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  • Page 2 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8...
  • Page 3 We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the name SIERRA and DENALI are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a was printed.

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual CAUTION: Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and These mean there is something that could hurt controls for your vehicle.

  • Page 5: Vehicle Symbols

    Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle may be equipped with components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text NOTICE: describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
  • Page 6 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...

  • Page 8: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls Horizontal Control: You can adjust your vehicle’s front seats with the horizontal control located on the outboard This section tells you about the seats how to adjust edge of each front seat. them, and fold them up and down. It also tells you about Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or reclining front seatbacks and head restraints.
  • Page 9 Power Lumbar Control Memory Seat Use the lumbar control, The controls for the located on the outboard memory seat are located on side of the seat, to increase the driver’s door trim panel. or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback.

  • Page 10: Heated Front Seats

    Heated Front Seats Reclining Front Seatbacks Your vehicles front seatbacks have a recline feature. The button for the driver’s side heated seat is located on the driver’s side door panel. The button for the passenger’s side heated seat is located on the passenger’s side door panel.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

  • Page 12: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. To tilt the head restraint forward, grasp the top of the restraint and move it forward until you hear a click.

  • Page 13: Rear Seat

    Rear Seat The rear seat can be folded open for more seating space. To use the seat do the following: Folding the Rear Seat 1. Push rearward on the seat cushion while pulling up The rear seat can be folded up to provide more cargo on the release strap under the seat cushion.

  • Page 14: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone CAUTION: This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.

  • Page 15: Why Safety Belts Work

    Your vehicle has a light Why Safety Belts Work that comes on as a reminder When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as to buckle up. See “Safety it goes. Belt Reminder Light” in the Index. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
  • Page 16 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10...
  • Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-11...

  • Page 18: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- And The Answers

    Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.

  • Page 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an This part is only for people of adult size. accident even one that isn’t your fault you and...
  • Page 20 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” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 21 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 22 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
  • Page 23 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
  • Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 26 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

  • Page 27: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they 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 28: Right Front Passenger Position

    The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Here are the most important things to know about the air mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more bag system: likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making CAUTION: safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
  • Page 29 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the bag system is designed for them. Young children blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating and infants need the protection that a child air bag, as you would be if you were leaning restraint system can provide.
  • Page 30 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24...
  • Page 31 The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation CAUTION: would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air If something is between an occupant and an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
  • Page 32 How does an air bag restrain? CAUTION: In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. provided by safety belts.

  • Page 33: Air Bag Off Switch

    Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Air Bag Off Switch diagnostic module, which records information about Your vehicle has a switch on the instrument panel the air bag system. The module records information that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s about the readiness of the system, when the system air bag.
  • Page 34 This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical the person in the right front passenger’s position is a condition which, according to his or her physician: member of a passenger risk group identified by the causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk national government as follows: for the passenger;...
  • Page 35 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right...
  • Page 36 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
  • Page 37 Adding Equipment to Your Air Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bags from Bag-Equipped Vehicle working properly? If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the Yes.

  • Page 38: Center Passenger Position

    Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-32...
  • Page 39 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

  • Page 40: Rear Seat Passengers

    Rear Seat Passengers Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
  • Page 41 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
  • Page 42 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.

  • Page 43: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children

    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
  • Page 44 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-38...

  • Page 45: Children

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
  • Page 46 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a lb.
  • Page 47 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer 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 48 What are the different types of add child restraints? CAUTION: on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take into including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is consideration not only the child’s weight, height weak and its head weighs so much compared with...

  • Page 49: Restraint Systems For Children

    Restraint Systems for Children CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 50 A rear facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward facing child seat (C E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields.
  • Page 51 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.

  • Page 52: Where To Put The Restraint

    When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Where to Put the Restraint restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, Accident statistics show that children are safer if they it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.

  • Page 53: Top Strap

    anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions CAUTION: for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don’t use the restraint unless it is A child in a rear facing child restraint can be anchored properly.
  • Page 54 In Canada, the law requires that forward facing child Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.
  • Page 55 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors When using a child restraint with a top strap in either rear outboard position, raise the head restraint and route You’ll find the top strap anchors for the rear seating the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback. positions near the top of the seatback.
  • Page 56 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle may have the LATCH system. If it does, you’ll find anchors (A) in the front passenger seat, where the seatback meets the seat cushion, and anchors (A) in the center rear seat, where the seatback meets the seat cushion.
  • Page 57 In order to use the system, you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here. 1-51...
  • Page 58 CAUTION: If a LATCH type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. 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...

  • Page 59: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to There is limited space in the rear seating area. If you use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back want to secure a child restraint in a rear outside seating of the seat cushion.
  • Page 60 You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
  • Page 61 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the the retractor to set the lock. retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the...
  • Page 62 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Rear Seat Position Children (LATCH)” in the Index. You can secure a child restraint in the center rear seat position.
  • Page 63 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5.

