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Страница 2: ...resandControls 2 1 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 18 InstrumentPanel 3 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 45 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 52 Four wheel Drive 5 53 Front Axle 5 54 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 61 Tires 5 64 Appearance Care 5 86 Vehicle Identification 5 94 E...

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

Страница 4: ...ing 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 could be hurt 1 You will alsofind a circle A with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen Ill ...

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

Страница 6: ...ETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD J SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT POWER r f WINDOW I f DO NOT INSTALL A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DO NOTINSTALLA ORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INTHIS SEATING POSITION DOOR LOCK UNLOCK 2 LIGHTING SIGNALS TURN LAMPS PC RUNNING t u LAMPS LAMPS 0 ENGINE COOLANT TEMP uue CHARGING BATTERY SYSTEM COOL...

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Страница 8: ...osition 1 24 RearSeatPassengers Extended Cab Jump Seat 1 26 Rear Seat Passengers Crew Cab 1 27 Safety Belt Extender 1 30 Child Restraints 1 31 Older Children 1 31 Child Restraint Systems 1 37 Regular Cab and Extended Cab Pickup 1 40 Crew Cab Pickup 1 41 Top Strap l 42 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Children LATCH System 1 44 LATCH System 1 46 Infants and Young Children 1 33 Where to Put the Restra...

Страница 9: ...Bag Restrain 1 59 What Will YouSeeAfteranAir Bag Inflates 1 60 Air Bag Off Switch 1 61 When ShouldanAir Bag Inflate 1 59 Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 64 AddingEquipment to YourAirBag Equipped Vehicle 1 65 Restraint System Check 1 66 CheckingYourRestraintSystems 1 66 Replacing Restraint SystemPartsAftera Crash 1 67 1 2 ...

Страница 10: ...hile the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s 1 seatonlywhenthe vehicle is not moving 1 Move the lever under the front of a manual seat up to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 1 3 ...

Страница 11: ... on the outboard side of the driver s seat Horizontal Control Raise or lower the front of the seat Turn the knob counterc ockwise to increase lumbar by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the control Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole contr...

Страница 12: ... has this feature the controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats This feature will quickly heat the lower cushion and lower back of the driver s and front passenger s seats for added comfort Press the lower part of the switch to turn the heater on low Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on high Put the switch in the center position to turn the heater off The pas...

Страница 13: ...ck where you want it To return the seat to an upright position pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback If your vehicle is equipped with the vertical power seat control described in Power Seats on page 1 4 pressing it rearward allows the seatback to recline But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving 1 6 ...

Страница 14: ...p belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in theseat and wear your safety belt properly Head restraintsare fixed on some models and adjustable on others Slide an adju...

Страница 15: ...ull the seatback forward To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward it will return to the reclined position If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be...

Страница 16: ...ts upright position try to pull the seatback forward to make sure it is locked If the seatbackisn t loc d it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person w...

Страница 17: ... of the seat until the seat is in place then move the seatback to a vertical position To store the seat fold the seatback down on the cushion then push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel Don t let the safety belts be damaged by the hinges or the latches Safety belts should be folded and stored between the seat cushion and seatback 1 10 ...

Страница 18: ...icle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too It is extremely c lgerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people ridingin these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not al...

Страница 19: ...shes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts ...

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Страница 22: ...e the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense Q Won t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I m wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted 1 15 ...

Страница 23: ...ety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 7 37 or Infants and Young Childrenon page 7 33 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from ...

Страница 24: ...Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release butt...

Страница 25: ...strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lapbelt If youslid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This couldcause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt shouldgo over the shoulder and acrossthe chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very q...

Страница 26: ... is too loose It won t give nearly as much protectionthis way 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 1 19 ...

Страница 27: ...led in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearestyou A The belt is buckled in the wrong place 1 20 ...

Страница 28: ...ously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under yourarm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chanceof 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 1 21 ...

Страница 29: ... belt is twisted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 22 ...

Страница 30: ...n Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 23 ...

Страница 31: ...belt properly see Driver Position on page 7 17 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 the way and start again Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a ...

Страница 32: ... To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 7 30 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 25 ...

Страница 33: ...show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts The jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 26 ...

Страница 34: ...elt just push the button on the buckle Rear Seat Passengers Crew Cab It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wear...

Страница 35: ...k slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 30 Make sure the release button on the buckl...

Страница 36: ...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 atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulderand across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces u can be seriously hurt if y r shoulder bel...

Страница 37: ...o fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you The extender will be just for you and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose Don t let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt 1 30 ...

Страница 38: ...f possible an older child should wear a lap shoulder 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 touchingthe top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash In a crash children who are not buckled...

Страница 39: ...t the child is so small that the shoulder belt 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 so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might w...

Страница 40: ...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 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact...

Страница 41: ...choice Instead they need to use a child restraint People SI Jld never hold a baby in their arms while riding ina vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on a person s arms A baby should be secured inan appropri...

Страница 42: ... system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Q What are the different typesof add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whe...

Страница 43: ... weak and its head weighsso much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be securedin appropriate infant restraints The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for w...

Страница 44: ... 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 1 37 ...

Страница 45: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 38 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 46: ...nd a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side When choosing a child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it wil...

Страница 47: ...red 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 Be sure to turnoff the air bag before using a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat position Even though the AIR BAG OFF switch is designed to turnoff the passenger s frontal air bag no system is fail safe and no one ca...

Страница 48: ...g inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right frontseat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat There is a limit...

Страница 49: ...e 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 child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored Others require the top strap always to be anchored Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restr...

Страница 50: ... restraint will be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it When using a top strap equippedchild restraint in a rear outboard seating position of a crew cab model route the top strap over the top of the seatback Then attach it to the anchor point for that seating position Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself T...

Страница 51: ...d seating positions Crew Cab only and in the front passenger position Crew Cab and extended cab To assist you in locating the anchors for this child restraint system place your hand in a palm up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback In order to use the system you need eithera forward facing child restraint that has attaching points B at its base and a top tether anchor C ...

Страница 52: ...could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint See Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position or Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position in the Index for information ...

Страница 53: ...ild restraint instructions directions to be sure it is secure 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Crew Cab If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for...

Страница 54: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 47 ...

Страница 55: ... To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure Don t use child restraints in these positions The restrai...

Страница 56: ...nchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 1 44 four vehicle has a passenger air bag If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup or an extended cab pickup there s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger s air bag when you want to secure a rear facing child restraint at the right front passenger s position See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1...

Страница 57: ...f the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close tothe inflating air bag If your vehicle is a crew cab do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s position If your vehicleis a regular cab pickup oran extended cab pickup be sure to turnoff the air bag before using a rear facing child restraint ...

Страница 58: ...nger seat as far back as it will go If the air bag readiness light ever mes on when you have turnedoff the air bag it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system The right front passenger s air bag could inflate even though the switchis off If this ever happens don t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk groupsit in the right f...

Страница 59: ...t make sure the air bag is turned off See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1 61 On all models if your child restraint is forward facing always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat See Manual Seats on page 1 3or Power Seats on page 1 4 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 ...

Страница 60: ...ulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you are 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 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 53 ...

Страница 61: ...vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group See Air Bag OffSwitch on page 1 61 If the right front passenger s air bag is turned off for a person who isn tin a risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra protection of an air bag In a crash the air bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person s...

Страница 62: ...your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are designedto work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They aren t designed to inflate at allin rollover rear or low speed ...

Страница 63: ...ng control of the vehicle Anyone who is 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 the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint syst...

Страница 64: ...l The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem SeeAir Bag Readiness Light on page3 28 Where Are the Air Bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 57 ...

Страница 65: ...air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or evendeath The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering 1 58 ...

Страница 66: ...f road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on page 4 14 for more tips on off road driving What Makes an Air Bag Inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator w...

Страница 67: ...g from the vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle When an air bag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get outas soon as ...

Страница 68: ...ation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that an air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service Notices If you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s air bag the bag may not work properly You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both...

Страница 69: ... available in the rear seat s of my vehicle or the child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Medical Condition A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the p...

