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To adjust the treble, Press and release AUDIO until TRE
appears on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow
to increase treble. T and a positive number will appear
on the display. Press and hold the down arrow to
decrease treble. T and a negative number will appear on
the display. T and a zero will appear on the display when
the treble level is adjusted to the middle position.
Release the up or down arrow when you find the treble
level you want or when the maximum or minimum level
is reached. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to
decrease the treble.

To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select
BAS or TRE. Then press and hold AUDIO for more
than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and a zero or
T and a zero will appear on the display. To adjust both
tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle
position, end out of audio mode by pressing the AUDIO
button until the display goes blank. Then press and hold
AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a
beep. CEN will appear on the display.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and
left speakers, press and release AUDIO until BAL
appears on the display. Then press and hold the up arrow
to move the sound to the right speakers or the down
arrow to move the sound to the left speakers. R and a
number will appear on the display when the sound is
balanced toward the right speakers. L and a number
will appear on the display when the sound is balanced
toward the left speakers. L and a zero will appear on
the display when the sound is balanced between the
speakers. Release the up or down arrow when you find
the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or
minimum level is reached.

To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers,
press and release AUDIO until FAD appears on the
display. Then press and hold the up arrow to move the
sound to the front speakers or the down arrow to move
the sound to the rear speakers. F and a number will
appear on the display when the sound is balanced
toward the front speakers. R and a number will appear
on the display when the sound is balanced toward the
rear speakers. F and a zero will appear on the display
when the sound is balanced between the speakers.
Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker
balance you want or when the maximum or minimum
level is reached.

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Содержание 2002 Express

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Страница 2: ...i 2002 Chevrolet Express Owner s Manual Litho in U S A ECopyright General Motors Corporation 2001 Part Number C2214 A First Edition All Rights Reserved ...

Страница 3: ...eral Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires...

Страница 4: ...nd a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others c...

Страница 5: ...s You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specif...

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

Страница 8: ...tions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 16 Driver Position 1 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 25 Right Front Passenger Position 1 25 Air Bag System 1 34 Rear Seat Passengers 1 36 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 39 Center Passenger Position 1 40 Children 1 46 Restraint Systems for Children 1 61 Older Chil...

Страница 9: ...seat To adjust the seat pull the lever up to release the seat bottom Slide the seat to where you want it and then release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a peda...

Страница 10: ...rd the right or left To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion move the right lever up or down To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion move the left lever up or down Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the front of the lever which is located on the inboard side of the seat cushion Move the seatback with your body and release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it...

Страница 11: ...s job because it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback ...

Страница 12: ...safety belt sleeve These will keep the safety belts out of the way while people get into the rear seats Removing the Rear Seat 1 Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed To do this press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt ...

Страница 13: ...s floor mats the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat 3 Turn the handle up 4 Once the blue or yellow handle is turned up pull the handle to remove the locking pin If the vehicle has floor mats the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat ...

Страница 14: ...d about two inches 5 cm and then lift the seat from the floor rails 8 Remove the seat from the vehicle 9 For the first rear seat stow the safety belt latch by attaching the fastener strip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door There is also a fastener strip provided for stowing the safety belt latch for a four passenger bench seat if equipped ...

Страница 15: ... stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it CAUTION A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and...

Страница 16: ...pin It is found on the inboard side of the seat If the vehicle has floor mats pull the flap that has been cut into the mat 3 Remove the pin from its stowed position on the seat base 4 Insert the blue or yellow locking pin into the seat base Possible slight seat pushing may be needed to line up the pin with the base Remember each pin has its own side The yellow pin must be installed on the passenge...

Страница 17: ...ore operating the vehicle Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system CAUTION Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you re not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse Y...

Страница 18: ...uckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them ...

Страница 19: ...1 12 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels Put someone on it ...

Страница 20: ...1 13 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Страница 21: ...ent panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Страница 22: ...hey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts...

Страница 23: ...tion Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull ...

Страница 24: ...ash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop o...

Страница 25: ...uster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoul...

Страница 26: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Страница 27: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Страница 28: ...y injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests ...

Страница 29: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Страница 30: ...isted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Страница 31: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Страница 32: ...ger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all t...

Страница 33: ...ent panel in front of the right front passenger s seat your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel but there is no right front passenger seat your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only If it doesn t say AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel your vehicle doesn t have air bags Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce...

Страница 34: ...ate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink...

Страница 35: ...tem nor its air bag system is designed 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 part of this manual called Children United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electr...

Страница 36: ... 29 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side ...

Страница 37: ...shold level If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 to 16 mph 14 to 26 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed t...

Страница 38: ...rded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel for...

Страница 39: ... records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment The module also records speed engine rpm brake and throttle data D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage the coverin...

Страница 40: ... do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it keep the air bags from working properly A As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from worki...

Страница 41: ...elted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it click...

Страница 42: ...wn on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 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 you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt s...

Страница 43: ...lt comfort guides This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restr...

Страница 44: ...e guide on the side of the seatback 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide ...

Страница 45: ...ngth 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides ...

Страница 46: ... If your vehicle has rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a 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 ...

Страница 47: ...ds protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Infants and Young Children Except Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags ...

Страница 48: ...much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint ...

Страница 49: ...in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limit...

Страница 50: ...cture This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Infants and Young Children Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children bu...

Страница 51: ...straints However infants who should be restrained in a rear facing child restraint cannot ride safely in this vehicle CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may set...

Страница 52: ...while riding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms ...

