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Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

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Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

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Child Restraints

....................................... 1-31

Air Bag System

....................................... 1-52

Restraint System Check

............................ 1-58

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

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Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

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Theft-Deterrent Systems

............................ 2-16

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

........... 2-18

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-42

HomeLink

Transmitter

............................. 2-44

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-49

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-62

Vehicle Personalization

............................. 2-64

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

.......................... 3-2

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-17

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

......... 3-21

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-37

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

..... 4-2

Towing

................................................... 4-46

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

............... 5-10

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-48

Four-Wheel Drive

..................................... 5-49

Front Axle

............................................... 5-50

Bulb Replacement

.................................... 5-51

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

......... 5-56

Tires

...................................................... 5-59

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-93

Vehicle Identification

............................... 5-101

Electrical System

.................................... 5-102

Capacities and Specifications

................... 5-108

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

................................ 6-2

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

........... 7-2

Reporting Safety Defects

........................... 7-10

Index ................................................................ 1

2004 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Manual

Содержание 2004 Blazer

Страница 1: ...ing Lights Gages and Indicators 3 21 Audio System s 3 37 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 46 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 10 Rear Axle 5 48 Four Wheel Drive 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 56 Tires 5 59 Appearance Care 5 93 Vehicle Identification 5 10...

Страница 2: ...t MI 48207 About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Be sure to read the on pavement and off road driving guidelines in this manual See Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle on page 4 2 and Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle on page 4 15 How to Use This Manual Many people r...

Страница 3: ...g CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this or Don t let this happen iii ...

Страница 4: ...abels 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 the text 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 ref...

Страница 5: ...These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle v ...

Страница 6: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models 2 Door Utility 4 Door Utility vi ...

Страница 7: ...en 1 34 Child Restraint Systems 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Top Strap 1 41 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 44 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Rear 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 49 Center Seat Positions 1 5...

Страница 8: ...ment could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Move the lever located under the front of the 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 2 ...

Страница 9: ...rol toward the front or the rear of the vehicle Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the whole seat Vertical Control Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward by moving the control toward the front or rear of the vehicle See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 4 for more information Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature the control is located on the outboard side of t...

Страница 10: ... the center position to turn the heater off The passenger s safety belt must be engaged for the heated seat feature to work on the passenger s seat Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it To return the seat to an upright position pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback If y...

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

Страница 12: ...head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has folding rear seatbacks which allows for more cargo space The rear seat release handles are located on the rear of the seatbacks Push back on the seatbacks as you pull up on the handles The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way when the seatback is folded down 1 6 ...

Страница 13: ... hit the spare tire and prevent the seatback from properly latching Push and pull on the head restraints to check that they have locked in the upright position If they haven t see your dealer for service CAUTION 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 sure it is lock...

Страница 14: ... 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 CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle...

Страница 15: ...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 After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goe...

Страница 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 10 ...

Страница 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 11 ...

Страница 18: ...ide 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 Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ev...

Страница 19: ...rious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 31 or Infan...

Страница 20: ...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 21: ...ong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt v...

Страница 22: ...too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 1 16 ...

Страница 23: ...an be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Страница 24: ...eriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen 1 18 ...

Страница 25: ... across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 19 ...

Страница 26: ... you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy 1 20 ...

Страница 27: ...ar the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 14 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 Front Passen...

Страница 28: ...belt 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 1 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 22 ...

Страница 29: ...e in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here s how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens le...

Страница 30: ...ck 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 buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 1 24 ...

Страница 31: ...houlder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could incr...

Страница 32: ...sition you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 1 26 ...

Страница 33: ... the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 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 27 ...

Страница 34: ...o have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 1 28 ...

Страница 35: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 1 29 ...

Страница 36: ...e seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to 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...

Страница 37: ...lder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear se...

Страница 38: ...ild s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear outside position of a four door model see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1 28 If the child is so small t...

Страница 39: ...this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 33 ...

Страница 40: ...p to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint CAUTION People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle A ...

Страница 41: ...ren who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children 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 system can...

Страница 42: ...t will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck T...

Страница 43: ...he child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that s unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a ...

Страница 44: ...of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for the child s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields 1 38 ...

Страница 45: ...t 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 1 39 ...

Страница 46: ... 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 will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt sys...

Страница 47: ...in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tether It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision For it to work a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle Some top strap equipped child restraints are designed f...

Страница 48: ...ing a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per bracket Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Raise the head restraint and route the...

Страница 49: ...tion because there is no place to anchor the top strap If your vehicle is equipped with the rear convenience system there will be plugs covering the anchor brackets To remove the plugs grasp the edges of the plugs and pull them out See Rear Convenience System on page 2 60 for more information Don t use the rear set of tie down brackets near the liftgate tailgate or the center tie down bracket near...

Страница 50: ... the second row outboard seating positions This system designed to make installation of child restraints easier does not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead it uses vehicle anchors A B and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap C 1 44 ...

Страница 51: ...ints the restraint won t be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child 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 Secu...

Страница 52: ...l the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage and then disconnect the LATCH attachments from the LATCH anchorages Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH ...

Страница 53: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 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 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 47 ...

Страница 54: ...it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 48 ...

Страница 55: ...ld restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came ...

Страница 56: ...or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 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 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 50 ...

Страница 57: ...elt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Center Seat Positions Four Door Models Don t use child restraints in these position The restraints won t work pr...

Страница 58: ...s but don t replace them Air bags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear or low speed frontal crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in t...

Страница 59: ... need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 31 and Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical ...

Страница 60: ...n air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death 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 or near any other air bag covering 1 54 ...

Страница 61: ... off 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 15 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 inflato...

Страница 62: ...om 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 CAUTION 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 out as soo...

Страница 63: ...he air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s air bag Do not open or break the air bag coverings Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect 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 wor...

Страница 64: ...y of the air bag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch pla...

Страница 65: ...crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If you ever see a label on the driver s or the right front passenger s safety belt that says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision You would see this label on the belt near the door opening If belts are cut...

Страница 66: ... NOTES 1 60 ...

Страница 67: ...Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 Content Theft Deterrent 2 16 Passlock 2 18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 18 New Vehicle Break In 2 18 Ignition Positions 2 19 Starting Your Engine 2 21 Engine Coolant Heater 2 22 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 23 Manual Transmission Operation 2 27 Four Wheel Drive 2 29 Parking Brake 2 35 Shifting Into Park P 2 36 Shifting Out of Park P 2 39 Parking Your Veh...

Страница 68: ...utside Heated Mirrors 2 44 HomeLink Transmitter 2 44 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 46 Storage Areas 2 49 Glove Box 2 49 Overhead Console 2 49 Front Storage Area 2 56 Assist Handles 2 57 Garment Hooks 2 57 Luggage Carrier 2 57 Rear Storage Area 2 59 Convenience Net 2 59 Rear Convenience System 2 60 Sunroof 2 62 Vehicle Personalization 2 64 Memory Seat 2 64 Section 2 Features and Controls 2...

