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Содержание 1996 Savana

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Страница 3: ...ntheRoad This section tellsyou what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flattire or overheated engine etc ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good Maintenanceschedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use CustomerAssistanceInformation This section tells yo...

Страница 4: ...ehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A X9614 B First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E E X C E L L E N C E We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a ...

Страница 5: ...the back of the manual It s an alphabetical list of all that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area ...

Страница 6: ...red by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book you will find these notices I NOTICE These mean ...

Страница 7: ... for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT TEMP CHARGING I 1 BATTERY SYSTEM BRAKE a ENGI...

Страница 8: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Passenger Van I Cargo Van I Cab and Chassis Vi ...

Страница 9: ...to use your safety belts properly You can alsolearn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats how to adjust them take them out and put them back in It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks Manual Front Seats 1 1 ...

Страница 10: ...sure the seat is locked into place You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to 1 adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving Thesudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you pusha pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when i the vehicle is notmoving Power Seat Option If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver or passenger s side you can adju...

Страница 11: ... front and rear of the seat To raise the front of the seat move the right lever up To lower it move the the seat move the left lever down right lever down To raise the rear of left lever up To lower it move the Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback lift the front of this lever which is located at the inner edge of the seat cushion Move the seatback with your body and release the lever to lock...

Страница 12: ...job because it won t be againstyour body Instead it wiILbe in front of you In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a iii3shthe belt couldgo up over your abdomen Thebelt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Forproper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright The...

Страница 13: ... A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or suddenstop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it I A safety beltthat is twisted or not properly attached won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After installing the seat always check to be sur...

Страница 14: ...ulling up on the safety belt 2 At the floor rell ove the plastic trim covers i n front of and behind the seat supports 3 Lift up on the latch lever located at the front of each seat support The latch lever will stay in the up position 4 Roll the seat toward the open slots in both rails Lift the seat up and out of both rails 5 Remove the seat from the vehicle 6 Install long trim covers t o the fron...

Страница 15: ...d at the mid position of each seat support Check that both sides of the seat are locked securely by trying t o move the seat forward and backward A click should be heard when the seat is locked in place 4 At the floor replace the plastic trim covers i n front of and behind the seat supports 5 Connect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the b...

Страница 16: ...ys fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properlytoo Your vehicle has a light that comes on as areminder to buckle 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 bvork You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few c...

Страница 17: ...Why Safety BeltsWork 1 Take the simplestvehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 9 ...

Страница 18: ...Get it up to speed Then stop thevehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In areal vehicle it could be the windshield i 1 10 ...

Страница 19: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time t o stop YOLI stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Страница 20: ...will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work cvith safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions A Yo...

Страница 21: ... Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can situp straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull upon th...

Страница 22: ...h this applies force to thestrong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the slloulder and across thechest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a cra...

Страница 23: ...o the desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered onyour shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder 1 15 ...

Страница 24: ...usly hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you wouldmove forward too much which could increase injury The shoulderbelt shouldfit against yourbody A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 16 ...

Страница 25: ...e seriously injured if your beltis buckled in the wrong place like this Ina crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Страница 26: ...d if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under thebelt The belt forcewould then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause seriousor fatal injuries Be sure thebelt goes under the armrests 1 18 ...

Страница 27: ...eriously injuredif you ear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move toofar forward which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liveror spleen 1 19 ...

Страница 28: ... by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealerto fix it I I I I I I I I I I I A The belt is twisted across the body 1 20 ...

Страница 29: ...th the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint SIR system or air baL Q y stem If it says SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part of the steering wheel and there s a right f1 ant passenger seat your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger 1 2...

Страница 30: ...shouldwear a safety belt properly whether or not there san airbag fbr that person I Y o n can be severelyinjured orkilled ina crash i f you aren t wearing yow sa etybelt I even ifyou have an airbag Wearingyour safety belt during a crash hdps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside thevehicle or being ejected fromit The air bag isonly a supplementa1 restraint That is it works witbsafety beltsbut...

Страница 31: ...read how see the part of this manual called Children and the caution label on the right front passenger s safetybelt I AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system checks the air bag s 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 1 23 ...

Страница 32: ...How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger s air bag is panel on the passenger s side in the instrument Where is the air bag The driver s a i rbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 24 ...

Страница 33: ...e or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as aparked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to avehicle or because of wha...

Страница 34: ... instrument panel for the right front passenger s bag will be hot for ashort time The part of the bagthat comes into contact with you may be warm but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust corning from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle nor will it stop people from leaving the...

Страница 35: ...ag covers Servicing Yodr Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There areparts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your GM dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a servicemanual see Servic...

Страница 36: ...nt 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 bag system from working properly Also the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the air bag sensors If you haveany question about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you...

Страница 37: ... the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly R iht Fron asse Jer Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt See Driver Position earlier in this section When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passer 7ers It s very important for rear seat p...

Страница 38: ... plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it issecure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let itgo back allthe wayand start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section 1 30 ...

Страница 39: ...ap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash thkapplies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shou derbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are b...

Страница 40: ...crash r A CAUTION I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Страница 41: ...your vehicle has rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions When you sit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt 1 33 ...

Страница 42: ...and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle Smaller Children and Babies Er ptCargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags I Smaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructionsfor the restraint will saywhether it is the right type and size for your child A very young child ship bonesare so smalllhat a I I ...

Страница 43: ...a crash During a crasha baby will become so CAUTION Continued heavy you can thold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40kmk a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint 1 35 ...

Страница 44: ...be restrained in a child restraint However infants who shouldbe restraihed in a rear facingchild restraint cannot ride safely in this vehicle The instructionsfor the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child If a forward facingchild restraint is suitablefor your child be sure the child is alwaysproperly restrained while riding in this vehicle Never hold a babyin your ...

Страница 45: ...t seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag rzc wr put a rear fxing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint canbe seriously injuredif the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the backof a rear facing child restraintwould be v...

Страница 46: ... bag Do not usea rear facing childrestraint in this vehicle Ifa forward facing childrestraint is suitablefor your child always move the passenger seat as far back asit will go Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Str...

Страница 47: ... child in the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lapand shoulder portions of the yehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put itbehind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ...

Страница 48: ... retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for anadult or larger child passenger 1 40 I ...

Страница 49: ...art about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 2 3 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 9 Secure the child in the child restraintas the instructions say 1 41 ...

Страница 50: ...ile you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in B different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It will be ready to work for an ...

Страница 51: ...ur child always move the passenger seat as far back as itwill go You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one 1 2 3 4 If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag always move the seat as farback as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions ...

Страница 52: ... the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 6 Pull the rest of the shoulder beltall the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Страница 53: ... and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger directions to be sure it is secure Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a...

Страница 54: ...ushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only oneperson at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restr...

Страница 55: ...ay in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 47 ...

Страница 56: ... keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If...

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Страница 59: ...nd the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children...

Страница 60: ...dealer or aqualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this tag in a safe place If you lose your key you ll be able to have a new one made easily using this tag NOTICE I Your vehicle hasa numberof new features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble gettinginto your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You may even haveto damage your vehicleto get in Sobe sure you hav...