Страница 53: ... restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint ...

Страница 54: ...surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window ...

Страница 55: ...raps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is ...

Страница 56: ...ured or killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle has a right front passenger s air bag always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before ...

Страница 57: ...ld restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped ch...

Страница 58: ...ng position where the child restraint will be placed CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint...

Страница 59: ...ted atthe rear of theseat cushion for each three passenger rear bench seat Don t use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger s position or in any four passenger rear bench seat Passenger Van 3 Passenger Rear Seats Anchor the top strap to this bracket For the left outboard seating position use anchor point A For the right outboard seating position use anchor point B For a ce...

Страница 60: ...hat 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 and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the chil...

Страница 61: ... the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Страница 62: ...find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Страница 63: ...ild in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how ...

Страница 64: ...h down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Страница 65: ...of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenger van always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag do not use a rear facing child restraint in this vehicle If a forward facing child restraint is suitable for your child always move the passenger seat as far ...

Страница 66: ...r back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 ...

Страница 67: ...restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Страница 68: ...r belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat ...

Страница 69: ...elt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder be...

Страница 70: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Страница 71: ... might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C...

Страница 72: ...2 20 Ignition Positions 2 21 Starting Your Gasoline Engine 2 23 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 27 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into PARK P 2 30 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 32 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 33 Locking Rear Axle If Equipped 2 33 Horn 2 34 Tilt Wheel Option 2 34 Turn Signal Multif...

Страница 73: ...rcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Manual Windows To operate your manual windows turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows ...

Страница 74: ...wer the window Press the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the window The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the opp...

Страница 75: ...ndow pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it Your vehicle also has rear swing out windows See Rear Doors in the index Keys CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys i...

Страница 76: ...ealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have an extra key ...

Страница 77: ...et out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with key...

Страница 78: ...inside door handle will not work Rear Door Security Lock Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60 40 side swing out door With this feature you can lock these doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Rear Cargo Door Move the lever down to engage the security feature Move the lever up to return the door locks t...

Страница 79: ... with your vehicle Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may caus...

Страница 80: ...r objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D Check to determine if battery replacement or transmitter resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation To unlock the driver s door press the UNLOCK button If you pres...

Страница 81: ...of four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery NOTICE When replacing the battery use...

Страница 82: ...this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal if it has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter To resynchronize your transmitter stand close to your vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for at least five s...

Страница 83: ...pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle Then slide the door open To close the sliding side door from outside use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle When the door slides closed completely it will be flush with the side of the body ...

Страница 84: ...he rear of the vehicle Then slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it To close the sliding door from inside grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position Make sure the door is completely closed before driving away ...

Страница 85: ...e Door To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you To open the front portion of a 60 40 door from the inside pull the handle toward you and push open the door ...

Страница 86: ...se the front door Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open the door beyond 90 degrees close the door partially pull the check strap outward at the spring hole and then open the door When you close the door the check strap will automatically re engage ...

Страница 87: ...ing or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear door s or rear swing out windows D Make sure all other windows are shut D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT or DEFOG Additionally on vehicles with heating air conditioning systems MAX A C or BI LEVEL A C can be used That will force outside air into...

Страница 88: ...e rear door pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent 90 degrees open then opening fully To close the rear doors close the driver side rear door first Then close the passenger side rear door Check to make sure both doors are completely closed ...

Страница 89: ... features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Al...

Страница 90: ... system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait until...

Страница 91: ...ings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch you can turn it to five different positions A ACCESSORY This position allows yo...

Страница 92: ...ck the steering wheel like LOCK Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off for example if your vehicle is being pushed D RUN This is the position for driving E START This position starts your engine Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine see Starting Your Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your ...

Страница 93: ...rn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds When the engine starts let go of the key and accelerator I...

Страница 94: ...oolant heater is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded 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 ...

Страница 95: ...n your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time If you have a need to leave your key in the ignition in OFF for an extended period for any reason it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery PARK P This position locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle...

Страница 96: ...Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed CAUTION Shifting ...

Страница 97: ...u go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in SECOND 2 You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can u...

Страница 98: ...ked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle Always check to be sure your parking brake is fully released before you drive If you are t...

Страница 99: ...eft the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Pull the lever toward you ...

Страница 100: ... parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever ...

Страница 101: ...hill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission in the Index If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pr...

Страница 102: ...2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn ...

Страница 103: ... coming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier Caut...

Страница 104: ...rking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Locking Rear Axle If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the ti...

Страница 105: ...r left side of the steering column To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following D Turn and Lane Change Signals D Headlamp High Low Beam Changer D Windshield Wipers D Windshield Washe...

Страница 106: ...ou complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash at twice the normal rate a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and a blown f...

Страница 107: ...gh speed Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected from overload by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the ...

Страница 108: ...25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes or move the cruise switch to off the cruise control will shut off CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and...

Страница 109: ...nd go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Move the cruise control switch to on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal ...

Страница 110: ...itch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed D Move the cruise switch from o...

Страница 111: ...ontrol on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be ...

Страница 112: ...ps together with the following D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D License Plate Lamps D Instrument Panel Lights D Ashtray Lamp Headlamps Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights You can change your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signal high beam lever A circuit breaker protects your headlamps If you have ...

Страница 113: ...s first sold in Canada The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met D The ignition is on D The exterior lamp control is off and D The parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark...

