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Page 3: Table Of Contents
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC Truck for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. also gives you information on ”Reporting Safety Defects”...
Page 4 We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited’ for GMC Truck Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 5 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual From beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
Page 6 You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
Page 7 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING...
Page 8 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cab and Chassis Passenger Van Cargo Van...
Page 9: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats take them out and put them back in.
Page 10 The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever at the front of the seat. adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.
Page 11 You can use the center knob to move the seat where you want it. To raise the seat, move the center knob lower the seat, move the center knob down. To move the seat forward, move the center knob toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 12 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, ,your safety belts can’t you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 13 Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 14 Removing the Rear Seat I . Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be re~noved. To this, press the tip o f a key into the the safety belt end release buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.
Page 15 Replacing the Rear Seat 1. Position the seat into the open slots i n both rails. Make sure that the latch levers at the front of the seat up position. are i n the 2. Roll the seat to the set location and lock 3.
Page 16 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. CAC I‘ION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 17 Why Safety Belts Work Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.
Page 18 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn't stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-10...
Page 19 or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more YOLI stop over more distance, time stop. and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 20 Here Are Questions Many People Ask and the Answers About Safetv Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You coclld be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 21 How to Wear- Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
Page 22 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 1 1 A 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 23 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, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 24 &= What's wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly much protection this way.
Page 25 What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injured if' your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 &.' What's wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-18 You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 27 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. You can be seriously injured if' you 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 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-20 You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width 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 29 To unlatch the belt,just push the button The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. I f you slam the door on you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 30 it says SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part of the steering wheel but there is no right front passenger seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only. it doesn't say SUPPLEMENTAL 'INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part of the steering wheel, your vehicle doesn't have air bags.
Page 31 your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passr please read this: CAUTION: An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called “Children”...
Page 32 How the Air Bag System Works in the instrument The right front passenger’s air bag is panel on the passenger’s side. Where is the air bag? The driver’s a i r bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24...
Page 33 CAUTION: Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. And don’t hang anything from the assist handle on the passenger’s side instrument panel.
Page 34 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant‘s upper body, stopping the occupant Inore gradually.
Page 35 Your vehicle is equipped with diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system.
Page 36 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
Page 37 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 38 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. - 1-30 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Page 39 Make sure the release button on so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the buckle is positioned The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 40 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Page 41 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has longer, tilt the latch plate and pull retractor.
Page 42 make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. -Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a-lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 43 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Continued) heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 k m k ) , a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb.
Page 44 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen.
Page 45 CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph km/h), a 124b. (5.5 kg) baby 240-lb. (110 kg) force on will suddenly become your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle.
Page 46 Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’s w,hy: A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the passenger’s air bag...
Page 47 Securing a Child Restraint Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
Page 48 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-40 6. To tighten' the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7.
Page 49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap restraint has one. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. if the child Put the restraint on the seat.
Page 50 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6.
Page 51 If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Page 52 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5.' 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.
Page 53 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child‘restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 54 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained the rear seat. But they need safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
Page 55 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If’ the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the.
Page 56 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
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Page 59: Featuresandcontrols
Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also ,explained are the instrument p m d and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly you have a problem.
Page 60 Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition you ever lose your key, your dealer will be able assist you with obtaining a new one. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this tag in a safe place.
Page 61 or Lock- Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 62 Child Security Locks Child security locks are located on the passenger side rear cargo 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 63 S ys - ___ If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
Page 64 Matching Transmitter(s) To Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched.
Page 65 Your Doors and How They Work Fro] Doors To open the door from the outside, pull pull the door open. To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open. 60140 Swing-Out Side Door To open the “60”...
Page 66 To open the "40" (rear) portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull toward you. To close the side doors, close the "40" (rear) door first. Then close the "60" (front) door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed.
Page 67 To close the sliding side door from outside. use outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When the door slides shut completely, with the side of body. To open the sliding door from inside. pull the handle and slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 68 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. Make sure the door is completely shut before driving your vehicle. 2-10 Rear Doors To open the rear doors from the outside, open the passenger side rear door first.
Page 69 To open the driver side rear door, pull the latch release lever at the inside edge of the door. Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open), then opening fully. To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first.
Page 70 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so...
Page 71 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 k m h ) o r less for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t drive at any one speed for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Page 72 LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine still turn the steering wheel.
Page 73 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
Page 74 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 75 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the PARK (P) position.
Page 76 moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.
Page 77 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Page 78 Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
Page 79 NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Always check to be sure your parking brake fully released before you drive.