Страница 61: ...thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle There areseveral ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key To lock the door from the inside slide the lever on your door down To unlock the door slide the lever up Power Door Locks Option Press the bottom s...

Страница 62: ... U S A Rear Cargo Door With this feature you can lock these doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the button down to engage the security feature Move the button up to return the door locks to normal operation I L I I Side SlidingDoor Move thebutton to the left to engage the security feature Move the button to the right to return the door locks to normal operation ...

Страница 63: ...try this 0 0 a 0 Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement Check the distance You may be too farfrom your vehicle This producthas a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your GM dealer ora qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized se...

Страница 64: ...d to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won t work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probably time to change the batteries Use two Duracell type DL2016batteries or a similar type To replace t...

Страница 65: ...ide pull the handle and pull the door open To open the door from the inside pull the lever toward you and push the door open 60140 Swing OutSide Door I To open the 60 front portion of a 60 40 door from the outside pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you 2 7 ...

Страница 66: ...side pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you To close the side doors closethe 40 rear door first Then close the 60 front door Check to make sure both doors are completely closed The front side swing out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees To open the sliding side door from outside pull the handle toward the r...

Страница 67: ... outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle When the door slides shut completely it will be flush with the side of the body To open the sliding door from inside pull the handle and slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle ...

Страница 68: ...the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position Make sure the door is completely shut before driving your vehicle Rear Doors L To open the rear doors from the outside open the passenger side rear door first Pull the the handle toward you to open the door 2 10 ...

Страница 69: ...e into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the rear doors open or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear doors Make sureall windows are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT BLEND orDEE Additionally on...

Страница 70: ...u to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transmission And remember to lock the doors Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be wat...

Страница 71: ...brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings Don t towa trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Switch Your key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions C I ACCESSORY A ACCESSORY lets you use thin...

Страница 72: ... you have a diesel engine see Starting Your Diesel Engine in the Diesel Engine Supplement Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE I Don t try to shift toPARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your ...

Страница 73: ... all the way down for five more seconds oruntil it starts 3 If your engine still won t start or startsbut then stops wait 15 seconds and start over When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change theway the engine operates Before adding electrica...

Страница 74: ...ion cord could overheat and cause a tire You could be seriously injured Plug the 1 cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cordwon t reach use a l heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps I 4 After you ve used the coolant heater be SLUT to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How...

Страница 75: ...attery to prevent discharging y o r battery PARK P This locks your rear wheels It s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can t move easily A CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle can roll Don t leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to If you ...

Страница 76: ...vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed ...

Страница 77: ...l your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on If you manually select SECOND 2 the transmission will drive in second gear You may use this feature forreducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfdces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy tha...

Страница 78: ...the vehicle Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the handle locatedjust above the parking brake pedal marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If ...

Страница 79: ... what to do first to keep the trailer from moving ShiftingIrto P P Y P It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehiclecan roll If you have left the engine running thevehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure yourvehicle won t move even when you re on fairlylevel ground use the steps thatfo...

Страница 80: ...n like this Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 22 ...

Страница 81: ...to PARK P in the Index When you are ready to drive move the shift lever outof PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission so you can pull the shift lever outof PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift interlock system You have...

Страница 82: ...nd death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 Your exhaust system soundsstrange 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle wasdamaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged whendriving over high points onthe road or over road debris 0 Repairs weren done correctly 0 Your vehicle or exhaust systemhad been If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Drive it only with all t...

Страница 83: ...garage with the engine running Another closed in placecan be a blizzard See Blizzard inthe Index A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out ofyour vehicleif the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve leftthe enginerunning the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could ...

Страница 84: ...the frontof the switch with the power window symbol on it ta raise the window The driver s window switch also has an express down feature that allows the window to lower without holding the switch Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for onesecond to activate the express down mode The express down mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch To ...

Страница 85: ...at the edge of the window swing the window out and push down the latch into thelocked open position Rear Swing Out Window To close the window pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it Your rear swing out windows work the same way but the latch is at the bottom edge of the window 2 27 ...

Страница 86: ...he rear swing out windowsor reardoor s Make sure all windows are shut CAUTION Continued Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT HEAT BLEND or DEF Additionally on vehicles with heatingair conditioning systems NORM A C or BI LEV A C can beused That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls inthe Index instrument panel open them...

Страница 87: ...room when you enter and exit the vehicle The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal and Lane Changer 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer 0 Cruise Control Option 2 29 ...

Страница 88: ...ed out and other drivers may not see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and a blown fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to highor high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you...

Страница 89: ...o HIGH To stop the wipers move the band to OFF Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clearice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they are frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers Th...

Страница 90: ... you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking y...

Страница 91: ... the accelerator pedal Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember if you...

Страница 92: ...ng Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the acc...

Страница 93: ... to the day mode full intensity This is known as parade mode The rest of the I P illumination will stay in the maximum dimming state full brightness dimming Turning the wheel up one more detent will activate the interior dome light circuit with slightly higher effort Rotate the switch knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 License Plate ...

Страница 94: ... off Have your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens Headlamps On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY the buzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parking lamp headlamp switch all the way down Daytime Run...

Страница 95: ...se the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it ome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the thumb wheel located next to the headlamp knob all the way up to the second notch In this position the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed You can use th...

Страница 96: ...amp to turn the lamp on Press the button again to turn the lamp off Underhood Reel Lamp Option If you have an underhood reel lamp it is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment The lamp can be switched on without unreeling the cord Also you can use it as a flashlight 2 38 ...

Страница 97: ... the lever marked PUSH at the bottom of the holder to lock into place Inside Mirror Push or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just seethe side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you Some mirrors can be folded in toenter narrow doorways Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors Optio...

Страница 98: ...c outside rearview mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the switch next to the heater controls See Comfort Controls in the Index Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A convex mirrorcan make things like other 1 vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right l...

Страница 99: ... To open the compartment squeeze and pull the handle at the top Storage compartmentsmay also be included on the inside of each front door Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from side to side Your visors have elastic straps you can use t o hold items such as maps 2 41 ...

Страница 100: ...l pop back by itself I NOTICE Papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays could be set on fire by cigarettesor other smoking materials That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload damaging the lighter and the heating element Jus...

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Страница 102: ...nstrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and econo ically 2 44 ...

Страница 103: ...ial vehicle registration office But generally if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be puton the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed n i p Odometer The trip odometer can tell YOLIhow far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odome...

Страница 104: ...te when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting ...

Страница 105: ...sn t come on when you start your vehicle orstays on or comeson when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System Light Irl This light should come on 1 briefly when you turn on the ignition before starting the 1 engine as acheck to show you it is working After the engine starts the light should go out If it stays on or comes on whil...

Страница 106: ... road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It maytake longer to stop If the light isstill on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the l...

Страница 107: ...g light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this part The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have itfixed so it willbe ready to warn you ifthere is a problem Daytime RunningLamps Indicator Light You may have...

Страница 108: ...y diagnosing anymalfunction NOTICE If you keepdrivingyour vehicle with this light on aftera while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and yourengine may not run as smoothly This could leadto costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty This light should come on as acheck to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not ...