Страница 70: ...p sit in the right front passenger s position for example don t secure a rear facing child restraint in your vehicle until you have your vehicle serviced To turn off the right front passenger s air bag insert your ignition key into the switch push in and move the switch to AIR BAG OFF The AIR BAG OFF light will come on to let you know that the right front passenger sair bag is off The right front ...

Страница 71: ...ffect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 1I 1 64 ...

Страница 72: ...r bags from working properly A As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash 0 Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper s...

Страница 73: ...or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need re...

Страница 74: ...ery minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash the you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or repla...

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Страница 76: ...ngine 2 20 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 11 Power Windows 2 14 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 Manual Transmission Operation 2 27 Four wheel Drive 2 28 Parking Brake 2 31 Shifting Out of Park P 2 34 Parking Your Vehicle 2 34 Engine Exhaust 2 35 Running Your Engine WhileYouAre Parked 2 36 Mirrors 2 37 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 37 Outsi...

Страница 77: ...eignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 2 ...

Страница 78: ... in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this number Your dealer should also have this number Notice Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have spare keys If you ever d...

Страница 79: ...y cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modificationsto this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this e e e Check the...

Страница 80: ...he horn symbol on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the panic button again waiting for 30 seconds or starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a tr...

Страница 81: ...ircuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Insert an object like a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole Remove the bottom by twisting the coin 2 Remove and replace the battery with a three volt 3 Align the covers and snap them...

Страница 82: ...rmanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leaveit unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening Young children who get into unlocked 0 Outsiders can easily enter through an You can use the keyless entry system if your You can use your key to unlock your door from the You can use the power lo...

Страница 83: ...oors IocWOnly the driver sdoor unlocks Press the lock side of the power door lock switch once and then the unlock side once If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry you may not be able to utilize this option All doors IocWAll doors unlock Press the lock side of the power door lock switch once and then the unlock side twice All doors IocWNone of the doors unlock Press the lock side...

Страница 84: ...d you and hold it while you perform the next step 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the previous four programming options and follow the instructions You will have 30 seconds to begin programming If you exceed the 30 second limit the locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate you have left the program mode If this occurs repeat the procedure beginning ...

Страница 85: ...bol to engage 3 Close the door the lock 4 Repeat these steps on the opposite rear door If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside To return the rear doors to normal use disengage the locks by sliding the lever to the unlock symbol Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is ...

Страница 86: ...d close the door Third Door Your vehicle may be equipped with a third door for convenience in loading and unloading cargo To open the third door first open the driver s front door Then use the handle located on the front edge of the door panel to open it You must close the third door before you can close the driver s door 2 11 ...

Страница 87: ...the tailgate slightly 2 Remove both retaining cables To remove each cable turn it so the end faces the front Then push forward so the larger part of the hole is over the bolt Pull the end over the bolt 3 With the tailgate halfway down pull the tailgate toward you at the left side and then move the tailgate to the left to release the right side Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate Make s...

Страница 88: ... overcome 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 Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your manual side door windows 2 13 ...

Страница 89: ... on the switch marked AUTO located on the driver s door briefly to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow on the switch Window Lockout Four door vehicles have a lockout feature to prevent passengers from operating the power windows It is located on the driver s door armres...

Страница 90: ...out and rearward When you close the window be sure the latch engages If your vehicle has this feature squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it When you close the window be sure the latch is engaged Sun Visors To block out glare you can pull the visor down You can also swing the visor from side to side 2 15 ...

Страница 91: ...ote keyless entry transmitter the alarm will go off Your vehicle s headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for 110 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrentsystem won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitte...

Страница 92: ...stem Passlock is a passivetheft 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 about 10 ...

Страница 93: ...m or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition you can turn it to five different positions C...

Страница 94: ...you can t turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all theway in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service B LOCK This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transmission It s a the...

Страница 95: ... minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF Your radio power windows sunroof and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUNor ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any ...

Страница 96: ...ngine by turning the ignition key to START Wait about 15 seconds between each try When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up your vehicle is ready to be driven Don t race your engine when it s cold If the weather is below freezing 32 For OOC let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoli...

Страница 97: ...e 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 If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal do...

Страница 98: ...cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated forat least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside ...

Страница 99: ...r battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time If you need to leave your key in the ignition in OFF for an extended period it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery 1 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t ...

Страница 100: ... REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicleis stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damagingyour transmission see If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice orSnow on page 4 42 Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and h...

Страница 101: ...ower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on You can also use SECOND 2 for starting 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 use it on very steep hills or ...

Страница 102: ...D FOURTH AND FIFTH 3 4 and 5 Shift into THIRD 3 FOURTH 4 and FIFTH 5 the same way you do for SECOND 2 Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVERSE ...

Страница 103: ...l transmission disregard the SHIFT light when the transfer case is in 4LO I you _ipa gear when you downstL you could lose control of your vehicle You could injure yourself or others Don t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift Four wheel Drive If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction To get the most sati...

Страница 104: ...u may never need 4L0 This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction It sends the maximum power to all four wheels You might choose 4LO if you were driving off road in sand mud or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills Indicator lights in the buttons show you which setting you are in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will...

Страница 105: ... before shifting your transmission into gear This will get you into 4L0 but you should take your vehicle in for service to restore normal operation Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or ZHI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N or the clutch pedal engaged The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your ...

Страница 106: ... on Notice Drivingwith the parking brake oncan cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts o f your vehicle To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever fully It is located on the bottom off the instrument panel on the driver s side of the vehicle If you are towing a trailer and you must park o...

Страница 107: ...ne 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 thatfollow 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 Pull the lever towardyou 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this 2 32 ...

Страница 108: ...e firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular bra...

Страница 109: ... before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 24 If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you want You must press the shift lever button on the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal dow...

Страница 110: ...s and death You might have exhaust comingin if Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris different 0 Repairs weren t done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your ve...

Страница 111: ... with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving in the Index It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be...

Страница 112: ...me state when the vehicle is put into REVERSE R or when the glare is reduced AUTO This button is located at the base of the mirror Use it to turn on the automatic feature The button has an indicator light to show it is on OFF Press this button to turn the automatic feature off Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the d...

Страница 113: ... finished Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the controls are located on the driver s door armrest Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the driver s or passenger s mirror then use the arrows located on the four way control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want the mirror to go Put the selector switch back in the center positionwhen finished adjusti...

Страница 114: ...r shoulder before changing lanes Outside Heated Mirrors Your vehicle may be equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors The heated mirror button is located to the lower right of the mode knob on the climate control system The button has an indicator light to indicateif the heated mirror feature is on or off When the heated mirror feature is turned on the defogger will warm the mirrors to help cl...

Страница 115: ...e overhead console includes reading lamps acompartment for a garage door opener a temperature and compassdisplay and a storage compartment for sunglasses Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction Installing a Garage Door Opener To install the garage door opener do the following 1 Open the compartment door b...

Страница 116: ...e door button and press the opener firmly into place 4 Center the garage door opener activation button 5 The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener 6 Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button 2 41 ...

Страница 117: ...ave to press the button lightly to operate the opener Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly Temperature and Compass Display The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at the front of the overhead console The control buttons are located to the left of the display ONIOFF Turn the display on or off by pressing ...

Страница 118: ...nction erratically If it does CAL Calibration will appear on the display To correct the calibration drive in a complete 360 circle three times and the compass will function normally Variance is the different between magnetic north and geographic north In some areas the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings If this happens follow these instructions to set th...

Страница 119: ...hicle the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on If the outside temperature is 37 F 3 C or lower the display will toggle between the ICE and the current temperature every eight seconds This is a warning to the drive that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken The compass is self calibrating so it does not need t...

Страница 120: ...r 1 Find your location on the zone map Record your 2 Press and hold both the MODE and the US MET zone number buttons in the COMP TEMP mode 3 After five seconds the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number When it does release both buttons 4 Press US MET until your zone number appears on the display 5 Press MODE to set your zone number Your variance is now s...