Page 80 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like Pull the lever toward you. 2-22 this: Move the lever up as far 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 81 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Enf;?e Rurr-;-y It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
Page 82 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. 2-24 Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
Page 83 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
Page 84 Windows Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors. 2-26 The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger window as well.
Page 85 Swing-Out Wini ws Side Swing-Out Window To open your side door swing-out windows, pull out the latch at the edge of the window, swing the window out and push down the latch into the locked open position. Rear Swing-Out Window To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it.
Page 86 It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door@) open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door@) open or wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear...
Page 87 Tilt Wheel (Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever.
Page 88 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 89 Windshield Wi You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.
Page 90 Windshield Washer At the top of the lever, there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. Washer fluid will spray as long When let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for approximately two more wipe cycles and then either stop or return to the preset speed.
Page 91 Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re 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 it.
Page 92 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control ways There are two to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A.
Page 93 Your parking/headlamp switch is on the driver's side of your instrument panel. Your instrument panel dimmer wheel has two detent positions. When the wheel is turned to full brightness, and then into the first detent position, the radio display and PRNDL display will go to the day mode (full intensity).
Page 94 Rotate the switch knob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps. Rotate the thumb wheel next to the switch knob up to adjust instrument panel lights.
Page 95 If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in the United States, your vehicle may be equipped with DRL. If your vehicle has DRL, you will the the DRL indicator light on your instrument panel and your low-beam headlamps will come at reduced brightness.
Page 96 Reading Lamps (Option) I f your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next the lamp to turn the lamp on. Press the button again to turn the lamp off. 2-38 Underhood Reel Lamp (Option) If you have an underhood reel lamp, passenger side of the engine compartment.
Page 97 To use the lamp as a flashlight, pull down on the lever located under the lamp, unlocking the lamp and pull the lamp out. The cord will unreel as you pull the lamp. When you are done using the lamp, reel the cord back into the housing by turning the handle.
Page 98 Select the mirror you want to move by rotating the switch counterclockwise to adjust the passenger side mirror and clockwise to adjust the driver side mirror. The center position is neutral. Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want it.
Page 99 Storage Compartments Your front storage compartment instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, squeeze and pull the handle Storage compartments may also be included o n the inside of each front door. at the center of the Sun Visors the top.
Page 100 Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) Some visors have illuminated mirrors on them. Pull the visor down and lift the mirror cover (if there is one), to use the mirror. Cigar4 te LightedAshtrays The front ashtray is located in the instrument panel extension, at the center of the instrument panel.
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Page 102 Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and econo~~~ically.
Page 103 Speedometer Your speedometer lets see your speed in both miles YOLI per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour ( k t d h ) . Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United (used i n Canada).
Page 104 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 105 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 106 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
Page 107 Anti-Lock Rrake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK United States With the anti-l,dck 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 108 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Gasoline Engine) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission SERVICE control systems. ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 109 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady“...
Page 110 Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the lowpressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 111 Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES If the light comes o n and stays on while you are dri\iing, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones.
Page 112 Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). a little more or less fuel to It takes fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
Page 113 Voltmeter 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. 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 114 ‘Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Your vehicle’s center high-mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. 2-56 items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or ’...
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Page 117: Comfort Controls And Audio Systems
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you.
Page 118 Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the fan off, move the knob to OFF.
Page 119 Heater/Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heater/air conditioning controls will look like this. Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle o f hot air. Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fdn speed.
Page 120 Mode Knob The right knob the control panel changes the heatedair conditioning setting. N C : With A/C on, move the right knob to for maximum cooling. This setting puts the system in the recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy.
Page 121 Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the instrument panel. To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents, move the switch marked REAR HEAT to the blower speed you want.
Page 122 To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob on the control panel. Turn the knob counterclockwise for floor vent air flow or clockwise for headliner vent air flow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The control knob can be set to any blend setting.
Page 123 Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best.
Page 124 Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the HI for blower fan to a few moments before driving...
Page 125: Audio System
Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 126 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get TUNE: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. SEEk: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there.
Page 127 Playing the Rac VOLUME: Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency.
Page 128 P.SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to scan through each of the preset stations. The system will scan through and play each preset station stored o n your pushbuttons for a few seconds. Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations. Setting the Tone BASS: Slide this lever up to increase the bass.
Page 129 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn counterclockwise to decrease volume. The faster the PWR-VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the volume is increased or decreased.
Page 130 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning.
Page 131 Setting the Tone BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass and counterclockwise to decrease the bass. When the BASS control is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN.
