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2005 GMC Safari Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-12

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-33

Airbag System

......................................... 1-58

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-6

Windows

................................................. 2-14

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-28

HomeLink

Transmitter

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-33

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-21

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-41

............................ 1-65

............................ 2-15

........... 2-16

............................. 2-29

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-25

.................. 3-39

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-32

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-47

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-48

Front Axle

............................................... 5-49

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-57

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-84

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-94

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-50

......... 5-56

................................. 5-93

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2005 GMC Safari Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-6 Safety Belts ... 1-12 Child Restraints ... 1-33 Airbag System ... 1-58 Restraint System Check ... 1-65 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1-6 Bench Seat ...1-6 Bucket Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-12 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-18 Driver Position ...1-18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ...1-25...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Power Seat
Power Seat If your vehicle has this feature, there will be controls located on the inboard side of the driver’s seat. To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion, raise or lower the lever located toward the front of the vehicle. To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion, raise or lower the lever located toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever located on the inboard side of the seat to adjust the seatback. 1. Lift the lever and lean back until the seatback is at the desired position. 2. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it.
Page 11: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Bench Seat Each bench seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. See “Removing the Rear Seats” following. Only the third row bench seat can be adjusted forward or rearward. Move the seat adjustment lever located at the front of the seat toward the...
Page 13 Entering the Third Row Seat The second row seat has a seatback lever that makes it easier to enter the third row seat, if equipped. The lever is located on the right rear of the second row seat. 1. Pull up on the seatback release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 14 Removing the Rear Seats To remove the rear bench seats, do the following: 1. If you are removing the center seat, remove the right lap-shoulder belt. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the safety belt.
Page 15 5. Lift up on the left and the right seat release levers at the same time. The latches are near the ﬂoor on the rear legs of the seat. 6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins.
Page 16 Reinstalling the Rear Seats 1. Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. 1-10 2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat.
Page 17 CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 3. To raise the seatback, do the following: 3.1.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Bucket Seats Your vehicle may have rear bucket seats with an adjustment release bar located under the front of the seats. These seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the release bar. Pull the release bar up to release the seat bottom.
Page 19 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a 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 20: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-14...
Page 21 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-15...
Page 22 or the instrument panel... 1-16 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 is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 23 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-33 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-35.
Page 25 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-22 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-24 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 31: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 33 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 34 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 35: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 36: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear safety belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 37 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 38: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-26. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 39: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a...
Page 40 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-34 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt...
Page 41: Infants And Young Children
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.
Page 42 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 43 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 44 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 45 CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 46 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders.
Page 47: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 48 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-42 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 49 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 50: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may ﬁnd these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 51: Top Strap
Cargo Vans The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 52 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
Page 53: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Cargo Van Cargo Van If your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchoring point for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger’s seat spacer bar. Anchor the top strap through the two slots.
Page 54 Passenger Van Passenger Van Bench Seat (Second Row) Passenger Van Bucket Seats Bucket Seats: An anchoring point is located below the rear of the seat cushion on the spacer bar. Anchor the top strap through the two slots on the bar. 1-48...
Page 55 Passenger Van Bench Seat (Third Row) Bench Seats: An anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion near the top rear of the seat leg for each outboard seating position of the second row. For the third row, an anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion of the center seating position.
Page 56 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage C. Top Tether 1-50 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a visible metal anchorage point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion. CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-49 in the Index. See Top Strap on page 1-45 if the child restraint has one.
Page 59: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are 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 60 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 61: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-49. If your vehicle is a passenger van, there is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 62 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 63 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 64: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has airbags – one airbag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations.
Page 65 CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 66: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-60 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 67: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 68: How Does An Airbag Restrain
The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inﬂation would not likely help the occupants. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 69 The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle.
