Page 1 2003 Chevrolet Tracker Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Front Seats ..........1-2 Towing ........... 4-47 Rear Seats ..........1-7 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2 Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Vehicle on page 4-16 . Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. How to Use 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.
Page 3 Index In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you A good place to look for what you need is the Index in or others could be hurt.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-43 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Children (LATCH System) ......1-44 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Head Restraints ..........1-5 the LATCH System ........1-46 Easy Entry Seat ..........1-5 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear...
Page 8 Front Seats Lift the lever located under the front seat to unlock it. Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle Slide the seat to where you want it and release the and confuse you, or make you push a pedal lever.
Page 9 Manual Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this feature, turn the knob located on To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outboard the driver’s side seatback to adjust support of the side of the seat cushion. Release the lever to lock the lower back.
Page 10 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 11 Head Restraints Easy Entry Seat For two-door models, the front seats of your vehicle make it easy to get in and out of the rear seat area. When you pull up on the recliner release lever, Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint the seatback will tilt forward and the whole seat can is closest to the top of your head.
Page 12 After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the seat rearward until it locks. Then move the seatback to its original position. CAUTION: If any easy entry seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured.
Page 13 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback The rear seat in your vehicle folds to provide more cargo space. To fold the rear seats do the following: Rear Seat Operation CAUTION: If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver.
Page 14 2. Pull the release straps located near the center of 3. Remove the head restraint from the seatback by the vehicle to release the seat cushion. Fold the raising the head restraint fully. Press the release seat cushion forward. button and remove the head restraint from the seatback.
Page 15 4. Store the head restraint 5. Pull up on the seatback in the top of the folded release knob(s) on top seat cushion. of the seatback and fold the seatback down. On two-door models, pull up on both release knobs at the same time to lower the seatback.
Page 16 6. Secure the two black To raise the rear seat do the following: straps attached to the 1. Unhook the two black straps from the buttons on back of the folded the seatback. seat cushion by 2. Fold the rear seatback up. Push and pull on the hooking them onto the seatback to ensure it’s locked in position.
Page 17 Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 18 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work . When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a it goes.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-13...
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 21 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 22: Driver Position
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident –...
Page 23 Lap-Shoulder Belt The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt properly.
Page 24 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, pull the knob and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster up just by pulling out the knob and sliding the adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? 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. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: 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.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured 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 that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can 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.
Page 30 What’s wrong with this? 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.
Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 32: Right Front Passenger Position
Center Passenger Position The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For 4–Door Models pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 33 Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have Buckle, position and release it the same way as the a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. The word lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 34: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 35 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 36: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender CAUTION: If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your is too loose. In a crash, you would move dealer will order you an extender.
Page 37: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 38 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 39 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 40: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age 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.
Page 41 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: For example, in a crash at only 25 mph Children who are up against, or very close to, (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s injured or killed.
Page 42 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. into consideration not only the child’s weight, This is necessary because a newborn infant’s height, and age but also whether or not the...
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 44 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the seating surface against the back of the infant. the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes The harness system holds the infant in place and, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 45 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, Accident statistics show that children are safer if they it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
Page 47: Top Strap
Top Strap CAUTION: (Continued) Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. You may secure a forward-facing child For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored restraint in the right front seat, but before you to the vehicle.
Page 48 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 49: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location When routing the top strap at the center seating position, be sure to pass it between the rear seatbacks if the top strap connection to the child restraint is below the top of Your vehicle’s top strap anchors for the rear seating the rear seatback.
Page 50: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors (A) for the two rear outside seat positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 51 The labels are located near the base of the seatbacks. CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the...
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a for the LATCH System Rear Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 53 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-47...
Page 54 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor 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.
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position 4–Door Models You’ll be using the lap belt. The word “CENTER” is on both the buckle and latch plate. Also, the center buckle and latch plate are a different color than the two outboard buckles and 1.
Page 56 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. 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 the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-41 if the child restraint has one.
Page 58 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-52...
Page 59 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 60: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
Supplemental Restraint CAUTION: System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System You can be severely injured or killed in a crash (SRS) or air bag system. if you aren’t wearing your safety belt — even if Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver you have air bags.
Page 61 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than air bag system is designed for them. Young the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an children and infants need the protection that a inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were child restraint system can provide.
Page 62: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-56...
Page 63: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
higher. The air bag is not designed to inﬂate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inﬂation CAUTION: would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air If something is between an occupant and an bag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 64: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? Air bag inﬂation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
Page 65 Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the may not work properly.
Page 66: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped CAUTION: (Continued) Vehicle You can be injured if you are close to an air Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places bag when it inﬂates. Avoid wires wrapped with around your vehicle.
Page 67: Adding Equipment To Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Air Restraint System Check Bag-Equipped Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors from working properly? and anchorages are working properly.
Page 68: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belt or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need CAUTION: new parts.
Page 69 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-30 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Parking Your Vehicle ........2-31 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Parking Over Things That Burn .......2-31 Engine Exhaust ..........2-32 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..2-32 Door Locks ............2-8 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 70: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 71 One key is used for the The metal plate has a code on it that tells your dealer or ignition, the doors and all a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep other locks. the code in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this code.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer If equipped, the remote keyless entry system operates to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 73: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System The following functions are available with the remote Operation keyless entry system: If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Page 74 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Battery Replacement Vehicle Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can work at the normal range in any location.