Page 132 Once the tape is playing, use the VOL, BAL, FADE, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. The tape symbol and direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tape is being played. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected for play first.
Page 133 CD Adapter Kits Although this is not a recommended practice, it is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player. The adapter kit cassette should begin playing like a regular audio cassette tape once inserted. If the cassette immediately ejects, turn the radio off, turn the ignition on and press and hold the TAPE AUX button until the tape icon flashes on the display.
Page 134 A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately 30 seconds. This protects the disc and player from damage. The disc will not start playing. remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player.
Page 135 TAPE AUX: With a disc loaded in the player and the radio playing, press this button once to play the compact disc. To return to playing the radio. press AM-FM. If both a cassette tape and CD are loaded, press TAPE AUX to switch between the tape and compact disc.
Page 136 SCV This is the Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV) knob. Move the control ring behind the PWR-VOL knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Set the volume at the desired level. As you drive, the SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome road and wind noise at any particular speed.
Page 137 P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FM 1 or FM2 mode and then press P.SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.
Page 138 Playing a Compact Disc PWR: Press this knob to turn that you can also turn the system on when you insert a compact disc into the player with the ignition on.) Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. ,The player will pull it in.
Page 139 REV (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to favorite passage. You will h e x the disc selection play at high speed while you press the REV button. This allows listen and find when the disc is o u t selection.
Page 140 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow, explain how secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
Page 141 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 142 If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the The radio display. will remain secured ~ ~ n t i l the correct code is entered. When battery power is disconnected from a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display.
Page 143 Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
Page 144 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 145 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: I . Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
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Page 149: Yourdrivingandtheroad
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.
Page 150 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
Page 151 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same per3on drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 152 The body takes about an hour one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if t.here’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
Page 153 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. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 154 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 156 Remember: Anti-lock doesn‘t change the time you need to get your foot up the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. you get too close front of you, you won‘t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes.
Page 157 The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Page 158 emergency like requires close attention and a this quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn a full 180 degrees vesy quickly without re~noving either- hand. But you have to act just as quickly straighten the wheel once avoided the object.
Page 159 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver'? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane traffic for several seconds.
Page 160 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 161 If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go- If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for- a second skid if it occurs.
Page 162 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the olare from headlamps behind you. L ‘ Since you can’t see well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 163 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 164 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you 4-16 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.
Page 165 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.
Page 166 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-18 Here are ways increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 167 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 168 Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If YOLI not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive the next exit.
Page 169 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is 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 wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 170 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.
Page 171 Winter Driving 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 a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 172 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
Page 173 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 174 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little fdster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery (or batteries) charged.
Page 175 The CertificatiodTire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To fine out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 176 Towin; Traile CAUTION: 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 and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if have followed all the steps in this section.
Page 177 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 178 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Page 179 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are 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 must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights.
Page 180 If you’re using your platform hitch as a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of (B). If the total loaded trailer weight platform hitch as a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).
Page 181 Will you have to make any holes in t.he body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you’re using the wiring provided by the factory-installed hitch, should not need to make any holes in the body of your vehicle. However, if have an aftermarket hitch installed, you may need to make holes in the body.
Page 182 P-iving with a “.ail-- - = = If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. can cause unconsciousness or death.
Page 183 Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
Page 184 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a:lower gear before you start down a long or steep doyngrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
Page 185 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine: Shift into a gear: and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
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Page 189: Problemsontheroad
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers 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.
Page 190 To turn off the flashers, push the button until the first ‘click and release. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals- won’t work. Other Warning Devices ’ U? you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others.
Page 191 your vehicle has more than one battery, use the battery that is under the hood of the vehicle -- this will reduce the electrical resistance. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
Page 192 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive will go to negative positive and negative...
Page 193 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. 9. Make your last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other metal parts of your vehicle.
Page 194 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. Engine Block, Frame, Heavy Metal Engine Part Good Battery C. Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle.
Page 195 CAUTION: To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
Page 196 FroF Towing A towlng dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the front. Tow Limits 35 mph (56 k h ) , NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the miles front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment.
Page 197 Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with loads approaching rated GVW as the weight transfer will cause the front suspension to become overloaded. NOTICE: Do not tow with the sling-type equipment or the rear bumper will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment.
Page 198 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel. If you have a diesel engine, you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Overheating”...
Page 199 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
Page 200 ’ 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 Fan(s) :5-12 ’ If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark.
