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Page 1 I 9 9 8 O W N E R ' S M A N U A L SONOMA C O M F O R T A B L Y C O M M A N D ' " '...
Page 4 'our passengeri can do. This section contains ve lbout safety bn'* bags and child restra US-~,...
Page 7 The 1998 GMC Sonoma Owner’s Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
Page 8 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SONOMA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
Page 9 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 things quickly.
Page 10 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 11 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. These symbols For example, these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK...
Page 12 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup...
Page 13 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. learn about some things you should not do with Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask 1-11 About Safety Belts...
Page 14 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle moving.
Page 15 Supplement to the 1998 GMC Sonoma, GMC Jimmy, GMC Envoy and Oldsrnobile Bravada Owner’s Manuals This information should be included with the “Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)” information located in Section 2 in your ownerS manual. As built, your vehicle is not equipped with Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
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Page 17 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Turn the knob to the left to increase to the right to decrease lumbar support. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) lumbar support and Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.
Page 18 don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 19 Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat or to access the storage area behind the seat. To fold the front seatback forward, rotate the handle on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward.
Page 20 Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in the rear area. To fold the jump seat down, pull down on the handle on the bottom of the seat until the seat is in place, then move the seatback to a vertical position.
Page 21 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 22 Why Safety Belts Work or on anything, you go as fast as When you ride in it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat wheels.
Page 23 The person keeps going until stopped by something. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield...
Page 24 or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 25 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 26 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 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 27 Pull on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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 28 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-14 CAUTIPV: 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.
Page 29 &= What's wrong with this? CAUTIPY: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 30 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-16 C A U T 3 N : You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 31 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriou y injured by a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 32 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the bucrcle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 33 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 34 are the most Here important things to bag system: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 35 CAUTIO-1: Children who are up against, or very close to, an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants.
Page 36 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-22...
Page 37 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Page 38 How does an air bag restrain? moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 39 Your vehicle has a switch that you can use to turn off the passenger’s air bag. But use this switch only when rear-facing child restraint at the right front passenger’s position. See “Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 40 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle your Air bags affect how vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the GM Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
Page 41 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 42 To make the belt shortCf,’@lll 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 Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate a little and pull the belt.
Page 44 Children Everyone in vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler to use changes the need, for everyone, In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 45 laller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
Page 46 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in crash at only a 124b. (5.5 kg) baby (40 km/h), will suddenly become a 240-lb.
Page 47 Secure the baby in an infant restraint, but be sure to turn off the passenger’s air bag. See “Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position” in the Index for more on this, including important safety information. Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints.
Page 48 An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It’s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. With an infant car bed, make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
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Page 50 A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 Ibs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches to 102 cm) height, or up to around four years of age.
Page 51 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;...
Page 52 A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Page 53 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position Don’t use child restrail won’t work nronerlv. Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly. The restraints nos.’ )n. 1-39...
Page 54 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There’s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s air bag. But use this switch only when you want to secure a rear-facing child restraint at the right front passenger’s position.
Page 55 A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
Page 56 If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle until you have your vehicle serviced.
Page 57 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 58 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 59 If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off, the person sitting there won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inflate and help protect person sitting there. Make sure the air bag is turned on unless are using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position.
Page 60 1-46 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 61 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 62 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should But if a safety belt isn’t long enohgh to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 63 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right nelp avoid personal...
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Page 65 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 66 Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 67 This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number. The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 68 Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Page 69 Side Access Panel (Extended Cab) (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a side access panel for convenience in loading and unloading cargo. To open the side access panel, first open the driver’s front door. Then, use the handle on the panel to open You must close the side access panel before you can close the driver’s door.
Page 70 Lockout Prevention To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all the doors will lock, and the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 71 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You ]nay need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Page 72 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter: Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole.
Page 73 Tailgate You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate back up, be sure it latches securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. Raise the tailgate slightly. 2.
Page 74 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 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 don’t do it.
Page 75 the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start after three (3) tries, the vehicle needs service.
Page 76 Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch different positions. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Push in the key and turn Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as before you inserted the key.
Page 77 On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key LOCK will lock the steering column and result a loss of to steer ability the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFT.
Page 78 Your radio and power windows will work when the ignition key is in the RUN or ACCESSORY. Once to OFF, the key is turned from RUN will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 79 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
Page 80 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
Page 81 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Page 82 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) lever...
Page 83 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
Page 84 Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clut.ch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 2-20 FIRST ( 1 ) You can shift into...
