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Section 4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also
included many other useful tips on driving.

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Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle

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Defensive Driving

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Drunken Driving

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Control of a Vehicle

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Braking

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Steering

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Passing

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Loss of Control

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Driving at Night

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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

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City Driving

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Freeway Driving

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Before Leaving on a Long Trip

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Highway Hypnosis

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Hill and Mountain Roads

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Winter Driving

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Recreational Vehicle Towing

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Loading Your Vehicle

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Towing a Trailer

Содержание BLAZER 2002

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Страница 2: ...i 2002 Chevrolet Blazer Owner s Manual Litho in U S A ECopyright General Motors Corporation 06 28 01 Part Number C2211 A First Edition All Rights Reserved...

Страница 3: ...Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you...

Страница 4: ...d a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that c...

Страница 5: ...nt colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that us...

Страница 6: ...v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle...

Страница 7: ...vi Model Reference This manual covers these models 2 Door Utility 4 Door Utility...

Страница 8: ...s 1 16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 16 Driver Position 1 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 23 Right Front Passenger Position 1 23 Air Bag System 1 31 Center Front Passenger Position Four Do...

Страница 9: ...er s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Mov...

Страница 10: ...outboard side of your seat Horizontal Control Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the...

Страница 11: ...o save your seat cushion and seatback settings by using the following procedure 1 Adjust the driver s seat to a safe and comfortable driving position 2 Press the SET button and then press and hold but...

Страница 12: ...a third driver use the seat adjuster switch to adjust the seat Pressing any of the seat adjuster switches the SET button or pressing the desired memory button twice will cause the seat to stop moving...

Страница 13: ...er to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever and without pushing on the seatback the seat will go to an upright position If your vehicle is equipped with the vertical power seat cont...

Страница 14: ...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...

Страница 15: ...pull the seatback forward To return the seatback to the upright position push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward it will re...

Страница 16: ...ard on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked Tilt the seatback completely forward and slide the whole seat forward again to get out of the rear seat Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear sea...

Страница 17: ...t position If they haven t see your dealer for service Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not...

Страница 18: ...ckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a...

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

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

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

Страница 22: ...ey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up...

Страница 23: ...which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt He...

Страница 24: ...s you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less...

Страница 25: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase inju...

Страница 26: ...ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cau...

Страница 27: ...be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too...

Страница 28: ...sted 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...

Страница 29: ...n it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously inju...

Страница 30: ...l air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here a...

Страница 31: ...ble while still maintaining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts of...

Страница 32: ...l The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information How the Air Bag S...

Страница 33: ...nd an 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 anythin...

Страница 34: ...conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving What ma...

Страница 35: ...thing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fre...

Страница 36: ...o inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service and...

Страница 37: ...he front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end sheet metal or height they may keep the air...

Страница 38: ...h Seat Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in the center front seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To mak...

Страница 39: ...ositioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbel...

Страница 40: ...lightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pul...

Страница 41: ...touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This...

Страница 42: ...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 increase injury The shou...

Страница 43: ...hen installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for sm...

Страница 44: ...lastic 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 elast...

Страница 45: ...r To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the...

Страница 46: ...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 4 Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap should...

Страница 47: ...ldren up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by the appropriate...

Страница 48: ...hildren 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...

Страница 49: ...raint 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...

Страница 50: ...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 secure...

Страница 51: ...ack 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 bod...

Страница 52: ...child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle To help reduce the chance of injury the child also has to be secured within the restraint The vehicle s belt system secures the add on c...

Страница 53: ...ore recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat outside position including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child...

Страница 54: ...less it is anchored properly If the child restraint does not have a top strap one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is ava...

Страница 55: ...itions are located on the floor in the cargo area of your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with the rear convenience system there will be plugs covering the anchor brackets To remove the plugs gras...

Страница 56: ...aint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The c...

Страница 57: ...a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be...

Страница 58: ...1 51 Center Seat Positions 4 Door Models Don t use child restraints in these positions The restraints won t work properly Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position...

Страница 59: ...l be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the c...

Страница 60: ...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...

Страница 61: ...r knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the v...

Страница 62: ...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...

Страница 63: ...ry close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body wou...

Страница 64: ...in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the...

Страница 65: ...o wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchora...

Страница 66: ...hat 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 or damaged...

Страница 67: ...ne Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 26 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 30 Manual Transmission Operation 2 33 Four Wheel Drive If Equipped 2 40 Parking Brake 2 41 Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transmis...

Страница 68: ...can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather M...

Страница 69: ...aise the window Express Down Window 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...

Страница 70: ...them When you close the window be sure the latch catches Keys CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even...

Страница 71: ...sided key for the ignition endgate spare tire lock two door vehicles and door locks It will fit with either side up When a new vehicle is delivered the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identi...

