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(A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of
letters and numbers used to define a particular
tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and
service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration
later in this section for more detail.

(B) Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC
Spec): 
Original equipment tires designed to GM’s
specific tire performance criteria have a TPC
specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC
specifications meet or exceed all federal safety
guidelines.

(C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can
be carried and the maximum pressure needed to
support that load when used in a dual configuration. For
information on recommended tire pressure see
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-71 and Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-29
.

LT-Metric Tire

5-64

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Страница 1: ...dio System s 3 38 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 29 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 4 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 9 All Wheel Driv...

Страница 2: ...nual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No X2410 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 06 24 03 All Rights Reserved Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of th...

Страница 3: ...CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read...

Страница 4: ...bels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols used on your vehicle are shown along with...

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

Страница 6: ...Model Reference This manual covers these models Cargo Van Passenger Van vi...

Страница 7: ...estraint Systems 1 44 Where to Put the Restraint 1 47 Top Strap 1 48 Top Strap Anchor Location 1 50 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children LATCH System 1 52 Securing a Child Restraint Designed...

Страница 8: ...en you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward using the lever located under the front of the seat Move the seat...

Страница 9: ...ar of the seat cushion raise or lower the lever located toward the rear of the vehicle To move the entire seat backwards forward or up or down move the center knob Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has th...

Страница 10: ...he seatback You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it Pull up on the lever lean forward and the seatback will go to an...

Страница 11: ...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...

Страница 12: ...of the vehicle until it locks into place To raise the seatback unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the lever while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback Move the seatback into the upr...

Страница 13: ...the safety belt 2 If you have a safety belt guide on your seat pull the safety belt all the way out through the guide 3 To store the safety belt while the second row bench seat is removed pull the bel...

Страница 14: ...me The latches are near the floor on the rear legs of the seat 6 Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins Then pull the whole seat back to remove the seat f...

Страница 15: ...Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat CAUTION A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or...

Страница 16: ...the belt through the guide before reattaching the lap shoulder belt to the side of the seat The release hole should be facing outward If you installed the safety belt with the release hole facing inw...

Страница 17: ...at toward the passenger s side to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place The center bench se...

Страница 18: ...osition For details about headrests see Head Restraints on page 1 5 Bucket Seats Your vehicle may have rear bucket seats with an adjustment release bar located under the front of the seats These seats...

Страница 19: ...r killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to rid...

Страница 20: ...en buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed...

Страница 21: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 15...

Страница 22: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 16...

Страница 23: ...de down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety...

Страница 24: ...erly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child...

Страница 25: ...r had to 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 would be less likely to slide under...

Страница 26: ...to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without pushing in to make sure...

Страница 27: ...loose It will not 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 T...

Страница 28: ...n 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 se...

Страница 29: ...red if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and...

Страница 30: ...riously 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...

Страница 31: ...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 w...

Страница 32: ...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 i...

Страница 33: ...o wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 18 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for one thing If...

Страница 34: ...To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety B...

Страница 35: ...e vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt These positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how...

Страница 36: ...rt tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies f...

Страница 37: ...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 fit against your body To unla...

Страница 38: ...omfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head Here is how to...

Страница 39: ...c cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Страница 40: ...elt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealer will order you an extender It s free When you go in to o...

Страница 41: ...der belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thi...

Страница 42: ...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...

Страница 43: ...his 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 p...

Страница 44: ...ildren up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints Young children sho...

Страница 45: ...en who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children but n...

Страница 46: ...will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a part...

Страница 47: ...ted by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Cargo Vans CAUTION Children who are up against or ver...

Страница 48: ...ints However infants who should be restrained in a rear facing child restraint cannot ride safely in this vehicle CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older...

Страница 49: ...ding in a vehicle A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby wil...

Страница 50: ...or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against...

Страница 51: ...es such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and...

Страница 52: ...h strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has stra...

Страница 53: ...r killed if the right front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child rest...

Страница 54: ...n or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap or top tet...

Страница 55: ...be placed If you have an adjustable head restraint route the top strap under it CAUTION Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint...

Страница 56: ...AUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close t...