Page 70: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system.
Page 71: Restraint System Check
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 72: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 73: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-7 Sliding Side Door ...2-8 Rear Doors ...2-11 Windows ...2-14 Manual Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-15...
Page 74: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 75 This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will ﬁt with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 76: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 77: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 78: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 79: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, press the power door lock switch located on the door panel to lock or unlock all the doors at once. The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors.
Page 80: Sliding Side Door
You are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Select one of the following four programming options and follow the instructions. You will have thirty seconds to begin programming. If you exceed the thirty second limit, the locks will automatically lock and unlock to indicate that you have left the program mode.
Page 81: Sliding Door Security Lock
Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle may have this feature. A sliding door security lock helps to prevent young children or other passengers from opening the sliding door using the inside door handle. The security door lock is located near the front of the sliding door.
Page 82 Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock To cancel the security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Move the lever all the way down. 2-10 CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone.
Page 83: Rear Doors
Rear Doors If your vehicle has Dutch doors, you must open the hatch ﬁrst. See “Hatch Release” later in this section. Rear doors can only be opened from the outside. Open the passenger’s side rear door ﬁrst. Grasp the handle and pull the door open.
Page 84 To fully open the rear doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket. Do this on each door. Replace the check assemblies on the mounting brackets before closing the doors. 2-12 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the rear glass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
Page 85 Hatch Release You can use your key to unlock the hatch and all of the other doors from the outside. Insert the key into the hatch release button and turn it counterclockwise. All of the doors will unlock. You may also use the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4.
Page 86: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 87: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Power Windows If you have power windows, the controls are located on each of the front doors. The driver’s door also has a switch for the front passenger window. Your power windows will not work unless the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or unless retained accessory power is active.
Page 88: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
Page 89: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to ﬁve different positions. A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio, power windows and windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you.
Page 90: Starting Your Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. Your radio, power windows and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Page 91: Engine Coolant Heater
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 do not, your engine might not perform properly.
Page 92: Automatic Transmission Operation
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle.
Page 93 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on...
Page 94 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear.
Page 95: Parking Brake
All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Page 96: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 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 can move suddenly.
Page 97: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle 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 98: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-26 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 99: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 100: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Manual Mirror Adjust your outside rearview mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle, from a comfortable driving position.
Page 101: Homelink Transmitter
Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 102: Programming Homelink
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 103 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired ® button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming”...
Page 104: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for ® HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out”...
Page 105: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming ®...
Page 106 If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover. 2-34 There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger’s side of the engine cover console.
Page 107: Overhead Console
Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead console includes reading lamps, a compartment for a garage door opener, a trip computer, a temperature and compass display, and a storage compartment for sunglasses. The reading lamps, trip computer, temperature and compass display will work when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 108: Installing A Garage Door Opener
Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. 1. To install the garage door opener, ﬁrst open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward. 2.
Page 109: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
6. Now, with the compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly. With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you can press the button to operate the opener. Your vehicle may be equipped with a HomeLink Transmitter.
Page 110: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines: •...
Page 111: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-16...
Page 112 Section 3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-39 Audio System(s) ...3-41 Setting the Time for Radios with the Set Button ...3-42 Setting the Time for Radios with HR and MN Buttons ...3-42 AM-FM Radio ...3-42 Instrument Panel Radio with CD ...3-44 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-49 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-50 Radio Reception ...3-53...
Page 113 NOTES...
Page 114: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 115 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-15. B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-17. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D.
Page 116: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column.
Page 117: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 118: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 119 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in automatic. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so far that you hear a click.
Page 120: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed.
Page 121: Cruise Control
Move the switch to OFF to turn off the rear window washer. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the front windshield washer. If the ﬂuid level is low in the washer bottle, you may not be able to wash your rear window.
Page 122: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 123 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A...
Page 124 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: • Press the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, press the button brieﬂy.
Page 125: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. The exterior lamp control has three positions: (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following:...
Page 126: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. To disable the tone, turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel all the way down. In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in OFF.
Page 127: Automatic Headlamp System
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 dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille.