Страница 69: ...h the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Страница 70: ...for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received inc...

Страница 71: ...1m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle UNLOCK Press UNLOCK to unlock the driver s door The parking lamps will flash and the interior lamps will go on If you press UNLOCK twice within three seconds the remaining doors will unlock LOCK Press LOCK to lock all the doors Press LOCK again within three seconds and the horn will chirp for confirmati...

Страница 72: ... remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the battery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces...

Страница 73: ...at and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the remote keyless entry system if your vehicle has this feature You c...

Страница 74: ...oors lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK P All the doors will unlock when the shift lever is moved back into PARK P On a vehicle with a manual transmission all doors will lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph 24 km h The doors will unlock when the key is removed from the ignition The following is a list of the available programming options and how to set them ...

Страница 75: ... perform the next step 2 Turn your key to RUN and OFF twice Then with the key in OFF release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock 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 secon...

Страница 76: ...oor 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 in the ignition and a door is open If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the...

Страница 77: ...le with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather 2 11 ...

Страница 78: ...dow The driver s window has an express down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch Press the down arrow 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...

Страница 79: ...ll CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear window or endgate Make sure all other windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle ...

Страница 80: ...e the transmitter or the push button to release the liftglass to open the tailgate When the doors are unlocked press the button located on the tailgate to open the glass Reach inside the tailgate to lift the handle and open the tailgate The tailgate can be opened without a key if the driver s door is unlocked The tailgate glass will not release if the vehicle is in gear To lock a power door lock s...

Страница 81: ... release to work If you have a manual transmission you must apply your parking brake or have the ignition off before you can open the liftglass Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate 1 Peel back or slit the carpet to expose the access hole in the trim panel 2 Use a thin object to reach through the access holes in both the trim panel and the hardware cover 3 Pry the release lever toward the passeng...

Страница 82: ... out glare you can pull the visor down You can also swing the visor from side to side Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle may be equipped with a Content T...

Страница 83: ...ey after the doors are closed Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote keyless entry transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm Th...

Страница 84: ...working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 103 See your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does no...

Страница 85: ...ay drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time A ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Push in the key and turn it toward you Your steering wheel will remain locked just as it was before you inserted the key 2 19 ...

Страница 86: ...your vehicle needs service B LOCK This position locks your ignition when the key is removed The steering wheel locks when equipped with a manual transmission It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK C OFF This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion whi...

Страница 87: ...ARK P only when your vehicle is stopped Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine Your vehicle won t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down that s a safety feature Starting Your V6 Engine 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts l...

Страница 88: ...d electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Engine Speed Control Your vehicle has an engine overspeed control that shuts the fuel off if the engine reaches 5 600 rpm Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature In very cold weathe...

Страница 89: ...ct your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column There are several different positions for your shift lever If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever it feat...

Страница 90: ...railer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 60 CAUTION If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 29 See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 36 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehic...

Страница 91: ...le your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting our of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your vehicle DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal a...

Страница 92: ... going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Tow Haul Mode Your vehicle may be equipped with tow haul mode The button will be located on the floor console If your vehicle is equipped w...

Страница 93: ...elerator pedal THIRD 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 y...

Страница 94: ...e slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift CAUTION If you skip a gear when you downshift 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 If your ve...

Страница 95: ...f time may cause premature wear on your vehicle s powertrain Do not drive in four wheel drive on pavement for extended periods of time Electronic Transfer Case If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case buttons are to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel Use these buttons to shift into and out of four wheel drive You can choose among thre...

Страница 96: ...r 4HI to 4LO the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles equipped with a manual transmission The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Press and release the 4LO button You must wait for the 4LO i...

Страница 97: ...ic transmission equipped vehicles if your transfer case does not shift into 4HI your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment With your transmission in NEUTRAL N press and release the 4HI button While the 4HI indicator light is flashing shift your transmission into PARK P Wait until the 4HI indicator light remains illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear This will get yo...

Страница 98: ...RAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL See Parking Brake on page 2 35 NEUTRAL Shift the vehicle s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4 46 or Towin...

Страница 99: ... unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N or with the clutch pedal pressed for vehicles with manual transmission After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI AUTO 4WD or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N or...

Страница 100: ...d or FIRST 1 for vehicles with manual transmission 8 Turn the ignition to OFF 9 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P or FIRST 1 for vehicles with manual transmission 10 Release the parking brake prior to towing Shifting out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Start the vehicle with the transmission in PARK P or FIRST 1 for vehicles...

Страница 101: ...king brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving 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 tow...

Страница 102: ...he steps that follow With four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 29 Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 60 Column Shift...

Страница 103: ...onsole Shift Lever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P position like this Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the key your vehicle is in PARK P 2 37 ...

Страница 104: ...he shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you or pressing the button on a console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicl...

Страница 105: ... press the shift lever button on the shift lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4 3 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can Parking Your Vehicle Before you get out of your veh...

Страница 106: ...nconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different 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 Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming...

Страница 107: ...place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 40 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unle...

Страница 108: ...me operation Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If your vehicle has this feature the mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside Another photocell built into the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce gla...

Страница 109: ...st your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle from a comfortable driving position You can also fold the mirrors in before entering a car wash Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle Push the mirrors back out when finished Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature the controls are located on the driver s door armr...

Страница 110: ...s look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Outside Heated Mirrors Your vehicle may be equipped with outside heated mirrors When you operate the rear window defogger a defogger also warms the heated outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ...

Страница 111: ... Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any in...

Страница 112: ...rage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons releasing only when the in...

Страница 113: ...Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the prog...

Страница 114: ...ter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink to complete Using HomeLink Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase progra...

Страница 115: ...g 1 Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to flash 2 Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light turns off 3 Release both buttons For questions or comments contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Storage Areas Glove Box To open your glove box lift the lever on the front of the glove box and low...

Страница 116: ...Garage Door Opener 1 Open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward 2 Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener as close to the center of the opener as possible 3 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place 2 50 ...

Страница 117: ...a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button Now with the compartment door closed press the button again to make sure the garage door operates properly With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place you should only have to press the button lightly to operate the opener 2 51 ...

Страница 118: ...n you turn on the ignition the word ICE will appear on the display This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However when your vehicle is new the compass may function erratically If it does CAL Calibration will appear on the display To correct the calibratio...

Страница 119: ...o off 3 After five seconds VAR CAL Variance Calibration will appear on the display When it does release both buttons 4 Press US MET until your zone number appears on the display 5 Press ON OFF to enter your zone number Your variance is now set Sunglasses Storage Compartment The overhead console has a sunglasses storage compartment 2 53 ...