Страница 57: ...of the seat leg for each outboard seating position of the second row For the third row an anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion near the top rear of the seat leg for the right outb...

Страница 58: ...nchors A in the second row of seats In a seven passenger van the anchors are located in each of the bucket seats in the second row In an eight passenger van the anchors are located in the driver and p...

Страница 59: ...der to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint designed for that system With this system use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle s safety belts to secure a child restraint...

Страница 60: ...and also the instructions in this manual Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1 Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use where the bottom of the seatback...

Страница 61: ...System on page 1 52 in the Index See Top Strap on page 1 48 if the child restraint has one There is no top strap anchor at the third row driver side position Do not secure a child seat in this positi...

Страница 62: ...e the child in the child restraint 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...

Страница 63: ...acing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is...

Страница 64: ...ositions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored or if the instructions that came with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored If your child restraint do...

Страница 65: ...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 res...

Страница 66: ...ing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air ba...

Страница 67: ...ur 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 Manual Seats on page 1 2 2 Put the restraint on the s...

Страница 68: ...ulder belt back into the retractor 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 b...

Страница 69: ...t even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags...

Страница 70: ...taining control of the vehicle CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protect...

Страница 71: ...ymbol The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3 26 for more information Where Are the...

Страница 72: ...air bag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear Don t put anything bet...

Страница 73: ...signed to inflate in rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply...

Страница 74: ...ything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates After an air bag inflates it quickly de...

Страница 75: ...modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records informati...

Страница 76: ...rvice manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 12 CAUTION For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected an air bag can still inflate d...

Страница 77: ...of the air bag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step T...

Страница 78: ...nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more sever crash the you need new parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may me...

Страница 79: ...s 2 17 Starting Your Engine 2 19 Engine Coolant Heater 2 20 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 21 All Wheel Drive 2 24 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into Park P 2 25 Shifting Out of Park P 2 27 Parking...

Страница 80: ...the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not...

Страница 81: ...with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any...

Страница 82: ...2X Press the REAR button twice within three seconds to unlock the rear hatch or cargo doors The parking lamps will flash and the interior lights will go on If the engine is running the automatic trans...

Страница 83: ...ge the battery Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery do the...

Страница 84: ...xtreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or st...

Страница 85: ...u to program your power door locks Your vehicle left the factory programmed to have all the doors lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK P All of the doors will unlock when the s...

Страница 86: ...or panel once and then the unlock side twice All doors lock None of the doors unlock Press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel once and then the unlock side three times No doors l...

Страница 87: ...oward the front of the door The other label is located on the front of the sliding door near the security door lock This feature prevents passengers from opening the sliding side door from the inside...

Страница 88: ...2 Move the lever all the way down CAUTION If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade 15 percent or more the door may not stay open and could slam shut possibly injuring someone To make sure...

Страница 89: ...e rear door first Grasp the handle and pull the door open To open the driver s side rear door pull on the latch release handle located on the inside of the door To close the rear doors close the drive...

Страница 90: ...ell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the rear glass open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rea...

Страница 91: ...l unlock You may also use the keyless entry system described earlier The hatch can be opened or closed without a key if the door lock system is unlocked To open the hatch unlock it then press the butt...

Страница 92: ...by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weat...

Страница 93: ...u to lower the window without holding the switch Press the down arrow on the driver s window switch marked AUTO briefly to activate the express down feature The express down feature can be interrupted...

Страница 94: ...ered with fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes wait unt...

Страница 95: ...t 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline eve...

Страница 96: ...key is all the way in If none of this works then your vehicle needs service C OFF This position lets you turn off the engine Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off fo...

Страница 97: ...f the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal...

Страница 98: ...et CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cor...

Страница 99: ...or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on p...

Страница 100: ...engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure...

Страница 101: ...tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold t...

Страница 102: ...t the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on To re...

Страница 103: ...engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are pulling...

Страница 104: ...the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running...

Страница 105: ...e 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 syst...

Страница 106: ...consciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was...

Страница 107: ...a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 24 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PAR...

Страница 108: ...outside rearview mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle from a comfortable driving position You can fold the mirrors inward before ente...