Page 75 Resynchronization To replace the battery in the transmitter do the following: 1. Use a coin or similar object to separate the Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a bottom half from the top half of the transmitter. security system that prevents anyone from recording and 2.
Page 76: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key. To lock the door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle. To unlock Door Locks the door, turn the key toward the rear. To lock the door from the CAUTION: inside, push down on the...
Page 77: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If your four-door model has power door locks, the switch is located on the driver’s door armrest. To lock all the doors and the tailgate, press the right side of the switch. To unlock the doors and the tailgate, press the left side of the switch.
Page 78: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock Is On Your vehicle may be equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening If you want to open a rear door when the security lock the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.
Page 79: Leaving Your Vehicle
Leaving Your Vehicle CAUTION: (Continued) If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and must pass through the seal between the body close the door. and the tailgate: •...
Page 80: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 81: Manual Windows
Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows Two-Door Models With power windows, switches on the driver’s door operate each window while the ignition is on. Push down on the front of the switch to lower a window and lift up the front of the switch to raise a window.
Page 82: Sun Visors
Window Lock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle On four-door models, press the right side of the switch to activate the lock feature. The passenger windows will not operate while this feature is active. Press the left New Vehicle Break-In side of the switch to return to normal window operation. On two-door models, press the WINDOW LOCK Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate button to activate the lock feature.
Page 83: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions CAUTION: With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to On manual transmission vehicles, turning the four different positions. key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision.
Page 84: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine ON (C): This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in ON when the engine is running. Automatic Transmission But even when the engine is not running, you can use Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 85 Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than Engine Coolant Heater 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.
Page 86 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 87 Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: There are several different positions for your shift lever. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 88 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is will be free to roll —...
Page 89 Notice: Shifting our of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) case in FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L). If you move the shift with the engine racing may damage the transmission. lever to a lower gear while driving faster than the The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. maximum allowable speed for the lower gear, the Be sure the engine is not racing when shifting your transmission will not downshift until your speed drops...
Page 90 Overdrive Off To convert the transmission to the three-speed mode, press in the overdrive-off button and release it. The OD/OFF indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. The overdrive-off button is for normal driving, however, it also offers more power and lower fuel economy than driving in the overdrive position.
Page 91 Power Mode Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed A power mode selector switch is included with the four-speed automatic This is your shift pattern. transmission. Here’s how to operate your transmission: When you need more power for climbing hills or quicker FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into acceleration, press the P (power) switch.
Page 92 Shift Speeds THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. CAUTION: To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Page 93: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) (see the following).
Page 94 TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H): This setting is for driving in FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L): This setting also engages most street and highway situations. Your front axle your front axle to give you extra traction and can is not engaged in two-wheel drive. be used for driving downhill, uphill or on rocky terrain when you’re driving slower than 35 mph (55 km/h).
Page 95: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button located on the end of the lever. Hold the release button in as you move the lever all the way down.
Page 96: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 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.
Page 97 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on CAUTION: the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 98: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the ON position.
Page 99: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Over Things That Burn 5. Inside, you’ll see the return plate. Using your ﬁnger, move the return plate toward the rear of the vehicle until it stops. 6. Move the shift lever into the gear you want while, while holding the return plate in the most rearward position.
Page 100: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You Are Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see CAUTION: or smell.
Page 101 CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can even if your shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 102: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust these mirrors by hand so that you can see a little Manual Rearview Mirror of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. The mirror can be adjusted up and down or side to side.
Page 103: Outside Convex Mirror
Storage Areas To adjust the mirrors do the following: 1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right) to select the mirror you wish to adjust. Glove Box 2. Press the outer part of the four-way control pad, Use your key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Page 104: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer. The crossrails, if equipped, are adjustable, but are only CAUTION: designed to move a limited amount. The front and rear crossrails are not interchangeable.
Page 105: Convenience Net
Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 100 lbs. (45 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Page 106: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover Sunroof Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage Opening and Closing the Sunroof compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover, if your vehicle has this feature. 1. Swing your sun visors down. However, the luggage compartment covers are not designed to support items loaded on top of them, and should not be used as a shelf.
Page 107 4. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding 6. Wrap the holding strap around the canvas top and the canvas top as shown. Be sure that you don’t snap it to the front top bow retaining strap. pinch the canvas top between the front top 7.
Page 108: Convertible Top
Convertible Top Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable rear window and removable side windows. Notice: If you lower the top when the vehicle is moving or drive with any part of the top unfastened or partially removed, you could damage your vehicle.
Page 109: Removing And Installing The Side Window
Removing and Installing the 3. Release the plastic strip sewn along the bottom edge of the window by gently pulling down and Side Window out. Then release the plastic along the front edge of the window by pulling it forward and out. It may To remove the side window do the following: help to rock the window back and forth to remove it.