Страница 109: ...uld turn the light off As your engine starts to run out of fuel your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since s nall amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing amisfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure toinstall the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If ...

Страница 110: ...he normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure Check youroil as soon as possible Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or otherscould be burned Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced I NOTICE 1 Damage...

Страница 111: ...en the ignition is on tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank If the light comes on and stays on while you are dri iing check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones The gage will first indicate EMPTY E before you are outof fuel and you should get more fuel as soon as possible 2 53 ...

Страница 112: ... a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to EMPTY E when you turn off the ignition None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the If the gage pointer moves I engine coolant temperature o into the red area your 260 engine is too hot TEMP FA m r It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle unde...

Страница 113: ...ging system is not able toprovide full power at engine idle As engine speeds areincreased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive fora short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the el...

Страница 114: ... carrier care should be taken not to block or damage the center high mounted stoplamp unit If you tow a trailer that is equipped with provisions for a center high mounted stoplamp see your GM dealer for instructions on how to make it operate with your vehicle s electrical system As with any electrical system modlfication have the work performed by a qualified electrical service person I 2 56 I ...

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Страница 117: ...Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you Your comfort control system uses ozone friendly R I34a refrigerant With these systems you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your van Your vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this section Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning your heater contro...

Страница 118: ...Move the knob clockwise to the red area for warmer air Move the knob counterclockwise to the blue area for cooler air The right knob changes the heater set ting J VENT This sett ingdirects air through the instrument panel vents J VENTMEAT Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents HEAT This setting directs air through the heater floor vents This se...

Страница 119: ... speed The knob has four speed positions To increase airflow move the knob toward HI To decrease airflow move it toward LO TemperatureKnob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting Move the knob clo...

Страница 120: ...panel outlets b o fl VENT This setting with the arrow pointing at the figure s head directs air through the instrument panel vents e VENT HEAT Use this setting with the arrows pointing at the figure s feet and head to divide airflow between the heater floorvents and instrument panel vents fl HEAT This setting with the arrow pointing at the figure s feet directs air through the heater floor vents T...

Страница 121: ...f the a i rflow To increase and decrease the flow of heated air tothe rear floor vents move the switchmarked REAR HEAT to the blower speed you want The knob has three speed positions To increase the flow on the right side of the control panel Front Passenger Control To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob of heated air move the switch toward HIGH To turn the For warmer air the knob...

Страница 122: ...tioning and the floor vents for heating The control knob can be set to any blend setting To adjust the air flow speed turn the fan control knob on the left side of the control panel to the desired blower setting To activate the rear control move the fan knob on the front control to REAR CNTL The rear control works just like the front control It will allow second seat passengers to adjust the contr...

Страница 123: ...ur vehicle has rear air conditioning setting it on LO may enhance front A C perfor nance by allowing trapped refrigerant in rear lines to circulate When the air conditioning DEFROST or BLEND is on you may notice a slight increase or decrease in engine speed due to compressor operation Thisis normal because the system is designed to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the desired temperature He...

Страница 124: ...ir tocirculate throughout your vehicle Rear Window Defogger Option You can tell if your vehicle has this option by looking at the rear window There will be lines across the glass These are the wire like elements which heat your window NOTICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the defogger Your warranty would not cover this damage Don t put decals there you might have to s...

Страница 125: ...K left arrow until the correct hour appears on the display Setting the Clock for AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Press and holdHR until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off press RECALL and the time will be displayed for a few seconds Thereis an initial two second delay before the...

Страница 126: ...ur pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that numbered button the station you set will return 4 Repeat these steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations set as above up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time wi...

Страница 127: ...re PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 14 stations seven AM and seven FM Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET 3 Press and hold one of the four pushbuttons within five seconds Whenever you press that nunlbered button the station you set will return 4 Repeat these steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations set...

Страница 128: ...on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well i n this player Once the tape is playing use the knobs for VOLUME FADE and BALjust as you do for the radio FWD Press the SEEK right arrow to advance the cassette tape Press the SEEK left arrow to stop forwarding the tape REV Press the SEEK left arrow to reverse the cassette tape Press the SEEK right arrow to stop reversing the ...

Страница 129: ...ress lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position Rotate the knob clockwise to increase frequency and counterclockwiseto decrease frequency When finished tuning press the knob again to return it to its stored position Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the system on and off To increase volume turn the knob clockwise Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume The fast...

Страница 130: ...ou press that numbered button the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button Repeat these steps for each pushbutton P SCAN The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons Select either the AM FM I or FM2 mode and thenpress P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and ...

Страница 131: ...return the tone adjustment to the TREB and BASS controls If a TREB or BASS control is rotated the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN BAL Press this button to remove the control from its stored position Turn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwiseto ad justsound to the left speakers Press the button again to return BAL to its stored position FADE Press thi...

Страница 132: ...l will appear on the display while the player is in this mode Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation FWD 6 Press this button to rapidly forward the tape to the end of the cassette reel or until you press FWD again The radio will play the last selecte...

Страница 133: ...active until EJECT is pressed Playing a Compact Disc in theSingle Remote Disc Player If you have this option you can play one compact disc CD at a time To load a CD into the player hold the disc with the label side up and insert it carefully into the player approximatelyhalf way Thedisc will automatically be pulled into the player If the radio is off and the ignition is on when a CD is inserted th...

Страница 134: ...e driving on a very rough road Please contact your dealer if any error recurs or cannot be corrected PREV 1 Press this button to go back to thestart of the current trackif more than eight seconds have played Press PREV again togo to the previous track on the disc PROG 2 This button is active only when you have the 12 disc changer NEXT 3 Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc RE...

Страница 135: ...ss this button to see what track is currently playing Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing When a new track starts to play the track number will also appear Press RECALL a third time and the time of day will be displayed EJECT Press this button on the remote player t o e jecta compact disc AM FM Stereo withCompact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control ...

Страница 136: ...t arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there The sound will mute while using the SEEK feature SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for afew seconds Thereceiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again The so...

Страница 137: ...crease the treble and counterclockwise to decrease the treble When the TREB control is rotated the AUTO TONE settingwill change to MAN Push these knobs back in to their stored position when you re not using them AUTO TONE Press this button to select among the five preset equalization settingsand tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard Each time you press the button the selection will sw...

Страница 138: ...isc should play CD and a CD symbol will also appear on the display Anytime you are playing a CD the letters CD will be next to the CD symbol If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display it could be that 0 You are driving on a very rough road The disc should play when the road gets smoother The disc is upside down It is dirty scratched or wet It is very humid If so wait about an hour a...

Страница 139: ...is playing the letters CD and the CD symbol will appear on the display If the ri tdi0 is turnedoff the disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped EJECT Press this button t o eject the disc from the player and play the radio When the same ora new disc is inserted the disc will start playing on track one I f a compact disc is left sitting in the opening for more t...

Страница 140: ...3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together 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 on the display 6 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code 7 Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code code matches the secret code you have written down ...

Страница 141: ... 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 contactyour dealer Disabling theTheft DeterrentFeature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position Turn the radio off P...

Страница 142: ...s earlier in this section Understanding RadioReception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each oth...