Страница 120: ...een 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 to be manually set However if C Calibration is displayed the compass will need to be calibrated You may also place the compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressing the holding t...

Страница 121: ...omy The average fuel economy since the last reset is displayed INST ECON Instantaneous Economy Instantaneous fuel economy for the last second of driving is displayed RANGE The display indicates the estimated distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank based on the fuel economy for the last few hours of driving FUEL USED The fuel used since the last reset is displayed AVG SPE...

Страница 122: ...discs in the slots in front of the compartment Some models will have a console with pop out cupholders located on the front of the storage compartment If your vehicle has this console push in and release on the cupholder door The cupholders will pop out for use If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment lift the cover to expose the storage area 2 56 ...

Страница 123: ...ress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle If your vehicle is...

Страница 124: ...ails as far apart as possible Tie the load to the tie downs provided Also tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs 918 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible a...

Страница 125: ...f your vehicle to help keep small items like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is not for larger heavier items Attach the upper loops to the retainers on both sides of the tailgate opening The label should be in the upper passenger s side corner visible from the rear of vehicle A...

Страница 126: ...icle could be injured Be sure to secure any such item properly If your vehicle has the convenience system it is located in the rear of your vehicle It provides a place to store loose items in your vehicle A Collapsible Dividers B Anchor Bracket Cargo Tie Down Plugs C Partitions D Soda Pop Gallon Jug Holder E Partition Storage F Cargo Tie Down Cutouts 2 60 ...

Страница 127: ...lugs grasp the edges of the plugs and pull straight out See Child Restraint Systems on page 1 37 and Top Strap on page 1 41 for more information on using anchor brackets There are two cutouts F for the rear cargo tie downs located near the tailgate In order to access the rear cargo tie downs the cutouts must be removed You will also find a soda pop gallon jug holder D on the passenger side of the ...

Страница 128: ... RUN or ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP needs to be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP under Ignition Positions on page 2 19 Your sunroof has the following three positions Vent The glass flips up in the rear and opens partially to allow outside air to enter the vehicle Slide The glass slides rearward fully to allow outside air to enter the vehicle 2 62 ...

Страница 129: ...e of the switch to fully open the roof The roof will open automatically and stop when it is fully opened To stop the roof at any position before it reaches the fully open position press and release the button again To close your sunroof do one of the following To close from the vent position push and hold the rear side of the switch The glass will automatically stop when it is fully closed To clos...

Страница 130: ...o the set position You will hear one chime Pressing the UNLOCK button of a remote keyless entry transmitter will adjust the seat to the corresponding stored memory position You will hear one chime Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to readjust the seat The transmitter need not be reprogrammed unless it needs to correspond to the other numbered memory button If there is a third driver use the seat adjuster switc...

Страница 131: ... System Warning Light 3 29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 29 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 3 30 Oil Pressure Gage 3 33 Security Light 3 34 Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light 3 34 Tow Haul Mode Light 3 35 Check Gages Warning Light 3 35 Gate Ajar Light 3 35 Fuel Gage 3 36 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 36 Audio System s 3 37 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 37 Setting the T...

Страница 132: ...Instrument Panel Overview The main components of your instrument panel are the following 3 2 ...

Страница 133: ...ation G Brake Release See Parking Brake on page 2 35 for more information H Horn See Horn on page 3 5 for more information I Rear Window Washer Wiper See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 56 for more information J Rear Tailgate Release See Rear Tailgate Release under Rear Window on page 2 13 for more information K Ashtray If Equipped See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 17 for m...

Страница 134: ...ning 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 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set o...

Страница 135: ...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 the wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following Turn and Lane Change Si...

Страница 136: ...The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 103 and for bur...

Страница 137: ...ight on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you but not so far that you hear a click If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam your hi...

Страница 138: ...between wipes Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay JPUSH Windshield Washer There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever To spray washer fluid on the windshield push the paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper b...

Страница 139: ... window check your fluid level Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you have an automatic transmission and you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off If you have a manual transmission ...

Страница 140: ...g SET Press this button at the end of the lever to set your desired speed 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 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 the cruise control...

Страница 141: ...r 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 set earlier 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 to step on ...

Страница 142: ...wise to turn off the lamps and put the system in automatic headlamp mode Parking Lamps Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights O Headlamps Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and li...

Страница 143: ...et 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 regular 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 g...

Страница 144: ...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 145: ...bwheel for this feature is located on the driver s side of the instrument panel next to the exterior lamps control Turn the thumbwheel up to make your instrument panel lights brighter Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn on the interior lamps To dim the instrument panel lights turn the thumbwheel down Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature When a door is op...

Страница 146: ...it the vehicle unless you lock the doors with the keyless entry transmitter You can also turn the lamps on and off by pressing the button near each lamp Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel located next to the exterior lamps control all the way up to the top position In this position the dome lamps will remain on ...

Страница 147: ...he front ashtray pull the bin upward To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter...

Страница 148: ...can also be used to select defog or defrost mode For more information see Defogging and Defrosting later in this section Heating Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the temperature on the inside of your vehicle When it s cold outside 0 F 18 C or lower use the engine coolant heater if equipped to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle An engine coolant heater war...

Страница 149: ... Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield and side windows Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers use the defrost mode to remove fog or f...

Страница 150: ... any fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors Notice Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window may damage the rear window defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects Outlet Adjustment The flow through outlets on your vehicle allow outside air to enter your vehicle while it is moving Outside air w...

Страница 151: ... also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages 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 b...

Страница 152: ...et you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically Base Level Cluster With Automatic Transmission United States Canada Similar 3 22 ...

Страница 153: ...Up Level Cluster with Automatic Transmission United States Canada Similar 3 23 ...

Страница 154: ...vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To view the 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 If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area your vehicle could be damaged and the ...

Страница 155: ...s 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 CAUTION 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 inf...

Страница 156: ...r drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is on in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts Whe...

Страница 157: ... 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 problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Up Shift Light You have the shift light if you have a manual transmission...

Страница 158: ...ht away This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have ...

Страница 159: ...es See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 28 The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area your engine is too hot It ...

Страница 160: ...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 work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications...

Страница 161: ...e may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash...

Страница 162: ...eration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off your dealer can check ...

Страница 163: ...indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance sche...

Страница 164: ...e your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrent on 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 The SERVICE 4WD light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the four wheel drive system and service is required M...

Страница 165: ... Gages Warning Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the 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 Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on your liftgate or liftglass is ajar Try closing the tailgate or liftglass again Never drive with the tailgate...

Страница 166: ...ge indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light This light comes on briefly when you start your engine This light comes on when the fue...

Страница 167: ...t the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of 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 i...

