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions 4 Pick up the latch plate andrun the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show youhow If the shoulder belt goes in front of the c...

Page 64: ...ractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 56 ...

Page 65: ... front passenger s air bag But use this switch only when you want to secure a rear facing child restraint at the right front passenger s position I A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag CAUTION Continued 1 57 ...

Page 66: ...nger s air bag is off The right front passenger sair bag will remain off until you turn it back on again andthe AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that theair bag isoff A CAUTdN If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turnedoff the airbag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bagcould inflate even though the switch...

Page 67: ...in the Index 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 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt throughor around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put...

Page 68: ...Push and pull the child restraint in different retractor whileyou push downon the child restraint directions to besure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 60 ...

Page 69: ...position I I CAUTION If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off an adult or a child who is no longer an infant sitting in the right front passenger s position won t have the extra protection of an air bag In a crash theair bag wouldn tbe able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Make sure the air bag is turned onunless you are using a rear facing child restraint in the ri...

Page 70: ... the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rearseat But they needto use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out Children who aren t buckled up can strike other in a crash people whoare 1 62 ...

Page 71: ...lt but thechild is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have therestraint that belts provide If the child isso small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might w...

Page 72: ...his way in a crash the child might slideunder thebelt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen Thatcould cause seriousor fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be wornlow and snugon the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bonesin a crash 1 64 ...

Page 73: ... might keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts maynot protect you in a crash They canrip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any openedor broken air bag covers and have them repairedor replaced Theair bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash I...

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Page 75: ...g Your Gasoline Engine Engine CoolantHeater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle Four wheel Drive Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmission ModelsOnly Shifting Out of PARK P AutomaticTransmission 2 31 2 3 1 2 32 2 32 2 33 2 36 2 36 2 43 2 48 2 52 2 59 2 61 2 62 2 64 2 66 Parking Your Vehicle Manual Transmission Models Only Parking Over Th...

Page 76: ...icle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children 2 2 ...

Page 77: ...mage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have an extra key Tailgate You can open the tailgate by lifting up onits handle while pulling the tailgate toward you TOshut the tailgate firmly pushit away from you into the latch After you put the tailgateback up pull it back toward you to besure that it latches securely Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allowfor different ...

Page 78: ...en move the tailgate to the right torelease the left edge Third Door I fEquipped Reverse the above procedureto reinstall Make sure the tailgate is secure Your vehicle may beequipped witha third door that allows easier access to the rear area of anextended cab To open the third door first open the passenger sside front door Then use the handle located on the front edge of the rear door to open it Y...

Page 79: ... maynot be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your keyor the Keyless Entry System if your vehicle has this option To lock thedoor from the inside s...

Page 80: ...once Zear Door Security Locks Crew Cab With this feature you can lock therear doors so they can t be opened from the insideby the passengers Move thelever up to engage the security feature Move the lever down to return the door locks to normal operation Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle take your keys open you door and set the locks from inside Then getout and close the door 2 6 ...

Page 81: ... conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device This system hasa range of about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitterdoes not work or if you have to standcloser to...

Page 82: ...bring any remaining transmitters with 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 only four transmitters matched toit Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry tr...

Page 83: ...nsmitter does not send the samesignal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronizeyour transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneouslypress and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on thetransmitter for at least five seconds The door locks shou...

Page 84: ...st to lock it up and take your keys But whatif you have to leave your ignition key What if you haveto leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box Lock all the doors except the driver s New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern vehicle doesn t need an elaborate break in But itwill perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines Keep y...

Page 85: ...y when the ignition is turned toLOCK OFF C This position letsyou turn off the engine but still turn the steeringwheel It doesn t lock the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while theengine is off for example your vehicleis being pushed RUN D This is the positionfor driving START E This starts your engine I I A CAUTIO1 if On manual transmission vehicles turning...

Page 86: ...e key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Button of manual transmiss on vehicles unless the key release buttonis used To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles turn the keyto OFF then press the button and turn the key toLOCK Do not hold the button in while turning the keyto OFF Keeping your finger on the button pull the key straightout O...

Page 87: ...or and start the engine Your vehicle won tstart if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature 1 Without pushing the acceleratorpedal turn your ignition key to START When theengine starts let go of the key The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm NOTICE NOTICE I I I I Don t try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you coulddamage the Holding your k...

Page 88: ...rical parts oraccessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check withyour dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to doit without damagingyour vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex Engine Coolant Heater Option In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or ...

Page 89: ... three prong extension cord rated for at least 15amps How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer dependson the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying tolist everything here we ask that youcontact your GM dealer in thearea where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the bestadvice for that particular area Automati...

Page 90: ...ine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll CAUTION Continued I Don t leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t ...

Page 91: ... doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed Shifting outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Don t shiftout of PARK P or N...

Page 92: ... go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakesoff and on If you manually selectSECOND 2 the transmission will drive insecond gear You mayuse this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lowerfuel economy thanSECOND 2 You can use i...

Page 93: ...speedis reduced SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedal and shiftinto SECOND 2 Then slowly letup on the clutch pedalas you press the acceleratorpedal You can shift into SECOND 2 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come toa complete stop and it s hard to shift into SECOND 2 put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Thenshift into SECOND 2 If...

Page 94: ...ar If Equipped Here s how tooperate your transmission FIRST 1 Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedalas 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 cometo a complete stop and it s hard to shift into FIRST I put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal...

Page 95: ...le your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission Also use REVERSE R along withthe parking brake when turning off your engine and parking your vehicle A CAUTION If you skip more than one gear when you downshift you couldlose control of your vehicle And you could injure yourself or others Don t shift down more than one gear when you downshift If your speed drops below 20 mph 32kmh or if the ...

Page 96: ...4L Locking Rear Axle If Equipped If you have this feature your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does the lockingfeature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Four wheel Drive If Equipped If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can s...

Page 97: ...the right of the driver Usethis lever to shift into and out of four wheel drive The frontaxle portionof the indicator diagram willlight up whenyou shift into four wheel drive andthe front axle engages Some delay betweenshiftingand theindicator slighting is normal If the front axle light does not go out immediately after you shiftout of four wheel drive have yourdealer check your system An indicato...

Page 98: ...shift In extremely cold weather it may be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to shift into 4 WHEEL HIGH 4H To shift into or out of 4 WHEEL LOW 4L or NEUTRAL N 1 Slow the vehicleto a roll about 1to 3 mph 2 to 5 kmh and shift an automatic transmission into NEUTRAL N or with a manual transmission press the clutch pedal 2 Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion Don t pause in N...

Page 99: ...ads or in most off road situations 4LO This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction You may never need4LO It sends the maximum power toall four wheels You might choose 4LO if you were driving off road in sand mud or deep snow andclimbing or descending steephills Indicator lights in the switches show you whichsetting you are in The indicator lights will comeon briefly when y...

Page 100: ... 2HI To shift from 4LOto 4HI or 2H1 your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than3 mph 4 8k m h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N The preferred method for shiftingout of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and releasethe 4HI switch You must wait for the 4HI indicator lightto stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear If the ...

Page 101: ...replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle Always check to be sure your parking brake is fully released before you drive If you are towing a trailer and are parking on anyhill see Towing a Trailer inthe Index That sectionshows what to do first to keepthe trailer from moving If you have a 3500 HD model it is recommendedthat the propshaft mounted parking brake be burnished as...

Page 102: ...yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps that follow If youhave four wheeldrive and your transfercase is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll evenif your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL N If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in theIndex 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like th...

Page 103: ...erous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drivewith a manual transfercase shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free toroll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL...

Page 104: ...you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Automatic Transmission Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift interlock...

Page 105: ...ion in REVERSE R turn off the engine and firmly apply the parking brake If you have four wheel drive be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear Your vehicle could roll if it isn t If you are parking on a hill or if you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Parking Over Things That Burn I 2 31 ...

Page 106: ...all thewindows down to 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked AutomaticTransmission It s better notto park with the engine running But if ever haveto here aresome things to know I Idling the engine with the airsystem control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle seethe earlier Caution under Eng...

Page 107: ...ways set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P If you have four wheeldrive and yourtransfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle willbe free to roll even if your shiftlever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N Always set your parking brake Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re...

Page 108: ...be lowered without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTOfor one secondto activate the express down mode The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch To open the window partway lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position Lockout Switch Crew Cab If you have a Crew Cab and power windows the p...

Page 109: ...er from the latch plate and slide the window toward thedriver s side of the vehicle To close the window slide the window toward the passenger s side of the vehicle The latch lever will automaticallysnap locked onthe latch plate Tryto open the window withoutreleasing the latch lever to besure the windowis in the locked position Horn On air bag equippedvehicles press theair bag module in the center ...

Page 110: ...cle To tilt the wheel holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place lhrn SignaVMultifunction Lever I WIPER M I S T The lever on the left side of the steeringcolumn includesyour Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator HeadlampHigh LowBeamChanger WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasherand 0 Cruise Control If Equipped...

