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Page 7 Supplement t the 1998 ‘0 zr’s AstroBafari Uwnd ~~~~ This information replaces the “Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash” portion located in Section i n your owner’s manual. Part No. 15020756 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Manual If you’ve had a.crash, do you need new safety belts or built-in child a very...
Page 8 If you ever see a drrver’s or label passenger’s safety belt that says to replace sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there you in a protect collision. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate. If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged, replace them.
Page 9 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects’’ on page 8- 10.
Page 10 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 11 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
Page 12 You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
Page 13 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
Page 14 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger Van Cargo...
Page 15 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls 1-12 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1-17...
Page 16 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats them, take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about bucket and bench seats, power seats and head restraints. Man1 7 Front S c ts You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 17 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support.
Page 18 Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever. 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 19 CAUTION: Sit ---lg in a reclined position wl- in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 20 To fold your non-touring seatback forward, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. RELEASE After the latch has been released, push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle until it locks in place. To raise the seatback, unlock the seatback latch by pushing up on the lever while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback.
Page 21 A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won’t provide the protection needed in a ‘ I crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are not twisted and are properly attached.
Page 22 Bench Seats If you have bench seats in your vehicle, each seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. The center bench (if not equipped with a built-in child restraint) and rear bench seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever at the front of the seat.
Page 23 To raise or lower the center console, press the button between the beverage holders. Sit in the center seating position only when the console is-in an upright position. For details about headrests, see “Head Restraints” in this section. Removing the Rear Seats To remove the rear seats, do the following: r7-7 If you are removing the...
Page 24 3. Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the front seat. Push the seatback down until it locks in place (non-tourine bench seats only). 4. Lift up on the left seat release lever, then the right. The latches are near the floor on the rear legs of the seat.
Page 25 Replacing the Rear Seats To replace the rear seats, do the following: 1. Lower the seat into position. Make; sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. 2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat.
Page 26 4. If you are replacing the center seat, connect the right lap-shoulder belt to the attachment on the seat cushion. If you have a safety belt guide on your seat, pull the belt through the guide before reattaching the lap-shoulder belt to the side of the seat. The release hole should be facing outward.
Page 27 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside outside of a vehicle. In areas people riding in these are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 28 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose itas just on wheels. 1-14 Put someone on a seat...
Page 29 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 1-15...
Page 30 or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 31 ‘ I Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be -- whether you’re wearing belt or not. But you can unbuckle even if you’re upside down.
Page 32 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
Page 33 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug the hips, just touching 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 34 Adjust the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be from away your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 35 What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injul 1 if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 36 What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 37 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 38 What's wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 39 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. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 40 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 41 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags.
Page 42 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-28 The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.
Page 43 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Page 44 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 45 Let only qualified technicians work system. Improper service can mean that your system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly.
Page 46 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
Page 47 I ‘ Lap-Shoulder Belt These positions 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. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Page 48 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-34 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.
Page 49 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort...
Page 50 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic Remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide the seatback. over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 51 ‘ I 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions- earlier in this section.
Page 52 Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull along the belt.
Page 53 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 54 Smaller Children and Babies (Except Cargo Vans) CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants.
Page 55 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 will suddenly become a 240-1b.
Page 56 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans) Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants.
Page 57 CAUTION: Never hold baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until crash. During crash a baby will become heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-1b.
Page 58 Built-in Child Restraint (Option) If your vehicle has this option, there’s a built-in child restraint at each outboard position of the second row bench seat. This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 1-44 Each child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds (10 and 27 kg) and whose height is between 33.5 and 5 1 inches (850 and 1 295...
Page 59 BEFORE YOU USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, BE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH. IF A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS USES THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, THE CHILD COULD BE IN JURED DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
Page 60 You’ll be using the child restraint’s hg-ness (A) to secure your child. Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-46 Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated on the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 61 2. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together, separate them. 3. Place the child on the child restraint cushion. 4. Select only one side of the harness. In a single motion, pull the shoulder part of the harness out, and place the harness over the child's shoulder.
Page 62 6. With the other side of the harness, pull the shoulder part of the harness out in single motion and place the harness over the child's shoulder. If the belt stops before the latch plate reaches the buckle, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
Page 63 CAUTION: An unfastened shoulder harness clip won’t help keep the harness in place on the child’s shoulders. If the harness isn’t on the child’s shoulders, it won’t be able to restrain the child’s upper body in a sudden stop or crash. The child could be seriously injured.