Страница 143: ...ease 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 add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipmentmay interfere with the operationof your vehicle s engine Delco radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicl...

Страница 144: ...aner cassette turn It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your GM dealer You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clea...

Страница 145: ... antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged If the antenna does not go down when you turn the radio off it may be damaged or need tobe cleaned In either case lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged you can easily replace it See your dealer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the k...

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Страница 149: ...hat pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Be ready for their mistakes Rear end collisions areabout the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never Here you ll find information aboutdriving on different know when the ...

Страница 150: ...nk alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do Howmuch is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem ...

Страница 151: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers inthe United States is0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well belowa BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills...

Страница 152: ... person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking I A CAUTION I Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and j...

Страница 153: ...time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reuction tirne Average wcrc tion time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 ...

Страница 154: ...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 useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid ...

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Страница 156: ...e at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Stc ring Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned o...

Страница 157: ... as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you ...

Страница 158: ...ing at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadR covery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROAD QUARTER TURN LEFT APPROX SLOW DOWN edge of paved surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Easeoff the accelerator and then if there is nothing ...

Страница 159: ...it s all right to pass providingthe road ahead is cleat Never crossa solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also you won t have...

Страница 160: ...e right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the veh...

Страница 161: ...ol more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including enginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surfxe is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a m...

Страница 162: ...They may cut down on glare from herldlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blindecl by approaching Imldlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are laced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or I vehicle with rnisaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directl...

Страница 163: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled w...

Страница 164: ...Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quickstop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose controlof the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally 4 16 ...

Страница 165: ... hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drivetoo quickly through deep puddles or standing water watercan come in through your engine sair intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standin...

Страница 166: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busyenough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move...

Страница 167: ...ow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it s slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors T...

Страница 168: ...ar comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in GM dealers all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a t...

Страница 169: ...at can you do abouthighway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safe...

Страница 170: ...rk of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down ahill You could crash Always have your engine running and yourvehicle in gearwhen you go downhill 0 0 0 0 Know how tb go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in your ...

Страница 171: ...de traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very ...

Страница 172: ...ne until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you re actually...

Страница 173: ...e engine to keep warm but be careful L Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas 0get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know itis in yourvehicle Clear away snow from around the baseof your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sur...

Страница 174: ... all the way to preserve the heat Startthe engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your T hicle o n GAWR FRT RIM COLD TIRE PRI EE E N E R S MANUALFOR ADDI...

Страница 175: ...vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injure peoplein a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread...

Страница 176: ...ow the advicein this part and see your GM dealer for important information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle Your vehicle can tow a trailer To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes ...

Страница 177: ...r aboutsway controls Don t tow a trailerat all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or otherparts could be damaged 0 0 Then during thefirst 500 miles 800km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 k d h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You should use DRIVE D o...

Страница 178: ...lowing chart shows how much your trailer can weigh based upon vehicle model and options Max Trailer Model Engine Axle Ratio Weight lbs kg G10000 4 3L 5 OL 5 7L G20000 4 3L 5 OL 5 7L 6 5L G30000 5 7L 6 5L 7 4L 3 42 3 73 3 42 3 42 3 73 3 42 4 10 3 42 3 42 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 73 4 10 3 42 3 73 4 10 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 4000 5000 5000 5500 6000 7500 6500 8000 6000 7500 6500 8000 7000 8...

Страница 179: ...nada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who wil...

Страница 180: ...the driver s door or see Tire Loading in the Index Then be sure you don t goover the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 0 The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitc...

Страница 181: ...ttach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to theroad if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may beprovided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper...

Страница 182: ...ience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you start check the trailer hitch and platform and attachments safety chains ele...

Страница 183: ...g with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Thrn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you towa trailer your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy duty turn signal flasher included in the optional trailering package The green arrows on your instru...

Страница 184: ...hileparked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off Ifyou do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating in the Index Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with atrailer attached ona hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer ...

Страница 185: ...tight Trailer Wiring Harness The eight wire harness if you have one is stored under your vehicle along the rear frame crossmember It is wrapped and bound with a plastic strap The harness has a 30 anlp battery feed and no connector and you should have a qualified electrical service person wire your harness for you Attach the harness to the trailer then tape or strapit to your vehicle s frame rail B...

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Страница 189: ...s They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off But they won t flash if you re braking Push the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signals flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in 5 1 ...

Страница 190: ...n gasthat can explodeor ignite 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these stepsexa ctly someor all of these things can hurt you i NOTICE 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery witha negative ground system Ignoringthesestepscould result in costlydamage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Trying tostart your vehicle by pushing or p...

Страница 191: ... your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairswould not be coveredby your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery A CA Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the ba...

Страница 192: ...ative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would darr et battery and maybe other parts too A CAUTION I Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep yourhands away from moving parts once the engines are running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remo...

Страница 193: ...od battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step 9 Make your last connection away from the battery to the engine block frame or other metal parts of your vehicle 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while 1I Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 5 5 ...

Страница 194: ...t and know how to tow it without damage See Roadside Assistance in your Index If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory new by adding things like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things could be damaged during towing Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service 0 0 0 0 That your vehicle has rear wheel drive Th...

Страница 195: ...ff The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering columnlock for this The transmission should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake should be released A vehicle canfall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personalinjury and vehicle damage The vehic...

Страница 196: ...system will be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping maybe required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle or wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 8 ...

Страница 197: ... type equipment or the rear bumperwill be damaged Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains andwheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment 5 9 ...

Страница 198: ...f you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyoneaway from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out o...

Страница 199: ...N otherwise shiftto the highest gear while driving DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re parked t...

Страница 200: ...overy Tank C Engine Fan s If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark If it isn t you mayhave a leak in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system i 7 5 12 ...

Страница 201: ...rn off the engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the FULL COLD mark add a 50150 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dang...

Страница 202: ... engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spillcoolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before yo...

Страница 203: ...ey are under pressure and if you turn the pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Neverturn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Waitfor the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if youever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Страница 204: ...n remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 5 16 ...

Страница 205: ...3 Fill the radiator with the propermix up to thebase of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the mJLL COLD mark 5 17 ...

Страница 206: ...ne and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out forthe engine fan filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 5 18 ...

Страница 207: ...It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will the clutch partiallydisengages slow down when additional cooling is not required and 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this You may also hear this fan noise when you start th...

Страница 208: ...le under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your ...

Страница 209: ...re Tire and Tools The following steps will tell you how to use thejack and change a tire Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire 5 21 ...

Страница 210: ...e Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Steps 4 through 8 in this section Unless your vehicle has a flat rear tire do not remove or restore a tire from to a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing and chassis refer to the information from the body supplier installer ...

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Страница 212: ...ower the spare tire to the ground If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is alreadyjacked up use the jack handle and extension to hook the cable Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle If the retainer pulls out hook the inside of the wheel and pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cableand pull it throug...

Страница 213: ...torage A Socket B Jack Handle C Ratchet D Jacking Tool Storage Box c Jack Handle Extension J I 7aasr The tools you ll be using include the jack A jack handle extension B jack handle C socket D and the ratchet E 5 25 ...

