GMC SIERRA 1998 Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for SIERRA 1998

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Page 7: ...ive under different conditions Problemson the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving suchas a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the ma...

Page 8: ...o it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho inU S A X9804 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTA...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ld damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice wi...

Page 11: ...our passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS ee TURN RUNNING O DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbol...

Page 12: ...Model Reference smanual covers these models Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Crew Cab Chassis Cab I l l 3500 HD Chassis Cab vi...

Page 13: ...y re for Everyone Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position...

Page 14: ...ovement could startle and confuseyou or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicleis not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket split bench or full...

Page 15: ...efront lever up To lower thefront of the seat movethe front lever down To raise the rearof the seat move the rear leverup To lower the rear of the seat move the rear lever down The switch located at t...

Page 16: ...ck move the lever rearward Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position But don t have a seatback reclined if...

Page 17: ...in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide thehead restraint up or down so that the topof the restraint is closest to...

Page 18: ...sureit is locked Easy Entry Seat ExtendedCab Only The manual driver and passenger front bucket seats and the manual 60 40split bench seat of your vehicle have an easy entry feature Thismakes it easy t...

Page 19: ...cked easy entry seat could be startled by the sudden movement and hit the wrong control or pedal causing an accident Afteryou ve usedit be sure to push rearward on any easy entry seat to be sure it is...

Page 20: ...ck forward to make sure it is locked Rear Seat Crew Cab The rear seatback without a centerarmrest can be folded forward to let you reach the area behind it Your seatback will move back and forth freel...

Page 21: ...you might not beif you are buckled up Alwaysfasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo It is extremelydangerous to ride in acargo area inside or outside of a...

Page 22: ...rashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anyt...

Page 23: ...c Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 11...

Page 24: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 12...

Page 25: ...f you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to...

Page 26: ...tyBelts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smallerchildren and...

Page 27: ...ckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And y...

Page 28: ...the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it...

Page 29: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurtif your shoulderbelt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The sho...

Page 30: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forceswould bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause ser...

Page 31: ...njured if your belt goes over an armrestlike 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 notat the pelvic bones and...

Page 32: ...riously injured if you wearthe shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much f...

Page 33: ...sted across the body You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work p...

Page 34: ...Like all occupants they aremore likely to be seriously injured if theydon t wear safety belts Before you closethe door be surethe belt is out of the way I YOU slaurr the door an it you can damage bot...

Page 35: ...ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens justlet the belt go back all the way and start again Air Bag System This part...

Page 36: ...e at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants reduced forceair bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forcefulair bags have provided...

Page 37: ...ed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Child...

Page 38: ...w the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 2...

Page 39: ...level will behigher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an ai...

Page 40: ...parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the...

Page 41: ...Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Position in the Index for more on this including important safety information 0 Unless you have a Crew Cab your vehicle has a A CAUT ON If the right front passe...

Page 42: ...water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet the air bag controller can be soaked and ruined If this ever happens and then you start your vehicle the damage could make the air bags inflate even if...

Page 43: ...from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you m...

Page 44: ...Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions Rear Extended andCrew Cab 1 32...

Page 45: ...nt A l l Rear Extended and Crew Cab When you sit ina center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1...

Page 46: ...elt 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 cras...

Page 47: ...it clicks Don t let it get twisted If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If...

Page 48: ...s applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely 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 in...

Page 49: ...riously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the...

Page 50: ...ulder belts Here s howto wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks pull up on the latch p...

Page 51: ...under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go overthe shoulder and across the chest The...

Page 52: ...aints and for 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 outside passenger position in the rear seat To pro...

Page 53: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert thetwo edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elasticcor...

Page 54: ...Slide theguide onto the storage clip Make sure you remove the comfort guide from the belt before you fold a rear seat down or use an easy entry seat if your vehicle has one Children Everyone in a vehi...

Page 55: ...ply force right on the child s abdomen which could cause seriousor fatal injuries So be sure that any child smallenough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants nee...

Page 56: ...arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash...

Page 57: ...lecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An inhnt...

Page 58: ...raints are designedfor infants of up to about 20 Ibs 9 kg and about one year of age Thistype of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a cra...

Page 59: ...rward facing restraintsa edesigned to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four yearsof age One type a convertible...

Page 60: ...kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use la...

Page 61: ...hild restraint instructions are important so if either one of these is not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Except Extended Cab and Crew Cab The chi...

Page 62: ...traint Extended Cab and Crew Cab Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put yo...

Page 63: ...straintin the rightfront seat position Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden st...

Page 64: ...sure to followthe instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate an...

Page 65: ...ever had to 4 To tighten the belt pullup on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to p...

Page 66: ...utside 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 Be sure to follow the instructio...

Page 67: ...e belt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the...

Page 68: ...helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint j...

Page 69: ...ing the lap belt Be sure to followthe instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap...

Page 70: ...ossible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it alongthe belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will sh...

Page 71: ...down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the c...

Page 72: ...raint when and as theinstructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The c...

Page 73: ...hten the belt feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt...

Page 74: ...adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraintin the Right Front Seat Position Except Crew Cab If your vehicle has air bags there is a switch on the instrument panel that youcan use to tu...

Page 75: ...ld restraint in the right front seat position If a forward facing child restraintis suitable for your child always move the passenger seat asfar back asit will go To turn off the right front passenger...

Page 76: ...t when and as the instructions say 1 If your vehicle has air bags and you are using a rear facing child restraint in this seat make sure the air bag is turned off If your child restraint is forward fi...