Page 64 11. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’s shoulders by moving the clip up or down along the harness. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered near the child’s shoulder. The harness should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling from the child’s shoulders.
Page 65 2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. 3. Move one side of the harness off the child's shoulder. 4. Move the other side of the harness off the child's shoulder. 5. Remove the child from the child restraint cushion. Storing the Built-in Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt.
Page 66 4. Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback, and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback. Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash.
Page 67 An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It’s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. With an infant car bed, make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
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Page 69 A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
Page 70 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;...
Page 71 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates, even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Page 72 Top Strap Securing If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your GM dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do 1-58 Outside Seat Position...
Page 73 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, positioned so you would able to unbuckle the behind the child restraint.
Page 74 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 75 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. Put the restraint on the seat. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 76 6. 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. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag.
Page 77 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 78 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-64 To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 79 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 the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
Page 80 1-66 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 81 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part the child. If the child wears the belt in this a crash the child might slide under the belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 82 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 83 If you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says replace the belt, be sure to do so. belt will be there to help protect you in a collision. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate. If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged, replace them.
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Page 85 Section 2 Features and 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 working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys Front Doors Rear Doors...
Page 86 Keys CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 87 This vehicle has one double-sided key ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 88 Front Doors from open the front side door the outside, grasp the handle and pull the door open. To open the front side door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open. Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors, you must open the hatch first.
Page 89 open the driver’s side rear door, pull on the latch release handle in the inside of the door. To close the rear doors, close the driver’s side door first. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 degrees.
Page 90 Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 91 The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors. See “Hatch Release” in this section. Every vehicle with power door locks has system system. A pulse lock works like this: If the sliding door is open and you press the power door lock switch, the sliding door will not lock immediately.
Page 92 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the devict Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to...
Page 93 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 94 Synchronization Synchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. This will prevent anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter.
Page 95 If yc v e h i is fac .g do! grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Page 96 There are two labels your vehicle to remind you that have this feature. One can be seen from the outside on your sliding door. It is located near the bottom of the door glass, toward the front of the door. The other label is at the front of the sliding door, near the child security...
Page 97 Hatch It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. I f you must drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open or or other cable connections must pass through the...
Page 98 To lock the power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the hatch release button and turn it to the right. All doors will lock. Also, see the Caution following “Hatch,” located in this section. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Page 99 If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts. If you are driving and the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off.
Page 100 Ignition Positions Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off.
Page 101: Starting Your Engine
NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 102 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), wait seconds and start over. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates.
Page 103 CAUTION: Plugging the cord iL-_ an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
Page 104 CAUhON: is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 105 CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects.
Page 106 NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a object. You could damage your transmission or transfer case or both. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal.
Page 107 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 towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “Towing a Trailer”...
Page 108 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 109 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 110 Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into...
Page 111 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over...
Page 112 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 113: Power
Windows Manual Windows To open your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows (Option) If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the front side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the front passenger window as well.
Page 114 It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors electrical wiring or other cable connections must...
Page 115 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes your: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 116 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. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident.
Page 117 Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the paddle. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 118 To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is released. The wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed.
Page 119 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
Page 120 Incr-- Speed While Using Cruise Cont---t1 two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 121 Exterior Lamps Your lamp switch is on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Rotate the knob toward the right to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following: Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the knob toward the right to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Page 122 Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 123 The dome lamps will come on when you open any of the doors. They will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door closes. When the ignition switch is turned on, the dome lamps will go off. You can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the dimmer dial up to the second click.
Page 124 Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors of your vehicle.
Page 125: Storage Compartments
Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 126 If you have an optional sliding tray storage compartment, it is under the front passenger’s seat. To open the compartment, move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward. 2-42 If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover.
Page 127 There is also a maphtorage pocket on the passenger’s side of the engine cover console. Overhead Console (Option) Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the direction you want.
Page 128 Installing a Garage Door Opener 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 forward. 2.
Page 129 6. Now, with the compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly. With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to press the button slightly to operate the opener.
Page 130 Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower when you turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display. This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken.
Page 131 Sunglasses Storage Compartment The console has a sunglasses storage compartment. Convenience Net (Option) You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
Page 132 NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ibs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides vehicle. Load your cargo that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Page 133: Sunvisors
NOTICE: When using the cigarette lighter as an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load must not exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. The front ashtray is just above the passenger’s side front cupholder.