Page 111: ...mplete your lane change The lever will returnby itself when yourelease it If you move thelever all the way up or down andthe arrow flashes at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may notsee your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs anda blown fus...

Page 112: ...rnthe knob further to HIGH To stop the wipers movethe knob to OFF Damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage besure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they arefrozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new bladesor blade inserts Heavy iceor snow can overload your wipers ...

Page 113: ...ipe for a few seconds and theneither stop or return to thepreset speed The use ofa hood mountedair deflector may adversely affect windshield wiper and washer performance hCMJT JN I In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision ...

Page 114: ...w about 25 mph 40km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off 0 Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can t drivesafely at a steadyspeed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffk slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads 0 Cruise cont...

Page 115: ...releaseit 4 Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal Suppose you set yourcruise control ata desired speed and then you apply thebrake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to resetit Once you re going about 25 mph 40 k d h or more you can move thecruise switch fromON to RIA Resume Accelerate for about halfa secQp4 You ll go right back upto your chosen speed and stay there R...

Page 116: ...ssing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Contro Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed Whe you take yourfoot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to thecruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise controlwill work on hills depends upon your speed loadand the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelera...

Page 117: ...ate the knob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps Rotate the knob counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps Rotate the thumbwheel next to the knob up to adjust instrument panel lights Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift indicator LED displayto full intensity when the headlamps ...

Page 118: ...RL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when theignition is on When the DRLare on only your headlamps willbe 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 lightis a reminder to turn your headlamp switchon The other lamps thatcome on with your headlamps will also come on W...

Page 119: ... panel Press the ribbed top part of the switch to turn the fog lamps on Press the bottomof the switchto turn them off A light will glowin the switch when thefog lamps are on Remember fog lampsalone will not give off as much light as your headlamps Never use yourfog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps Fog lamps willgo off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams...

Page 120: ...eature When the doors are opened the dome 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 ashort period of time and will then go out Front Reading Lamps If Equipped If your vehicle has reading lamps press the button next to the lampto turn the lamp on The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction...

Page 121: ... dome lamps will remainoff when the doors are open To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again and returnit to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will comeon when you open the door Cargo Lamp Press the ribbed top part of the switchto turn the cargo lamp on Press the bottom of the switchto turn itoff The dome lamp switch must be on or one of the d...

Page 122: ...ompass If Equipped Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror When on an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirroralso includes an eight point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven ...

Page 123: ...or will display the compass heading When cleaning the mirror usea paper towel or similar material dampened withglass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on themirror as that maycause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Compass Calibration 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...

Page 124: ...nd true geographic north If not adjustedto account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Use the COMP button locatedat the bottomof the mirror 2 Press and holdthe COMP button for three seconds until a zone numberappears in the display 3 Find your current location and variance zone number on the followingzone map 4 Press the COMP button on the ...

Page 125: ...y pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want it The use of hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments may adversely affect mirror performance Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror may be convex A convex mirror s surfaceis curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles ...

Page 126: ...x To open your glove box move the button toward the passenger s side and pull thedoor open Center Overhead Console If Equipped Your vehicle may have an overheadconsole It has storage compartments inside it Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener 1 To install the garage door opener first open the co...

Page 127: ...ton on the compartment door operates the garage door opener with the compartment door closed when you press the button marked PUSH 5 Now with the compartment door closed press the button marked PUSH again to make sure the garage door opener With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right numberof pegs inplace you shouldonly have to press the PUSH button slightlyto operate the opener ...

Page 128: ...Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel To use the cupholder pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open To close the cupholder slide it back into the instrument panel Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out The rear compartment can be used to store a smallitem like abook To open the rear compartment press the release button located...

Page 129: ...Area If Equipped Your vehicle may havea console compartmentbetween the bucket seats C To open it lift the latch handle andswing the door open Your console also has a cupholderthat swingsout for the back seat passengers to use ...

Page 130: ...re is also a arawerthat slides out from the bottom of theconsole Memo Pad Holder Your vehicle may have a memo holder attached to front of the console Use to hold pads of paper or similar items the it 2 56 ...

Page 131: ...sc cases up to four cassette tape cases or any combination of these items that adds up to four Armrest Storage Compartment If Equipped Your vehicle may havea center armrest storage compartment inthe front bench seat To open it fold down the armrest and press the latch handle locatedat the front of the armrest Then let the lid pop upand swing open 2 57 ...

Page 132: ...o five compact disc cases and up to six cassette tape cases The storage compartment also has a folding writing table on topof the armrest lid To use the writing table pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward Use it to hold a padof paper and a pen 2 58 ...

Page 133: ...nstrument panel The front ashtray is located at the bottomof the instrument Then rotate the ashtray back to its originalposition panel Pull on the notchin the ashtray door to open it NOTICE If you store pa or other things that burn in your ashtrays they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and oth...

Page 134: ...y cigarettesor other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays To use thecigarette lighter push it in all the way and l go When it s ready it will pop backby itself NOTICE Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element...

Page 135: ...me visors havean extender on theinside edge When the visor is down pull the extender out for extra glare coverage at the front or side Two auxiliarypower outlets are located near the cigarettelighter Use these outlets to power mobile telephonesor other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems Some visors have mirrors with lamps If the mirror has lamps they willcome on when youli...

Page 136: ...Instrument Panel 2 62 ...

Page 137: ...ove Box J SupplementalInflatableRestraint Air Bag If Equipped K Ashtray L Cupholder M Auxiliary PowerOutlets N Storage Area or Compact Disc Player If Equipped 0 Rear Window Defogger Switch If Equipped P Passenger SupplementalInflatable Restraint Q Tilt Lever If Equipped R Parking Brake Release S HoodRelease T FuseBlock Air Bag Off Switch If Equipped 2 63 ...

Page 138: ...AKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK United States version shown Canada similar Your instrument cluster is designed tolet you know at a glance how your vehicleis running You llknow how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll needto know to drive safely and economically 2 64 ...

Page 139: ...eading when the new odometer was installed Wip 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 thetrip odometer fully pressthe reset button located near the tripodometer readout If the reset button is not fully pressed thetrip odometer may not go all the way back to zero If it doesn t you may haveto press the reset ...

Page 140: ...pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the enginejust to let you know they re working If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages canindicate when there maybe 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 warningli...

Page 141: ...ctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensors thea i rbag module the wiring and the diagnostic module For more informationon the a i rbag system see AirBag in the Index AIR BAG This light will come on when you start your engine and it willflash for afew seconds Thenthe light should go out This means the system is ready If the air bag read...

Page 142: ...sition in the Indexfor more on this including important safety information IA CAUTION If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off an adult or a child who isno longer an infant sitting in the right front passenger s position won t have the extra protection of an airbag In a crash the air bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Make sure the air bag is turn...

Page 143: ...light should come on briefly when youturn on the ignition before startingthe 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 havea problem with your charging system It could indicate a problem with the generator drivebelt or some other charging system problem Have it checked right away Driving whil...

Page 144: ...erating in the vehicle andthe engine is left at an idle for an extended period This conditionis normal since the charging systemis not able toprovide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition shouldcorrect itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging systemto create maximum power You can only drivefor a short timewith the reading in either warning zone If you mus...

Page 145: ...rning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the lightis still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warninglight will also come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay onif your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays onafter your pa...

Page 146: ... anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when youturn the ignitionkey to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there isa problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage I l l This gage showsthe engine 1 I 00 0 260 coolant temperature It also provides an indicatorof how hard your vehicle is working Duringa majority of the operation the ga...

Page 147: ...ice technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as a check to show you itis working when theigniti...

Page 148: ...he emission system malfunction by considering thefollowing Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall thefuel cap making sureto fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn...

Page 149: ...ank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turnoff have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper testequipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Oil PressureGage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds persquareinch when thee...

Page 150: ...ible and have your vehicle serviced I NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Up Shift Light If Equipped This light is used on some models with manual transmissions SHIFT The SHIFT indicator light will help you get the bestfuel economy See Shift Light or Shift Speeds in this section for more information 2 76 ...

Page 151: ... it beginsto get dark the DRLindicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps If the light comeson and stays on while you are driving it couldindicate a problem with your vehicle It could be a problem with your oil pressure coolant temperature or some other problem Check your various gagesto see if they are in the warning zones If they are have your vehicle serviced rightaway ...

Page 152: ...ththe fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage readsFULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gageindicated For example the gagemay have indicated the tank was half full but it actually tooka little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E w...

Page 153: ...and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo Radio Playing theRadio AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic ToneControl 3 15 3 16 3 20 3 21 3 23 3 24 3 25 3 26 3 26 CD Adapter Kit AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control Playing a Compact Disc in theSingleRemote Disc Player Theft Deterrent Feat...

Page 154: ...this settingto divide airflow 0 between thefloor outlets and instrument panel outlets HEATER This settingdirects air through the floor outlets w DEFOG This setting directs air to the heater outlets and toward the windshield DEFROST This settingdirects airtoward the windshield Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating systemcontrol panel controls the fan speed The knob has four speed positi...