Page 77: ...ap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint...

Page 78: ...e the rear facing child restraint Toturnthe a i rbag on again insert your ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to the ON position If the right front passenger s air bag is turned o...

Page 79: ...he child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they nee...

Page 80: ...close tothe child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would h...

Page 81: ...nthis way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be appliedright on the child s abdomen That could causeseriousor fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lappor...

Page 82: ...keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one...

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Page 85: ...ing Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four wheel Drive If Equipped Parking Brake Shifting IntoPark P Automatic Trans...

Page 86: ...th the ignition key is dangerousfor 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 th...

Page 87: ...p pull it back toward you to be sure that it latches securely Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations Although the tailgate can be remove...

Page 88: ...te at theright edge and then move the tailgate to theright to release the left edge Re verse theabove procedure to reinsla tailgate is secure dl Make sure t he Third Door If Equipped Your vehicle may...

Page 89: ...y notbe so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof 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...

Page 90: ...vehicle s horn will chirp if you press the LOCK button twice to let you know that the doors have locked Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commis...

Page 91: ...s turned on if you press the UNLOCK button again within five seconds all the remaining doors except the third door will unlock Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors except the third door The int...

Page 92: ...touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferredto these surfacesmay damage the transmitter Use one three volt type CR2032 or equivalent battery To replace the battery 1 Insert a small co...

Page 93: ...e ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target forjoy riders 01 professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the...

Page 94: ...vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for service If the SECURITY light comes on while the...

Page 95: ...ff for example if your vehicle is being pushed RUN D Thisis the position for driving START E This starts your engine ACCESSORY A ACCESSORY lets you use things like the radio power windows and the wind...

Page 96: ...ission vehicles turn the key to OFF then press the button and turn the key to LOCK Do not hold the button i n while turning the key to OFF Keeping your finger on the button pull the key straight out O...

Page 97: ...time will cause your battery to be drained muchsooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 3 If your engine still won t start or startsbut then stops wait 15 seconds and start over Whe...

Page 98: ...ded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 v...

Page 99: ...ls It s the best position to usewhen you start your engine because your vehicle can tmove easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking b...

Page 100: ...e doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL Nj only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed A CAUTION Shifting outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your...

Page 101: ...go clown steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear Youmayusethis feature for reducing t...

Page 102: ...hen slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into SECOND 2 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 kndh If you ve cometo a complete stop and it s hard to shift...

Page 103: ...ss than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift intoFIRST l put the shift lever into NEUTRAL N and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into...

Page 104: ...n more than one gear when you downshift If your speed drops below 20 mph 32 kmh or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two or mo...

Page 105: ...GH 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW 4L positionsfor a long time on dry or wet pavementcould shorten the life of your vehicle sdrivetrain Front AxleLocking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when...

Page 106: ...This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle Use 4H when you need extra traction and in most off road situations Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause yourvehicle to rol...

Page 107: ...dal 2 Shift the transfer case shift leverin one continuous motion Don t pause in NEUTRAL N as you shift the transfer case into4 WHEEL LOW 4L oryour gears could clash Remember that driving in 4 WHEEL H...

Page 108: ...illuminated when the shift is completed If for some reason the transfer cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting Shifting from2HI to 4HI Press and release the 4HI switch...

Page 109: ...he vehicle is moving slower than3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regularbrake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking b...

Page 110: ...h about 2 1 2miles 4 km apart In between stops drive the vehicle at 20 mph 32 km h A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking br...

Page 111: ...r 3 Pull the lever toward you 4 5 Move the lever up as far as it will go If you have four wheel drive be sure the transfer case is in a drivegear not in NEUTRAL N Turn the ignitionkey to LOCK Remove...

Page 112: ...it After you move the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that...

Page 113: ...pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicleand shift to the drive gearyou...

Page 114: ...iousness and death You might haveexhaustcoming inif Your exhaust systemsoundsstrange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle wasdamaged ina collision Your vehiclewas damagedwhen d...

Page 115: ...IN It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave yourvehicle whenthe engineis running unles...

Page 116: ...gravel It works like astandard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Windows Manu...

Page 117: ...e lowered without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode The expressdown mode can be canceled at any time by press...

Page 118: ...the latch lever to be sure the window is in the locked position Horn On air bag equipped vehicles press the air bag module in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn On vehicles not equippe...

Page 119: ...turn or lane change The lever on the leftside of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer 0 C...

Page 120: ...it When the high beams are on this light on the instrumentpanel also will be on WindshieldWipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the knob with the wiper symbol on it For a single wiping...

Page 121: ...wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected from overload by a circuit breakerand a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although protected fr...

Page 122: ...ruise control shuts off C JTIOT 0 Cruise control canbe dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic slippery roads On s...

Page 123: ...off the cruise control But yo11don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 k d h or more you can move the cruise switch from ON to RIA Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go...

Page 124: ...w down in very small amounts press the button for less than half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator p...

Page 125: ...to OFF Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps Your parking lamp and headlamp switch is on the driver s...

Page 126: ...mps when the key is turned to OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY thebuzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parking lamp headlamp knob all the way down Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running...

Page 127: ...out turning on your headlamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Cont...

Page 128: ...he way up to thesecond notch In this position the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button located below the parking headlamp knob toset th...

Page 129: ...he switch to turn it off The dome lamp switch must be on or one of the doors open for the cargo lamp to work Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror P Pull the tab under the mirror rearward to reduce...