Page 134 Accessory Power Outlets You can plug auxiliary electrical equipment into accessory power outlets. Just pull up from the bottom of door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. Two accessory power outlets are located on the passenger’s side of the engine cover.
Page 135 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 136 Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface the universal transmitter so that you can still see the red light. Decide which one of the three channels you want to program. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter.
Page 137 Training a Garage Opener with a “Rolling Code” Feature If you programmed the universal transmitter, but the garage door will not open, and if your garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, your garage door may have a security feature that changes the “code” of your garage door opener every time it is opened or closed.
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Page 139 A. Lamp Switches Instrument Panel Dimmer C. Multifunction Lever D. Hazard Lamp Switch E. Transmission Shift Lever E Ignition Switch G. Rear Defogger H. Comfort Controls I. Rear A/C Control (Option) J. Rear Heater Control (Option) K. Rear Washermiper L. Front Ashtray M.
Page 140 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel remains, and many other things you’ll need know to drive safely and economically.
Page 141 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 142 Gages can indicate when there may be or is with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be problem, check the section that tells you...
Page 143 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you the light is working. Then 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 electrical charging system.
Page 144 can only drive for a short time with the readings in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake.
Page 145 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your ANTI engine and may stay on for LOCK several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 146 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which SERVICE monitors operation of the ENGINE fuel, ignition and emission control systems. SOON This system is called OBD (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 147 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 148 If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 149 CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected problems can be costly and is not covered by...
Page 150 : : : o Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You will have this light the instrument panel: It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are on. When it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps.
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Page 153 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Heating/Air Conditioning System Heating System Rear Heating System (Option)
Page 154 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Page 155 - b o BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and blows it out through the heater floor vents and the vents. If you move the temperature instrument panel knob between hot and cold, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent.
Page 156 Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. The function knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. OFF: This setting turns the system off. VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. BI-LEVEL: With this setting, the heated outside air comes out both the instrument panel vents and heater vents.
Page 157 Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) You may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is located to the right of the heater controls. Turn the switch toward HIGH for higher airflow in the rear area. Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off.
Page 158 If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LOW may enhance the front A/C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear lines to circulate. The rear air conditioning system will only send cooled air if the front system is It can still be used to circulate air, even if the front system is off.
Page 159 Your vehicle has air vents near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the dial on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your preference.
Page 160 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. To turn on the rear window defogger, find the button to the left of the heater...
Page 161 Audio Systems Press SET. Within five seconds, press and hold the SEEK right arrow until the correct minute appears on SEEK left arrow until the the display. Press and hold the correct hour appears the display. Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 162 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there.
Page 163 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob.
Page 164 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3.
Page 165 Playing a Cassette Tape 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 knobs for VOLUME, BAL FADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio.
Page 166 SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV.
Page 167 P. SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FMl or FM2 mode and then press P. SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.
Page 168 Playing a Cassette Tape 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. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL.
Page 169 TAPE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will now play.
Page 170 Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to a different music source than the front seat passengers including AM-FM automatic tone control, cassette tapes and CDs. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers.
Page 171 While listening to CD, press the up arrow to hear the next selection the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current selection (if more than eight seconds have played). The SEEK button is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use.
Page 172 SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV.
Page 173 P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the F M l or FM2 mode and then press P.SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.
Page 174 Playing Compact Disc PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on. (Please note that you can also turn the system a compact disc into the player with the ignition on.) Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in.
Page 175 FWD (6): Press and hold this button within a track. You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the FWD button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection.
Page 176 Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) If you have this option, you can play one compact disc (CD) at a time. To load CD into the player, hold the disc with the label side up and insert it carefully into the player (approximately halfway).
Page 177 PREV (1): Press this button to go back to tht.: start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press PREV again to go to the previous track on the disc. NEXT (3): Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc.
Page 178: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. Your audio system is equipped with THEFTLOCK if THEFTLOCK is displayed the front of the radio.
Page 179 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 180 Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get Stereo FM stereo will give you...
Page 181 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 182 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette while the tape symbol is flashing. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time.
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Page 185 Section 4 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 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery 4- 10 4-11...
Page 186 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 up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 187 Vision Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
Page 188 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 189 Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even of alcohol. You can have a serious fatal collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 190 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average.