Page 155: ...ve temperatureof the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting Move the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Move the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knobon the control panel allows you to choose thedirection of air delivery...

Page 156: ...se A C with the recirculation button pushed in turn off recirculation as soonas the vehicle reaches a comfortable interiortemperature With the A C on move the temperature knob to MAX for maximum cooling This settingalso puts the system in the recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air conditioner s performanceand your vehicle sfuel economy This setting also cools the air thefastest After th...

Page 157: ... valves Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the airconditioningfan is running unless you have the recirculationbutton pushed in For moreinformationon the recirculationbutton see Air Conditioning earlier in this section Your vehicle hasair outlets in the center andon the sides of your instrument panel You can move the outlets from side to side or up and down to direct the flo...

Page 158: ...ingsystem Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows clear Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice fromthe windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions Use DEFROST with the temperatureknob toward the red area and the fan control toward HI Rear Window Defogger If Equipped If you see lines runningacross the rear window you have a rear window defogger T...

Page 159: ...its controls to be sure you re getting the mostout of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clockfor Systems without Automatic Tone Control Press SET Within five seconds press andhold the SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appearson the display Press andhold the SEEK left arrow until the correct hour appears on thedisplay Setting the Clockfor Systems with Automatic Tone Con...

Page 160: ...ons to listen to a few seconds of each radiostation SCAN will light upon the display Press the right arrow to tune in the next higher station and press the left arrow to tune to the next lower station Press VOLUME or both SEEK buttons to stop scanning PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14stations sevenAM and seven FM Just 1 Turn the...

Page 161: ...ion is weakor noisy you may want todecrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upperknob to move the soundto the left or right speakers The middle position balancesthe sound between thespeakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound betweenthe speakers AM FM Stereo with Casset...

Page 162: ...each pushbutton In addition tothe four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttonsat the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttonsat the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two buttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the stepsfor...

Page 163: ...the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape Press the SEEK right arrow tostop reversing the tape FWD Press theSEEK right arrowto advance the cassette tape Press theSEEK left arrow tostop forwarding the tape RECALL Press this knobto switch tapesides EJECT Press this button to remove the tape or stop the tape and playthe radio If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the ra...

Page 164: ...sary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the controlall the way down Each detent on the control ring allows for more volume compensation ata faster rate of speed Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press this knob ...

Page 165: ...button is too weakfor the location you arein the radio display will show the channel number Pl P6 for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station Settingthe Tone BASS Press lightlyon this knob to release it fromits stored position Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass andcounterclockwiseto decreasebass Whenthe BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank TREB Pres...

Page 166: ...asyou do for the radio The tape symbol and a direction arrowwill be on the display whenever a tape is being played Anytime a tape is inserted the top side is selected for play first The player automatically senses if the cassettetape is metal or Cr02 and adjustsfor best playback sound For metal tapes the double D symbol will appear on the display PREV 1 Press the PREV button or the SEEK left arrow...

Page 167: ...ion or radio off To load a cassette tape with the ignition or radio off press EJECT before loading the cassette If you leave acassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damageto the tapes and player ...

Page 168: ...sly RECALL Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button When the radio is playing press this buttonto recall the station frequency SCV Your system hasa feature called Speed Compensated Volume SCV With SCV your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMI and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press this knob li...

Page 169: ...n is too weak for the location you are in the radio display will show the channel number P1 P6 for several seconds before advancing to the next preset station Setting the Tone BASS Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Turn theknob clockwise to increase bass andcounterclockwiseto decreasebass When the BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE display will go blank TREB Pres...

Page 170: ...the disc should play CD and aCD symbol willalso appear on the display Anytimeyou are playing a CD the letters CD will be next to the CD symbol If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display it could be that 0 You are driving on a very rough road Thedisc The disc is upside down should play when the road gets smoother It is dirty scratched or wet 0 It is very humid If so wait about an hou...

Page 171: ...heCD mode press this button to stop playingthe CD and play the radio The CD symbol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either AM FM1 or FM2 If the radio is turned off the disc stays inthe player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped CD AUX To switch between the player and the radio when adisc is playing press the AM FM button To return to the player pressCD AUX...

Page 172: ...to the player after approximately 30 seconds This protects the disc and player from damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons exceptfor EJECT When a disc is in the player aCD symbol will appearon the display When a disc is playing the lettersCD will appea...

Page 173: ...playing Press RECALL again withinfive seconds tosee how longthe track has beenplaying When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALLa third timeand the timeof day will bedisplayed TAPEAUX With a disc loaded in the player and the radio playing press this button once to play the compact disc To return to playing theradio press AM FM If both a cassette tape and CD are ...

Page 174: ...ith your code Press HR to makethe first one or two digits agree with your code 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secretcode you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps5 through 7 to confirm your secretcode 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to letyou know that your radio is secure The indicator by t...

Page 175: ...ode matches thesecret code you have written down The display will show indicatingthat the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remain secureduntil the correct code is entered When battery power is removed and later applied toa secured radio the radio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see U...

Page 176: ...olume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add whatyou want If you can it s very important todo it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s sy...

Page 177: ...no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads whichscrub the tape head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassette turn It is normal for thecassette to eject while cleaningbecause your unit isequipped with a cut tape feature To temporarily override this feature for vehicles with Automatic Tone Control for one inse...

Page 178: ...nd the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them intheir original cases or other protective cases and away fromdirect sunlight and dust If the surfaceof a disc is soiled dampen a clean softcloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wi...

Page 179: ...Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving Guidelines Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 32 4 32 4 34 4 35 4 35 4 37 4 4 1 4 45 4 45 4 45 City Driving Freeway Driving Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle Camper Wiring Harness Pickup C...

Page 180: ... roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they migh do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It sthe best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know w...

Page 181: ...hol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and thendrive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plansto drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person andsituation here is some general information on the problem The Blood ...

Page 182: ... other countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the UnitedStates is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course as we veseen it depends on how much alcohol isin the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research showsthat the drivingskills of m...

Page 183: ... person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that whenanyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanentlydisabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking A I CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgm...

Page 184: ... secondsor more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesightall play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could bea lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the ...

Page 185: ...rakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstill have some powerbrake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle hasanti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronicbraking system that willhelp prevent a braking skid When y...

Page 186: ... is aboutto 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 computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and co...

Page 187: ...t willtake much more effort Variable Effort Steering This system varies the amountof steeringeffort proportionateto your vehicle speed Steering is easier at lower speedsfor maneuvering and parking ease As your vehiclespeed increases the steering effort also increases At highway speeds the amountof steering effort is increased for vehicle control and stability Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s i...

Page 188: ... r y to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintaina reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerateuntil you are out of the curve and then accelerategently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking Forexample you come overa hill and find a truck stoppedin your lane ora car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child d...

Page 189: ...ctice 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 driving I IOFF ROADRECOVERY I 7 SLOWDOWN edgeof pavedsurface If the levelof the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way...

Page 190: ...sign up ahead that might indicatea turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken 0 0 center line usually indicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never crossa solid line on your sideof the lane ora double solidline even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity Forone thing f...

Page 191: ...se a littleto the right 0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time If you re being passed makeit easy for the Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enoughfriction where the tires meet the road todo what thedriver has asked In any emergency don t giveup Keep trying to steer and const...

Page 192: ...ch as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Anyanti lock brake system ABS helps avoid onlythe braking skid Driving Guidelines Off Road Driving withYour Four Wheel Drive Vehicle This off road guideis forvehicles that have four wheel drive Also see Anti Lock Brakes in the Index If your vehicle doesn t have four wheel dri...

Page 193: ...le The heaviest things should be on the loadfloor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier itemsas far forward as youcan Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t tossthings around Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the topof the seatbacks ...

Page 194: ...hicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan yourtrip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travelwith at least one other vehicle If something happensto one of them the other can h...

Page 195: ...hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending uponthe kind of surfaceyou are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances Surjiuce Obstucles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole ru...

Page 196: ...uilt the vehicle In a way off road driving requiresa different kindof alertness from drivingon paved roads and highways There are no roadsigns posted speed limitsor signal lights You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what isn t Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainlytrue for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness an...

Page 197: ...he hill that can block your path boulders trees logs or ruts What s beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you don t know It s the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptibleto the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can sa...

Page 198: ...vehicle stalls or is about A If this happens thereare some thingsyou should to stall andI can t makeit up the hill do and thereare some thingsyou must not do First here s what youshould do Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicleand keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parking brake 0 If your engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly ...

Page 199: ... goingup a hill If the hill issteep enough to stall your vehicle it s steepenough tocause you to roll over if you turn around If you can t makeit up the hill you must backstraightdown thehill Suppose after stalling I try to backdown the hill and decide I just can t doit What shouldI do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in PARK P or the manual transmission in FIRST 1 and turn off the en...

