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Page 3 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CHEVY EXPRESS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 4 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that cou!d hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. These mean tl.,:e is son.--hing that cou.- hurt you or other people.
Page 5 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: LATCH BOTH LAP AND CAUTION SHOULDER BELTS TO POSSIBLE PRaTECT OCCUPANT INJURY DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC MOVE SEAT BATTERY FULLY 4CID COULD REARWARD*...
Page 7 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo Van Passenger Van Cab and Chassis...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Section Front Seats ... Manual Seats ... Power Seat Reclining Seatbacks ... Rear Seats ... Rear Seat Operation ... Safety Belts ... Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ... 1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-15 Driver Position ...
Page 9 Section 1 Air Bag System ... Where Are the Air Bags? When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ... What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? ... How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ... What Will You See After an Air Bag Air Bag Off Switch ...
Page 10: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever located at the front of the seat. To adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom. Slide the seat to where you want it and then release the lever.
Page 11: Power Seat
Power Seat If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver’s or passenger’s side, you can adjust it with these controls located at the front center of the seat cushion. To raise or lower the seat, move the center knob up or down.
Page 12 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. g in a re,..nec dosition when ya is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seat 1. Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.
Page 14 The passenger’s side pin will have a white cap with an “R” marked on it and will look like this: 2. Pull the pin handle up which will loosen the pin from the retaining clip. 3. Once the black or white pin is disengaged, pull the pin completely out.
Page 15 Replacing the Rear Seats A seat that isn’t locked i n k ,lace properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.
Page 16 4. Push the pin with the white handle marked “R” down until it is in the retaining clip. 5. Push the pin with the black handle marked ‘I“ down until it is in the retaining clip. 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put the flap back to its original position.
Page 17: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. Don’t let anyone ride lere he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 18 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: You never know if you'll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don't know if it will be a bad one.
Page 20 or the instrument panel The person keeps going until stopped by something. In could a real vehicle, it be the windshield ... 1-13...
Page 21: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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. 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Page 23: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 24 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the buckle 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 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, pull on the center adjuster control labeled PULL. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing shoulder belt guide.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. YQU can be seriously hurt id your is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1 -20 You can be seriously injured buckled in the wrong place like-this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? You can be seri~usly injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1 -22 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 30 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 31 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 32: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly, Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety...
Page 33: (3Rd, 4Th And 5Th Row)
Center Passenger Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row) 1-26 Lap Belt If your vehicle has third, fourth or fifth row bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position in the third, fourth or fifth row, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 34: Rear Seat Passengers
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 on page 7-33. 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 35 Lap-Shoulder Belt Here’s how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. Pick up the latch plate and pull Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
Page 36 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 37: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear safety belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 39 1-32 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-27. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 40: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is lower than 8600, your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners. You can find the GVWR on the certification label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
Page 41: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a seating position that has a lap-shoulder belt to get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 1 -34 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a...
Page 42 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck?
Page 43: Infants And Young Children
Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in CAUTION: 1-36 this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 44 Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and an Air Bag Off Switch, Passenger Vans and Cab and Chassis Models People should never hold a baby while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 45 1-38 Children who are up agai t, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 46 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 47 Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and without an Air Bag Off Switch Children who are up against, or very close to, an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 48 up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would appiy force on a body area that’s unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints. Pe, J e s h d d never hold a baby while riding...
Page 49: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 50 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness.
Page 51 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 52: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Passenger Vans without an Air Bag Off Switch Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 53 Passenger Vans with an Air Bag Off Switch Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 54 Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models without an Air Bag Off Switch The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, never use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle Here’s why: a rear-facir., child restrc A L...ld...
Page 55 Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models with an Air Bag Off Switch The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger seat. If you need to secure a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat, turn off the passenger’s air bag.
Page 56: Top Strap
Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.’’ It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored.
Page 57: Top Strap Anchor Location
Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restr..int will be placed. Each top tether b r a c L is designed to anchor only one child restraint.
Page 58: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
The top strap designed for the second row driver side position and the third/fourth row center seating positions in a three-passenger rear bench seat. Passenger Van 3-Passenger Rear Seats Anchor the top strap to this bracket. For the second row only, in the left outboard seating position, use anchor point (A).