Page 85 (R): REVERSE To back up, press the clutch pedal, wait about six seconds, then shift into REVERSE Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving could damage your transmission.
Page 86 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 87 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle move suddenly.
Page 88 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take with you. I f you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle (P). in PARK 2-24 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)
Page 89 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 90 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer”...
Page 91 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Page 92 It can be dangerous to get out the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 93 Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped) If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are above the audio system controls. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: 2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
Page 94 Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift from 2Hl or 4H1 to 4L0, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 k d h ) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (Nj in vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.
Page 95 On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, if your transfer case does not shift into 4H1, your transmission indicator switch may require adjustment. With your transmission in NEUTRAL (N), press and release the indicator light is flashing, 4HI switch. While the shift your transmission into PARK (P). Wdit until the 4HI indicator light stays on before shifting your transmission into gear.
Page 96 Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab) When you close the window, be sure the latch catches. 2-32 Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped) Squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. When you close the window, be sure the latch catches. Horn Press the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Page 97 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) If you have the tilt steering wheel, you should adjust the steering wheel before you drive. can raise highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you.
Page 98 Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two These downward (for left) positions. 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 99 Windshield Wipers 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 there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer.
Page 100 Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise COII~POI, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kndh) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 101 1 . Move. the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the SET button at the end and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
Page 102 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There. are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 103 Exterior Lamps ‘A’ Your parking lamp and headlamp switch is on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. Rotate the knob to the right to the parking lamps symbol to manually turn Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the knob to the right to the master lamps symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Page 104 Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill so be sure it is not covered, which will cause the system to...
Page 105 The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when: e the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is i n automatic headlamp mode and the parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
Page 106 Exit Lighting exit With lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle. These lights will stay on for a short period of time and then will go out. Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature.
Page 107 Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, reading, glove box, cargo and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. If the battery run-down protection shuts off the interior lamps, to return to normal operation necessary to:...
Page 108 At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken reduce glare {this change may take few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced. Press the button at the base of the mirror to turn on the autonlatic feature.
Page 109 CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 110 I f your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift the cover to expose the storage area which includes slots for cassettes and a coinholder. Some vehicles may have a storage pocket on the back of the bucket or 60/40 bench seats. 2-46 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter Rotate the front ashtray door down to open it.
Page 111 NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the top and bottom visors.
Page 112 Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlets are located near the center of the vehicle on the lower part of the instrument panel. Just remove the plug from the outlet and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install.
Page 113 Instrument Panel A. Air Vents B. Instrument Cluster Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped) D. Glove Box E. Audio System E Auxiliary Power Outlets (If Equipped) G . Comfort Controls H. Ashtray I. Air Bag Switch J. Brake Release K. Fog Lamps (If Equipped) L.
Page 114 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
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Page 116 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 117 The solid red danger range tells you that your engine speed is at its upper limits. You should immediately shift to a higher gear, or lift your foot off the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red range, or engine damage will occur.
Page 118 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety bel& unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds, then will flash for about 55 seconds.
Page 119 AIR BAG OFF Light When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position”...
Page 120 If the air bag readiness light ever you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle until you have your vehicle serviced.
Page 121 Voltmeter Gage When your engine running, but the ignition is on (in RUN), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Page 122 Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 123 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 124 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which SERVICE monitors operation of the ENGINE fuel, ignition and emission control systems. SOON This system is called OBD 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 125 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 126 you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle.
Page 127 Security Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START. The SECURITY light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see “Passlock” in the Index.
Page 128 Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you...
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Page 131 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with yo~lr vehicle. Comfort Controls Standard Climate Control System Optional Climate Control System Air Conditioning (If Equipped)
Page 132 Comfort Controls With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Standard Climate Control System I I"l Fan Control The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. To increase airflow, move the knob to the right.
Page 133 Optional Climate Control System Fan Control The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. To increase airflow, move the knob to the right. To decrease airflow, move it the left. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of air flowing into the passenger...
Page 134 +’ HEATER: This setting directs most of the warmed air through the heater floor outlets and some air through the windshield defroster outlets. (ii3, BLEND: Airflow divided equally between the heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets. DEFROST This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets and some through the heater outlets.
Page 135 Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle. Airflow is through the instrument panel outlets. Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting any mode and any fan speed.
Page 136 Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics 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 137 TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there. SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to listen to a few seconds of each radio station.
Page 138 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume.