Страница 214: ...eel Covers and Locking Wheel P I You will need to take oft the wheel nut caps t o reach your wheel nuts 2 Loosen the plastic nut caps with the ratchet and socket and remove them Make sure the DOWN side faces you 5 26 ...

Страница 215: ...3 Remove the center cap le F1 ire and Installingthe 5 27 ...

Страница 216: ...n the end Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 3 Rotate the ratchet clockwise That will raise thejack lift head a little Front Position 5 28 ...

Страница 217: ...If the vehicleslips off thejack you could be badly injuredor killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack 5 Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise Make sure the UP mark faces you Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 29 ...

Страница 218: ...atime The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove anyrust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off A CAUTION 7 Never useoil or g ase on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose...

Страница 219: ...the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 9 Lower the vehicle by rotating thejack handle counterclockwise Lower thejack completely 10 Tightenthenutsfirmly in a criss cross sequence as shown Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise 5 31 ...

Страница 220: ...nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 122 lb ft 165 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsationand rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 11 Put the wheel cover back on if you have one Remove any wheel blocks Remember that the jack jacking equipment and tire must be proper...

Страница 221: ...vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment couldstrike someone Store all these in the proper place I Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down 2 Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel making sure it is properly attached 5 33 ...

Страница 222: ...3 Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keep the cable tight 4 Attach the ratchet with the UP side facing you to the extension 5 34 ...

Страница 223: ... and replace the jack cover If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What youdon t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you letyour tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could beinjured And the transmissionor other parts of the vehicle can overheat Th...

Страница 224: ...r vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when thetransmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may ...

Страница 225: ...cle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your dealer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper GM Service Manual It tells ...

Страница 226: ...m in the Diesel Engine Supplement For vehicles with gasoline engines please read this L Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA for better vehicle performance and engine...

Страница 227: ...ancing additive crdled MMT IF you L I S such f els your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on I f this happens return to YOLII authorized GM dealer for service To provide cleaner air a l l gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming i n your engine and fuel system ...

Страница 228: ...ntact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank Gasoline vaporis highly flammable...

Страница 229: ...rly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index...

Страница 230: ...vaporate int 0the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index I NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get onefor you If you get the wrong type itmay not fitor have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood To open the hood first pull this handle inside the vehicle It isjust in front of the ...

Страница 231: ...p from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge The underhood lamp will autolnatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release 6 7 ...

Страница 232: ...the hood 011 11see these items A Battery B Coolant Recovery Tank C Engine OilDipstick D Engine OilFill E Transmission Dipstick F Air Cleaner G Power Steering Reservoir H BrakeMaster Cylinder I WindshieldWasher Fluid ...

Страница 233: ...twill burn onto a hot engine Before closingthe hood be sure all the filler capsare on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Then just let the hood down and close it firmly Noise Control System The followinginformation relates to compliance with Federal noise emission standards for vehicles...

Страница 234: ... is i n use or 2 The use of the vehicle after S L I C device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below insulation 0 Removal o f noise shields or underhood insulation Engine Removal or rendering engine speed governor if so equipped inoperative so a s to allow engine speed to exceed manufrtc...

Страница 235: ...ght not show the actual level Checking EngineOil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark then 011 11need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacitie...

Страница 236: ... Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol If you change your ownoil be sure you use oil that has the Starburstsymbol onthe front of the oil container If you have youroil changed for you be sure the oil put into yourengine is American Petroleum Institute certifiedfor g...

Страница 237: ... 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engineoil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines LcStarbur t symbol Failure to use the recommended oilcan result inengine damage not coveredby your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requir...

Страница 238: ... first Driving a vehicle with a fully warnled engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What toDo with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properl...

Страница 239: ...lement with the folds i n the down position See Normal Replacement Parts for the proper filter to use b Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans theair it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the ai...

Страница 240: ... delivery service If your vehicle s GVWR is not over 8 600 and you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your GM dealer Service Department If you do it yourself be sure tofollow all the instruc...

Страница 241: ...ecking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eighthours or more with the engine off and 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 s colder than 50 F IOOC you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you 17zusr perform a hot chec...

Страница 242: ...k or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check Flip the handleup and then pull out the dipstick and 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 6 18 ...

Страница 243: ...luid other than DEXRON 111 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in a l l the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubricant and...

Страница 244: ...and the proper coolant for your vehicle will Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129O C 0 Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolantit is important that you use DEX COOLTM orange colored silicate free coolantmeeting GM Specification 6277M If sil...

Страница 245: ...you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain water or the wrong mix your engine could get too hot butyou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and ...

Страница 246: ...engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extrainhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher 6 22 ...

Страница 247: ... the recovery tank but be careful not to spill it A CAUTION You can be burnedif you spill coolanton hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator PressureCap The radiator pressure cap nust be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck NOT...

Страница 248: ...m inspected and repaired How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a cleanrag 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 at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark To prevent brake fluid conta...

Страница 249: ...k is full NOTICE a a a 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full whenit s very cold This ...

Страница 250: ... work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea t o top off your brake tluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system A CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the en...

Страница 251: ...ulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window What to I When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it With the wrong kindof fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not ...

Страница 252: ...immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly L The brake wear warning sound me...

Страница 253: ...bing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tiresare removed for rotation or changing Whenyou have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets a1 PedalTravel see your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a r...

Страница 254: ...roperly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expectcan change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time fo...

Страница 255: ...audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn t running See Replacement Bulbs in the index for the proper types of bulbs to use A CAUTIO Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb You or others couldbe injured Be sure to read and follow the instruc...

Страница 256: ...s 1 Remove the four screwsfrom the headlamp retainer Pull the retainer out and set it aside 2 Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector 3 Install a new headlamp 4 Reverse Steps 2 through 3 to reinstall the headlamp 6 32 ...

Страница 257: ...he back of the headlamp on the driver s side by turning the bulb counterclockwise one quarterturn 4 On the passenger side turn the bulb clockwise one quarter turn Also to remove the bulb on the passenger side you will need t o move the battery 5 Install a new bulb Do not handle the glass part of the bulb 6 Reverse Steps 3 through 4 to reinstall the headlamp 6 33 ...

Страница 258: ... o replace the front parking turn signal lamps 2 Remove the lamp from the grille 1 Remove the outer screwsfrom the parking turn signal lamp lens assembly There are either two or four screws depending on your vehicle s trim level 6 34 ...

Страница 259: ...Sidemarker Lamps I Remove the screw from the top o f the lens 6 35 ...

Страница 260: ...grille 3 Remove the bulb by twisting it out of the socket Turn the bulb to remove it Install the new bulb 4 Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp Taillamps 1 Open therear door 2 Push the socket protector until you can see the fasteners 6 36 ...

Страница 261: ...3 Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench 1 4 Remove the hidden upper nuts 6 37 ...

Страница 262: ...5 Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle 6 Turn the sockets to the left to remove 6 38 ...

Страница 263: ...bulb to the left to remove it Installthe new bulb 8 Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade 6 39 ...

Страница 264: ...ne end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the notched end last into the end with two blade claws Slideall the way through the blade claws at the opposite end 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides o...