Page 59 In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here. 1-52 With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Id a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 61: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-54 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, See Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-57. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 7-49 if the child restraint has one.
Page 62 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is the retractor to set the lock. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-55...
Page 63 1-56 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 64: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position (2Nd Row)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (2nd Row) You’ll be using a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the safety belts in the rear outside seat positions. To learn how to secure a child restraint with a lap-shoulder belt, refer to the instructions in Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-54.
Page 65: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position (3Rd, 4Th And 5Th Row)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row) You’ll be using the lap belt. 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. See Top Strap page 1-49 if the child restraint has one.
Page 66: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 67 Unless your vehicle has an air bag off switch and you have used it to turn the passenger’s air bag off, never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat. Here’s why: 1-60 A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates.
Page 68 Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward-facing child resi ‘nt in the right f If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system.
Page 70 6. 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. 7.
Page 71 Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. 1-64 If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger’s seat, your vehicle has two air bags one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger.
Page 72 severely injured or killGd in a crash i ~ a l if you aren’t wearing your safety belt you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 73 Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
Page 74 If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument pan on the passenger’s side. If something is between an occupant - ~ ~ . - . air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 75 When Should an Air Bag Inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is 8600 or above, your vehicle has single stage air bags.
Page 76 Stage Dual Air Bags If your vehicle has frontal air bags with dual stage deployment, the amount of restraint will adjust according to the crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these air bags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.
Page 77 What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger.
Page 78 When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 79 Air Bag Off Switch If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is 8600 or above, your vehicle has an air bag off switch. You can find the GVWR on the certificationhire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30 for more information.
Page 80 Infant. An infant (less than ride in the front seat because: my vehicle has no rear seat; my vehicle has a rear seat too small tu accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.
Page 81 Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the air bag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.
Page 82 If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger's air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit...
Page 83 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
Page 84 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 85 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Cra-’1 A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 86 Section 2 Keys ... Remote Keyless Entry System ... Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Doors and Locks Door Locks ... Power Door Locks ... 2.8 Last Door Closed Locking ... 2.8 Rear Door Security Locks ... Lockout Protection ... Sliding Side Door ... 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door ...
Page 87: Keys
Keys...
Page 88: Remote Keyless Entry System
This vehicle has one double-sided key for the 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 or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 89: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
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 device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 90 & (Unlock): Pressing this button once will unlock the driver’s door. The parking lamps will flash twice and the interior lamps will turn on. Press UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock the remaining doors. The parking lamps will flash. &...
Page 91 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four 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 92: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks 'x-'-- Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won't open You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked.
Page 93: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once. Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work.
Page 94: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door. With this feature, you can lock these doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers.
Page 97 To open the sliding door from inside, turn the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open it. 2-1 2 To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position.
Page 98 Swing-Out Side Door 60/40 To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull out on the handle and pull it toward you. To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door.
Page 99 To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then close the front door. Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed.
Page 100 To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle toward you to open the passenger's side rear door first. To open the driver's side rear door, pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door. To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first.
Page 101 Windows Leaving chiraren in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 102 Power Windows The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition Positions on page 2-20. Press the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window.
Page 104 Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number features, we know that nothing we put on impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Passlock@ Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system.
Page 105: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Page 106: Starting Your Engine
(ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Notice: Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle.
Page 107: Engine Coolant Heater
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"CI. do this: With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key.
Page 108 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord for the engine coolant heater is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment and is attached to the hose for the power steering reservoir.
Page 109: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 110 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already Also, moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. L (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Shifting into drive gear while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly.
Page 111: All-Wheel Drive
FIRST (1): This position gives you even but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. shift lever is put in FIRST ( I ) , the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 112: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) It can be dangerous to get if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
Page 113 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-28 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine F--nning...
Page 114: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 115: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-30 Engine Exhr-’. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
Page 116: Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. w , ~ . . the clin . , . e d n g the engine system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 117: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror If you have a cargo van without the rear door glass, your vehicle may not have a rearview mirror. Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position.