Page 201 CAUTIO1 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If 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 202 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mix. 5-14 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 203 Steam and scalding liquids from hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the pressure even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 204 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 205 mix, 3. Fill the radiator with the proper up to the base Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the mJLL of the filler neck. COLD mark. 5-17...
Page 206 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-18 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan.
Page 207 Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing andor high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages.
Page 208 If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 209 The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire.
Page 210 NOTICE: Never remove or restore a tire f r o d t o a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare tire.
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Page 212 Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft.
Page 213 Jacking Tool Storage A. Socket B. Jack Handle C. Ratchet D. Jacking Tool Storage Box Jack Handle Extension -.., ..The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E).
Page 214 Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel 2. Loosen the plastic caps with the ratchet and socket a n d remove them. Make sure the DOWN side faces you. I . You will need to take oft' the wheel nut caps reach your wheel nuts.
Page 215 ire and Installing the 3. Remove the center cap. 5-27...
Page 216 2. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 5-28 3. Rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little, Front Position...
Page 217 4. Position jack under the vehicle Rear Positio~ 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. shown.
Page 218 6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-30 Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 219 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by rotating thejack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 10.
Page 220 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenea wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 221 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and 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.
Page 222 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keep the 4. Attach ratchet, with UP side facing you, cable tight. the extension. 5-34...
Page 223 5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. You will hear two “clicks” when the tire is up all the way.
Page 224 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
Page 225: Serviceandappearancecare
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and appearance care.
Page 226 Your vehicle may have an air bag system. If it does, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index before attempting to do your own service work. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
Page 227 I f your vehicle is certified meet Standards (inciicatecl on the underhood tune-up label), is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available i n states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications.
Page 228 Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasoline Engines If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 229 While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly.
Page 230 When you put the cap back turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate the atmosphere.
Page 231 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp will autolnatically come on and stay on until the hood closed.
Page 232 When you lift the hood, ~011’11 see these items: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick F. Air Cleaner G. Power Steering Reservoir H. Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer Fluid...
Page 233 If your vehicle has a 7.4L engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fdn. If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 234 Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maint,enance, repair or replacement, of any device incorporated into any new vehicle f o r the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purclwser o r while 2.
Page 235 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. 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 c ‘...
Page 236 The engine oil filler cap is located between the air cleaner and engine oil dipstick. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. 6-12 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by...
Page 237 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK THIS WEATHER SYMBOL + 3 8 + 2 7 COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 238 When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Page 239 Air Cleaner To remove the air cleaner filter: loosen screw bolt to air induct hose remove the three bolts remove the f ~ d l air cleaner housing unsnap the three clips Then tilt the top cover up and back to expose the filter element.
Page 240 Automatic Transmission Fluid to Check and Change ’ 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 241 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C).
Page 242 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
Page 243 How to Add Fluid Refer the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add tluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 244 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles (166 whichever occurs first. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low.
Page 245 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL silicate-free) antifreeze that meets GM Specification 6277M, which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
Page 246 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 247 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix ut the coolcrnt mcoveq* t m k . CAUTION: Tbrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 248 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine cooling system. The thermoskt stops the tlow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an is recommended. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering tluid unless you suspect there is a leak...
Page 249 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 250 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. DOT-3 brake fluid. with There are two reasons only why the reservoir might go down. The first down an acceptable level during nonnal brake lining wear. When new linings are put i n , thc tluid 6-26 qoes back up.
Page 251 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. levels should be above MIN. If they aren’t, fluid have your brake system checked After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window.
Page 252 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Page 253 Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Free movement brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
Page 254 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your vehicle does when it is new.
Page 255 Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.
Page 256 Sealed Beam Headlamps Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer. Pull the retainer out and set it aside. 6-32 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector. 3. Install a new headlamp. 4. Reverse Steps 2 through 3 to reinstall the headlamp.
Page 257 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps. 3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb assembly from the back of the headlamp on the driver’s side by turning the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn.
Page 258 Trent Parkinglnrn Signal Lamps T o replace the front parking/turn signal lamps: 1. Remove the outer screws from the parking/turn signal lamp lens assembly. (There are either four screws, depending on your vehicle’s trim level.) 6-34 2. Remove the lamp from the grille.
Page 259 Sidemarker Lamps I . Remove the screw from the top o f the lens. 6-35...
Page 260 2. Un-clip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Remove the bulb by twisting it out of the socket. Turn the bulb to remove it. Install the new bulb. 4. Reverse these steps to reinstall the lamp. 6-36 Taillamps 1.