Страница 121: ...w hours of driving FUEL USED The fuel used since the last reset is displayed AVG SPEED Average Speed The average speed since the last reset is displayed To reset the trip computer press the MODE and US MET buttons simultaneously for at least two seconds All functions will be displayed briefly once the system is reset Reset can only be performed in the AVG ECON FUEL USED and AVG SPEED modes All thr...

Страница 122: ...ts Assist Handles Garment Hooks Vehicle Location Crew Cab On the headliner in front of the assist handles Regular Cab On the trim panels in the rear of the vehicle t I I On the headliner on the Extended Cab driver s and the trim panel on the passenger s side in the rear of the vehicle An assist handle above each passenger door can be used when getting out of your vehicle 2 47 ...

Страница 123: ...are even then tighten the slider knobs Be sure the cargo is properly loaded Follow these guidelines Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is not recommended Secure the load using the tie downs at both ends of the crossrails When loading cargo directly on the roof panel use the crossrails to keep the load from shifting If you need to carry long items move the crossrails as far apart as possible Ti...

Страница 124: ... exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 49 Bed Rails Ifyour 1 1as bed rails they are there for appearance only If you try to tie down a load with them or to secure things in your truck not only can it damage the bed rails but the load can loosen This could cause injury to you or others Se...

Страница 125: ...seatback settings by using the following procedure 1 Adjust the driver s seat to a safe and comfortable driving position 2 Press the SET button and then press and hold button 1 for Driver 1 for three seconds A chime will sound to let you know thatthe position has been stored A second seating can be programmed by repeating the procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for three seconds 2...

Страница 126: ...spond to the othernumbered memory button If there is a third driver use the seat adjuster switch to adjust the seat Pressing any of the seat adjuster switches the SET button or pressing the desired memory button twice will cause the seat to stop moving If you press the numbered button to adjust the seat and start the vehicle while the seat is still adjusting adjustment will pause while the ignitio...

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Страница 128: ...tmeter Gage 3 31 Up Shift Light 3 31 Brake System Warning Light 3 32 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 34 Oil Pressure Gage 3 37 Security Light 3 38 Sewice Four wheel Drive Warning Light 3 38 Check Gages Warning Light 3 39 Fuel Gage 3 39 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 40 Audio System s 3 41 Setting the lime for Radios without Radi...

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Страница 130: ...lectronic Transfer Case Switch If Equipped Lamp Controls Fog Lamp Button if Equipped Brake Release Turn Signal MultifunctionLever Horn J K L M N 0 I Passenger Air Bag Off Switch If Equipped 1 Ashtray Climate Controls kcessory Power Outlets If Equipped Heated Outside Rearview Mirror Button If Equipped Audio System Glove Box 3 3 ...

Страница 131: ...front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off 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 The flashers will stop if you step on the brake...

Страница 132: ... whee before you drive Ifyou have the tilt steering wheel you can raise it to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle The tilt lever is located on the driver s side of the steering column under the turn signal lever To tilt hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you Move the wheel to a comfortable level then release the tilt lever to lock t...

Страница 133: ...Washer Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change Cruise Control...

Страница 134: ...n off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlampsfrom low to high beam or high to low beam pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you until you hear a click Then release it When the high beam headlamps are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash To Pass Feature This feature lets you u...

Страница 135: ...the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit brea...

Страница 136: ...can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic l Cruisecontrolcan be dangerouson slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control D...

Страница 137: ...lerator pedal lever and release it Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from ON to R A Resume Accelerate You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there If...

Страница 138: ...6 krn h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you setearlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want...

Страница 139: ... the lamps and put the system in automatic headlamp mode oo Parking Lamps Turning the exteriorlamps control to this positionturns on the parking lamps together with the following SidemarkerLamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights g Headlamps Turning the exteriorlampscontrolto this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights The control on...

Страница 140: ...t the parking brake while the ignition is off Then start your vehicle The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the reguiar headlamps when you need them You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system See Daytime Running Lamps DRL later in this section for more information If you start your vehicle in a dark ga...

Страница 141: ...s The DRL system on some vehicles may turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated To idle an automatic transmission vehicle with the DRL off put the transmission in PARK P To idle a manual transmission vehicle with the DRL off set the parking brake The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK P or release the parking brake The following does not apply to vehicles sold in Canada ...

Страница 142: ...l lights It is located on the driver s side of your instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control Turn the thumbwheel up to make your instrument panel lights brighter or down to dim them Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an entry lighting feature When any door is opened the dome lamps will come on if the DOME OVERRID...

Страница 143: ... you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the switch near each lamp The dome lamp will come on when you open any door You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the instrument panel brightnessthumbwheel located next to the exterior lamps control all the way up to the second notch In this position the dome lamps will remain ...

Страница 144: ...ets Your vehicle may be equipped with an accessory Power outlet With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio There may be an accessory power outlet located near the center of the vehicle on the lower part of the instrument panel A small cap must be pulled down to access an accessory power outlet When not using an outlet be sur...

Страница 145: ...esigned for accessory plugs only Do not hang any typeof accessory or accessory bracket fromthe plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may be equipped with an ashtray and cigarette lighter Pull the front ashtray door down to open it Notice Don t put papers or other flammable items into your ashtrays Hot cigaret...

Страница 146: ...Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle Standard Climate Control System Optional Climate Control System 3 19 ...

Страница 147: ...to the floor outlets with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window outlets Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the mode knob to OFF to turn off the fan The mode knob can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging later in this section Heating Turn the center knob clockwise or counterc...

Страница 148: ...de windows more quickly In this mode the system will automatically force outside air into your vehicle and it will also run the air conditioningcompressor unless it falls below the temperature at which air conditioning is effective You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal The system is designed to make adj...

Страница 149: ... with only a little air directed to the floor outlets 3 Blend This mode can be used on cool humid days to keep the windshield and side windows clear To circulate outside air and to help clear the windshield quickly do the following 1 Select the blend mode 2 Select the temperature 3 Select the highest fan speed 3 22 ...

Страница 150: ...w or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively Use the thumbwheels located in the center and on the sides to change the directi...

Страница 151: ...ages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warnin...

Страница 152: ... designed to let you know at a glance how yourvehicle is running You ll know howfast you re going about how muchfuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Base Level Cluster United States Canada similar 3 25 ...

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Страница 154: ... trip odometer press the button near the readout To reset the trip odometer hold the button until it resets Tachometer The tachometer if equipped displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Notice Onvehicleswitha manual transmission if you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning areas your vehicle s engine or other parts of your vehicle could be damaged Damage to y...

Страница 155: ...em is ready If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate...

Страница 156: ...tion If the right front passenger sair bag is turned off for a person who isn t in a risk group identified by the national government that person won t have the extra protection of an air bag In a crash theair bag wouldn t be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there Don t turn off the passenger s air bag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group identified by the national...

Страница 157: ...until you have your vehicle serviced Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have problems with a generato...

Страница 158: ... 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 warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible probl...

Страница 159: ...way 7 BRAKE I I 5 i I 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 ...

Страница 160: ...kes See Brake System Warning Lighton page 3 32 The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your ...

Страница 161: ...revent more serious damageto your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not workas well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by y...

Страница 162: ...e Light I s On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe todo so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service cente...

Страница 163: ...ection 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 to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspectionif the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHE...

Страница 164: ... catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Nofice Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressur...

Страница 165: ...ld see your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrenton page 2 16 for additional information regarding the SECURITY light Service Four wheel Drive Warning Light If you have this light it should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working SERVICE 4wD The SERVICE 4WD light comes on to indicatethat there may be aproblemwith the four wheeldrive system and service i...

Страница 166: ...AGES engine If this light comes and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Fuel Gage I I FUELONLY I United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining 3 39 ...

Страница 167: ... indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn speed up off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light LOW FUEL This light comes on briefly when you start your engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn if ...

Страница 168: ...rs of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate allof its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP you can play your audio system even after the ignition is tur...

Страница 169: ...ta System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display instead RDS time is broadcast once a minute Once you have tuned to an RDS broadcast station it may take a few minutes for your time to update AM FM Radio Playi...