Страница 114: ...Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right of the exterior lamps control Turn the thumbwheel up to brighten the lights When the thumbwheel is moved to the first position the radio display and transmission selection display will go to full intensity The instrument panel cluster...

Страница 115: ... open or to remain off If the DOME OVERRIDE button is pushed in the dome lamps will not come on If the DOME OVERRIDE button is out the interior lamps will work as usual If the button is pressed in the interior lamps will not come on when any of the vehicle s doors are opened This feature is helpful when you want to leave your door s open for an extended period of time and do not want to run the ba...

Страница 116: ...ull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow passageways ...

Страница 117: ...neutral Then adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the knob until the mirror is adjusted to where you want it Heated Outside Mirrors If Equipped Your outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button located near the fan control An indicator light in the button will light anytime the heated outside mirrors are activated Your rear window defogger comes on whenever the heated...

Страница 118: ...ings like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Camper Type Mirrors If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with the camper type mirrors they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you ...

Страница 119: ...djust the mirrors when towing a trailer turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle 2 Turn the mirror head so that it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed ...

Страница 120: ...ghter Ashtray The front ashtray is located on the instrument panel extension at the center of the instrument panel Lift up on the ashtray door to open it NOTICE If you store paper and other things that burn in your ashtrays they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and other things that burn in yo...

Страница 121: ...t will pop back by itself To remove the front ashtray pull up on the tab with a key or similar object inserted in the tab and lift the ashtray out Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Visor Vanity Mirror Option Some visors have mirrors built in with or without lamps Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lamps on if you...

Страница 122: ...ory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet maximum electrical load must not exceed 25 amps Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for e...

Страница 123: ...main components of your instrument panel are the following A Lamp Control B Air Vents C Instrument Panel Cluster D Comfort Controls System E Audio System F Turn Signal Multifunction Lever G Horn H Convenience Tray I Cigarette Lighter J Cupholder K Ashtray ...

Страница 124: ...shown Canada similar Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically ...

Страница 125: ...ou may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed so check with your state or provincial vehicle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileag...

Страница 126: ... part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem wi...

Страница 127: ...will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then it will flash for about 55 seconds If the driver s belt is already buckled neither the tone nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is ...

Страница 128: ...ss light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the engine as a check to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go out If it stays on or come...

Страница 129: ...sories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either wa...

Страница 130: ...ed right away United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If ...

Страница 131: ...h your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red a...

Страница 132: ...cle helping to produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NO...

Страница 133: ...ired Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to 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 This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways D Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission contr...

Страница 134: ...l flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank in the Index The diagnostic system can d...

Страница 135: ... and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know in order to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or...

Страница 136: ... This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working If it does not come on at all have it repaired NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that ma...

Страница 137: ...ndicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check your oil as soon as possible CAUTION Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle servic...

Страница 138: ... with the Passlock System Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your GM dealer Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You have this light on the instrument panel It will light whenever the DRL are on It is also a reminder to turn on your headlamps when driving at night Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the li...

Страница 139: ...our fuel gage D At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank D The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up D The gage doesn t go ...

Страница 140: ...ereo 3 14 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 20 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player If Equipped 3 24 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 35 AM FM Stereo with 6 Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped 3 46 Theft Deterrent Feature RDS Radio...

Страница 141: ...es the fan speed The knob has four speed positions To increase airflow turn the knob toward HI To decrease airflow turn it toward LO To turn the fan off turn the mode knob on the far right to OFF Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel regulates the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature i...

Страница 142: ...r vents Floor Defog This setting divides airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield DEF Defrost This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents This setting is used to remove fog or ice from the windshield Heater Air Conditioning Controls If Equipped If your vehicle has air conditioning your heater air conditioning controls will look like this Before using your vehicle s...

Страница 143: ...ioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy This setting also cools the air the fastest After the vehicle s interior reaches a comfortable temperature turn the knob clockwise to place the air conditioning system in the A C mode A C Air Conditioning This setting is used for normal cooling on hot days It cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air Condi...

Страница 144: ...ed fan speed The thumbwheel has three positions To increase the flow of heated air turn the thumbwheel toward HIGH To turn the fan off turn the thumbwheel to OFF Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If Equipped If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination controls are provided to regulate the temperature location and speed of the airflow Front Passenger Control T...

Страница 145: ... the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating The knob can be set to any blend setting To adjust the airflow speed turn the fan knob on the left side of the control panel to the desired fan speed To activate the rear control turn the fan knob on the front control to REAR CNTL Rear Passenger Control The rear control works just like the front control It will allow se...

Страница 146: ...nes to circulate When the air conditioning defrost or blend is on you may notice a slight increase or decrease in engine speed due to compressor operation This is normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature Heating On cold days use the floor setting with the temperature knob in the red area Outside air will be brought in through the floo...

Страница 147: ...al warming time press the button again Pressing the button when the indicator light is illuminated will turn the defogger off If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors the rear window defogger button will activate both the rear window defogger and the heated outside rearview mirrors See Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors in the Index Do not attach a temporary vehicle license ta...

Страница 148: ...the direction and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle Move the thumbwheel on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your preference Increase or reduce the amount of airflow by opening and closing the louvers The vents turn to direct the airflow from side to side When you close a vent it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open If you have rear heating or rear air ...

Страница 149: ...u can move the vents from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air or close the vents altogether When you close a vent it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out wh...

Страница 150: ...ress and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appears on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display instead RDS clock time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for your clock time to update AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio ...

Страница 151: ...ss one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed The radio will scan preset stations with a strong signal only Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn t...

