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Headlamps

1. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp

assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin
outward and pull it straight up. To remove the inner
pin, turn it inward and pull it straight up.

A. Low

Beam Headlamp

B. High

Beam Headlamp

2. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.

3. Unplug the electrical connector.

4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from

the headlamp lens assembly.

5. Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it

clockwise until it is tight. Use care not to touch the
bulb with your fingers or hands.

6. Plug in the electrical connector.

7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the

vehicle. Install and tighten the two pins.

Содержание 2000 Yukon XL

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Страница 2: ...Emergency towing 1 800 GMC 8782 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 that provides in an emergency 1 800 GMC 8782 For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800 Courtesy Transportation Deluxe Trip Routing Every 2000 Yukon Yukon XL under warranty is backed with the following services ...

Страница 4: ...ers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Cargo Cover Luggage Carrier If Equipped Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System If Equipped Sunroof If Equipped HomeLink Transmitter If Equipped Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Message Center Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Section 1 Section 2 Seats and Restrain...

Страница 5: ...r Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck Problems on the Road Section 5 Section 4 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road iii ...

Страница 6: ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...

Страница 7: ... it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty Manual Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 10 Service Publications Index Section 9 Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v ...

Страница 8: ... Motors of Canada Limited for GMC whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires canadiens Vous pouvez vo...

Страница 9: ...er to explain things quickly 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 CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduc...

Страница 10: ... could damage your vehicle In the notice area we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered 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 yo...

Страница 11: ...ls have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESS...

Страница 12: ...x Model Reference This manual covers these models Utility Yukon XL ...

Страница 13: ...l Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Battery See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What s Under the Hood See Section 6 ...

Страница 14: ...e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 21 Driver Position 1 27 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 28 Right Front Passenger Position 1 28 Air Bag Systems 1 37 Center Passenger Position 1 38 Rear Seat Passengers 1 41 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 44 Children 1 47 Child Restraints 1 60 Larger Children 1...

Страница 15: ... moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If your vehicle has a manual bucket or split bench seat you can adjust it with this lever located at the front of the seat Lift the lever at the front of the seat to unlock it Using your body slide the seat to where you want it Then ...

Страница 16: ...r up or down in a continuous motion until the cushion reaches the desired height Manual Lumbar Control If Equipped If your vehicle has a lumbar adjustment you can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback To increase support turn the knob towards the front of the vehicle Operating effort can be reduced if you lean forward slightly while turning the knob To decrease suppo...

Страница 17: ...on by raising the rear edge of the button Lower the rear of the seat cushion by lowering the rear edge of the button Move the seat rearward by moving the whole button toward the rear of the vehicle Moving the whole button up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion Vertical Control If your vehicle has the power reclining seats you can use this button to adjust the angle of the seatback Mov...

Страница 18: ... the desired level of support To decrease support press and hold the bottom of the control Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support Memory Seat If Equipped The memory function controls the driver s seat cushion and recliner positions and is located on the driver s door trim panel It does not store the lumbar or back support positions To set your memory sea...

Страница 19: ...me An indicator light on the button will illuminate for each heat setting anytime the heated seats are operating The heated front seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned to OFF If you still want to use the heated front seat feature after you restart your vehicle you will need to press the heated seat button again Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback lift the lever upward Re...

Страница 20: ...e this The shoulder belt can t do its job In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the sea...

Страница 21: ...t seat which may be folded down to give you more cargo space The rear seatbacks are equipped with rearward folding head restraints When the seatback is being folded down the head restraint will automatically fold rearward to allow a flat load floor for cargo or entry to the third row seat if equipped Suburban Yukon XL The second row rear seat of Suburban Yukon XL models may have a 60 40 split seat...

Страница 22: ...way the buckles will be out of the way when the seat is folded and will be available for passengers to use when the seat is returned to the passenger position Also make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat and that the head restraints are completely lowered To fold pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion Then pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward After foldin...

Страница 23: ...ower the seat cushion until it latches into position Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place Check to see that the buckles on the driver s side seatback are accessible to the outboard and center occupant and are not under the seat cushions If you have removed the head restraints to fold the rear bucket seat be sure to reinstall them on the...

Страница 24: ...ll the seat forward until it stops Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when finished Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to make sure it is locked in place Folding the Third Seat Utility The seatback of the third seat if equipped in utility models also folds down on the floor To fold the seatback down pull up on the release lever labeled 1 located on the rear of the seatbac...

Страница 25: ... it is locked into position If still more cargo space is desired the third seat can also be folded and tumbled forward by using the lever labeled 2 To return the seats to their original position reverse the above steps Fold and Tilt Feature Suburban Yukon XL Third Seat Once the third seatback has been folded down the entire seat can be tilted forward to create a flat load floor To do this you will...

Страница 26: ... lock rod Secure the support rod in its stored position on the underside of the seat Lower the seat to the floor and let the seat drop into place Lift up on the carrying handle to make sure the seat is locked in place Return the seatback to the upright position by pulling up on the release lever labeled 1 before the back can be folded upright Pull the seatback forward to make sure it is locked int...

Страница 27: ...ved unless the seatback is folded To unlatch the seat from the floor pull up on the release lever labeled 2 at the rear of the seat and lift the rear of the seat up off of the floor Pull on the strap at the rear of the seat to release the front seat latches Then pull the seat straight back towards the rear of the vehicle and remove it There are wheels at the front of the seat to assist you Replaci...

Страница 28: ... that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the air bag system CAUTION Do...

Страница 29: ...uckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them ...

Страница 30: ...1 17 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take thesimplest vehicle Suppose it sjust a seat onwheels Put someone on it ...

Страница 31: ...1 18 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Страница 32: ...ent panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense ...

Страница 33: ...hey work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts...

Страница 34: ...ur vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder ...

Страница 35: ... as you pull up on the shoulder belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and a...

Страница 36: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Страница 37: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Страница 38: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Страница 39: ...isted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Страница 40: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Страница 41: ...he frontal and side impact air bag systems Your vehicle has four air bags a frontal air bag for the driver another frontal air bag for the right front passenger a side impact air bag for the driver and another side impact air bag for the right front passenger Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal air bag But these air bags must infla...

Страница 42: ... where something hits the side of your vehicle They aren t designed to inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there s an air bag for that person CAUTION Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag as you would be if you...

Страница 43: ...tem is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if the...

Страница 44: ...s The driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver s seatback closest to the door ...

Страница 45: ...ir bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything between an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering and don t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag ...

Страница 46: ... not designed to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal air bags infl...

Страница 47: ...air bags and only in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bags What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag the instrument panel for the rig...

Страница 48: ...The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Some modules also record speed engine rpm brake and throttle data D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems Improper service can mean that an air bag system won t work properly See your dealer for service NOTICE If you damage t...