Страница 265: ...avean air out and a serious accident See LoadingYour Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tiresare morelikely to be cut punctured or broken by a sud...

Страница 266: ... 0 Tireoverloading Badwear 0 Badhandling Badfuel economy NOTICE Continued I NOTICE Continued I If your tires havetoo much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusualwear 0 Badhandling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure o f the spare tire Haw to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check...

Страница 267: ...the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals If your vehicle has single rear wheels always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires If your vehicle has dual rear wheels always use one of FRT FRT the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating KC your tires When you in...

Страница 268: ...orNew Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places 0 You can see cord or fabricshowing throu...

Страница 269: ...ly underinflated the tirecan overheat An overheated tirecan lose airsuddenlyor catch fire You or others could be injured Be sure all tires includingthe spare are properly inflated Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certification Tire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on ...

Страница 270: ...istration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or...

Страница 271: ...ning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straightahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedindoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can ...

Страница 272: ... it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your GM dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM origi...

Страница 273: ...a dual wheel setup check the wheel nut torque after 100 1 000and 6 000miles 160 1 600 and 10000 km of driving For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index for more information Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous You can t knowhow it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an ac...

Страница 274: ...hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle be sure to follow the n1anufacturer s warnings and instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside 0 Gasoline 0 Benzene Naph...

Страница 275: ...s in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturatethe stained area If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaneron Fabric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt Always clean awhole trim panel or section Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner f...

Страница 276: ...ated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector a 3M product It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water which are the carriers of most stains Even with this protection you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new Further information on cleaning is available by calling 1 800 433 3296 in Minnesota 1 800 642 6167 Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caus...

Страница 277: ...wn stains can be removed as follows Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry 0 If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Use warm water and a clean cloth 0 Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to doit more than once 0 Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a GM Vi...

Страница 278: ...crash they might not beable to provide adequate protection Clean safetybelts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films Don t useabrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they m...

Страница 279: ...th at leastevery six months During verycold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index C1 ming the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewa...

Страница 280: ...f necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfacesto remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible I NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a bas...

Страница 281: ... with a tire cleaner Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratchesin the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a m...

Страница 282: ...y vehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM wi...

Страница 283: ...oval Vinyl and Leather Cleaner Exterior cleaner and polish I Glass Cleaner Cleans grease grime and smoke film Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner Spot Lifter Cleans vinyl cloth tires and mats Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze Optikleen For cloth Wash and Wax Concentrate 1 Exterior wash I Armor All Protector I I I 1052929 I 16oz 0 473 L I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on wheel cleaner I052930 Cleans viny...

Страница 284: ...on and Service Pats labels and the certificates of title and registration lgine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Service Parts Identification Label You ll find this label on the front passenger door frame It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the...

Страница 285: ... remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow etc may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and hea...

Страница 286: ... of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out Be sure to use the correct fuse If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one of the correct value Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarettelighter and use its fuse if it is of the value you need Replace it as soon as you can See Fus...

Страница 287: ...ster DRL Relay DRL Module HDLP Switch Keyless Entry Illumination Low Coolant Module CHIME Module DRAB Module Hazard LampdCHIME Module Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet ALDL License Plate Lamp Parking Lamps Taillamps Front Sidemarkers Glove Box Ashtray SDM Wiper Motor Washer Pump A C A C Blower High Blower Relay HTD Mirror Power Amp Cigarette Lighter Door LockRelay LP Cluster HVAC Controls RR H...

Страница 288: ...d Radio Ign Accy 4WAL PCM ABS CruiseControl Radio Battery Power Antenna PRNDL Automatic Transmission Rear Window Defog RR HVAC Controls HIGH MED LOW Relays Power Door Lock Six Way Power Seat Keyless Entry Illumination Module Power Windows Circuit Breaker Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended above Fuse amperage levels are alsoimprinted on the fuse panel under the dash 6 64 ...

Страница 289: ...t or if you have any questions please contact your GM truck dealer These specificationsare for information only If you have any questions seethe service manual for the chassis or refer to the body manufacturer s publications Engine Identification Gasoline Engines Type V6 V8 Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 5000 VIN Code W M Fuel System SFI1 SFI1 Sequential Central Port Fuel Injection Wheel Nut Torque MOD...

Страница 290: ...he level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Cooling System in Section 5 All quantities are approximate Crankcase Capacity ENGINE VIN VORTEC 4300 W VORTEC 5000 M VORTEC 5700 R VORTEC 7400 J Quantity With Filter 4 5 quarts 4 3 L 5 quarts 4 8 L 5 quarts 4 8L 7 quarts 6 5 L All quantities are approximate After refill the level MUST be checked as outlined under Engine Oil And Filter Recommendatio...

Страница 291: ...rmal Rc ermt Parts Engine VORTEC 4300 VIN W Oil Filter PFS2 Air Cleaner Filter l A9 17C PCV CV789C Spark Plugs 4 1 932 Fuel Filter GF481 Radiator Cap RC36 VORTEC 5000 M PF1218 A9 17C cv774c 41 932 CF481 RC36 F o r severe dusty conditions use AC Air Filter Part No 1236C VORTEC 5700 VORTEC 7400 R J PF1218 PF1218 A9 17C A917C cv774c cv774c 41 932 4 1 932 GF481 GF48I RC36 RC36 6 67 ...

Страница 292: ...rigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure theproper refrigerant is used If you re not sure askyour GM dealer TYPE Refrigerant R 134a QTY Front QTY Front and Only Rear 3 00 Ibs 4 875 lbs 1 36kg 2 21 kg 6 68 ...

Страница 293: ...eam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Park and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back up Lamp Back up Lamp Rear Park Stop and Turn Lamp CHMSL License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Reel Lamp POWER RATING TRADE NO AT 12 8V WATTS H6054 6052 9005 TRADE NO 194 2357NA 3057 3057 3156 1IS6 1157 921 194 232 232 35 65 51 BO 2 2 2 6 69 ...

Страница 294: ...ime Running LampsIndicator Charging System Indicator Lamp Instrument Cluster Illumination Headlamp Beam Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Brake Warning Indicator SIR Air Bag Safety Belt Warning Check Gages Indicator Malfunction Indicator Service Engine Soon Lamp TRADE NO 21 1 2 21 1 2 194 194 194 194 74 TRADE NO 74 74 194 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 3 6 2 214 1 I 4 1 1 6 1 2 I I 1 1 1 6 70 ...

Страница 295: ...NOTES ...

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Страница 297: ...and Owner Assistance hooklet or your GM deulerfor detuils Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire infl...

Страница 298: ...Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks andServices tells you what should be checked whenever you stop forfuel It also explains what you can easily do tohelp keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your GM dealer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended ...

Страница 299: ...o to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drivesthe vehicle These schedules arefor vehicles that carry...

Страница 300: ...ce taxi or other commercial application Short Trip City Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or 3 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 20000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25000 km Air Cleaner Filte...

Страница 301: ...ever occurs first Spark Plug Wire Inspection Spark Plug Replacement Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Inspection These intervals onlj sumnariZe mlinterzcrnceservices Be sure to follow the complete nzainterzance schedule on thejollowing pcrges ILong Tkip Highway Definition GasolineEngines I Follow this maintenance schedule ordy if none of the conditions from the Short Trip City Maintenance S...