Страница 152: ...ust the balance between the right and left speakers press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanc...

Страница 153: ...een calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership for service LOC Locked This message is displayed when the TheftlockR system has locked up Your vehicle must be returned to the dealership for service AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped Playin...

Страница 154: ...Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed The radio will scan preset stations with a strong signal only Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FM1 and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Tur...

Страница 155: ...ust the balance between the right and left speakers press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow to move the sound to the left speakers R and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanced toward the right speakers L and a number will appear on the display when the sound is balanc...

Страница 156: ...n the TheftlockR system has locked up Your vehicle must be returned to the dealership for service Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If the ignition is on but the radio is off...

Страница 157: ...e number of selections of the tape that the radio will search forward Pressing this pushbutton multiple times in the next mode will increase the number of selections Pressing the PREV pushbutton will cancel the selections Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work The sound will mute while seeking 3 REV Reverse Press this pushbutton to reverse the...

Страница 158: ...ded with the radio and vehicle off if this button is pressed first Cassette Tape Messages ERR Error If the player detects a tight or broken tape this message will appear on the display and the player will eject the tape The radio will go back to playing the last station selected CLN Clean If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes b...

Страница 159: ...s press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning The radio will scan to stations with a strong signal only The sound will mute while scanning To scan preset stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrow...

Страница 160: ...n you find the bass level you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To adjust the treble press and release AUDIO until TRE appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to increase treble T and a positive number will appear on the display Press and hold the down arrow to decrease treble T and a negative number will appear on the display T and a zero will appear on the disp...

Страница 161: ...ay when the sound is balanced between the speakers Release the up or down arrow when you find the speaker balance you want or when the maximum or minimum level is reached To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FAD Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display To adjust both tone controls and...

Страница 162: ...pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RND will appear on the display Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play OFF will appear on the display 6 RPT Repeat Press this pushbutton once to hear a selection over again RPT will appear on the display The current track will continue to repeat Press this pushbutton again to turn off repeated play OFF will appear on ...

Страница 163: ...humid If so wait about an hour and try again D If the CD is not playing correctly for any of the above reasons try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped Standard Radio BoseR not shown Playing the Radio PWR Power Pre...

Страница 164: ... ignition turned off Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection A TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations A SEEK Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only The sound will mute while seeking A PSCAN Preset Scan Press and hold o...

Страница 165: ... Bass Treble AUDIO Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease The display will show the bass or treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass and treble to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust ...

Страница 166: ...ance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to move the sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to move the sound to the left speakers To adjust the fade to the front and rear speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise to...

Страница 167: ...ilable In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station When you are tuned to an RDS station the station name will appear on the display instead of the frequency Most RDS stations provide their station name the time of day and a Program Type PTY for their current programming Some statio...

Страница 168: ...ch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations When you turn the ignition off and then on again the alternate frequency feature will automatically be turned on SEEK TYPE Press this button to go to a station with the last selected PTY TYPE and the last selected PTY will ...

Страница 169: ...n the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements it will stop If no station is found NO TRAF will appear on the display Your radio can be programmed to interrupt the playback of a cassette tape CD or FM radio by enabling the traffic interrupt feature Press the TRAF button once to seek to an RDS station that supports the traffic interrupt feature if the current station does not The...

Страница 170: ... beginning of the current selection If this pushbutton is pressed and the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending upon the position on the tape SEEK and a 1 will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode If this pushbutton is pressed additional tim...

Страница 171: ...ks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation A SEEK The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton If the arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a tape ...

Страница 172: ...n error can t be corrected contact your dealer Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing The display will show the CD symbol If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off first press DISP or EJT If an error appears on the display see Compact Disc Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous P...

Страница 173: ...l appear on the display A SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either of the arrows is held or pressed more then once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD DISP Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will app...

Страница 174: ...or wet D The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again D If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer AM FM Stereo with Six Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System RDS If Equipped Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turn ...

Страница 175: ...witch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations tSEEK u Press the right or left arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking tSCAN u Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then ...

Страница 176: ...If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position select BASS MID or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to zero To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed The radio will...

Страница 177: ...ce one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can do the following D Seek only to stations with the types of programs you want to listen to D seek to stations with traffic announcements D receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies and D rece...

Страница 178: ...type format is broadcast AM FM Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations Press and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off AF OFF will appear on the display T...

Страница 179: ...ry three seconds press this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received TRAF Traffic Press this button to receive traffic announcements The traffic announcement brackets will appear on the display TRAF will appear on the display if the current station broadcasts ...

Страница 180: ...ds You will hear a beep and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green load a disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in Once the disc is loaded the light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another disc The disc player takes up to six di...

Страница 181: ... CD will be displayed You can now remove the disc If the disc is not removed after 25 seconds the disc will be automatically pulled back into the receiver If you try to push the disc back into the receiver before the 25 second time period is complete the receiver will sense an error and will try to eject the disc several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of the LOAD C...

Страница 182: ... the desired preset equalization setting while playing a compact disc The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc See AUTO EQ listed previously for more information tSEEK u To seek press the left arrow while playing a CD to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have passed Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you press the button ...

Страница 183: ...ay If S LIST is present press the SONG LIST button to turn it off 3 Select the desired disc by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow button to locate the track that you want to save The track will begin to play 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two or more seconds to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed a beep will be heard immediately Afte...

Страница 184: ...list the tracks will be added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the disc player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds A beep will be heard followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will be heard after four seconds S ...