Page 191 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 192 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 193 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Page 194 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 195 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, moves accelerates, around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 196 Check your mirrors, glance over start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 197 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is sludding.
Page 198 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 199 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain ana wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 200 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 4-16 Wet brakes can causc xidents.
Page 201 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t hard and fast rule .about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine.
Page 202 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 203 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 204 Here are some things you check before Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
Page 205 ’ Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 206 NEUTRAL (N) Coasting downhill in ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get hot that they wouldn't work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 207 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 208 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
Page 209 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 210 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. do it as little fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 211 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Page 212 Trailering Package If your vehicle is equipped with the trailering package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it.
Page 213 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 dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 214 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle’s tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important.
Page 215 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 216 Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs.
Page 217 Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system, except: Don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the trailer’s brake system will use more than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle’s master cylinder.
Page 218 Towing 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 219 Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 220 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 221 Trailer Wiring Harness If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle harness, will have an eight-wire including the center high-mounted stoplamp battery feed wire. The harness is stored on the passenger’s side of the vehicle near the rear wheel well. This harness has a 30 amp battery feed wire and connector, and should be wired by a qualified electrical technician.
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Page 223 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5-13 Engine Overheating 5- 15 Cooling System 5-22 Engine Fan Noise 5-22 If a Tire Goes Flat...
Page 224 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning button is located on top of flasher steering column.
Page 225 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 226 To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic (P). transmission in PARK 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets.
Page 227 5 . Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive positive and negative will go to a metal...
Page 228 8. Now connect the black negative the good battery’s negative Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative to the dead battery. It goes to metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery. Make your last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other unpainted metal part of your vehicle.
Page 229 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. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. your vehicle has been changed or modified since was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things can be damaged during towing.
Page 230 CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 231: Towing From The Front
Towing From the Front (Except All-Wheel Drive) Tow Limits 35 mph (56 k d h ) , 50 miles (80 km) 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.
Page 232 Towing From the Front (All-Wheel Drive) A towing dolly must be used under the rear wheels when from towing the front. 5-10 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.
Page 233: Towing From The Rear
Towing From the Rear (Except 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. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
Page 234 Towing From the Rear (All-Wheel Drive) A towing dolly must be used under the front wheels when towing from the reaK 5-12 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.
Page 235 Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 236 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine you get the overheat warning but 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 237 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until cools down.
Page 238 [ 6 h , CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 239 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you sl coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 240 Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 241 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 242 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 5-20 Then fill the coolant recovery tank 5. Put cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
Page 243 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Page 244 Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 245 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. C ! UTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 246 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you'll need is stored by your vehicle's rear doors, along the passenger's side wall. Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover.
Page 247 Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. The ratchet has It also has a DOWN side. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension.
Page 248 Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. Turn the ratchet toward the left to lower the spare tire to the ground.
Page 249 The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). Removing the Wheel Covers You will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. Styled Steel Wheel Shown If you have a standard steel wheel, carefully pry along the edge of the hub cap until it comes off.
Page 250 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ..1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put your spare tire near the flat tire. 5-28 2.
Page 251 4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 5. Rotate the ratchet to the right. That will raise the jack lift a little. head 6. Position the jack under the vehicle. 1 2.0” (30.0 5-29...
Page 252 Front Position A. Frame Pad B. Jack C. Wrench and Extension 5-30 Rear Spring Bracket B. Jack C. Wrench and Extension Rear Position...
Page 253 / I I CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising yUdr vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 254 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust or dirt on the wheel, o r on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 255 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet toward the left. Lower the jack completely. 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet toward the right with the mark facing you. CAUTION: In1 *rect lee1 nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 256 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 13. Remove the wheel blocks. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Page 257 3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet toward the right until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least two “clicks”...
Page 258 Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 259 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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Page 263 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical infc lation about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 264 Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Genuine Doing Your Own Service Work...
Page 265 You can be injured and damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
Page 266 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 267 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 268 The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. While refueling, place the cap in the holder on the fuel filler door. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, will spring back to the right.
Page 269 NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged.
Page 270 Hood Release Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver's side of the kick panel.
Page 271 When you open the hood, this is what you will A. Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location B. Coolant Fill Location C. Oil Dipstick Location D. Transmission DipsticWill Location E. Air Cleaner see: F. hngine Oil b111 Location Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H.
Page 272 Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 273 The engine oil dipstick is a yellow ring. Turn off the engine and give the oil few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 6-11...