Страница 168: ...inute buttons at the same time until RDS TIME appears on the display To accept this time press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time for another 2 seconds If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display 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 P...

Страница 169: ...two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station stored on the pushbuttons play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning presets The radio will seek and scan only to stations 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 st...

Страница 170: ...he 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 zero...

Страница 171: ... necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level 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 do not want to use automatic volume select OFF DISPL Display Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time For RDS press the DISPL knob to change what appears on th...

Страница 172: ...e display and you will hear two beeps The radio will go to the first preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning The radio will scan only to stations 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 favor...

Страница 173: ...ass or treble returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source 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...

Страница 174: ... the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast Finding a Program Type PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button or...

Страница 175: ...n press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stronger stations To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets You ca...

Страница 176: ... information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view an old message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to When a message is not available from a station NO INFO will appear on the display TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts...

Страница 177: ... small 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled You may experience an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecti...

Страница 178: ...revious track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If you hold either arrow or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD q SCAN r Press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the CD Press either SCAN arr...

Страница 179: ...again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Radio with Cassette and CD Pl...

Страница 180: ...ntil you see the display you want then hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations q SEEK r Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay t...

Страница 181: ... knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange or treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position push the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone ...

Страница 182: ...r one beep Radio Data System 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 With RDS your radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies Display messages from radio stations Seek to stations ...

Страница 183: ... the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to SCAN You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press either SCAN arrow a...

Страница 184: ...is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is 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 s...

Страница 185: ...appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up You must return to the dealer 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 tha...

Страница 186: ... The radio will play while the tape reverses The station frequency and REV will appear on the display Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed You may select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE and SEEK 4 FWD Forward Press this pushbutton to advance the tape rapidly The radio will play while the tape advances The station frequency and FWD will appear on the display Press ...

Страница 187: ... is wrapped around the tape head Attempt to get the cassette out Try a new tape CLEAN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent 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 cannot be corrected co...

Страница 188: ... in loading and ejecting If these problems occur try a known good CD Do not add paper labels to CDs they could get caught in the CD player Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the start of the current track if it has been playing for more than eight seconds TRACK ...

Страница 189: ...D q SCAN r Press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track on the CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change the default on the dis...

Страница 190: ... try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer If your radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem Radio with Six Disc CD P...

Страница 191: ...default Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM The display will show your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations sSEEK t 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 signal sSCAN t Press and hold either SC...

Страница 192: ... knob until BASS MID or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange or treble level If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange and treble to the middle position push the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone ...

Страница 193: ...ar a beep Radio Data System 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 With RDS your radio can do the following Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies Display messages from radio stations Seek to stations w...

Страница 194: ...ar beside that PTY on the display You may select multiple interrupts if desired When you are listening to a CD the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast SCAN You can also scan through the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press the P TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will app...

Страница 195: ...n if the volume is muted or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play will stop during the announcement You will not be able to turn off alert announcements ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display Press this button to see the message Th...

Страница 196: ... or the SEEK arrows to go to a station that supports traffic announcements If no station is found NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the volume is low Your radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and the brackets are displayed Playing a CD The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single...

Страница 197: ...ep and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash and LOAD ALL will appear on the display 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green load a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull the CD in 4 Once the CD is loaded the light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another CD The CD player takes u...

Страница 198: ...try to push the CD back into the receiver before the 25 second time period is complete the receiver will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually The receivers 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject which will cause the receiver to not eject the CD until...

Страница 199: ...DM again to turn off random play sSEEK t Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If you hold either arrow or press it more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD sSCAN t To scan one CD press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN app...

Страница 200: ...e track that you want to save The track will begin to play 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two or more seconds to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed a beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of continuously pressing SONG LIST two beeps will sound to confirm that the track has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections S LIST FULL will appear ...

Страница 201: ...ejected and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list To end song list mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the radio display it could be for one of ...

Страница 202: ...ding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise FM FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or...

Страница 203: ...ng steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for five seconds READY will appear on the display and the cassette symbol will flash for five seconds 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is ...

Страница 204: ...the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you can straighten it out by hand If the ma...

Страница 205: ...trol 4 14 Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 15 Driving at Night 4 30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 31 City Driving 4 34 Freeway Driving 4 35 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 36 Highway Hypnosis 4 37 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 38 Winter Driving 4 40 If You Are Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 Towing 4 46 Towing Your Vehicle 4 46 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 46 Loading Your...

Страница 206: ...nbelted occupants can be reduced or prevented by the use of safety belts In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt In addition avoiding excessive speed sudden or abrupt turns and drunken or aggressive driving can help make trips safer and avoid the possibility of a crash especially a rollover crash This section provides many useful...

Страница 207: ...about driving is Drive defensively Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 8 Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they mig...

Страница 208: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the p...

Страница 209: ...United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we have seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the e...

Страница 210: ...nking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Contro...

Страница 211: ...ether it is 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 acceleration followed 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 ...

Страница 212: ... This is normal If there is a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 29 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is ...

Страница 213: ... suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not 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...

Страница 214: ... angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are 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...

Страница 215: ...hese First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 7 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 ve...

Страница 216: ...nother 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 Lo...

Страница 217: ...les are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not 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 vehicle to see i...

Страница 218: ...handled 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 219: ...s some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road 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 ...

Страница 220: ...ngers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put h...

Страница 221: ...ure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your...

Страница 222: ...ve less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you will need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you re driving on or off the road you and your passengers s...

Страница 223: ...r other obstacles your wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you can not control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road si...

Страница 224: ...here 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 st...

Страница 225: ...traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your head...

Страница 226: ...eel at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels 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 g...

Страница 227: ... NEUTRAL when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P or if you have the manual transmission even if you are in gear This is because the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be injured If you are going to leave your vehicle set...

Страница 228: ...k 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 will not have to do all the work Descend slowly keeping your vehicle under control at all times CAUTION Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This coul...

Страница 229: ...on in NEUTRAL N or with the clutch pedal pressed down in a manual shift This is called free wheeling Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade Q Am I likely to stall when going downhill A It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake Shift to PARK ...

Страница 230: ...ways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes...

Страница 231: ...e downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand your wheels will not get good traction You can not accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you wi...

Страница 232: ...r springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean flash flooding and flood waters demand extreme caution Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhau...

Страница 233: ...n driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also ch...

Страница 234: ... especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do i...

Страница 235: ...atedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it Driving in ...

Страница 236: ...ns of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a qu...

Страница 237: ...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 not avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing w...

Страница 238: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 35 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move ...

Страница 239: ... 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 is slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before...

Страница 240: ...fore starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside Wiper Blades Are they in good shape Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all le...

Страница 241: ...Do not 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 What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments f...

Страница 242: ...your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would...

Страница 243: ...wer gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may...