Страница 49: ...ding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Q If I add a push bumper or bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will it keep the air bags from working properly A As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle s basic structure isn t changed it s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash Q Is there anything I might add to the fr...

Страница 50: ...age RPO VYU But don t change or defeat the snow plow s tripping mechanism If you do it can damage your snow plow and your vehicle and it may cause an air bag inflation Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and 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 l...

Страница 51: ...positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can st...

Страница 52: ... plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull d...

Страница 53: ...uld cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Страница 54: ...When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt Secon...

Страница 55: ...ide from its storage clip on the trim panel near the side of the seatback For the third row remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide ...

Страница 56: ...1 43 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The guide must be on top of the belt Second Row Seat ...

Страница 57: ... and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap should...

Страница 58: ...small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the s...

Страница 59: ...rash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Страница 60: ...en selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure...

Страница 61: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...

Страница 62: ...forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Страница 63: ...int is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of per...

Страница 64: ...ing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sud...

Страница 65: ...ady to secure the child restraint itself Suburban Yukon XL models with rear seats A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row Don t use a child restraint with a top strap in the front seat because there s no place to anchor the top strap An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the se...

Страница 66: ...ht front passenger s position or in the third row because there s no place to anchor the top strap An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row Utility Second Row Seat Anchor the top strap to this bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself ...

Страница 67: ...raint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positi...

Страница 68: ... the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came...

Страница 69: ...uckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restrai...

Страница 70: ...ild passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position Don t use child restraints in this position The restraints won t work properly Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing child restraint in this seat Here s why ...

Страница 71: ...he instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of...

Страница 72: ...restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger ...

Страница 73: ...so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly D Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash D Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are ...

Страница 74: ...elt is very close to the child s face or neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder be...

Страница 75: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Страница 76: ... might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C...

Страница 77: ...1 64 NOTES ...

Страница 78: ...r Engine 2 17 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 18 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 22 Four Wheel Drive If Equipped 2 27 Parking Brake 2 28 Shifting Into PARK P 2 30 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 31 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 31 Engine Exhaust 2 32 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 33 Level Control If Equipped 2 34 Autoridet If Equipped 2 34 Locking Rear Axle 2 34 Windows 2 36 Turn Sig...

Страница 79: ...cle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Страница 80: ...an easily open the doors and fall out When a door is locked the inside handle won t open it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being 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...

Страница 81: ...to lock all the doors at once Press the recessed side of the switch marked U to unlock all the doors at once If your vehicle has this power door lock switch press the bottom of the switch on either front door to lock all the doors at once Press the top of the switch to unlock all the doors at once On the passenger side of the rear cargo door or liftgate opening trim there is a power lock switch wh...

Страница 82: ...e program mode you need to 1 Beginning with the ignition in OFF pull back on the turn signal multifunction lever all the way toward you and hold it while you perform the next step 2 Turn your key to ON and OFF twice Then with the key in OFF release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door lo...

Страница 83: ...s lock None of the doors unlock Press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel twice This turns off the automatic lock feature For more information see your dealer Lockout Prevention This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition ...

Страница 84: ...use interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not ...

Страница 85: ...ed off by pressing the horn button again waiting for 30 seconds or starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer ...

Страница 86: ...em together 4 Resynchronize the transmitter 5 Check the operation of the transmitter Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the tr...

Страница 87: ... Exhaust in the Index Liftgate Glass and Liftgate To open a mechanical lock system from the outside insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the glass and liftgate The liftgate glass can be opened using the pushbutton on the liftgate after the doors have been unlocked This can be done by using either the power door locks or the remote keyless entry system To open the ent...

Страница 88: ... don t do it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you 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 Also remember to lock the doors If the key is in the ignition with any door open and you try to lock your doors with the power door locks the driver...

Страница 89: ...nd the horn will sound for about two minutes then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct igniti...

Страница 90: ...erviced by an authorized service center PasslockR Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with fuel is disabled If the engine stalls and the SECURITY message flashes wait until th...

Страница 91: ...ear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings D Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer in the Index for more information Ignition Positions You can use your key to turn your ignition switch to five different positions ACCESSORY A ACCESSORY lets you use things like the radio power windows and the windshield wipers when the engin...

Страница 92: ... this works then your vehicle needs service Retained Accessory Power If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF Your radio power windows and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is tu...

Страница 93: ...15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0_F or 18_C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there When the engine starts let go of the key Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed if you have to until your engine has run for a while 2...

Страница 94: ...our vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0_F 18_C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the ...

Страница 95: ...ing to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument ...

Страница 96: ...ven when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear two wheel high 2H or four wheel high 4H or four wheel low 4L not in NEUTR...

Страница 97: ... hit people or objects Don t shift out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racing NOTICE Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than about 35 mph 56 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down...

Страница 98: ...ower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your rear wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid o...

Страница 99: ... Drive If Equipped If your vehicle has four wheel drive you can send your engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction To get the most satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive See the appropriate text for the transfer case in your vehicle NOTICE Driving in the 4 WHEEL HIGH 4H or 4 WHEEL LOW...

Страница 100: ...nstrument panel cluster Use these switches to shift into and out of four wheel drive You can choose among four driving settings 2HI This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive This setting also provides the best fuel economy ...

Страница 101: ...deep sand deep mud deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL See Parking Brake in the Index NEUTRAL Shift the vehicle s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when...

Страница 102: ...r transmission in gear If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the 4LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 3 mph 4 8 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting Out of 4LO To shift from 4LO to 4HI AUTO 4WD or 2HI y...

Страница 103: ...ete 7 Shift the transmission to REVERSE R for one second then shift the transmission to DRIVE D for one second 8 Turn the ignition to OFF 9 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P 10 Release the parking brake prior to towing Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N and turn the ignition to R...

Страница 104: ... hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the bottom edge of the lever located above the parking brake pedal marked BRAKE RELEASE to release the parking brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released the brake system warning light will go off NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other pa...

Страница 105: ...e won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the p...

Страница 106: ... leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL N your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL N And if you leave the vehicle with the engi...

Страница 107: ...ou are ready to drive move the shift lever out of 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 parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You hav...

Страница 108: ...sciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different D Your vehicle gets rusty underneath D Your vehicle was damaged in a collision D Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris D Repairs weren t done correctly D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is...

Страница 109: ...t can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you ve left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your...

Страница 110: ...e level the vehicle If a self equalizing hitch is being used the vehicle should be driven approximately 2 miles 3 2 km with the trailer prior to adjusting leveling the hitch Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is available on C K 1500 vehicles and comes as a part of the Autoridetsuspension This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better level...

Страница 111: ...itional control of the shock absorbers This additional control results in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer See Tow Haul Mode in the Index for more information Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time b...