Page 118: Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with the camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you. 1. To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer, turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 119: Outside Power Mirrors
2. Turn the mirror head so that outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed. 2-34 Outside Power M swings further If you have power mirrors, inside the vehicle. Then, adjust the mirror angle by pushing the knob in the direction desired until the mirror is adjusted to where you want it.
Page 120: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the dri seat. T’S 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 121: Onstar@ System
Onstar@ System Your vehicle may be equipped with the Onstar@ System. Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. An Onstar@ subscription plan is included in the price of your vehicle.
Page 122 Onstar@ Personal Calling With OnSta? Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees.
Page 123: Storage Areas
Storage Areas 2-38 Your front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, press down on the inside portion of the handle. The compartment will open automatically. Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door.
Page 124 Instrument Overview Panel Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices ... Horn ... 3. 5 Tilt Wheel ... Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ... Exterior Lamps ... 3.12 Interior Lamps ... Accessory Power Outlets ... Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ... Climate Controls ... Climate Control System ...
Page 125: Instrument Overview Panel
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 126 I-he main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets B. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever C . Instrument Panel Cluster D. Shift Lever E. Climate Control System F. Audio System G. Headlamp and Parking Lamp Controls H. Tow/Haul Mode Button I.
Page 127: Hazard Warning Flashers
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. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
Page 128: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (1 00 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
Page 129: Turn Signavmultifunction Lever
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page later in this section.
Page 130 Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Page 131 -(Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings. position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move the band to off position.
Page 132 Cruise Control Your vehicle may have cruise control. (Off): This position turns the system off. (On): This position activates the system. (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol - / - to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.
Page 133 uise Control If you leave your cruise cont not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 134 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
Page 135: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: (Defeat): Turn and release the control to this position to turn off the DRLs.
Page 136 Lamps Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your control is turned to the headlamps or parking lamps position, your key is out of the ignition, and your driver’s door is open. To disable the chime, turn the control to the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) position and then back to the parking lamps or headlamps position.
Page 137 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Your vehicle’s center high-mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or damage the center high-mounted stoplamp unit.
Page 138 Dome Lamp Override You can use the dome override button, located below lamps knob, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened, or to remain off. To turn the lamps off press the button. The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open.
Page 139: Interior Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the exterior and interior lamps if they are left on after the ignition is turned off. All exterior lamps will shut off after ten minutes. Interior cargo lamps will shut down after twenty minutes and all other interior lamps after ten minutes.
Page 140: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 141: Rear Heating System
If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning controls will look like this: On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
Page 142: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating and air-conditioning system. This system regulates the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery for the rear-seat passengers only. It also works with the your main climate-control system in Front Climate-Control Panel Use this control panel when you would like to maintain a separate temperature setting.
Page 143 Directing the Airflow Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow in the rear-seating area. To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): Use this mode to direct air to the upper outlets, with a little air directed to the floor outlets.
Page 144 Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. Turn the knob on the right of the climate control panel to select the defog or defrost mode.
Page 145 Outlet Adjustment Use the outlets located near the center and on the sides panel to change the direction of airflow. 3-22 Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle.
Page 146: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 148: Speedometer
Speedometer 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). You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
Page 149: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout. The trip odometer can show either total miles or trip miles using this button located on the instrument cluster.
Page 150: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 151: Air Bag Off Light
Air Bag Off Light If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag off switch, when you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, the air bag off light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bag has been turned go off when you turn the air bag back on again.
Page 152: Charging System Light
air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group...
Page 153: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Page 154: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system come on when you set your parking brake. The light wi!! stay or! if your parking brake doesn’t it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.
Page 155: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 156: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Low Coolant Warning Light COOLANT United States This message is displayed when the cooling system is low on coolant. The engine may overheat. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which...
Page 157 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing A misfire condition has been...
Page 158 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as staiiing after start-up, staliing when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 159: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage United States The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). 3-36 Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 160: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light This light is displayed when the engine oil needs be changed. If this light is flashing, it indicates that the oil level is low. When this light is on steady, it indicates the oil needs to be changed soon. Once the engine oil has been changed, the change engine oil light must be reset.