Страница 72: ...lp See Roadside Assistance in the Index for more information Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous D Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehi...

Страница 73: ...nually unlock a door from the inside slide the lever on the door up D You will see a colored area on the lever when the door is unlocked Power Door Locks If Equipped If your vehicle has power door loc...

Страница 74: ...All doors lock None of the doors unlock Press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel once and then the unlock side three times D No doors lock None of the doors unlock Press the lock...

Страница 75: ...he program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN the locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate you are leaving the program mode If the lock unlock switches are not pressed while in t...

Страница 76: ...3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commis...

Страница 77: ...resynchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow D If you re still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Operation UNLOCK When you press UNLOCK the drive...

Страница 78: ...go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitt...

Страница 79: ...r window or endgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the rear window or endga...

Страница 80: ...rt the key into the lock button and turn it counterclockwise All the doors will then unlock If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless entry system your vehicle does not have a lock on the endgate I...

Страница 81: ...ock button and turn clockwise All doors will lock Remote Rear Glass Release The REAR HATCH button located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel allows you to release the rear glas...

Страница 82: ...he passenger s side until the glass latch pops open 4 Reattach the carpet securely Endgate Mounted Spare If Equipped If your vehicle has an endgate mounted spare tire carrier you must move the carrier...

Страница 83: ...ill be locked and so will your ignition If you have an automatic transmission taking your key out also locks your transmission Also remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot c...

Страница 84: ...0 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a po...

Страница 85: ...rrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is t...

Страница 86: ...time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Do...

Страница 87: ...on steering wheel and transmission It s a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can t turn...

Страница 88: ...c transmission vehicles turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain feature...

Страница 89: ...t 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 let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engi...

Страница 90: ...floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds When the engine starts let go of the key and accelerator If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same...

Страница 91: ...g the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly...

Страница 92: ...ft position indicator within the instrument panel cluster This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of PARK P This means that if your key is in OFF but not loc...

Страница 93: ...ll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive Aut...

Страница 94: ...his position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only CAUTION Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing running at hig...

Страница 95: ...but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on You can...

Страница 96: ...s the button again The indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will go out See Tow Haul Mode in the Index for more information Manual Transmission Operation 5 Speed This is your shift pattern...

Страница 97: ...lerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to NEUTRAL NEUTRAL Use this position when you start or idle your engine REVER...

Страница 98: ...accelerate 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...

Страница 99: ...your vehicle s drivetrain Electronic Transfer Case If Equipped If your four wheel drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case the transfer case buttons are to the right of the steering wheel on th...

Страница 100: ...ion 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 y...

Страница 101: ...vehicle is in gear and or moving the 4HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL...

Страница 102: ...g is used for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy AUTO 4WD This setting is ideal for use wh...

Страница 103: ...ft the vehicle s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing or Towing Your Vehicle in the Index for more information Indicator lights in the buttons show wh...

Страница 104: ...h 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...

Страница 105: ...cond 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...

Страница 106: ...ht will come on NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle To release the parkin...

Страница 107: ...e the 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 gea...

Страница 108: ...Console 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 D Hold in the button on the lever D Push the lever...

Страница 109: ...ve moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you or pressing the button on a consol...

Страница 110: ...ver 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...

Страница 111: ...ciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle...

Страница 112: ...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 Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you ha...

Страница 113: ...bol on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel If Equipped A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive If you have the tilt steering wheel you can raise it to the highest level to...

Страница 114: ...u to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will f...

Страница 115: ...ime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then...

Страница 116: ...ttings for steady wiping at low speed HI High Speed Turn the band away from you to HI and past the delay settings for wiping steady at high speed Delayed Wiping You can set the wiper speed for a long...

Страница 117: ...Washer Wiper This control is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel To turn the rear wiper on slide the control to either LO or HI For delayed wiping slide the control to...

Страница 118: ...akes the cruise control will shut off If you have a manual transmission and you apply your brakes or push the clutch pedal the cruise control will shut off CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous wh...

Страница 119: ...ever 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 cru...

Страница 120: ...slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control spee...

Страница 121: ...urns on the parking lamps together with the following D Parking Lamps D Sidemarker Lamps D Taillamps D License Plate Lamps D Instrument Panel Lights Headlamps Turning the exterior lamps control to thi...

Страница 122: ...t lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay To idle your vehicle with...

Страница 123: ...headlamps 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 id...

Страница 124: ...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 al...

Страница 125: ...lso stay on for approximately 40 seconds after you exit 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...

Страница 126: ...running down If the battery run down protection shuts off the interior lamps it may be necessary to do one of the following to return to normal operation D Shut off all lamps and close all doors or D...

Страница 127: ...re behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare this change may take a few seconds The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare i...

