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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How to Use Inrroauction This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.
  • Page 4 We urge you to review all these publications carefully. This will help you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service, keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction.
  • Page 5 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. About Driving Your Blazer As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T lC7. - 1 - CHEVROLET General Motors, GM and the GM Emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Emblem, and Blazer are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they...
  • Page 7 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
  • Page 8 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols these symbols are used on an original battery: Caution Protect Eyes Possible Injury Avoid Sparks Flames These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: Fasten Safety Door Lock/Unlock Belts will find on your vehicle.
  • Page 9 These symbols have to do with your lights: Master Lighting Turn Signal Heaulight Hazard Warning Direction Switch Rasher High Beam Fog Lights Daytime Parking Lights Headlight Running Lights Low Beam These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Windshield Windshield Rear Window Wiper...
  • Page 10 These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Battery Charging Temperature BRAKE Brake Shift Light Here are some other symbols you may see: Fuse Release Hood Fuel System ANTI-LOCK SHIFT Anti-Lock Brake Horn Lighter Vlll Engine Oil Pressure...

  • Page 11: Seats And Restraint Systems

    Seats & Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Manual Front Seat (Except Easy Entry) Section how to use...
  • Page 12 Manual Front Seat (Easy Entry Only) Manual Lumbar Adjustment Move the lever under the front of the seat towards the driver's door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.
  • Page 13 Power Driver’s Seat If you have this feature, there will be a control pad on the front of your driver’s seat. Power Lumbar Adjustment The left control make the rear of the seat go up and down. The right control makes the front of the seat go up and down..
  • Page 14 Reclining Front Seatbacks But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.
  • Page 15 Front Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless Then it will will lock in place. There’s one time the seatback may not fold without some help from you. That’s if your vehicle is parked going down a fairly steep hill.
  • Page 16 Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) When you tilt the outside front passenger seatback fully forward, the whole seat will slide forward. After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks. To get out, again tilt the seatback fully forward.
  • Page 17 Rear Folding Seat Your utility vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatba down for more cargo space. To raise the seatbacks, just lift up the seatbacks and push until they lock in the upright position. Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position.
  • Page 18 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light’’ in the Index.) In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn't stop The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield .
  • Page 20 With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident safety belt?
  • Page 21 Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts? Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with not instead of them.
  • Page 22 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1 . Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 23 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled wrong place. 1-14...
  • Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-15...
  • Page 26 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way.
  • Page 27 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR) This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, or air bag. Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: 1-17...
  • Page 28 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light’’ in the Index for more information. How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag?
  • Page 29 When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 14 to 18 mph (23 to 29 k d h ) .
  • Page 30 regarded anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated.
  • Page 31 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and the 1995 GM Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
  • Page 32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
  • Page 33 Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models) Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position When sit in the center front seating position, you have lap safety belt, which has retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pul along the belt.
  • Page 34 Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 35 Lapshoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. On four-door models, the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
  • Page 36 The lap part of the belt should be touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 37 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (&Door Models) Four-door models have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts away from the neck and head.
  • Page 38 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
  • Page 39 Cenfer Rear Passenger Position (&Door Models) Lap Belt When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across twisted. 2 . Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
  • Page 40 4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all...
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  • Page 42 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
  • Page 43 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 2 . Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
  • Page 44 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. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
  • Page 45 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and le it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
  • Page 46 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Position You'll be using the lapshoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint.
  • Page 47 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7.
  • Page 48 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window wear a lapshoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
  • Page 49 What if a child is wearing a lapshoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
  • Page 50 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit.
  • Page 51 The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety bel you want to replace. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see this label. 1-41...
  • Page 52 Notes 1-42...