Page 130: ...ion The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirroron and off The AUTO LED will come on when the electrochromic mirror is turned on To turn the mirroro...

Page 131: ...ic item If the letter C should ever appear in the compass window the mirror may need calibration 0 Drive the vehicle in circles at five mph 8 km hj or less until the display reads a direction or 0 Dri...

Page 132: ...outside mirrors so you can just seethe side of your vehicle and have a clearview of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways The use of hood mounted air deflectors an...

Page 133: ...rrors when hauling a slide in camper or towinga trailer rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the frontof the vehicle 2 Rotate the mirrorhead so that the mirror surface faces therear of...

Page 134: ...an also loosen the nut C on the top and bottom of the outer mirror frame to tilt the mirror head Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors If Equipped Select the mirror you want to move by moving the center o...

Page 135: ...eas in the instrument panel Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books Some models have a storage pocket on each of the front doors Some vehicles have a storage area behind the seat Glov...

Page 136: ...button on the compartment door operates the garage door opener with the compartment door closed when YOU press the button mkked PUSH 3 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console...

Page 137: ...opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly SunglassesStorage Compartment The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses To open the...

Page 138: ...r Console StorageArea If Equipped Your vehicle may have a consolecompartment between the bucket seats i To use the cupholder pull the handle and slide the cupholder tray open To close the cupholder sl...

Page 139: ...console Your vehicle may have a memo holder attached to front of the console Use to hold pads of paper or similar items the it Your vehicle may have a cassette compact disc holder at the front of the...

Page 140: ...d vou and then lift it up To insert the cupholder place it in the console Engage the rear tabs first and then press the front portion in place Armrest Storage Compartment If Equipped Your vehicle may...

Page 141: ...five compact disc cases and LIPto six cassette tape cases The storage compartment also has a folding writing table on top of the armrest lid To use the writing table pull the latch at the rear of the...

Page 142: ...ce the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at the bottom of its mounting on the instrument panel Then rotate the ashtray back to its original position Rear Ashtray If Equipped To use a rear as...

Page 143: ...er mobile telephones or otherdevices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them out to help block glare at...

Page 144: ...InstrumentPanel P 2 60...

Page 145: ...ntrol System I Glove Box J Ashtray K Cupholder L Auxiliary Power Outlets M Storage Area or Compact Disc Player If Equipped N Rear Window Defogger Switch If Equipped 0 Passenger Air Bag Off Switch If E...

Page 146: ...BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK I United States version shown Canada similar Your instrument cluster is designedto let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going abou...

Page 147: ...e reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To reset the trip odometer...

Page 148: ...when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning li...

Page 149: ...the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the engine orcomes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness l...

Page 150: ...straint in the right front seat position A A CAUTION If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The r...

Page 151: ...g in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle foran extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increa...

Page 152: ...pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working prope...

Page 153: ...problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 1 This gage shows the engine coolant temperature It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working During a majority of the operation the gage w...

Page 154: ...show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired 2 70 This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways 0...

Page 155: ...run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air aresucked into the fuel line causing a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this...

Page 156: ...ndicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be causedby a dangerously lowoil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure Checkyour oil as soon as possible I Don...

Page 157: ...sslock in the Index If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock System Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your...

Page 158: ...gins to get dark the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving it could indicate a problem with your vehicle It could be a pr...

Page 159: ...the fuel gage At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicat...

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Page 161: ...If Equipped Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo Radio Playing the Radio AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control If Equipp...

Page 162: ...ll allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting Move the knob to the right toward the redarea for warmer air Move the knob to the left toward the blue ar...

Page 163: ...tioner on moving the fan knob to OFF also turns off the A C compressor While driving with the fan knob in OFF ram airtlow will vent to the floor outlets The mode knob will not redirect ram airflow to...

Page 164: ...r air conditioner sperformance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting also cools the air the fatest and can be used to keep unwanted odors and or dust from entering the vehicle When using the ai...

Page 165: ...ide air through your vehicle Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets Your vehicle s ventilation system supplies outside a i rto the insideof your vehicle whenit is moving With the side wind...

Page 166: ...ys use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows clear Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions Use DEFROST with the temperature knob toward the r...

Page 167: ...most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control Press SET Within five seconds press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct...

Page 168: ...igher 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 st...

Page 169: ...tween the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers Themiddle position balances the sound between the speakers AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tap...

Page 170: ...onds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more stations may be preset...

Page 171: ...hey may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the knobs for VOLUME BAL FADE BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio REV Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape Pr...

Page 172: ...the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level...

Page 173: ...and stop for afew seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one ofthe pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to a specific preset station P SCAN will light...

Page 174: ...hey may not work well in this player To load a cassette tape with the ignition off press EJECT or RECALL Then insert the cassette tape If the ignition is on but the radio is off the tape will begin pl...

Page 175: ...ion of play when a tape is in the active mode EJECT Press this button to remove the tape The radio will now play EJECT can be rsed with either the ignition or radiooff To load a cassettetape with the...

Page 176: ...necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each notch on the c...

Page 177: ...e location you are in the radio display will showthe channel number P1 P6 for several seconds before advancingto the next preset station Setting the Tone BASS Press lightly on this knob to release it...

Page 178: ...ition on Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in Wait a few seconds and the disc should play CD and a CD symbol will also appear on the display Anytime you are pla...

Page 179: ...inutes and tenths of a second The track number will also appear when a new track begins to play Press RECALL again to return to the time display AM FM While in the CD mode press this button to stop pl...