Страница 128: ...ide Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle You can fold them before entering a car wash Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle Push the mirrors b...

Страница 129: ...our vehicle has this feature the driver s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you See Electrochromic Day Night Inside Rearview Mirror earlier in this section Heated Outsi...

Страница 130: ...ture and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses Some models have a driver information system in the console See Driver Information System later in this section Reading Lamps Press th...

Страница 131: ...latch forward 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 Center the garage door op...

Страница 132: ...of pegs in place you should only have to press the button slightly to operate the opener Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates proper...

Страница 133: ...new the compass may function erratically If it does CAL Calibration will appear on the display To correct the problem drive in a complete 360 degree circle three times and the compass will function n...

Страница 134: ...rear doors Front Storage Area If Equipped If your vehicle has this console compartment squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it You can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots i...

Страница 135: ...ttes or compact discs and a coinholder Convenience Net If Equipped Youmay have a convenience net in therear of your vehicle to help keep small items like gloves and light clothing in place during shar...

Страница 136: ...s side of the vehicle to secure it CAUTION An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove the cov...

Страница 137: ...eople in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to secure the convenience system properly The convenience system located in the rear of your vehicle provides a place to store loose items in your vehicle...

Страница 138: ...downs To remove the plugs grasp the edges of the plugs and pull straight out See Child Restraints and Top Strap in the Index for more information on using anchor brackets There are two cutouts E for t...

Страница 139: ...loads to the luggage carrier Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment These are available through your dealer You can adjust the crossrail...

Страница 140: ...vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely...

Страница 141: ...phone or CB radio There are two accessory power outlets located near the center of the vehicle on the lower part of the instrument panel There may also be additional accessory power outlets located be...

Страница 142: ...ther things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the amperage rating When...

Страница 143: ...be active See Retained Accessory Power in the Index Press and release the rear side of the switch in the mini console to open the sunroof You can press the forward side of the switch to close the sunr...

Страница 144: ...terference 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 ma...

Страница 145: ...hold the hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from HomeLink and then press and hold the transmit button on the hand held transmitter Continue to hold both buttons until the indicat...

Страница 146: ...0 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com 2 Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person assist in programming the transmitter 3 Press the Learn or Smart button on th...

Страница 147: ...le the signal is being transmitted Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash approximately 20 seconds Release...

Страница 148: ...2 82 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Страница 149: ...rument Panel Cluster D Transfer Case Button If Equipped E Exterior Lamps Control F Fog Lamp Button if equipped G Brake Release H Audio Steering Controls If Equipped I Rear Window Washer Wiper J Rear E...

Страница 150: ...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 Le...

Страница 151: ...2 85 Uplevel cluster with Automatic Transmission United States Canada cluster similar...

Страница 152: ...how the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero To view t...

Страница 153: ...en this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your...

Страница 154: ...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...

Страница 155: ...ff 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 Wh...

Страница 156: ...l economy See Shift Light in the Index Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your par...

Страница 157: ...ill on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you s...

Страница 158: ...eck Engine Light in Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Boar...

Страница 159: ...ifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come o...

Страница 160: ...flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to your dealer or qualified service center for service If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by...

Страница 161: ...and Maintenance Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent...

Страница 162: ...that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not c...

Страница 163: ...ou should see your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrent in the Index for additional information regarding the SECURITY light Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light If Equipped This light should com...

Страница 164: ...ht will come on briefly when you are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the...

Страница 165: ...At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half...

Страница 166: ...the ignition and move the vehicle the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on If the outside temperature is 37_F 3_C or lower the display will toggle...

Страница 167: ...return to the COMP TEMP mode TRIP Once in the TRIP mode pressing the MODE button will step you through the following TRIP functions D AVG ECON Average Economy The average fuel economy since the last r...

Страница 168: ...quipped 3 24 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 29 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System RDS and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3...

Страница 169: ...nger area of your vehicle Move the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air Move the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel al...

Страница 170: ...etting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets and some through the floor ducts Air Conditioning On hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces th...

Страница 171: ...windshield quickly in extreme humid or cold conditions Turn the temperature knob clockwise and move the fan knob toward high Rear Window Defogger If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature the rear...

Страница 172: ...or mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use vent mode to direct outside air through your vehicle Airflow is through the instrument panel outlets Your vehicle s ventilatio...

Страница 173: ...ll get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first 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 a...

Страница 174: ...minute buttons at the same time for two seconds until UPDATED and the clock symbol appears on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display instead RDS...

Страница 175: ...seven FM2 by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select AM FM1 or FM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appear on the display 5 Press one of the four...

Страница 176: ...speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control ring behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the s...

Страница 177: ...ne of the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets The channel number P1 P6 will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed The radio will scan preset stations with a strong signal on...