Page 161: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light CRUISE United States The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You have this light on the instrument panel. It will light whenever the DRL are on.
Page 162: Fuel Gage
If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. Fuel Gage United States The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank.
Page 163: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them.
Page 164: Setting The Time For Radios With Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HH to represent hours ana an M or minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 165 Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until you hear a beep.
Page 166 Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) AUDIO: To adjust the bass and the treble, press and release the AUDIO button repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears the display. Then press and up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 167: Radio With Cd (Base Level)
Radio with CD (Base Level) Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system or1 and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between time and radio station frequency.
Page 168 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six six FbA.2) performing following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select AM, FM1 or FM2. 3.
Page 169 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO button until BAL appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.
Page 170 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. The track number will appear on the display. If you hold the pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track.
Page 171: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play.
Page 172 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display.
Page 173 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: Turn the radio on. Press BAND to select AM, FMl or FM2. Tune in the desired station.
Page 174 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 175 Finding a PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: Turn the P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. Select a category by turning the P-TYPE LIST knob. Once the desired category is displayed, press the SEEK TYPE button or one of the SEEK arrows to take you the category’s first station.
Page 176 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current station, radic ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is playing. If the cassette tape or compact disc player is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 177 Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle. You must return to the dealership for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK@ system has locked up. You must return to the dealership for service.
Page 178 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. The station frequency and FWD will appear on the display. You may select stations during forward operation by using TUNE and SEEK.
Page 179 CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-72.
Page 180 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it more than two seconds to reverse a? the normal playing speed.
Page 181 Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother the disc should play. It’s very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the disc should play.
Page 182: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Your system has a feature called automatic volume. With this feature, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 183 k SCAN >I Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning.
Page 184 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 185 Finding a PTY Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen. Select a category by turning the P-TYPE knob. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to the category’s first station.
Page 186 Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. Yzlu caii set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 187 Traffic Interrupt Feature: Your radio can interrupt the play of a CD. Press the TRAF button. The radio will seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will stop. Brackets around TRAF will appear on the display.
Page 188 To load more than one disc but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When you have finished loading discs, with the radio on or off, press the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button to cancel the loading function. The radio will begin play the last CD loaded.
Page 189 << (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release it to play the passage. The display will show elapsed time. >> (Forward): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track.
Page 190 k SCAN >I : To scan one disc, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the currently selected disc.
Page 191 To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved. You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrows.
Page 192: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Compact Disc Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: You’re driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The air is very humid.
Page 193 Rear Seat Radio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: PWR (Power): Press this button to turn RSA on or off. The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power is turned on. You may operate the RSA functions even when the main radio is off.
Page 194: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-Rds Radios)
PSET PROG (Preset Program): The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work: Press this button to scan through the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio. The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station.
Page 195: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
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 196: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 197 3-74...
Page 198 Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving ... Drunken Driving ... 4-2 Control of Vehicle ... 4-5 Braking ... Locking Rear Axle ... Steering ... 4-9 Off -Road Recovery ... Passing ... Loss of Control ... Driving at Night ...
Page 199: Your Driving. The Road. And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle 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: They Are for Everyone on page 1 - 10. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.
Page 200 There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people much” if someone plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might think.
Page 201 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in an increasing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent.
Page 202: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road.
Page 203 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 204 Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop will separately work the brakes at each front wheel...
Page 205: Locking Rear Axle
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 206: Steering
Steering Power Steering yoc lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 207 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 208: Off -Road Recovery
ff-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement’ recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 209 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 210: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Page 211: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-1 4 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.
Page 212: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night.
Page 213 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 214 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.
Page 215: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the You’ll amount of traffic on them. want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 216: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 217: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are.
Page 218: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 219 Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 4-22 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. Keep your vehicle in good shape.
Page 220 Coasting dovw,.n~ill in NEUTRAL or with the ignition is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 221: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 4-24 Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.