Страница 170: ...n four seconds until you hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons play for a few seconds and flash the station frequency then go on to the next preset station Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets This radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stat...

Страница 171: ...the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers press and release AUDIO until FAD appears on the display Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust balance or fade to the middle position select BAL or FAD Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep L and a zer...

Страница 172: ...should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume DlSP Display Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequ...

Страница 173: ...r one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to preset stations that are in the selected band only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you returnto your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn the radio on Press AM FM to select AM FM...

Страница 174: ...lassical stations To return the bass and treble to the manual mode press and release the AUDIO knob Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers push and rel...

Страница 175: ...ame of the program being broadcast 3 48 DlSP Display Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available To change the default on the display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display...

Страница 176: ...ssage may display the artist and song title call in phone numbers etc If the whole message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display unt...

Страница 177: ...aying for less than eight seconds If pressed when the current track has been playing for more than eight seconds it will go to the beginning of the current track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc 2 NEXT Press this pushbuttonto go to the next track TRACK and the track num...

Страница 178: ...old the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will now be the default AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The disc will stop but remain in the player CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio A EJT Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off C...

Страница 179: ... should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed If you don t want to use automatic volume select OFF DlSP Display Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time Time display is available with the ignition turned off To change the default on the display push the knob until you...

Страница 180: ...or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to presets that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 18 stations six AM six FMI and six FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select AM FMI or FM2 3...

Страница 181: ...classical stations Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob to move the s...

Страница 182: ... of the program being broadcast DlSP Display Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available To change the default on the display push the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and selected display will no...

Страница 183: ...s not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist and song title call in phone numbers etc If the whole message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO bu...

Страница 184: ...yed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle You must return 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 ...

Страница 185: ...the display 3 REV Reverse Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play while the tape reverses The station frequency and REV will appear on the display You may select stations during reverse operation by using the TUNE and SEEK 4 FWD Forward Press this pushbuttonto advance quickly to another part of the tape Press this pushbutton a...

Страница 186: ...ears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3 72 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an 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...

Страница 187: ...ch track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display 4 SEEK b Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is held or pressed more then once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD DlSP Display Press this ...

Страница 188: ...r is very humid If so wait about an hour and becomes smoother the disc should play normal the disc should play try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known goodCD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer Radio with Six Disc CD Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turn the system on and off VOL Volume Turn the kno...

Страница 189: ...ted display will now be the default Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations k SEEK I Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will seek only to stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signa...

Страница 190: ...S MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease 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 h...

Страница 191: ...D will appear on the display Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information Using this system the radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcastingthe selected type of programming receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies display messagesfrom radio stations and s...

Страница 192: ... display You may select multiple interrupts if desired When you are listening to a compact disc the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast SCAN You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following 1 Press the P TYPE button P TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen 2 Select a category by ...

Страница 193: ...s etc If the whole message is not displayed parts of it will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message at your own speed pressthe INFO button repeatedly A new group of words will appear on the display with each press Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing the...

Страница 194: ...disc Insert the disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the disc in When a disc is inserted the CD symbol will be displayed If you select an equalization setting for your disc it will be activated each time you play a disc If the radio is on or off the disc will begin to play automatically To insert multiple discs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the L...

Страница 195: ...d the light will flash to let you know when a disc is being ejected REMOVE CD will be displayed You can now remove the disc If the disc is not removed after25 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 time...

Страница 196: ...enever you play a compact disc For more informationon AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section k SEEK I Press the left arrow 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 more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the disc k SCAN f To scanone disc press ...

Страница 197: ... has been saved Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections If you attempt to save more than 20 selections S L FULL will appear on the display To play the song list press the SONG LIST button beeD will be heard and S LIST will appear on the IST I One display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrow...

Страница 198: ... display Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radio display it could be due to one of the following reasons You re driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the disc should play The disc is dirty scratched wetor upside down 0 The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known go...

Страница 199: ...s 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly o...

Страница 200: ... the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time After the cleaning cassette is ejected the broken tape detection feature will be active again You may also choose a non scrubbingaction 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 scrubbingaction cleaner may not clean as thoro...

Страница 201: ...e of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your CD Player Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand mostcar washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be by vandals you should replace it Check occasionally to be sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required ...

Страница 202: ... Vehicle 4 14 Driving at Night 4 27 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 29 City Driving 4 32 Freeway Driving 4 33 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 34 Highway Hypnosis 4 35 Winter Driving 4 38 If YouAreStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 42 Towing 4 45 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 45 Loading Your Vehicle 4 49 Truck Camper Loading Information 4 52 Trailer Recommendations 4 54 Pickup Conversion to Chassis...

Страница 203: ...g task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call reading or reaching for something on the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do things like this or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself These simple defensive driving techniques could s...

Страница 204: ...rinking depends upon four things 0 Theamount of alcohol consumed Thedrinker sbodyweight The amount of food that is consumed before and The length of time it has taken the drinker to during drinking consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The perso...

Страница 205: ...t BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times gr...

Страница 206: ...who has been drinking Ride homein a cab or if you re with a group designate a driver who will not drink You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you wantit togo They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control s...

Страница 207: ...ether it s pavement or gravel the condition of the road wet dry icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes wi...

Страница 208: ...on This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 33 Let s say the road is wet and you re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is ab...

Страница 209: ...uddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering ca...

Страница 210: ...at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this eve...

Страница 211: ...se First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very...

Страница 212: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead L...

Страница 213: ...les are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicleto see its...

Страница 214: ...andled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you ...

Страница 215: ...d driving safer and more enjoyable Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if so equipped are properly attached Be sure you read all the informationabout your four wheel drivevehicle in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated...

Страница 216: ...and Tires on page 5 64 Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns GM recognize these concerns and urge every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment 0 Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off road recreational driving obey a...

Страница 217: ...t we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehic...

Страница 218: ...ater Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you re not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can t control the v...

Страница 219: ...there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply s...

Страница 220: ...tach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you re there make you more visiblp to oncoming traffic 0 Useyourheadlampseven during the day They Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could b...

Страница 221: ... straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not do if you stall or are about to stall when going up a hill Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL N or pressing the clutch if you have a manual transmission to rev up the engine and regain forward moment...

Страница 222: ...ek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your brakes and they won t have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times H L J braking engoing doM a hillcan cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause lo...

Страница 223: ...e Shift back to a low gear release the parking brake and drive straight down If the engine won t start get out and get help Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later an off road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill If this happens you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline Here are some things to consider 0 A hill that can be driven straight up ordownmaybe too ste...

Страница 224: ...ust because the trail goes across the incline doesn t mean you have to drive it The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over Driving xossan ne that s tasteep wi make your vehicle roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline don t drive across it Find another route instead Q What if I m driving across an incline that s not too stee...

Страница 225: ...ll side and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over etting out on dow ill n r e o f a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out onthe uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover pa...

Страница 226: ...nd This has an effect on steering acceleratingand braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand This will improve traction Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will...

Страница 227: ...e can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start your engine When you go through water remember that when your brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop Dr ng through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it s only sh...

Страница 228: ...braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving Om reason is that some drivers are likely to be ...

Страница 229: ...y 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 re adjustto 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 into the...

Страница 230: ...et 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 filled ...

Страница 231: ...y to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 30 ...

Страница 232: ...s There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid ...

Страница 233: ...ing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip most large cities You ll save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 33 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there b...

Страница 234: ...traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unle...

Страница 235: ... slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you re ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you re not fresh such as after a day s work don t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortableclothingand shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs...

Страница 236: ...l Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind againstthe vehicle that can make yousleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured Make sure...

Страница 237: ... hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable See Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on page 4 14for information about driving off road If you don t shift down your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn t wo...

Страница 238: ... gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better 0 Stay in yourown lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you goover the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident Youmayseehi...

Страница 239: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflectivewarning 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 4 38 ...

Страница 240: ... not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your 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 Braking on page 4 6 0 Allow greater follo...