Page 200: ... times I aCAUTIO 0 0 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 hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Are there some things I should not do when A Yes These are important because if you ignore them driving downa hill you could lose control an...

Page 201: ... much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an e e incline puts more weighton the downhillwheels This could causea downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways...

Page 202: ...alling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side evenif the door thereis harder to open If you get out on the downhillside and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you haveto walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over Getting out on the downhill l...

Page 203: ...action Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy tolose control On wet ice forexample the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficultbraking can cause you to slide out of control Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or s...

Page 204: ... away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water After Off RoadDriving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operationin mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing anduneven bra...

Page 205: ... 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may needto slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in ...

Page 206: ...ark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside andout Glare at night is made much worse by dirton the glass Even the insideof the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty g...

Page 207: ...t is to see Evenif your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape a heavy rain can make it harderto see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wiseto keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they showsigns of streakingor missing areas o...

Page 208: ...he vehicle After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakeswork normally Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even going through somecar washes cancause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoidpuddles But if you can t try to slowdown before you hitthem 4 30 ...

Page 209: ... usually happensat higher speeds There just isn t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE 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 underbody of you...

Page 210: ...ave time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green lightas 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 youstart to move check both waysfor vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of trafficon them Yo...

Page 211: ...amp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine whereyou 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 speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slowe...

Page 212: ...your vehicle ready for along trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done beforestarting out Of course you ll find experienced and able serviceexperts in GM dealershipsall across North America They ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it Here are some thingsyou can check beforea trip 0 0 0 0 a WindshieldWasher Fluid Is the reservoir full Are a...

Page 213: ...ave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that itcan happen Then hereare some tips 0 e 0 Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep youreyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest...

Page 214: ...oasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot thatthey wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill 0 0 0 0 Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower...

Page 215: ...ctive warning triangles And if youwill be driving under severeconditions include a small bagof sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properlysecure these items in yourvehicle Driving onSnow 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 yourtires and the roa...

Page 216: ...nti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you makea hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have ananti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock inthe Index Mow greater followingdistanceon any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hita spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear r...

Page 217: ...t you are near help and youcan hike through the snow Here are some things todo to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blanketsor extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under yourclothing to keep wa...

Page 218: ...makeit go a little faster thanjust 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 restartthe vehicle and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for awhile If you havea diesel engine you may have to run it ata higher speedto get ...

Page 219: ... To find out the actual loads on your front and rearaxles 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 sidesof the centerline Never exceed theGVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out 1CAUTION Inthecaseofadenstoporcollisio...

Page 220: ...he cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly 0 Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats 0 Don t leave an unsecuredchild restraint in your vehicle 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can 0 Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to If you put things inside your vehicle li...

Page 221: ...amper and all the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehiclecan carry It doesn t include the weightof the people inside But you can figure about 150lbs 68 kg for each seat The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle s CWR Refer to the Truck Camper Loading Information label in glove box for dimensions A and B as shown inthe following illustr...

Page 222: ...ded your vehicle and camper drive to a weigh station and weigh the front and 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 either of the GAWRs The total of the axle loads should not be more than the GVWR Open your driver s door and look at the CertificationRire label to find out your GAWR and GVWR If you ve gone over ...

Page 223: ...that 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 Officefor your area for informationon suchconversions specific to this vehicle See the Warranty and OwnerAssistance booklet for Zone Office Owners shouldbe aware that as manufactured there aredifferencesbetween a chassis cab and a pickup wit...

Page 224: ...dthis section carefully before you pull a trailer If YouDo Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do hereare some important points 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions havingto do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where youlive but also where you ll bedriving A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincial police Consider usinga swa...

Page 225: ...your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle Use one of the following charts to determinehow much your vehicle can weigh based upon your vehicle model and options Maximum trailer weight iscalculated assuming the driver and one passenger are inthe tow vehicleand it has all the required trailering equipment The...

Page 226: ... 043 kg 5 500 lbs 2497 kg 2 000 lbs 908 kg 3 000 lbs 1 362 kg 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 6 000 lbs 2 724 kg 7 000 lbs 3 178 kg 6 000 lbs 2 724 kg 7 000 lbs 3 178kg K 1500 4WD Engine Trans 4 3L Auto 4 3L Manual 5 0L Auto 5 0L Manual 5 7L 6 5L Diesel Axle Ratio 3 73 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 Max TrailerWt 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 2 500 lbs 1 135 kg 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg 6 000 lbs 2724 kg 2 500 lbs...

Page 227: ... kg Fifth wheel hitchrating weight distributing hitch rating is limited to9 000 lbs 4 086kg Fifth wheel hitchrating weight distributinghitch rating is limited to10 000lbs 4540 kg 6 5L Diesel Engine Trans AxleRatioMax TrailerWt 5 7L 3 73 6 000 lbs 2 724 kg 4 10 7 500 lbs 3 405 kg 3 42 6 000 lbs 2 724 kg 4 10 8 000 lbs 3 632 kg 7 4L Auto 3 73 8 500 lbs 3 859 kg 4 10 10 500 lbs 4767 kg Fifth wheel hi...

Page 228: ...767 kg 4 56 12 500 lbs 5 675 kg Fifth wheel hitchrating weight distributing hitch rating is limitedto 10 000Ibs 4 540 kg Engine Trans AxleRatioMax Trailer Wt 5 7L 4 10 7 000 lbs 3 178 kg 6 5L Diesel 4 10 7 500 lbs 3 405 kg 7 4L 4 10 10 000lbs 4 540 kg 4 56 12 000lbs 5 448 kg Fifth wheel hitch rating weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg 4 50 ...

Page 229: ...bs 5675 kg Fifth wheel hitchrating weight distributing hitch rating is limitedto 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg K 3500 Crew Cab 4WD 6 5L Diesel 7 4L Engine Trans AxleRatioMax Trailer Wt 5 7L 4 10 6 500 lbs 2 951 kg 4 56 8 000lbs 3 632 kg 4 10 7 500 lbs 3 405 kg 4 10 10 000lbs 4540kg 4 56 12 000Ibs 5 448kg Fifth wheel hitch rating weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 10 000lbs 4540 kg 4 51 ...

Page 230: ...General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding i...

Page 231: ...he rear edge of the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle includingthe weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roadsare a few reasons whyyou ll need the right hitch Hereare some rulesto follow 0 If you use a step bumper hitch your bumper ...

Page 232: ...om 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 th port on the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a cert...

Page 233: ...Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left justmove that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowlyand if possible have someoneguide you NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp...

Page 234: ... of engine and transmission overheating If you have an automatic transmission you can tow in AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a You may wantto shift the transmissionto THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer it s better not to use FIFTH 5 gear Just drive in FO...

Page 235: ...apply your parking brake and shift into PARK P for an automatic transmission or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL N 6 Release the regular brakes c It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can roll If ...

Page 236: ...trip Trailer Wiring Harness A seven wire harness is stored under the rear end of your vehicle between the frame rails An electrical connector willneed to be installedat the trailer end of the harness by a qualified electricaltechnician For additionaltrailer wiring and towing informationplease consult your GM dealer Securely attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strap it to your vehicle sf...

Page 237: ... will exceed 35 hp installed on yourvehicle it could damage the transfer case or transmission When havinga PTO installed on your vehicle make sure that it will not exceed 35hp Before usinga PTO refer to the manufacturer s or installer s instructions I NOTICE Using a PTO while operating inone place before the vehicle has reached normal operating temperature can damage the transfer case or transmiss...

Page 238: ...ilethe vehicle is moving 1 Hold the clutch pedal down 2 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL N 3 EngagethePTO 4 Shift the transmissioninto the gear you want 5 Release the clutch as you normally would When you release the clutch the PTO willstart Using a Transfer Case Mounted Power Take Off Manual Transmission 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hold the clutch pedal down Set the parking brake Shift the transfer case into ...

Page 239: ...Release theregular brakes to drive the vehicle Disengaging a Power Take OFF 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Put the transmission inPARK P 3 Release the PTO 4 Restart the engine Step Bumper Pad If your vehicle has a rear step bumper it may be equipped with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper If you will be using the bumper to towa trailer you must removethe center cutout circle to install the tra...

Page 240: ...b NOTES 4 62 ...

Page 241: ... road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 11 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating GasolineEngine Cooling System GasolineEngines Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 13 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 22 5 34 5 11 ...

Page 242: ...if you re braking Press the button at the top of the steering column all the way downto make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warningflashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work 5 2 ...

Page 243: ...ehicle warranty Don t try to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it This coulddamage yourvehicle even if you have a manual transmission And if you have an automatic transmission it won t start thatway Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enoughelectricity to burn you If you don t follo...

Page 244: ... transfer case is notin NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps that aren t neededas well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio I NOTICE If you leave yourradio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be cover...

Page 245: ...tains acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Check that thejumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you couldget a shock The vehicles couldbe damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive an...

Page 246: ... terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 6 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one ...