Страница 109: ...rsal transmitter and receiver provides a way to replace up to three hand held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators garage door openers entry door locks security systems and hom...

Страница 110: ...nd objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installe...

Страница 111: ...tor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly pre...

Страница 112: ...in the train learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under Programming HomeLink Individual buttons can not be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Sing...

Страница 113: ...ur front storage compartment glove box is at the center of the engine cover To open the compartment press the two tabs together and pull If you have rear storage compartments pull up on the lid to ope...

Страница 114: ...ding lamps a compartment for a garage door opener a trip computer a temperature and compass display and a storage compartment for sunglasses The reading lamps trip computer temperature and compass dis...

Страница 115: ...Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener 1 To install the garage door opener first open the compartment door by...

Страница 116: ...artment door closed when you press the button Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs as needed until the opener operates properly 6 Now with the compartment door closed p...

Страница 117: ...n on If the outside temperature is 37 F 3 C or lower the display will toggle between the word ICE and the current temperature every eight seconds This is a warning to the driver that road conditions m...

Страница 118: ...until your zone number appears on the display 5 Press MODE to enter your zone number Your variance is now set and the display will return to the COMP TEMP mode TRIP Once in the TRIP mode pressing the...

Страница 119: ...cle The luggage carrier has side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo Be sure the cargo is properly loaded Follow these guidelines Carrying small heavy loads on the roof is not re...

Страница 120: ...ing your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the lug...

Страница 121: ...t 3 26 Air Bag Readiness Light 3 26 Charging System Light 3 27 Voltmeter Gage 3 28 Brake System Warning Light 3 28 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 29 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 3 30 Malfun...

Страница 122: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 2...

Страница 123: ...ystem on page 3 18 H Climate Control System See Climate Control System on page 3 18 I Rear A C Control See Rear Heating System on page 3 21 J Rear Heater Control See Rear Heating System on page 3 21 K...

Страница 124: ...The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in Press the button to ma...

Страница 125: ...l A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle The lever th...

Страница 126: ...ions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the in...

Страница 127: ...turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the center position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the w...

Страница 128: ...d to OFF the shorter the delay will be For fewer wipes choose a setting closer to LOW Use this setting for light rain and snow Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If...

Страница 129: ...every nine seconds To wash the window push in on the switch Window washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is released The wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to th...

Страница 130: ...heavy traffic 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 Do not use cruise control on sl...

Страница 131: ...to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher...

Страница 132: ...o maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to...

Страница 133: ...ther lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also dim Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel...

Страница 134: ...automatic mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day...

Страница 135: ...and then to RUN again As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control The thumbwheel for this feature is located...

Страница 136: ...s the button again and return it to the out position With the button in this position the dome lamps will come on when you open a door Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome court...

Страница 137: ...e lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be...

Страница 138: ...tlets 6 Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the outboard outlets for the side windows and some air directed to the windshield A C Air Conditioning Th...

Страница 139: ...m the windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions The temperature knob should be in the red area and the fan control toward high Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid t...

Страница 140: ...y any ice snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle Use of non GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance...

Страница 141: ...el up or down to increase or decrease the amount of heated air sent to the rear seating area Rear Air Conditioning System Your vehicle may have a rear air conditioning system that allows you to adjust...

Страница 142: ...turn off the fan Setting the Temperature To increase or decrease the temperature for the entire vehicle use the center knob located on the main climate control panel The air conditioning system on th...

Страница 143: ...on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happe...

Страница 144: ...s 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 ve used and many other things you ll need to know to drive safely and econo...

Страница 145: ...new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the...

Страница 146: ...adiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol The system checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells y...

Страница 147: ...ht 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 Charging System Light This...

Страница 148: ...ld correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power You can only drive for a short time with the readings in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all...

Страница 149: ...ad to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake sys...

Страница 150: ...your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 29 Malfunction Indicator Lamp S...

Страница 151: ...y your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Perfo...

Страница 152: ...ehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap See Filling Your Tank on page 5 7 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed...

Страница 153: ...Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not working properly...