Страница 178: ...st the balance between the right and left speakers press and release AUDIO until BAL appears on the display Then press and hold the up arrow to move the sound to the right speakers or the down arrow t...

Страница 179: ...em has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL appears on the display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealership...

Страница 180: ...rming the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to select AM FM1 or FM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press SET SET will appear on the display 5 Press one of the four pushbuttons within...

Страница 181: ...ach side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player Once the tape is playing use the VOLUME BAL FADE BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio If an error appea...

Страница 182: ...ress and hold the REV and FWD buttons at the same time for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash showing that the broken tape detection feature is no longer active This override rout...

Страница 183: ...ed position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there The radio will seek to stations with a strong signal only The sound will...

Страница 184: ...ASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to increase...

Страница 185: ...in playing Once the tape is playing use the VOL AUTO TONE BAL FADE BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tape is b...

Страница 186: ...the tape The radio will play the last selected station while forwarding the tape The tape direction arrow will blink while in forward mode AM FM Press this button to listen to the radio when playing a...

Страница 187: ...cating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter into the cassette slot It will power up the radio and begin playing This override routine will remain active until the EJECT button is pressed AM FM S...

Страница 188: ...ack into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there The sound will mute while seeking To scan stations press...

Страница 189: ...o their stored positions when you re not using them Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL Balance Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers...

Страница 190: ...the tape The radio will play the last selected station while reversing the tape The tape direction arrow will blink while in reverse mode D5 Dolby Press this pushbutton to reduce cassette tape noise...

Страница 191: ...e the following steps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indic...

Страница 192: ...stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next station or previous station and stay there The radio will seek to...

Страница 193: ...SS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease bass TREB Treble Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to inc...

Страница 194: ...re than once the disc will advance further Sound is muted in this mode 2 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to play the tracks on the disc in random order RANDOM will appear on the display Press this pu...

Страница 195: ...ing at the point where it stopped EJECT Press this button to eject the disc from the player and play the radio When the same or a new disc is inserted the disc will start playing on track one If a com...

Страница 196: ...noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive...

Страница 197: ...scan mode The channel number P1 through P6 will appear with the frequency In FM mode this function will scan through the current band such as FM1 or FM2 The radio will scan preset stations with a str...

Страница 198: ...o the middle position AUTO TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical stations Each time you pres...

Страница 199: ...mergencies and D receive and display messages from radio stations RDS features are only available on FM stations which broadcast RDS information The RDS features of your radio rely on receiving specif...

Страница 200: ...ear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to AM FM Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same prog...

Страница 201: ...ntil the message is completed To scroll through the message at your own speed press the INFO button again for less than one second A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete mes...

Страница 202: ...urs repeatedly or if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playi...

Страница 203: ...l appear on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display SEEK Press the l...

Страница 204: ...y D The disc is upside down D It is dirty scratched or wet D The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again D If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD...

Страница 205: ...this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored positi...

Страница 206: ...not using them Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade BAL Balance Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound...

Страница 207: ...more than once the player will continue moving forward or backward through the CD RECALL Press this button to see what track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long the CD has be...

Страница 208: ...D The disc is upside down D It is dirty scratched or wet D It is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again D If it s very hot When the temperature returns to normal the disc should play D If t...

Страница 209: ...automatic volume select OFF Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display will show your selection A TUNE Turn this knob to choose radio stations A SEEK Press...

Страница 210: ...AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease The display will show the bass or treble level If a station is weak or noisy y...

Страница 211: ...Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS is a system that receives data along with the audio of the FM station you are currently tuned to You can use RDS to display pr...

Страница 212: ...ogram Type PTY you want to listen to SEEK TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display Press the SEEK TYPE button and the radio will seek to the first RDS broadcaster of the selected program type If the...

Страница 213: ...plete message has been displayed the information icon will disappear from the display until another new message is received The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button until a new mes...

Страница 214: ...APE and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJT or DISP If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages l...

Страница 215: ...ay the other side of the tape 6 D Dolby Press this pushbutton to reduce background noise NR ON will appear on the display Press it again to turn Dolby NR off NR OFF will appear on the display Dolby No...

Страница 216: ...if an error can t be corrected contact your dealer Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing The display wi...

Страница 217: ...appear on the display A SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either of the arrows is held or pre...

Страница 218: ...s to normal the disc should play D The disc is upside down D It is dirty scratched or wet D The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again D If the CD is not playing correctly for any ot...

Страница 219: ...ignition off will display the clock Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations tSEEK u Pr...

Страница 220: ...m If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble To adjust bass midrange or treble to the middle position select BASS MID or TREB and push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will pro...

Страница 221: ...e one beep and CENTERED will appear on the display Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System RDS RDS mode gives you many useful new features With RDS the radio can do the follow...

Страница 222: ...ype format is broadcast AM FM Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type Press and hold AM FM for two seconds to turn alternate...