Page 180: ...otects the disc and player from damage The discwill not start playing 3 20 To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlle...

Page 181: ...ng Press RECALL again within five seconds to seehow long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will...

Page 182: ...your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 8 9 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will sho...

Page 183: ...matches the secret code you have written down The display will show indicating that the radio is no longer secured If the code entered is incorrect SEC will appear on the display The radio will remai...

Page 184: ...olume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE F 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 whatyo...

Page 185: ...d quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the...

Page 186: ...to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subjectto wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always Incakesure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have y o r tape player ser...

Page 187: ...f i NOTES...

Page 188: ...b b NOTES 3 28...

Page 189: ...l of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 3 1 4 32 4 33 4 33 4 3...

Page 190: ...ntable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going...

Page 191: ...cohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if...

Page 192: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 I0 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve...

Page 193: ...t when anyone who has been drinking driver orpassenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking A CAUTION Drinking...

Page 194: ...a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopp...

Page 195: ...start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clickingnoise while this test is going on Thisis normal ANTI If there s a pro...

Page 196: ...vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti...

Page 197: ...u can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control S...

Page 198: ...your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on...

Page 199: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment ora...

Page 200: ...lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind s...

Page 201: ...re best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide easeyour foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start...

Page 202: ...r and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to dobefore you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody...

Page 203: ...rier and Tires in the Index Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns GM recognizes these concerns and urges evesy off roader to fo...

Page 204: ...If so be sure to read the winch instructions In a remote area a winch can be handy if you get stuck But you ll want to know how to use it properly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It s a good id...

Page 205: ...ter Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip onthe steering wheel Ruts troughs orother surface features can jerk the w...

Page 206: ...be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see t...

Page 207: ...a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you re there Use your headlamp...

Page 208: ...wheel at the 12o clock position This way you ll be able totell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in...

Page 209: ...leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL N can cause yourvehicle to roll evenif the transmission is in PARK P or if you have the manual transmission evenif you re...

Page 210: ...at all times Heavy braking when going downa hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control anda serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descendinga hill and us...

Page 211: ...ar wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not preve...

Page 212: ...rting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to get out and walk the course so you know...

Page 213: ...ion But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand as on beaches or sand dunes your tires will tend to sink into the sand Thishas an effect on steering acceleratingand b...

Page 214: ...ter you ll neverbe able tostart your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longerto stop Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep watercan...

Page 215: ...ht driving 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reauce me glare from headlamps behind you Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down a...

Page 216: ...slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glareat night is made much worse by dirt on the gl...

Page 217: ...windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wi...

Page 218: ...ections from trees telephone poles or othervehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast...

Page 219: ...city map and plan yourtrip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would fora cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See th...

Page 220: ...o 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 Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are ont...

Page 221: ...s the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape 0 0 0 0 0 Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels Lamps Are they all working Are the...

Page 222: ...leepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep...

Page 223: ...rk of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running andyour vehiclein...

Page 224: ...rush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe cond...

Page 225: ...ce when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid drivingon wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesn...

Page 226: ...re the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surroundingroads are clear If you see a patch of...

Page 227: ...yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers 0 Tie a red cloth tc 3ur vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow 0 Put on extra clothingor wrap a blanketaround yo...

Page 228: ...t go alittle 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...

Page 229: ...ubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground In rare cases when it s unavoidable that a two wheel drive v...

Page 230: ...2 3 4 5 6 Firmly set the parking brake Place the transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in FIRST 1 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle With the engine running shift th...

Page 231: ...imum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to aweigh station and weigh your vehicle Your de...

Page 232: ...axle ratings GVW rating Total vehicle weight must not exceed the NOTICE Continued I NOTICE Continued I If more cargo or passengers need to be carried appropriate counter ballast must be installedrear...

Page 233: ...child restraint in your vehicle CAUTION Continued When you carry something insidethe vehicle secure it whenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to There s also importantloading...

Page 234: ...ded locationfor the cargo center of gravity is at point C for theCWR It is the pointwhere the massof a body is concentratedand if suspended at that point would balance thefront and rear Here is an exa...

Page 235: ...move or take out some things until all the weight falls below the ratings Of course you should always tie down any loose items when you load your vehicle orcamper When you install and load your slide...

Page 236: ...avy Gage Ground 0 Light Green Back up Lamps When the harness is not being used store it in its original place Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won t be damaged Pickup Conversionto Cha...

Page 237: ...l atrailer correctly follow the advice inthis part andsee your dealer for important information about towing atrailer with your vehicle Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing If yours was buil...

Page 238: ...drive over 50 mph 80k d h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in atthe heavier loads 0 If you have an automatic transmission you can tow...

Page 239: ...00 models with gas engines Refer to the Trailering Guide for oil cooler recommendations Above the 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg trailer rating heavy duty or gasshock absorbers are required on C 1500models and he...

Page 240: ...7 000 lbs 3 178kg 5 OL Manual 5 7L 6 5L Diesel 7 4L C 2500 2WD Engine Trans AxleRatio 5 0L Auto 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 73 4 10 3 42 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 Max Trailer Wt 5 500 lbs 2 497 kg 6 500 lbs...

Page 241: ...4 56 12 500Ibs 5 675 kg Fifth wheel hitch rating weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 10 000lbs 4 540 kg K 3500 4WD Engine Trans AxleRatioMax TrailerWt 5 7L 4 10 7 000 lbs 3 178 kg 7 4L 4 1...

Page 242: ...ty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the TrailerTongue T...