Страница 185: ...nt Feature RDS Radios If Equipped THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will be displayed When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activa...

Страница 186: ...d and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage do the following 1 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting 2 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radi...

Страница 187: ...yer at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound 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 hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer GM Part No 12344789 When cleaning th...

Страница 188: ...s active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press an...

Страница 189: ...traighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn Chime Level Adjustment RDS Radios Only The radio is the vehicle chime producer The chime is produced from the driver s side front door speaker...

Страница 190: ...iving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Steering 4 11 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 13 Loss of Control 4 14 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 19 City Driving 4 20 Freeway Driving 4 21 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 22 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Winter Driving 4 27 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 28 Loading Your Vehicle 4 3...

Страница 191: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Страница 192: ...timates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it s against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How ...

Страница 193: ...rinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks The law in an increasing number of U S states and throughout Canada sets...

Страница 194: ... right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the...

Страница 195: ...g up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet...

Страница 196: ...p your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a brak...

Страница 197: ...s about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel sp...

Страница 198: ...In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen o...

Страница 199: ...speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example...

Страница 200: ... a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your ve...

Страница 201: ...ndicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also ...

Страница 202: ... to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of t...

Страница 203: ... control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to ...

Страница 204: ... They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly ...

Страница 205: ...et wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank fil...

Страница 206: ... in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast ...

Страница 207: ...er that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a sma...

Страница 208: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start t...

Страница 209: ...e into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your t...

Страница 210: ...have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip D Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside D Wiper Blades Are they in good shape D Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have y...

Страница 211: ... leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road int...

Страница 212: ...N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot 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 and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool y...

Страница 213: ... reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tire...

Страница 214: ...anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index D Allow greater following distance on any slippery road D Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an othe...

Страница 215: ...summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing t...

Страница 216: ...ter run for a while If you have a diesel engine you may have to run it at a higher speed to get enough heat Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the veh...

Страница 217: ...eight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out CAUTION Do not loa...

Страница 218: ... child restraint in your vehicle D When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can D Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification Tire label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load If you added any accessories or equipm...

Страница 219: ...determine your GCWR Add On Equipment When you carry removable items you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes m...

Страница 220: ... for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be u...

Страница 221: ...0 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads D You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important cons...

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Страница 224: ...sure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information abo...

Страница 225: ...not attach to the bumper Do not use a ball hitch because it could pull the bumper loose D If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 4 000 lbs 1 800 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving D Will you have to make any ...

Страница 226: ...nd they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle s hydraulic brake system except D Don t tap into your vehicle s brake system if the trailer s brake system will use more than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 cc of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder...

Страница 227: ...the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as ...

Страница 228: ... bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making v...

Страница 229: ...eck occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temper...

Страница 230: ...regular brakes When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you D start your engine D shift into a gear and D release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service...

Страница 231: ...cian can use the following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer Four Wire Harness D Light Green Back up lamps D Brown Parking lamps D Yellow Left stoplamp and turn signal D Dark Green Right stoplamp and turn signal Three Wire Harness D Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes seven wire harness only D Orange Trailer accessory seven wire harness only D White heavy ga...

Страница 232: ...on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 10 Engine Overheating Gasoline Engine 5 12 Cooling System Gasoline Engine 5 20 Engine Fan Noise 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Changing a Flat Tire 5 36 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Страница 233: ... Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them to warn others Set one up at...

Страница 234: ...y to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a...

Страница 235: ...e sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transm...

Страница 236: ...ng this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that...

Страница 237: ...ive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because thi...

Страница 238: ... the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery ...

Страница 239: ...the engine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service NOTICE Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that they don t touch each other or any other metal The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty ...

Страница 240: ... black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote negative cap to the original position Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance in...

Страница 241: ... overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode you will notice a loss in power and engine performance This operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency Driving extended miles km and or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided NOTICE After driving in the overheated engine pro...

Страница 242: ...ut of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat...

Страница 243: ...over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down Also see Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode listed previously in thi...

Страница 244: ...run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off t...

Страница 245: ...r vehicle needs service Turn off the engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dange...

Страница 246: ...ot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool b...

Страница 247: ...hey are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Страница 248: ...cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap ...

Страница 249: ... up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off ...

Страница 250: ...adiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this ...

Страница 251: ...disengages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your...

Страница 252: ...ey could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposi...

Страница 253: ...e until the flat tire is off the ground See Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire in the Index Unless your vehicle has a flat rear tire do not remove or restore a tire from to a storage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restoring If you have a vehicle which was completed from a ...

Страница 254: ...e Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire For vans with the 15 passenger seating arrangement the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire ...

Страница 255: ...he rear door frame above the bumper Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is already jacked up use the jack handle and extension to hook the cable Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle If the retainer pulls out hook the inside of the wheel and pull the sp...

Страница 256: ...at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening NOTICE To help avoid vehicle damage do not drive the vehicle before the cable is restored Jacking Tool Storage A Socket B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box E Jack Handle Extension ...

Страница 257: ...ack handle extension B jack handle C socket D and the ratchet E Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 1 You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts When using the ratchet and socket make sure the DOWN side faces you ...

Страница 258: ...5 27 2 Loosen the plastic nut caps 3 Remove the center cap ...

Страница 259: ...e ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 The jack has a bolt on the end Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 3 Turn the ratchet clockwise That will raise the jack lift head a little ...