Страница 112: ...en the window partway lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position If you have power windows the power window switch has a lockout feature This feature prevents the rear windows from operating except from the driver s position when the front driver s side button labeled WINDOW LOCK is engaged When the button is not engaged the rear power windows will operate again Horn To sou...

Страница 113: ...gnal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itsel...

Страница 114: ...gh beam or high to low beam pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this light on the instrument panel also will be on Flash To Pass Feature This feature allows you to use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are off To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you but...

Страница 115: ...rt delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to LO the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to the OFF position Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If...

Страница 116: ... ice on the windshield blocking your vision Rear Window Washer Wiper This switch is located on the instrument panel To turn the rear wiper on turn the switch to either 1 or 2 For long delayed wiping turn the switch to 1 For short delayed wiping turn the switch to 2 To turn the wiper off turn the switch to 0 To wash the window press the knob The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the ...

Страница 117: ...5 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will disengage CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic D Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use c...

Страница 118: ...tor pedal United States Canada The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course disengages 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...

Страница 119: ...s you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you 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 u...

Страница 120: ... to the first notch to return the radio and gearshift indicator LED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on To turn on the dome lamps with the vehicle doors closed rotate the thumbwheel up to the second notch position You can switch your headlamps from high to low beam by pulling on the turn signal high beam lever A circuit breaker protects your headlamps If you have a...

Страница 121: ...e you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it You may be able to turn off your Automatic Headlamp System See Daytime Running Lamps DRL later in this section for more information Lamps On Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is in OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY To disable the chime rotate the thumbwheel all the...

Страница 122: ...ot automatically come on when it becomes dark outside As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it 1 With the ignition in the RUN position 2 Press the DOME OVERRIDE button four times within six seconds A chime will sound informing you the Automatic Headlamp System and Daytime Running Lamps are off 3 The system will revert back to the automatic mode when the D...

Страница 123: ...he roof mounted lamp If your vehicle has this switch your vehicle may have the Snow Plow Prep Package For further information see Snow Plow Prep Package in the Index Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control The instrument panel intensity control is located to the right of the headlamp switch Rotate the thumbwheel up to increase the intensity of the instrument panel lights To turn on the d...

Страница 124: ...this position the dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button located below the parking headlamp knob to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened or remain off To turn the lamps off press the button into the in position With the button in this position the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open To return the...

Страница 125: ...l daytime operation Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass If Equipped When on an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror also includes an eight point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven ...

Страница 126: ...compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the compass heading When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if D After ...

Страница 127: ...compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 ...

Страница 128: ... or off by briefly pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button Temperature Display Pressing the TEMP button once briefly will toggle the compass temperature reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the TEMP button for three seconds until the display blinks F_ and C_ Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and C...

Страница 129: ...uid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if D After five seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item D The compass does not display the co...

Страница 130: ...h and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Use the COMP button located at the bottom of the mirror 2 Press and hold the COMP button for three seconds until a zone number appears in the display 3 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 4 Press the COMP butto...

Страница 131: ...usted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors If Equipped The control is located on the driver s door armrest Move the upper control to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to adjust then press the arrows on the lower control pad to adjust the mirror Heated Outs...

Страница 132: ...ng lanes Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments designed to store small items Glove Box To open your glove box move the switch toward the passenger s side and pull the door open Cupholders Your vehicle has cupholders in the middle of the instrument panel in the rear armrests and at the back of the center console for rear passengers Center Console Storage Area If Eq...

Страница 133: ... a laptop computer The storage compartment also has a folding writing table on top of the armrest lid To use the writing table pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward Use it to hold pads of paper and a pen Rear Storage Compartment Your vehicle has a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver s side trim panel To open the util...

Страница 134: ...t out of the vehicle To put the shade in the vehicle first make sure the shade slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down Then hold the shade at an angle and place the shade holder tab into the slot in the driver s side trim panel Move the other end of the shade forward and hold it next to the passenger s side trim panel slot Push the button on top of the passenger s side...

Страница 135: ...hed to the roof and crossrails which can be moved back and forth to help secure cargo Tie the load to the siderails or siderail supports NOTICE Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs 90 6 kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch...

Страница 136: ...will go Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports Also tie the load to the bumpers Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged D For the purpose of wind noise reduction locate the front crossrail approximately 18 to 24 inches 46 cm to 58 cm rearward of the front supports D After moving a crossrail be sure it is securely locked into the si...

Страница 137: ...ement Just push the lighter all the way in and let go When it s done it will pop back by itself Accessory Power Outlets Two accessory power outlets are located near the cigarette lighter Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems The cigarette lighter is designed to fit only in the receptacle to the right of the accessory power...

Страница 138: ... glass will not be fully seated unless the button is held until the glass stops moving With the sunroof closed press the forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays If a hand arm or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing the glass panel will stop at the obstr...

Страница 139: ... conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Programming the Transmitter Do not use the HomeLinkR Transmitter with any garage door opener th...

Страница 140: ...nsmitter has been programmed Release both buttons once the light starts to flash rapidly If you have trouble programming the HomeLink Transmitter make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described and that the battery in the hand held transmitter is not dead If you still cannot program it rotate the hand held transmitter end over end and try again The HomeLink Transmitter may not...

Страница 141: ... head unit must be trained to the HomeLink Transmitter Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature If Equipped If you have not previously programmed the hand held transmitter to the HomeLinkR Transmitter see Programming the Transmitter listed previously If you have completed this programming already you now need to train the garage door opener motor head unit to recognize the HomeLink Tra...

Страница 142: ...cturer of the unit at 1 800 355 3515 Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Accessories Accessories for the HomeLinkR Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the unit If you would like additional information please call 1 800 355 3515 OnStarR System If Equip...

Страница 143: ...2 66 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Страница 144: ...rshift Lever H Tow Haul Selector Switch I Audio System J Comfort Control System K Instrument Panel Fuse Block L Hood Release M Center Instrument Panel Utility Block N Tilt Lever If Equipped O Parking Brake Release P Lighter and Accessory Power Outlets Q Rear Window Defogger Switch If Equipped R Storage Area or Compact Disc Player If Equipped S Ashtray T Glove Box ...

Страница 145: ...anada and Light Duty Transmission clusters are similar Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel you have and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically ...

Страница 146: ...the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also sav...

Страница 147: ...already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and ...

Страница 148: ... stays on after you start your vehicle The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Voltmeter United States Canada When your engine is not running but the ignition is in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engi...

Страница 149: ...ystem Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on the brake system warning light will flash when you set the parking brake The light will flash if the parking brake doesn t release fully If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph 5 km h Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is ...

Страница 150: ...ed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds That s normal If the light stays on or comes on when you re driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the regular brake syst...