Page 243: ...he rear edgeof the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t go overthe GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have...

Page 244: ...sbrake system will use less than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3cc of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder Otherwise both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes If everything checks...

Page 245: ...ossible have someone guide you Making Turns I NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailerto come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very...

Page 246: ...mmediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with...

Page 247: ...AL N When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the...

Page 248: ...ne connector to the eight wire trailer harness and the other connector to the wiring harness on the trailer Be sure that the wiring harness on the trailer is strapped to the trailer s frame and leave...

Page 249: ...Take Off PTO Manual Transmission NOTICE If you have a PTO thatwill exceed 35 hp installed on yourvehicle it could damage the transfer case or transmission When havinga PTO installed on your vehicle m...

Page 250: ...u release the clutch the PTO will start To engage a PTO while the vehicle is moving 1 Hold the clutch pedal down 2 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL N 3 Engage the PTO 4 Shift the transmission into...

Page 251: ...ease the regular brakes to drive the vehicle Disengaging a Power Take OFF 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Put the transmission in PARK P 3 Release the PTO 4 Restart the engine Step Bumper Pad If your vehicl...

Page 252: ...b NOTES 4 64...

Page 253: ...road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine 5 15 5 23 5 23 5 24 5 36 Cooling System Gasoline Engines En...

Page 254: ...know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off But they won t flash if you re braking I Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in a...

Page 255: ...o use another vehicle andsomejumper cables to won twork and it coulddamageyourvehicle start your vehicle But please use the following steps to do f afely 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 vo...

Page 256: ...ansfer case isnot in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps that aren t need...

Page 257: ...ntally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a...

Page 258: ...6 Connect the redpositive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery 7 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery 5 6 i...

Page 259: ...ead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The...

Page 260: ...since it was factory new by adding such things as fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions may not becorrect Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers Wh...

Page 261: ...ehicle A CAUTION A 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 secured with c...

Page 262: ...transmission in NEUTRAL N 5 When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Manual Transfer Case Tow Lirnits 55 rnph 88knzdh or legtrl speed limit distance is unlimi...

Page 263: ...Tow Limits 35 mph 55krdh 50 miles 80krn l1 If your vehicle is four wheel drive with an electronic transfer case use the following directions 1 Engage the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition key to OFF...

Page 264: ...for this Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in FIRST 1 When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Manual Transfer Case If your veh...

Page 265: ...Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N 5 Put the transfer case in 2 High 2HI 6 When the vehicle is hooked up release the parking brake 7 Turn the ignition key to OFF NOTICE If your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 266: ...ire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get outof the vehicle until the engine is cool NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant...

Page 267: ...sn t comeback 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 is about...

Page 268: ...d 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 Heater and radiator hoses and other engine...

Page 269: ...ne Coolant in the Index for more information I A CAUTION I I CAUTION Continued Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol canboil bef...

Page 270: ...t enough Don t spill coolant on a 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...

Page 271: ...pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the coo...

Page 272: ...d upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down whileturning the pressure cap 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now pu...

Page 273: ...up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolan...

Page 274: ...mor filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of theproper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressur...

Page 275: ...partially disengages It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if y...

Page 276: ...Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 If you have a four wheel drivevehicle be sure the transfer...

Page 277: ...ger s seat Turn the wing nut to the left and remove the jack cover if there is one Remove thejacking equipment If you have a chassis cab refer to the information from the body supplierhnstaller for th...

Page 278: ...hook near the end of the jackhandle as illustrated with the DOWN marking facing you Insert the other end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet to lower the spa...

Page 279: ...A the jack handle extension B the jack handle C the wheel wrench D and the ratchet E If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you ll need thejack handle extension also Attach thejack handle andj...

Page 280: ...he wheel wrench and ratchet to remove them Turn the wheel wrench to the left with DOWN facing you to remove the wheel nut caps Then take off the hub cap If the wheel also has a trim ring use the wheel...

Page 281: ...me behind the flat tire If the flat tire is on the rear position the jack on the rear axle between the spring and the shock absorber Getting under avehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous If the vehi...

Page 282: ...tating the ratchet and wheel wrench to the right Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 4 Remove all thewheel nuts and take off the flat tire __...

Page 283: ...icle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rustor dirt off Never use oil or grease onstuds or nu...

Page 284: ...the right Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have t...

Page 285: ...tic wheel nut caps tighten the caps until they are finger tight then tighten them an additional one half of a turn with the ratchet and wheel wrench Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION St...

Page 286: ...dle Insert the other end on an angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft Raise the tirefully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the ratchet until there are...

Page 287: ...on D Wheel Wrench E Jack and Tool Storage Box E Ratchet G Jack Handle H Tool Retainer I F Extended Cab Models A Nut B Jack and Tool Cover C Jack Handle Extension D Tool Retainer E Jack and Tool Storag...

Page 288: ...to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or...

Page 289: ...d a forward gear or with 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 press lightly on th...

Page 290: ...aight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the v...

Page 291: ...r Checking Things Under the Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil Gasoline Engine Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline Engine Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Fo...

Page 292: ...u want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper GM Service Manual It tells you much more about how to serviceyour vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manu...

Page 293: ...s may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine s...

Page 294: ...te satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicl...

Page 295: ...can corrode metal partsin your fuel system andalso damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in ForeignCOUI Gasoline Engines If you plan on driving in...

Page 296: ...l fill is desired An automatic transfer mechanism will maintain approximately equal fuel levels in both tanks so no switching is required by the operator Gasoline vaporis highly flammable It burns vio...