Страница 241: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turnonyour hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow 9 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlapbags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep w...

Страница 242: ... you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the windo...

Страница 243: ...injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or otherdamage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above25 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer Notice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts o f your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmi...

Страница 244: ...t and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle if that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on p...

Страница 245: ...aightout Never pull on the hooksat a sideways angle The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back I Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle couldbe damaged andit would not be covered by warranty 4 44 ...

Страница 246: ... two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing e e What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Do you have the proper towing equip...

Страница 247: ...d Also check the transmission fluid level before driving the vehicle When towing your vehicle turn the ignition to OFF To prevent your battery from draining while towing remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel fuse block Be sure to replace the fuse when you reach your destination See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 95 Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed f...

Страница 248: ...icle has four wheel drive it cannot be dinghy towed A four wheel drivevehicle must be towed by flatbed I Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Only Notice Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Your two wheel drive vehicle should not be towed with two wheels on the ground Your transmission has no provision for internal lubrication while being towed To properly ...

Страница 249: ...ut the vehicle in PARK P 3 Set the parking brake and then remove the key 4 Disconnectthe propshaft as described above 5 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 6 Releasethe parking brake Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreationalvehicle towing Follow the instructions for the towing equipment Shifl 3afour wheel drive...

Страница 250: ...oss Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Similar ...

Страница 251: ...ll go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going Things you put Inside your vehicle can strike and injure peoplein a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicleso that ...

Страница 252: ...planks must allow for at least a 3 4 inch 2 cm bearing surface on each end of the plank When using this upper load platform be sure the load is securely tied down to prevent it from shifting The load s center of gravity should be positioned in a zone over the rear axle Any load that extends beyond the vehicle s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws and regulations Remember ...

Страница 253: ... cargo load should not exceed the truck s cargo weight rating and the camper s center of gravity should fall within the truck s recommended center of gravity zone when installed The Cargo Weight Rating CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry It doesn t include the weight of the people inside But you can figure about 150 Ibs 68 kg for each seating position The total cargo load ...

Страница 254: ...ur vehicle may be larger Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle camper match He ll also help you determine your CWR Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle When the truck camper is loaded drive to a scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gros...

Страница 255: ...ntact GM Customer Assistance See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 If you don t usethe correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer Forexample if the traileris too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if youhave followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for ad...

Страница 256: ...can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow atrailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your newvehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged 0 Then during the first 500 miles 800 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 0 Y...

Страница 257: ... I 3 73 I1 600 Ibs 726 ka I I 2 2L L4 Auto Trans 4 10 I3 lOO Ibs 1 406 kg 0 4 3L V6 Manual Trans 4 3L V6 Auto Trans 3 900 Ibs 1 769 kg 3 08 5 900 Ibs 2 676 ka 3 42 5 000 Ibs 2 268 ka I 6 500 Ibs 2 948 kq I 5 000 Ibs 2 268 kg 6 500 Ibs 2 948 kg 7 500 Ibs 3 402 kg 9 500 Ibs 4 309 kg 4 56 ...

Страница 258: ...ehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtractedfrom the maximum trailer weight The weightof the trailer tongue also affects trailering capacity See Weight of the Trailer Tongue next The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and...

Страница 259: ...ght distributing hitch the trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loadedtrailer weight B Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trail...

Страница 260: ...ns may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Fortrailers up to 3 500 Ibs 1 589 kg you may attach the safety chains to the attaching points on the bumper For heavier trailers follow the trailer or hitch manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground ...

Страница 261: ...ollowing Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can retu...

Страница 262: ... use THIRD 3 when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extendthe life of your transmission Or if you have a manual transmission it s better not to use FIFTH 5 Just drive in FOURTH 4 or as you need to a lower gear When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperatu...

Страница 263: ...s When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 start yourengine 0 shift into agear and 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 more often when you re pulling a trailer S...

Страница 264: ... CleanedFilter 5 20 AutomaticTransmission Fluid 5 21 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 25 Hydraulic Clutch 5 26 Engine Coolant 5 27 Checking Things Under Radiator Pressure Cap 5 30 Engine Overheating 5 30 Cooling System 5 33 Engine Fan Noise 5 40 Power Steering Fluid 5 41 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 42 Brakes 5 43 Battery 5 46 Jump Starting 5 47 Rear Axle 5 52 Four wheel Drive 5 53 Front Axle 5 54 Bulb Re...

Страница 265: ...our Vehicle 5 86 Care of Safety Belts 5 89 Weatherstrips 5 89 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 89 Sheet Metal Damage 5 91 Finish Damage 5 91 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 92 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 92 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 92 Vehicle Identification 5 94 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 94 Service Parts Identification Label 5 94 Electrical System 5 95 Add on Electrical Equipmen...

Страница 266: ...s have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 I 1 Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Eq...

Страница 267: ...acement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it Thi...

Страница 268: ...ging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher octanefuel is necessary If you are using 87 octane or higher octane fuel and hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation and...

Страница 269: ... air General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier 5 6 Nofice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Some gasolines tha...

Страница 270: ... It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side o f your vehicle 5 7 ...

Страница 271: ... you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hotweather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise 5 8 ...

Страница 272: ...ou If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never fill a p a b l I container wl A it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned ...

Страница 273: ...oolant 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 the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Liftthehood 5 10 ...

Страница 274: ...ure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then pull the hood down firmly to close It will latch when dropped from about 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm without pressing on the hood 5 11 ...

Страница 275: ...z5 CD 3 Y 0 S 0 0 D 3 3CD 3 0 0 Q 0 3 3 CD N N 0 0 6 CD 3 3 CD l a rn 3 ...

Страница 276: ...covery Tank C AutomaticTransmissionDipstick D Engine Oil FillCap and Dipstick E PowerSteeringReservoir F Brake MasterCylinder G EngineAir CleanedFilter H Engine Compartment Fuse Block I WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir 5 13 ...

Страница 277: ... B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped F Power Steering Reservoir G Brake Master CylinderReservoir H EngineAir CleanedFilter I EngineCompartmentFuseBlock J Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 14 ...

Страница 278: ...ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level 5 15 ...

Страница 279: ...00 L4 engine the engine oil fill I L cap is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger sside of the vehicle If you have the 4300 V6 engine it is located in the rear of 7I the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Pushthe dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind ...

Страница 280: ...engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the viscosity chart RECOMMENDEDSAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL 38 21 16 t 4 7 SAE IOW 30 ACCEPTABLE IF5W 30 ISNOT SAE 5W 30 AVAILABLE I RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER DONOTUSE SAE 1OW 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER WSCOSINGRADEOILNOT...

Страница 281: ... you use either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use ...

Страница 282: ...ertain elements that may be unhealthy for yourskin 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 hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you cha...

Страница 283: ...h located in the front of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Comparfment Overview on page 5 12for more information on location To remove either engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the fasteners that hold the cover on and 2 Lift out the engine air cleaner filter if needed remove the cover 5 20 ...

Страница 284: ...otice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damageit Always have the air cleanerhlter in place when you re driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 15 000...

Страница 285: ... quite a while In heavytraffic especially in hotweather While pulling atrailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km whenoutside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F IOOC drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and t...

Страница 286: ...ift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 The transmission dipstick 1 1 handle has this symbol on it The transmission dipstick is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Ovendew on page 5 12for more information on location 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and...

Страница 287: ... checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area fora hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill Notice Werecommendyouuseonlyfluidlabeled DEXRON 111 because fluid with that label is made especially for your automati...

Страница 288: ... that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the t...

Страница 289: ...ur vehicle is self adjusting The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired When to Check and What to Use I Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to ...

Страница 290: ... overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 30 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL si...

Страница 291: ...ld get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and the proper coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radi...

Страница 292: ...e higher When your engine is warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank Turnitheradiatorpressurecapwhenthe engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never haveto add coolant ...

Страница 293: ...nformation on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 33 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice Your radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiat filler neck Engine Overheating You will find a coolan...

Страница 294: ... down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids init can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine ifit overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The cost...