Page 139 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on 3.
Page 140 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape playing, use the knobs for VOLUME, BAL FADE, BASS and TFEB just as you do for the radio.
Page 141 SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV.
Page 142 P. SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press 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 143 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player, To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL.
Page 144 AM-FM: Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio. TAPE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode.
Page 145 AM-FM Stereo with Conlpact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off‘. To increase volume, turn this knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
Page 146 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until 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 147 AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard. Each time you press the button, the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP, CnV (Country/Western) or JAZZ.
Page 148 RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order. While in the RDM mode, RANDOM appears on the display. Press RDM again to return to normal play. NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection.
Page 149 Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) If you have an AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc Automatic Tone Control System that includes a remote cassette player, the cassette player is located in the floor console. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 150 Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. FWD (6): Press this button to rapidly advance the tape. The tape will rapidly advance to the end of the cassette reel or until you press FWD again.
Page 151 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your 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 between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4, 1.
Page 152 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than seconds between steps: LOC appears when the ignition is on. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.
Page 153 To unlock a secured radio, see "Unlocking the Theft-Detement Feature After a Power Loss" earlier i n this section. Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.
Page 154 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 155 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette while the tape symbol is flashing. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time.
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Page 157 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. 4- 2 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering 4-1 1...
Page 158 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yc vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 159 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 160 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0. I2 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 161 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “1’11 be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’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 162 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 163 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 164 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 165 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won‘t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 166 Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Page 167 Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 168 not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you‘re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 169 Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
Page 170 Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel-Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see “Anti-Lock Brakes” in the Index. If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road unless you‘re on a level, solid surface.
Page 171 CAUTION: Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving terrain.
Page 172 Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads.
Page 173 Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Conditions. Off-roading can take you over Surfnce hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice.
Page 174 Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can’t do. There are some hills that simply can’t be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.
Page 175 Driving Uphill Once decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed.
Page 176 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here’s what you should do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep from rolling backwards.
Page 177 Q.’ Suppose, after stalling, try to back down the hill and decide just can’t do it. What should Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1 and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help.
Page 178 Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across.
Page 179 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If' this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: A hill that can be driven straight .up or down may be too steep to drive across.
Page 180 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you’ll be right in its path.
Page 181 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you‘re in mud deeper the mud, lower the gear.
Page 182 Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems, But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, don’t try it -- you probably won‘t get through.
Page 183 After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 184 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 185 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads "-/,??e 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 186 ..Driving too f i s t through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them.
Page 187 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 it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.
Page 188 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. 4-32 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 189 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 190 The exit speed usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you’re ready.
Page 191 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 192 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off-Road Driving” in the Index for information about driving off-road.) Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
Page 193 Winter Driving mere 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, windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a reflective warning triangles.
Page 194 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F;...
Page 195 If You're Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe:...
Page 196 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly GO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 197 Loading Your Vehicle GWVR GAWR The Certificatioflire label is found on the driver's door edge, above the door latch. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 198 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life your vehicle.
Page 199 2-Tiered Loading By positioning four 2” x 6” wooden planks across the width of the pickup box, you can create an upper load platform. The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. The length of the planks must allow for at least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on each end of the plank.
Page 200 Truck-Camper Loading Information your passenger’s side door near the This label is latch. It will tell you if your vehicle can carry camper, how much of a load your vehicle how to correctly spread out your load. Also, it will help match the right slide-in camper to your vehicle.
Page 201 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: A. Camper Center of Gravity B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper’s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle’s cargo load. Campers can only be installed in a long box pickup.
Page 202 Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch load from the your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes.
Page 203 NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 204 If you have an automatic transmission use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission. If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it’s better not to use FIFTH ( 5 ) gear.
Page 205 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
Page 206 you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded (B). If trailer weight you’re using a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of (B). the total loaded trailer weight After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 207 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
Page 208 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Page 209 Making Turns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 210 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long steep downgrade. 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 211 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 213 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5-12 Engine Overheating the road. 5-2 1 Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire 5-33...
Page 214 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. Press the button on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal...
Page 215 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps do it safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
Page 216 2. Get the vehicles close enough so can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 217 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 a unpainted positive and negative...
Page 218 8. Now connect the black negative the good battery’s negative Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
Page 219 CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal.
Page 220 Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions may not be correct.