Page 247: ...the dead battery It goes toa heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust asgood there but thechance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 9 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile ...

Page 248: ...d since it was factory new by adding suchthings as fog lamps aero skirting or special tiresand wheels these instructions may not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service 0 That your vehicle has rear wheel drive or that it has the four wheel drive option 0 The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can move the shift leverf...

Page 249: ... on I CAUTION tA vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly securedwith chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed vehicle Don t have your vehicle towedon the ...

Page 250: ...on key to the OFF position 2 Engage the parking brake 3 Clamp the steering wheelin a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Donot use the vehicle s steeringcolumn lock forthis 4 5 6 7 Turn the ignition keyto the OFF position Engage the parking brake Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not us...

Page 251: ...ng pickup models from the rear while loaded with heavycargo may cause the frame side rails to flex sufficiently to allow the pickupbox to contact the cab and could causedamage to the cab and orbox Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine You will find a coolant temperaturegage on your vehicle s instrumentpanel If your vehicle hasa diesel engine see Engine Overheating in the Diesel Engine Supplement 5 11...

Page 252: ...atch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool I NOTICE I f your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the...

Page 253: ...g doesn tcome back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push the accelerator until the engine speed isabout twice as fastas normal idle speed Bring theengine speed backto normal idle speed after two or three minutes Now seeif the warning stops But then if you still have the warning turn oflthe engine an...

Page 254: ...be at or above the COLD mark If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system I Heater and radiator hoses and otherengine parts canbe veryhot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be...

Page 255: ...nk See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information I Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plainwater or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix CAUTION Continued With plain wateror the wrong mix your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat wa...

Page 256: ...parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant ona hot 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 you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly tothe radiator but besure the cooling system cool beforeyou do it is 5 16 ...

Page 257: ... are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap ishot Wait for the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap I 5 17 ...

Page 258: ...and upper radiator hose is no longer hot T u r n the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down asyou turn it Remove the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left ...

Page 259: ...tor with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture upto the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tankto the COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off ...

Page 260: ...diator filler neck may be lower If the levelis lower add more of the properDEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck f 8 Then replace the pressurecap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressurecap line up like this 5 20 ...

Page 261: ...sengages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusualfor a tire to blow out while you redriving especiallyif you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you shouldever have a blowout here are a few tips about whatto expect and whatto do If a front tire fails the flat tire willcreate a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off...

Page 262: ...ng 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever inPARK P or shift a manual transmission toFIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL N 4 Turn off the engine CAUTION Continued To be even more certain thevehicle won t move you can putblocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from t...

Page 263: ...ger s seat Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove the jack cover if there is one Remove the jacking equipment If you have achassis cab refer to the information from the bodysupplierhstaller for the locationof your spare tire You ll use thejack handle and the ratchetto remove the underbody mounted spare tire 5 23 ...

Page 264: ... ratchet to the hook near the end of thejack handle as illustrated with theDOWN marking facingyou Insert the other end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoistshaft Turn the ratchetto lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the ratchet until the spare tire can pulled out from under the vehicle When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the endof the cableso it ca...

Page 265: ... the jack handle extension B thejack handle C the wheel wrench D and the ratchet E If the flat tire is on the rearof the vehicle you ll need thejack handle extension also Attach thejack handle andjack handle extension if needed to the jack 5 25 ...

Page 266: ...e wheel wrench and ratchet to remove them Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise with DOWN facing you to a remove the wheel nutcaps Then takeoff the hub cap If the wheelalso has a trim ring use the wheel wrench to pry along theedge and removeit If the wheel hasa smooth center piece place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out 5 26 ...

Page 267: ...thejack on the frame behind theflat tire If the flat tire is on the rear positionthejack on the rear axle between the spring and the shock absorber I AC Getting undera vehicle when it isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising yourvehicle with the jack improperly position...

Page 268: ...cle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrenchclockwise Raise the vehiclefar enough off the ground so there is enough roomfor the sparetire to fit 4 Removeallthewheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 Remove any rustor dirt from the wheelbolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 28 ...

Page 269: ...le In an emergency you can use a clothor a papertowel 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 b CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 6 Replace the wheel nuts with the roundedend of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by...

Page 270: ...ockwise A CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to anaccident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts Ifyou have to replace them be sure toget new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can andhave the nuts tightenedwith a torque wrench to the proper torque See Capacities and Specifi...

Page 271: ...ith plastic wheel nut caps tighten the caps until they are finger tight then tighten them an additional one half T I with the ratchetand wheel wrench Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Stor...

Page 272: ...sert the other end on an angle through the hole in therear bumper andinto the hoist shaft Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the ratchet until there are two clicks or ratchets The spare tire hoist cannot be over tightened Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does not move I Lower Raise H r F e E A Hoist Assembly B Ratchet C Ja...

Page 273: ...tension D Wheel Wrench E Jackand Tool Storage Box E Ratchet G Jack Handle H Tool Retainer A Nut B Jack and Tool Cover C Jack Handle Extension D Tool Retainer Extended Cab Models E Ratchet G Wheel Wrench H Jack I Jack Handle E Jack and Tool Storage Box ...

Page 274: ...to spin your wheels toofast The method knownas rocking can helpyou get out when you re stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION I I If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmissionor other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could causean engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possib...

Page 275: ...h a manual transmission between FIRST 1 or SECOND 2 and REVERSE R spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and presslightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmissionis in gear If that doesn t get you outafter a few tries you may needto be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towi...

Page 276: ... straight out Never pull onthe hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or otherscould be injured from the chain or cable snapping back I I NOTICE I Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehiclecould bedamaged and it would not be covered by warranty 5 36 ...

Page 277: ...the Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil Gasoline Engine Air CleanerFilter Gasoline Engines Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Gasoline Engine Thermostat 6 33 6 33 6 35 6 39 6 39 6 49 6 50 6 59 6 60 6 64 6 68 6 69 6 70 6 75 6 76 6 78 Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb R...

Page 278: ...ications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should keepa record withall parts receipts andlist the mileage and the date of any service workyou perform See Maintenance Record in the Index I You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a veh...

Page 279: ... less than87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re acceleratingor driving up ahill That s normal and you don t haveto buy a higher octanefuel to get rid of pinging It s th...

Page 280: ...nes may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode NOTICE Continued INOTICE Continued I metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be c...

Page 281: ...hassis cab model refuel the front tank first or in instances whenonly a partial fuelfill is desired An automatictransfer mechanism will maintain approximately equal fuel levels in both tanks so no switching is required by the operator i P ION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep...

Page 282: ...ng the cap inside the fuel filler door To take off the cap turnit slowly to the left counterclockwise While refueling vehicles equipped with the VORTEC 4300 engine let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel filler neck 6 6 ...

Page 283: ...to stop Then unscrew the capall the way When you putthe cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear aclicking sound Make sure you fully installthe cap NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure toget the right type Your dealer canget one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and yourfuel tank andemissions system might be damaged Be careful not to spill gas...

Page 284: ...ot running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan t 4 Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start afire These include liquids like gasoline or diesel fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or otherscould be burned Be careful not todrop orspill things that will burn onto a hotengine ...

Page 285: ...hicle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hoodrelease locatedjust to the passenger s side of the center of the grill Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Pull down the hood and close it firmly 6 9 ...

Page 286: ... VORTEC 4300 5000 5700 Engine When you lift up the hood you ll see VORTEC 5700 engine shown locations for other enginessimilar 6 10 ...

Page 287: ...ant Recovery Tank E Air Filter Restriction Indicator F Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Fan I Power SteeringFluidReservoir J EngineOilFill K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir M Fuse Relay Center 6 11 ...

Page 288: ...3 B 6 12 ...

Page 289: ...er D Radiator Cap E Air Filter Restriction Indicator E EngineOilDipstick G Automatic Transmission Dipstick H Engine Oil Fill I Fan J Power Steering Fluid Reservoir K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir M FuseRelay Center 6 13 ...

Page 290: ... repair or replacement of any deviceor element of design incorporated into any new vehiclefor the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or whileit is in use or 2 The use of the vehicle after such deviceor element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among thoseacts presumed to constitute tamperingare the acts listed below Insul...

Page 291: ...the engine 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 show the actual level Checking EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth then pushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Oil If the oilis at or below the ADD mark then you ll need to a...

Page 292: ...0 and 5700engines are located on the driver s side engine valve cover your engine could be damaged I The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 7400 engine is located at the front of the engine Be sure tofill it enoughto put the level somewherein the proper operatingrange Push the dipstickall the way back in when you re through If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symb...

Page 293: ...umbers onan oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area wh...

Page 294: ...aintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500miles 12500 k m or 12months whichever occurs first Drivinga vehicle witha fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements thatmay be unhealthyfor your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin f...

Page 295: ...and needsto be serviced The indicator is located in the air intake tube between the air cleaner and theengine See Owner Checks andServices in the Indexto determine when to check the indicator If the areainside the clear sectionof the indicatoris green no air filter service is required When thearea inside the indicator is orange andCHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced 6 19 ...