  • Page 53: Features & Controls

    Features & Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly Keys and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 54 0000 The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag. This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, endgate,...
  • Page 55 NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help preven theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys. Your Doors And How They Work Side Doors to damage...
  • Page 56 Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the your key. outside: Use...
  • Page 57 Power Door Locks On four-door models, the lever on each rear door works only that door's lock. If your vehicle has power door locks, push LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door armrest. This switch will lock all the doors at once.
  • Page 58 Child Security Locks Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your rear endgate from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
  • Page 59 Operation When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will unlock automatically. If press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The endgate glass will unlock when the REAR button is pressed. Vehicles with automatic transmissions must have the transmission in PARK Vehicles with manual transmission must have the parking brake engaged.
  • Page 60 Your transmitter housing snaps apart for ease in battery replacement. To open the housing: 3. Remove and replace the batteries with two Duracell @-type batteries (DL2016 or equivalent), positive side down. 4. Align and snap together the back and top transmitter housings. Endgate (Hatch) Release 1.
  • Page 61 The endgate and glass will automatically lock when shut. To open a power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the lock button and turn to the left. All doors will unlock. Then reach inside to lift the handle and open the endgate. The endgate can be opened without a key if the driver’s door is unlocked.
  • Page 62 If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work. The electric hatch release lets you open your endgate glass by just pressing a button. The button is on the driver’s side of the steering column.
  • Page 63 If you have a manual transmission, either with or without the Keyless Entr! option, you must apply your parking brake before you can open the endgatc glass. If your vehicle has a endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move th carrier arm out of the way to open the glass.
  • Page 64 Emergency Release for Opening Endgate A. Hardware cover Lever C. Insulation 1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the access hole in the trim panel. 3. Reattach the carpet securely. D. Approx. 1.5 inch E. Pull back carpet to access plate Trim Panel 2.
  • Page 65 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the lgnition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so don’t do it.
  • Page 66 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at miles (804 km). Don’t drive at any one speed 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first so.
  • Page 67 NOTICE: Don’t operate accessories in the ACC position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACC position could drain your battery and prevent you from startiing your vehicle. LOCK - This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission.
  • Page 68 Release Button To Remove the Key On manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull straight out.
  • Page 69 Manual transmission: The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor a start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that’s a safety To start your V6 engine: 1.
  • Page 70 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles standing water, drive through them very slowly.
  • Page 71 NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
  • Page 72 leave your key in the ignition in the OFF position for an extended period for any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. PARK (P) -This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
  • Page 73 NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. OVERDRIVE - This position is for normal driving. more power for passing, and you’re: - Going less than about 35 mph (56 pedal about halfway down.
  • Page 74 FIRST GEAR (1) - This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND GEAR (2). You can use it on very in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST steep hills, GEAR (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into FIRST GEAR NOTICE:...
  • Page 75 SECOND GEAR (2) accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND GEAR (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH GEARS (3,4 and THIRD GEAR (3), FOURTH GEAR same way you do for SECOND GEAR (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 76 While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. Four- Wheel Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on...
  • Page 77 NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” in the Index. That section shows how to turn your front wheels.
  • Page 78 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear 4. Move the key to LOCK. 5.
  • Page 79 lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK you release the parking brake.
  • Page 80 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here some things know. 2-28...
  • Page 81 If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL (N).
  • Page 82 Four- Wheel Drive (Option) 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 4HI or 4LO. You should use 2HI for most normal driving NOTICE: Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or...
  • Page 83 dealer check your system. Turn the INT LIGHTS switch located to the righl of your headlight switch to dim your transfer case indicator light when you1 headlights or parking lights are on. This will also cause your instrument panel lights to dim. This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
  • Page 84 Electronic Transfer Case Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle.
  • Page 85 If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, tht amber 4LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is below 3 mph (4.8 ludh) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal depressed.
  • Page 86 Windows If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors. Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been turned to RUN. The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well.
  • Page 87 Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only) Four-door vehicles have a lockout feature to prevent passengers from operating power windows. It is located on the driver’s door. Press LOCK and only the driver can operate all windows. Press NORM and the windows return to normal operation.
  • Page 88 Horn Tilt Wheel (Option) You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
  • Page 89 Multifunction Lever The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
  • Page 90 To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
  • Page 91 Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the Multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this blue indicator light on the instrument panel also will be on.
  • Page 92 For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. can be very useful in light rain time.
  • Page 93 NOTICE: using When concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean well Fill your washer fluid tank only...
  • Page 94 automatically park on the endgate. When the glass is completely closed, the wiper will resume the delay mode. To turn on the wiper, press WASH. To wash the window, press and hold WASH. The wipers will continue to work after you release the switch. Press OFF to turn the wiper off.
  • Page 95 To Set Cruise Control 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-43...
  • Page 96 Resume a Set Speed Suppose set your Cruise Control at the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don't need You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A (Resume/Accelerate) longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until or apply the brake.
  • Page 97 To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A (Resume/Accelerate). Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 k d h ) faster. To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second.
  • Page 98 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