Страница 295: ...RAL and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you candrive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam idle the...

Страница 296: ...e hood here s what you ll see A Coolant RecoveryTank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Cooling Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface 5 33 ...

Страница 297: ...ere seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it doesn t your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty Notice When adding coolant it is important that you use onlyDEX COOL silicate free coolan...

Страница 298: ...some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Not...

Страница 299: ...you can try You can add the proper mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure andif 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 i...

Страница 300: ...ng system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 37 ...

Страница 301: ...ut now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 27for more information about the proper coolant mixture 5 38 ...

Страница 302: ...t the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base o f the filler neck 5 39 ...

Страница 303: ... So you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly Thefan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstal...

Страница 304: ...cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The power steering reservoir is located near the front of the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle For the 2200 L4 engine the fluid level should be at the C mark For the VORTEC 4300 V6 engine the level should be between the ADD...

Страница 305: ...luid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could dam...

Страница 306: ...age 5 12 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level ip the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If yo1avetoo much brake fluid it can spill on the e...

Страница 307: ...ap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir PUII I wron rind o uid in your e system your brakes may not work well or they may not even workat all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid Nofice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil in y...

Страница 308: ...e 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 If you have rear drum brakes they don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brak...

Страница 309: ... sure you get new approved 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 vehi...

Страница 310: ... has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or They contain enough electricity to ignite burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt y...

Страница 311: ...lighter or in the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren t needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 72for more information on location of the battery ng a mai I near abatteryc...

Страница 312: ...tive 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 ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And don t connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the ...

Страница 313: ... the engine for awhile 9 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 12 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice Damage to...

Страница 314: ...s do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle that had the dead battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle with the good battery vehicle 5 51 ...

Страница 315: ... to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6 32 To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surfac...

Страница 316: ... Inspections on page 6 30 How to Check Lubricant To get and accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level service If the level is below the bottomof the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Removethe plug and add enough lubricantto raise the levelto the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine w...

Страница 317: ...ed to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubr...

Страница 318: ...artment Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps One Piece Composite Headlamp System 1 Open thehood 2 Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up 3 Pull the headlamp assembly out 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 55 ...

Страница 319: ...he headlamp assembly reinstall it in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise until it is tight 7 Plug inthe electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle 9 Install the two retaining clips 10 Close the hood 2 Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up 3 Unplug the electricalconnector 4 Pull the headlamp lens assembly out 5 56 ...

Страница 320: ...hood One Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in One Piece CompositeHeadlamp System under Headlamps on page 5 55 I 2 Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from I the headlamp assembly _ 3 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the 4 Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into 5 Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and 6 Put the h...

Страница 321: ... out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Turn the harness bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 5 Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into 6 Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn it 7 To reinstall the assembly snap the outboard end of place clockwise until it is tight the lamp assembly back into the vehicle Then swin...

Страница 322: ... new bulb 5 Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws If equipment such as a cap or camper is installed on your vehicle a center high mountedstoplamp feed wire is provided along the driver s side rear frame This wire should be used to install a center high mounted stoplamp in the cap or camper 5 59 ...

Страница 323: ...nal Lamps 194NA Front Sidemarker Lamps 194 Rear Sidemarker Lamps 3057 For replacement bulbs not listed here please consult your dealer 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel Turn the socket counterclockwiseto remove it Push the tab in while you turn the socket Pull the bulb out Push the new bulb into the socket Put the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise...

Страница 324: ...see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5 103 Notice Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly Accidentalbumping can cause the arm to fall back and strikethe windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly B ArmAssembly C Locking Tab D Blade Pivot E Hook Slot F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly p...

Страница 325: ...4 To install the new wiper insert slide the insert D notched end last into the end with two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic caps C will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots 5 62 ...

Страница 326: ...ect Installation C Incorrect Installation 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot onto the windshield 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly 5 63 ...

Страница 327: ...out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tiresare cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit ...

Страница 328: ...verloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fueleconomy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire If you have a compact spare tire it should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type ga...

Страница 329: ...se of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services in Section 6 for scheduled rotation intervals r When rotating your tires always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here If your vehicle has a compact spare tire or a spare tire that does not match your vehicle s regular r...

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

Страница 331: ...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 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tiresof different sizes or types radialand bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes may al...

Страница 332: ... requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of t...

Страница 333: ...e The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way orthe other the alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheel...

Страница 334: ...lacement Used Re men Wheels Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Putting a used wheel on your vehicleis dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how far it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a cr...

Страница 335: ...6 or 31xl0 50R15LT C use tire chains onlywhere legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains thatare the proper size for your tires Install them on the drive axle tires four wheel drive vehicles can use chains on both axles and tighten themas tightly as possible with the ends securelyfastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains c...

Страница 336: ... Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers langir a tire can cause an Ijury The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people You and they could be badly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic t...

Страница 337: ...gular cab The jacking equipment for the crew cab is located behind the rear seatback on the passenger s side of the vehicle 1 To remove it turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise Remove the jack cover 2 Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove the wheel blocks jack and wheel wrench Notices Never remove orrestow a tire from to a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is suppor...

Страница 338: ...tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 6 When the tire has been completely lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening 7 Pull the tire out from under the vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire it is stowed underneaththe rear of your vehicle See Compact Spare Tireon page 5 85 for more informationabout the compact spare 8 Put ...

Страница 339: ...molded into them The wheel wrench won t fit these imitation nuts so don t try to remove them with the socket end of the wheel wrench If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut they must be removed in order to get to the wheel nuts Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel Remove these wheel nut caps b...

Страница 340: ...lling the Spare Tire I 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the 3 Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the Don t remove them yet jack lift head flat tire 5 77 ...

Страница 341: ...ips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Raisin _rourv iclewith ack imp1 erly positioned can damage the vehicle andeven make the vehiclefall To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage be sure to fit the jack lifthead into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 78 ...

Страница 342: ... bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 1 Rust or dirt on the wheel or on t h 2arts to which it is fastened can make the wheelnuts 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 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 scrape...

Страница 343: ... wheel mounting surface 8 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the cone shaped end is toward the wheel 10 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 9 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soon as possible 5 80 ...

Страница 344: ...pment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pro...

Страница 345: ...r collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist However storing it that way for an extended period could damage thewheel To avoid this have the wheel repaired as soon as possible A WheelWrench B Hoist Assembly C Retainer D Spring E Tire F ValveStem Pointed Down G ...

Страница 346: ...aft 4 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened PUSH PULL 5 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable Return the jack wheel wrench and wheel blocks to th...

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Страница 348: ...want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other partsof your vehicle Don t...

Страница 349: ...be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl leather plastic and painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth FabridCarpet...

Страница 350: ...rub it roughly sponge to remove any excess cleaner towel or cloth Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odo...

Страница 351: ...of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on asoft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapy water use m...

Страница 352: ...or gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning pro...

Страница 353: ... Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior B...

Страница 354: ...leaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle Petroleum based products may damage the paint finish and tires Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged an...

Страница 355: ...lotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more informat...

Страница 356: ...tects finish Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary FoamingTire Shine Gloss Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and Biodegradableand phosphate free Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes Description Usage Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets vinyl and cloth upholstery Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and car...

Страница 357: ...ts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identifyyour engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the inside of the glove box It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is yourVIN the model designation paint...

Страница 358: ...wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring cir...

Страница 359: ...fuses and the fuse extractor are provided in the cover To reinstall the fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener clockwise N A 1 i Fuse A B 1 2 3 Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Cigarette Lighter Data Link Connector Cruise Control Module and Switch Body Control Module Heated Seats 5 96 ...

Страница 360: ...ion Air Cooling Control Head Manual Turn Signal Cluster Engine Control Module Interior Lights Auxiliary Power Power Locks Motor Fuse 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Usage 4WD Switch Engine Controls VCM PCM Transmission Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Front Wiper Steering Wheel Radio Controls Radio Battery Amplifier Heating Ventilation Air Cooling Manual Heating Ventilation Air Cooling Automatic He...