Страница 151: ... to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Transmission Temperature Gage If Equipped United States Canada If your vehicle has a heavy duty automatic transmission you will have a transmission temperature gage When your ignition is on the gage shows the temperature of the transmission fluid The normal operating range is from 100_F 38_C to about 265_F 130_C At approximately 265_F 130_C the message ce...

Страница 152: ...ehicle with the transmission temperature gage above the normal operating range you can damage the transmission This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures D Towing a trailer D Hot outside air temperatures D Hauling a large or heavy load D Low transmission fluid level D High trans...

Страница 153: ...when the Traction Assist System is active Slippery road conditions may exist if the LOW TRACTION light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly Traction Off Light If you have the Traction Assist System this light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition to RUN If the light doesn t come on then the system may require service have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if the system is...

Страница 154: ...ack on see Traction Assist System in the Index D If the Traction Assist System is affected by an engine related problem the system will turn off and the light will come on Have your vehicle serviced Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the f...

Страница 155: ...d Emission Inspection Maintenance test This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and the engine is not running If the light doesn t come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways D Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control ...

Страница 156: ...roperly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will caus...

Страница 157: ...d your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Gag...

Страница 158: ... vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Cruise Light If Equipped United States Canada The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index Tow Haul Light This message is displayed when the tow haul mode has been activated For more information see Tow Haul Mode in the Index...

Страница 159: ...e more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank D The gage goes back to E Empty when you turn off the ignition Message Center The message center is located on the left side of the instrument panel cluster It gives you important safety ...

Страница 160: ...ories such as the radio and the air conditioner TRANS FLUID HOT If you have an automatic transmission you have a transmission temperature warning display contained in the message center If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high the message center will display this message When the transmission enters the protection mode you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns When th...

Страница 161: ... transmission maintenance intervals TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE Your vehicle has a transmission over temperature display contained in the message center If this warning message is displayed pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so Set the parking brake and place the transmission in PARK P Idle the engine until the message center no longer displays a message If idling the engine does not...

Страница 162: ...n If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis see Scheduled Maintenance in the Index for the proper transmission maintenance intervals LOW COOLANT This message is displayed when the cooling system is low on coolant The engine may overheat See Engine Coolant in the Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can CHECK COOLANT TEMP This message is displayed whe...

Страница 163: ...e See Engine Overheating in the Index for further information CHECK ENG OIL PRESSURE This message is displayed when the engine oil pressure is low See Oil Pressure Gage in the Index for more information CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL This message is displayed when the engine oil level is low Once oil is added it may need time to drain and settle in the engine before this message will turn off It is best to l...

Страница 164: ...ay be a problem with the Passlock System Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your GM dealer SERVICE 4WD If Equipped If the SERVICE 4WD message comes on there may be a problem with the automatic transfer case and service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is ...

Страница 165: ... information see Autoridet in the Index CARGO DOOR AJAR This message is displayed when the rear liftglass liftgate or panel doors are ajar when the ignition is in RUN LOW FUEL This message is displayed when your vehicle is low on fuel Refer to the fuel gage for a better indication of the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank ...

Страница 166: ...tem 3 15 Audio Systems 3 15 Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button 3 15 Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons 3 15 AM FM Stereo 3 17 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player If Equipped 3 19 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 24 AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 28 Rear Seat Audio If Equip...

Страница 167: ...r through the instrument panel outlets BI LEVEL Air is delivered through the heater floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets The air flow can be divided between VENT and HEATER depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings HEATER This setting directs most of the warmed air through the heater floor outlets and the rest of the air is divided between the windshield defrost...

Страница 168: ...outlets BI LEVEL Air is delivered through the instrument panel outlets and the heater floor outlets The air flow can be divided between PANEL and HEATER depending upon where the knob is placed between the settings Pressing the A C button while in this mode causes cooler air to come out of the instrument panel outlets and warmer air to come out of the heater floor outlets HEATER This setting direct...

Страница 169: ...urned back on Pressing the RECIRCULATION button will cancel the OUTSIDE AIR button To return to normal operation and to prevent stale air be sure to return to OUTSIDE AIR In the BLEND mode outside air is forced to reduce window fogging If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed the LED indicator will flash three times indicating that forced outside air is activated and RECIRCULATION is not available T...

Страница 170: ...ob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the desired air temperature in your vehicle This knob will allow you to adjust the interior air temperature independent of the function knob setting Move the knob clockwise toward 82 for warmer air Move the knob counterclockwise toward 66 for cooler air When the system is set for automatic operation sensors will control the fan blower speed F...

Страница 171: ... if necessary With the automatic setting the air conditioning compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool the air In cold weather when the system senses the need for heat the airflow will be directed out the floor outlets As the interior temperature approaches a desired setting the blower speed will decrease To maintain interior comfort the airflow will adjust between the instrument panel ...

Страница 172: ...through the heater outlets The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging OUTSIDE AIR Press this button to force the system to use outside air Press it again to close off the outside air Pressing the OUTSIDE AIR button will cancel the RECIRCULATION button RECIRCULATION Press this button to limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful ...

Страница 173: ...u can send cooled or heated air to the rear of the vehicle Rear Air Conditioning Without Rear Heater If Equipped To increase and decrease the flow of cooled air to the rear vents turn the rotary knob to the blower speed you want The knob has three speed positions To increase the flow of cooled air turn the switch toward 3 To decrease the flow of cooled air turn it toward 1 To turn the fan off turn...

Страница 174: ...djust the right knob on the control panel Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent airflow or counterclockwise for headliner vent airflow Generally the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating The control knob can be set to any blend setting To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on the center of the control panel For warmer air turn the knob clockwi...

Страница 175: ...om the front control An OFF setting located on the front climate control panel also allows the driver to turn off the rear passenger seat controls from the front seat To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on the center of the control panel For warmer air turn the knob clockwise toward the red Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue for cooler air To regulate the airflow lo...

Страница 176: ...ction to reduce window fogging The A C button below the mode knob allows the air coming into your vehicle to be cooled This setting is useful for normal cooling on hot days When you use A C with the RECIRCULATION button pushed in turn off recirculation as soon as the vehicle reaches a comfortable interior temperature Maximum air conditioning performance is obtained by pressing the A C button the R...

Страница 177: ...to heat the passenger compartment The use of an engine coolant heater also reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating temperature For more information see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index Defogging and Defrosting On cool humid days use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows clear Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold condit...

Страница 178: ...amage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Air will flow through the instrument panel outlets Your vehicle s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving With the side windows closed...

Страница 179: ...does not completely shut off airflow Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the blower fan all the way to the right for a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ...

Страница 180: ...d hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display Press and hold MN until the correct minute appears on the display To display the clock with the ignition off press RECALL or HR MN and the time will be displayed for a few seconds There is an initial two second delay before the clock goes into the time set mode AM FM Stereo Playing the Radio VOLUME This knob turns the system on and off and co...