  • Page 99 Lamps Push the top switch with the parking lamps symbol Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lamps Transfer Case Indicator Light (if you have one) Push the bottom switch with the master lighting symbol on it to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps.
  • Page 100 Fog Lamps (Option) The fog lamp switch is on the instrument panel under the INT LIGHTS switch FOG LAMPS Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlights. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlights. Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on.
  • Page 101 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light Daytime Running Lamps Vehicles sold in the United States may or may not have this feature. DRL is required on new vehicles sold in Canada. The high beam headlamps will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off, and...
  • Page 102 Dome Lamps You can also turn the dome lamp on by turning the INT LIGHTS dimmer switch up until it clicks. The rear dome lamp has a switch that lets vehicle. The interior lights will come on when the front door handles are lifted or the side doors are opened.
  • Page 103 Inside Mirror If your vehicle has the lighted mirror, the lights will automatically come on for approximately 15 seconds when either front door is opened, or until the ignition is turned to RUN or ACC. The lights will also stay on for approximately 15 seconds after you exit the vehicle.
  • Page 104 Outside Mirrors Some mirrors are manually adjustable, and some mirrors come with an optional remote control adjustment switch. Find the switch on the driver’s door armrest. If you have the manually adjustable mirror, you can fold it before entering canvash. To fold, pull the mirrors in towards the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished.
  • Page 105 Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see seat. Sun VisorsNanity Mirrors more from 2-53 the driver’s To block out glare, you can swing down the top and bottom visors. You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side.
  • Page 106 Accessory Power Outlets (Option) These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum current levels. NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlets, maximum electrical load must not exceed equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating.
  • Page 107 Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage. To remove the front ashtray, push down on the metal cover. Then press the release tab on the panel under the metal cover and remove the ash tray. The front ashtray must be completely pulled out to open position...
  • Page 108 Storage Compartments Cupholders are on the front of split-bench seats. Squeeze the latch at the front of the cupholder and pull it straight out. The liner removes for easy cleaning and the cupholder is dishwasher safe. To open your glove box, squeeze the lever at the top of the glovebox and pull the...
  • Page 109 Two cup depressions are provided for your convenience, but the glovebox should not be open while driving. You will find a storage pocket on each front door. Four-door-models have storage pockets and cupholders on rear doors. 2-57...
  • Page 110 Center Overhead Console 2-58 Your vehicle have an overhead console The console has reading lights that turn on and off by pressing in on the button by each light. The lights can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want. It has two storage compartments which used to...
  • Page 111 Temperature and Compass Display Turn the display on or off by pressing the ON/OFF switch. Display the temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing the US/MET switch. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition If the outside temperature is 37 "F (3 "C) or lower when you turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display.
  • Page 112 Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas the difference between the two false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1. Locate your location on the zone map. Note your zone number. 2.
  • Page 113 Garage Door Opener Compartment If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. To install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by pressing the latch Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch.
  • Page 114 With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to push the button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly.
  • Page 115 Convenience Net The net is not designed to retain these items during off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items. The convenience net is anchored to the endgate door. Attach the upper loop to the retainers on either side of the endgate opening (the label should be in the upper passenger side corner, visible from the rear of vehicle).
  • Page 116 Cargo Cover Or Roll-Up Cargo Cover Grasp the handle and pull the shade to unroll it. Latch the posts into the sockets on the inside trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle to secure it. If you have the optional cargo security shade, you can use it to cover...
  • Page 117 Instrument Panel 1. Vents 2. Instrument Cluster 3. Air ConditionedHeater 4. Glove Box 5 . Audio system 6. Cigarette Lighter 6. Power Auxiliary (Option) 7. Parking Brake Release Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
  • Page 118 Speedometer and Odometer Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the U.S or kilometers (used in Canada). Tamper Resistant Odometer Standard Cluster ___"..." Your odometer is tamper resistant. It will show silver lines between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back.
  • Page 119 Trip Odometer Tachometer Standard Cluster Cluster The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Make sure the button is completely depressed. To set the trip odometer to zero, completely push the button near the readout.
  • Page 120 Normal operating range shows your engine speed during normal driving conditions. example, when the needle points running at 2,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). The tachometer needle will vary all the time that the engine is running. The red warning range tells you that your engine speed is reaching its upper limits.
  • Page 121 Safety Be/t Reminder Light When key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds.
  • Page 122 You will see this light flash for a few seconds when or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when or comes or stays on, on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
  • Page 123 The brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
  • Page 124 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is as a not running, check to show you it is working. If it does not come all, have it fixed right away.
  • Page 125 indicated by the system before any problem is apparent, which may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle, This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. The “SERVICE ENGINE SOON” light should you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. This light will also come during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light on steady - indicates a system malfunction has been detected.
  • Page 126 Charging System Light It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive electrical problem.
  • Page 127 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light The DRL indicator light is on whenever the ignition is on and the headlight switch and parking brake are off. For more details about DRL, see “Day Time Running Lamps” in this section. SHIFT Indicator Light SHIFT This green DRL indicator light is...
  • Page 128 Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator This blue high beam indicator light is above the engine oil temperature gage on the instrument cluster and is on whenever you use your high beam headlamps. See “Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer”...
  • Page 129 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Hot Coolant Can Burn you Badly! In explains what to do.
  • Page 130 NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. Fuel Gage 1 /2 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
  • Page 131 Voltmeter When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the idle for an extended period.
  • Page 132 Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer. The tap plates can be moved to accommodate various positioning by sliding them inside the cross rail to the desired locations before mounting the accessory rack.
  • Page 133 Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle will have a 5-wire and may have a 7-wire harness.
  • Page 134 Notes 2-82...