Page 297: ...get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you couldbe badly burnea Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel fillercap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly f...

Page 298: ...erly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fueltank and emissions system may be damaged See LMalfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never...

Page 299: ...ng Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan I A CAUTION I I Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start afire These include liquids like gasoline or diesel fuel oi...

Page 300: ...icle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release locatedjust to the passenger s side of the center of the grill Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sureall fille...

Page 301: ...y G Automatic Transmission L Clutch Fluid Reservoir B Air Cleaner Dipstick If Equipped If Equipped C Radiator Cap H Fan M Windshield Washer Fluid D Coolant Recovery Tank I Power Steering Fluid Reservo...

Page 302: ...Cap E Air Filter Restriction Indicator F Engine Oil Dipstick G Automatic Transmission L Clutch Fluid Reservoir Dipstick If Equipped If Equipped H Engine Oil Fill M Windshield Washer I Fan Fluid Reserv...

Page 303: ...e repair or replacement of any device orelement of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale ordelivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in us...

Page 304: ...ehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger s side of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back in...

Page 305: ...your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engineoil fill cap for the VORTEC 4300 5000 and 5700 eng...

Page 306: ...burst symbol on the front of theoil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleutn Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also...

Page 307: ...se if you think something should be added When to Change EngineOil If any one of these is true for you use the short tripkity maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 to 10miles 8 to 16km This...

Page 308: ...osal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil by putti...

Page 309: ...indicator is green no air filter serviceis required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should be replaced To remove the air filter unhook the retain...

Page 310: ...e Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Owner Checks and Services in the Index A CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or othersto be burned The air cl...

Page 311: ...166000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership Service Department If you...

Page 312: ...be low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before adding fluid This will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the FluidHot or Cold Park your vehicle on a level pla...

Page 313: ...ion fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take m...

Page 314: ...nsmission Too much can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fallon hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission f...

Page 315: ...h or 6 lnm to 12 mm in the pedal is normal It isn t a good idea to top off your clutch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system insp...

Page 316: ...e Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index C3 3500 HD Trucks Equipped with Dana Rear Axle Additional rear axle scheduled maintenance is required on 3500 HD models equipped with Dana rear axles w...

Page 317: ...u ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant touse Se...

Page 318: ...the Index Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240 000 k m whichever...

Page 319: ...e of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain wat...

Page 320: ...stem NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem These can be harmful Checking Coolant If your vehicle has a diesel engine...

Page 321: ...u badly With the coolant recoverytank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressurecap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixtu...

Page 322: ...tightly installed to 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...

Page 323: ...tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to...

Page 324: ...her fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your washer fluid tank only...

Page 325: ...ork well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings areworn then you ll have too much fluid whe...

Page 326: ...not over the MAX mark or the top of the window on the side of the reservoir fluid such as Delco Supreme llw GM Part No 12377967 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake...

Page 327: ...c brakes without wear indicators If you ever hear a brake rubbing noise have the brake linings inspected If your pickup is not a C 3500 HD model it has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brak...

Page 328: ...l does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for w...

Page 329: ...at can explode You can be badly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tipson working arounda battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer tolearn how to prepare your vehicl...

Page 330: ...he four screws from the headlamp retainer 2 Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer 3 Unplug and remove the headlamp 4 Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place 5 Install the retainer to the...

Page 331: ...y out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Turn the bulb to the left and remove it 5 Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Plug in the electrical connecto...

Page 332: ...mp socket while turning the socket to the left 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Push in gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 6 Put the new bulb into the soc...

Page 333: ...socket to the left 4 Push in gently on the bulb turn it to the left and remove it from the socket 5 Put the new bulb into the socket gently press in on the bulb and turn it tothe right until it is ti...

Page 334: ...2 Reach through the opening and turnthe sidemarker bulb socket to the left and remove it 3 4 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it 5 Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly...

Page 335: ...fender 2 Turn the bulbsocket to the left 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 until it is tight 5 Put the soc...

Page 336: ...igh Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL L r n w a r I I I I 2 Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket I 3 Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 4 Replace the lens and tighten the scr...

Page 337: ...w bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight 4 Replace the lens and tighten the screws Pickup Box Identification Lamps Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Models 1 Remove the screws and lamp assembly 2...

Page 338: ...nto the housing 6 Reinstall the lamp housing Taillamps PickupModels 1 Openthe tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly 3 Remove the sc...

Page 339: ...il it is tight 6 Replace the bulb retainer 7 Replace the rear lampassembly and tighten the screws 8 Close the tailgate Taillamps ChassisCab Models 1 Using your hands peel the rubber seal away from the...

Page 340: ...and pushing in gently turn it to the right until it is tight 6 Put the socket back in the lampassembly and replace the lens and lens seal To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly 1 Lift the wip...

Page 341: ...e an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires...

Page 342: ...least threehours or drivenno more than 1mile 1 6k r n NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflationor overinflation isall right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you c...

Page 343: ...as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information If your vehicle hasdual...

Page 344: ...nt from your rear tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here when rotating your tires The dual tires are rotated as a pair and the inside rear tires become the outside rear tires When yo...

Page 345: ...e In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index 1 W...

Page 346: ...Wheel Nut Torque in the Index The outertire on a dual wheel setup generally wears Faster than the inner tire Your tires will wear more evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically If yo...

Page 347: ...es the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels IA CAUT...

Page 348: ...ent test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does...

Page 349: ...exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should havethe same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need t...

Page 350: ...t If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipmentwheel Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has dualwheels P265 75R16or LT265 75R16 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your v...