Page 110 To install the side window: 4. Pull rearward on the rear edge of the window to make sure the window is secure and ﬁnish zipping the window. 1. Make sure the plastic clip at the top front corner of the canvas top is unfastened. 5.
Page 111: Lowering And Raising The Canvas Top
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top 1. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as shown previously. Remember to release the tension in the canvas top support arms ﬁrst. 2. Open the rear window and hang it down inside the luggage compartment (or over the top of the vehicle’s trunk).
Page 112 Reverse the steps to raise your canvas top. During installation of the top, make sure the plastic retaining strip along the front edge of the canvas top is aligned with the locating pin in the channel. There is a mark near the center of the channel. 5.
Page 113 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Air Bag Readiness Light ........3-27 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Charging System Light ........3-28 Other Warning Devices ........3-4 Brake System Warning Light ......3-28 Horn .............3-4 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-30 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-31 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-31...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Defroster Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on L. Outside Power Mirrors (If Equipped). See Outside page 3-21 . Power Mirrors on page 2-34 . B. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21 . M.
Page 116: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning button is located on the instrument panel near the comfort controls. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 117: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever If your vehicle has a tilt wheel, you can adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: •...
Page 118 Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a First, you must have the headlamps on. For high beams, downward (for left) position. These positions allow you push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel. to signal a turn or a lane change.
Page 119 Windshield Wipers LO (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk down to LO. HI (High Speed): For higher speed wiping, move the stalk down further to HI. : Move the lever all the way down to this position for a single wiping cycle.
Page 120 Windshield Washer Rear Window Washer/Wiper To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper To turn on your rear wiper, symbol on it toward you one time. When you release the push the upper button. stalk, the washers will stop. The wiper will continue Push the same button wiping for about three cycles and will either stop or again to turn it off.
Page 121 Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the CRUISE If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a ON/OFF button located speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without on the instrument panel keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really to turn the system on.
Page 122 Resuming a Set Speed If you set your cruise control at a desired speed then suspend cruise by applying the brake, by pressing the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission or by pressing CANCEL, you don’t need to reset it. You may resume your previously set speed by brieﬂy turning the switch to RESUME ACCEL (Accelerate), provided your speed has not dropped below 25 mph...
Page 123 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Suspending Cruise Control Control There are two ways to suspend cruise control: To reduce your speed, turn the switch and hold it down • Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch in the COAST SET position until you reach the lower pedal if you have a manual transmission.
Page 124: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps control has three positions: OFF: Turn the control to this position to turn off all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) or if the Automatic Headlamp System is working. (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: •...
Page 125 Daytime Running Lamps When you move the exterior lamps control to the headlamp position, your DRL will go off and your Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on others to see the front of your vehicle during the with your headlamps will also come on.
Page 126 Automatic Headlamp System To temporarily disable your vehicle’s DRL and Automatic Headlamp Systems functions, do the following: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor 1. Before turning the ignition key to ON or START, on top of the instrument panel, on the passenger’s set the parking brake.
Page 127: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Dome Lamp Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The dome lamp operates as follows: Move the thumbwheel upward to brighten the instrument OFF: This position is to the left when you are sitting in panel lights or downward to dim them.
Page 128 Entry Lighting Reading Lamps If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, it is equipped Your vehicle’s inside rearview mirror may have reading with an entry lighting feature that controls your dome lamps. lamp (and cargo lamp, if equipped). For the dome lamp to operate as described below, the switch must be in the middle position: Your interior lamps will come on and stay on for a set...
Page 129: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not If your vehicle has an accessory power outlet, you can be covered by your warranty. Check with your plug in auxiliary electrical equipment.
Page 130: Climate Controls
Climate Controls If the airﬂow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air ﬁlter, if equipped, may need to be replaced. For more Climate Control System information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-22 and Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance With this system you can control the heating, cooling on page 6-7 .
Page 131 Air Conditioning (A/C): Press the air conditioning (Outside Air): Slide the lower right lever to the (A/C) button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. right for outside air. With the lever in this position, When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle.
Page 132 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window defogger (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window. This can be minimized if the climate control system is The button is located used properly.
Page 133: Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips The rear window defogger will turn off automatically about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the inlets at the base of the windshield that may button again or by turning off the engine.
Page 134: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter To install the air ﬁlters, do the following: All models come equipped from the factory with a slot in the ventilation system that is ready to accept passenger compartment air ﬁlters. These ﬁlters are available for purchase from your dealer.
Page 135 2. Lift the top tab on the cover to remove the ﬁlter 3. Install the lower ﬁlter by dropping it down into the slot. cover. The grooves on the two ﬁlters must be lined up with each other as well as with the ventilation housing in order to install the ﬁlters properly.
Page 136: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 137: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster 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 left, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 138: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). revolutions per minute (rpm). You can use it while Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has driving to select correct shift points.
Page 139: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light If the air bag readiness light stays on after you tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 140: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light This light will come on will come on when you set your parking brake. The brieﬂy when you turn on the light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release ignition, but the engine is fully.
Page 141 CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still United States Canada on after you have pulled off the road and This light should come on when you turn the ignition stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for key to START.