Page 222 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 223 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard I’/. ’ If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 224 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, you might not know it vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
Page 225: Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 226: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome) see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 227: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The Certificationflire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 228 you put inside your ve,,,cle can strike ,,,rigs and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
Page 229: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Page 230 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
Page 231 Your vehicle is equipped with a button on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel, which when pressed enables tow/haul. When the button is pressed, this light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that HAUL tow/haul has been selected.
Page 232 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? 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. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Page 233 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Passenger Van 2WD* GI500 4300 V6 3.42 5300 V8 3.73 3.42 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 Ibs (680kg). Vehicle* Axle Ratio HI500 Passenger Van AWD* 5300 V8 3.73 3-42 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,000 Ibs (454 kg).
Page 234 4800 V8 6000 V8 Axle Ratio Vehicle* Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR F o n g u e weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,000 Ibs (454 kg). 4-37...
Page 235 Vehicle* Ratio Axle G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase* 3.73 6000 V8 4.10 Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,000 Ibs (454 kg). Vehicle* Axle Ratio G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase* 3.73 6000 V8 4.1 0...
Page 236 6000 V8 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver is in the towing vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional equipment, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights.
Page 237 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 238 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: The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches.
Page 239 Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 Ibs (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system, except: Don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system...
Page 240 Towing a 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 241 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 242 Parking on Hills ’ really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on 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: Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into...
Page 243 Trailer Wiring Harness The optional heavy-duty trailer wiring package includes a seven-wire harness assembly at the rear of the vehicle and a four-wire harness assembly under the left hand side of the instrument panel. The seven-wire harness assembly is taped together and located in a frame pocket at the driver side rear left corner of the frame.
Page 244 Section 5 Service ... Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... Fuel ... 5-5 Gasoline Octane ... Gasoline Specifications ... California Fuel ... Additives ... Fuels in Foreign Countries ... Filling Your Tank ... 5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...
Page 245 Section Tires ... Tire Pressure ... Inflation Dual Tire Operation ... Tire Inspection and Rotation ... When It Is Time for New Tires ... Buying New Tires ... Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-66 Wheel Replacement ...
Page 246: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to 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:...
Page 247: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7- 10.
Page 248: Fuel
Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 249: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 250: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank Fuel lor is highly flamm: e. violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. It b The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
Page 251 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). While refueling, place the fuel cap in the holder provided. If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 252 Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-88. When filling the tank do not overfill by squeezing in much more fuel after the off.
Page 253 Checking Things Under the Hood Thing hat burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Page 254 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release underneath the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge on the driver's side.
Page 255 Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: 5-1 2...
Page 256: Engine Air Cleanedfilter
A. Battery G. Air Filter Restriction Indicator 6. Radiator Pressure Cap H. Engine Air CleanedFilter C. Coolant Recovery Tank I. Power Steering Reservoir D. Transmission Fluid Dipstick J. Brake Master Cylinder E. Engine Oil Fill K. Windshield Washer Fluid F. Engine Oil Dipstick...
Page 257 Engine Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick has a yellow handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment.
Page 258 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, 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 engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 101.
Page 259 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 260 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as SA€ 5W-30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 you can use an SAE 1OW-30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
Page 261 How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Light The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a change engine oil light being turned on, reset the system.
Page 262 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine Comparfment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Your vehicle may have this feature. The engine air cleaner/filter assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needs to...
Page 263 Check the indicator again after your vehicle has been driven. If the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears, the filter should be replaced. To replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover. 2.
Page 264: Automatic Transmission Fluid
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 50,000 miles (83,000 km) if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature...
Page 265 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO'C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Page 266 Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way;...
Page 267: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low.
Page 268 What to Use clean, Use a mixture of one-half drinkable one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 269 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at COLD FILL, or a little higher.
Page 270: Radiator Pressure Cap
Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 271: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-28 Steam from an over ate __ 3nc_ you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools...
Page 272 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
Page 273: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) 5-30 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the COLD...
Page 274 Heater - z ~ d n or hoses, anc parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 275 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the COLD FILL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information.
Page 276 If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 277 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 278 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler Engine Coolant on page neck. See information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD FILL mark. 5.