Страница 244: ...r a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe 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 40 ...

Страница 245: ...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 will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Braking on page 4 7 Allow greater follow...

Страница 246: ...mon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep ...

Страница 247: ... long as 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 t...

Страница 248: ...ssion back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 77 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If you have a four wheel drive vehicle shift into 4HI Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear or with a ma...

Страница 249: ... some place where you can continue driving CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty 4...

Страница 250: ... with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing What s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendati...

Страница 251: ...cle CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park P for an automatic transmission or if your vehicle is in gear for a manual transmission You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 4 With the engine running shift the transfer case...

Страница 252: ...place the fuse when you reach your destination See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 103 Dinghy Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles and Vehicles with the Electronic Transfer Case Notice If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two ...

Страница 253: ...le has an automatic transfer case your vehicle should not be dolly towed Your automatic transfer case vehicle should be either dinghy towed or placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground See Dinghy Towing previously for further instructions 4 49 ...

Страница 254: ...eels are on the dolly Use the following steps to dolly tow your vehicle 1 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle 2 Firmly set the parking brake 3 Put an automatic or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL N 4 Shift the transfer case to 2HI See Electronic Transfer Case under Four Wheel Drive on pa...

Страница 255: ...ach your destination See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 103 Rear Towing Rear Wheels off the Ground Notice Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it Also repairs would not be covered by the warranty Never have your vehicle towed from the rear If your vehicle has an electronic transfer case you can dolly tow your vehicle from the rear only if the rear wheels are on the dolly Use the fo...

Страница 256: ...ve 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 5 103 Dolly Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Front Towing Front Wheels off the Ground You can dolly tow your vehicle from the front Use the following steps to dolly tow your vehicle 1 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions to a...

Страница 257: ...akers on page 5 103 Notice Do not exceed the posted speed limit when towing your vehicle If you do your vehicle could be badly damaged Notice If you tow your vehicle from the front for more than 50 miles 80 km on a dolly you could damage it Never dolly tow your vehicle from the front more than 50 miles 80 km Rear Towing Rear Wheels off the Ground You can dolly tow your vehicle from the rear Use th...

Страница 258: ... and Circuit Breakers on page 5 103 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label...

Страница 259: ...ehicle capacity weight The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 59 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 69 If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label the Certification Tire label shows the tire size and ...

Страница 260: ...apacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available carg...

Страница 261: ...ct Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg 5 750 lbs 340 kg C Available Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Substract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1 000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Example 2 Example 3 4 57 ...

Страница 262: ...udes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo and trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread...

Страница 263: ...ls packages or anything else they will 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 CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so ...

Страница 264: ...Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in thi...

Страница 265: ...Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km t...

Страница 266: ...ective when the vehicle and load combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the maximum trailer weight rating for the vehicle See Weight of the Trailer later in this section Driving with tow haul activated without a heavy load will cause reduced fuel economy and unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics but will not cause damage We...

Страница 267: ... Trans 3 42 3 900 lbs 1 770 kg 8 000 lbs 3 632 kg ZR2 Auto Trans 3 73 4 700 lbs 2 132 kg 9 000 lbs 4 086 kg ZR2 Manual Trans 3 73 4 200 lbs 1 905 kg 8 000 lbs 3 632 kg Four Wheel Drive Four Door Auto Trans 3 42 3 73 5 000 lbs 2 768 kg 5 000 lbs 2 768 kg 9 500 lbs 4 313 kg 9 500 lbs 4 313 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and ...

Страница 268: ... tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum of 3 500 lbs 1 589 kg with a weight distributing hitch Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle After y...

Страница 269: ...roperly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than these limits You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the saf...

Страница 270: ... brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust on page 2 40 To maximize your safety when towi...

Страница 271: ...ce 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 return to your lane...

Страница 272: ...necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Or if you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer it s better not to use FIFTH 5 gear Just drive in FOURTH 4 gear or as you need to a lower gear See Tow Haul Mode earlier in this section and Tow Haul Mode under Automatioc Operation on page 2 23 When towing at high alt...

Страница 273: ...ransfer case be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 6 Release the regular brakes CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you...

Страница 274: ...r Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re traileri...

Страница 275: ...following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes or auxiliary wiring eight wire harness only Red Use for battery charging it connects to the starter solenoid eight wire harness only Light Green Back up lamps Brown Taillamps and parking lamps Yellow Driver s side stoplamp and turn signal Dark Green Passenger s side stoplamp and ...

Страница 276: ... NOTES 4 72 ...

Страница 277: ...5 18 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 19 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 22 Hydraulic Clutch 5 23 Engine Coolant 5 24 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 27 Engine Overheating 5 27 Cooling System 5 30 Engine Fan Noise 5 37 Power Steering Fluid 5 37 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 38 Brakes 5 40 Battery 5 43 Jump Starting 5 44 Rear Axle 5 48 Four Wheel Drive 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 He...

Страница 278: ...3 Care of Safety Belts 5 95 Weatherstrips 5 95 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 96 Sheet Metal Damage 5 98 Finish Damage 5 99 Underbody Maintenance 5 99 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 99 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 100 Vehicle Identification 5 101 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 101 Service Parts Identification Label 5 101 Electrical System 5 102 Add On Electrical Equipment 5 102 Head...

Страница 279: ...l can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 57 before attempting to do your own service work You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Part E Maintenance Record o...

Страница 280: ...outside of your vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine...

Страница 281: ... is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction ind...

Страница 282: ... methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the ...

Страница 283: ... engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle...

Страница 284: ...erclockwise CAUTION If you spill fuel and then something ignites it 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 hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way 5 8 ...

Страница 285: ...en you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 30 Notice If you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer ...

Страница 286: ...le in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel ...

Страница 287: ...lease the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure 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 w...

Страница 288: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following 5 12 ...

Страница 289: ...Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 23 for more information J Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 103 for more information K Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 38 for more information Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be war...

Страница 290: ...the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things GM6...

Страница 291: ...ckness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbo...

Страница 292: ...ne protection When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you use the short trip city maintenance schedule Most trips are less than 5 miles 8 km This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle The vehicle ...

Страница 293: ... 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 change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring i...

Страница 294: ...change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the filter do the following 1 Remove the fasteners that hold the cover on and remove the cover 2 Lift out the engine air cleaner filter 3 ...

Страница 295: ...leaner filter in place when you are 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 miles 25 000 km 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 ...

Страница 296: ...uite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer 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 when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and...

Страница 297: ...sion dipstick handle has this symbol on it The transmission dipstick is located near the center of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 For an accurate readi...

Страница 298: ...k the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed However the fluid in your manual transmission doesn t require changing How to Check Because this operation can...

Страница 299: ...aintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 33 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self adjus...

Страница 300: ...240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 27 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 Prot...