Page 221 A vehicle can fall from a car carrier adequately secured. This can cause a serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 222 Front Towing kmdh), 50 miles Tow Limits 35 mph Vehicles witlz.four-whee1 drive with the electronic transfer case option must use a towing dolly under the rear wheels when towing from the front. 5-10 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur.
Page 223 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
Page 224 Engine Overheating will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ’ Steam from an overheated engine can burn badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see from it.
Page 225 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 226 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. 5-14 The coolant level should be at least up to If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses,...
Page 227 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 228 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. 5-16 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 229 CAJTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and you turn the radiator pressure cap 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 230 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 231 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck 5 , Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but (See “Engine Coolant”...
Page 232 6. Start the engine and let run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Page 233 Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 234 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 235 This is the jack cover for the extended cab. The cover for the regular cab is similar. To remove it, turn the plastic wing nut to the left. Remove the jack cover. Turn the wing nut to the left and remove the wheel blocks, jack and wheel wrench.
Page 236 Turn the wheel wrench to the left to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. When the tire has been completely lowered, retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening.
Page 237 Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench, or the optional hub cap removal tool, in the notch of the hub cap and pry off the hub cap. Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them. The wheel wrench won’t fit these imitation nuts, so don’t try to remove them with the socket end of the wheel wrench.
Page 238 Xemoving the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle to the right slightly to raise the jack lift head. 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire.
Page 239 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 240 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTl IN: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 241 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the left. Lower the jack completely. 10. Use the wrench tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 242 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 5-30 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools avoid Storing a jack, a tire passenger compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 243 Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. ’ - c A. Wheel Wrench F. Valve Stem B. Hoist Assembly G. Lower C. Retainer H. Raise D. Spring E. Tire 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
Page 244 Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location behind the seat. Secure t.he items. A. Wheel Wrench E. Bolt Location B. Bracket E Wheel Blocks C. Jacking Instructions (Roll and place G. Nut tag behind the H.
Page 245 Compact Spare Tire ( I f Equipped) Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 246 If You’re Stul. :: Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. you let your ures spin at high speed, they can explode, and...
Page 247 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 248 CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are under a force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. 5-36 NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to...
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Page 251 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 252 Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:...
Page 253 You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 254 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 255 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 256 Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, hang the cap by the tether fro111 the hook on the filler door.
Page 257 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 258 Checking Things Under the Hood Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.
Page 259 When you lift the hood, you'll see these items on the 2.2L engine: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Automatic Transmission Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick E. Power Steering Reservoir E Brake Master Cylinder G. Air Cleaner H.
Page 260 When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick E Power Steering Reservoir G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner I.
Page 261 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure hood prop. Kemove the hood prop nom the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch when dropped from I O to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) without pressing on the hood.
Page 262 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the keeping the tip down, and check the level. 6-12 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need way.
Page 263 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol, This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
Page 264 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, can use SAE low-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-1 8°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
Page 265 If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower.
Page 266 Air Cleaner “VORTEC” 4300 Engine To remove this air cleaner, remove the wing nuts that hold the cover on. Remove the cover and lift out the air filter. Insert a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover. Tighten the wing nuts to hold the cover in place. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter.
Page 267 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires.
Page 268 If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Page 269 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more.
Page 270 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 271 Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2.
Page 272 When to Check and 1 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule, Owner Checks and Services, to determine how often you should check the your clutch master cylinder reservoir and fluid level in for the proper fluid. See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 273: Transfer Case
How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule kind of lubricant to use.
Page 274 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 275 When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 276 What to Use Use a mixture of on e-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 277 Checking Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be to FULL HOT, or a little higher. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture ut the coolant recovery tank.
Page 278 Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
Page 279 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 280 Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with the washer symbol it. Add washer fluid until the is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze your and damage washer fluid tank and...
Page 281 system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings.
Page 282 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such Delco Supreme 11 No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Page 283 Brake Wear you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. If not, your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 284 Brake Adjustment Every time make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If you don’t have four-wheel drive and your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Page 285 Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Feature“ in the Index. Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your GM dealer’s service department.
Page 286 5. Turn the bulb assembly to the left to remove 6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it the right until 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle.
Page 287 5. Turn the bulb assembly to the left to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it to the right until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle.
Page 288 Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under “Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier in this section. 2. Locate the locking tabs on the assembly. Squeeze the tabs together and push that end of the assembly out while holding the tabs.