  • Page 135: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

    Comfort Controls & Audio Systems In this section you'll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Heater/Air Conditioning Controls Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air.
  • Page 136 The upper knob changes the air temperature. Turn the knob warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise for cooler air. The lower knob selects the heater determines which outlets the air will flow through (instrument panel, defroster, heater, etc OFF - This setting turns off all heating functions. Some outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward.
  • Page 137 Rear Window Defogger (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will have lines running across the glass. These lines heat your window. For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger.
  • Page 138 Ventilation System I‘ Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside vehicle when it is moving. With the side windows the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle, and out the rear air exhaust valve. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the conditioning fan is running.
  • Page 139 You can move the vents to direct the altogether. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open. Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.
  • Page 140 How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio System ..This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FM stereo audio system works. Upper Knob (PWR-VOL-RECALL) functions: Turn it to turn the system on and off. Turn it to control the volume. Press it to display the time when the ignition is off.
  • Page 141 FADE ne control ring behind the speaker balance. SEEK - Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK higher station and stop. SCAN - Press the SCAN button to hear each station for a few seconds. Push it again when will stop scanning.
  • Page 142 How to Operate Cassette System This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio cassette system works. Upper Knob (PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL) functions: Turn it to turn the system on and off. Turn it to control the volume. Press it to display the time when the ignition is off. Press it to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on.
  • Page 143 The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. Pushbuttons set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen favorite stations (7 AM and 7 Tune in the desired station. 2. Press the SET button. “SET” appears in the display momentarily. 3. Within 5 seconds, press one Whenever press that button, the preset station will return.
  • Page 144 PROGRAM To go from PWR-VOL-PROCi-RCL knob. STOP-EJECT To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio, press the STOP-EJECT button. If “Cln” (Clean) appears on the display when you insert your cassette player needs to be cleaned. It will still play cassette tapes but it should be cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and the cassette tape player.
  • Page 145 Lower Knob (TUNE-AM-FM) - The lower knob has two functions: in radio stations. Turn it to tune Press it to change between the AM and FM bands. FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance. SEEK - Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to SEEK the next higher station and stop.
  • Page 146 To Play A Cassette Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume, balance and fade just as you do for the radio.
  • Page 147 How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo system works: Upper Knob (PWR-VOL) Turn it to turn the system on and off when the ignition is on. Turn it to control the volume.
  • Page 148 Pushbuttons - The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. when They are also used To set the pushbuttons for up to ten favorite stations (5 AM and 5 FM): 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Push the SET button. “SET” is displayed briefly. 3.
  • Page 149 Press RCL to see what track is playing. Press it again within 5 seconds to see how long it has been playing. The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts to play. COMP - Press the COMP button to make soft and loud passages more nearly equal in volume.
  • Page 150 Anti-Theft Feature Delco LOC an Anti-Theft feature for the compact disc player. It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally. If it is used, your player won’t be usable if it is ever stolen, because it won’t turn on. The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret code into the system.
  • Page 151 4. Press the BAND knob and the time appears - indicating that the disabling sequence was successful. If the display indicates “SEC”, the numbers did not match and the unit is still secured. Disabling The Theft System 1. Press presets 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with ignition on and radio off. The display will show “SEC”, indicating the unit is in the secure mode.
  • Page 152 To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your tape player, radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio sure you can add what you want.
  • Page 153 You may prefer to use a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner. This type of cleaner uses a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaner cassette will not cause an error, but it may not clean the tape player as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
  • Page 154 Notes 3-20...

  • Page 155: Your Driving And The Road

    Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle u (See “Safety Belts”...
  • Page 156 Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming...
  • Page 157 According to the American Medical Association, person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three &ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces vodka.
  • Page 158 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No number of amount of coffee careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
  • Page 159 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reactiun time. Average reaction time is about 314 of a second. But that’s might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another.
  • Page 160 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can help you keep under control. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. This is the ABS system testing itself.
  • Page 161 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes.
  • Page 162 What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.
  • Page 163 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease the way, steer that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • Page 164 here are some tips for passing: “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. sign up ahead that might indicate a pass.
  • Page 165 Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
  • Page 166 Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined Consumer Information Regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States Department of Transportation. Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications.
  • Page 167 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around.
  • Page 168 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It’s a good idea to practice in you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different driving skills. Here’s what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, for example, need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles.
  • Page 169 Surface Obstacles. Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you if you’re not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself.
  • Page 170 Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
  • Page 171 Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and want to turns, might Ease up on’your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
  • Page 172 you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This way, you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It’s best that back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction.
  • Page 173 Driving Downhill 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 vehicle control? What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle...
  • Page 174 Are there some things I should not do when driving down Yes? These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill.
  • Page 175 Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, your vehicle can tilt even more. For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across incline.
  • Page 176 Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud - the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
  • Page 177 Driving In .Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain ca mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, don’t try it probably won’t get through.
  • Page 178 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.
  • Page 179 you are faced with severe glare (as from beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
  • Page 180 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous.
  • Page 181 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low-beam headlights - not just your parking lights - to help make you more visible to others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself mo clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted spray.
  • Page 182 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.
  • Page 183 Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you’re ready. not fresh such as after a day’s work miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go.
  • Page 184 some Then here tips: tire Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the‘road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both.
  • Page 185 Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and hill climb the better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains.
  • Page 186 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 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 red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
  • Page 187 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32°F;...
  • Page 188 You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
  • Page 189 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
  • Page 190 Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four- Wheel Drive Only) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you may tow it behind another vehicle providing it does not have the optional electronic shift transfer case all-wheel drive. Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper bar. NOTICE: Recreational vehicle towing is not recommended for vehicles with the optional electronic shift transfer case or all-wheel drive...
  • Page 191 2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position. This places the key into the OFF position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement of the front wheeldtires during towing.
  • Page 192 Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
  • Page 193 Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the CertificatiodTire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload.
  • Page 194 Trailer Towing a NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
  • Page 195 Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 k d h ) and don’t make starts at full throttle.
  • Page 196 If you’re using “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
  • Page 197 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains trailer manufacturer.
  • Page 198 Driving with a Trailer lowing trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
  • Page 199 Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
  • Page 200 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar To avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission out of gear and the parking brake applied) for a few minutes before turning...
  • Page 201 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hi 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2 . Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
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  • Page 203: Problems On The Road

    Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Section Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and off.
  • Page 204 To turn off the flashers, push the button until the first click and release. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. The flashers will stop if you step on the brake. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 behind your vehicle.
  • Page 205 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could Trying to...
  • Page 206 You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). four-wheel-drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL (N). 3.
  • Page 207 6 . Connect the red positive vehicle with the dead battery. Dead Battery (+) 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery.
  • Page 208 Good Battery (-) 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
  • Page 209 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things could be damaged during towing.
  • Page 210 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position with a device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transmission (either automatic or manual) should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the transfer case (either manual shift or electronic shift), if you have one, should be in 2HI.
  • Page 211 Towing From the Front (Except All- Wheel-Drive) NOTICE: not tow with sling-type equipment the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. If your vehicle has the four-wheel drive option, a dolly MUST be used under the rear wheels when towing from the front.
  • Page 212 Towing From the Rear (Except A//' Wheel-Drive) NOTICE: not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper system will be damaged. lift Use wheel or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. If your vehicle has the four-wheel drive option, a dolly MUST be used under the front wheels when towing from the rear.
  • Page 213 Towing From the Front (All- Wheel-Drive) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. MUST If your vehicle has the all-wheel-drive option, a dolly used under the rear wheels when towing from the front.
  • Page 214 Towing From the Rear (All- Wheel-Drive) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the rear bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. If your vehicle has the all-wheel-drive option, a dolly MUST be used under the front wheels when towing from the rear.
  • Page 215 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 216 If No Steam IS Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high speed driving.
  • Page 217 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at the ADD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
  • Page 218 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for more information proper coolant...
  • Page 219 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
  • Page 220 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 221 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
  • Page 222 7. By this time the coolant level inside the filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan.
  • Page 223 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
  • Page 224 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Your vehicle is equipped with work gloves and in the changing of a flat tire. Jacking Equipment Storage The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored along the driver’s rear wall. In some cases, may have to remove the spare tire in order to reach the jack.
  • Page 225 Jacking Equipment A. Retainer B. Rubber Band C. Work Gloves D. Mat E. Jack Storage Cover Spare Tire Your spare tire is in your vehicle's rear area, either mounted inside to the driver's wall or outside to the endgate, or stowed under the vehicle. If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, the tire must be removed in order to have access to the jack storage.
  • Page 226 To Remove the Rear-Mounted Spare Tire Make sure the carrier arm is fully latched to the endgate. Remove the tire's cover. The wheel wrench can then be used to remove the lug nut. The locking wheel nut can be removed by snapping the rubber weather cover off the face of the lock case.
  • Page 227 To Remove the Underbody-Mounted Spare NOTICE: Never remove or restow a tire frodto a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing. T i r e (&Door Only) Insert the chisel end of...
  • Page 228 NOTICE: To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive vehicle before cable is restored. Inside-Mounted Spare Tire (%Door Standard) When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end the cable and pull it through the wheel opening.
  • Page 229 Rear-Mounted Spare Tire (%Door Optional) Underbody-Mounted Spare Tire (&Door Standard) Changing the Tire Start with the jacking equipment. See “Jacking Equipment Storage” earlier in this section. A. Wheel Carrier B. Spare Tire C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder A. Retainer Valve Stem (Pointed Down) C.
  • Page 230 Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps You will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. Turn the jackhandle clockwise. That will raise the jack lifthead a little. If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be removed in order to get the wheel...
  • Page 231 Your wheel nut caps may attach your hub cap to the wheel. Remove rhese wheel nut caps before you take off the hub cap. If you have an aluminum or plastic molded hub cap, pry it off with the chisel end of your wheel wrench. Some jack storage covers are equipped with a hub cap...
  • Page 232 Do not jack up the vehicle with people in or near the vehicle. Position the jack under the vehicle. A. Front Frame Hole Rear Frame Hole Your vehicle has hole in the frame near each front wheel, as well as a hole in the spring hanger (for 4-door) and a hole in the frame (for 24oor) near each rear wheel for the jack.
  • Page 233 NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. off the jack. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wench clockwise.
  • Page 234 Take off the flat tire. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Put on the spare tire. 5-32...
  • Page 235 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. If a nut can’t be turned by hand, use the wheel wrench and see your dealer as soo as possible. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the cone-shaped end is toward the wheel.
  • Page 236 Tightening Wheel Nut Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in shown. Remove the wheel blocks. Storing the Jack and Spare Tire Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location your vehicle’s rear area. Secure flat tire where the spare tire was stored.
  • Page 237 Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug nut until it stops. The key does not have to be inserted into the lock. Push the lock case to be sure it is secured. The special lug nut and lock case is not intended to be used on any road wheel, only on the spare wheel carrier.
  • Page 238 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, in the Index.
  • Page 239 NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. 5-37...
  • Page 240 Notes 5-38...