Страница 260: ...nder the vehicle as shown Rear Position CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack ...

Страница 261: ... fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit ...

Страница 262: ...r a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come l...

Страница 263: ...eel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 140 lb ft 190 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead t...

Страница 264: ...next part will show you how Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Pull the retaining bar thro...

Страница 265: ...5 34 3 Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keeping the cable tight 4 Attach the ratchet with the UP side facing you to the extension ...

Страница 266: ...ench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If the tire moves use the ratchet wheel wrench to tighten the cable You will hear two clicks when the tire is up all the way Return the jacking equipment to the proper location Secure the items and replace the ja...

Страница 267: ...of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between...

Страница 268: ...tem 6 12 Engine Oil Gasoline Engine 6 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Gasoline Engines 6 19 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 23 Rear Axle 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 27 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 29 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 34 Bulb Replacement 6 41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 42 Tires 6 52 Appearance Care 6 52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 56 ...

Страница 269: ... to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index before attempting to do your own service work You...

Страница 270: ...soline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System in the Diesel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it is bad enough it can damage your engine A little pin...

Страница 271: ... are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected The malfu...

Страница 272: ...any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving Filling Your Tank Gasoline Engine CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very b...

Страница 273: ...ll spring back to the right CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasolin...

Страница 274: ...mage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only in...

Страница 275: ...ic fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood do the following 1 Pull this handle inside the vehicle It is located in front ...

Страница 276: ...nd release the secondary hood release 3 Lift the hood 4 Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge The underhood lamp if equipped will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed ...

Страница 277: ...ift the hood you ll see these items A Battery B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill E Transmission Fluid Dipstick F Engine Air Cleaner Filter G Power Steering Reservoir H Brake Master Cylinder I Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Страница 278: ...our vehicle The noise control system warranty is given in your warranty booklet These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the United States Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof 1 The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of de...

Страница 279: ...t pipe clamps Engine Oil Gasoline Engine If your vehicle has a diesel engine see Engine Oil Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow handle and is located near the center of t...

Страница 280: ...crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil filler cap is located between the coolant recovery tank and the engine air cleaner filter See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more in...

Страница 281: ...ute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Страница 282: ...symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM GoodwrenchR oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area where the temperature falls below 20_F 29_C consider using either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatu...

Страница 283: ...es 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good ...

Страница 284: ...e engine air cleaner filter assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needs to be serviced See Owner Checks and Services in the Index to determine when to check the indicator If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is green no air filter service is required When the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears the filter should...

Страница 285: ... it to the green clean filter zone See Normal Replacement Parts for the proper filter to use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner filter and crankcase ventilation filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the...

Страница 286: ...ese conditions change the fluid and filter every 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choosetohavethisdoneatthedealershipservicedepartment If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can ...

Страница 287: ... at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50_F 10_C or more If it s colder than 50_F 10_C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows D Park your vehicle ...

Страница 288: ...e dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dip...

Страница 289: ... to the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty D After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described un...

Страница 290: ...o the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOLR engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX...

Страница 291: ... whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOLR is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain wate...

Страница 292: ...imes a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location The vehicle must be on a le...

Страница 293: ...e to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check ...

Страница 294: ...a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle ...

Страница 295: ...ULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark To prevent contamination of brake fluid never check or fill the power steering reservoir with the brake master cylinder cover off What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damag...

Страница 296: ...s for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full D Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the br...

Страница 297: ... too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index C...

Страница 298: ...not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they ll have to be replaced Don t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid D If you spill b...

Страница 299: ... may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Your rear drum brakes don t have wear indicators but if you ...

Страница 300: ...d GM replacement parts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintena...

Страница 301: ...urt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer For the type of bulbs see Replacement Bulbs in the Index Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop o...

Страница 302: ...into the connector 6 Reassemble the headlamp assembly with the retainer Composite Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps 3 Without removing the headlamp assembly itself remove the bulb socket from the back of the headlamp on the driver s side Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket On the passenger s side turn the bulb clockwi...

Страница 303: ...he headlamp assembly Front Parking Turn Signal Lamps To replace the front parking turn signal lamps do the following 1 Remove the outer screws from the parking turn signal lamp lens assembly There are either two or four screws depending on your vehicle s trim level ...

Страница 304: ...ile turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb 5 Turn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens assembly Reinstall the screws on the parking turn signal lamp assembly Sidemarker Lamps 1 Remove the screw from the top of the lens ...

Страница 305: ... of the lamp from the grille 3 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it Install the new bulb 4 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Push the socket protector until you can see the fasteners ...

Страница 306: ...6 39 3 Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench 4 Remove the hidden upper nuts ...

Страница 307: ...6 40 5 Lift the lamp as you turn it toward the rear of the vehicle 6 To remove squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise ...

Страница 308: ...Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking See Wiper Blade Check in the Index for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways To remove the type with a release clip do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position ...

Страница 309: ...into the windshield Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your GM Warranty booklet for details CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous D Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air ou...

Страница 310: ...at underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the following D Too much flexing D Too much heat D Tire overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage ...

Страница 311: ...r damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the ratchet to tighten the cable See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools in the Index If your vehicle has dual rear wheels also see Dual Tire Operation later in th...

Страница 312: ...l Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a pa...

Страница 313: ... whenever a wheel wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000 and 6 000 miles 160 1 600 and 10 000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears faster than the inner tire Your tires will wear more evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically If you re going to be doing a lot ...

Страница 314: ...for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and yo...