Страница 181: ...button the station you set will return 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton In addition to the four stations already set up to three more 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 SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoining buttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same ...

Страница 182: ...lower knob to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 TUNE Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations SEEK Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station PUSHBUTTONS The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 21 stations seven AM seven FM1 and seven FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press AM FM to se...

Страница 183: ... lever up or down to increase or decrease treble If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Adjusting the Speakers BAL Turn the control behind the upper knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Turn the control behind the lower knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position...

Страница 184: ...tape player To activate the bypass feature use the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Insert the adapter into the cassette slot 3 Within five seconds press and hold the REV and FWD buttons at the same time for three seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash showing that the cut tape detection feature is no longer active This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed AM ...

Страница 185: ...d position when you re not using it SEEK Press the right 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 seeking SCAN Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each stati...

Страница 186: ...isplay will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you may want to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them AUTO TONE Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard Each time you press the button the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC NE...

Страница 187: ... PROG 2 Press this button to switch from one side of the tape to the other NEXT 3 Press the NEXT button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection A minimum three second blank gap is required for the player to stop at the beginning of the selection The tape direction arrow will blink during the SEEK operation The sound will mute while searching for the next selection REV 4 Press this...

Страница 188: ...e to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player in the Index After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player ...

Страница 189: ...vel Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive If you don t want to use SCV turn the control all the way down Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicl...

Страница 190: ...r the AM FM1 or FM2 mode and then press P SCAN It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons Press P SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning to listen to a specific stored station P SCAN will light up on the display while in this mode If one of the stations stored on a pushbutton is too...

Страница 191: ...is knob to release it from its stored position Turn the control clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise for the rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Compact Disc PWR Press this knob to turn the system on You can also turn the system on when yo...

Страница 192: ...o resume playing RECALL Press this button to see what track is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long the CD has been playing that track Elapsed time is displayed in minutes and seconds The track number will also appear when a new track begins to play Press RECALL again to return to the time display AM FM While in the CD mode press this button to stop playing the CD and play th...

Страница 193: ...ven when the primary radio power is off VOL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it The upper VOL knob controls the upper headphone and the lower VOL knob controls the lower headphone AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 If the fr...

Страница 194: ...sette tape is playing press this button to go to the other side of the tape TAPE CD With a cassette tape CD in the player and the radio playing press this button to play a cassette tape CD Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape CD is playing The inactive tape CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Remote Compact Disc Player If Equipped If you have this option ...

Страница 195: ...Wait about an hour and try again D You are driving on a very rough road Please contact your dealership if any error recurs or cannot be corrected PREV 1 Press this button to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played Press PREV again to go to the previous track on the disc NEXT 3 Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc REV 4 Press and hold t...

Страница 196: ...s button once to play the compact disc To return to playing the radio press AM FM If both a cassette tape and CD are loaded press TAPE AUX to switch between the tape and compact disc EJECT Press this button on the remote player to eject a compact disc Theft Deterrent Feature If Equipped THEFTLOCKR is designed to discourage theft of your radio It works by using a secret code to disable all radio fu...

Страница 197: ...ll 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 8 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time th...

Страница 198: ...RY or RUN 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree with your code 6 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the secret code you have written down The displ...

Страница 199: ...e loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage D Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting D Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile tel...

Страница 200: ...e if it is the tape or the tape player at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player The recommended cleaning method for your cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealersh...

Страница 201: ...lay will flash for two seconds 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time When the cleaning cassette has been ejected the cut tape detection feature is active again You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cas...

Страница 202: ...y grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent you ca...

Страница 203: ...3 38 NOTES ...

Страница 204: ...icle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Assist System Option 4 11 Steering 4 13 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 15 Loss of Control 4 16 Off Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 4 31 Driving at Night 4 32 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 35 City Driving 4 36 Freeway Driving 4 37 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 38 Highway Hypnosis 4 38 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 40 Winter Driving 4 44 Recreationa...

Страница 205: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Страница 206: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much 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 pr...

Страница 207: ...me other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we 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 below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving sk...

Страница 208: ...l in a 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 CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and j...

Страница 209: ...en you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 k...

Страница 210: ...mp your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braki...

Страница 211: ...eels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed ...

Страница 212: ...gencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Traction Assist System Option Your vehicle may have a Traction Assist System TAS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system reduces engine power to limit...

Страница 213: ...s the rough surface slows down or stops the light will go off and TAS will be on again This is normal D A Traction Assist System problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service See Traction Off Light in the Index The Traction Assist System as delivered from the factory will automatically come on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you ...

Страница 214: ...off button Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is sub...

Страница 215: ...ls 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 come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls ...

Страница 216: ... a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that your ve...

Страница 217: ...ndicates it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic D Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following a larger vehicle Also ...

Страница 218: ...iver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and 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 da...

Страница 219: ... traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt...

Страница 220: ...he front bumper lower air dam is held in place by a series of push pins located around the lower edge of the front bumper The push pins are accessible from underneath the front bumper The following steps must be performed on each of the push pins to remove the air dam 1 Insert the blade portion of a flat blade screwdriver into the push pin slot and pull downward until the push pin snaps loose 2 Wh...

Страница 221: ...oper air flow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front of your vehicle to be damaged Always be sure to replace the front bumper air dam when you re finished off road driving To replace the lower air dam 1 Line up each push pin with its intended retainer and push the washer portion of the push pin towards the retainer until it locks into place 2 Push the flat end ...

Страница 222: ...heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can D Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain doesn t toss things around CAUTION D Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the ...

Страница 223: ...he vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It s also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the oth...

Страница 224: ...of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping ...

Страница 225: ...erceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Driving on Off Road Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can a...

Страница 226: ... if you don t know It s the smart way to find out D Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill you need to take some special steps D Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel D Get a smooth start up the hill and t...

Страница 227: ...t do First here s what you should do D Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parking brake D If your engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE R D If your engine has stopped running you ll need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake sti...

Страница 228: ...straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling I try to back down the hill and decide I just can t do it What should I do A Set the parking brake put your transmission in PARK P and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N when you leave the...

Страница 229: ...es lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control Q Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill A Yes These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident D When driving downhill avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill A hill that s not too steep to drive down may be too steep to...

Страница 230: ...a downhill slide or a rollover D Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over D Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill w...

Страница 231: ...ing on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you re crossing an incline be sure you and your passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over CAUTION Getting out on the d...

Страница 232: ...ction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under th...

Страница 233: ...h away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Don t drive through rushing water See Driving Through Water in the Index for more information on driving through water After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand hav...

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

Страница 235: ...ract repeatedly Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it s easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and aren t even aware of it Driv...