Page 261 3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts. 6-37...
Page 262 5 . Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear the vehicle. the left to remove. 6. Turn the sockets to 6-38...
Page 263 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 7. With the door open, turn the bulb to the left to remove it. Install the new bulb. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. Index for the proper type of replacement blade. 6-39...
Page 264 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. remove the type with a release clip: To remove the old wiper blades, until it locks into a vertical position. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release the wiper arm hook.
Page 265 Tires We don’t make 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 to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 266 Inflation Tire Pressure The Certification/Til-e-~ 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 1mre than 1 mile (1.6 ktn).
Page 267 nspectior Ires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles ( I 0 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
Page 268 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change any rust or dirt from places where the attaches to the vehicle.
Page 269 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 10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque”...
Page 270 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control 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 271 Treadwear The treadwear grade is 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 1/2) times as well on the governrnent course as a tire oraded 100.
Page 272 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again.
Page 273 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving.
Page 274 Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 275 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your CM dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Page 276 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. you need to use solvent: Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.
Page 277 Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1 . Carefully scrape oiYexcess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
Page 278 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Page 279 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part No.
Page 280 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your GM manufactured vehicle may have a “basecoat/clearcoat”...
Page 281 Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with beep mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
Page 282 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 283 Appearance Care Materials Chart PARTNUMBER SIZE I050004 2.75 sq. ft. 16 oz. (0.473 Lj IO501 72 1050 173 (0.473 L) 1050 I 74 (0.473 L) 16 oz,. (0.473 L) I05020 I 10502 14 (0.946 Lj 1 OS0427 (0.680 1050429 6 Ibs. (2.72 kg) 1051515 (0.946 L) I052870...
Page 284 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SAMPLE4UXTM072675 E N G I N E A 6 MODEL YEAR CODE 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 285 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 286 Instrument Panel The fuse block access door is on the driver’s side of the instrument panel below the hood release lever. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Page 287 POSITION NAME STOP HTD MIR CTSY GAUGES Hazard CRUISE PWR AUX Crank PARK LPS AIR BAGS WIPER HTR-A/C CIG LTR ILLUM CIRCUITS PROTECTED Stop/CHMSL, Stoplamps Electric Heated Mirrors Courtesy Lamps, Dome/RDG Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors IP Cluster, DRL Relay, DRL Module, HDLP Switch, Keyless Entry Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module Hazard LampdCHIME Module Cruise Control...
Page 288 NAME POSITION TURN B/U RADIO- 1 BRAKE RADIO-B TRANS RR FOG Not Used Not Used RR HVAC PWR ACCY PWR WDO ?Circuit Breaker Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended above. Fuse amperage levels are also imprinted on the fuse panel under the dash.
Page 289 Capacities and Specifications 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 have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
Page 290 Cooling System Capacity ENGINE “VORTEC” 4300 “VORTEC” SO00 “VORTEC” 5700 “VORTEC” 7400 After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Cooling System” in Section 5. *All quantities are approximate. Crankcase Capacity ENGINE “VORTEC” 4300 “VORTEC” 5000 “VORTEC” 5700 “VORTEC”...
Page 291 Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE Standard Tank Cutaway Standard Tdnk Cutaway Optional Tank All quantities are approximate. Normal Rc :ermt Parts Engine "VORTEC" 4300 Oil Filter PFS2 Air Cleaner Filter'l' CV789C Spark Plugs 4 1-932 Fuel Filter GF48 1 Radiator Cap RC36 ' "...
Page 292 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your GM dealer. TYPE QTY Front Only Refrigerant 3.00 Ibs.
Page 293 Lamp and Bulb Data LAMP OR BULB HEADLAMPS 2 Headlamp System (Sealed Beam System) Low/High Beam 4 Headlamp System (Composite Headlamp System) Low/High Beam High Beam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Park and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back-up Lamp Back-up Lamp...
Page 294 LAMP OR BULB INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps IP Courtesy Lamp Stepwell Lamp Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror LAMP OR BULB INSTRUMENT PANEL Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator Lamp Instrument Cluster Illumination Headlamp Beam Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Brake Warning Indicator SIR (Air Bag)
Page 295 NOTES...
Page 296 NOTES 6-72...
Page 297 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supple~nents your new vehicle warranties.
Page 298 How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 299 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don‘t know exactly how you‘ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances a l l the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 300: Maintenanceschedule
Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 301 Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug Wire Inspection.