Page 279 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 280: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Your 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 fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 281: Windshield Washer Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 282 Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. full. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 283: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Cornparfrnent Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. 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 an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 284 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.
Page 285 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal 4;v-1y).
Page 286: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 287: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to foI’--i the steps below to do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
Page 288 Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations of the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative (-) jump starting terminal. You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery.
Page 289 Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If !hey do, you could get a shock.
Page 290 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. IO. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 11.
Page 291 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (-) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (-) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-48 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1.
Page 292: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections page 6- 17.
Page 293: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant 5-50 To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 294: Front Axle
Front 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 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 295: Noise Control System
Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 Ibs (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission control system during the life of your vehicle.
Page 296 Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. Insulation: Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation. Engine: Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if equipped) inoperative so as to allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer specifications. Fan and Drive: Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering clutch inoperative.
Page 297: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-58. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulk,, have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 298 8. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb socket from the back of the headlamp on the driver's side. 9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket. 10. On the passenger's side, turn the bulb clockwise one turn.
Page 299: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps tool 1. Use a small to unlatch the outboard clip on this lamp. Pull the lamp forward to completely unlatch the clip. Move the lamp outboard to loosen the tabs. 3. Remove the lamp from the grille. 4.
Page 300 8. To remove, squeeze the tab on the side of the 9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Install the new bulb. sockets while turning them counterclockwise. 10. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. 5-57...
Page 301: Replacement Bulbs
Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit by your dealer. 5-58 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Sealed Beam Headlamps Composite Low-Beam Headlamm Composite High-Beam Headlamps Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Back-up Lamp Rear Parking, Stop, and Turn Lamp...
Page 302: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check in At Least Twice a Year on page 6-13 more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 303: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
Page 304: Inflation
Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificationrrire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Page 305: Dual Tire Operation
Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque and wheel nut tightening information, see “Tightening the Wheel Nuts”...
Page 306 If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires.
Page 307: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators.
Page 308: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
tires ciause you t , lose control C L . ~ while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 309: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 310: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 311: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 312: Changing A Flat Tire
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. Changing a tire can cause an Ill,ury. vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 313 Removing the Spare Tire If you have a cargo van or a passenger van, the equipment you’ll need is located in the rear passenger side of corner of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket.
Page 314 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), wheel wrench (D) and the ratchet (E). Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the wheel wrench (D) and the ratchet to lower the spare tire.
Page 315 Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. 5-72 When the tire has been lowered, pull the tire toward you so you can reach the tire retainer and pull it up...
Page 316 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 317 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. 2. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 6. 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (1 5 cm) of cable is exposed. 5-74 4.
Page 318 6. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire and turn the handle clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring.
Page 319 Removing the Wheel Covers If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out.
Page 320 Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the jack handle (B), jack handle extension (C) and ratchet (D) as shown. Be sure that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you. To assemble the jack handle and jack handle extension, use the art and text following.
Page 321 Rear Position Front Position 5-78...
Page 322 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. l e jac Raising your vet- e witt positioned can damage the vehicle and even...
Page 323 5. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take off the flat tire. 5-80 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
Page 324 I .-.st or dirl the wheel, which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come and cause accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 325 9. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 326 St ing a or Spare d Tools Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1.
Page 327 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable tight. 5-84 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, the wheel wrench. 5. Put the flat end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
Page 328: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match get them on a. hot pa.rt of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page 329 FabricEarpet Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-92. Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Page 330 Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this 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 vinyl/leather cleaner.
Page 331: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Page 332 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.
Page 333 Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid.
Page 334: Sheet Metal Damage
Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notices When applying a tire dressing, always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish and tires.
Page 335: Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms; blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Page 336 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Glass Cleaner Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer fine scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans lightly waxes. Wash Wax Concentrate Biodegradable and phosphate free.
Page 337: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SAMPLE4UX1 M072675 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 338: Electrical System
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 339: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver’s seat. Front of Vehicle 5-96...