  • Page 241: Service & Appearance Care

    Service & Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel infomation, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
  • Page 242 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper GM Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications”...
  • Page 243 gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline (unleaded).
  • Page 244 Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates.
  • Page 245 Filling Your Tank To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.
  • Page 246 Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
  • Page 247 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may have a light that comes on when you lift the hood.
  • Page 248 Then just pull the hood down firmly to close. from 10 12 inches (25.5 Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must level ground.
  • Page 249 To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind.
  • Page 250 What Kind of Oil Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. The “Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine.
  • Page 251 You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMV AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. WEATHER + 20 SAE 5W-30...
  • Page 252 NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
  • Page 253 Four-wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you will have a remote oil filter. There is a special access door in the steering linkage shield assembly located und the radiator support. Twist the screw to lock Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (-18 “C) or colder.
  • Page 254 While reassembling the air cleaner assembly, cover tabs are fully inserted into the slots in the air cleaner housing. On the 4.3L (VIN W) engine, also make certain that the PCV air tube is properly seated in the left hand valve cover. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when filter.
  • Page 255 NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. much can mean that hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
  • Page 256 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for cross-hatched area for a hot check.
  • Page 257 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the is used only proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
  • Page 258 Then, follow these steps: 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure it is fully seated. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.
  • Page 259 When to Checkand What to Use See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. How to Check The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap.
  • Page 260 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Four- Wheel and All- Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles.
  • Page 261 How to Check Lubricant If the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
  • Page 262 NOTICE: I f you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Some conditions, such as air trapped in the cooling coolant level in the radiator.
  • Page 263 3dding Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be a little higher. To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix ut the coolant recovery tank. Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it.
  • Page 264 Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.
  • Page 265 Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
  • Page 266 Windshield Washer Fluid What To Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
  • Page 267 Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylind might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
  • Page 268 Brake To Check Fluid .. . You can check the brake fluid without taking windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above MIN. If they aren’t, have your brake system checked to see After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels above MIN and below the top of each window.
  • Page 269 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
  • Page 270 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your vehicle does when it braking system for example, when your brake linings wear down and...
  • Page 271 Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn’t running. 2 . Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer. 3 . Unplug and remove the headlamp.
  • Page 272 Halogen Bulbs Composite Headlamps I . Open the hood. 2. Remove the black protective caps from the removal pins at the top of- the radiator support. Use a hex socket to unscrew pins. 3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out. (Some vehicles may have side by side bulbs.)
  • Page 273 8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and tighten the screws. 3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out. (Some vehicles may have side by side bulbs 4. Unplug the electrical connector. 5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 274 4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks. 5. Put the socket back into the parking/turn signal lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks in place. 1. Reach under the bumper and behind the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly.
  • Page 275 Rear Lamps 5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 6 . Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it clicks. 7. Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place.
  • Page 276 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) There are no replaceable bulbs in your CHMSL. You must replace the entire unit. See your GM dealer for a replacement CHMSL assembly. Other Maintenance Items Whdshield Wiper Blade Replacement NOTICE: Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield.
  • Page 277 To Remove the Old Wiper Blade: Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position. 1. Blade Assembly 2. Arm Assembly 3. Locking Tab 4. Blade Pivot 5 . Hook Slot 6. Arm Hook Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook Remove the insert from the blade assembly.
  • Page 278 To Install the New Wiper Blade: Slide the insert (notched end last) into the blade claws‘at end Plastic caps will be forced 1 . End “A” 2 . End “B” 3. Retaining Caps 4. Notch as the insert is fully inserted. 6-38 “A”.
  • Page 279 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. 1. Claw in Notch 2. Correct Installation 3. Incorrect Installation Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
  • Page 280 Air Conditioning Every and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability. If you think the is not working properly, have your dealership check it out as soon as possible.
  • Page 281 Ma/function Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) This light on your instrument panel lets you know when your emission system needs service. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 282 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get: Unusual wear Bad handling...
  • Page 283 lire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check or wheels.
  • Page 284 It’s Time for New Tires When You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
  • Page 285 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test...
  • Page 286 Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades are molded on the sidewalls While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on Motors vehicles may vary with respect General Motors performance standards and have been approved...
  • Page 287 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp tire or tire aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used Replacement Wheels 6-47...
  • Page 288 Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/75R15 or P235/70R15 size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. If you have other size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires.
  • Page 289 Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous damage your vehicle, too. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap...
  • Page 290 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label.
  • Page 291 Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new.
  • Page 292 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner. C/eaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap.