Страница 154: ...A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine...

Страница 155: ...stem Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your GM dealer Service All Wheel Drive Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show y...

Страница 156: ...ou are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Fuel Gage The f...

Страница 157: ...more or a little less fuel to fill up than the gage shows The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning...

Страница 158: ...le find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Your vehicle has a feature called...

Страница 159: ...dio stations o SEEK p Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there o SCAN p Press both SCAN arrows at the same time SCAN will appear on the display The...

Страница 160: ...3 Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time within five seconds Whenever you press the same two pushbuttons the station you set will return 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the To...

Страница 161: ...compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive SCV automatically increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you d...

Страница 162: ...his button again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will scan only to the preset stations that are in the selected band and only to those with a strong signal Setting Preset...

Страница 163: ...to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers FADE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers Return these knobs to their sto...

Страница 164: ...splay Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play 3 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once the player will continue moving fo...

Страница 165: ...llowing reasons It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smooth the CD should play The CD is dirty scratched...

Страница 166: ...ed on You may operate the rear seat audio functions even when the front seat radio power is off VOL Volume Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume Push th...

Страница 167: ...et radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press this button again to stop scanning T...

Страница 168: ...4 pushbuttons at the same time Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press MN...

Страница 169: ...ur code contact your dealership Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press...

Страница 170: ...is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling CDs Pick up CDs...

Страница 171: ...4 13 Driving at Night 4 14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 16 City Driving 4 19 Freeway Driving 4 20 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 21 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 22 Winter Dri...

Страница 172: ...ons are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It is the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the veh...

Страница 173: ...tes nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medi...

Страница 174: ...ill have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a wo...

Страница 175: ...answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collis...

Страница 176: ...your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that is only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with a...

Страница 177: ...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...

Страница 178: ...out 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 compute...

Страница 179: ...ne of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engin...

Страница 180: ...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...

Страница 181: ...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...

Страница 182: ...is 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 Do not get too clos...

Страница 183: ...le to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires me...

Страница 184: ...rol more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes...

Страница 185: ...t down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to...

Страница 186: ...wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harde...

Страница 187: ...id puddles But if you can not try to slow down before you hit them CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose co...

Страница 188: ...eep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you...

Страница 189: ...y map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See...

Страница 190: ...he 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 traf...

Страница 191: ...to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to he...

Страница 192: ...ave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ve...

Страница 193: ...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 would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going dow...

Страница 194: ...ve 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 secur...

Страница 195: ...lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry...

Страница 196: ...on help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing or wrap a b...

Страница 197: ...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...

Страница 198: ...our vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehic...

Страница 199: ...nd or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground Your vehicle was not designed to...

Страница 200: ...hicle capacity weight The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle For more information on tires a...

Страница 201: ...pacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capac...

Страница 202: ...on Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 lbs 453 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 91 kg 5 1000 lbs 453 kg C Available Cargo Weight 0 lbs 0 kg Refer to your vehicle s tire and loadin...

Страница 203: ...d 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...

Страница 204: ...ve a seat folded down unless you need to Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification Tire label This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry Be sure to include the weig...

Страница 205: ...g options as many are it s ready for heavier trailers But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel...

Страница 206: ...control of vehicle speed while requiring less throttle pedal activity Press the button on the end of the shift lever to turn tow haul mode on and off While activated the indicator light on the instrum...

Страница 207: ...9 500 4309 10 000 4536 The Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversion The GCWR...

Страница 208: ...rcent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum of 200 lbs 92 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight...

Страница 209: ...h and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you re driving You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh...

Страница 210: ...and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailer brake system can tap into your...

Страница 211: ...ulates the air inside your vehicle See Climate Control System in the Index Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your...

Страница 212: ...ome in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won...

Страница 213: ...similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you...

Страница 214: ...Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic tr...

Страница 215: ...gs on the ground The eight wire harness must be routed out of your vehicle between the rear door and the floor with enough of the harness left on both sides so that the trailer or the body won t pull...

Страница 216: ...NOTES 4 46...