Страница 361: ...ocated under the hood on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5 12 for more information on location Remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise To reinstallthe fuse panel cover push in and turn the fastener clockwise 5 98 ...

Страница 362: ... DRL A C HORN W W PMP HORN BTSI B ULP Usage Not Used Left Turn Signal Rear Right Turn Signal Rear Right Rear Parking Lamps Trailer Park Lamps Left Headlamp Right Headlamp Front Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Fuse Block Feed Engine Sensors Solenoids MAF CAM PURGE VENT Engine Control Module Fuel Pump Module Oil Pressure Anti Lock Brake System Engine Control Module Injectors Fuel Pump Daytime Running...

Страница 363: ... Parking Lamps Left Rear Parking Lamps Liftglass Starter Solenoid Fuel Pump PRNDL Heated Seat Fuse HVAC TRCHMSL RRDFOG TBC CRANK CHMSL HAZLP VECHMSL RR DEFOG HTDMIR ATC STOPLP RR Wnlv Usage Heating Ventilation Air Cooling System Trailer Center High Mount Stop Light Rear Defogger Truck Body Computer Clutch Switch NSBU Switch Center High Mounted Stoplamp Hazard Lamps Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop...

Страница 364: ...for charge capacity information and requirements Vehicle in the Index Cooling System 2 2L Engine 4 3L Engine w Auto Trans 4 3L Engine w Manual Trans Engine Oil with Filter 2 2L Engine 4 3L Engine 9 9 quarts 13 8 quarts 14 1 quarts 9 4 L 13 1L 13 3 L 4 5 quarts 4 5 quarts 4 3 L 4 3 L Fuel Capacity Reg Ext Cab Crew Cab 18 0 gallons 17 5 gallons 70 0 L 67 4 L 5 101 ...

Страница 365: ...134a Capacities English Metric 5 0 quarts 4 0 pints 2 6 pints I 1 8 Ibs 0 79 kg I I All capacities are approximate After refill the level must be checked All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual See Part E Maintenance Record on Daae 6 34 Capacities and Specifications 5 102 ...

Страница 366: ...lacement Parts PCV Valve 2200 Engine 4300 Engine N A CV7696 Automatic ion Filter Kit 24200796 Spark Plugs 41 948 Fuel Filter I GF481 Windshield Wiper Blades Length TY Pe 20 inches 51 cm Trico ACDelco Part No GM Part No 5 103 ...

Страница 367: ...f i NOTES 5 104 ...

Страница 368: ...r Checks and Services 6 25 At EachFuel Fill 6 25 At Least Once a Month 6 25 At Least Twice a Year 6 26 _ _ _ _ At Least Four Times a Year 6 27 At Least Once a Year 6 27 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 30 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 30 Exhaust System Inspection 6 30 Fuel System Inspection 6 30 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 31 Throttle System In...

Страница 369: ...ed maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspection...

Страница 370: ...k 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 Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some recommended products necessar...

Страница 371: ... on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trainedand supportedservice 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...

Страница 372: ...erate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter In...

Страница 373: ...way Intervals Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 12 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Automatic Transmission Service severe conditionsonly Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement 4 3LV6 engine only Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front ...

Страница 374: ...enance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints constant velocityjoint and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 31 Drive axle service See Part 0 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 32 for proper lubricant to use Check flu...

Страница 375: ...il and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote page 5 66for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or ev...

Страница 376: ...for leaking See footnote page 5 66for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote U Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 21 000 Miles 35000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first S...

Страница 377: ... Control Service 0 4 3L V6 Engine Only Replace fuel filter An Emission 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission 0 Change automatic transmissionfluid and filter 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 When doing frequent trailer towing Uses s...

Страница 378: ...le seals for leaking See footnote 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service U Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote page 5 66for proper rotation...

Страница 379: ...spection and Rotation on page 5 66for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000Miles 83000 km 0 If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transmissionfluid change both the fluid and filter Manual transmission fluid doesn t require change 51 000 Miles 85000 km 0 Change engine oil and f...

Страница 380: ...ion fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions change the fluidand filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km 0 4 3L Engine Only Replace fuel filter An Emission 0 Replace engine air ...

Страница 381: ... 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 6 14 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 66 for proper rotationpattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km U Change engine oil and f...

Страница 382: ... constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See foot...

Страница 383: ...ion on footnote t Control Service page 5 66 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 93 000 Miles 155 000 km U Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months U Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant veloc...

Страница 384: ...ly Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 27for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service Control Servi...

Страница 385: ... 32for proper lubricant to use 0 Check fluid level and add fluid as needed CI If your vehicle has a locking differential drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first See...

Страница 386: ... occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months U Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote page 5 66 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 30 000Miles 5...

Страница 387: ...ce engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote page 5 66 for proper rotationpattern and additional information See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis componen...

Страница 388: ...ransmission fluid doesn t require change 52 500 Miles 87 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Seruice CI Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months R Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote page 5 66 for prop...

Страница 389: ...e engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as 0 R...

Страница 390: ...d add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote page 5 66for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 90 000 Miles 150 000 km c1 Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service whichever occurs first See footnote needed Check cons...

Страница 391: ...ion pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on 100 000Miles 166 000 km 0 Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control 0 Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service U If you haven t used your vehicle under severe sewice conditions listed previouslyand therefore haven t changed your automatic transmissionfluid change both the fluid and filt...

Страница 392: ...he proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 15 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 27for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Flui...

Страница 393: ...t the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 73 6 26 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstripswill make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application ...

Страница 394: ... 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 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular around the vehicle brake See Parking Brake on page 2 31 if necessary Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On au...

Страница 395: ...ve 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position Withan aut...

Страница 396: ...foot on the regular brake set the parking brake e To checkthe 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 e To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by th...

Страница 397: ...nd 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 Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the ex...

Страница 398: ... Axle Four wheel Drive Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals check front axle and transfer case and add ltibricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete sy...

Страница 399: ...OT 3 Usage Power Steering System Manual Transmission with V6 Engine Manual Transmission with L4 Engine Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings Front and Rear Axle Standard Differential Fluid Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 1052884 in Canada 993294 or equivalent Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GMPartNo U S 12345349 in Canada 10953465 or equ...

Страница 400: ...S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl 2 Cateaorv LB or GC LB Usage FluidLubricant Hood Latch Assembly Lubriplate LubricantAerosol GM 992723 or equivalent or lubricant Secondary Part No US 12346293 in Canada Latch Pivots meeting requirementsof NLGl R Spring Anchor Category LB or GC LB and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Filler Door and Folding ...

Страница 401: ... performed record the date odometer reading and who performedthe service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record 6 34 ...

Страница 402: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 35 ...

Страница 403: ...Maintenance Record cont d 6 36 ...

Страница 404: ...e TTY Users 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices 7 4 GM MobilityProgramforPersons with Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Government 7 10 Government 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 7 1 ...

Страница 405: ...f after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to gi...

Страница 406: ...he New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB usin...

Страница 407: ...o are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipmentavailable 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 AssistanceOffices Chevrolet encourages customersto call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to wr...

Страница 408: ...2 53 29 0 800 01 800 508 0000 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource information such as area driver assessment centers and m...

Страница 409: ...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 Toll free number 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Free towing forwarranty repairs Basic over the phonetechnical advice Available dealer services at reasonable costs Le wrecker services l...

Страница 410: ...ageprovidedby the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevroletreservesthe rightto modifyor discontinueBasic Careand Courtesy Careat anytime The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service When roadside services are required our advisors will explain any payment obligationsthat may be incurred for utilizingoutside services For prompt assistance when c...

Страница 411: ...our inconvenienceduring warranty repairs Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimizeyour inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep d...

Страница 412: ...ange transportationthrough a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonablefuel 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 f...

Страница 413: ... for details General Motors reservesthe right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportationat any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms andconditions described herein at its sole discretion Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injur...

Страница 414: ...ision Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 51 70 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1 H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information o...

Страница 415: ...o Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 OO AM 6 OO PM Eastern Ti...