Page 296: ... dirt as possible Clean thefilter sealingsurface of the duct and the filter housing Install the new filterby pushing itall the wayto the stop on theduct Install the duct and the filter into the air cleaner housing Make sure that the ductfits properly into the housing Install the cover and fasten the two retaining clips After theair filter is properly serviced the indicator should be reset Push the...

Page 297: ... have theair cleaner in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good timeto check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both thefluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle sCVWR is over 8 600or if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outs...

Page 298: ...ch is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Checking Transmission Fluid Hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperaturesare above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steadyfor 10 minutes Then follow the hot check procedures Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after...

Page 299: ...e seconds ineach range Then position the shift lever inPARK P Then without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 0 Let the engine run at idlefor three minutes or more 1 The red transmission dipstick handle is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger s side Flip the handleup and then pullout the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the...

Page 300: ... the transmission fluid HOT A COLD check is used onlyas a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area fora hot check It doesn t takemuch fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Don t ove ZZ NOTICE We recommend youuse only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especiallyfor your automatic transmission Damage ...

Page 301: ...r transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting afire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level onlywhen your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enoughfor you to rest yourfingers on the transmissioncase Then follow t...

Page 302: ...off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired Refer to the Maintenance y k I Schedule Owner Checks and Services to determine how often you should check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the properfluid See Owner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubrican...

Page 303: ...ped withDana rear axles when they are driven under the following conditions Extreme loading at or near GVWR or trailer Operation above 45 mph 70 km h for extended towing and periods oftime Vehicles used in anyof these conditions require the rear axle lubricant be changed every 30 000 miles 50OOO km Fluid capacityis 4 12 quarts 3 9 L Four wheelDrive Most lubricant checks inthis section also apply t...

Page 304: ...o the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottomof the filler plug hole you ll needto add...

Page 305: ...xplains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If youhave a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and the propercoolant for your vehicle will 0 Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature 0 Let the warning ga...

Page 306: ...ur enginecould get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine couldcatch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water andDEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater co...

Page 307: ...level should be up to the HOT mark or a little higher A CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture ...

Page 308: ...be tightly installed t prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlledby a thermostat in theengine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through theradiator until thecoolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your...

Page 309: ...he cap and completelytighten it Then remove thecap again and look at the fluid level on thedipstick The level should beat the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enoughfluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hosesand seals Windshield Wash...

Page 310: ...sher 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 washerfluid 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 radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can...

Page 311: ...es won t workwell or won t work at all So it isn ta good idea to top off your brakefluid Adding brakefluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get newbrake linings You should add or remove brakefluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system I If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine Th...

Page 312: ...d below the top of the window What to Add When youdo need brakefluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme ll GM P a r t No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around thecap before removingit This will help keep dirt from enteringthe reservoir A CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your bra...

Page 313: ...l disc brakes without wearindicators If you ever hear a brake rubbing noise have the brake linings inspected If yourpickup is not a C 3500 HD model it has front disc brakes and reardrum brakes Disc brake pads except C 3500 HD models have built in wear indicators that makea high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound maycome and go or be heard all theti...

Page 314: ...es not return to normal height or if there isa rapid increasein pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you makea brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust themby backing up and firmly applyingthe brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking sys...

Page 315: ...s be sure that allthe lamps are off and theengine isn t running See Replacement Bulbs in the Index for the proper typesof bulbs to use Halogen Bulbs Batteries haveacid that can burn you and gas that canexplode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn howto prepare your vehicle f...

Page 316: ...eam Lamps 1 Removethe four screws from the headlamp retainer 4 Plug in the new headlamp and putit in place 5 Install the retainerto the headlamp and tighten the screws 2 Pull the headlampout and remove the retainer 6 40 ...

Page 317: ...ns assembly out 3 Unplugthe electrical connector 4 Turn thebulb counterclockwise and remove it 5 Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it to 6 Plug in the electrical connector the right until itis tight 7 Put the headlamp lens assembly backinto the vehicle Install and tighten the two screws ...

Page 318: ...of the lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the socketout of the lamp assembly 5 Push in gentlyon the bulb turnit counterclockwise and removeit from the socket 6 Put the new bulb into the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight 7 Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until it locks 8 Put the parkinghum sign...

Page 319: ...ocket counterclockwise 4 Push in gently on the bulb turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket 5 Put the new bulb into the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Put the socket back intothe lamp assembly and turn it to the right until it locks 7 Put the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly backinto the vehicle andtighten the screws ...

Page 320: ... fender 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lens assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight outof the socket 4 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in untilit is tight 5 Put the socket back into the lens assembly and turnit clockwise to tighten it 6 Replace the lens and tightenthe screws 6 44 ...

Page 321: ...n the sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket 4 Put a new bulbinto the socket and push itin until it is tight 5 Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly and turnit clockwise to tighten it 6 Replace the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly and tighten the screws ...

Page 322: ...Center High MountedStoplamp CHMSL 2 Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket I 4 Replace the lens and tighten the screws 6 46 ...

Page 323: ...tly pry thelensbulb assembly from the lens holder 2 Unplug the lensbulb assembly at the connector wire 3 Plug in a new lensbulb assembly and push the connector wireinto the hole in the tailgate 4 Snapthe lensbulb assembly into the lens holder Taillamps PickupModels 1 Openthe tailgate n 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pullout the lamp assembly 3 Removethescrew...

Page 324: ...t is tight 6 Replace the bulb retainer 7 Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten 8 Closethetailgate the screws Taillamps ChassisCab Models 1 Using your hands peel the rubber seal away from the lens 2 Lift the lens off the lamp assembly P 3 Slide the socket outof the lamp assembly 6 48 ...

Page 325: ...e lens and lens seal Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly I A I I A I 1 Lift the wiper arm and rotatethe blade until it is 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly facing away from the windshield toward the driver s side of thevehicle 3 Install a new blade by r...

Page 326: ...and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such aswhen you hit apothole Keep tires at the...

Page 327: ...m cold inflation pressures for a typical reduced loadare printed onthe Improved Ride Tire Pressure label located on thedriver s door Weigh the vehicle tofind the load on each tire and see the label for the minimum cold inflation pressures for that load NOTICE Don t let anyonetell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enoughair underinflation you ca...

Page 328: ...soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this sectionfor more information If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual TireOperation later inthis section The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important Se...

Page 329: ...the same as your rear tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here whenrotating your tires The dual tires are rotated as a pair and theinside rear tires become theoutside rear tires When you install dual wheels be sure the vent holes in the inner and outer wheelson each side arelined up After the tires have beenrotated adjust the front and rear inflationpressures as shown on th...

Page 330: ...Index One wayto tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if anyof the following statements are true 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire 0 You can see cord or fabric sh...

Page 331: ...ga Flat Tire in the Index for more information If you operate your vehicle witha tire that is badly underinflated the tire can overheat An overheated tire can lose air suddenlyor catch f i r e You or others could be injured Be sure all tires including the spare if any are properly inflated The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire PerformanceCriteria Specification TPC Spec num...

Page 332: ...passenger cars and light trucksmay vary with respectto these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150would wearone a...

Page 333: ...Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longesttire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignmentand wheel balancingare not needed However ifyou notice unusualtire wear or your vehiclepulling one way or the other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your whee...

Page 334: ... clearanceto the body and chassis Whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index See Changing aFlat Tire in the Indexfor more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting aused wheel on your vehicle isdangerous You can t know how...

Page 335: ...stened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slowdown u n t i l it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning productscan be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match...

Page 336: ...often A soft brush may be used if stainsare stubborn 4 Use solvent type cleaners in a well ventilated area 5 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire only If you use them don tsaturatethe stained area area immediatelyor it will set Using Foam TypeCleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the areato remove any loose dirt 2 Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim alon...

Page 337: ...en treated withScotchgard Fabric Protector a3M product It protectsfabrics by repellingoil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet oftento keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains cau...

Page 338: ...pe off excess stain 2 Clean withcool water and allow to dry 3 If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Use warm water anda clean cloth 0 Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have todo it more than once 0 Things like tar asphaltand shoe polish will stain if you don t get themoff quickly Usea clean cloth anda vinylAeather cleaner See your dealer for this product Cleaning L...

Page 339: ...g decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scrapedoff later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger elementmay be damaged Any temporarylicense should not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiperblade chatte...

Page 340: ...ed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressurecar washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarmor cold water a soft cloth and a liquid hand dishor carwashing mild detergent soapto clean exterior lamps and lenses...

Page 341: ...olish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use specialcare with aluminumtrim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steamor caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metalparts Aluminum or Chrome Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheelsclean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse withclean wa...

Page 342: ...t metal repair or replacement makesure the body repair shop appliesanti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosionprotection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratchesin thefinish should be repaired right away Bare metal willcorrode quickly and maydevelop into a major repairexpense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials avail...