Page 142: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning CAUTION: Light With the anti-lock brake Your regular brake system may not be working system, this light will come properly if the anti-lock brake system warning on when you start your light is on. Driving with the anti-lock brake engine and it will stay on system warning light on can lead to an for three seconds.
Page 143: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light This gage shows the engine coolant Your vehicle is equipped temperature. If the gage with a computer which pointer moves to the monitors operation of the H (red) side, your engine fuel, ignition and emission is too hot.
Page 144 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, If the Light Is Flashing transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires your vehicle: with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission •...
Page 145 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. You may be able to correct the emission system See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4 . Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 146: Oil Pressure Light
Emissions Inspection and Oil Pressure Light Maintenance Programs If you have a problem with Some state/provincial and local governments have or your oil, this light may stay may begin programs to inspect the emission control on after you start your equipment on your vehicle.
Page 147: Overdrive Off Light
• Overdrive Off Light Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is normal. This light comes on when • If you make a hard stop, the light may come on for the automatic four-speed a moment.
Page 148: Power Indicator Light
Power Indicator Light Here are four concerns some owners have had about the fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. This light comes on when • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the the power mode selector switch, if equipped, is gage reads F (full).
Page 149: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to it ﬁrst.
Page 150: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 151 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AUDIO: To adjust the bass or the treble, press and favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, release the AUDIO button repeatedly until BAS or TRE six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: appears on the display.
Page 152 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Radio Messages AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL button until BAL appears on the display. Then press appears on the display it means that your radio has not and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must...
Page 153 Do not play 3 inch discs without a standard adapter disc. 5 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RND will If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc appear on the display. Press RDM again to turn off Messages”...
Page 154: Understanding Radio Reception
Compact Disc Messages Understanding Radio Reception If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road especially at night.
Page 155: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Care of Your CD Player Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, or other protective cases and away from direct due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics sunlight and dust.
Page 156 NOTES 3-44...
Page 157 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-32 Driver Behavior ..........4-2 City Driving ..........4-35 Driving Environment ........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-36 Vehicle Design ..........4-3 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-37 Defensive Driving ...........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-38 Drunken Driving ..........4-4...
Page 158: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and of safety belts. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signiﬁcantly more likely to die than a person wearing Your Vehicle a seat belt. In addition, avoiding excessive speed, sudden or abrupt turns and drunken or aggressive Whenever we drive, we are taking on an important driving can help make trips safer and avoid the responsibility.
Page 159: Vehicle Design
Vehicle Design Defensive Driving According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: utility vehicles have a signiﬁcantly higher rollover rate Drive defensively. than other types of vehicles. Utility vehicles do have Please start with a very important safety device in your higher ground clearance and a narrower track or vehicle: Buckle up.
Page 160: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 161 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) if the same person drank three double martinis bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the of about 0.06 percent.
Page 162 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 163: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 164 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. advanced electronic braking system that will help This is a mistake.
Page 165 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. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 166 Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you Your wheels can stop rolling. Once they do, the vehicle need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always can not respond to your steering. Momentum will decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to carry it in whatever direction it was headed when the the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply wheels stopped rolling.
Page 167: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly apply the brakes. Both control systems — steering and braking — have to do their Power Steering work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking can If you lose power steering assist because the engine demand too much of those places.
Page 168 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 out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 169: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 170 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 171: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, Let us review what driving experts say about what your vehicle may straighten out.
Page 172: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off-road guide is for vehicles that have and service work done. Check to make sure all four-wheel drive.
Page 173 Environmental Concerns CAUTION: Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the seatbacks can be thrown forward the environment: during a sudden stop.
Page 174 Traveling to Remote Areas Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep to a remote area.
Page 175 Scanning the Terrain When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your terrain.
Page 176 Driving on Off-Road Hills incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a the incline may get steeper as you near the tip, but you hill.
Page 177 Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more you need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 178 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is are about to stall, when going up a hill. about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? •...
Page 179 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can’t do it. CAUTION: What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL in PARK (P), or the manual transmission in can cause your vehicle to roll even if the FIRST (1), and turn off the engine.
Page 180 Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 181 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if Yes! These are important because if you ignore it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. them you could lose control and have a serious •...
Page 182 Driving Across an Incline • Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a rock Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop the incline of a hill.
Page 183 What if I’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 184 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that won’t get good traction.
Page 185 Driving in Water CAUTION: Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through Driving through rushing water can be it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles dangerous.
Page 186: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 187 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even • Drive defensively. several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. • Don’t drink and drive. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle •...
Page 188: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reﬂexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
Page 189 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 control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 190 Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 191: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 192: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 193: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Here are some things you can check before a trip: proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Are all windows clean inside and outside? Drive on to the next exit.
Page 194: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 195 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-16 for information about driving off-road. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the •...
Page 196: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and a couple of 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.
Page 197 Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to brake very gently, too. If you do have anti-lock, see Braking on page 4-7 . This system improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Whether you have the anti-lock braking system or not, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 198 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats – anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 199 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster CAUTION: 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.
Page 200: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, CAUTION: (Continued) Ice or Snow When you are stuck, spin the wheels as little In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels as possible.
