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  • Page 2 Chevrolet Tracker Owner Manual 2003 Driving Your Vehicle ........Seats and Restraint Systems ......Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Front Seats ..........Towing ........... 4-44 Rear Seats ..........Safety Belts ..........1-10 Service and Appearance Care ......
  • Page 3 Detroit, MI 48207 About Driving Your Vehicle GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name loss vehicle correctly may result in of control or an TRACKER are registered trademarks of General accident.
  • Page 4 also Index You will find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety A good place to look for what you need is the Index in symbol means “Don’t,’’ back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of what’s “Don’t do this”...
  • Page 5 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle has components and labels that use Also, in this book you will find these notices: symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation Notice: These mean there is something that could or information relating to a specific component, control, damage your vehicle.
  • Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: LATCH BOTH LAP AND FUSE CAUTION ENGINE SHOULDER BELTS TO LIGHTING POSSIBLE COOLANT PROTECT OCCUPANT MASTER SWITCH ACCESS INJURY TEMP DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING PROTECT ENGINE BAlTERY...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Section Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. -1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1.41 Manual Seats ..........1. 2 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Manual Lumbar ..........Children (LATCH System) ......1-42 Reclining Seatbacks ........Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System .........
  • Page 9: Front Seats

    Front Seats Lift the lever located under the front seat to unlock it. Manual Seats You can lose control of the veh..e if ,au adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, make you push a pedal Slide the seat to where you want it and release the when you don’t want to.
  • Page 10 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, turn the knob located on To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Release the lever to lock the the driver’s side seatback clockwise or counterclockwise seatback where you want it.
  • Page 11 Sitting in a ion when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
  • Page 12 Head Restraints Easy Entry Seat For two-door models, the front seats of your vehicle make it easy to get in and out of the rear seat area. When you pull up on the recliner release lever, Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint the seatback will tilt forward and the whole seat can is closest to the top of your head.
  • Page 13 After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the seat rearward until it locks. Then move the seatback to its original position. e --y -y easy seat isn’t led, can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured.
  • Page 14: Rear Seats

    Rear Seats Folding the Seatback The rear seat in your vehicle folds to provide more cargo space. To fold the rear seats do the following: Rear Seat Operation If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle a crash or sudden maneuver.
  • Page 15 2. Pull the release straps located near the center of 3. Remove the head restraint from the seatback by the vehicle to release the seat cushion. Fold the raising the head restraint fully. Press the release seat cushion forward. button and remove the head restraint from the seatback.
  • Page 16 6. Secure the two black Store the head restraint straps attached to the in the top of the folded back of the folded seat cushion. seat cushion by hooking them onto the knobs on the back of the seatback when folded down.
  • Page 17 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone extrem, ,mgerous to ri in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.
  • Page 18 Why Safety Belts Work You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so it goes.
  • Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In the instrument panel ... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-13...
  • Page 21 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14...
  • Page 22 If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to home, why should I wear safety belts? wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in accident even one that isn’t your fault...
  • Page 23 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 7-30 or lnfants and Young Children on page 1-32.
  • Page 24 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-29. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 25 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, pull the knob and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster up just by pulling out the knob and sliding the adjuster to the height that is right for you.
  • Page 26 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if y8- shol-. - . r is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt too loose.
  • Page 27 What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 28 What’s wrong with this? if 1 lr bell -Des You can be seriously injured over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
  • Page 29 What’s wrong with this? 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. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 30 What’s wrong with this? can be seriously injL. ,d by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
  • Page 31 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
  • Page 32 Lap Belt The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 33 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 34 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
  • Page 35 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
  • Page 36 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. usly hurt if your shoulder belt But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your is too loose. In a crash, you would move dealer will order you an extender.
  • Page 37: Safety Belts

    Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
  • Page 38 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can becrushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
  • Page 39 behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
  • Page 40 People should never hold baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh until a crash. During a crash a baby much will become so heavy it is not possible to holdit. For example, in a crash only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
  • Page 41 Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
  • Page 42 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a The body structure of a young child is quite label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle ’...
  • Page 43 Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
  • Page 44 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness.
  • Page 45 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
  • Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint

    Where to Put the Restraint Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure General Motors, therefore, recommends that child people in the vehicle.
  • Page 47 If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit same side of the vehicle as the seating position is available.
  • Page 48: Top Strap Anchor Location

    Top Strap Anchor Location Your vehicle’s top strap anchors for the rear seating positions are located on the floor of the rear cargo area, along the outside edge. If your vehicle is equipped with a luggage compartment cover, remove it before using the top strap.
  • Page 49: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)

    Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching for Children (LATCH System) points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), Your vehicle has the LATCH system.
  • Page 50 If a LA1 bd-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
  • Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System

    Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. Put the child restraint on the seat.
  • Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position

    To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehi cle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position 4-Door Models You’ll be using the lap belt.
  • Page 54 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Put the restraint on the seat.
  • Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or (Continued) CAUTION larger child passenger. back of the rear-facing child restraint would be Securing a Child Restraint in the very close to the inflating air bag.
  • Page 56 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is the retractor to set the lock. would positioned so you be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-49...
  • Page 57 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
  • Page 58: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    Supplemental Restraint Here are the most important things to know about air bag system: System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver You can be severely injured or killed in a crash and another air bag for the right front passenger.
  • Page 59 - - - . _ I Air bags inflate w---- grea’ wce, faster an the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an any air bag when it inflates can be seriously inflating air bag, as you would be if you were injured or killed.
  • Page 60: Where Are The Air Bags

    There is a air bag Where Are the Air Bags? readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information.
  • Page 61: When Should An Air Bag Inflate

    If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
  • Page 62: What Makes An Air Bag Inflate

    If your vehicle strikes something that will move or What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
  • Page 63: What Will You See After An Air

    What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly the vehicle sh Id out as I n as it safe that some people may not even realize the air bag to do so.
  • Page 64 If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water such as Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters diagnostic module, which records information your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag about the air bag system.
  • Page 65: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

    Adding Equipment to Your Air Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Bag-Equipped Vehicle Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the There are parts of the air bag system in several places front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags around your vehicle.
  • Page 66: Restraint System Check

    Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other A crash can damage the restraint systems in loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
  • Page 67 If the LATCH system was being used during a more I f an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.
  • Page 68: Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Parking Your Vehicle ........2.29 Keys ............... 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ......Parking Over Things That Burn ....... 2-29 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ... 2-4 Engine Exhaust ..........2-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ..
  • Page 69: Keys

    Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
  • Page 70: Remote Keyless Entry System

    If you need a new key, contact your dealer who can One key is used for the obtain the correct key code. See Roadside Assistance ignition, the doors and all Program on page 7-6 for more information. other locks. Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft.
  • Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation

    Remote Keyless Entry System Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to Operation use this equipment. If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet normal for any remote keyless entry system.
  • Page 72 UNLOCK: The driver’s door will unlock automatically Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed. transferred to these surfaces may damage the If the UNLOCK button is pressed again within five transmitter.
  • Page 73 3. Read the instructions inside the case. To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow these directions: 4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the cover is on tight so water won’t get in. 1. Stand close to your vehicle. 5.
  • Page 74: Doors And Locks

    Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key. To lock the door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle. To unlock Door Locks the door, turn the key toward the rear. To lock the door from the inside, push down on the manual lock rod located...
  • Page 75: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks If your four-door model has power door locks, the switch is located on the driver’s door armrest. To lock all the doors and the tailgate, press the right side of the switch. To unlock the doors and the tailgate, press the left side of the switch.
  • Page 76: Rear Door Security Locks

    Opening a Rear Door When the Rear Door Security Locks Security Lock Is On Your vehicle may be equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening If you want to open a rear door when the security lock the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.
  • Page 77 Tailmate Tailgate Lock Release Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate. If you have a convertible, you can still open close the closed. tailgate with the rear window can be dangerous to c. Je with the tai open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
  • Page 78: Windows

    Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
  • Page 79: Power Windows

    Power Windows Two-Door Models Four-Door Models With power windows, switches on the driver’s door operate each window when the ignition is on. Push down on the front of the switch to lower a window and lift up the front of the switch to raise a window. There is an individual control near each window.
  • Page 80: Sun Visors

    Express-Down Window Sun Visors The AUTO switch for the driver’s window has an To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. express down feature. To use express down, push the You can also swing them to the side. The visors may switch all the way down.
  • Page 81: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle

    Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn four different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.’’ But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
  • Page 82 ON (C): This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use to operate your electrical accessories and to display On manual transmission vehicles, turning the some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator...
  • Page 83: Starting Your Engine

    Starting Your Engine Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat Automatic Transmission can damage your starter motor. Wait about Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter.
  • Page 84 Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. It is located at the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side. 3. P11’7 it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. , ,Jgging the cord into a..
  • Page 85 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’ll be parking your It is dangerous to get out your vehicle if the vehicle.
  • Page 86 Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. If you have four- wheel c.. Je, your vehic., will To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, even if your shift lever is in be free to roll ice or sand without damaging your transmission,...
  • Page 87 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. LOW (L): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use If you need more power for passing, and you’re: it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift Going less than about 15 mph (25 km/h), push your lever is put in LOW (L), the transmission won’t shift accelerator pedal about halfway down.
  • Page 88: Instrument Panel

    three-speed automatic transmission. While in the Overdrive Off three-speed mode, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive position. To convert the transmission to the three-speed mode, press in the overdrive-off button and release it. The OD/OFF indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come on.
  • Page 89 Power Mode Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed A power mode selector switch is included with the four-speed automatic This is your shift pattern. transmission. Here’s how to operate yo1 transmission: When you need more power for climbing hills or quicker FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into acceleration, press the P (power) switch.
  • Page 90 THIRD (3), FOURTH FIFTH (5): Shift into (4), THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH ( 5 ) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
  • Page 91: Four-Wheel Drive

    Four-wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) (see the following).
  • Page 92 TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H): This setting is for driving in FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L): This setting also engages most street and highway situations. Your front axle your front axle to give you extra traction and can not engaged in two-wheel drive. be used for driving downhill, uphill or on rocky terrain when you’re driving slower than 35 mph (55 km/h).
  • Page 93: Parking Brake

    Nofice: Driving with the parking brake on can Parking Brake cause your parking brake to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-49.
  • Page 94 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 95: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Torque Lock maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish to If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your be in. automatic transmission into PARK (P) properly, If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the out of PARK (P), try this:...
  • Page 96: Parking Your Vehicle

    3. Find the access hole cover on the driver’s side of Parking Over Things That Burn the console, near the shift lever. 4. Remove the screw and cover. 5. Inside, you’ll see the return plate. Using your finger, move the return plate toward the rear of the vehicle until it stops.
  • Page 97: Engine Exhaust

    Running Your Engine While You Engine Exhaust Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can RII1. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
  • Page 98 won’t Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle move. See Shifting Into Park (P) page 2-26. If you’re pulling trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-49. 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.
  • Page 99: Mirrors

    Outside Manual Mirrors Mirrors Adjust these mirrors by hand so that you can just see Manual Rearview Mirror the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. Outside Power Mirrors The mirror can be adjusted up and down or side to side.
  • Page 100: Outside Convex Mirror

    adjust the mirrors do the following: Outside Convex Mirror 1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right) Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex to select the mirror you wish to adjust. mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.
  • Page 101: Storage Areas

    Storage Areas Luggage Carrier Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Use If you try to carry something on top of your your key to lock and unlock the glove box. vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage The glove box may have a two-position detent for carrier like paneling, plywood, a mattress...
  • Page 102 Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your ------- luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer. The crossrails, if equipped, are adjustable, but are only designed to move a limited amount. The front and rear crossrails are not interchangeable.
  • Page 103: Convenience Net

    Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than Cover Cargo 100 Ibs. (45 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage let them hang over the rear or the sides of your compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage vehicle.
  • Page 104: Sunroof