Page 343: ...underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather andatmosphericconditiow n cr ite a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack paintedsurfaceson your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and smallirregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although nodefect in the paintjob causes this GM will rep...

Page 344: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 68 ...

Page 345: ...hicle Certificationand Service Parts labels and thecertificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VINis the engine code This code will help youidentify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on theinside of the glove box It s very helpfulif you ever need to order parts Onthis label is yourVI...

Page 346: ...is protected byan internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on andoff or in some cases to remain off I f this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit breaker anda fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stopuntil the motorcools If the overload is caused by so...

Page 347: ...ge Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio orcigarette lighter and useits fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as youcan Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on thedriver s side edge of the instrumentpanel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block You can remove fuses with a fuseextractor The fuse extractor is mou...

Page 348: ...oolant Module 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 Lamp Relay Door Switch Illumination Fender Lamps Headlamp Switch Illumination Air Bag System Wiper Motor Washer Pump A C A C Blower High Blower Relay Power Amp Cigarette Lighter Door Lock ...

Page 349: ...or Lamp TP2 Relay GasolineEngine Power DoorLock Six Way Power Seat Keyless EntryModule Power Windows Underhood Fusemelay Center The underhood fusehelay center is located in the rear of theengine compartment near the brakefluid reservoir Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the fuse block You can removefuses with a fuse extractor Thefuse extractor is mounted to the interiorfuse block To ...

Page 350: ...WER STOP HAZ Usage Fuel Solenoid Diesel Engine Glow plugs Diesel Engine Horn Underhood Lamps Auxiliary Fan Injectors PCMNCM Air Conditioning lgnition Switch EGR Canister Purge EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid Heated 02 Fuel Heater Diesel Engine Water Sensor Diesel Engine Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch Fog and Courtesy Fuses Battery FuseBlock Busbar Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Anti Lock Brake Module ...

Page 351: ...ck up Lamp Fender MarkerLamp Roof Marker Lamp License Plate Lamp Center High Mounted Stoplamp Underhood Lamp Underhood Reel Lamp 2 4 194 2357NA 2 2 3057 3057 1 1 3156 194 194 194 921 93 232 Interior Lamps Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Door Courtesy Lamps Four Wheel Drive Indicator Four Wheel Drive Shift Lever Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror Quantity 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1...

Page 352: ... and Tires Model C 1500 K 1500 andC K 2500 C K 2500 w C6P C K 3500 Single Rear Wheels C K 3500 Dual Rear Wheels C 3500 HD Front C 3500 HD Rear Tire Pressure Description Torque 5 bolts 14mm 140 lb ft 190N m 6 bolts 14mm 140lb ft 190Nam 8 bolts 14mm 140 lb ft 190N m 8 bolts 14mm 140lb ft 190N m 8 bolts 14mm 140 lb ft 190N m 5 bolts 5 8 in 175 lb ft 240N m 10 bolts 5 8 in 175lb ft 240 N m See theCert...

Page 353: ...ve any questions see the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications VIN Code Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Type Wiper Blade Length W PF52 A1300C CV746C 41 932 GF626 22154886 Trico 18inches 45 0 cm M PF1218T A1300C CV796C 41 932 GF626 22154886 Trico 18 inches 45 0 cm AC part number GM part number Use a P...

Page 354: ...hecked See Engine Oil in theIndex Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 7400 VIN W M R J Quantity with Filter 5 quarts 4 8 L 5 quarts 4 8 L 7 quarts 6 5 L 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Oil filter should be changed at every oil change Add one additional quart 946 L for C 3500HD Models Quantity 26 gallons 98 L 34 gallons 128L 34 gallons 128L 22 gallons 83 L 18 gallons 68L 22 gallons 83 L 18 gallons 6...

Page 355: ...ty dependabilityand emission control performance 7 2 7 4 7 7 7 3 1 Introduction Part A ScheduledMaintenance Services Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule Long Trip CityMaintenance Schedule 7 45 7 49 7 5 1 7 54 art B Owner Checks and Services artC Periodic Maintenance Inspections art D Recommended Fluids andLubricants a r tE Maintenance Record ...

Page 356: ...are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof 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 Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties ...

Page 357: ...publishes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspectionsthat yourGM dealer s service departmentor another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Flui...

Page 358: ...ainedand supportedservice people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluidsand lubricants to use are listed in P a r tD Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts shouldbe replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle These schedulesare for vehicles that 0 0 0 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You wil...

Page 359: ... Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs fmt Short Trip City Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection GVWR above 8 500 lbs only Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Every30 000Miles 50000km Fuel Fi...

Page 360: ...0Miles 25 OOO km Shieldsand I 1Long Trip Highway Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack 2WD only or at each brake relining whichever occurs fiist Transmission Service vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only Every 60 000Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection E...

Page 361: ...nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brakecable guides rear driveline c...

Page 362: ...very 15 000miles 25 000 km More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy duty or off road use 3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overloadtrailer towing conditions and high speed above45 mph or 70 km h conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid changed every 30 000miles 50OOO km See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section 3 000 Miles 5 000...

Page 363: ...joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle...

Page 364: ...stant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check...

Page 365: ...y to vehicles sold in the United States I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See...

Page 366: ...for leaking See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add flui as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote I7Rot...

Page 367: ...See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0For Two Wheel Drivev...

Page 368: ...e United States 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlSewice Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed ...

Page 369: ...ern and additional information See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocityjoints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 39 000 Miles 65000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle f...

Page 370: ...oints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first Se...

Page 371: ...nly to vehicles sold in the United States DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 48 000 Miles 80000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfiont axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See foot...

Page 372: ... these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transmissionfluid doesn t require change delivery service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ...

Page 373: ...oints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Ti...

Page 374: ...ty joints and axle sealsfor leaking See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 60 000Miles 100000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking...

Page 375: ...n the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote inspection Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and An Emission Control Service 0Conduct evaporative control system condition Check that the purgevalve works properly if equipped Replace as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap...

Page 376: ...axle seals for leaking See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 66 000 Miles 110 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leakmg See footnote ...

Page 377: ... seals for leaking See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE 3 SERVICED BY 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rot...

Page 378: ...eel Drivevehicles only Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This isa Noise Emissio...

Page 379: ...joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront ax...

Page 380: ...oints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 87 000 Miles 145000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid...

Page 381: ...tnote C lFor Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWRAbove 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulat...

Page 382: ...s for leaking See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add flui as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate ...

Page 383: ...uid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 100 000 Miles 144 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transmission fluid An Emission Control Service and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainlydriven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where ...

Page 384: ...ing Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change valve An Emission Control Service 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I I I I 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and nec...

Page 385: ...on kingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brakecable guides rear driveline center splines front axle propshaftsplines and brake pedal springs Balljoints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10O F 12 C or higher or they could be damaged A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake Sy...

Page 386: ...le seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level...

Page 387: ...er rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 22 500 Miles 37500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Ro...

Page 388: ...vevehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brakerelining whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 0Replace fuel filter An Emission ControlService See footnote 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation...

Page 389: ...ant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level an...

Page 390: ... sold in the United States 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly rea...

Page 391: ...500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whicheveroccurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informa...

Page 392: ...ake relining whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace fuel filter An Emission ControlService See footnote 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlSer...

Page 393: ...ee footnote 0Conduct evaporative control system DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 67 500 Miles 112500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0Rotate tires...

Page 394: ...d Check constant velocity joints and axleseals for leaking See footnote An Emission Control Service 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damageor looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper r...

Page 395: ...nd Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emi rsiorz Control Service 17Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check con...

Page 396: ...nly to vehicles sold in the United States 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Check readfront axle flu...

Page 397: ...00 000 Miles 144000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs Change automatic transmission fluid An Emission Control Service and filter if the vehicle sGVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous te...

Page 398: ...nsmissionfluid doesn t require change 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the co...

Page 399: ...per orm these underhood checks ut eachjbtelfiE1 Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Check theengine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and addthe proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in th...

Page 400: ...filter is dirty and needs to be changed Checkindicatorat least twice a year or when your oil is changed See Air Cleaner inthe Index for more information Inspect your air cleaner filter restriction indicator more often if the vehicle is used in dusty areas or under off road conditions Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Manual Transmission inthe Index Chec...

Page 401: ...es putthe shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutchis pushed down allthe way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking around the vehicle Brake inthe In...

Page 402: ...en the shift lever is in REVERSE R On vehicles with a key release button try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button The key should turn to LOCK only whenyou press the key button On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK I When you are doing this check your vehicle could beginto move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in fron...

Page 403: ...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 out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connectionsor other conditionswhich could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in...

Page 404: ...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 chafing etc Inspect disc brake padsfor wear and rotors for surface condition For vehicles with rear drum brakes also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts includingdrums...

Page 405: ...L or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE HydraulicBrake System HydraulicClutch System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Manual Transmission 5 Speedwith Low Gear RPO MW3 FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967or equivalentDOT 3 brakefluid Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347or equivalent DOT 3 brakefluid Chassis lubricant GM P...