Page 128: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. The dome lamps will not come on if only the rear door is opened. Press the DOME OVERRIDE button in to cancel automatic operation of the dome lamps. The button is located near the exterior lamp control.
Page 129: Accessory Power Outlets
Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, reading and glove box lights if they are left on for more than 20 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, it may be necessary to do one of the following to return to normal operation: •...
Page 130: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine cover console. To use the lighter, press it in all the way and let go. When it’s done heating, it will pop back out by itself. Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot.
Page 131: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 132: Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. (Floor/Defog): With this setting, the outside air comes out of both the ﬂoor and defroster outlets. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidfy the air.
Page 133: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Move the thumbwheel in the center of the outlets up or down to change the direction of airﬂow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle.
Page 134: Rear Air Conditioning System
Rear Air Conditioning System Your vehicle may have a rear air conditioning system that allows you to adjust the fan speed in the rear seating area, from the front seating area. This feature works with the main climate control system in your vehicle.
Page 135: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
The air conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle will remain at cabin temperature.
Page 136: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 137: Speedometer And Odometer
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). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer.
Page 138: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 139: Charging System Light
Charging System Light This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working. After the engine starts, the light should go out. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with your charging system.
Page 140: Brake System Warning Light
You can only drive for a short time with the readings in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Page 141: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 142: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (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...
Page 143: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 144: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 145: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 146: Security Light
Security Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to START. The 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 on page 2-16.
Page 147: Service All-Wheel Drive Light
Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. The SERVICE AWD light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required.
Page 148: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States The fuel gage tells you approximately how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on. When the gage ﬁrst indicates empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
Page 149: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC) located on the overhead console. This DIC displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. The temperature, compass display and trip computer will work when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 150: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Variance is the difference between magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: Setting the Variance 3-40...
Page 151: Audio System(S)
Trip Computer There are ﬁve trip computer displays available by pushing the MODE button. The information will appear in the following order: AVG ECON (Average Economy): This display shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. INST ECON (Instantaneous Economy): This display shows fuel economy for the most recent second of driving.
Page 152: Am-Fm Radio
Setting the Time for Radios with the Set Button Press and release the SET button. Within ﬁve seconds, press and hold the left SEEK arrow until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the right SEEK arrow until the correct minute appears on the display.
Page 153: Finding A Station
Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this knob to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display will show the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 154 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Radio with CD BASS: Slide this lever up or down to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): Slide this lever up or down to increase or to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
Page 155: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. RECALL: Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time.
Page 156: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 157: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the ignition is off, ﬁrst press the EJECT button. If you insert a CD with the radio off and the ignition on, it will start to play.
Page 158 SEEK : The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving forward or backward through the CD. RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Page 159: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the sources: radio and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to and control a CD through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers.
Page 160: Theft-Deterrent Feature
AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, the RSA will not switch between the bands or change the frequency. Press AM FM to listen to the radio when a CD is playing.
Page 161 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK Read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
Page 162 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 163: Radio Reception
Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 164 NOTES 3-54...
Page 165: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Locking Rear Axle ...4-8 Steering ...4-8 Off-Road Recovery ...4-10 Passing ...4-10 Loss of Control ...4-12 Driving at Night ...4-13...
Page 166: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-12. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 167 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 168 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 169: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 170: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
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. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking.
Page 171 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is 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 172: Power Steering
Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time.
Page 173: Steering In Emergencies
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 will 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 174: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are 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 175 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 176: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
Page 177: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 178: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 179 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 180: Driving Through Flowing Water
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 are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 181: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 182: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 183: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
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 are ready.
Page 184: Highway Hypnosis
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 185 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
Page 186: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 4-22 Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-57. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 187 What is 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 is about freezing (32°F;...