Страница 223: ...y three seconds press this button again A new group of words will appear on the display Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is r...

Страница 224: ...s You will hear a beep and the light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green load a disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up...

Страница 225: ...CD will be displayed You can now remove the disc If the disc is not removed after 25 seconds the disc will be automatically pulled back into the receiver If you try to push the disc back into the rece...

Страница 226: ...the desired preset equalization setting while playing a compact disc The equalization will be automatically set whenever you play a compact disc See AUTO EQ listed previously for more information tSEE...

Страница 227: ...y If S LIST is present press the SONG LIST button to turn it off 3 Select the desired disc by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow button to locate the track that yo...

Страница 228: ...ep will be heard followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will be heard after four seconds S LIST EMPTY will appear on the display indicating that the song list has been deleted If a d...

Страница 229: ...ssengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones Be aware that the front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA controls If the front seat passengers switch the source for...

Страница 230: ...e While listening to a CD press the right arrow to hear the next track on the CD Press the left arrow to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played The SEEK butto...

Страница 231: ...this button to go to the other side of the tape D When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to select the next disc TAPE CD Press this button to switch between playing a tape or CD and...

Страница 232: ...e selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation and the sound is muted in this mode 3 NEXT Press this pushbutton or the right SEEK arrow in the direction that the lighted tap...

Страница 233: ...om one side of the tape to the other EJECT Press this button on the remote player to remove the tape EJECT can be used with either the ignition or radio off Also you must press EJECT before loading a...

Страница 234: ...y to the left for the front console mounted changer push the door to the left and it will close automatically When the CD magazine is loaded the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine T...

Страница 235: ...ntinue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking REV 4 Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly through a track Release it to resume playing FWD 6 Forward Pres...

Страница 236: ...more than once the player will continue moving forward through the disc The sound will mute while seeking REV 4 Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly through a track Release it to...

Страница 237: ...ss RECALL to make ERR go off the display If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your dealer Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage...

Страница 238: ...radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appear...

Страница 239: ...to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again When you try again you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact...

Страница 240: ...Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED or LOC will be displayed When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLO...

Страница 241: ...to increase or decrease volume Understanding 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...

Страница 242: ...Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can ad...

Страница 243: ...sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as...

Страница 244: ...indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of...

Страница 245: ...reset Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust If the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a...

Страница 246: ...4 Drunken Driving 4 7 Control of a Vehicle 4 7 Braking 4 10 Steering 4 12 Off Road Recovery 4 13 Passing 4 14 Loss of Control 4 15 Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 30 Driving at N...

Страница 247: ...many types of crashes including a rollover crash Driver Behavior The single most important thing is this everyone in the vehicle including the driver should buckle up See Safety Belts in the Index In...

Страница 248: ...icles This means that you shouldn t expect a utility vehicle to handle the same way a vehicle with a lower center of gravity like a car would in similar situations But driver behavior factors are far...

Страница 249: ...these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years about 16 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 00...

Страница 250: ...inking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means t...

Страница 251: ...right answer What if there s an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the co...

Страница 252: ...up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with...

Страница 253: ...your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may...

Страница 254: ...about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The comp...

Страница 255: ...ort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver...

Страница 256: ...f the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck...

Страница 257: ...a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder whil...

Страница 258: ...dicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not g...

Страница 259: ...r to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleratio...

Страница 260: ...pery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any a...

Страница 261: ...eaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can D Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t t...

Страница 262: ...make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving D Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns D Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combust...

Страница 263: ...nce Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds D you...

Страница 264: ...ects later D Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can...

Страница 265: ...e 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...

Страница 266: ...e traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up D Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill...

Страница 267: ...ering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It s best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather...

Страница 268: ...e to 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 manu...

Страница 269: ...reek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a low gear This way engine drag can help your b...

Страница 270: ...ssion 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...

Страница 271: ...downhill slide or a rollover D Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicl...

Страница 272: ...ng on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhi...

Страница 273: ...tion Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating A...

Страница 274: ...away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving Through Water in the Index for more information on driving th...

Страница 275: ...iew mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you D Since you can t see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles D Slow down especially on higher spe...

Страница 276: ...th misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much w...

Страница 277: ...t wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it har...

Страница 278: ...in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes wor...

Страница 279: ...r that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing wa...

Страница 280: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Страница 281: ...into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you ar...

Страница 282: ...ave it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some...

Страница 283: ...leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is wel...

Страница 284: ...AUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then h...

Страница 285: ...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 proper...

Страница 286: ...nti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dr...

Страница 287: ...ummon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or w...

Страница 288: ...o restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start...

Страница 289: ...al advice and equipment recommendations D Is your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you ll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Bef...