Страница 217: ...gine Oil 5 13 Engine Cover 5 18 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 22 Automatic Transmission Fluid 5 23 Engine Coolant 5 26 Radiator Pressure Cap 5 28 Engine Overheating 5 29 Cooling System 5 31 Engine Fan N...

Страница 218: ...eaning the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 96 Sheet Metal Damage 5 98 Finish Damage 5 98 Underbody Maintenance 5 99 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 99 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 99 Vehicle Identification...

Страница 219: ...rts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your...

Страница 220: ...hings you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to...

Страница 221: ...is certified to meet California Emission Standards see the underhood emission control label it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications If this fuel is not available in stat...

Страница 222: ...methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasol...

Страница 223: ...rks flames and smoking materials away from fuel The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle While refueling let the fuel cap hang by the tether below the fuel fi...

Страница 224: ...not overfill by squeezing in much more fuel after the pump shuts off When you put the fuel cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the ca...

Страница 225: ...le in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained...

Страница 226: ...ase To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver s side of the kick panel 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood rel...

Страница 227: ...nto the slot in the hood 4 Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly 5 R...

Страница 228: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood this is what you will see 5 12...

Страница 229: ...5 38 I Battery See Battery on page 5 44 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and...

Страница 230: ...he oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill c...

Страница 231: ...kness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by...

Страница 232: ...better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are a...

Страница 233: ...unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose o...

Страница 234: ...Move both front seats as far back as they will go 2 Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the dr...

Страница 235: ...3 Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension Grasp the extension from both sides and gently remove it 4 Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside 5 19...

Страница 236: ...move it 6 Loosen the two bolts on the engine cover The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover only from the front of the dash When removing the cover be careful not to damage the instrument p...

Страница 237: ...ten the two bolts located on the engine cover to reinstall the cover to the front of the dash 3 Put the heater duct over the engine cover studs Push up on the duct gently until it snaps into place 4 R...

Страница 238: ...usty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the engine air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly...

Страница 239: ...eaner filter in place when you are driving Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change b...

Страница 240: ...e vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in DRIVE D until the engine temperature gage moves and...

Страница 241: ...lock the dipstick in place How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 32 Using a funn...

Страница 242: ...engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by yo...

Страница 243: ...mpartment on the passenger s side at the front See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant...

Страница 244: ...olant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 31 Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pres...

Страница 245: ...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 ov...

Страница 246: ...P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be s...

Страница 247: ...oolant level should be at the ADD mark If it isn t you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Hea...

Страница 248: ...silicate free coolant in your vehicle How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at the ADD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinka...

Страница 249: ...coolant and the proper coolant mixture CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not s...

Страница 250: ...ON Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed...

Страница 251: ...upper radiator hose is no longer hot 1 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A his...

Страница 252: ...e up to the base of the filler neck See Engine Coolant on page 5 26 for more information about the proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on th...

Страница 253: ...s vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not fully engaged T...

Страница 254: ...e key off let the engine 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 The...

Страница 255: ...Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage yo...

Страница 256: ...gs are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later yo...

Страница 257: ...section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6 30 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid withou...

Страница 258: ...work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of m...

Страница 259: ...lt in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Prope...

Страница 260: ...gs that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts...

Страница 261: ...eft Deterrent Feature on page 3 47 Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle But please follow the numbered steps to d...

Страница 262: ...lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries In addition it could save your radio Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the ju...

Страница 263: ...ative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a negative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe o...

Страница 264: ...cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 10 Now start the veh...

Страница 265: ...llowing 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cabl...

Страница 266: ...ntenance Inspections on page 6 30 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add...

Страница 267: ...To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level...

Страница 268: ...If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler pl...

Страница 269: ...Replacement Bulbs on page 5 59 Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow t...

Страница 270: ...or out and unplug the lamp 3 Plug the new lamp into the connector 4 Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp Composite Headlamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the two screws from the sidemarker turn...

Страница 271: ...idemarker turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp 4 Remove the screw located behind the corner reflector to remove the enti...

Страница 272: ...ssembly 6 Remove the composite assembly 7 Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly 8 Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is c...

Страница 273: ...side of the lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise 4 Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket 6 Gently push the new bulb into the socket 7 Put the socket...