Page 274 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications’’...
Page 275 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VlSCOSlTT GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE, LOOK FOR T H I S WEATHER SYMBOL O C ) + 100 +BO- + 8 0 - + 1 6 +40- + 2 0 - - - 7...
Page 276 Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil, Your dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 277 Engine Cover Removing the Engine Cover 1. Move both front seats as far back as they will go. 3. The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver’s and passenger’s side corners. 2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place.
Page 278 4. Remove the screws located near the top on each side 5. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside. of the extension. Grasp the extension from both sides and gently remove it. 6-16...
Page 279 6. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove it. 7. Remove the two bolts at the engine cover. The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover, only from the front of the dash. When removing the cover, be careful not the instrument panel or the trim.
Page 280 9. Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide it rearward. Then, lift it up and out of the vehicle. If the seal does not release, use the pull strap on the driver’s side above the rear mount. 6-18 Installing the Engine Cover Lift the engine cover into the vehicle and slide it all the way forward.
Page 281 Air Cleaner To remove the air filter, lift the hood, unsnap both clips and remove the top. After changing the filter, snap both clips to secure the air cleaner. Be sure the air cleaner lid is correctly positioned to seal out dust and contaminants that are harmful to your engine.
Page 282 Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. (25 000 if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:...
Page 283 ’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). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F ”...
Page 284 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick has a red handle and the center of the engine compartment behind the air cleaner. 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2.
Page 285 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 while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 286 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 287 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
Page 288 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If’ coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30,000 miles 000 km) or 24 months,...
Page 289 NOTICE: you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system.
Page 290 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: lhrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Page 291 When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering...
Page 292 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 293 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 294 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up.
Page 295 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark or the top of the window on the side of...
Page 296 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
Page 297 Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Page 298 Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days more, remove the black, negative battery. This will help keep your battery from r nin Sown. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful.
Page 299 Headlamps Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Install the new bulb into the connector. 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp. 6-37...
Page 300 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarkedturn signal lamp. 6-38 Completely remove sidemarkedturn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarkedturn signal lamp sockets from the lamp.
Page 301 4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reflector in order to remove the entire corner reflector. 5. Remove the remaining three screws; the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly. 6-39...
Page 302 6. Remove the composite assembly. 7. Turn the halogen bulb toward the left to remove from the assembly. 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it toward the right until it is completely tightened. 9. Replace the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed.
Page 303 Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door. 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket. 6-41...
Page 304 5 . Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp. 6-42 Pinch the two tabs on the wiper arm and slide the insert out of the blade, Slide the new one in place. Make sure the tabs are locked into position. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts”...
Page 305 CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
Page 306 NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check once a Check your tires month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 307 Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificationire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
Page 308 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the CertificationRire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Page 309 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.) The grades are molded the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
Page 310 Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 311 Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 312 Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/65R15 size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions.
Page 313 Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
Page 314 Using Multi-Purpose Interior C1f on Fabric I Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds.
Page 315 Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it 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 vinyl/leather cleaner.
Page 316 Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint harness clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in child restraint harness. If you do, they may be severely weakened.
Page 317 Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 318 NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Page 319: Underbody Maintenance
Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired replaced to restore corrosion protection. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
Page 320 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 172 1050 173 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 174 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050214 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050427 oz. (0.680 L) 10529 18** 8 oz.
Page 321 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ENGINE/l998 MODEL CODE YEAR This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 322 Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 323 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 324 c 7 c 7 1 1 1 7 c 7 c 7 FuseKircuit Breaker Usage Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, CHMSL, Chime Module Not Used Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside Mirrors, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps FuseKircuit Breaker Usage DRL Relay, DRL Module, Chime Headlamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Cluster, Overhead Console, Interior Lamps Module...
Page 325 FuseKircuit Breaker Usage L, M 1, M2 Blower Motor, Rear A/C Relay Coil, Front Cont. Temp. Door Motor, HI Blower Relay, Defogger Timer Coil Cigar Lighter, Door Lock Switches, Dutch Door Release Module Cluster Illum, HVAC Controls, Chime Module, Radio Illumination, Rear Heat Switch Illumination, Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Illumination, Rear Liftgate Switch Illumination,...
Page 326: Underhood Electrical Center
Underhood Electrical Center The underhood electrical center is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side. Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block. 6-64 SThRTER ENABLE ENABLE =CLAY Usage Feed AUX B AUX A...