Страница 301: ... could get too hot but you would not 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 the proper coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engi...

Страница 302: ...hould 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 CAUTION Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn t...

Страница 303: ...el in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 30 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperatu...

Страница 304: ...ools 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 in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged Th...

Страница 305: ...TRAL 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 can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam idle t...

Страница 306: ...nside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at least up to the ADD mark If it isn t you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 30 ...

Страница 307: ...g 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 is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changin...

Страница 308: ...er or 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 would not 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 cool...

Страница 309: ...ou can add the proper mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system inclu...

Страница 310: ...nd upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 5 34 ...

Страница 311: ...up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 35 ...

Страница 312: ...or 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 of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrow on the pressure cap lines up like this 5 36 ...

Страница 313: ...creases when the clutch engages 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 The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutc...

Страница 314: ... the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be between the ADD and FULL marks If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper range What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 33 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper flui...

Страница 315: ...uid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not 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 does not clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could d...

Страница 316: ...ll not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spi...

Страница 317: ...ea around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine ...

Страница 318: ...cessary 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 do not have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected immediately Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time ...

Страница 319: ... battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands a...

Страница 320: ...our vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the...

Страница 321: ...n burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could b...

Страница 322: ... if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move...

Страница 323: ...correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part B Good Battery C Dead Battery To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positi...

Страница 324: ...the lubricant and when to change it See Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6 4 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 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 Schedule to d...

Страница 325: ...intenance Inspections on page 6 31 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 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 Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind...

Страница 326: ...e If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need 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...

Страница 327: ... Bulbs CAUTION 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 the hood 2 Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up 3 Pull the headlamp assembly out 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 51 ...

Страница 328: ... clockwise until it is tight 7 Plug in the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle 9 Install the two retaining clips 10 Close the hood Two Piece Composite Headlamp System 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Pull the headlamp assembly out 5 52 ...

Страница 329: ...ce Front Turn Signal Lamps 1 Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in One Piece Composite Headlamp System under Headlamps on page 5 51 2 Twist the bulb socket to remove it from the headlamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 4 Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into place 5 Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is ti...

Страница 330: ...ctrical connector 4 Turn the harness bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 5 Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket 6 Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into place 7 Reinstall the harness bulb socket with the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight To reinstall the assembly snap the outboard end of the lamp assembly back into t...

Страница 331: ...ve it Push the tab in while you turn the socket counterclockwise 5 Holding the base of the bulb pull the bulb straight out of the socket 6 Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it clicks 7 Put the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place 8 Install the lamp assembly and tighten the screws 9 Close the tailgate 5 55 ...

Страница 332: ... Check under Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 96 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 35 Notice Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be c...

Страница 333: ...cked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 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 bo...

Страница 334: ...l up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle 5 58 ...

Страница 335: ...eating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be ...

Страница 336: ...Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The following illustrations are examples of a typical P Metric and a LT Metric tire sidewall P Metric Tire 5 60 ...

Страница 337: ...andards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under t...

Страница 338: ...pec Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommended tire pressure see I...

Страница 339: ...nufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture F Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread G Single Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single...

Страница 340: ...on Number TIN The Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture D Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 92 ...

Страница 341: ...the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction C...

Страница 342: ...ruction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire The load index can range from 1 to 279 Speed ratings range from A to Z The light truck tire size example above shows dual or single tire confi...

Страница 343: ...le safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 54 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 54 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the r...

Страница 344: ...e on page 5 69 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 54 Radial Ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum sp...

Страница 345: ...g information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 54 for the location of your vehicle s tire and loading information label Notice Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If you...

Страница 346: ... until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any tim...

Страница 347: ...ation label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 108 CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehi...

Страница 348: ...wear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well be...

Страница 349: ...r replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tires of different sizes or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using ...

Страница 350: ...y 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 ...

Страница 351: ...performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned a...

Страница 352: ...hem only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others ...

Страница 353: ...an cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to...

Страница 354: ... may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without t...

Страница 355: ...uld be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposite en...

Страница 356: ...tructions explain how to remove the spare tire depending on where it is mounted on your vehicle See Compact Spare Tire on page 5 92 or Spare Tire on page 5 92 for more information about the spare A Retainer B Rubber Band Some Models C Jack Storage Cover D Wheel Blocks E Hub Cap Removal Tools Some Models F Wheel Wrench G Jack H Jacking Instructions Roll and place instructions above the jack after i...

Страница 357: ...ough the wheel opening Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle If you have an inside mounted spare tire the tire must be removed in order to have access to the jack storage To remove an inside mounted spare tire r...

Страница 358: ...e lock case straight off It is not necessary to turn the key Put the spare tire near the flat tire The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B Your vehicle may also have an optional hub cap removal tool 5 82 ...

Страница 359: ...d 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 before...

Страница 360: ...e wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head 3 Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire A Front Frame Hole B Rear Frame Hole 2 Door or Spring Hanger Hole 4 Door 5 84 ...

Страница 361: ...mproperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well 5 Remove all ...

Страница 362: ...ncy you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 7 Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface 8 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the rounded end is toward the ...

Страница 363: ... even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 Y Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten th...

Страница 364: ... 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 the wheel To avoid this have the wheel repaired as soon as possible Follow this diagram to store the underbody mounted spare A Retainer B Valve Stem Pointed Down C Spare or Flat Tire D Spring E Wheel Wrench F L...

Страница 365: ...ar bumper and into the hoist shaft 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 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 Follow this diagram for the in...

Страница 366: ...d 6 Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench Then push the lock case onto the lug nut until it stops The key does not have to be inserted into the lock Push the lock case to be sure it is secured The special lug nut and lock case is not intended to be used on any road wheel only on the spare wheel carrier Tighten the nuts on the wheel carrier to 22 to 32 lb ft 30 to 40 N m 5 90 ...

Страница 367: ... and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicle s rear area Secure the items and replace the jack cover Use the following diagram as a guide A Retainer B Rubber Band Some Models C Jack Storage Cover D Wheel Blocks E Hub Cap Removal Tool Some Models F Wheel Wrench G Jack H Jacking Instructions roll and place instructions above the jack after it is installed 5 91 ...

Страница 368: ...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 parts of your vehicle Spare Tire Your vehicle when new had a fully inflated spare tire A spare tire whether compact size or full size may lose air over time so check its inflation pressure regularly See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 69 and Loading Your...

Страница 369: ...ne Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not 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 v...

Страница 370: ...r Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth Then let the leather dry naturally Do not use heat to dry For stubborn stains use a leather cleaner Never use oils varnishes solvent based or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the fini...

Страница 371: ...the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Weatherstrips...

Страница 372: ...n chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may b...

Страница 373: ...ou may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Cleaning the Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshi...

Страница 374: ... car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sh...

Страница 375: ...ion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollut...