Страница 315: ...afety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performan...

Страница 316: ...s of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were alig...

Страница 317: ...heel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a...

Страница 318: ...n driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the tires of the rear axle Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufactur...

Страница 319: ...tone D Paint Thinner D Turpentine D Lacquer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle D Alcohol D Laundry Soap D Bleach D Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and ...

Страница 320: ...d the section use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with co...

Страница 321: ...hoe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the w...

Страница 322: ... windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a full strength glass cleaning liquid The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously w...

Страница 323: ...y could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or...

Страница 324: ...ded However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mi...

Страница 325: ...l repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Minor chips and scratches can be rep...

Страница 326: ...eas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etch...

Страница 327: ...6 60 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials ...

Страница 328: ... the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the front passenger door frame It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint i...

Страница 329: ...eadlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch An electrical overload will cause the lamps to flicker on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the moto...

Страница 330: ...he fuse block access door To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Be sure to use the correct fuse If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the same fuse rating Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette ...

Страница 331: ...me Running Lamp Module Headlamp Switch Keyless Entry Illumination Low Coolant Module CHIME Module DRAB Module 5 HAZARD Hazard Lamps CHIME Module 6 CRUISE Cruise Control 7 PWR AUX Auxiliary Power Outlet DLC 8 CRANK Not Used 9 PARK LPS License Plate Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Front Sidemarkers Glove Box Ashtray 10 AIR BAGS Air Bags 11 WIPER Wiper Motor Washer Pump 12 HTR A C A C A C Blower High Bl...

Страница 332: ...urn RR Turn Back up Lamps BTSI Solenoid 17 RADIO 1 Radio Ign Accy Upfitter Provision Relay 18 BRAKE 4WAL PCM ABS Cruise Control 19 RADIO B Radio Battery Power Antenna 20 TRANS PRNDL Automatic Transmission 21 SECURITY Passlock 22 RR DEFOG Rear Window Defog 23 NOT USED Not Used 24 RR HVAC RR HVAC Controls HIGH MED LOW Relays A PWR ACCY Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Illumination Mo...

Страница 333: ...R Front Blower Motor ABS Electronic Brake Control Module IGN B Ignition Switch IGN A Starter Relay Ignition Switch BATT Instrument Panel Fuse Block LIGHTING Instrument Panel Fuse Block Headlamp Switch RH HDLP Right hand Headlamp Export only LH HDLP Left hand Headlamp Export only RH HIBM Right hand High beam Headlamp Export only LH HIBM Left hand High beam Headlamp Export only ...

Страница 334: ...id Diesel ECM I Ignition Coil Camshaft Position Sensor VCM Fuel Injectors Coil Driver IGN E Air Conditioning Clutch Relay SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare Fuse NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED A C Air Conditioning Clutch Relay HORN Horn Relay Underhood Lamp s ECM B Fuel Pump Relay VCM PCM Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure Switch SPARE Spare Fuse SPARE Spare Fuse AUX A Upfitter Provisions AUX B...

Страница 335: ...adlamps 2 6052 Composite High Beam Headlamps 2 9005 Front Sidemarker Lamp 2 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 4 2357NA Rear Parking Lamp 2 3057 Rear Stop and Turn Lamp 2 3057 Back up Lamp 2 3156 Back up Lamp 2 1156 Rear Parking Stop and Turn Lamp 2 1157 For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer ...

Страница 336: ...rmation and requirements Engine Identification Gasoline Engines Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 8100 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W M R G Fuel System CSFI1 CSFI1 CSFI1 MFI2 Spark Plug Gap 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 1Central Sequential Fuel Injection 2Sequ...

Страница 337: ...0 quarts 16 0 L 20 0 quarts 18 9 L VORTEC 5700 V8 R 17 0 quarts 16 0 L 20 0 quarts 18 9 L VORTEC 8100 V8 G 23 0 quarts 21 8 L 26 0 quarts 24 6 L After refill the level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Cooling System in Section 5 Engine Oil Capacity ENGINE VIN Quantity VORTEC 4300 V6 W 4 5 quarts 4 3 L VORTEC 5000 V8 M 5 0 quarts 4 8 L VORTEC 5700 V8 R 5 0 quarts 4 8 L VORTEC 8100 V8 G 6 5 ...

Страница 338: ...9 inch wheelbase or 177 inch wheelbase only Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity If you do your own service work you ll need the proper service manual See Doing Your Own Service Work in the Index for additional information It is recommended that service work on your air conditioning system be performed by a qualified technician REFRIGERANT TYPE CAPACITY R 134a 2 0 lbs 0 91 kg Front R 134a 3 5 lbs...

Страница 339: ...nly If you have any questions see the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 5000 V8 VORTEC 5700 V8 VORTEC 8100 V8 VIN W M R G Oil Filter PF47 PF1218 PF1218 PF454 Engine Air Cleaner Filter A917C A917C A917C A917C PCV Valve CV769C CV769C CV769C Spark Plugs 41 932 41 932 41 932 TJ14R P15 Fuel Filter GF481 GF481 GF481 GF481 Radiato...

Страница 340: ...y dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 9 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 33 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 48 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 53 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 55 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 58 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Страница 341: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Страница 342: ... do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service...

Страница 343: ...lls you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary rep...

Страница 344: ... sooner Short Trip City Intervals At 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Drive Axle Service 2500 and 3500 Series with locking differential only Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Fluid Check Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Diesel Engine Only Engine Air C...