    Sunroof Opening and Closing the Sunroof 1. Swing your sun visors down. 4. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding the canvas top as shown. Be sure that you don’t pinch the canvas top between the front top bow arms and the roof rails.
  • Page 105 7. Push the front top bow latches down until they click 8. Swing your sun visors up. Reverse the steps to close your sunroof. Be sure your front top bow latched securely. 6. Wrap the holding strap around the canvas top and snap it to the front top bow retaining strap.
  • Page 106: Convertible Top

    Convertible Top Removing and Installing the Rear Window Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable rear window and removable side windows. The rear window on your vehicle is removable. This Notice: allows you to open the back opening all the way or to Never raise or lower the top while the vehicle is replace the window if it becomes deteriorated.
  • Page 107: Removing And Installing The Side Window

    Removing and Installing the Side Window To remove the side window do the following: ~~~~ Hang the rear window down so it hangs outside of the vehicle. Pull the rear window frame bar rearward (see illustration above). Then slide the bar to the left to remove the window.
  • Page 108 3. Release the plastic strip sewn along the bottom To install the side window: edge of the window by gently pulling down and out. Then release the plastic along the front edge of the window by pulling it forward and out. help to rock the window back and forth to remove it.
  • Page 109: Lowering And Raising The Canvas Top

    4. Pull rearward on the rear edge of the window to Lowering and Raising the make sure the window is secure and finish zipping Canvas Top the window. 1. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as shown previously. Remember to release the tension in the canvas top support arms first.
  • Page 110 5. Engage the latches by pushing down on the 4. Unhook the front end of the rear canvas top. You support arms at the hinges. may want to open the sunroof to gain easier access to the rear top. Lower the bow slowly while Reverse the steps to raise your canvas top.
  • Page 112: Instrument Panel Overview

    Section Instrument Panel ....Instrument Panel Overview ..3.28 Air Bag Readiness Light ....Hazard Warning Flashers 3. 4 ..... Charging System Light ......3.29 Other Warning Devices ........3. 4 Brake System Warning Light ....... 3-29 Horn .............
  • Page 114 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped) Side Defroster Outlets Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel Air Outlets Hood Release Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Cluster Ignition Switch Windshield WiperlWasher Lever Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet Hazard Button (If Equipped)
  • Page 115: Hazard Warning Flashers

    The hazard warning Hazard Warning Flashers flasher is located on the instrument panel near the comfort controls. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
  • Page 116: Tilt Wheel

    Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer...
  • Page 117 Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer First, you must have the headlamps on. For high beams, The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a push the turn signal lever toward the instrument downward (for left) position. These positions allow you panel.
  • Page 118 Windshield Wipers Move the stalk to INT (Intermittent) then turn the inner band and choose the delay you want. Turn the inner band up for longer intervals between wiper cycles. Turn the band down for shorter intervals. For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk down to LO.
  • Page 119 Windshield Washer Rear Window WasherMiper To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper turn on wiper, your rear symbol it toward you time. When release the upper push button. stalk, the washers will stop. wiper will continue same Push button again to turn it off.
  • Page 120 Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
  • Page 121 Resuming a Set Speed Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the CRUISE If you set your cruise control at a desired speed then ON/OFF button on the suspend cruise by applying the brake, pressing the instrument panel to clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission turn the system on.
  • Page 122 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Suspending Cruise Control Control There are two ways to suspend cruise control: To reduce your speed, turn the switch and hold it down Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch in the COAST SET position until you reach the lower pedal if you have a manual transmission.
  • Page 123: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps ! m : (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamp Instrument Panel Lights -g-(Headlamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.
  • Page 124 When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on There is a delay in the transition between the daytime at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and nighttime operation of the DRL and the Automatic and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel Headlamp Systems so that driving under bridges or won’t be lit up either.
  • Page 125: Interior Lamps

    The DRL and Automatic Headlamp System functions Interior Lamps will stay off with the ignition on, until you release the parking brake. Once the parking brake is released Instrument Panel Brightness the DRL will turn on (if it is daylight) or the Automatic Headlamp System will turn on (if it is dark enough This feature controls the brightness of the instrument outside).
  • Page 126 Dome Lamp Entry Lighting If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, it is equipped with an entry lighting feature that controls your dome lamp (and cargo lamp, if equipped). For the dome lamp to operate as described below, the switch must be in the middle position: Your interior lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press the UNLOCK button on...
  • Page 127: Accessory Power Outlets

    Reading Lamps Cargo Lamp Your vehicle’s inside rearview has reading lamps. Some four-door models are equipped with a cargo lamp. The cargo lamp comes on when any door is opened, and goes off when doors are shut. Accessory Power Outlets If your vehicle has an accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment.
  • Page 128: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in To use the lighter, if equipped, the ignition key must be blown vehicle or adapter fuses. in ON or ACC. Push the lighter in all the way and let If you experience a problem see your dealer for go.
  • Page 129: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter, if equipped, may need to be replaced. For more Climate Control System information, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on Short page 3-22 and Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance With this system you can control the heating, cooling...
  • Page 130 A K (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the (Outside Air): Slide the lower right lever to the air-conditioning system on or off. When N C is pressed, right for outside air. With the lever in this position, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle.
  • Page 131 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window. (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is The button is located on used properly.There are two modes to clear fog or frost...
  • Page 132: Outlet Adjustment