Page 340 Usage Fuse Spare Outside Rear View Mirror Courtesy Lamp/SEO Left Rear Stopflurn Signal Cargo Locks Right Rear StopDurn Signal Driver Locks StopKenter High Mounted Stop Lamp Climate Control 1 Climate Control Brakes Heated MirrodDefogger Right Rear Blower Driver Turn Mirror Door Locks Upfitter Park Not Available...
Page 341 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Front of Vehicle 5-98...
Page 342 Fuse Usage Radio Battery Powertrain Control Module Battery Left Rear Turn Lamp Right Rear Turn Lamp Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring Ignition 0 Stop Lamp Right Rear DefoggedHeated Mirror Right Daytime Running Lampmurn Signal Left Daytime Running Lampnurn Signal Truck Body Control Module 4 Fuel Pump Trailer Flasher...
Page 343 Usage Fuse Left Headlamp Right Headlamp Truck Body Control Module-Accessory Front Windshield Wiper Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition A Trailer Climate Control Blower Ignition B Spare Spare 5-1 00 Fuse High Beam Relay High Beam Horn Spare Circuit Breaker Usage Seat Power Usage Usage Windshield Wiper...
Page 344: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. for charge See refrigerant charge iabei under the hood capacity information and requirements. En ine S ecifications 1-6-5-4-3-2 5-1 01...
Page 345 Capacities Application Cooling System After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index. VORTECTM 4300 V6 VORTECTM 4800 V8 VORTECTM 5300 V8 VORTECTM 6000 V8 Application Engine Oil With Filter After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating range.
Page 346 Application VORTECTM 6000 V8 (Vin U) Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-l34a (Front) Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-l34a (Front and Rear) Capacities QTY Without Rear QTY With Rear Heater Heater 6.0 quarts 1.8 Ibs 3.1 Ibs 5.7 L (0.81 kg) (1.41 kg) 5-1 03...
Page 347: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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 it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer.
Page 348 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ... Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment ... Maintenance Requirements ... How This Section is Organized ... Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ... Scheduled Maintenance ... Part 6: Owner Checks and Services ... . 6-12 At the First 100, 1, 000 and 6, 000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ...
Page 349: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the...
Page 350: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 351: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Lubricate chassis components with each oil change. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.
Page 352: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Page 353 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.) Reset the system. Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter.
Page 354 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. U Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation page 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 355 37,500 Miles (62 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) U Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 356 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) CI Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. U Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires.
Page 357 82,500 Miles (137 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) U Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 358 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 Ibs or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches...
Page 359: Part 6: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part 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 360: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tries are inflated to the correct pressures. Don’t forget to check your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-60 for further details. Cassette Tape Player Service Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
Page 361: At Least Once A Year
Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-19.
Page 362 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check len you are i n g this check, could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 363 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park Mechanism Check When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 364: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should /et your dealer’s sewice department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 365: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed.
Page 366: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Fluid/Lubricant Usage Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Engine Oil of the proper viscosity.
Page 367 one-Piece Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant Propshaft (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Spline, Canada 1095351 1) or lubricant Two-Piece meeting requirements of Propshaft GM 9985830. Ssline 6-20 Usaqe FluidlLubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood Hinges (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474.
Page 368: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service ana any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record 6-2-...
Page 369 Maintenance Record (csnt’d) 6-22...
Page 370 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Maintenance Record 6-23...
Page 371 Maintenance Record cont’d 6-24...
Page 372 Section 7 Customer Assistance information ....7.2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Online Owner Center ... Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... Customer Assistance Off ices ...
Page 373: Customer Assistance Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 374: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 375: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
(TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Off ices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 376: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
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 2003 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 (243-8872).
Page 377 Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 2003 Chevrolet passenger cars and light duty trucks. (See your selling dealer for details.) Courtesy Care is available to retail and retail lease...
Page 378: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 379 Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five day maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to $10 per day (five day maximum) may be available.
Page 380: Reporting Safety Defects
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-51 70 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 381: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 382 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-41 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-Mastercard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 383 NOTES 7-1 2...
Page 384 Accessory Power Outlets Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ... Adding Washer Fluid ... Additional Program Information ... Additives, Fuel ... Add-on Electrical Equipment ... Add-on Equipment ... Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... Air Bag Off Light Readiness Light ... Air Bag System ...