Page 201 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have the four-speed automatic, see “Power Mode Selector Switch” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-19 for information on traction.
Page 202 CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 203: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service •...
Page 204 Dinghy Towing Follow these steps: 1. Set the parking brake. To tow your vehicle from the front (four-wheel-drive only), 2. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P), do the following: or your manual transmission to SECOND (2). 3. With the ignition key in the ON position, move the transfer case to NEUTRAL and make sure the 4WD light on the instrument panel cluster is off.
Page 205 Stop towing every 200 miles (300 km) and start the engine. Leave the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL. CAUTION: Shift your automatic transmission to DRIVE (D); leave a manual transmission in SECOND (2) with the clutch engaged. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm for Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer one minute to circulate oil in the transfer case.
Page 206 Dolly Towing 2. If your vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, turn the ignition key to ON, move the transfer case To tow your vehicle from the rear, do the following: lever into NEUTRAL and make sure the 4WD light on the instrument panel cluster is turned off. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5-53 .
Page 207: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The other label is the certiﬁcation label, also found on the driver’s door lock pillar. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 208 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, out. Don’t carry more than 400 lbs. (181 kg) in your tools, packages or anything else — they will go as fast as rear area when four people are in your two-wheel-drive the vehicle goes.
Page 209: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. But trailering is different CAUTION: than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 210 Chevrolet • If you have an automatic transmission, you can use Chevrolet Customer Assistance THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when P.O. Box 33170 towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3) Detroit, MI 48232-5170...
Page 211 Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). to measure because it affects the total or gross weight Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight of your vehicle.
Page 212 Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from Here are some rules to follow: contacting the road if it becomes separated from...
Page 213 Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good to know your rig.
Page 214 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring. CAUTION: The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, You really should not park your vehicle, with a the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 215 When You Are Ready to Leave After 5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear – not in NEUTRAL. Parking on a Hill 6. Release the regular brakes. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: CAUTION: •...
Page 216 NOTES 4-60...
Page 217 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-41 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Brakes ............5-42 Adding Equipment to the Outside Battery ............5-45 of Your Vehicle ...........5-4 Jump Starting ..........5-46 Rear Axle ............5-52 Fuel ..............5-4 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Four-Wheel Drive ..........5-53 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-55...
Page 218 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-79 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-88 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-80 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-88 Care of Safety Belts ........5-82 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-88 Weatherstrips ..........5-82 Electrical System ..........5-89 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-82 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-89 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-86 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-89...
Page 219: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer you much more about how to service your vehicle for all your service needs.
Page 220: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts Gasoline Octane and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 221: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better speciﬁcations.
Page 222: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that Fuels in Foreign Countries contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 223 The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the While refueling, place the fuel cap in the holder passenger’s side of your vehicle. provided. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
Page 224 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure CAUTION: you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 225: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from An electric fan under the hood can start up and the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 226: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the release handle located on the driver’s side of the vehicle on the lower portion of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle, pull up on the hood, and push the hood release lever to your right.
Page 227 3. Lift the hood, release Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps the hood prop from its are on. retainer and put the Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. hood prop into the slot Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and in the hood.
Page 228: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.0L engine (if equipped), you’ll see: 5-12...
Page 229 F. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See “Engine Compartment Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit on page 5-30 . Breakers on page 5-89 . G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 . B.
Page 230 When you open the hood on the 2.5L engine (if equipped), you’ll see: 5-14...
Page 231 G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 . A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See “Engine Compartment Fuse Block” under Fuses and Circuit H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Breakers on page 5-89 . Fluid on page 5-40 . B.
Page 232: Engine Oil
Engine Oil The handle of the engine oil dipstick is a round, yellow ring. On the If the engine oil pressure 2.0L engine it is located light appears on the near the center of the instrument cluster, it engine on the passenger’s means you need to check side of the vehicle.
Page 233 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for When to Add Engine Oil more information on location. If the oil is at or below the hole at the tip of the dipstick, Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to then you’ll need to add up to two quarts of oil.
Page 234 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identiﬁed by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 235 When to Change Engine Oil As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city You should look for and use only oils which have the maintenance schedule: API Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as SAE 5W-30.
Page 236: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 237 When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: Cleaner/Filter 1. Release the four clips on the cover. Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change.
Page 238 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 239: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 240 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F The automatic (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle transmission dipstick has in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage a red ring handle located in moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.
Page 241 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 6-30 . Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 242: Manual Transmission Fluid
6-4 . How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
Page 243: Hydraulic Clutch
How to Add Fluid When to Check and What to Use Here’s how to add ﬂuid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30 . 1.
Page 244: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant CAUTION: The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on Adding only plain water to your cooling page 5-31 . system can be dangerous.
Page 245 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 246: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. 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.
Page 247: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-31 . Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 248 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 249: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: An 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.
Page 250 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 251 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant CAUTION: (Continued) Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong isn’t at or above the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of mixture, your engine could get too hot but you clean, drinkable water and a proper coolant at the coolant wouldn’t get the overheat warning.
Page 252 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 253 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator CAUTION: (Continued) Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
Page 254 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push 3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 255 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to ﬂow out of the engine cooling fan.