    Outlet Adjustment (Rear Defogger): Press the defogger button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let your know that the rear Use the air outlets located window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as in the center and outboard much snow from the rear window as possible.
  • Page 133: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Operation Tips Passenger Compartment Air Filter Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air All models come equipped from the factory with a slot in inlets at the base of the windshield that may the ventilation system that is ready to accept passenger block the flow of air into your vehicle.
  • Page 134 To install the air filters, do the following: 2. Lift the top tab on the cover to remove the filter cover. 1. Lower the glove box door, then push in the sides of the glove box to completely lower the door to allow access to the slot where the air filters will be installed.
  • Page 135 4. Then line up the grooves of the second filter with the lower one and slide in on top of the lower one. 5. Reverse the steps to remove the air filters and then install new ones. Once you remove the filter, if you choose not to replace it, it will not damage your vehicle.
  • Page 136: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on that may be on your vehicle.
  • Page 137: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have left, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
  • Page 138: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). revolutions per minute (rpm). You can use it while Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has driving to select correct shift points.
  • Page 139 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks If the air bag readiness light stays on after you the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light start your vehicle, it means the air bag system tells you if there is an electrical problem.
  • Page 140: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Charging System When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light This light will come on will come on when you set your parking brake. The briefly when you turn on the light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release ignition, but the engine is fully.
  • Page 141: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the Anti-Lock Brake System road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is Warning Light harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, With the anti-lock brake have the vehicle towed for service.
  • Page 142: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant Your regular brake system may not be worl ..g temperature. If the gage properly if the anti-lock brake system warning pointer moves to the light is on. Driving with the anti-lock brake H (red) side, your engine system warning light on can lead to an is too hot.
  • Page 143: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp Nofice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake fuel system of your Service Engine Soon Light vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission Your vehicle is equipped controls and may cause this light to come on.
  • Page 144 If the Light Is On Steady If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: Reducing vehicle speed. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install Avoiding hard accelerations.
  • Page 145 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Programs Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
  • Page 146: Oil Pressure Light

    Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your oil, this light may stay low. Don’t keep dri, f the oil pressure is on after you start your you do, your engine can become hot that it engine, or come on when catches fire.
  • Page 147: Four-Wheel-Drive Light

    Fuel Gage Four-Wheel-Drive Light Your fuel gage shows If you have four-wheel drive, this light comes on about how much fuel is in when the ignition switch is your tank. When the gage first indicates on and the transfer E (empty), you still have case lever is in one of the about one or two gallons four-wheel drive...
  • Page 148: Audio System@)

    Audio System(s) Some models do not include a radio, however all models come with four speakers, an antenna and all of the wiring needed to install a radio. Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Notice: Any non-factory installed radio’s are not telephone or two-way radio...
  • Page 149: Radio With Cd

    Radio with CD Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
  • Page 150 Setting Preset Stations To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select BAS or TRE. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your more than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and favorite stations.
  • Page 151 Playing a Compact Disc To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero player will pull it in.
  • Page 152 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to CD: With a compact disc in the player and the radio reverse quickly within a track. Release it to play playing, press this button to play the compact disc. CD the passage. The display will show elapsed time while will appear on the display.
  • Page 153: Understanding Radio Reception

    Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the mechanism. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
  • Page 154: Driving Your Vehicle

    Driving Your Vehicle Section Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-29 City Driving 4-32 Driver Behavior ..........
  • Page 155: Your Driving. The Road. And Your Vehicle

    Your Driving, the Road, and Driving Environment Your Vehicle You can also help avoid a rollover or other type of crash by being prepared for driving in inclement weather, at Whenever we drive, we’re taking on an important night, or during other times where visibility or traction responsibility.
  • Page 156: Defensive Driving

    But driver behavior factors are far more often the cause telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on of a utility vehicle rollover than are environmental or the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult vehicle factors. Safe driver behavior and understanding and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury.
  • Page 157 Many adults by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 mi) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1/2 ounces population choose never to drink alcohol, so they (45 mi) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. never drive after drinking.
  • Page 158 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
  • Page 159: Control Of A Vehicle

    There’s something else about drinking and driving that Control of a Vehicle many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash You have three systems that make your vehicle go injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal where you want it to go.
  • Page 160: Braking

    Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Braking action involves perception time and braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is reaction time. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.
  • Page 161 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle.
  • Page 162 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need faster than any driver could. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.
  • Page 163: Steering

    If you don’t have anti-lock, use a “squeeze” braking it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you technique. This will give you maximum braking while turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia maintaining steering control. You can do this by pushing will keep the vehicle going in the same direction.
  • Page 164 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. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.
  • Page 165: Off-Road Recovery

    Off -Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
  • Page 166 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
  • Page 167: Loss Of Control

    Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, Let’s review what driving experts say about what your vehicle may straighten out.
  • Page 168: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

    Qff-Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel and service work done. Check to make sure all drive.
  • Page 169 Loading Your Vehicle for CAUTION: (Cant,, ,ued) Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be how to load your vehicle. tossed about when driving over rough The heaviest things should be on the load floor and terrain.
  • Page 170 Traveling to Remote Areas Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your recreation. However, it also raises environmental route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. concerns.
  • Page 171 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road Scanning the Terrain driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.
  • Page 172 When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
  • Page 173 Approaching a Hill Driving Uphill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if ti’s one Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend need to take some special steps. or cross.
  • Page 174 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to to let opposing traffic know you’re there. restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to Use your headlamps even during the day.
  • Page 175 Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle, it’s steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you can’t Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can make it up the hill, you must back straight down...
  • Page 176 Are there any hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Are there some things I should not do when Logs? Boulders? driving down a hill? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden Yes! These are important because if you ignore creek bank or even a river bottom with large them you could lose control and have a serious rocks?
  • Page 177 from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an Am I likely to stall when going downhill? incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here’s what to do.
  • Page 178 What if I’m driving across an incline that’s not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
  • Page 179 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, Dric on 1 .zen lakes, ponds or rivers can be turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances.
  • Page 180 After Off-Road Driving If the water isn’t too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you Fh-mve any brush debris that has collected on the get your tailpipe under water.
  • Page 181: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
  • Page 182: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    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 readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
  • Page 183 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your going through some car washes can cause problems, windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid rain can make it harder to see road signs and puddles.
  • Page 184 Hydroplaning Driving Through F T wi Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
  • Page 185: City Driving

    City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
  • Page 186: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
  • Page 187: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it sewiced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. service, have it done before starting out.
  • Page 188 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads 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 189 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle ’RP (N) or with the page 4-15 for information about driving off-road. Coas Jownh ignition off is dangerous.
  • Page 190: Winter Driving

    Here are some tips for winter driving; You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take You may want to put winter emergency supplies in appropriate action.
  • Page 191 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Unless you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to brake very gently, too.
  • Page 192 Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so If You're Caught in a Blizzard hard that your wheels stop rolling, you'll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road.
  • Page 193 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make Snow can trap exhaust gases under your body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, vehicle.
  • Page 194: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as j o u let your tires sk,,r at high speed, they possible.
  • Page 195 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks YOur vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front and rear of your vehicle. Y O U may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
  • Page 196 These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. pull Never on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
  • Page 197: Towing

    Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
  • Page 198 Follow these steps: Dinghy Towing 1. Set the parking brake. To tow your vehicle from the front (four-wheel-drive 2. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P), or only), do the following: your manual transmission to SECOND (2). 3. With the ignition key in the ON position, move the transfer case to NEUTRAL and make sure the 4WD light on the instrument panel cluster is off.
  • Page 199 Notice: The front wheels transmit shocks during Dolly Towing towing. The steering column may not be strong enough to withstand the shocks. Always unlock the To tow your vehicle from the rear, do the following: steering wheel before towing. Notice: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could be badly damaged.
  • Page 200: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle If your vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, turn the ignition key to ON, move the transfer case lever into NEUTRAL and make sure the 4WD light on the { T I R E P L A C A R D ‘ instrument panel cluster is turned off.
  • Page 201 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 400 Ibs. (181 kg) in your rear area when four people are in your two-wheel-drive vehicle. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, don’t CANADA CAM1 AUTOMOTIVE GAWR...
  • Page 202: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer Things you put i r , A e vehicle car. ,bike yuug and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or I - o u don’t use the correct lent and in a crash. drive properly, you can lose control when you Put things in the cargo area of your pull a trailer.
  • Page 203 Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should dealer about sway controls. read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 600 miles appears later in this section.
  • Page 204 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Chevrolet Customer Assistance P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-51 70 In Canada, write to:...
  • Page 205 After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and Your vehicle is readily designed to accept a trailer hitch. then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights The frame rail ends already have holes and weld are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them nuts in place to accept the four bolts needed to attach right simply by moving some items around in the the hitch bar.
  • Page 206 Trailer Brakes Passing If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 Ibs. (450 kg) You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when loaded, then it needs its own surge brakes. Tapping into you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal your vehicle’s brake system is not recommended.
  • Page 207 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Parking on P I S When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, You really should not park your v d c l e , with a the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers trailer attached, on a hill.
  • Page 208 5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the When You Are Ready to Leave After transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL. Parking on a Hill 6. Release the regular brakes. 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: start your engine, shift into a gear, and...
  • Page 210: Service And Appearance Care

    Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5.3 Power Steering Fluid ........5.39 Doing Your Own Service Work ......Windshield Washer Fluid ........ 5-40 Brakes ............5-41 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..........Battery ............5-44 Jump Starting ..........
  • Page 211 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5.78 Vehicle Identification ........5.87 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-78 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....5.87 Care of Safety Belts ........5-81 Service Parts Identification Label ..... 5-87 Weatherstrips ..........
  • Page 212: Service

    We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Service Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer all your service needs.
  • Page 213: Doing Your Own Service Work

    Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you You can be injured and your vehicle could be much more about how to service your vehicle than this damaged if you try to do service work on a manual can.
  • Page 214: Fuel

    Fuel Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the which were developed by the American Automobile proper maintenance of your vehicle. Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better Gasoline Octane vehicle performance and engine protection.
  • Page 215: California Fuel

    California Fuel Notices Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission system and also damage the plastic and rubber Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it parts.
  • Page 216: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the passenger’s side of your vehicle.
  • Page 217 If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. 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”...
  • Page 218 Fil’hg a Po-?tble Fuel Cor+^:ier When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can left off or improperly determine if the fuel cap has been installed.
  • Page 219: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the release handle located on the driver’s side of the vehicle on the lower portion of the instrument An electric fan under the hood can start up panel.
  • Page 220 Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the slot hood prop into the in the hood. sure all the filler caps Before closing the hood, be are on. Then go to the front of the vehicle, pull up on the Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood hood, and push the hood release lever to your...
  • Page 221: Engine Compartment Overview

    Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.0L engine, you’ll see: 5-1 2...
  • Page 222 G. Engine Oil Dipstick A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 6. Engine Air CleanedFilter H. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Battery I. Brake Fluid Reservoir D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) K.
  • Page 223 When open the hood on the 2.5L engine, you’ll see: 5-1 4...
  • Page 224: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter the engine oil pressure C. Battery light appears on the D. Radiator Pressure Cap instrument cluster, it E. Engine Oil Fill Cap means you need to check your engine oil level F.
  • Page 225 Checking Engine Oil The handle of the engine oil dipstick is a round, It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you yellow ring. On the 2.5L get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil engine it is located must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
  • Page 226 Notice: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The engine oil fill cap is located in the front of the engine compartment.
  • Page 227 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by LOOK the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use FOR MIS any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
  • Page 228 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You your vehicle. should look for and use only oils which have the API If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the Starburst symbol and which are also identified as temperature falls below -20°F (-29"C), SAE 5W-30.
  • Page 229 What to Do with Used Oil When to Change Engine Oil Used engine contains certain elements that may be If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. maintenance schedule: Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
  • Page 230: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Release the four clips on the cover. 2. Lift the cover up. The engine air cleanedfilter is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
  • Page 231 Operating the engine witl. -he air cleaner, ter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
  • Page 232: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
  • Page 233 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (IO"C), drive the vehicle The automatic in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage transmission dipstick has a moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.
  • Page 234 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If low, the fluid level is add only enough of the proper fluid...
  • Page 235: Manual Transmission Fluid

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Sewices on page 6-4. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
  • Page 236: Hydraulic Clutch

    When to Check and What to Use How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30. Remove the filler plug. 2.
  • Page 237: Engine Coolant

    How to Check and Add Fluid What to Use You do not need to check the fluid level unless you Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and suspect a clutch problem. To check the fluid level, look coolant that meets GM Specification 1825-M, which at the markings on the reservoir.
  • Page 238 Checking Coolant Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
  • Page 239: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, If you need more coolant, add the proper coolant see Cooling System on page 5-33. mixture at the coolant recov--/ tank. Radiator Pressure Cap the r, , i a t b l pressure cap vvIren the...
  • Page 240: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-3 1. Steam from an overheated en- l e can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
  • Page 241 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
  • Page 242: Cooling System