Страница 274: ...Taillamps 1 Open the rear door 2 Remove the two screws from behind the door 3 Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket 5 58...

Страница 275: ...from the socket and replace it with a new one 6 Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back Up Lamps 1156 Halogen Headlamps Composite 9005 Hig...

Страница 276: ...for more information To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts do the following 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Pinch the two tabs on the wiper arm and slide the insert out of th...

Страница 277: ...of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded t...

Страница 278: ...Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The following illustrations are examples of a typical P Metric and a LT Metric tire sidewall P Metric Tire 5 62...

Страница 279: ...ndards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was...

Страница 280: ...ec Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guideli...

Страница 281: ...ufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture F Tire Ply Material The type...

Страница 282: ...n Number TIN The Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only o...

Страница 283: ...cle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A...

Страница 284: ...uction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description The service descrip...

Страница 285: ...e safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR...

Страница 286: ...on page 5 71 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Radial Ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal s...

Страница 287: ...The Certification Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three h...

Страница 288: ...Loading Information label If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps b...

Страница 289: ...abel See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 29 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on...

Страница 290: ...ear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s...

Страница 291: ...wed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or...

Страница 292: ...requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle...

Страница 293: ...parately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you t...

Страница 294: ...ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 for more information Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehic...

Страница 295: ...may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may...

Страница 296: ...2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle 5 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of...

Страница 297: ...wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover 2 Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise Remove the nut and washer then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt 3 P...

Страница 298: ...ur vehicle You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the compact spare tire The ratchet has an UP side It also has a DOWN side 4 Attach the ratchet to the extension with the DOWN side facing you...

Страница 299: ...eep turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 7 When the tire has been lowered tilt the retainer plate at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel ope...

Страница 300: ...your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap Remove the center cap If the wheel has a...

Страница 301: ...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 fall To help avoid pers...

Страница 302: ...4 Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you 5 Turn the ratchet clockwise That will raise the jack lift head a little 6 Position the jack under the vehicle 5 86...

Страница 303: ...A Front Jack Location B Jack C Ratchet and Extension A Rear Jack Location B Jack C Ratchet and Extension Front Position Rear Position 5 87...

Страница 304: ...r dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or...

Страница 305: ...the wheel is held against the hub If a nut can t be turned by hand use the extension and see your dealer as soon as possible 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise Lower the jack...

Страница 306: ...specification See Capacities and Specifications in the Index for wheel nut torque specification Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive b...

Страница 307: ...on 3 Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame above the bumper The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size...

Страница 308: ...nt Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again Notice When the compact spare is instal...

Страница 309: ...e Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Do not use any of these unless this manual says...

Страница 310: ...ction use a sponge to remove any excess cleaner 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean water dampened towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by s...

Страница 311: ...ng the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield...

Страница 312: ...ehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical de...

Страница 313: ...cal fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Me...

Страница 314: ...re cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted sur...

Страница 315: ...on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will r...

Страница 316: ...tects finish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Cleans shines and protects in one easy step no wiping necessary Vehicle Care Appearance Materials cont d Description Usage Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming...

Страница 317: ...abels 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...

Страница 318: ...dshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools Although the circuit is protected from electrica...

Страница 319: ...me if you ever need them again If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get...

Страница 320: ...l Cluster 5 Rear Defogger 6 Cruise Module Truck Body Control Module Instrument Panel Cluster Cruise Control Switch Electrochromic Mirror 7 Power Outlets Subwoofer Amplifier 8 Crank Circuit Fuse Park N...

Страница 321: ...ontrol Illumination 15 Truck Body Module Headlamp Relay 16 Front Turn Signals Rear Turn Signals Trailer Turn Signals Back Up Lamps Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid Fuse Circuit Breaker Usag...

Страница 322: ...ngine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block A fuse puller is included in the underhood fuse block You will also find spare...

Страница 323: ...re Not used ECM 1B Fuel Pump Relay and Motor VCM Oil Pressure Switch Sender HORN Horn Relay and Horn A C COMP Air Conditioning Enable Relay and Compressor RR HTR AC Rear Heater and Air Conditioning AT...