Page 256: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your ﬂuid without taking the cap off. When to Check Power Steering Fluid The level should fall between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or What to Use you hear an unusual noise.
Page 257: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be Water can cause the solution to freeze and operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 258: Brakes
Brakes leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not Brake Fluid work at all. So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 259 Checking Brake Fluid 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. You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. CAUTION: With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all.
Page 260 Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque speciﬁcations. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are Your rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators,...
Page 261: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free parts have to be of top quality and work well together if battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 262: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days If your battery has run down, you may want to use or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your the battery.
Page 263 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug battery with a negative ground system. unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren’t Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt needed.
Page 264 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 265 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery.
Page 266 Don’t let the other end 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run touch anything until the the engine for a while. next step. The other end 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. of the negative (−) If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably cable doesn’t go to the...
Page 267 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 268: Rear Axle
Rear Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. When to Check and Change Lubricant 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2. Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant and Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine reinstall the drain plug.
Page 269: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Page 270 Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When to Check and Change Lubricant 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how 2.
Page 271: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Notice: If you use high-intensity bulbs when page 5-59 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed replacing the headlamp bulbs, you could damage in this section, contact your dealer. your vehicle.
Page 272 To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from the headlamp. 3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb by pressing down and moving the metal retainer away from you. 4.
Page 273: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps To replace the parking and turn signal bulb, do the To replace the sidemarker bulb, do the following: following: 1. Remove the two screws 1. See “Headlamps” for location. holding the sidemarker lamp assembly.
Page 274: Rear Combination Lamps
Rear Combination Lamps To remove the rear combination bulbs, do the following: Passenger’s Side Driver’s Side A. Turn Signal Lamp 1. Remove the two screws from the combination B. Back-Up Lamp lamps. Gently pull the housing away from the C. Brake Lamp vehicle.
Page 275: Replacement Bulbs
If you ever have questions • Worn, old tires can cause accidents. about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. have been damaged, replace them. 5-59...
Page 276: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inﬂation Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 277 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-93 . CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts...
Page 278: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Tire-Loading Information label. time for new tires is to Make sure the replacement tires are the same size, check the treadwear load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, indicators, which will...
Page 279: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 280: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 281 Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or the same way as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts clearance to the body and chassis.
Page 282: Tire Chains
Tire Chains A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must.
Page 283: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest hazard warning ﬂashers. away from the one being changed.
Page 284 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 1. To open the jacking tool storage compartment, turn the knob counterclockwise. Open the cover two inches and pull the entire cover towards the front of the vehicle. 2. Turn the jack screw to remove the jack from the clamps.
Page 285 3. To remove the hard cover from the spare tire, insert your key into the wheel lock and pull the wheel lock off. Hard Cover The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate.
Page 286 Vinyl Cover 4. Using the wheel wrench, remove the wheel cover 5. If your vehicle is equipped with a vinyl cover, unzip nut. Gently pry the spare tire cover off the wheel. the cover to ﬁnd the wheel lock. Insert the key into the wheel lock and pull it off.
Page 287 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 7. Remove the remaining wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. 8. Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket 1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, remove them and place it near your ﬂat tire. by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
Page 288 Front Wheel Location 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts but don’t remove them yet. Rear Wheel Location 5-72...
Page 289 3. Under the vehicle near each wheel, there are knobs in the vehicle’s frame. Raise the jack 2 inches CAUTION: (Continued) (51 mm) before positioning the jack. Raise the jack lift head until it ﬁts ﬁrmly onto the knobs nearest To help avoid personal injury and vehicle to the ﬂat tire.
Page 290 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the CAUTION: ﬂat tire. Rust or 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.
Page 291 7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the cone-shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Page 292 10. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: (Continued) sequence as shown. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See “Capacities and Speciﬁcations” in the Index for wheel nut torque speciﬁcation.
Page 293 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1.
Page 294 4. Put the spare wheel lock back on, if equipped and lock it. 5. Put the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench back into the storage area. To stow the jack, place it in the storage bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until the jack is securely held in place.
Page 295: Appearance Care
Appearance Care • Paint Thinner • Turpentine Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. • Some are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you Lacquer Thinner strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. • Nail Polish Remover Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page 296: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.
Page 297 Cleaning Leather 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water and baking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Page 298: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Weatherstrips Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass. silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-87 .
Page 299 Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or If your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored should be ﬂushed promptly and not allowed to dry on basecoat.
Page 300 Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass Special Care for Canvas Top and and Wiper Blades Plastic Windows If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield Your canvas top should be cleaned often. If you use an washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, automatic car wash, use one with water jets and wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or hanging cloths.
Page 301 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels The plastic windows are pliable and can be scratched if you don’t take these precautions when you clean them: Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with • Wipe off dust with a soft cotton cloth moistened with mild soap and water.
Page 302: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop control can collect on the underbody. If these are not applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 303: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Usage See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Removes swirl marks, ﬁne scratches and Swirl Remover Polish Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials other light surface Description Usage contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax...