  • Page 293 Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later.
  • Page 294 Washing Your Vehicle way to The best preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
  • Page 295 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim.
  • Page 296 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets.
  • Page 297 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER 1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) Tar and Road Oil 16 oz. (0.473L) 1050173 1050174 1050214 1050244 23 oz. (0.680L) Glass Cleaner 1050427 1050429 6 lbs. (2.72 kg) Multi-Pufpose 1050729 8 oz. (0.237L) 105 1055 1051398 8 oz.
  • Page 298 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) TESTVNXX3XXQ09696 It appears on a plate in the front This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. side. You can see it if you corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s VIN also look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The appears on the vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.
  • Page 299 6-59...
  • Page 300 Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information, and a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
  • Page 301 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to off. remain If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse.
  • Page 302 Spare fuses are provided, however if you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one of the correct value. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without-like the radio or cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if it is of the value you need.
  • Page 303 Wheel Nut Torque DESCRIPTION Base or Optional Wheel Cooling System Capacity ENGINE 4.3L *All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be checked. Crankcase Capacity ENGINE 4.3L *All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be checked. Do not overfill. Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE 2-Door Models...
  • Page 304 Lamp and Bulb Dafa EXTERIOR LAMPS Halogen Headlamps - Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite Halogen Headlamps Composite Backup Lamp License Lamp Tail and Stop Lamps Marker Lamp (Front) Parking and Signal Lamp CHMSL Assembly Fog Lamp Underhood Lamp INTERIOR LAMPS Ash Tray Lamp Courtesy Lamp Dome Lamp (Front)
  • Page 305 Instrument Cluster Lamps NOTE: A PC part number indicates that the bulb and base are one assembly and must be replaced as such. Anti-lock Brake Warning Indicator Brake System Warning Indicator Check Gages Indicator Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator High Beam Indicator Instrument Cluster...
  • Page 306 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Fuse Legend 10 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow 25 Amp Clear 30 Amp Green 6-66...
  • Page 307 NAME PWR ACCY Power Door Locks, Power Seat, Power Seat Lumbar, PWR WDO Power Windows STOP HAZ Stop Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Chime, CHMSL Relay, CHMSL Lamp Dome Lamps, Cargo Lamps, Visor Vanity Mirror, HORN DM Cigarette Lighter, Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp, Overhead Console Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Horns, Horn Relay, IP Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside Rearview Mirror, Liftglass Release Motor, Illuminated...
  • Page 308 NAME GAUGES Alternator Field, VTC, A/C Compressor Relay, Cluster Chime Module, DRL Relay Coil, Four-wheel Drive Indictor Lamp, DRL Module, Rear Defog Timer, TCCM Ignition, SIR Redundant Ignition, RKE Ignition 0 2 Sensor Heat Dr, EGR, Cam Sensor, CANN, Purge ENG I Heater-A/C Blower Motor, Temperature Door Motor, HTR N C...
  • Page 309 NAME RADIO Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror Map Lamp, Overhead Console Reading Lamps, Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Overhead Console Display RDO BATT Clock, Radio Battery, CD Player Cluster Illumination, Ash Tray Lamp, Radio ILLUM Illumination, Heater Lamp, Four-wheel Drive Illumination, Chime Module, Fog Lamp Illumination Rear Wiper Switch, Rear Defog Switch Illumination Lift Glass Release Switch Illumination, Overhead Console Illumination...
  • Page 310 NAME WIPER Windshield Washer, Windshield Wiper Motor BRAKE DRAC, Anti-Lock Braking System, Cruise Control Electric Shift Transfer Case CRANK Crank Signal Fog Lamp Relay, Fog Lamps AIR BAG Air Bag Module TRANS 4L60E Automatic Transmission PRNDL PRNDL Power Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Engine (VIN) Oil Filter...
  • Page 311 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE R134a *All Quantities Are Approximate NOTICE: R134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12 refrigerant in an air conditioning system. R-12 in an R134a system will cause compressor failure, refrigerant oil sludge, or poor air conditioning system performance. Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
  • Page 312 Notes 6-72...
  • Page 313 Scheduled Maintenance Services IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVELAND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
  • Page 314 How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 315 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
  • Page 316 Schedule Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in go traffic).
  • Page 317 Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Spark Plug Wire Inspection Engine Timing Check Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true. /nterva/s Schedule // Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months) Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months)
  • Page 318 Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
  • Page 319 Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 320 Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 321 Maintenance Schedule I Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 18,000 Miles...
  • Page 322 Maintenance Schedule I 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 the weather is cold, let them could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 323 Maintenance Schedule I 27,000 Miles (45 000) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 324 Schedule Maintenance (Continued) For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
  • Page 325 Maintenance Schedule I 36,000 Miles (60 000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 326 Maintenance Schedule I 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 327 Schedule Maintenance 48,000 Miles (80 000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-1 2°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 328 Maintenance Schedule I Miles 51,000 (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 329 Schedule Maintenance 57,000 Miles (95 000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 330 Schedule Maintenance (Continued) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dl conditions. An Emission Control Sewice. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks gasket for any damage.
  • Page 331 Maintenance Schedule I 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 332 Schedule Maintenance 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 333 Schedule Maintenance 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12” C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 334 Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the frollt suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12" C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints', brake...
  • Page 335 Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 336 Maintenance Schedule I Mles 93,000 (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControGService. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 the weather is cold, let them could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 337 Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 "F (-1 2°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 338 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify limit recall liability prior to the completion however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:...
  • Page 339 Maintenance Schedule I I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs f i t ) . An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher.