Page 406: ...irements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Front Wheel Bearings Differential Front and Rear Axle Differential C3 HD3500 Trucks With Dana Rear Axle Transfer Case Windshield Washer Solvent Propeller Shaft SplineLJniversal Joint and Propeller Shaft FLUIDLUBRICANT Wheel bearing lubricantmeeting requirementsof NLGI 2 Category GCor GC LB GM Part No 1051344or equivalent Axle Lubricant GM Part No 10522...

Page 407: ...ubricant Superlube GM P a r tNo 12346241 or equivalent Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM P a r t No 12346241 or equivalent I USAGE Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges Latch Bolt and L inkage Weatherstrip Squeaks See Replacement replacement filters FLUID LUBRICANT Multi Pwpose lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579or equivalent Multi ...

Page 408: ...r the maintenanceinterval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I I 7 54 ...

Page 409: ...ctionProcedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian RoadsideAssistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8 10 8 10 8 11 8 11 8 11 Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defectsto the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Orderi...

Page 410: ...ever if a concern has not been resolvedto your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern witha member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the dealershipor the General Manager 8 2 ...

Page 411: ...or 1 800 263 7854 French For help outside of the UnitedStates and Canada call the following numbers asappropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 75 1 4135 English or 1 800 75 1 4 136 Spanish In theBahamas 1 800 389 0009 In Bermuda Barbados Antigua and the British In all other Caribbean countries 809 763 1315 In other overseas locatio...

Page 412: ...reet 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 163 005 1908Colonel SamDrive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to yourW a r r a n t y and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof GM Overseas offices When contacting GMC please remember that your conce will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equ...

Page 413: ...elivery Delivery of enough fuelfor the customer to get to the nearestservice station up to 4 00 will be covered Jump Start No start situations which requirea battery jump start will be covered at nocharge Lock Out Replacement keys or locksmith servicewill be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Deliveryof the replacement key will be coveredat no charge within 10mi...

Page 414: ...ght lodgingif vehicle disablement occurs at least 150miles 240km from your homeor rental property Please Note you will be requiredto obtain prior approval from GMC Roadside Assistance and pay for expenses at the time of disablement Original receipts should be submitted to GMC Roadside Assistance for reimbursement A service representativewill provide assistance when you call The Roadside Assistance...

Page 415: ...ble 24 hoursa 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 AssistanceCenter or contact your dealer Roadside Assistance is notpart o f or included in the coverage provided by the New VehicleLimited Warranty GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at an...

Page 416: ...another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to five day maximum All Courtesy Transportationarrangements will be administered by your GMC dealership service management All requests should reflect actual costs up to and not to exceed the maximum allowable dollar limits Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehiclesto people under 2...

Page 417: ...y can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretationof the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements GMC voluntarilyparticipates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE isan out of court program administeredby the Better Business Bureau systemto settle automotivedisputes This program is available free of charge tocustomers who cu...

Page 418: ...omer AssistanceCenter at I 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes witha separate warranty booklet that contai ns detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adm...

Page 419: ... you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer CommunicationCentre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario Ll H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals service bulletins owner s manuals and other service literatureare ...

Page 420: ...ce Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE ANDMAIL TO Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 OWNER S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners a intend...

Page 421: ... dealer or company name and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER S NAME ATTENTION STREET ADDRESS NO P O BOX NUMBERS CITY DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO ZIP CODE 0 AREA CODE IC ORD97 Pricesaresubjecttochangewit...

Page 422: ...h l NOTES 8 14 ...

Page 423: ...ngRefrigerants 6 78 Alignment and Balance Tire 6 57 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 65 Antenna 3 26 Antifreeze 6 29 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 72 4 7 Brakes 4 7 AppearanceCare 6 59 AppearanceCare Materials 6 68 ArbitrationProgram 8 9 ArmrestStorageCompartment 2 57 Ashtrays 2 59 Audio Equipment Adding 3 24 Audio Systems 3 7 Automatic Transmission Check 7 46 Fluid 6 21 Operation 2 15 Park Mec...

Page 424: ...ionireLabel 4 41 CarbonMonoxide 2 32 4 40 Cargo Certification 4 4 1 Chains Safety 4 54 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 ChargingSystemLight 2 69 Check Gages Light 2 77 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 65 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 67 ChildRestraints 1 43 Securing ina Rear Outside Seat Position 1 48 1 50 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 52 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1 54 1 57 WheretoP...

Page 425: ...s 8 4 Damage Finish 6 66 Damage Sheet Metal 6 66 Daytime Running Lamps 2 44 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 2 77 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects ReportingSafety 8 10 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 6 DefoggingandDefrosting 3 6 Dolby B NoiseReduction 3 15 Door DomeLamps 2 46 Locks 2 5 StoragePocket 2 52 Third 2 4 Downshifting 2 21 DriverPosition 1 15 Driving City 4 32 Defensive 4 2 Drunken...

Page 426: ...ng 6 60 Fan Control Climate Control System 3 2 3 3 Fender Marker LampBulb Replacement 6 44 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 19 Finish Care 6 64 FinishDamage 6 66 Flashers Hazard Warning 5 2 FlatTire Changing 5 22 FluidCapacities 6 78 Fluids and Lubricants 7 51 FogLamps 2 45 ForeignCountries Fuel 6 4 Four wheel Drive 2 22 6 27 French LanguageManual 11 FrontAxle 6 28 Front Axle Locking Feature 2 23 ...

Page 427: ...Mountain Roads 4 35 Hitches Trailer 4 53 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Release 6 9 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 6 26 Hydroplaning 4 3 1 Horn 2 35 Ignition Positions 2 11 Ignition TransmissionLockCheck 7 48 Illuminated Entry 2 46 Inflation Tire 6 51 Inside Daymight RearviewMirror 2 48 Inspections 7 49 Brake System 7 50 DriveAxle 7 50 Exhaust Systems 7 49 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 49 Steering 7 49 Suspe...

Page 428: ...tem Warning 2 71 CheckGages 2 77 Loading YourVehicle 4 41 Door 2 5 IgnitionTransmissionLockCheck 7 48 KeyLock CylindersService 7 46 PowerDoor 2 6 Rear Door Security 2 6 Lubricants and Fluids 7 51 LubricationService Body 7 47 LumbarControls 1 4 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 77 MaintenanceRecord 7 54 MaintenanceSchedule 7 1 LongTrip HighwayDefinition 7 6 Owner Checks and Services 7 45 Perio...

Page 429: ...s 7 45 Owner Publications Ordering 8 I I 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 67 Park Shifting Into 2 28 Park Shifting Outof 2 30 Parking AtNight 2 10 Brake 2 27 Brake Mechanism Check 7 48 Lots 2 10 OverThingsThatBurn PassengerPosition 1 23 Passing 4 12 PeriodicMaintenanceInspections 7 49 Power AccessoryOutlet 2 61 DoorLocks 2 6 Driver sSeat 1 3 OptionFuses 6 70 RemoteControlMirror 2 51 Steering 4 9 Ste...

Page 430: ...sition 1 23 Roadside Assistance 8 5 RoadsideAssistance Canadian 8 7 System Check Rocking YourVehicle 5 35 Roof Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 47 Rotation Tires 6 52 safety Belt Extender 14 55 CenterPassengerPosition 1 32 How to Wear Properly 1 15 Incorrect Usage 1 17 1 63 1 64 Lap Shoulder 1 15 1 34 1 37 Passenger Position 1 23 QuestionsandAnswers 1 14 Rear Comfort Guides 1 40 Rear Seat Outside Pa...

Page 431: ...12 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 30 SheetMetalDamage 6 66 Shift Lever 2 15 2 19 2 20 Shift Light 2 22 2 76 Shifting Into Park P 2 28 Shiftspeeds 2 21 Shifting Manual Transmission 2 19 2 20 Shifting Out of Park P 2 30 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 16 Sidemarker LampBulbReplacement 6 45 SignalingTurns 2 37 Skidding 4 13 Sound Equipment Adding 3 24 Specificationsand Capacities 6 76 Spec...

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Page 433: ...s 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 66 Warranty Information 8 10 WasherFluid Windshield 6 33 WashingYourVehicle 6 64 Weatherstrips 6 64 Nut Torque 5 30 6 76 Replacement 6 57 Wrench 5 23 Windows 2 33 LockoutSwitch 2 34 Manual 2 33 Power 2 33 Sliding Rear 2 35 Swing Out 2 35 WindshieldWasher 2 39 Fluid 2 39 6 33 FluidLevelCheck 7 45 WindshieldWipers 2 38 BladeReplacement 6 49 6 77 Cleaning t...

Page 434: ...F j ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK I1 P6 15 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6 33 I HOOD RELEASE P6 9 FUEL DOOR P6 5 For detailed information refer to the page numberlisted or see the Indexin the backof the owner s manual For vehicles equipped withdiesel engines see the Diesel Engine Supplement 9 12 ...

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