Страница 376: ... wire wheel covers Finish Enhancer Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on wipe off Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks fine scratches and other light surface contamination Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and protects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping nece...

Страница 377: ...s 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 identify your 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 your VIN the model designation pain...

Страница 378: ...g is protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload ...

Страница 379: ...blem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver s side...

Страница 380: ...Heated Seats 4 Gages Body Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster 5 Parking Lamps Power Window Switch Body Control Module Ashtray Lamp 6 Steering Wheel Radio Controls 7 Headlamps Switch Body Control Module Headlamp Relay 8 Courtesy Lamps Battery Run Down Protection 9 Heating Ventilation Air Cooling Control Head Manual 10 Turn Signal 5 104 ...

Страница 381: ...ooling Manual Heating Ventilation Air Cooling Automatic Heating Ventilation Air Cooling Sensors Automatic 22 Anti Lock Brakes 23 Rear Wiper 24 Radio Ignition Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located under the hood on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Remove the cover by turning the fasten...

Страница 382: ...RN Right Turn Signal Rear RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps TRL PRK Trailer Park Lamps LTHDLP Left Headlamp RTHDLP Right Headlamp FRPRK Front Parking Lamps INT BAT Instrument Panel Fuse Block Feed ENG I Engine Sensors Solenoids MAF CAM PURGE VENT ECM B Engine Control Module Fuel Pump Module Oil Pressure ABS Anti Lock Brake System ECM I Engine Control Module Injectors F PUMP Fuel Pump DRL Daytime Run...

Страница 383: ... PARKLP Parking Lamps LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps LIFTGLASS Liftglass IGN C Starter Solenoid Fuel Pump PRNDL Fuse Usage HTDSEAT Heated Seat HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Cooling System TRCHMSL Trailer Center High Mount Stop Light RRDFOG Rear Defogger TBC Truck Body Computer CRANK Clutch Switch NSBU Switch CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp HAZLP Hazard Lamps VECHMSL Vehicle Center High Mounted S...

Страница 384: ...e 6 33 for more information Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1 8 lbs 79 kg Cooling System Automatic Transmission 13 8 quarts 13 1 L Manual Transmission 14 1 quarts 13 3 L Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill Differential Fluid 5 0 quarts 4 7 L Front 2 6 pints 1 2 L Rear 4 0 pints 1 9 L Engine Oil with Filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 2 Door Models 19 0 g...

Страница 385: ... At Least Once a Month 6 26 At Least Twice a Year 6 27 At Least Once a Year 6 28 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 31 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 31 Exhaust System Inspection 6 31 Fuel System Inspection 6 31 Engine Cooling System Inspection 6 31 Throttle System Inspection 6 32 Transfer Case and Front Axle Four Wheel Drive Inspection 6 32 Brake System...

Страница 386: ...e necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid le...

Страница 387: ...u have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 11 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your d...

Страница 388: ...n how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them When you go to your dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your ...

Страница 389: ...to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 ...

Страница 390: ...e Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Automatic Transfer Case Only Transfer Case Fluid Change Every 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection Every 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Cooling System Service or every 60 months whichever occurs first Engi...

Страница 391: ...towing a trailer drain fluid and refill every 15 000 miles 25 000 km If your vehicle has a locking differential drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy duty or off road use 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months...

Страница 392: ...hange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever comes first See footnote Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions inspect filter at every engine oil change See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An...

Страница 393: ...vel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 24 000 Miles 40 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle...

Страница 394: ...ice If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components o...

Страница 395: ...hange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or...

Страница 396: ... occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 54 000 Miles 90 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis compone...

Страница 397: ...ce engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 63 000 Miles 105 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components o...

Страница 398: ...Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid 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 ...

Страница 399: ...vel and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 84 000 Miles 140 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axl...

Страница 400: ...ch as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on...

Страница 401: ...constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service If you have not used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore have not changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Manual transmission fluid d...

Страница 402: ...t the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints steering linkage parking brake cable guides propshaft splines universal joints and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 32 Drive axle service See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 33 for proper lubricant ...

Страница 403: ...ches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Mi...

Страница 404: ... your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An Emission C...

Страница 405: ...u do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km If you have not used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and therefore have not changed your automatic transmission fl...

Страница 406: ... your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An Emission C...

Страница 407: ...ches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Mi...

Страница 408: ... your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Replace fuel filter An Emission Control Service See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 18 for more information An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 for proper rotation pattern and additional informatio...

Страница 409: ...does not require change Automatic Transfer Case Only Change transfer case fluid Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant on page 5 24 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure t...

Страница 410: ...necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 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 24 for 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 Fluid on page 5 38 f...

Страница 411: ...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 79 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will 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 may ...

Страница 412: ...could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake See Parking Brake on page 2 35 if necessary Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in...

Страница 413: ...e 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but do not 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 With an au...

Страница 414: ...your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure form the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by ...

Страница 415: ...ing 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 exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could le...

Страница 416: ...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 system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake lini...

Страница 417: ...ystem Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No U S 12345347 in Canada 10953517 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 Manual Transmission Synchromesh ...

Страница 418: ...d to Clutch Fork Joint Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges...

Страница 419: ...tained from your dealer Part Number Air Cleaner Filter A1163C 25098463 Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 Fuel Filter GF481 15050894 Oil Filter PF47 25010792 PCV Valve 4300 Engine CV769C 6487532 Spark Plugs 41 932 25162556 Windshield Wiper Blades Length Type 20 inches 51 cm Trico ACDelco Part No GM Part No 6 35 ...

Страница 420: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 36 ...

Страница 421: ...odometer reading and who performed the 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 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 37 ...

Страница 422: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 38 ...

Страница 423: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 39 ...

Страница 424: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 40 ...

Страница 425: ... Disabilities 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Reporting Safety Defects 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 Section 7 Customer Assistan...

Страница 426: ... 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 give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Vehicle Identification Number This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top l...

Страница 427: ... 22203 1804 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs You can find your specific ...

Страница 428: ... customers to call the toll free number for assistance If a U S customer wishes to write to Chevrolet the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet s Customer Assistance Center United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV ...

Страница 429: ...istance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward eligible 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...

Страница 430: ...ce identification required Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow Flat Tire Change Insta...

Страница 431: ...nce is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Buick reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the War...

Страница 432: ...n of your daily schedule This includes a one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement five day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or re...

Страница 433: ...e terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditi...

Страница 434: ...o the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or SDM If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause...

Страница 435: ...vision Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on...

Страница 436: ...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 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Ti...

Страница 437: ... AM 3 72 AM FM Radio 3 38 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 74 Anti lock Brake System 4 8 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 29 Appearance Care 5 93 Care of Safety Belts 5 95 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 99 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 5 93 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 96 Finish Damage 5 99 Sheet Metal Damage 5 98 Underbody Maintenance 5 99 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 100 Weatherstrip...