Страница 302: ...r Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Every 50 000 Miles 83 000 km Automatic Transmission Service vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only Every 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection Evaporative Control System Inspe...

Страница 303: ...mended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspenslon kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines Drive axle service Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change At subsequent oil changes check fluid level and add fluid asneeded If driving in dusty areas ortowing a trailer ...

Страница 304: ...SERVICED B Y 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Servic e 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation...

Страница 305: ...note or every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 12 000 Miles 20 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first I7Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed I DATE SERVICED B Y ...

Страница 306: ...ean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is NoiseEmission Control Ser icc_ Applicnble only to vehicles sold irz the United Stl1te s 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses...

Страница 307: ...ation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 21 000 Miles 35000 km clChange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see At7 Emi s sio ...

Страница 308: ...r every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed I7Check axle fluid level and add fluid i I I DATE ACTUAL MI...

Страница 309: ...e or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is aNoise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United Stutes An Emission Control Service 3 An Etnissiorz Control Service 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12 months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This isu Noise Et...

Страница 310: ...te or every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed w 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid I I I DATE SERVICEDBY...

Страница 311: ... 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom ...

Страница 312: ...ou are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An EmissionControl Service 0Vehicles WithGVWR Above 8 500 Ibs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replaceas required This isu Noise Emission Cmr d Service Applicableonly to vehicles sold irz the United States 0If your enginehas a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and d...

Страница 313: ...le fluid level and add fluid DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 50 000Miles 83000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR isover 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing ...

Страница 314: ...Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst AIIEmissim ControlSer llic c 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed k 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire r...

Страница 315: ...ange engine oil and filter or e J 3 months whichever occurs first An En zission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid as needed 0Clean and repack thefront wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500 lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation ...

Страница 316: ... Gas Recirculation EGR system inspection as described in the service manual A 1 1 Emissiofz Comol Service AI Emissiorz Control Service An Emission Colafro1Service 0Conduct evaporative control system inspection Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Check that the purge valve works properly if equipped Replace as needed An Emisxion Cor1fro1SL rvico 0Replac...

Страница 317: ...ERVICED BY 1 66 000Miles 110000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first AI Emissiorl Control Srrl c c I7Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and as needed 3 Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rota...

Страница 318: ... every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed k 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see AIIErnissior Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed g 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid DATE SERVICED B...

Страница 319: ...vel and add fluid as needed 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is LI Noise Emission Control Servico Applicable only to vehicles s o l d in tlw UP1itc d Stcrtes 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all hoses and duct...

Страница 320: ...nd Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriateGM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis ...

Страница 321: ...Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed i k DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 87 000 Miles 145 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see AI Elnission Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed M 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid...

Страница 322: ...d repackthe front wheel bearings 0Replace fuel filter 17Replace aircleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Referto the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 0Vehicles With GVWR Above8 500 ...

Страница 323: ...rly This is CL Noise E I T S S O I I Cotm dService Applicdde or1lv to vehicles sold if1the United StLrtes DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 93 000Miles 155 000 km ElChange engineoil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first Arz Emis siou Contra Srl ic e 0Lubricate chassis components see foot note or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed K k D...

Страница 324: ...ote or every 3 months whichever occurs first as needed H 0Check axle fluidlevel and add fluid I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An em is sin Control Service footnote or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed ACTUAL MILEAGE...

Страница 325: ...rk plugs 0Change automatic transmission fluid and An Emission Colztrol Service filter if the vehicle s GVWRis over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery ...

Страница 326: ...aintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension kingpin bushings steering linkage and rear driveline center splines i 0 0 Drive axle service Locking Differential Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change At subsequent oil changes check fluid level and add fluid as needed If driving in dusty areas ortowing a trailer ...

Страница 327: ... brake calipers for freedom of movement R efer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission Control Service footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and addfluid ...

Страница 328: ... Stcrtes I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 22 500 Miles 37500 km Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Et issior Co11tr dService 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and addit...

Страница 329: ...ce fuel filter 0Replace air cleaner filter An Ernissinn Control Service f AI Emission Control Service 0Vehicles With GVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable onlyto vehicles sold in the United States 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect...

Страница 330: ...brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Ail Emission Control ScJnYico Cl Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Check axle fluid level and add fluid...

Страница 331: ...the United States DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police ...

Страница 332: ... rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 60 000Miles 100000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every I2 months whichever occurs first Lubricate chassis components see An Emissiorl Control Service footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first as needed or at each b...

Страница 333: ...ing fan inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook up or every 12months whichever occurs first Be sure the valve works properly This is a Noise Emission Control Service Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States If yourengine has a thermostatically 0Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR system inspectionas described in the service manual An Emission Control Service T inspection Check a...

Страница 334: ...reedom of movement Referto the appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper service procedures I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVTCED BY I 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first Alz Ernissiorl Cmtrvl Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every I2 months whichever occurs first as needed 0Check axle fluidlevel and add fluid 0Vehicl...

Страница 335: ... B Y 82 500 Miles 137 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Enlissiorz Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation ch...

Страница 336: ...uel filter 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service An Emission Contml Service 0Vehicles WithGVWR Above 8 500lbs Only Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness Adjust or replace as required This is CE Noise Em ssiolz Corltml Servic e Applicable only tu vehicles sold in the Urzited Srms 0If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan inspect all h...

Страница 337: ...d additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 100 000 Miles 166000 km CI Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Cleanradiator condenser pressure cap and...

Страница 338: ...In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service f y c do not L I S your vehicle Llnder m y o j these conditions theJluid andjilter do not require clzmging 17Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pcv valve AII Ernission Control Sewice I ...

Страница 339: ... 1600 and 10 000 k m For vehicles with dual wheels check dual wheel nut torque For proper torque see Wheel Nut Torque in the Index Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index fo...

Страница 340: ... Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubr...

Страница 341: ... start the engine i n each gear The starter Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI Check When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the stepsbelow 1 2 3 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface Firmly apply the parking brake see ParkingBrake in the Index if necessary ...

Страница 342: ...e parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release all brakes When you are doing thischeck your vehicle could begin to move You or other...

Страница 343: ...oses for properhook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditionswhich could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See EngineExhaust in the...

Страница 344: ...forleaking Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Check parking brake adjustment You may need to have ...

Страница 345: ...e conformingto GM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid Chassis lubricant GM Part No ...

Страница 346: ...valent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB NO 1052271 o S A E SOW 90 OT GC LB Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB 01 GC LB USAGE FLUIDLLUBRICANT Hood Hinges and Superlube GMPart Fuel Door Hinge Multi purpose lubricant No 12346241 or equivalent Weatherstrip Weatherstrip Part No 12345579...

Страница 347: ...rmed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them 7 51 ...

Страница 348: ...Maintenance Record I ODOMETER 1 I DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 52 ...

Страница 349: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I I ...

Страница 350: ...Maintenance Record I T L I READING I SERVICED BY ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I ...

Страница 351: ...ations and how to report any safety defects This section includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 e The Custonw Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Reporting Safety Defects Service and Owner Publications Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 1 ...