Страница 290: ...ttery from draining while towing remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel fuse block Be sure to replace the fuse when you reach your destination See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in...

Страница 291: ...d be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal installation procedure See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Dust or dirt can enter the back of th...

Страница 292: ...e the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL If your vehicle has four wheel drive it cannot be dolly towed A four wheel drive vehicle must be towed by flatbed Load...

Страница 293: ...n Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break...

Страница 294: ...d driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving in the Index Payload The payload capacity is shown on the Certification Tire label This is the maximum load capacity that your ve...

Страница 295: ...ion about towing a trailer with your vehicle Additional rear axle maintenance is required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index To identify what the vehic...

Страница 296: ...first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier load...

Страница 297: ...haul mode has been selected See Tow Haul Mode Light in the Index The tow haul mode is automatically turned off each time the vehicle is started The tow haul mode is most effective when the vehicle an...

Страница 298: ...and options Vehicle Axle Ratio Max Trailer Wt GCWR Two Wheel Drive Two Door Auto Trans 3 42 5 700 lbs 2 587 kg 9 500 lbs 4 313 kg Two Wheel Drive Two Door Xtreme Blazer Auto Trans 3 42 2 000 lbs 907...

Страница 299: ...632 kg Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment The weight of additional optional equipment p...

Страница 300: ...you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Lo...

Страница 301: ...sons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow D If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 3 500 lbs 1 589 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight di...

Страница 302: ...han 1 000 lbs 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain t...

Страница 303: ...culates the air inside your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig...

Страница 304: ...bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and i...

Страница 305: ...ld get hot and no longer work well If you have an automatic transmission you can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmis...

Страница 306: ...shift into PARK P or REVERSE R for a manual transmission 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transfer case be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL 6 Release...

Страница 307: ...Trailer 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 auto...

Страница 308: ...wing color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer D Dark Blue Use for electric trailer brakes or auxiliary wiring eight wire harness only D Red Use for battery charging it conne...

Страница 309: ...n occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 8 Engine Overheating 5 10 Cooling System 5 18 Engine Fan Noise 5 18 If a Tire Goes...

Страница 310: ...warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn...

Страница 311: ...ty to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by yo...

Страница 312: ...rt procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is not in NEU...

Страница 313: ...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 jum...

Страница 314: ...ood battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes...

Страница 315: ...ries it probably needs service NOTICE Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that they don t touch...

Страница 316: ...ect the red positive cable from the other vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance in th...

Страница 317: ...aged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious S...

Страница 318: ...speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you re parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools d...

Страница 319: ...e parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you cou...

Страница 320: ...o the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the ADD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR engine coolant at the coolant reco...

Страница 321: ...hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD m...

Страница 322: ...ey are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait...

Страница 323: ...ap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop...

Страница 324: ...ture up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the...

Страница 325: ...diator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pr...

Страница 326: ...s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a bl...

Страница 327: ...hicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle b...

Страница 328: ...ehicle See Spare Tire or Compact Spare Tire later in this section for more information about the spare 1 To remove your jack cover pull up on the latch es on the cover Remove the wheel blocks jack and...

Страница 329: ...ed 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 reach into your tire s cover and unscrew the win...

Страница 330: ...l the 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 opt...

Страница 331: ...olded 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...

Страница 332: ...g the 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 F...

Страница 333: ...k improperly 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...

Страница 334: ...can make the 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 the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle...

Страница 335: ...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 wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held...

Страница 336: ...5 28 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 10 Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown...

Страница 337: ...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 N m NOTICE Improperl...

Страница 338: ...all these in the proper place NOTICE An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist However storing it that way for an extended period could damage the wh...

Страница 339: ...e through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 4 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is t...

Страница 340: ...iagram for the inside mounted spare A Spare or Flat Tire B Retainer C Nut D Wheel Carrier E Hook Follow this diagram for the rear mounted spare A Wheel Carrier B Spare or Flat Tire C Wheel Nut and Loc...

Страница 341: ...the wheel carrier to 22 to 32 lb ft 30 to 40 N m CAUTION Make sure the tire and carrier are secure Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle 7 Return t...

Страница 342: ...Appearance Package RPO V4A the spare tire is smaller than your vehicle s original road tires so don t include the spare in the tire rotation Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare tire is a...

Страница 343: ...heels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be...

Страница 344: ...on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn...

Страница 345: ...e 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 the recovery hooks to tow...

Страница 346: ...lter 6 17 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 20 Manual Transmission Fluid 6 21 Hydraulic Clutch 6 22 Rear Axle 6 23 Four Wheel Drive If Equipped 6 25 Engine Coolant 6 29 Radiator Pressure Cap 6 29 Power S...

Страница 347: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Страница 348: ...ance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher If the octane is less than 87...

Страница 349: ...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 malfuncti...