Страница 324: ...Battery Fuse BATT Power Accessory Circuit Breaker Stop Hazard Fuse Auxiliary Power Fuse Cigarette Lighter Fuse Radio Battery Fuse Fuse Circuit Breaker Usage IGN A Starter Relay Ignition Switch IGN B I...

Страница 325: ...ion and requirements Engine Specifications Engine RPO Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order Vortec 4300 V6 MFI LU3 M30 0 060 inches 1 52 mm 1 6 5 4 3 2 Micro Fuel Injection Tire Pressures See Loadi...

Страница 326: ...L Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 5 0 quarts 4 7 L Differential Fluid Front Axle Rear Axle 2 6 pints 3 5 pints 1 2 L 1 7 L Refrigerant Type 134a Front A C Front and Rear A C 2 25 lbs 3 0 lbs 1 02...

Страница 327: ...tEngine VIN Code GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 25098463 A1163C Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47 Fuel Filter 15050894 GF481 PCV Valve 6487532 CV 769 C Spark Plugs 25162556...

Страница 328: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 5 112...

Страница 329: ...Services 6 25 At Each Fuel Fill 6 25 At Least Once a Month 6 25 At Least Twice a Year 6 26 At Least Once a Year 6 27 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6 30 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Ax...

Страница 330: ...necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle ma...

Страница 331: ...have any doubt have a qualified technician do the work If you want to get the service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 12 Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you...

Страница 332: ...he following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when t...

Страница 333: ...Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Fluid Check Every 6 000 Miles 10...

Страница 334: ...heck Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection Automatic Transmission Service severe conditions only Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Engine A...

Страница 335: ...ted intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspension ball joints and kingpin bushings steering linkage parking brake cable guides and brake pedal springs A good time to check y...

Страница 336: ...ion An Emission Control Service See footnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Change automatic transmission...

Страница 337: ...tnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See...

Страница 338: ...n See footnote 33 000 Miles 55 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs...

Страница 339: ...the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy...

Страница 340: ...have not changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Change transfer case fluid 51 000 Miles 85 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs f...

Страница 341: ...c 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...

Страница 342: ...ion and Rotation on page 5 72 for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 69 000 Miles 115 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emiss...

Страница 343: ...under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace the filter If vehicle is driven in dusty dirty conditions...

Страница 344: ...occurs first See footnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if...

Страница 345: ...ate chassis components or every 3 months whichever occurs first See footnote 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Servi...

Страница 346: ...ngs steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage parking brake cable guides and brake pedal springs A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection on page 6 3...

Страница 347: ...Service Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first See footnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whiche...

Страница 348: ...e footnote Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 22 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if...

Страница 349: ...whichever occurs first See footnote For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Change automatic transmission fluid an...

Страница 350: ...ee footnote Inspect engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 22 for more information An Emission Control Service See footnote Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if...

Страница 351: ...s or at each brake relining whichever occurs first Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the...

Страница 352: ...you have not used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore have not changed your automatic transmission fluid change both the fluid and filter Change transfer case...

Страница 353: ...ll Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 13 for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and a...

Страница 354: ...Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5 96 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 pre...

Страница 355: ...t to use More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicl...

Страница 356: ...ady to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the RUN position but do not start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to mo...

Страница 357: ...our foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brak...

Страница 358: ...ng etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the e...

Страница 359: ...ase and add lubricant when necessary A fluid loss could indicate a problem Check and have it repaired if needed Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspecti...

Страница 360: ...ent DOT 3 brake fluid Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Usage Fluid Lubricant Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant m...

Страница 361: ...No U S 12378508 in Canada 10953626 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 99272...

Страница 362: ...dometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance...

Страница 363: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 35...

Страница 364: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6 36...

Страница 365: ...Disabilities 7 6 Roadside Assistance Program 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 7 8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records 7 10 Reporting Safety Defects 7 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United St...

Страница 366: ...member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Cu...

Страница 367: ...imited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filling out a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally...

Страница 368: ...rs United States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text...

Страница 369: ...Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs...