Page 289 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Remove'the lens retaining screws. 2. Remove the lens. 4. Install a new bulb. 5 . Replace the lens. Install and tighten the screws. If equipment such as a cap or camper is installed on your vehicle. a center high-mounted stoplanlp feed wire provided along the driver's side rear frame.
Page 290 Taillamps Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the screws from the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch. 3. Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel. 4. Turn the socket to the left to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket. 5.
Page 291 A. Blade Assembly B. Arm Assembly C. Locking Tab D. Blade Pivot E. Hook Slot E Arm Hook Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release the wiper arm hook. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly.
Page 292 5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper hook.
Page 293 6!!l CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
Page 294 NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
Page 295 When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire. don‘t include it in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification/Tire label.
Page 296 When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places...
Page 297 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes o r 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 298 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 299 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance on your The wheels vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 300 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. See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information.
Page 301 NOTICE: (Continued) If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the rear tires. If you have other size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires.
Page 302 Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 303 Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds. 4.
Page 304 Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard’” Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new.
Page 305 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Page 306 WeatF -!rs ips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 307 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 vehicle has a “basecoatlclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat.
Page 308 Cleaning Tires clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish.
Page 309 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 the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 310 4ppearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER SIZE 994954 in. x (0.473 L) 1050 1050173 (0.473 1050 174 (0.473 10502 14 32 oz. (0.946 050427 oz. (0.680 L) 1052870 16 oz. (0.473 10539 I8** 8 oz. (0.237 1052925 (0.473 1052929 (0.473 L) 1052930 (0.237 0 2 .
Page 311 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) IIII 11l11l11 I IIIIIII cAiADI.E4UXWM072675 E N G I N E y l 9 9 8 MODEL CODE YEAR This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.
Page 312 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 313 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 314 Usage Fuse/Circum Breaker Not Used Not Used Headlamp Switch, Body Controls TBC, Headlamp Relay Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Cigarette Lighter, Data Link Connector Cruise Control, Body Controls TBC, Heated Seats, Cruise Module, Cruise Switch Gages, Body Controls TBC, Instrument Panel Cluster, B+ Power Interior Illumination Not Used...
Page 315 FuseKircuit Usage Breaker Auxiliary Power Power Locks 4WD Switch, Engine Control (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, SDM Module Front Wiper Not Used Radio Battery Not Used HVAC I, HVAC Control Head, HVAC Devices Anti-Lock Brakes Rear Wiper Radio, Ignition Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is under the hood at the driver's side of the engine compartment.
Page 316 Usage Name Trailer Left Turn TRL TRN Trailer Right Turn TRR TRN Trailer Back-up Lamps TRL B/U Vehicle Back-up Lamps VEH B/U Right Turn Signal Front RT TURN Usage Name Left Turn Signal Front LT TURN Left Turn Signal Rear LT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear RT TRN...
Page 317 Name Usage BIU LP Back-up Lamps Air Conditioning Retained Accessory Power Oxygen Sensor IGN B Column Feed, IGN 2 , 3 , 4 Daytime Running Lamps FOG LP Fog Lamps IGN A Starting and Charging IGN 1 STUD #2 Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake PARKLP Parking Lamps LR PRK...
Page 318 Replacement Bulbs Lamps Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low-Beam Halogen Headlamps, Composite High-Beam Tail and Stoplamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Front Turn Signal Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Capacities and Specifications Engine Type VIN Code Firing Order Horsepower (T Series) Horsepower (S Series) Thermostat Specification Spark Plug Gap 6-68 Quantity...
Page 319 Wheels and Tires ..100 Ib-ft (140 N-m) Wheel Nut Torque Tire Pressure . . . See the Certification/Tire label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. 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.
Page 320 Capacities -.pproximate) Cooling System Capacity* Engine 2.2L “VORTEC” 4300 “VORTEC” 4300 Crankcase Capacity* Engine Quantity with Filter 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) 2.2L “VORTEC” 4300 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Automatic Transmission Capacity“ V P e Quantity (Drain and 5.0 quarts 4L60E (4.7 *After refill, the level must be checked.
Page 321 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 y o ~ ~ r dealer. Vehicle Dimensions* Wheelbase 10603 .
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Page 323 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction 7 -4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripIHighway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule...
Page 324 IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Wurrunty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your GM dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the...