Page 302 Maintenance Schedule Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. At 7,500 Miles (12 Then Every 15,000 Miles 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Page 303 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
Page 304 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 305 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 ks:) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). A H Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 306 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Arz Emission Cotltr-ol Senlice. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 307 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu :e 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emissiou Control Sut-vic*u. A 1 1 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed :K>K...
Page 308 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see every 3 footnote # (or months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add as needed.
Page 309 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiol~ Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 310 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33.000 Milt (55 000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An E~nission Con.trol Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 311 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE Gasoline Engines...
Page 312 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 313 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 314 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emissior~ Control Serllic-e. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid needed :i : Q DATE...
Page 315 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 316 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Emission Control Senice.
Page 317 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiol? Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid :>* as needed DATE...
Page 318 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Co17trol Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 319 75,000 Miles (125 008 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 320 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule > 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An E I ~ I ~ S S ~ O I I Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 321 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid needed : i : DATE...
Page 322 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Em,ission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 323 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. E I T ~ ~ S S ~ O I I Cotm-d Applicdde or1lv to Service.
Page 324 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Cmtrol Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 325 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Page 326 {bong Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles ( 1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the...
Page 327 mg Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Elnission Con f r o 1 Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 328 Long TripJHighway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Euzissioll Control Service.
Page 329 Long TripMighwag Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Emission ColztmI Service. A 1 1 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 330 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Em.issio?? Control Serviw. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs Check axle fluid level and add fluid :>* as needed.
Page 331 If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Emissim Control Service. Applicurhle O M I ~ whicles the United States. sold ir? DATE ACTUAL...
Page 332 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 333 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. Vehicles With GVWR Above Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
Page 334 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Em.issiorl Corztrol Service. A 1 7 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 335 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Emission Control Service. Applicuhle only to vehicles s o l d in the United Stutes. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Page 336 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 337 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Sc‘-ed-de 97,500 Miles (162 500 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 338 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schdule 100,000 000 km) (Continued) (166 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 339 Owner Checks and Services Part € 5 : Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 340 At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index for further details. Cassettt -1eck Service Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
Page 341 Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
Page 342 Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK i n each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift (P). lever is in PARK The key should come out only in LOCK.
Page 343 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these Make sure any necessary repairs are jobs.
Page 344 Rear Axle Service Check t.he gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See ”Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 345 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American (Gasoline Petroleum Institute Certified For Engine) Gasoline Engines “Starburst“...
Page 346 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Front Whee.1 Bearings requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Differmtial, Axle Lubricant (GM Part NO. 1052271) o ~ S A E SOW-90 Rear Axle GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Page 347 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the following record pages.
Page 348 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-52...
Page 349 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...
Page 350 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING...
Page 351: Customer Assistance Information
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact GMC Truck if you need assistance. This section also tells obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: The Custonw Satisfaction Procedure...
Page 352 Your satisfixtion and goodwill are important to your dealer and GMC Truck. Normally, any concern you may have with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise.
Page 353 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write GMC Truck, write to: GMC Truck Customer Assistance 3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04...
Page 354 Roadside Assistance GMC Truck’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC Truck dealer or the following special services: Flat Tire Cl~~lngu: Installation covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire).
Page 355 The Roadside Assistance services listed are available to retail and retail lease customers operating 1997 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km). All services must be pre-arranged by GMC Truck Roadside Assistance. Over-the-phone assistance, such as providing the name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice, etc., is...
Page 356 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Courtesy Transport: The GMC Truck Commitment Plus Program offers courtesy transportation for customers when obtaining warranty service. The Courtesy Transportation Program is available to retail purchasers of Commitment Plus eligible 1996 GMC light duty trucks.
Page 357 Lommitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the Bumper to Bumper Limited Wdrranty. GMC Truck reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification. For additional program details contact your GMC Truck dealer.
Page 358 BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and GMC Truck. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.
Page 359 TO GENERAL MOTORS 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-GMC-TRUCK 1-800-462-8782) or write: GMC Truck Consumer Relations 3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04...
Page 360 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself”...
Page 361 Section 9 Index ......Adjustable Mast Antenna AirBag ........
Page 362 Brake ........Adjustment ........Fluid .
Page 363 ......Climate Conlrol System Clock. Setting the ....... . .
Page 364 ........Engine .
Page 365 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance ........Heating .
Page 366 Locks ........Cylinders ........Door .
Page 367 Parking ........AtNight ........Brake .
Page 368 ......Safety Belt Extender ........Safety Belts .
Page 369 ........Steering .
Page 370 Transmission Fluid ........Automatic ......Transmitters.
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