Страница 370: ...TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1 800 GMC 8782 1 800 462 8782 Roadside Assistance prompt As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle you are automatica...

Страница 371: ...e Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative Your name...

Страница 372: ...pointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled int...

Страница 373: ...eyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to...

Страница 374: ...o improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not record...

Страница 375: ...HTSA cannot 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...

Страница 376: ...e General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have th...

Страница 377: ...Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications...

Страница 378: ...NOTES 7 14...

Страница 379: ...7 5 All Wheel Drive 5 50 All Wheel Drive AWD System 2 24 All Wheel Drive Service Light 3 35 AM 3 50 AM FM Radio 3 39 Antenna Fixed Mast 3 50 Anti lock Brake System 4 7 Anti Lock Brake System Warning...

Страница 380: ...3 Brakes 5 40 Braking 4 6 Braking in Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 17 Bucket Seats Rear 1 12 Bulb Replacement 5 53 Front Turn Signal Lamps 5 57 Halogen Bulbs 5 53 Headlamps 5 53 Replacement B...

Страница 381: ...chor Location 1 50 Where to Put the Restraint 1 47 Cigarette Lighter 3 17 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle 5 93 Cleaning cont Outside of Your Vehicle 5 96 Underbody Maintenance 5 99 Weatherstrips 5 96...

Страница 382: ...3 19 Directing the Airflow 3 22 Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature 3 49 Doing Your Own Service Work 5 3 Dome Lamps 3 16 Door Locks 2 6 Power Door Locks 2 7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 7 Doo...

Страница 383: ...gine Oil Additives 5 16 Engine Oil Level Check 6 25 Entry Lighting 3 15 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 2 34 Event Data Records EDR 7 10 Except Cargo Vans 1 38 1 47 Exit Lighting 3 15 Express Down Window 2 1...

Страница 384: ...m for Persons with Disabilities 7 6 H Hatch Release 2 13 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 4 Head Restraints 1 5 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 3 7 Headlamp Wiring 5 102 Headlamps 5 53 Bulb Replacement 5 53 F...

Страница 385: ...Pressure 5 71 Inspection Brake System 6 31 Engine Cooling System 6 30 Exhaust System 6 30 Fuel System 6 30 Part C Periodic Maintenance 6 30 Steering Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal 6 30...

Страница 386: ...Maintenance 6 18 Loss of Control 4 13 Low Fuel Warning Light 3 37 Luggage Carrier 2 41 Lumbar Manual Controls 1 3 M Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 5 111 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill 6...

Страница 387: ...nds 7 5 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 2 30 Outside Convex Mirror 2 31 Outside Manual Mirrors 2 30 Outside Power Mirrors 2 30 Model Reference vi MyGMLink com 7 4 N New Vehicle Break In 2 17 Normal Mai...

Страница 388: ...cks 2 7 Electrical System 5 102 Seat 1 3 Steering Fluid 5 38 Windows 2 15 Power Steering 4 9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 7 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter 2 32 Q Questions and Answers Abo...

Страница 389: ...nadian Government 7 11 General Motors 7 12 United States Government 7 11 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button 2 34 Resetting Defaults 2 34 Restraint System Check 6 26 Checking Your Restraint Systems...

Страница 390: ...chedule Maintenance 6 5 Service 5 3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 5 4 All Wheel Drive Light 3 35 Doing Your Own Work 5 3 Engine Soon Light 3 30 Publications Ordering Information 7 12...

Страница 391: ...ottle System Inspection 6 31 Tilt Wheel 3 5 Tire Inflation Check 6 25 Tire Sidewall Labeling 5 62 Tire Size 5 67 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 68 Tires 5 61 Buying New Tires 5 75 Chains 5 78 Chan...

Страница 392: ...ire Quality Grading 5 76 United States 7 5 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss 3 49 Used Replacement Wheels 5 78 Using Cleaner on Fabric 5 94 Using HomeLink 2 34 V Vehicle Control...

Страница 393: ...k 5 72 When to Check and Change 5 23 When to Check Lubricant 5 51 When to Check Power Steering Fluid 5 38 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter 5 22 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking o...

Страница 394: ...NOTES 16...

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