Page 188: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are 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 to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 189 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 190: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 191: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 192: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-57 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-63. There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 193 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 Subtract Occupant...
Page 194 Example 3 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
Page 195 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this.
Page 196: Towing
Trailering Package There is a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it. And, remember to ﬁgure the weight of the people inside the vehicle as part of your load.
Page 197: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 198: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
Page 199: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Page 200: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 201 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches (A) Body to Ground Distance, (B) Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.
Page 202: Safety Chains
Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting 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 203: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-26.
Page 204: Following Distance
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
Page 205: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 206: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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.
Page 207: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle will have an eight-wire harness, including the center high-mounted stoplamp battery feed wire. The harness is stored on the passenger’s side of the vehicle near the rear wheel well. This harness has a 30 amp battery feed wire and no connector, and should be wired by a qualiﬁed electrical technician.
Page 208 NOTES 4-44...
Page 209: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 210 Section 5 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-69 Wheel Replacement ...5-69 Tire Chains ...5-70 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-71 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-72 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-73 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-76 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-82 Compact Spare Tire ...5-84...
Page 211: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 212: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 213: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 214: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal speciﬁcations, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 215: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to contribute to clean air. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier. Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol.
Page 216: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 217 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 218: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 219: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower driver’s side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.
Page 220: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 221 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-31. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-14. D.
Page 222: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 223: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: •...
Page 224 5-16 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 225: Engine Oil Additives
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. ® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 226: Engine Cover
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 227 2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place. The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver’s and passenger’s side corners. 3. Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension.
Page 228 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the 5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down extension aside. gently to remove it. 5-20...
Page 229 6. Loosen the two bolts on the engine cover. The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover, only from the front of the dash. When removing the cover, be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim. 7.
Page 230: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Reinstalling the Engine Cover 1. Lift the engine cover into the front of the vehicle and slide it all the way forward. Make sure the rubber seal is over the latches. 2. Tighten the two bolts located on the engine cover to reinstall the cover to the front of the dash.
Page 231: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 45,000 miles (75 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the...
Page 232: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 233: Checking The Fluid Level
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Page 234: How To Add Fluid
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading.
Page 235: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add ® only DEX-COOL extended life coolant.
Page 236: Adding Coolant
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 237: Radiator Pressure Cap
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. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 5-31.
Page 238: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 239: Cooling System
If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues and you have not stopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away.
Page 240 The coolant level should be at the ADD mark if the engine is cold, or the FULL HOT mark if the engine is warm. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 241 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. If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 242: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops.
Page 243 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 244: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 245: Windshield Washer Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 246: Brakes
Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Page 247: Checking Brake Fluid
So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 248: What To Add
What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 249: Brake Adjustment
Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes.
Page 250: Battery
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We ® recommend an ACDelco replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for battery location.
Page 251 CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or ignite. • They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Page 252 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminals on each battery. CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light.
Page 253 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 254 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 255: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-28.
Page 256: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 257: Front Axle
Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 258: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 259 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector. 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp. Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2.
Page 260 3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp assembly by pulling it out and disconnecting the sidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp. Replace the sidemarker/turn signal bulb with a new one if it needs to be replaced. 5-52 4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reﬂector to remove the entire...
Page 261 5. Remove the remaining three screws, the ﬁrst one from the corner reﬂector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly. 6. Remove the composite assembly. 7. Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly. 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened.
Page 262: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the parking/turn signal lamp assembly. 2. Remove the lamp assembly. 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while turning the socket counterclockwise.
Page 263 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket. 4. Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel. If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel.