Page 351: ...cle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breat...

Page 352: ...y set Carefully scrape off any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the e...

Page 353: ...2 First clean with cool water and allow to dry completely Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has...

Page 354: ...ning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfxes of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield...

Page 355: ...Bon Ami Powder non scratching windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water olass cleaning powder GM Part No 10500I 1 The Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blad...

Page 356: ...e necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your vehicle may have a basecoat clearcoat...

Page 357: ...ur vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but...

Page 358: ...hese materials from the underbody with plain wate r Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer o...

Page 359: ...ber and vinyl 1052925 16oz 0 473 L I Multi Purpose Interior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels I Cleaner and floor mats I I 1052929 I 16 oz 0 473 L I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on and rinse wit...

Page 360: ...nt parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to orderparts On this label is your VIN the model designation 0 pai...

Page 361: ...ries When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short...

Page 362: ...e fuse block access door To remove fuses if you don t have a fuseextractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind th...

Page 363: ...ps Tailgate Lamps Front Sidemarkers Fog Lamp Relay Door Switch Illumination Fender Lamps Headlamp Switch Illumination FuseKircuit Breaker 10 11 12 13 14 15 I6 17 18 19 Usage Air Bag System Wiper Motor...

Page 364: ...le Power Windows Underhood Fuse Relay Center The underhood fusehelay center is located in the rear of the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir Move the retainer clips for the cover to acc...

Page 365: ...esel Engine HTD ST RR Not Used LIGHTING Headlamp and Panel Dimmer BATT Battery Fuse Block Busbar IGN A Ignition Switch IGN B Ignition Switch Switch Fog and Courtesy Fuses ABS Anti Lock Brake Module BL...

Page 366: ...Back up Lamp Fender Marker Lamp Roof Marker Lamp License Plate Lamp Center High Mounted Stoplamp Underhood Lamp Pickup Box Identification Lamp 2 Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Door Courtesy Lamps Four Wheel...

Page 367: ...HD Rear Tire Pressure Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code w M R J Spark Plug Gap 0 060 inches 1 52mm 0 060 inches I 52 mm 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 0 060 inches 13 2 mm Description Torque 5 bolts 14mm 140 lb ft 190N...

Page 368: ...e 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...

Page 369: ...withFilter w 4 5 quarts 4 3L M 5 quarts 4 8 L R 5 quarts 4 8 L J 6 6 quarts 6 3 L foil filter should be changed at every oil change Fuel Tank Capacity Approximate P P e Quantity Short Bed 26 gallons 9...

Page 370: ...NOTES 6 SO...

Page 371: ...6 7 7 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short Trip City Intervals Long Trip Highway Definition Long Trip Highway Intervals 7 8 Short Trip City Maintenance S...

Page 372: ...vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our envir...

Page 373: ...vehiclein good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommen...

Page 374: ...d and supported service people will perform the work using genuine parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All pats should...

Page 375: ...wm1ition s C C J L I S eqirw oil to break d O C 1 1 2 Sool zel Short Trip City Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Cha...

Page 376: ...km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Maintenance Schedule is true Do not use th...

Page 377: ...omatic Transmission Service vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only I Long TripMighwayIntervals GasolineEngines I Every 60 000Miles 100000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspect...

Page 378: ...nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated in...

Page 379: ...ry 15 000miles 25 000 km Standard Differential Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at every oil change If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000miles 25 0...

Page 380: ...ne oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check const...

Page 381: ...0Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in th...

Page 382: ...ztrol Service Applicable ody f o vei icles s o l d in the United States 18 000Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 383: ...le fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper Arz Emissiorl Control Service See footnote j velocity joints and axle seals f...

Page 384: ...ly Inspect shields and underhood See footnote velocityjoints and axle seals forleaking See footnote bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i...

Page 385: ...on in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant ve...

Page 386: ...I DATE I MILEAGE I SERVICEDB Y 45 000 Miles 75000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Che...

Page 387: ...nd additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km DATE I MILEAGE ACTUAL 1 SERVICEDBY I DATE I 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over MILEAGE ACTUAL...

Page 388: ...Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed...

Page 389: ...ery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the frontwheel Vehicles With GVWR Above...

Page 390: ...on Control Service See footnote for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I7 Inspect fuel tank cap and li...

Page 391: ...e rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote 69 000Miles 115 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months w...

Page 392: ...ponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Check readfro...

Page 393: ...e footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axle...

Page 394: ...every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 90 000 Miles I50 000...

Page 395: ...y r o c3l zicks sold in the United States 93 000 Miles 155 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occu...

Page 396: ...assis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0 Check readfront axlefluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant An Emission Control Service See footnote velocity joints and axle sea...

Page 397: ...ission fluid doesn t require change 17 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve Arz Emission Control Service 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed 150 000 M...

Page 398: ...uspension kingpin bushings steering linkage transmission shift linkage transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides rear driveline center splines front axle propshaft spline and brake pedal...

Page 399: ...ge engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Efni ssior 1Contr olService See footnote DATE I MILEAGE AC...

Page 400: ...onal information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0...

Page 401: ...omponents or every 12months whichever occurs first Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed Check constant 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emi...

Page 402: ...Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filterif the vehicle s GVWRis...

Page 403: ...ion pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first AHEmission Contmi Service 0 Lubricate chassis compon...

Page 404: ...or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applical lc only to vehicles sold in the United States the service manual An Emission Control Service See footnote...