Страница 236: ...hrough large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a ca...

Страница 237: ...r vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and the other vehi...

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

Страница 239: ...you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust...

Страница 240: ...ey Wear 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 dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check b...

Страница 241: ... leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road int...

Страница 242: ...TION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lowe...

Страница 243: ... reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between your tire...

Страница 244: ...anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index D Allow greater following distance on any slippery road D Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an othe...

Страница 245: ...summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing t...

Страница 246: ...as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close...

Страница 247: ... drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground In rare cases when it s unavoidable that a two wheel drive vehicle is to be towed with all four wheels on the ground the prope...

Страница 248: ...to PARK P D Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle D Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N See Four Wheel Drive in the Index for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your vehicle D Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle D Turn the ignition to OFF The OFF position unlocks the steering column and red...

Страница 249: ...ion Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either ...

Страница 250: ...eight on the front and rear axles does not exceed their respective axle ratings NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued D For the front axle if more cargo or passengers need to be carried appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle and properly secured D Total vehicle weight must not exceed the GVW rating D See your dealer for advice and information about using a snow plow on you...

Страница 251: ...urn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly D Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats D Don t leave an unsecured child restrai...

Страница 252: ...e front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right hand corner of the tire certification label as shown in this example In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory is adding to the front axle use the following formula W x A W B W B Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle Where W Weight of added accessory A Distance that the accessory is in fr...

Страница 253: ...al Vehicle Reserve Capacity This is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers It is the amount of weight you can add to your vehicle before reaching your GVWR The reserve capacity numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your truck can carry If you are unsure of your truck s front rear or total weight go to a ...

Страница 254: ...s part and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle 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 If yours was built with trailering options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle...

Страница 255: ...e This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads D You should tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer it s better not to use FIFTH 5 gear Just drive in F...

Страница 256: ...speed control of the vehicle is desired Operating the vehicle in tow haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage However there is no benefit to the selection of tow haul when the vehicle is unloaded Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy Tow haul is recommended only when pulling a...

Страница 257: ...82 kg Weight distributing hitch tongue weight 10 to 15 of hitch pulling weight 1 200 lbs 544 kg maximum K 1500 4WD Engine Trans Axle Ratio Max Trailer Wt 4800 V8 3 73 6 800 lbs 3 084 kg 4 10 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg 5300 V8 3 73 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg 4 10 8 800 lbs 3 992 kg 5300 V8 3 73 7 800 lbs 3 538 kg Suburban Yukon XL 4 10 8 800 lbs 3 992 kg Weight distributing hitch tongue weight 10 to 15 of hitch pu...

Страница 258: ...railer Wt 6000 V8 3 73 8 100 lbs 3 674 kg Suburban Yukon XL 4 10 10 100 lbs 4 581 kg Weight distributing hitch tongue weight 10 to 15 of hitch pulling weight 1 200 lbs 544 kg maximum You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited ...

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

Страница 260: ...riving Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer For trailers up to 5 000 lbs 2 270 kg you may attach the...

Страница 261: ...s the fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust in the Index To maximize ...

Страница 262: ...g This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden tu...

Страница 263: ... sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts ...

Страница 264: ... into PARK P 5 If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL N 6 Release the regular brakes CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured T...

Страница 265: ...n are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipp...

Страница 266: ...Battery Feed D Dark Blue Trailer Brake If you need to upgrade your vehicle to heavy duty trailering a brake controller harness is available from your dealer Heavy Duty Trailer Wiring Package If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with the seven wire trailer towing harness This harness with a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer connector that is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform if equip...

Страница 267: ...are included with this trailering package See Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness later in this section If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness This harness is included with the heavy duty trailer wiring package The harness is for an electric trailer brake contr...

Страница 268: ...When operating a power winch always leave the transmission in NEUTRAL N Use the regular brakes set the parking brake or block the wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling Step Bumper Pad If your vehicle has a rear step bumper it may be equipped with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper If you will be using the bumper to tow a trailer you must remove the center cutout circle to install the t...

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Страница 270: ...s that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 18 Engine Fan Noise 5 18 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 19 Changing a Flat Tire 5 31 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Страница 271: ...way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps 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 To turn off the flashers press the button until the first click and release When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can use them to warn ...

Страница 272: ...ty to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is ...

Страница 273: ...ing brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put the transmission in PARK P If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks ...

Страница 274: ...our vehicle has air conditioning the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION 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 battery ...

Страница 275: ...e terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive termina...

Страница 276: ...esn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one 9 When connecting the cable be sure it is not near any engine parts that will move 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a fe...

Страница 277: ... to you or others D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it D Use only the correct hooks NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment t...

Страница 278: ... 80 km You cannot tow your vehicle using sling type equipment Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance in the Index Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage in the Index In addition you will find a LOW COOLANT CHECK COOLANT TEMP ENGINE...

Страница 279: ...rom an overheated engine can burn you badly even if 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 everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be bad...

Страница 280: ...an air conditioner and it s on turn it off 3 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 4 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive no...

Страница 281: ...ing the auxiliary electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank surge tank tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at or above the FILL COLD mark ...

Страница 282: ...r warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to the system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first...

Страница 283: ...re cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait...

Страница 284: ...d get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains e...

Страница 285: ...upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FILL COLD mark ...

Страница 286: ...r hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FILL COLD mark 5 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight ...

Страница 287: ...gages If a Tire Goes Flat It s unusual for a tire to blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot...

Страница 288: ... injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transmission to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn off the engine 4 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehi...

Страница 289: ...to retain the tool kit To remove it turn the wing nut counterclockwise 3 To release the bottle jack from it s holder turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head 4 The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can be removed by turning the wing nut counterclockwise You ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare tire A Ho...

Страница 290: ... Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire 4 When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the...

Страница 291: ...5 22 Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions as needed Attach the jack handle to the jack Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head to the lifting point ...

Страница 292: ...to remain with the center cap Remove the center cap If the wheel has a smooth center piece place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts Don t remove the wheel nuts yet ...

Страница 293: ... plow to the front of your vehicle lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle...

Страница 294: ... head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit back underneath the rear of the vehicle ...

Страница 295: ...r a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come l...

Страница 296: ...of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each wheel nut by hand using the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub Front Position Rear Position 1500 Series Rear Position 2500 Series 6 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Lower the jack completely ...

Страница 297: ...se the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque See Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel n...

Страница 298: ...rd 2 Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft 4 Raise the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening 5 Raise the tire fully against the underside o...

Страница 299: ...nd the jack storage cover in the left rear side panel just below the speaker and tighten adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in mounting bracket For Suburban Yukon XL Models 1 Return the tool kit jack tools and gloves to the tool bag 2 Assemble wheel chocks and bottle jack together with the wingnut and retaining hook 3 Position behind the jack storage cover in the left rear side pa...