Page 264: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-Up Lamps Headlamps Composite High-Beam Composite Low-Beam Sealed-Beam Headlamps Parking, Turn Signal Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Stoplamps For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking.
Page 265: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 266: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 267 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 268: Tire Size
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 269 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 270 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire.
Page 271: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-66. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 272: Tire Inspection And Rotation
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 273 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-72. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
Page 274: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators.
Page 275: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 276 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 277: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. If you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
Page 278: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 279: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 280: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 281: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger’s side wall. 1. Remove the jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover.
Page 282 Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack, you could damage the tire and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground. Your compact spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle.
Page 283 5. Put the ﬂat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the ﬂat end connects into the hoist shaft. 6. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire to the ground.
Page 284: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). 5-76 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap.
Page 285 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 286 6. Position the jack under the vehicle. Use the above diagram to locate the general positions for placing the jack. 5-78 Front Position A. Front Jack Location B. Jack C. Ratchet and Extension...
Page 287 Rear Position A. Rear Jack Location B. Jack C. Ratchet and Extension 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise. Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well.
Page 288 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: 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 289 11. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the cone-shaped end is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. If a nut cannot be turned by hand, use the extension and see your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 290: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
13. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you. 14. Remove the wheel blocks. Notice: Wheel covers will not ﬁt on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Page 291 3. Put the ﬂat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-84.
Page 292: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 293: Fabric/Carpet
Never use these to clean the vehicle: • Gasoline • Benzene • Naphtha • Carbon Tetrachloride • Acetone • Paint Thinner • Turpentine • Lacquer Thinner • Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous — some more than others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too. Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can.
Page 294: Vinyl
4. Start cleaning from the seams into the stain to avoid a ring effect. 5. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 6. When the stain is removed, blot the cleaned area with another dry, clean, soft, white cloth. Using Cleaner on Fabric 1.
Page 295: Leather
Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry. • For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. •...
Page 296: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. CAUTION: 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 297: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-88. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 298: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap, or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a glass cleaning liquid or powder and water solution.
Page 299: Tires
Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes.
Page 300: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 301: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Description Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one easy step, Low Gloss no wiping necessary. Medium foaming shampoo.
Page 302: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the front passenger door frame. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label you will ﬁnd the following: •...
Page 303: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow, etc., may cause wiper linkage damage.
Page 304: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 5-96 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp, Anti-Lock Brakes Radio Accessory, Rear Seat Audio Controls Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps, Courtesy Lamps...
Page 305 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Daytime Running Lamps Relay, Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Defogger Cruise Module, Truck Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Cruise Control Switch, Electrochromic Mirror Power Outlets, Subwoofer Ampliﬁer Crank Circuit Fuse, Park/Neutral Switch, Starter Enabler Relay License Plate Lamp, Tailamps, Parking Lamps, Ashtray Lamp, Panel Lights, Trailer Taillamps, Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps,...
Page 306: Underhood Fuse Block
Fuse/Circuit Breaker Instrument Panel Radio: ATC (Main Feed), 2000 Series (Standby) PRNDL/Odometer, Shift A and Shift B Solenoids, 3–2 Downshift Solenoid, Instrument Panel Cluster, VCM Module Power Adjust Mirrors Not Used Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump Not Used Circuit Breakers Power Door Lock Relay, 6-Way Power Seats Power Windows...
Page 307 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker UPFITTER - Upﬁtter Battery Power Stud, Trailer BATT Wiring Harness UPFITTER - Upﬁtter Accessory Relay ACCY SPARE Spare SPARE Spare SPARE Spare Fuel Pump Relay and Motor, VCM, ECM-1B Oil Pressure Switch/Sender HORN Horn Relay and Horn Air Conditioning Enable Relay and A/C COMP Compressor...
Page 308 Fuse/Circuit Breaker IGN-E Air Conditioning Enable Relay Coil Fuel Injectors 1–6, Crankshaft ECM-I Position Sensot, VCM, Coil Driver Module (EST), Ignition Coil BLANK Not Used RH HDLMP Right Headlamp LH HEADLAMP Left Headlamp BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used DIODE-1 Air Conditioning BLANK Not Used...
Page 309: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R134a) Front A/C Front and Rear A/C Cooling System Without Rear Heater With Rear Heater...
Page 310: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine “Vortec” 4300 V6 MFI* *Micro Fuel Injection Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Fuel Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Wiper Blades (Trico Type) Front –...
Page 311 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-4 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-16 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-23 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-23...
Page 312: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction 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 Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this...
Page 313: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Page 314: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 315 Short Trip/City Deﬁnition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: • Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. •...
Page 316: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area, or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions.
Page 317 Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 318 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 for more information.