Page 304: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label inside the glove box on the door. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 305: Electrical System
Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from Add-On Electrical Equipment short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle ﬁres caused by electrical problems.
Page 306 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Power Windows Dome Light, Radio Memory License Plate Light, Clearance/ TAIL Marker Lights, Instrument Panel This fuse block is located under the driver’s side of Illumination, Warning Tone the instrument panel. The fuses here protect each separate circuit including headlamps.
Page 307 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usage Cigar/Cigarette Lighter, Radio, Power Mirror Door Locks Brake Light, Horn, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp, Cruise Control Not Used Rear Window Defogger, DRL, Heater, Air Conditioning Not Used Turn Signal, Back-Up Light, Hazard Lights The engine compartment fuse block is located in the Windshield Wiper/Washer, engine compartment on the passenger’s side of Rear Window Wiper/Washer...
Page 308 Fuses/Relays Usage Hazard Lamps, Rear Combination Lamps, Dome Light, Horn Cigar Lighter, Radio, I.G., Meter, Wiper, Washer, Rear Defroster, Turn Signals, Back-Up Lamps Anti-Lock Brake System All Electrical Loads Shift Lock (Relay) Fuses/Relays Usage Accessory Power Outlet (2.5L Engine Horn (Relay) Only) Electronic Fuel Injection System Air Conditioning Compressor (Relay)
Page 309: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a and Polyalkylene 0.9 lbs. 0.4 kg Glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil with dye Automatic Transmission 2.6 quarts 2.5 L* Drain and Reﬁll Cooling System...
Page 310 Capacities and Speciﬁcations (cont’d) Capacities Application English Metric Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Drive 1.6 quarts 1.5 L* Two-Wheel Drive 2.0 quarts 1.9 L* Transfer Case 1.8 quarts 1.7 L 100 Y 73 lb-ft Wheels and Tires Tighten by hand plus Wheel Nut Torque one half turn with Plastic Wheel Nut Cap Torque wheel wrench...
Page 311: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 30025009 or equivalent Engine Oil Filter 2.0L Engine 91173772 or equivalent 2.5L Engine 91176162 or equivalent Passenger Compartment Air Filters 91175923 or equivalent PCV Valve 2.0L Engine 91174516 or equivalent 2.5L Engine 91176183 or equivalent Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery...
Page 312 NOTES 5-96...
Page 313 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-25 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-28 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-28 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-28 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 314: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 315: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “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 This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 316: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service Services people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in In this part are scheduled maintenance services which Part D.
Page 317: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). schedule to follow: Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Passenger Short Trip/City Deﬁnition...
Page 318 Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Every 45,000 Miles (75 000 km): Automatic Transmission Fluid Hose Inspection (or every Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of 45 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Fuel Tank Cap Maintenance are true.
Page 319: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever Maintenance occurs ﬁrst). Cooling System Service (or every 30 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Fuel Tank, Cap and The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Lines Inspection.
Page 320 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 321 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change differential ﬂuid. Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness and Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect more frequently if used off-road or for pulling a trailer.
Page 322 Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Replace fuel ﬁlter (or every 30 months, whichever Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20 for more information. occurs ﬁrst, or sooner if ﬁlter is clogged). An Emission An Emission Control Service. Control Service. (See footnote †.) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness and vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these...
Page 323 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change. See Engine whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 324 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment conditions, change the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every air ﬁlters.
Page 325 Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20 for more information. Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 326 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change differential ﬂuid. Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness and Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect more frequently if used off-road or for pulling a Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if trailer.
Page 327 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 30 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
Page 328 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change differential ﬂuid. Replace fuel ﬁlter (or every 30 months, whichever Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness and damage (or every 15 months, whichever...
Page 329: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Maintenance Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of...
Page 330 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) conditions, change the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 7.5 months, 100,000 miles (166 000 km). whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 331 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 7.5 months, Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Page 332 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 7.5 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 333 Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every Inspect emission system hoses and replace as 30 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine necessary. An Emission Control Service. Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. (See footnote †.) Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Page 334 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 7.5 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 335 Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness and 30 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine damage (or every 15 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Inspect more frequently if used off-road or for pulling a Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Page 336: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
Page 337: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Fluid Level Check Check the transfer case, axle differential(s) and Restraint System Check automatic or manual transmission ﬂuid levels and add as needed. See Rear Axle on page 5-52 , Four-Wheel Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, Drive on page 5-53 , and Automatic Transmission buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are Fluid on page 5-23 or Manual Transmission Fluid on...
Page 338 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the moves, you or others could be injured. vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 339 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 340: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 341: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, as needed. Replace any components that have high chaﬁng, etc.
Page 342: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids Usage Fluid/Lubricant and Lubricants ® Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or Washer Solvent equivalent. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Hydraulic (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, dealer.
Page 343 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Rear Axle (All) Axle Lubricant Manual (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, and Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 12345977, Transmission in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) (Four-Wheel in Canada 10953482) or SAE Shift Linkage or lubricant meeting requirements of Drive) 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.
Page 344: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 345 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-33...
Page 346 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-34...