Страница 300: ... could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you re stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting y...

Страница 301: ...d press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle in the I...

Страница 302: ...hicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty ...

Страница 303: ...5 34 NOTES ...

Страница 304: ...ngine Oil 6 14 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 6 16 Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped 6 17 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 20 Rear Axle 6 21 Four Wheel Drive 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 25 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 28 Brakes 6 32 Battery 6 32 Bulb Replacement 6 36 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 36 Tires 6 45 Appearance Care 6 46 Cl...

Страница 305: ... to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle may have an air bag system If it does see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index before attempting to do your own service work You...

Страница 306: ...ar unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emissio...

Страница 307: ...service station operator whether or not the fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service To provide cleaner air...

Страница 308: ...ny 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 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Filling Your Tank CAUTION Gasoline vapor is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very ba...

Страница 309: ...ites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill gasoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the ...

Страница 310: ...k and emissions system may be damaged See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others D Dispense gasoline only into ...

Страница 311: ... careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine Hood Release To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle located under and to the left of the steering wheel Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located just to the passenger s side of the center of the grill Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are...

Страница 312: ...Coolant Surge Tank C Air Filter Restriction Indicator D Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped F Engine Oil Fill G Fan H Remote Negative Terminal GND I Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J Remote Positive Terminal K Brake Fluid Reservoir L Underhood Electrical Center M Battery N Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir ...

Страница 313: ... oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is located on the passenger s side of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level Pull out the dipstick and ...

Страница 314: ...the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800 5300 and 6000 V8 engines is located on the passenger s side engine valve cover Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Pus...

Страница 315: ...ute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Страница 316: ...mmended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil This is not based on mileage but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature When the computer has calculated that the oil needs changing the GM Oil Life Systemtwill indicate that a...

Страница 317: ... oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engin...

Страница 318: ...nd remove the filter out of the air cleaner housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 2 Clean the filter sealing surface and the filter housing 3 Install the new filter 4 Install the cover and tighten the screws on the air cleaner cover Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Owner Checks and Services in the Index ...

Страница 319: ...driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger compartment air filter The filter is located under the instrument panel below the glove compartment To replace the passenger compartment air filter 1 If your vehicle is equipped with an access panel located under the center of the instrument panel remove the bolts on it to take out the panel Because ...

Страница 320: ...ne or more of these conditions D In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher D In hilly or mountainous terrain D When doing frequent trailer towing D Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 100 000 miles 166 000 km See Scheduled Maintenance Serv...

Страница 321: ... Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours 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 10_C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you must perform a hot check before adding flui...

Страница 322: ...n rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross hatched area for a hot check 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then fli...

Страница 323: ...OTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty D After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check D When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the...

Страница 324: ...pply to four wheel drive vehicles However they have two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant See Periodic Maintenance Inspections in the Index How to Check Lubricant Automatic Transfer Case If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubrica...

Страница 325: ...ature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOLR engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000 miles 2...

Страница 326: ...hs whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOLR is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOLR coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this coolant mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain wa...

Страница 327: ...roper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system These can be harmful Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located on the passenger s side of the engine compartment CAUTION Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pre...

Страница 328: ... hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank NOTICE Your coolant surge tank pressure cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap an...

Страница 329: ... compartment cool down wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the FULL COLD mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to...

Страница 330: ...NOTICE D When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for...

Страница 331: ...work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine...

Страница 332: ... not over the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system you...

Страница 333: ...pill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the 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 br...

Страница 334: ...ere is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM ...

Страница 335: ... tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods For your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index To reprogram your sunroof see Sunroof also in the Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your GM dealership service department Before you replace a...

Страница 336: ...igh Beam Headlamp 2 Pull the headlamp lens assembly out 3 Unplug the electrical connector 4 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp lens assembly 5 Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands 6 Plug in the electrical connector 7 Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle I...

Страница 337: ...lease lever turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal lens housing 5 Remove the bulb from the bulb socket 6 Put the new bulb into the bulb socket Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands 7 Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Put the turn signal housing back onto the vehicle placing the hook and post...

Страница 338: ...s screwdriver to remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 2 Remove the lamp assembly 3 Lift the lens off the lamp assembly 4 Pull the bulb straight out from the socket 5 Put a new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight 6 Reinstall the lens and the lens seal ...

Страница 339: ...Index Here s how to remove the Shephard s Hook type To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly 1 Lift the wiper arm and rotate the blade until it is facing away from the windshield 2 Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver s side of the vehicle 3 Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2 Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading t...

Страница 340: ...t the recommended pressure D Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification Tire label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than ...

Страница 341: ...can t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000 miles 10 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your...

Страница 342: ...hown on the Certification Tire label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an em...

Страница 343: ...or location of the damage 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 each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get ones with that same TPC Spec number That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to...

Страница 344: ...ad shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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 ca...

Страница 345: ... to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel ...

Страница 346: ...place it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your 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 ori...

Страница 347: ...nt If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE If your vehicle has P265 75R16 LT265 75R16 P265 70R16 or P265 70R17 size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditio...

Страница 348: ...iving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be 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 manufactu...

Страница 349: ...ead the instructions on the cleaner label D Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set D Carefully scrape off any excess stain D Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn D If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum a...

Страница 350: ... water and allow to dry completely 3 If a stain remains follow instructions for Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth D Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once D Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and a vinyl leather cleaner See your dealer for this p...

Страница 351: ...en GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an elec...

Страница 352: ...Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the vehicle well removing all soap residue completely You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning ag...

Страница 353: ...eep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim...

Страница 354: ... may damage the paint finish and tires 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 Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips ...

Страница 355: ...rbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM wi...

Страница 356: ... plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone...

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

Страница 358: ...e to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow etc be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away ...

Страница 359: ...river s side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor which is mounted to the fuse block access door To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door These can be used to re...

Страница 360: ...er Seat Circuit Breaker TURN Exterior Lamps Turn Signals Hazard Lamps UNLOCK Power Door Locks NAME Usage HTR A C Climate Control System WS WPR Windshield Wipers IGN 1 Ignition Instrument Panel AIR BAG Air Bag MIR LOCK Power Mirrors Power Door Locks DR LOCK Power Door Locks PWR WDO Power Window Circuit Breaker UNLOCK Power Door Lock Relay IGN 0 PRND321 Display Odometer VCM PCM SEO IGN Special Equip...

Страница 361: ... Usage SEO Special Equipment Option HTD ST Heated Seats HDLNR Headliner VANITY Headliner Wiring TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring PWR ST Power Seats YE9 Not Used UPF Upfitter PARK LAMP Parking Lamps FRT PRK EXPT Not Used SPARE 2 Not Used PUDDLE LP Not Used SL RIDE Not Used SPARE 3 Not Used INADV PWR Interior Lights Feed CTSY LP Courtesy Lamps CEL PHONE Cellular Telephone Wiring ...