Page 319 27,000 Miles (45 000 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 #.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 320 36,000 Miles (60 000 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 #.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 321 48,000 Miles (80 000 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 #.) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 322 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 for more information.
Page 323 69,000 Miles (115 000 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 #.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 324 81,000 Miles (135 000 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 #.) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 325 93,000 Miles (155 000 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 #.) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 326: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Page 327 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 #). Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 328 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 #). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter.
Page 329 Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 330 Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 331 Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 332 Replace fuel ﬁlter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †). Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +). 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 333: Engine Oil Level Check
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any ﬂuids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 334: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 335: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant speciﬁed in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and console doors, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl and any moving seat hardware.
Page 336: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 337: Mechanism Check
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 338: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 339: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months, or at engine oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant...
Page 340: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 341 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Front Wheel Category GC or GC-LB Bearings (GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in Canada 993037). SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant Rear Axle (GM Part No.
Page 342: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 343 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-33...
Page 344 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-34...
Page 345 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-5 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10...
Page 346: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 347: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁlling out a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 348: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to GMC, the letter should be addressed to GMC’s Customer Assistance Center.
Page 349: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 350: Canadian Roadside Assistance
GMC Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 351: Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 352: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement of up to a ﬁve day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as a taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a ﬁve day maximum may be available.
Page 353: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 354: Reporting Safety Defects
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: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172...
Page 355: Service Manuals
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 356: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 357 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-19 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-65 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-94 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-22 Air Conditioning ... 3-21 Airbag Readiness Light ... 3-28 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ... 7-9 Airbag System ...
Page 358 Audio System(s) ... 3-41 AM-FM Radio ... 3-42 Care of Your CD Player ... 3-53 Care of Your CDs ... 3-53 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-53 Radio with CD ... 3-44 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-49 Setting the Time for Radios with HR and MN Buttons ...
Page 359 Charging System Light ... 3-29 Check Engine Light ... 3-32 Gages Warning Light ... 3-37 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-92 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-41 Infants and Young Children ... 1-35 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...
Page 360 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ... 3-31 Heater, Engine ... 2-19 Cooling System ... 5-31 Cruise Control Lever ... 3-11 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...
Page 361 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-94 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-95 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-94 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... 5-96 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-95 Underhood Fuse Block ... 5-98 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 5-95 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
Page 362 Fuel ... 5-5 Additives ... 5-6 California Fuel ... 5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 5-10 Filling Your Tank ... 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-7 Gage ... 3-38 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Low Warning Light ... 3-38 Regulator ...
Page 363 ® HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ... 2-30 Hood Checking Things Under ... 5-10 Release ... 5-11 Horn ... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-18 Ignition Positions ... 2-17 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ... 1-35 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ...
Page 364 Light Airbag Readiness ... 3-28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ... 3-31 Brake System Warning ... 3-30 Charging System ... 3-29 Check Gages Warning ... 3-37 Highbeam On ... 3-36 Low Fuel Warning ... 3-38 Malfunction Indicator ... 3-32 Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-27 Security ...
Page 365 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection ... 6-29 Using Your ... 6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ... 3-32 Manual Lumbar Controls ... 1-3 Manual Seats ... 1-2 Manual Windows ... 2-14 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...
Page 366 Park (P) Shifting Into ... 2-24 Shifting Out of ... 2-25 Parking Brake ... 2-23 Over Things That Burn ... 2-26 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ... 6-23 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 6-28 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...
Page 367 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-49 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ... 1-26 Rearview Mirrors ... 2-28 Reclining Seatbacks ... 1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ... 4-32 Remote Keyless Entry System ... 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ... 2-4 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...
Page 368 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ... 1-53 Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-51 Rear Outside Seat Position ... 1-52 Right Front Seat Position ... 1-55 Security Light ... 3-36 Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance ... 6-4 Service ...
Page 369 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ... 5-54 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ... 3-50 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-15 ® Passlock ... 2-16 Throttle System Inspection ... 6-29 Tilt Wheel ... 3-7 Tires ... 5-57 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ... 5-90 Buying New Tires ... 5-66 Chains ...
Page 370 Vehicle Control ... 4-5 Damage Warnings ... iv Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-93 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-94 Ventilation Adjustment ... 3-23 Visors ... 2-15 Voltmeter Gage ... 3-29 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...

GMC 2005 Safari Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

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