Страница 350: ...thing to your fuel Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air General Motors recommends that you use...

Страница 351: ...le Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on driver s side of your vehicle While refueling hang the fuel cap by the tether from the hook on th...

Страница 352: ...ide of Your Vehicle in the Index When 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 determin...

Страница 353: ...ehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground D Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be main...

Страница 354: ...ainer 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 f...

Страница 355: ...olant Recovery Tank C Engine Oil Dipstick D Engine Oil Fill E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped F Power Steering Reservoir G Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H Engine Air Cleaner Filter I Clu...

Страница 356: ...d in the engine compartment toward the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes...

Страница 357: ...nformation on the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What...

Страница 358: ...l with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM GoodwrenchR oil m...

Страница 359: ...d go traffic D You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle D The vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial application Driving under these condition...

Страница 360: ...ean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of...

Страница 361: ...cleaner filter cover Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index CAUTION Operating the engine with the...

Страница 362: ...not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Services in How to Check Because this operation can be a little d...

Страница 363: ...ehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50_F 10_C or more If it...

Страница 364: ...ee Engine Compartment Overview in the Index 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 w...

Страница 365: ...e fluid level as described under How to Check D 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 Transmissi...

Страница 366: ...to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the filler plug 2 Add fluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid...

Страница 367: ...the bottom of the diaphragm when it s in place in the reservoir See the instructions on the reservoir cap Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine ho...

Страница 368: ...need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lu...

Страница 369: ...nge it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index 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 ho...

Страница 370: ...eating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust...

Страница 371: ...engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NO...

Страница 372: ...nger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at AD...

Страница 373: ...to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it CAUTION...

Страница 374: ...ly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Power Steering Fluid The power...

Страница 375: ...Replace 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 t...

Страница 376: ...r fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other part...

Страница 377: ...your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll hav...

Страница 378: ...not over the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Alway...

Страница 379: ...sh it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the...

Страница 380: ...el This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its...

Страница 381: ...alifornia to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery...

Страница 382: ...artment Halogen 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...

Страница 383: ...to remove it 6 Put the new bulb socket assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight 7 Plug in the electrical connector 8 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle...

Страница 384: ...dlamp assembly out 4 Turn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it 5 Put the new bulb socket assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug in the ele...

Страница 385: ...place 5 Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle 7 Install the two retaining clips 8 Close the hood Two Piec...

Страница 386: ...e 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 8 To reinstall the assembly snap the outboar...

Страница 387: ...clockwise until it locks in place 8 Install the lamp assembly and tighten the screws 9 Close the endgate Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a...

Страница 388: ...from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new...

Страница 389: ...wiper arm hook Pull 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 See Windshield Wiper...

Страница 390: ...serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious inj...

Страница 391: ...driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTICE Don t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get the follow...

Страница 392: ...on Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires...

Страница 393: ...on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can ma...

Страница 394: ...re if any of the following statements are true D You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire D You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber D The tread or sidewa...

Страница 395: ...hose 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...

Страница 396: ...fety 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 contr...

Страница 397: ...of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessi...

Страница 398: ...ce them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts o...

Страница 399: ...e without the proper amount of clearance can 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...

Страница 400: ...u re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle D Gasoline D Benzene D Naphtha D Carbon Tetrachloride D Acetone D Paint Thinner D Turpentine D Lacquer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They...

Страница 401: ...Always clean a whole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines 3 Follow the directions on the container label 4 Apply cleaner with a clean sponge Don t saturate the mater...

Страница 402: ...leaning Leather 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 D For stubborn stains use a...

Страница 403: ...e to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner wi...

Страница 404: ...months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle...

Страница 405: ...sive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials s...

Страница 406: ...soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Don t take...

Страница 407: ...y have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the fr...

Страница 408: ...6 63 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials...

Страница 409: ...d 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 Se...

Страница 410: ...p wiring 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...

Страница 411: ...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...

Страница 412: ...ule 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 Contr...

Страница 413: ...Block The engine compartment fuse block is located under the hood on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location Before using this fu...

Страница 414: ...DLP W W Not Used LT TRN Left Turn Signal Rear RT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps TRL PRK Trailer Park Lamps LTHDLP Left Headlamp RTHDLP Right Headlamp FRPRK Front Parking La...

Страница 415: ...A Starting and Charging IGN 1 STUD 2 Accessory Feeds Electric Brake PARKLP Parking Lamps Name Usage LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps IGN C Starter Solenoid Fuel Pump PRNDL HTDSEAT Heated Seat HVAC HVAC...

Страница 416: ...For replacement bulbs not listed here please consult your dealer Capacities and Specifications Engine Description VORTEC 4300 Type V6 VIN Code W Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Horsepower 190 at 4 400 rpm T...