    Cooling System hood, here’s what When you decide it’s safe to lift the you’ll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 243 Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
  • Page 244 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable wafer and a proper coolant at the coolant recovery tank.
  • Page 245 If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. Steam and sca._..ng liquids from a h co system can blow out and burn you badly.
  • Page 246 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
  • Page 247 Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the on page 5-28 for more information about the proper engine cooling fan.
  • Page 248: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering 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.
  • Page 249: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Adding Washer Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid You can check your fluid without taking the cap off. The level should fall between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Part Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30.
  • Page 250: Brakes

    Brakes Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow Brake Fluid the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
  • Page 251 Checking Brake Fluid If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. You can check the brake fluid without taking So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. off the cap.
  • Page 252 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area Brake Wear around the cap before removing it. This will help Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum keep dirt from entering the reservoir. brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
  • Page 253: Battery

    Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in system for example, when your brake linings the proper sequence to GM torque specifications.
  • Page 254: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous running down. because: They contain acid that can burn you.
  • Page 255 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground each battery.
  • Page 256 Using a n . x h near a battery can cause b L 2 e r y Fans c )ther moving engine parts can gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded.
  • Page 257 connect the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
  • Page 258 Don’t let the other end 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run touch anything until the the engine for a while. next step. The other end of 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it the negative (-) cable won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs doesn’t...
  • Page 259 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. (+) cable from the 3.
  • Page 260: Rear Axle

    Rear Axle If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. When to Check and Change Lubricant 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant and Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine reinstall the drain plug.
  • Page 261: Four-Wheel Drive

    Four-wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
  • Page 262 Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When to Check and Change Lubricant Remove the filler plug. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how 2. Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant and often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
  • Page 263: Bulb Replacement

    Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Notice: When replacing your vehicle’s headlamp page 5-58. For any bulb changing procedure not listed bulbs, make sure to follow the replacement in this section, contact your dealer. specifications in this manual.
  • Page 264 To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from the headlamp. 3. Release the retainer clip holding the bulb by pressing down and moving the metal retainer away from you. 4.
  • Page 265: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps

    Front Turn Signal and Parking Sidemarker Lamps Lamps To replace the sidemarker bulb, do the following: To replace the parking and turn signal bulb, do the Remove the two screws following: holding the sidemarker lamp assembly. The See “Headlamps” for location. assembly should pull away from the vehicle.
  • Page 266: Rear Combination Lamps

    Rear Combination Lamps To remove the rear combination bulbs, do the following: Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side A. Turn Signal Lamp 1. Remove the two screws from the combination B. Back-up Lamp lamps. Gently pull the housing away from the C. Brake Lamp vehicle.
  • Page 267: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Rear Parking and Brake Back-up Lamp Front Turn Signal and Parking 1157 NA GM Part No. 91 171 148 or Headlamps (Halogen) equivalent 5-58...
  • Page 268: Tires

    Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions Underinflated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your Warrantv booklet for details.
  • Page 269: Inflation -- Tire Pressure

    Inflation Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means How to Check your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
  • Page 270 Nhen rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire- Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheei nuts are properly tightened, See “Wheel Nut Torque”...
  • Page 271: When It Is Time For New Tires

    When It Is Time for New Tires The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that One way to tell when it’s can’t be repaired well because of the size or time for new tires is to location of the damage.
  • Page 272: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the , , J Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
  • Page 273: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are Temperature A, B, C not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment representing the tire’s resistance to the generation may need to be reset.
  • Page 274: Tire Chains

    Used Paplacement Wheels Using the wron replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. It could affect the braking and dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used handling of your vehicle, make your tires 10s or how far it’s been driven.
  • Page 275: 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 Changing a tire can cause an inj-.j. The out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. vehicle can slip the jack and roll over you But if you should ever have a “blowout”, here are a few...
  • Page 277 2. Turn the jack screw to remove the jack from the clamps. If the screw is too tight, use the jack handle to loosen it. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle and wheel wrench (C). The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate.
  • Page 278 3. To remove the hard 4. Using the wheel wrench, remove the wheel cover cover from the spare nut. Gently pry the spare tire cover off the wheel. tire, insert your key into the wheel lock and pull the wheel lock off. / - - \ Hard Cover Vinyl Cover...
  • Page 279 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 7. Remove the remaining wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket and place it near your flat tire. 1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, remove them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
  • Page 280 Front Wheel Location 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts but don’t remove them yet. 5-71...
  • Page 281 Getting under a vehicle when is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Rear Wheel Location 3.
  • Page 282 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 6. Remove any rust dirt from the wheel bolts, 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle mounting surfaces clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the and spare wheel.
  • Page 283 Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel become loose after a time. The wheel could could fall off, causing a serious accident.
  • Page 284 Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
  • Page 285 'ools S'-Iring a Flat a-- Spare Tire anc' ing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1.
  • Page 286 To stow the jack, place it in the storage bracket and turn the shaft clockwise until the jack is securelv held in place. Reinstall the trim cover by inserting the dover tabs into the slots. Push the cover closed and turn the Make sure the til is securl Driving h t1.-...
  • Page 287: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care rhey can all be hazardous some more than others -and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
  • Page 288 Here are some cleaning tips: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine Clean up stains as soon as you can before and blood can be removed as follows: they set.
  • Page 289 Vinyl Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the may have to do this more than once.
  • Page 290: Weatherstrips

    Washing Your Vehicle Care of Safety Belts The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep Keep belts clean and dry. it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap.
  • Page 291 Finish Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish hand may be necessary to remove residue from the looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered paint finish.
  • Page 292 Special Care for Canvas Top and The plastic windows are pliable and can be scratched if you don’t take these precautions when you Plastic Windows clean them: Wipe off dust with a soft cotton cloth moistened Your canvas top should be cleaned often. If you use an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and with clean, cool or lukewarm water.
  • Page 293: Sheet Metal Damage

    Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
  • Page 294: Underbody Maintenance

    GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Underbody Maintenance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the following products.
  • Page 295 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usaqe Description Usage Removes dirt and grime Medium foaming Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and shampoo. Cleans and Cleaner wire wheel covers. Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and Removes dust, phosphate free.
  • Page 296: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label inside the glove box on the door. It’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information and SAMPLE4UX1 M072675 a list of all production options and special...
  • Page 297: Electrical System

    Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from Add-on Electrical Equipment short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.
  • Page 298 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usaue windows^ Power Dome Liaht, Radio Memorv License Plate Light, TAIL Clearance/Marker Lights, Instrument This fuse block is located under the driver’s side of the Panel Illumination. Warnina Tone instrument panel. The fuses here protect each Hazard Lights, Turn Signal separate circuit including headlamps.
  • Page 299 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses Usaae Brake Light, Horn, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp, Cruise Control Not Used Rear Window Defogger, DRL, Heater, Air Conditioning Not Used Turn Signal, Back-up Light, Hazard Liahts Windshield WipedWasher, Rear Window Wipermasher Fuses for the air bags and the heatedair conditioning system are located next to the instrument panel fuse block.
  • Page 300 FusedRelays Usage (2.5L Engine Horn (Relay) Air Conditioning Compressor (Relay) Air Conditioning Condenser Fan (Relav) Air Conditioning Fuses/Relays Usage Accessow Power Outlet Electronic Fuel lniection System Headlamp Riaht Left Headlamp, High-Beam Indicator Heater Hazard Lamps, Rear Combination Lamps, Dome Light, Horn Cigar Lighter, Radio, I.G., Meter, Wiper, Washer, Rear Defroster, Turn Sianals.
  • Page 301: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a and Polyalkylene Glycol 0.9 Ibs. 0.4 kg (PAG) refrigerant oil with dye Automatic Transmission 2.5 L" 2.6 quarts Drain and Refill Cooling System 6.9 quarts...
  • Page 302 Capacities English Metric Application Differential quarts Front 2.3 quarts 2.2 L* Rear Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 quarts 5.2 L** 2.0L Engine 5.8 quarts 5.5 L** 2.5L Engine Fuel Tank 14.8 gallons 56 L Two-Door Convertible 16.9 gallons 64 L Four-Door Hardtop Manual Transmission 1.6 quarts...
  • Page 303 Capacities Application English Metric 1.7 L Transfer Case 1.8 quarts Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque 100 Nem 73 Ib-ft Plastic Wheel Nut Cap Torque Tighten by hand plus one half turn with wheel wrench *Recheck fluid level after filling. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-23 or Manual Transmission Fluid on page 5-26.
  • Page 304: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts GM Part Number Part Engine Air CleanedFilter 30025009 or equivalent Engine Oil Filter 2.0L Engine 91 173772 or equivalent 2.5L Engine 91 1761 62 or equivalent Passenger Compartment Air Filters 91 175923 or equivalent PCV Valve 2.0L Engine 91 17451 6 or equivalent 2.5L Engine...
  • Page 305 5-96...
  • Page 306 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6 . 2 At Least Once a Year ........6.25 Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections 6.28 Introduction ............Your Vehicle and the Environment ....Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements ......Boot and Seal Inspection ......
  • Page 307: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper IMPORTANT: fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase KEEP ENGINE OIL...
  • Page 308: How This Section Is Organized

    How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: condition.
  • Page 309: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells yo the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service In this part are scheduled maintenance services which people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
  • Page 310: Selecting The Right Schedule

    Selecting the Right Schedule Short TripKity Intervals First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is Every 3,000 Miles (5 km): Engine Oil and Filter right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). schedule to follow: Every 6,000 Miles (10 km): Passenger...
  • Page 311 Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Replacement. Emission System Hoses Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Inspection. Brake Fluid Service. Spark Plug Change (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs Replacement.
  • Page 312 Footnotes Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Evaporative California Air Resources Board has determined that the Emissions Canister and Air Suction Filter Replacement failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify (or every 120 months, whichever occurs first}.
  • Page 313 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) If you do not use your vehicle under any these conditions, change the fluid and filter every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km). whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Change manual transmission fluid.
  • Page 314 24,000 Miles 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine U Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
  • Page 315 Miles (60 000 km) 0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on 36,000 page 5-60 for proper rotation pattern and additional 2 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, information. (See footnote +-) whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Change manual transmission fluid.
  • Page 316 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) U Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness and damage (or every 15 months, whichever Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. or for pulling a trailer.
  • Page 317 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. whichever occurs first).
  • Page 318 Change transfer case fluid. 69,000 Miles (1 15 000 km) Change differential fluid. Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, 0 Inspect emission system hoses and replace as whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) footnote f.) Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness...
  • Page 319 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 75,000 Miles 000 km) (125 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if If Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more...
  • Page 320 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Inspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, Service. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment 30 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 321: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance

    93,000 Miles 000 km) (155 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, Maintenance whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months,...
  • Page 322 7,500 Miles (12 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, 100,000 miles (166 000 km). whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Rotate tires.
  • Page 323 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
  • Page 324 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km). whichever occurs first). An Emission Control 0 Rotate tires.
  • Page 325 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, Coolant on page 5-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
  • Page 326 Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness When doing frequent trailer towing. and damage (or every 15 months, whichever Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road service. or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint flange bolts If you do not use your vehicle under any of these if necessary.
  • Page 327 If you do not use your vehicle under any of these 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) conditions, change the fluid and filter every Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, 100,000 miles (166 000 km). whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every Service.
  • Page 328 100,000 Miles (1 66 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. An Emission Control Service. (See 0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service footnote f.) conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t 0 Inspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness changed your automatic transmission fluid, change and damage (or every 15 months, whichever both the fluid and filter.
  • Page 329: Part B: Owner Checks And Services

    Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Part B: Owner Checks and Services Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals specified to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-40 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
  • Page 330: At Least Twice A Year