Page 385 Audio AM-FM Radio ... Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ... Care of Your CD Player ... Care of Your CDs ... Chime Level Adjustment ... Fixed Mast Antenna ... Radio with Cassette and CD Radio with CD Radio with Six-Disc CD ... Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...
Page 386 California Fuel ... Canada ... Canadian Owners ... Canadian Roadside Assistance ... Capacities ... Capacities and Specifications ... Carbon Monoxide Care of Safety Belts ... Your Cassette Tape Player ... Your CD Player ... Your CDs ... Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models with an Air Bag Off Switch Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models...
Page 387 Chime Level Adjustment ... Cigarette Lighter ... Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle ... Outside of Your Vehicle ... Underbody Maintenance ... Weatherstrips ... Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ... Climate Control System ... Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ... 3-1 9 Rear Heating System ...
Page 388 Driving At Night ... City ... Defensive ... Drunken ... Freeway ... Hill and Mountain Roads ... In Rain and on Wet Roads ... Winter ... Driving On Grades ... Driving on Snow or Ice Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water ...
Page 389 FabriclCarpet ... Filter Engine Air Cleaner Finding a PTY Station ... Finding a Station Finish Care ... Finish Damage ... Fixed Mast Antenna ... Flash-To-Pass Feature ... Flat Tire ... Flat Tire, Changing ... Floor Console Fuse Block ... Fluid Automatic Transmission ...
Page 390 Hazard Warning Flashers ... Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer ... Headlamp Wiring ... Headlamps Bulb Replacement ... Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ... Halogen Bulbs ... Highway Hypnosis ... Hill and Mountain Roads ... Hitches ... Hood Checking Things Under Release ...
Page 391 Jump Starting ... Key Lock Cylinders Service ... Keyless Entry System ... Keys ... Lamps Exterior ... Interior ... Lamps On Reminder ... Lap Belt ... Lap-Shoulder Belt ... Last Door Closed Locking ... LATCH System Child Restraints ... Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...
Page 392 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ... At Least Once a Month ... At Least Once a Year ... At Least Twice a Year ... At the First 100, 1, 000 and 6, 000 Miles (1 60, 1 600 and 10 000km) Brake System Inspection ...
Page 393 Off-Road Recovery ... Change Engine Oil Light Engine ... Pressure Gage Older Children, Restraints ... Online Owner Center ... Onstar@ Personal Calling ... Onstar@ Services ... Onstar@ System ... Onstar@ Virtual Advisor Operation Tips ... Other Warning Devices ... Outlet Adjustment ... Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...
Page 394 Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc ... Playing the Radio ..3-41 , 3-44, 3-48, 3-59 Power Accessory Outlets Door Locks ... Seat ... Steering Fluid Windows Power Steering ... Pretensioners, Safety Belt Primary Radio Controls ... Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-14 Radiator Pressure Cap Radio Messages ...
Page 395 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ... Removing the Rear Seat Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Removing the Wheel Covers Replacement Bulbs ... Replacing Brake System Parts ... Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ... Replacing the Rear Seats Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...
Page 396 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position ... Designed for the LATCH System Rear Outside Seat Position ... Right Front Seat Position Security Light Selecting the Fan Speed ... Service Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... Doing Your Own Work Engine Soon Light Publications Ordering Information ...
Page 397 Taillamps Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited ... Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... Theft-Deterrent Systems ... Passlock@ Throttle System Inspection ... Tilt Wheel ... Tire Inflation Check ... Tires ... Buying New Tires ... Chains ... Changing a Flat Tire Dual Tire Operation ... If a Tire Goes Flat Inflation -- Tire Pressure ...
Page 398 Underbody Flushing Service ... Understanding Radio Reception ... Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... United States ... Using Cleaner on Fabric Using RDS ... Using Song List Mode ... Vehicle Control ... Damage Warnings ... Loading ... Symbols ... Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...
Page 399 Where to Put the Restraint ... Why Safety Belts Work ... Windows ... Manual ... Power ... Swing-Out Windows ... Windshield and Wiper Blades Windshield Washer ... Fluid ... Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 1-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 2-16 Fuses ...
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