Страница 416: ...rBags 1 57 AirCleanedFilter Engine 5 20 All OverseasLocations 7 5 AluminumWheels 5 91 AM 3 72 AM FM Radio 3 42 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 74 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Anti Lock Brake SystemWarningLight 3 33 AppearanceCare 5 86 Care of Safety Belts 5 89 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 92 Cleaning the Inside ofYourVehicle 5 86 Cleaning the Outside ofYourVehicle 5 89 GM VehicleCare Appearance Materials 5 92 Fin...

Страница 417: ...Brake Parking 2 31 System Inspection 6 31 SystemWarning Light 3 32 Brake Adjustment 5 46 Brake Fluid 5 43 Brake Pedal Travel 5 45 Brake Wear 5 45 Brakes 5 43 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 8 Break in NewVehicle 2 18 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Halogen Bulbs 5 55 Headlamps 5 55 One Piece Front TurnSignalLamps 5 57 Replacement Bulbs 5 60 Taillamps 5 60 Two Piece Front TurnSignalLamps 5 58 Buying New...

Страница 418: ...sition 1 49 Securinga Child Restraint in aRear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Securinga Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 49 Top Strap 1 42 Child Restraints cont Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 1 41 Cigarette Lighter 3 18 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 86 Outside ofYour Vehicle 5 89 UnderbodyMaintenance 5 92 Weatherstrips 5 89 Cleaning the Mirror 2 37...

Страница 419: ...owing 4 46 Directing the Airflow 3 20 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dolly Towing 4 47 DomeLamp 3 16 Door Locks 2 7 PowerDoorLocks 2 8 Door cont ProgrammableAutomaticDoorLocks 2 8 RearDoor Security Locks 2 10 Third Door 2 11 Position Safety Belt 1 17 Driver Driver Information Center DIC 2 44 Driving At Night 4 27 City 4 32 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 33 Hill andMountainRoads 4 36 In Rain ...

Страница 420: ...EngineCompartmentFuse Block 5 98 EngineCoolantLevelCheck 6 25 Engine Oil Additives 5 18 Engine Oil Level Check 6 25 Entry Lighting 3 15 Environmental Concerns 4 15 Exit Lighting 3 16 ExpressDownWindow 2 14 ExtendedCab JumpSeat 1 48 Extender Safety Belt 1 30 Exterior Lamps 3 12 F FabridCarpet 5 86 Filter EngineAirCleaner 5 20 Finding aPTY Station 3 48 3 55 3 65 Finish Care 5 90 Finish Damage 5 91 F...

Страница 421: ... 33 Fuel 3 39 Oil Pressure 3 37 Speedometer 3 27 Tachometer 3 27 VoltmeterGage 3 31 GarmentHooks 2 47 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 5 Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving 4 16 Glass Surfaces 5 88 GloveBox 2 40 GM Mobility ProgramforPersonswith Disabilities 7 5 HazardWarningFlashers 3 4 Head Restraints 1 7 HeadlampHigh Low BeamChanger 3 7 Headlamps 5 55 Bulb Replacement 5 55 Electrical Sys...

Страница 422: ...Caught in a Blizzard 4 40 Ignition Positions 2 18 IgnitionTransmissionLockCheck 6 28 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 33 Inflation TirePressure 5 65 Inspection BrakeSystem 6 31 If theLight Is Flashing 3 35 EngineCoolingSystem 6 31 Inspection cont Exhaust System 6 30 Fuel System 6 30 PartC Periodic Maintenance 6 30 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal 6 30 Throttle System 6...

Страница 423: ...ntervals 6 6 Leaving YourVehicle 2 11 Loss of Control 4 13 Leaving Your VehicleWith the EngineRunning 2 33 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 40 Light Luggage Carrier 2 48 Leather 5 88 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 6 17 AirBag Off 3 29 Lumbar AirBagReadiness 3 28 Manual Controls Anti Lock BrakeSystemWarning 3 33 Power Controls BrakeSystemWarning 3 32 ChargingSystem 3 30 CheckGagesWarning 3 39 M L ...

Страница 424: ...Front Drive Axle BootandSeal Inspection 6 30 Throttle System Inspection 6 31 Transfer Case and Front Axle Using Your 6 4 Your VehicleandtheEnvironment 6 2 Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 31 MaintenanceWhenTrailerTowing 4 62 MakingTurns 4 60 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 34 ManualLumbar Controls 1 4 ManualSeats 1 3 Manual Transmission 2 21 Fluid 5 25 Operation 2 27 Manual Transmission Check 6 26 Manu...

Страница 425: ...r s Information 7 12 Park P Parking Shifting Out of 2 34 Brake 2 31 Over Things ThatBurn 2 35 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park P MechanismCheck 6 29 Parking on Hills 4 61 Parking Your Vehicle 2 34 Park P Shifting Into 2 32 Part A ScheduledMaintenanceServices 6 4 Part B OwnerChecksand Services 6 25 Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections 6 30 Part D Recommended Fluids andLubricants 6 32...

Страница 426: ...adioswithoutRadio DataSystems RDS 3 41 Theft Deterrent 3 71 3 72 Understanding Reception 3 72 RDSMessages 3 49 3 56 3 66 Rear Axle 5 52 Locking 4 8 RearSeat Operation 1 9 RearSeat Outside Passenger Positions 1 27 RearSeat Passengers Safety Belts 1 26 1 27 RearWindowDefogger 3 22 RearviewMirror Automatic Dimming 2 37 Rearview Mirrors 2 37 Reclining Seatbacks 1 6 Recreational VehicleTowing 4 45 Regu...

Страница 427: ... Seatbacks 1 6 Seatback Latches 1 8 Center Seat Position 1 49 Designed for the LATCH System 1 46 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Right Front Seat Position 1 49 Security Light 3 38 Selecting the Right Schedule Maintenance 6 5 Scanning the Terrain 4 17 Securing a Child Restraint Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light 3 27 Care of 5 89 Center Passenger Position 1 24 Driver Position 1 17 Questions an...

Страница 428: ...ireCheck 6 26 SpecialFabric Cleaning Problems 5 87 Specifications Capacities 5 101 Speedometer 3 27 Stallingon an Incline 4 24 StarterSwitchCheck 6 27 Starting Your Engine 2 20 3 54 3 63 Starting YourVORTEC2200 L4 Engine 2 21 Starting YourVORTEC4300V6Engine 2 22 Steering in Emergencies 4 10 Steering SuspensionandFrontDriveAxle Bootand Seal Inspection 6 30 Steering 4 9 Steering Tips 4 9 Storage Sto...

Страница 429: ...ewTires 5 68 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 72 To UsetheEngine Coolant Heater 2 23 T O P Strap 1 42 Towing Recreational Vehicle 4 45 Towinga Trailer 4 54 Your Vehicle 4 45 Trailer Recommendations 4 54 Trailer Brakes 4 59 Transfer Case 5 53 Transfer CaseandFrontAxle Four wheel Drive Inspection 6 31 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 21 Fluid Manual 5 25 Upshift Light 3 31 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 24 T...

Страница 430: ...Seat 2 50 VehicleStorage 5 47 VehiclePersonalization VentilationAdjustment 3 23 Vinyl 5 88 Visors 2 15 VoltmeterGage 3 31 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 24 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 Other Warning Devices 3 5 Safety and Symbols Ill Washing Your Vehicle 5 89 Weightof the Trailer 4 55 Weight of the Trailer Tongue 4 58 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5 16 WhattoAdd 5 44 What to Dowith...

Страница 431: ...int 1 40 1 41 Why Safety Belts Work 1 12 WindowLockout 2 14 Windows 2 13 Manual 2 13 Power 2 14 Sliding Rear 2 15 Swing Out Windows 2 15 Windshield andWiper Blades 5 90 Windshield Washer 3 8 Fluid 5 42 Windshield Washer Fluid LevelCheck 6 25 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 61 Fuses 5 95 Windshield Wipers 3 8 Winter Driving 4 38 WoodPanels 5 88 Wiper Blade Check 6 26 Y Your Vehicle and the Env...

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