Page 347 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 348: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to the windshield.) your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 349: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 350: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free Fax Number: 313-381-0022 number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes From U.S. Virgin Islands: to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to 1-800-496-9994 Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Canada –...
Page 351: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas – Customer Assistance GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to Caribbean Islands/Countries qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin $1,000 toward eligible Islands) –...
Page 352: Roadside Assistance Program
(TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438 satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the • Free towing for warranty repairs establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership • Basic over-the-phone technical advice in Roadside Assistance is free. •...
Page 353 • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) by the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited • License plate number Warranty to eligible purchasers of 2003 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (See your selling • Vehicle color dealer for details.) •...
Page 354: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your helps minimize your inconvenience by providing ownership experience, we and our participating dealers several transportation options.
Page 355 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight Courtesy Transportation is available during the warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 356: Reporting Safety Defects
Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Chevrolet Motor Division Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: P.O. Box 33170 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Washington, D.C.
Page 357: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Service Bulletins Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Service Manuals and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General...
Page 358 Current and Past Model Order Forms Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated Service Publications are available for current and P. O. Box 07130 past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, Detroit, MI 48207 please specify year and model name of the vehicle. Prices are subject to change without notice and without ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 incurring obligation.
Page 359 Approaching a Hill .......... 4-20 Ashtrays ............3-17 About Driving Your Vehicle ......... 0-2 Audio System(s) ..........3-37 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-17 Care of Your CD Player ....... 3-43 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-41 Care of Your CDs ........3-43 Additional Program Information ......
Page 360 Brake ............2-27 Cargo Cover ..........2-38 Parking ............2-27 Cargo Lamp ........... 3-16 System Inspection ........6-29 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..... 1-26 Chains, Tires ..........5-66 System Warning Light ........3-28 Charging System Light ........3-28 Brakes ............5-42 Checking Brake Fluid ........
Page 361 Cigarette Lighter ..........3-17 Coolant ............3-31 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ......5-85 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-31 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....... 5-83 Heater, Engine ..........2-17 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet ........5-80 Cooling System ..........5-33 Cleaning Glass Surfaces ........5-82 Cruise Control ..........3-9 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ....
Page 362 Dinghy Towing ..........4-48 Driving (cont.) Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-38 Dolly Towing ..........4-50 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-32 Dome Lamp ........... 3-15 Winter ............4-40 Door ............... 2-8 Locks ............
Page 363 Engine (cont.) FM ............... 3-42 Overheating ..........5-31 Folding the Seatback ........1-7 Starting ............2-16 Following Distance .......... 4-57 Entry Lighting ..........3-16 Four-Wheel Drive ........2-25, 5-53 Environmental Concerns ........4-17 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ........3-35 Express-Down Window ........2-13 Front Axle ............
Page 364 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ....4-18 How to Check Lubricant ........5-52 Glove Box ............. 2-35 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ....5-40 GM Mobility Program for Persons with How to Check ........ 5-23, 5-26, 5-60 Disabilities ............ 7-5 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .........
Page 365 Inspection (cont.) LATCH System ..........1-44 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Child Restraints ........... 1-44 Boot and Seal ......... 6-28 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Throttle System ........... 6-29 the LATCH System ........1-46 Instrument Panel Brightness ......3-15 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ..
Page 366 Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top ....2-43 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Luggage Carrier ..........2-36 Selecting the Right Schedule ......6-5 Lumbar ............1-3 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ..... 6-7 Manual Controls ..........1-3 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ......
Page 367 Overseas – Customer Assistance ......7-5 Owners, Canadian ..........ii New Vehicle Break-In ........2-14 Owner’s Information ........7-11 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 5-95 Park (P) ............2-28 Odometer ............3-26 Shifting Into ..........2-28 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-13 Shifting Out of ..........
Page 368 Power ............3-17 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....1-28 Accessory Outlets ........3-17 Rear Window Defogger ........3-20 Door Locks ..........2-9 Rear Window Washer/Wiper ....... 3-8 Indicator Light ..........3-36 Rearview Mirrors ..........2-34 Steering Fluid ..........5-40 Reclining Seatbacks ..........
Page 369 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..1-26 Seats (cont.) Roadside ............7-6 Manual ............1-2 Assistance Program ........7-6 Rear Seat Operation ........1-7 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ....4-45 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-3 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..2-32 Securing a Child Restraint ........
Page 370 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ....6-7 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (cont.) Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......1-19 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ..1-60 Skidding ............4-15 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? ....1-57 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....... 4-34 What Will You See After an Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic Air Bag Inﬂates? ........
Page 371 Top Strap ............1-41 Used Replacement Wheels ......5-65 Torque Lock ........... 2-29 Using Cleaner on Fabric ........5-80 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ....4-55 Using the Rear Door Security Lock ....2-10 Towing ............4-47 Using the Recovery Hooks ....... 4-45 Recreational Vehicle ........
Page 372 Warnings (cont.) When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..5-21 Safety and Symbols ......... iii When You Are Ready to Leave After Vehicle Damage ..........iv Parking on a Hill ......... 4-59 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-82 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-40 Weatherstrip Lubrication ........

Chevrolet Tracker 2003 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Convertible Top

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Bulb Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Quick Links

Chapters

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