Страница 345: ... Gas Recirculation System Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Evaporative Control System Inspection Diesel Engine Only Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve CDRV System Check Short Trip City Intervals Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Wire Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Replacement Gasoline Engine Only Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Gasoline En...

Страница 346: ...ower Long Trip Highway Intervals At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Drive Axle Service 2500 and 3500 Series with locking differential only Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Fluid Check Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Noise Shields Inspectio...

Страница 347: ...lation System Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Evaporative Control System Inspection Diesel Engine Only Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve CDRV System Check Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Wire Inspection Gasoline Engine Only Spark Plug Replacement Gasoline Engine Only Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Gasoline Engine Only ...

Страница 348: ...es The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubric...

Страница 349: ...vehicle has a locking differential drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change 6 000 Miles 10 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Inde...

Страница 350: ...l and add fluid as needed 12 000 Miles 20 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information S...

Страница 351: ...Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 2500 and 3500 Series Only If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs or Equip...

Страница 352: ...Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 18 000 Miles 30 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Se...

Страница 353: ... j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Replace fuel ca...

Страница 354: ...every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 2500 and 3500 Series Only If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining w...

Страница 355: ... and additional information See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Nois...

Страница 356: ...vice j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 39 000 Miles 65 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubrica...

Страница 357: ... Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 2500 and 3500 Series Only If driving in dusty areas ...

Страница 358: ...le only to vehicles sold in the United States j Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a...

Страница 359: ...if driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle has a diesel engine if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain ...

Страница 360: ...vice j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubrica...

Страница 361: ... towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United State...

Страница 362: ...stem installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States j Di...

Страница 363: ...vice j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubric...

Страница 364: ...n the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Replace fuel cap if driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Clean and re...

Страница 365: ...s required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States j Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections a...

Страница 366: ...l and add fluid as needed j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add flu...

Страница 367: ...l and add fluid as needed j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add flu...

Страница 368: ...ng a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km j Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first j Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index j Ro...

Страница 369: ...over fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States j Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a N...

Страница 370: ...e Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Replace fuel cap if driving in dusty conditions An Emission Control Service 99 000 Miles 165 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first ...

Страница 371: ...requent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter j Gasoline Engine Only Except 8 1L V8 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j...

Страница 372: ...tes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubri...

Страница 373: ...n and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs or Equi...

Страница 374: ...licable only to vehicles sold in the United States j Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Change engine oil and filter ...

Страница 375: ...Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs or Equipped wi...

Страница 376: ...e Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 37 500 Miles 62 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Ser...

Страница 377: ...ation pattern and additional information See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections fasteners and other components are tight Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary T...

Страница 378: ...Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid ...

Страница 379: ...he Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote j Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service j Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index j Vehicles With GVW...

Страница 380: ...that the air cleaner housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States j Diesel Engine Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occu...

Страница 381: ...ange engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote j Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs or Equipped with Diesel Engine Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission...

Страница 382: ...e Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 82 500 Miles 137 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Se...

Страница 383: ...eplace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote j Diesel Engine Only Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Gasoline Engine Only See Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check in the Index j Vehicles With GVWR Above 10 000 lbs Only Inspect shields for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable ...

Страница 384: ...e Only If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Se...

Страница 385: ...under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmission fluid ch...

Страница 386: ... cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICED BY MILEAGE DATE ...

Страница 387: ...ese underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid ...

Страница 388: ...lades Cleaning in the Index Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure make sure that the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the ratchet wheel wrench to tighten the cable See Storing the Spare Tire and Tools in the...

Страница 389: ... Automatic Transmission Fluid in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges hood prop rod pivot fuel filler door rear compartment hinges latches locks hood latch assembly secondary latch p...

Страница 390: ... any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake in the...

Страница 391: ... the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only ...

Страница 392: ...ations in the Index Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken d...

Страница 393: ...eeded Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed See Rear Axle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the axle and repair it if needed Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for prop...

Страница 394: ...ne Oil in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Engine Oil Diesel Engine Engine oil with the letters CH 4 or CG 4 is best for your vehicle The CH 4 or CG 4 designation may appear either alone or in combination with other API designations such as API CH 4 SJ CG 4 SH or CH 4 CG 4 SJ These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of quality To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle ...

Страница 395: ...ansmission DEXRONR III Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category GC or GC LB GM P...

Страница 396: ...al Lubricant GM Part No 12345879 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstrip ...

Страница 397: ...ovided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 398: ...7 59 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 399: ...7 60 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 400: ... Procedure 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 8 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 10 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 ...

Страница 401: ...ents Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager cont...

Страница 402: ... is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you should file with the GM BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have Cana...

Страница 403: ...eech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 1 800 833 CHEV 2438 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Chevrolet the letter s...

Страница 404: ...800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installe...

Страница 405: ...dside assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers Roadside membership is free however some services may incur costs Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer Basic Care and Courtesy Care Roadside Basic Care provides D Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 2...

Страница 406: ... of 2002 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer for details Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease customers operating 2002 and newer Chevrolet vehicles for a period of 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km whichever occurs first All Courtesy Care services must be pre arranged by Chevrolet Roadside or dealer service management Basic Care and Courtesy ...

Страница 407: ... proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs...

Страница 408: ... fuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained at actual cost up to a maximum of 30 00 pe...

Страница 409: ...ribed herein at its sole discretion Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA ...

Страница 410: ...ntario K1A 0N5 REPORTINGSAFETYDEFECTSTO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General M...

Страница 411: ...cks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle Owner s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and ...

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