Страница 438: ... 42 Brake Fluid 5 40 Brake Pedal Travel 5 42 Brake Wear 5 42 Brakes 5 40 Braking 4 7 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 18 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 Headlamps 5 51 One Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 53 Replacement Bulbs 5 56 Taillamps 5 55 Two Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 54 Buying New Tires 5 73 C California Fuel 5 5 Canada Customer Assistance 7 5 Canadian Owners...

Страница 439: ...4 Older Children 1 31 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 46 Child Restraints cont Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 49 Top Strap 1 41 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 43 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Cigarette Lighter 3 17 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 93 Outside of Your Vehicle 5 9...

Страница 440: ...7 2 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 11 Customer Assistance Information cont Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 10 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 11 D Daytime Running Lamps 3 14 Defensive Driving 4 3 Defoggin...

Страница 441: ...3 Driving Through Flowing Water 4 33 Driving Uphill 4 21 Driving with a Trailer 4 66 E Electrical System Add On Equipment 5 102 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 103 Headlamps 5 102 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 102 Windshield Wiper Fuses 5 102 Electronic Transfer Case 2 29 Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate 2 15 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs 3 32 Engine Air Cleaner Filter...

Страница 442: ...d 2 27 Fixed Mast Antenna 3 74 Flash to Pass Feature 3 7 Flat Tire 5 78 Flat Tire Changing 5 79 Fluid Automatic Transmission 5 19 Manual Transmission 5 22 Power Steering 5 37 Windshield Washer 5 38 FM 3 72 Fog Lamps 3 15 Following Distance 4 67 Footnotes 6 7 6 18 Four Door Models 1 26 1 28 1 51 Four Wheel Drive 2 29 5 49 Front Axle 5 50 Front Map Lamps 3 16 Front Reading Lamps 3 16 Front Storage A...

Страница 443: ... Driving 4 18 Glove Box 2 49 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 7 5 H Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 Head Restraints 1 6 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 7 Headlamps 5 51 Bulb Replacement 5 51 Electrical System 5 102 Halogen Bulbs 5 51 One Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 53 Two Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 54 Heated Seats 1 4 Heating 3 18 Highway Hypnosis 4 37 Hill and Mountain Road...

Страница 444: ... Is Flashing 3 31 If the Light Is On Steady 3 32 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard 4 42 If You Are Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 44 If You Decide To Pull A Trailer 4 61 Ignition Positions 2 19 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 6 29 Infants and Young Children Restraints 1 34 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 69 Inspection Brake System 6 32 Engine Cooling System 6 31 Exhaust System 6 31 Fuel System 6 31 Part...

Страница 445: ...Gages Warning 3 35 Light cont Gate Ajar 3 35 Low Fuel Warning 3 36 Malfunction Indicator 3 30 Safety Belt Reminder 3 24 Security 3 34 Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light 3 34 Tow Haul Mode 3 35 Up Shift 3 27 Loading Your Vehicle 4 54 Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving 4 16 Locking Rear Axle 4 9 Lockout Protection 2 10 Locks Door 2 7 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 10 Lockout Protection 2 10 Power...

Страница 446: ... Maintenance 6 6 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection 6 31 Throttle System Inspection 6 32 Maintenance Schedule cont Transfer Case and Front Axle Four Wheel Drive Inspection 6 32 Using Your 6 4 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 70 Making Turns 4 67 Malfunction Indicator Light 3 30 Manual Seats 1 2 Manual Transmission 2 21 Fluid 5 22...

Страница 447: ...ance 7 5 Owners Canadian ii Owner s Information 7 12 P Park P Shifting Into 2 36 Shifting Out of 2 39 Parking Brake 2 35 Over Things That Burn 2 40 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park P Mechanism Check 6 30 Parking on Hills 4 68 Parking Your Vehicle 2 39 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 6 4 Part B Owner Checks and Services 6 26 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 31 Part D Rec...

Страница 448: ... 3 41 Radio with Six Disc CD 3 60 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 38 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 37 Theft Deterrent 3 72 Understanding Reception 3 72 RDS Messages 3 46 3 54 3 65 Rear Axle 5 48 Locking 4 9 Rear Door Security Locks 2 10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 28 Rear Seat Operation 1 6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 23 Re...

Страница 449: ...enger Position Safety Belts 1 21 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out 4 44 Routing Engine Drive Belt 6 36 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked 2 41 S Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 24 Safety Belts Care of 5 95 Center Front Passenger Position 1 21 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 26 Driver Position 1 14 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 13 Questions and Answers Abo...

Страница 450: ...Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle 1 57 Setting Preset PTYs 3 45 3 54 3 65 Setting Preset Stations 3 39 3 42 3 51 3 62 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems RDS 3 38 Radios without Radio Data Systems RDS 3 37 Setting the Tone Bass Treble 3 40 3 43 3 51 3 62 Sheet Metal Damage 5 98 Shifting Into Park P 2 36 Shifting Out of Park P 2 39 Short Trip City Definition 6 5 Short Trip City Intervals 6 ...

Страница 451: ...nd Compass Display 2 52 Testing the Alarm 2 17 Theft Deterrent Radio 3 72 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 16 Content Theft Deterrent 2 16 Passlock 2 18 Throttle System Inspection 6 32 Tilt Wheel 3 5 Time Delay 2 43 Tire Inflation Check 6 26 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 60 Tire Size 5 65 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 66 Tires 5 59 Buying New Tires 5 73 Chains 5 77 Changing a Flat Tire 5 79 Compact Spare...

Страница 452: ...ansfer Case 5 49 Transfer Case and Front Axle Four Wheel Drive Inspection 6 32 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 19 Fluid Manual 5 22 Up Shift Light 3 27 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 23 Transmission Operation Manual 2 27 Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual 7 11 Transportation Options 7 8 Traveling to Remote Areas 4 17 Trip Odometer 3 24 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 6 Turn ...

Страница 453: ...48 Using Song List Mode 3 70 Using the Recovery Hooks 4 45 V Vehicle Control 4 6 Damage Warnings iv Design 4 3 Loading 4 54 Parking Your 2 39 Symbols iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 9 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 101 Service Parts Identification Label 5 101 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat 2 64 Vehicle Storage 5 43 Ventilation Adjustment 3 20 Visors 2 16 Voltmeter Gag...

Страница 454: ...e Oil 5 14 When to Change Engine Oil 5 16 When to Check 5 22 5 70 When to Check and Change 5 19 When to Check and Change Lubricant 5 48 5 50 When to Check and What to Use 5 24 When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 38 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 18 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 4 70 Where to Put the Restraint 1 40 Why Safety Belts Work 1 9 Window Lockout 2 1...

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