Page 325 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 326 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week, Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 327 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 I6 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 328 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. 4.3L Engine Only: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Vvery 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Page 329 Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Page 330 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Page 331 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 332 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles ( I 5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 333 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission C o m d Service. (See footnote?.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 334 rSh&t TripKity Maintenance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 335 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 336 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (SO knz) (Corztinuedj For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. An EIn.ission Control Service. (See footnote?. Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
Page 337 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contl-ol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 338 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 339 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean ana repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 340 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 M i l e s (80 000 km) (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 341 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 342 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 343 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (1 05 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emissiou Corztrol Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 344 rShort TriplCity Maintenanceschedule 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 345 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
Page 346 Short Trip/City Maintenance Scl-dule Miles (130 000 km) (Continued) 78,000 Check rear/f.ront axle fluid level velocity joints and axle seals €or leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See ‘Tie Inspection and Rotation” rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every Ewission Control Service.
Page 347 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 348 Short Trip/City W+tenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. do not use your vehicle under any and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 knz). Replace fuel filter.
Page 349 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissioiz Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (See footnote Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 350 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
Page 351 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles 166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Page 352 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 353 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. do not vehicle urder L L S ~ J O L ~ I - md.filter- every 50,000 miles (83 000 k m ) . Rotate tires.
Page 354 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 355 L n g Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 SOU km) Change engine oil and filter (or every An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #. j Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 356 Lcmg Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I (75 000 km) (Continued) 45,000 Miles When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you do not use your veh.icle under a n y and,filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires.
Page 357 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 358 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 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.
Page 359 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissioll Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 360 Lung Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every I2 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 361 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
Page 362 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 363 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, MILEAGE whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
Page 364 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure 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 365 Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades, Cleaning” in the Index. Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Manual Transmission”...
Page 366 Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
Page 367 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
Page 368 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). YCIU should ler your decder- S ser-vice departrnerzt or qualified service center do tlzese other jobs.
Page 369 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Engine Oil with the American Engine Oil Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 371 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Cylinders Superlube 1234624 1 or equivalent). Chassis Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements NLGI 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Wheel Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting Bearings requirements of NLGI...
Page 372 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Constant Velocity No. 12377985 or equivalent) Universal Joint or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Clutch Pushrod Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or to Clutch Fork Joint lubricant meeting requirements NLGI 2, Category LB...
Page 373 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 ODOMETER READING DATE Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 374 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-52...
Page 375 ____ ~~~~ Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-53...
Page 376 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-54...
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact GMC if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
Page 378 Customer Satisfaction Procedure dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
Page 379 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (1 -800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt.) In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 380 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, address your inquiry to: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 436008...
Page 381 Roadside Assistance GMC’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC dealer or the following special services: Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair or replacement tire).
Page 382 Maps include points of interest and list GMC dealers along the route. Trip Routing also includes a national hotel discount book and a book of coupons. State and local maps available upon request. Please be prepared to furnish your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 383 Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification. Canadian Roadside Assistance...
Page 384 The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty. GMC 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 dealer.
Page 385 Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both GMC and your GMC dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...
Page 386 Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5 100 or the GMC Customer Assistance Center at 1 -800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782).
Page 387 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 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-8782 (1-800-462-8782) or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 436008...
Page 388 1998 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 389 ORDER TOLL FREE (NOTE: Credit Card Holders Only) 1 -800-782-4356 (Monday-Friday 6:OO PM EST) 8:OO FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927 PUBLICATION FORM Manual Service Car & Light Truck Repair Unit Transmission Portfolio Manual Owner’s Owner’s Manual Without Portfolio NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent.
Page 390 NOTES 8-14...
Page 391 Section 9 Index ......Accessory Power Outlets Adding Equipment to the Outside Adding Sound Equipment ......Add-on Equipment .
Page 392 Brakes ........Adjustlnent ........Anti-Lock .
Page 393 ......Courtesy Transportation ....... . . Cruise Control .
Page 394 ....... . Exhaust. Engine ........Exit Lighting .
Page 395 ......Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads ......
Page 396 Lights (Continued) ....... . CheckGages Safety Belt Reminder ......Security Warning .
Page 397 Outside Mirror ........Convex .
Page 398 ......Replacement., Wheel ......Reporting Safety Defects Restraints .
Page 399 ........Speedometer Stains. Cleaning ....... . .
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......Transfer Case ........Electronic Transmission Fluid .
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Page 402 &&c inches...
Page 403 Ingine Cooling System or Man. Transmlssia 2.21 Auto. VORTEC Auto. Transmissio 4308 VORTEC 4300 Man. Transmissior 5 gallons (70...
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