Page 327 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage UPFIT-BATT Upfitter Battery Power Stud, Trailer Wiring Harness UPFIT-ACCY Upfitter Accessory Relay Not used Spare Fuse Puller* Spare Not used Spare Not used ECM-B Fuel Pump Relay and Motor, VCM, Oil Pressure Switch/Sender HORN Horn Relay and Horn A/C COMP Enable Relay and Compressor RR DEFOG...
Page 328 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Halogen Headlamps Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite Halogen Headlamps Composite Parking, Turn Signal Lamps Rear, Stoplamps Sidemarker Lamps Back-up Lamps 6-66 Quantity Trade No. H6054 9006 (Low-Beam) 9005 (High-Beam) 3 157NA 2057 1156...
Page 329 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. English and metric conversions are given. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Specifications ....Engine “VORTEC”...
Page 330 Rear Axle Capacity ..Standard Rear Axle ..Locking Rear Axle Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
Page 331 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
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Page 335 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 7-29...
Page 336 IMPORTANT- KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE A$ RECOMMENDED Have purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your GM dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment.
Page 337 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 cpqter do these...
Page 338 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 distances only a few times week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 339 Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions 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.
Page 340 Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Page 341 Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Page 342 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Page 343 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 344 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs rlrst). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 345 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 346 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires.
Page 347 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 348 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote+.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
Page 349 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 350 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 351 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first), Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if 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.
Page 352 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Miles (80 000 km) (Continued) 48,000 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 353 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 354 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles 000 km) (Continued) (100 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 355 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission ControE Service. (See footnote?.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 356 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 km) (Cuntinued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires, See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 357 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 358 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 359 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 360 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 (Continued) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if 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.
Page 361 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 362 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
Page 363 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Page 364 1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 365 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If~jou do your vehicle under any of tlwse conditions, change the fluid and-filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 krn). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 366 Long TripBighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 367 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 368 Long TripLHighway Maintenance Schedule Miles 000 km) (Continued) 45,000 - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 369 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 370 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 371 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 372 Long Tripmighway Maintena-:e Schedule 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 373 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. do not your vehicle under any o f these conditions, change the fluid andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 kin). Replace fuel filter.
Page 374 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
Page 375 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 376 At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are working properly.
Page 377 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
Page 378 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.
Page 379 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You sh,ould let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 380 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Page 381 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 382 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Wheel Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting Bearings requirements of NLGI Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344 or equivalent). Axle Lubricant (GM Part Differential, No.
Page 383 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOMETER DATE READING Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 384 Maintenance Record 7-50...
Page 385 Section 8 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. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
Page 386 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
Page 387 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 388 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 389 To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1998 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA 1-800-243-8872).
Page 390 Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1998 Chevrolet passenger car and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Page 391 For complete program details, see your Chevrolet dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
Page 392 Chevrolet dealer. Some state insurance regulations make rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle...
Page 393 Plan (CAMVAP). 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 shown that, if a situation...
Page 394 For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
Page 395 Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 396 1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
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ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) 1-800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM 6:OO PM EST) FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER Manual NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O.
Page 398 NOTES 8-14...
Page 399 Section 9 Index ......Accessory Power Outlet ......Add-on Equipment .
Page 400 Brake (Continued) ........Wear System Warning Light Brakes.
Page 401 ....Cooling System ......Courtesy Transportation .
Page 402 Engine Oil (Continued) Used When Change ..Exhaust. Engine 2- 13.2.27.2.30.4.25.4.32. Express-Down Window Exterior Lamps Fabric Cleaning Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....... . FillingYourTank Filter Air Cleaner Replacement...
Page 403 High-Beam Headlamps Highway Hypnosis ......Hill and Mountain Roads ....... . . Hitches.
Page 404 Locks (Continued) Key Lock Cylinder Service PowerDoor Sliding Door Child Security ......Lubricants and Fluids Lubrication Service.
Page 405 ........Passing .
Page 406 ......Safety Belt Extender ........Safety Belts Adults Care...
Page 407: Table Of Contents
Starting Your Engine Steam ........Steering In Emergencies Power...
Page 408: Wrench
Trailer (Continued) ........Weight .
Page 411 1 . 0 inches...
Page 412 * x u . Tire Pressm (240 Kpa e Page 6-4 ~r a More uetailed Look at's Under the Page 6...

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