Страница 362: ...artment near the battery Lift the cover for access to the fuse relay block You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor The fuse extractor is located in the underhood electrical center To remove fuses if you don t have a fuse extractor hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out ...

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Страница 364: ... Ignition Fuel Controls INJ B Ignition Fuel Controls Relay STARTER Starter Relay PARK LP Parking Lamps Name Usage FRT HVAC Climate Control System STOP LP Exterior Lamps Stoplamps ECM 1 VCM PCM CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp VEH STOP Stoplamps Cruise Control TRL B U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring INJ A Fuel Controls Ignition RR HVAC Rear HVAC VEH B U Vehicle Backup Lamps ENG 1 Engine Controls Cani...

Страница 365: ... Daytime Running Lamps Relay HTD MIR Heated Mirrors LT HDLP Left Headlamps Name Usage A C Air Conditioning AUX PWR Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary Power Outlets SEO 2 Special Equipment Option Power Power Seats Aux Roof Mnt Lamp SEO 1 Special Equipment Option Power Aux Roof Mnt Lamp Cell Phone DRL Daytime Running Lamps A C A C Relay FOG LP Fog Lamps FOG LP Fog Lamps Relay RADIO Audio System Instrument ...

Страница 366: ...Used HORN Horn CTSY LP Interior Lamps RR WPR Rear Wipers TBC Body Control Module Remote Keyless Entry Headlamps Replacement Bulbs Low Beam Headlamps 2 9006 High Beam Headlamps 2 9005 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 2 3157K X Front Marker Lamp 2 194 Front Parking and Turn Lamp 2 3157N A Rear Marker Lamp Taillamp and Stop Lamp 2 3157 Rear Turn Lamp 2 3157 Back up Lamp 2 3157 For replacement bulbs not list...

Страница 367: ...ents Engine Type VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4800 V8 V 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 5300 V8 T 0 060 inches 1 52 mm VORTEC 6000 V8 U 0 060 inches 1 52 mm Wheels and Tires Model Description Torque C K 1500 6 bolts 14 mm 140 lb ft 190 N m C K 2500 8 bolts 14 mm 140 lb ft 190 N m Tire Pressure See the Certification Tire label on the rear edge of the driver s door or the incomplete vehicle document i...

Страница 368: ...t and rear A C 15 8 quarts 15 0 L VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with front A C 14 4 quarts 13 7 L VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with front and rear A C 15 8 quarts 15 0 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic 15 8 quarts 15 0 L VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic with engine oil cooler 15 4 quarts 14 6 L Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler Add one liter if equip...

Страница 369: ...dex Engine VIN Quantity with Filter VORTEC 4800 V8 V 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 5300 V8 T 6 0 quarts 5 7 L VORTEC 6000 V8 U 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Oil filter should be changed at every oil change Fuel Tank Capacity Approximate Type Quantity 4 Door Utility 26 0 U S gallons 98 4 L Suburban Yukon XL 1500 Series 32 5 U S gallons 123 0 L Suburban Yukon XL 2500 Series 38 5 U S gallons 147 6 L ...

Страница 370: ...ications VIN Code V T U Oil Filter PF59 PF59 PF59 Engine Air Cleaner Filter A1519C A1519C A1518C Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 52485513 52485513 52485513 PCV Valve CV948C CV948C CV948C Spark Plugs 41 952 41 952 41 952 Fuel Filter GF626 GF626 GF626 Wiper Blades Front 15706394 15706394 15706394 Wiper Blade Type Front ITTA ITTA ITTA Wiper Blade Length Front 22 inches 56 0 cm 22 inches 56 0 cm ...

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Страница 372: ...e services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 16 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 21 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 23 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 26 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Страница 373: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Страница 374: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service ...

Страница 375: ...r dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced ...

Страница 376: ...c Maintenance Inspections following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated inter...

Страница 377: ...nd filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears Remember to reset the Oil Life System when the oil and filter have been changed See Oil Life System in the Index for information on resetting An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis compone...

Страница 378: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ...

Страница 379: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8 ...

Страница 380: ...5 000 Miles 25 000 km j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informati...

Страница 381: ...ront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more oft...

Страница 382: ...miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty...

Страница 383: ... Emission Control Service See footnote j Inspect Evaporative Control System 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 Emission Control Service See footnote 67 500 Miles 112 500 km j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals...

Страница 384: ...elocity joints and axle seals for leaking j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000 Miles 150 000 km j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Check rear front axle fluid level and add fluid as neede...

Страница 385: ...s 166 000 km j Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service j Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses s...

Страница 386: ...ect Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve An Emission Control Service 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j 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 Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service ACTUAL SERVICE...

Страница 387: ...l and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshiel...

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

Страница 389: ...A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check the system and repair if needed At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compartment hinges outer liftgate handle pivot points rear door detent link roller mechanism...

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

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

Страница 392: ...ion Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fum...

Страница 393: ...axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation More frequent lubrication may be required on off road use Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake...

Страница 394: ...use only GM GoodwrenchR DEX COOLR or HavolineR DEX COOLR Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM Part No 12345347 or equivalent DOT 3 B...

Страница 395: ...ting GM Specification 9986115 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Automatic Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Fluid GM Part No 12378396 Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One Piece Propshaft Spline Two Wheel Drive with Auto Trans Spline Lubricant Special Lubricant GM Part No 12345879 or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830 Rear Driveline Center Spline Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985 or equivalent ...

Страница 396: ...iftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 or equivalent Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon SuperlubeR GM Part No 12371287 or equivalent ...

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

Страница 398: ...7 27 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 399: ...7 28 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Страница 400: ...Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Roadside Assistance 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 8 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporting Safety Defects to Gen...

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

Страница 402: ...he vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting GMC please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors a...

Страница 403: ... program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TT...

Страница 404: ...oll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource inf...

Страница 405: ... 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 Emergency Towing Service Towing to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will be covered Deluxe Trip Routing Custom made computerized highlighted maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided free of charge Maps i...

Страница 406: ... or mileage Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance at 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Roadside Assistance prompt to reach a qualified representative who can assist you Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the following information when your call is received D Vehicle Identification Number VIN D Name and home address D Telephone number and location from which you are calling D Location lic...

Страница 407: ...ted If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GMC helps minimize your inconvenience ...

Страница 408: ...le Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Cou...

Страница 409: ...annot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Страница 410: ... Box 436008 Pontiac MI 48343 6008 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Owner s manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telephone...

Страница 411: ...on about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year a...

Страница 412: ...0 00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM GMC ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S...

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