Страница 352: ...lership or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting amember of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Truck Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 Customer Assistance prompt In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or...

Страница 353: ... to GMC Truck Customer Assistance 31 E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 Refer to your Wdrranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting GMC Truck please remember that your concern will likelyberesolved in the dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel That is why we suggest you follow Step One first ...

Страница 354: ...ump start will be covered at no charge Lock Out Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered at no charge within 10 miles 16 km Emergc 17cy 7bkr ing Ser vic Towing to the nearest GMC Truck dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered GMC Truck s Roadside Assistance pr...

Страница 355: ...cal advice etc is available to all ownerhperators of GMC trucks regardless of vehicle or mileage Just dialGMC Truck Roadside Assistanceat 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 Roadside Assistance prompt toreach a qualified representative who can assist you Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the following information when your call is received 0 Vehicle Identification Number VIN Name and...

Страница 356: ...10miles 16km for same day warranty repairs 0 A loaner vehicle will be made available for overnight warranty repairs up to a five day maximum or up to a 30 allowance for a rental vehicle cab bus or other transportation in lieu of a loaner Bringingvehicles in late in the day for service on the next day does not constitute overnight repairs 0 Gas allowance of up to 10 a day for rides provided by anot...

Страница 357: ...C Truck and yourGMC Truck dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfled with your new vehicle Our experience has shown that if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful There may be instances where an impartial third party can assist in arriving at a so...

Страница 358: ...quire you to use this program before filing a claim with a state run arbitration program or in the courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or the GMC Truck Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death...

Страница 359: ...otify us Please call us at 1 800 GMC TRUCK 1 800 462 8782 or write GMC Truck Consumer Relations 31 E Judson Street 1607 04 Pontiac MI 48342 2230 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L 1H 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals service bullet...

Страница 360: ...rm better service Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service otherswill describe expensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures ne...

Страница 361: ...8 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 57 Antenna Adjustable Mast 3 29 Antenna Power 3 29 Antifreeze 6 20 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 49 4 6 Brakes 4 5 Appearancecare 6 50 Appearance Case Materials 6 59 Arbitration Program 8 7 Ashtsays 2 42 AudioSystems 3 9 Transmission Transmission Check 7 44 Transmission Fluid 6 16 Transmission Operation 2 17 Shiftin 2 17 Transmission Park Mechanism Check 7 46 ...

Страница 362: ...tion Label 4 26 Certification Tire Label 4 26 Chains Safety 4 33 Chains Tire 6 50 Changing a Flat Tire 5 20 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 48 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 58 Child Restraints 1 37 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 39 Securing in the Center Front Seat Position 1 41 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1 41 Securing in the Center Seat Position 1 41 Securing in the Passe...

Страница 363: ... 49 Dead Battery 5 2 Defects ReportingSafety 8 8 DefensiveDriving 4 1 Defogger Rear Window 3 8 Defogging 3 2 3 4 Defrosting 3 2 3 4 DomeLamps 2 37 Door Locks 2 3 Sliding 2 8 Storage 2 41 Storagepocket 2 41 Swing OutSide 2 7 DrivePosition AutomaticTransmission 2 19 Driver Position 1 13 Driving City 4 18 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 19 InaBlizzard 4 24 In Foreign Countries 6 4 TntheRain 4 15 ...

Страница 364: ...at Tire Changing 5 20 Fluid Capacities 6 65 Fluids and Lubricants 7 49 Foreign Countries Fuel 6 4 French Language Manual 11 Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 34 Front Storage Area 2 41 FrontTowing 5 8 Fuel 6 2 Canada 6 3 Filling YourTank 6 4 Gage 2 53 In Foreign Countries 6 4 Tankcapacity 6 67 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 62 G a g e s Engine Coolant Temperature 2 54 Engine Oil Press...

Страница 365: ...44 FuseBlock 6 62 Interior Lamps 2 38 Inspections 7 47 Jack Tire 5 22 Jump Starting 5 2 K e y Lock Cylinders Service 7 44 Keyless Entry System 2 5 Keys 2 1 Labels Certification 4 26 CeriificatiodTire 4 26 Service Parts Identification 6 60 Tire Loading Information 4 26 Vehicle Identification Number 6 60 Lamps 2 35 Dome 2 37 Interior 2 37 On Reminder 2 36 OnWarning 2 36 Panel 2 35 Underhood 2 38 Lea...

Страница 366: ...p CityDefinition 7 4 Short Trip City Intervals 7 4 Maintenance Underbody 6 58 MaintenanceWhenTrailerTowing 4 37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2 50 Manual Front Seat 1 1 ManualMirror 2 40 Methanol 6 3 Mirrors 2 40 ConvexOutside 2 39 Inside Day NightRearview 2 39 Manual 2 40 Power Remote Control 2 39 Visor Vanity 2 42 MMT 6 3 ModelReference vi MountainRoads 4 21 MultifunctionLever 2 29 Neutral Automati...

Страница 367: ...1 3 13 3 19 Rain Driving In 4 I5 Reading Lamps 2 38 Rear Axle 6 19 Door Security Locks 2 4 Outside Seat Position 1 30 Storage 2 41 Towing 5 9 WindowDefogger 3 8 Rearview Mirror 2 39 Recovery Tank Coolant 5 13 Refrigerants Air Conditioning 6 68 RemoteCompactDiscPlayer 3 17 Removing the Rear Seat 1 6 Replacement Seatpassengers 1 29 RecliningFront Seatbacks 1 3 Bdbs 6 69 Parts 6 65 Wheel 6 48 Replaci...

Страница 368: ...111 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 Seatback Seats LapBelt 1 33 Reclining Front 1 3 ManualFront 1 1 Power 1 2 Rear 1 5 Restraint Systems Second Gear Automatic Transmission 2 19 Service F i 1 Bulletins Ordering 8 9 Engine Soon Light 2 50 Manuals Orderlng 8 9 Parts Identification Label 6 60 Publications Ordering 8 9 Work DoingYourOwn 6 1 Service and Appearance Care 6 1 Service and Owner Publicati...

Страница 369: ... Loading InformationLabel 4 26 Tires 6 41 AlignmentandBalance 6 48 BuyingNew 6 45 Chains 6 50 Changing a Flat 5 20 Cleaning 6 54 DualOperation 6 45 Inflation 6 42 Intlation Check 7 44 InspectionandRotation 6 43 Loading 4 26 Pressure 6 42 Temperature 6 47 Traction 6 47 Treadwear 6 47 UniformQualityGrading 6 46 Wear Indicators 6 44 WheelReplacement 6 48 WhenIt sTime for New 6 44 TorqueLock 2 23 Torq...

Страница 370: ...n System 3 8 VisorVanity Mirrors 2 42 Visors Sun 2 41 Damage Warnings iv Loading 4 26 w a r n i n g Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 46 WasherFluid Windshield 6 25 Washing YourVehicle 6 55 Weatherstrips 6 55 Wheel Alignment 6 48 NutToryue 6 65 Nut Torque 5 32 Replacement 6 48 Wrench 5 22 Windows 2 26 Power 2 26 SideLatches 2 27 Swing Out 2 27 Windshleld Washer 2 32 Fluid 2 326 25 ...

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