Страница 417: ...L Fuel Tank 2 Door Models 19 0 U S gallons 72 0 L Fuel Tank 4 Door Models 18 0 U S gallons 68 0 L All capacities are approximate After refill the level must be checked Air Conditioning Refrigerant Ca...

Страница 418: ...t used in your vehicle when it was built or if you have any questions please contact your GM dealer Thermostat 12559051 Oil Filter 2 Wheel Drive PF47 PF52 Optional Oil Filter 4 Wheel Drive PF52 Air Cl...

Страница 419: ...dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 8 Short Trip City Scheduled Maintenance 7 31 Long Trip Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7 44 P...

Страница 420: ...t Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect...

Страница 421: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what...

Страница 422: ...hen you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and...

Страница 423: ...w this schedule if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil...

Страница 424: ...e intervals only summarize maintenance services Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages Long Trip Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none...

Страница 425: ...lter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service normal conditions Automatic Transfer Case Only Transfer Case Fluid Change Long Trip Highway Intervals Every 60 000 Miles 10...

Страница 426: ...on of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball jo...

Страница 427: ...or leaking See footnote 6 000 Miles 10 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months which...

Страница 428: ...for leaking See footnote 12 000 Miles 20 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whi...

Страница 429: ...rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly dri...

Страница 430: ...for leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km j Change engine oil and...

Страница 431: ...for leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km j Change engine oil and...

Страница 432: ...ne air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j 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...

Страница 433: ...for leaking See footnote 36 000 Miles 60 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whi...

Страница 434: ...for leaking See footnote 42 000 Miles 70 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whi...

Страница 435: ...ansmission 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 436: ...nd axle seals for leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km j If you...

Страница 437: ...for leaking See footnote 54 000 Miles 90 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whi...

Страница 438: ...d fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Con...

Страница 439: ...ailer 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 j Inspect engin...

Страница 440: ...for leaking See footnote 66 000 Miles 110 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months wh...

Страница 441: ...for leaking See footnote 72 000 Miles 120 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months wh...

Страница 442: ...outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use you...

Страница 443: ...for leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km j Change engine oil an...

Страница 444: ...for leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 87 000 Miles 145 000 km j Change engine oil an...

Страница 445: ...iven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing...

Страница 446: ...for leaking See footnote 96 000 Miles 160 000 km j Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service j Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months wh...

Страница 447: ...e footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km j Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service j Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service con...

Страница 448: ...cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test...

Страница 449: ...tem will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the...

Страница 450: ...for leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 15 000 Miles 25 000 km j Change engine oil an...

Страница 451: ...r every 50 000 miles 83 000 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Change engine o...

Страница 452: ...riven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing...

Страница 453: ...leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Change engine oil and fil...

Страница 454: ...very 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 j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for prop...

Страница 455: ...leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km j Change engine oil and fi...

Страница 456: ...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...

Страница 457: ...leaking See footnote j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Change engine oil and fi...

Страница 458: ...e fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 82 500 Miles 137 500 km...

Страница 459: ...driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towin...

Страница 460: ...he Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km j Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service j Replace spark plugs An Emission Control S...

Страница 461: ...cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test t...

Страница 462: ...and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine...

Страница 463: ...lade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Spare Tire Check At least twice a year after the monthly inflation c...

Страница 464: ...rvoir See Hydraulic Clutch Fluid in the Index A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired at once At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubric...

Страница 465: ...dal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the st...

Страница 466: ...to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift l...

Страница 467: ...g your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular...

Страница 468: ...eaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect th...

Страница 469: ...en necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on...

Страница 470: ...use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equi...

Страница 471: ...LB or GC LB Front and Rear Axle Standard Differential SAE 80W 90 Axle Lubricant GM Part No 1052271 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Rear Axle Locking Differential Axle Lubricant use only GM Part N...

Страница 472: ...ease Pawl LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubr...

Страница 473: ...vided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Страница 474: ...7 56 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 475: ...7 57 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 476: ...7 58 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 477: ...Procedure 8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program 8 8 Canad...

Страница 478: ...nts Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE D...

Страница 479: ...is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle However...

Страница 480: ...ech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 1 800 833 CHEV 2438 TTY use...

Страница 481: ...00 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may requ...

Страница 482: ...side assistance with minor mechanical problems If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers Roadside membe...

Страница 483: ...of 2002 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks Please see your selling dealer for details Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease customers operating 2002 and newer Chevrolet veh...

Страница 484: ...proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail purchase lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper to B...

Страница 485: ...fuel expenses up to 10 per day five day maximum may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailabl...

Страница 486: ...ibed herein at its sole discretion Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GO...

Страница 487: ...tario K1A 0N5 REPORTINGSAFETYDEFECTSTO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 222 1020 or...

Страница 488: ...d intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warra...

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