  • Page 340: Maintenance Schedule Ii

    Maintenance Schedule II 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 341 37,500 Miles (62 500) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-1 2°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 342 000 km) 50,000 Miles ( 8 3 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
  • Page 343 Maintenance Schedule II 60.000 Miles (100 000 km) U Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10 "F (-1 2" C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warrn up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 344 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-1 2” C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 345 Schedule Maintenance 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-1 2°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake...
  • Page 346 Schedule Maintenance (Continued) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Inspect spark plug wires.
  • Page 347 Maintenance Schedule II 700,000 Miles (766 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 348 €ngine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix See “Coolant” in the Index for further details. Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details.
  • Page 349 Starter Switch 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
  • Page 350 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK Mechanism Check Park on a fairfy steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
  • Page 351 Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as we1 as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle.
  • Page 352 Part Recommended NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Guides Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders...
  • Page 353 USAGE Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Standard, Front and Rear Axle Differential, Locking Transfer Case Column Shift Windshield Washer Solvent Transfer Case Shift Lever, Propeller Chassis lubricant (GM Shaft Slip Splines and Universal Joints Clutch Pushrod to Fork Joint Constant Velocity Universal Joint FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part...
  • Page 354 USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor b. Release Pawl Endgate Mounted Spare Tire Carri- Multi-purpose lubricant meeting er (If Equipped), Outer Endgate Handle Pivot Points, and Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Gas Line See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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  • Page 357: Customer Assistance Information

    Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: The Customer Satisfaction Procedure,...
  • Page 358 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern.
  • Page 359 General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has...
  • Page 360 AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.

  • Page 361: Reporting Safety Defects

    In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center 0. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
  • Page 362 Chevrolet’s dealer network and preferred service providers. The following services are available: Towing...
  • Page 363 Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of 1995 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details).
  • Page 364 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: ..United States .

  • Page 369: Index

    Index Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”) Readiness Light (See “Lights”) Accessory Power Outlets ........... . . Aircleaner Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”) All-Wheel Drive (Option)
  • Page 370 Bulb Replacement Composite Headlamps Front Park Turn Signal Lamps Halogen Bulb ..........RearLamps Replacementchart Sealed Beam Headlamps...
  • Page 371 Cruise Control (continued) ..........ToResume .
  • Page 372 Engine (continued) FanNoise Identification Oil (See “Oil”) Overheating RunningWhileParked Starting Exhaust System Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations”) ..........FluidLeakCheck Fluids (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”) Four-wheel Drive...
  • Page 373 Hood Checking Under. Hood Release ............Horn Hydraulic Clutch Hydroplaning (See “Driving in the Rain”)
  • Page 374 ..........LoadingYourVehicle .
  • Page 375 ..........Radiator Pressure Cap Radio (See “Audio Systems”) Rear Axle (See “Axle”)
  • Page 376 ............Seats .
  • Page 377 Towing ATrailer Driving on Grades Driving with a Trailer ParkingonHills Passing SafetyChains Hitches Recreational Vehicle TowingYourVehicle Trailer ............Brakes .
  • Page 378 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance Aluminum Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps NutTorque Replacement Used Replacement Winches Windows Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Windshield Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Rearwipermasher Washer WasherFluid Wiper Wiper Blade Chatter Wiper Blade Cleaning Wiper Blade Replacement Only) 6-46 6-55 5-28...
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