Page 405: ...ce MI1 EAGE 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 12 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emissiol Cont1 01...

Page 406: ...the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150000 km 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control S...

Page 407: ...proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12...

Page 408: ...ere the outside temperature regularly reaches In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service Manual transmission fluid doesn t...

Page 409: ...flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emissim Control...

Page 410: ...Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper o i l if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX C...

Page 411: ...ts you know when the air cleaner filteris dirty and needs to be changed Check indicator at least twice a year or when your oil is changed See Air Cleaner in the Index for more information Inspect your...

Page 412: ...s service On manual transmission vehicles put the shift lever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the...

Page 413: ...ease button try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button The key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key button On all vehicles the key should come out only in LOCK Parking Brakeand...

Page 414: ...mplete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts a s well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could c...

Page 415: ...inks and proper 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 leak...

Page 416: ...t See Engine Coolant in the Index Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Manual...

Page 417: ...ory GC or GC LB GM Part No 1OS 1344or equivalent Axle Lubricant GM Part GL 5 Gear Lubricant NO 1052271 or SAE 8OW 90 USAGE Differential C3 HD3500 Trucks With Dana Rear Axle Transfer Case Windshield Wa...

Page 418: ...Category LB or GC LB Multi Pur ose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241or equivalent Multi Pur ose Lubricant Superlubek GM Part No I 2346241 or equivalent USAGE Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges...

Page 419: ...med the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also y...

Page 420: ...MaintenanceRecord ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 50...

Page 421: ...tion Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 8...

Page 422: ...ver if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly reso...

Page 423: ...7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 0 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In th...

Page 424: ...eet 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Comlnunication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Wmanty and Owner...

Page 425: ...2 Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station up to 4 00 will be covered J w n p Stcrrt No start situations which require a battery jump start will be covered at no...

Page 426: ...t lodgingif vehicle disablementoccurs at least 150miles 240km from your home or rental property Please Note you will be required to obtain prior approval fromGMC Roadside Assistance andpay for expense...

Page 427: ...and color of your Mileage of vehicle and description of problem are calling GMC truck Roadside Assistance is available 23 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days ayear including weekends and holidays Shou...

Page 428: ...ext day c10c s not constituteovernight repairs Gas allowance of up to 10 a day for rides provided by another person i e friend neighbor etc in lieu of rental for overnight warranty repair up to a five...

Page 429: ...n assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements GMC voluntarily particip...

Page 430: ...ssistance Center at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information be the REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS T...

Page 431: ...notify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Consumer Relations 31 E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800...

Page 432: ...ulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeablyservice General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle PLE...

Page 433: ...name of the person to whoseattention 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 071...

Page 434: ...f i NOTES 8 14...

Page 435: ...6 79 7 46 Anti Lock Brake System WarningLight 2 68 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Appearance Care 6 6 I Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 3 Servicing 1 30 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 67 Appearance Care...

Page 436: ...39 Parking 2 25 Trailer 4 56 Wear 6 37 BTSICheck 42 C a m p e r v p e Mirror 2 48 Camper Wiring Harness 4 48 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 Capacities and Specifications 6 77 Carbon Monoxide 2 30 2...

Page 437: ...cedure 8 2 Climate Control System 3 2 3 3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Damage Finish 6 68 Darnage Sheet Metal 6 67 Daytime Running Lamps 2 42 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Lighl...

Page 438: ...I Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 8 8 6 g EngineOil Pressure i 72 q5 Speedometer 2 SF i Fuel L l a u i...

Page 439: ...Mountain Roads 4 34 Hitches Trailer 4 55 Hood Checking Things Under 6 9 Release 6 10 Horn 2 34 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 6 25 7 46 Hydraulic Clutch System Check 7 41 Hydroplaning 4 30 Hearing Ilnpaired...

Page 440: ...enance Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Record MaintenanceSchedule Long Trip Highway Definition Long Tripmighway Intervals Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fl...

Page 441: ...d Recovery 4 I I Oil Engine 6 14 7 46 Opener Garage Door 2 51 Overheating Engine 5 13 Owner Checks and Services 7 40 Owner Publications Ordering 8 11 8 12 Paint Spotting Chemical 6 68 Park Shifting In...

Page 442: ...Fluids and Lubricants 7 46 Recovery Hooks 5 37 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 15 Recreational Vehicle Towin 4 4 1 Refrigerants AirConditionlng 6 79 Replacement Bulbs 6 39 6 76 Wheel 6 59 Parts 6 78 Replacing...

Page 443: ...Seat Position 1 60 1 62 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster I 16 WhyThey Work 1 10 SecurityLight 2 73 Service 6 2 Engine Soon Light 2 69 Manuals Order ng 8 1 1 8 I2 PartsIdentificationLabel 6 70 Publication...

Page 444: ...Thermostat 6 32 Third Door 2 4 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 34 Time Setting the 3 7 Tire Chains 6 60 TireLoading 4 43 Tires 6 51 Alignment andBalance 6 59 BuyingNew 6 56 Chains 6 60 Changing a Flat 5 23 Cle...

Page 445: ...ignals 2 35 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 2 35 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 57 Underbody Maintenance 6 68 Underllood Fuse Relay Center 6 74 Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings iv Identificati...

Page 446: ...Fluid Level Check Windshield WiDers 2 37 Winter Drivins 4 36 2 37 6 33 7 47 WiperBlades Cleaning 6 65 7 40 Wiring Headlamp 6 71 2 36 Wrench Wheel 5 25 L Blade Replacement 6 50 6 78 Cleaning the Blade...

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