    At Least Twice a Year Fluid Level Check Check the transfer case, axle differential(s) and Restraint System Check automatic or manual transmission fluid levels and add Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your as needed. See Rear Axle on page 5-51, Four-wheel belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages Drive on page 5-52, and Automatic Transmission are working properly.
  • Page 331 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Starter Switch Check Co-+-?l Sy-+em Check When y. , - are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others When you are doing this check, the vehicle could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
  • Page 332 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With With an automatic transmission, the key should turn the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL...
  • Page 333: Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Exhaust System Inspection Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
  • Page 334: Throttle System Inspection

    Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, as needed, Replace any components that have high chafing, etc.
  • Page 335: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in Canada Hydraulic Clutch System 1095351 7, or equivalent DOT-3 Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part brake fluid). number or specification may be obtained from your Chassis Lubricant (GM Part dealer.
  • Page 336 Fluid/Lubricant Usage Rear Axle (All) Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U S . and Front Axle 12345977, in Canada 10953482) or (Four-wheel SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. Drive) Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Hood Latch Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada Assembly, Secondary 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant...
  • Page 337: 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” “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record 6-32...
  • Page 338 Maintenance Record cont’d) 6-33...
  • Page 339 Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-34...
  • Page 340: Customer Assistance Information

    Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ...... Reporting Safety Defects ........ 7.10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........Government ..........7.10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........
  • Page 341: Customer Assistance Information

    Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
  • Page 342 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone are committed to making sure you are completely number or write them at the following address: satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue BBB Auto Line to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
  • Page 343: Online Owner Center

    Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free GM ownership needs. You can find your specific number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to vehicle information all in one place. Chevrolet's Customer Assistance Center.
  • Page 344: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities

    Canada GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive This program, available to Oshawa, Ontario L.1 qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to 1-800-263-3777 (English) $1,000 toward aftermarket 1-800-263-7854 (French) driver or passenger 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
  • Page 345: Roadside Assistance Program

    Chevrolet is excited to announce the Plus: establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer in Roadside Assistance is free. from a legal roadway)
  • Page 346: Courtesy Transportation

    Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or Courtesy Transportation included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify Chevrolet has always exemplified quality and value in or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time.
  • Page 347 Plan Ahead When Possible Warranty service can generally be completed while you When your vehicle requires warranty service, you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet should contact your dealer and request an appointment. helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several By scheduling a service appointment and advising transportation options.
  • Page 348 Additional Program Information Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A reimbursement up to $30 per day (five day maximum) separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner may be available for the use of public transportation Assistance Information”...
  • Page 349: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Reporting Safety Defects to the NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 United States Government also You can...
  • Page 350: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, Chevrolet Motor Division brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer...
  • Page 351 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins Service Publications are available for current and Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. and trucks.
  • Page 352 Appearance Care (cont.) Underbody Maintenance ......5-85 About Driving Your Vehicle ........Weatherstrips ..........5-81 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-16 Approaching a Hill .......... 4-20 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-40 Ashtrays ............3-17 Additional Program Information ......Audio System(s) ..........3-37 Additives, Fuel ..........
  • Page 353 Carbon Monoxide ....4.37. 4.49. 2-1 0. 2-30 Brake Parking ..........2-26 Care of System Inspection ........6-29 Safety Belts ..........5-81 System Warning Light ........3-29 Your CD Player ........... 3-42 Your CDs ..........3-42 Brake Adjustment ..........5-44 ..
  • Page 354 Child Restraints (cont.) Cooling System ..........5-33 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Cruise Control ..........Outside Seat Position ....... 1-44 Cupholder(s) ..........2-34 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right ....Current and Past Model Order Forms 7-12 Front Seat Position ........
  • Page 355 Door Locks ......2-7 ....Easy Entry Seat ..........Power Door Locks ......... Electrical System Rear Door Security Locks ....Add-on Equipment ........
  • Page 356 Fuel (cont.) ........... Filling Your Tank FabricKarpet ..........5-78 ......Fuels in Foreign Countries Filter Gage ............3-36 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-21 Gasoline Octane ........... Finding a Station ..........3-38 Gasoline Specifications ......Finish Care ..........5-82 System Inspection ....
  • Page 357 ....Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Headlamps ............ 5-54 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..5-32 Bulb Replacement ........ 5-54 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ....5-31 Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ..5-56 If the Light Is Flashing ........
  • Page 358 Light ........Air Bag Readiness 3-28 .... Jump Starting ..5-45 .... Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ....3-30 Brake System Warning ......... 3-29 Charging System ......... 3-29 ..Four-Wheel-Drive ......3-36 Malfunction Indicator ......... 3-32 Key Lock Cylinders Service ......6-25 ..........
  • Page 359 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Throttle System Inspection ......6-29 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts .... 5-95 Using Your ........... Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-24 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-55 ..... At Least Once a Month ........
  • Page 360 Odometer ............3-27 Park (P) Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-1 2 ....2-28 Shifting Out Parking Engine ............5-1 5 Brake ..........2-26 Pressure Light ..........3-35 Over Things That Burn ......2-29 Older Children, Restraints ........ 1-30 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Mechanism Check ......
  • Page 361 Rear Window Defogger ........3-20 Power (cont.) Indicator Light ..........3-36 Rear Window Washedwiper ....... Rearview Mirrors ..........2-32 Steering Fluid ..........5-39 Windows ..........2-1 2 Reclining Seatbacks .......... Power Mode ........2-22 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......4-44 Power Steering 4-10...
  • Page 362 Right Front Passenger Position. Safety Belts 1-25 Seats (cont.) Roadside Manual Lumbar ......Assistance Program ........ 7-6 Rear Seat Operation .........
  • Page 363 Short Trip/City Definition ......... Sun Visors ............. 2-1 3 Short Trip/City Intervals ........Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....1-51 ....Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ......1-18 Vehicle ........... 1-58 Skiddinq ............4-1 4 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ....
  • Page 364 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5-64 ....Underbody Flushing Service ......6-27 Wheel Replacement ........5-64 When It Is Time for New Tires 5-62 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-42 ...... To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ....2-17 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......
  • Page 365 ..... When to Check and What to Use 5-27 When to Check Power Steering Fluid ....5-39 ..Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ..3-25 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking Warnings on a Hill ............. 4-55 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... Where to Put the Restraint .......
  • Page 367 NOTES...

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