  • Page 64: Front Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see “Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH)” in the Index. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There’s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s air bag when you want to secure a rear...
  • Page 65 CAUTION: CAUTION: A child in a rear facing child restraint can be If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when seriously injured or killed if the right front you have turned off the air bag, it means that passenger’s air bag inflates.
  • Page 66 You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
  • Page 67 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten...
  • Page 68 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt CAUTION: will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off If you were using a rear facing child restraint, turn on for a person who isn’t in a risk group identified...

  • Page 69: Older Children

    Older Children What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
  • Page 70 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is...
  • Page 71 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.

  • Page 72: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light should use it. and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your loose or damaged safety belt system parts.

  • Page 73: Replacing Restraint System Parts

    Replacing Restraint System Parts If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
  • Page 74 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 75 Windows CAUTION: 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 76: Power Windows

    Power Windows Express Down Window The driver’s window also has an express down feature A power window control that allows the window to be lowered without holding is located on the inside of the switch. Press and hold the rear of the switch marked each front door.
  • Page 77 Keys CAUTION: 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 78 Your vehicle has one NOTICE: double sided key for the ignition and all door locks. Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside.

  • Page 79: Door Locks

    Door Locks To lock and unlock your vehicle, do one of the following: You can use the keyless entry system. use your key, CAUTION: lock the door from the Unlocked doors can be dangerous. inside by sliding the manual lock lever Passengers especially children rearward.

  • Page 80: Power Door Locks

    Power Door Locks Keyless Entry System You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet Press the raised side of the (1 m) up to 100 feet (30 m) away using the remote switch, marked L on either keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
  • Page 81 At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is Operation normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the UNLOCK: Pressing this button once will unlock the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer driver’s door.

  • Page 82: Battery Replacement

    Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer.

  • Page 83: Rear Doors

    Rear Doors To open a rear access door from the inside, the front Your vehicle is equipped with rear access doors that door must be opened first. allow easier access to the rear area of the extended cab. Then, use the handle located on the inside of the rear To open a rear access door access door to open it.

  • Page 84: Tailgate Removal

    Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate at a slightly upward angle, The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for pull back on the tailgate different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be at the right edge and removed without assistance, you may want someone to then move the tailgate to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to...
  • Page 85 Theft Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
  • Page 86 Content Theft Deterrent 3. Close all of the doors. The SECURITY message should go off after approximately 15 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft deterrent The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY alarm system. You can disable the system or personalize message goes off.

  • Page 87: Testing The Alarm

    Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: Testing the Alarm If you don’t want to activate the theft deterrent The alarm can be tested by following these steps: system, the vehicle should be locked with the door 1.
  • Page 88 In an emergency, call the GMC Roadside Assistance Don’t tow a trailer during break Center. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

  • Page 89: Ignition Positions

    Ignition Positions NOTICE: With your key in the ignition switch you can turn it to five different positions. If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand.

  • Page 90: Starting Your Engine

    Starting Your Engine NOTICE: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position that’s a Holding your key in START for longer than safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to use NEUTRAL (N) only.

  • Page 91: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater

    When starting your engine in very cold weather Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) (below 0 _ F or 18 _ C), do this: In very cold weather, 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition 0 _ F ( 18 _ C) or colder, key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds.

  • Page 92: Automatic Transmission Operation

    3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110 volt AC outlet. Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong volt AC outlet.
  • Page 93 There are several different positions for your shift lever. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because NOTICE: your vehicle can’t move easily. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission.
  • Page 94 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: CAUTION: Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, your engine is “racing”...
  • Page 95 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power Tow/Haul Mode Switch (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

  • Page 96: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
  • Page 97 Shifting Into PARK (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
  • Page 98 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.

  • Page 99: Torque Lock

    Torque Lock Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the control system. You have to fully apply your regular vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the the transmission.

  • Page 100: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.

  • Page 101: Running Your Engine While You're Parked

    Running Your Engine While CAUTION: You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if ever have to, here are some things to know. the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.

  • Page 102: Locking Rear Axle

    Locking Rear Axle QUADRASTEER (4WS) If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle The QUADRASTEER System has a control and can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand diagnostic module that monitors and records current or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, system status and operational information.
  • Page 103 Slower Speed Mode (below 40 mph/64 kph) The switch is located on the instrument panel. At slower speeds the steering will operate in the lower 2WS: In this mode the vehicle will operate like any speed mode. This means the front and rear wheels will other vehicle with two wheel steering.
  • Page 104 4WS TOW: The 4WS TOW mode provides enhanced stability allowing the trailer to follow the path of the tow vehicle more closely, especially during lane changes. In this mode the system operates much like the 4WS mode, but is enhanced for trailer towing. It is recommended for all types and weights of trailers.
  • Page 105 Car Washes for QUADRASTEER Equipped Vehicles NOTICE: Because your vehicle has a wider rear track some car washes may be too narrow for your vehicle. Conveyor systems on some automatic car washes may damage your vehicle. Only use conveyor system car washes with 13 inch (33 cm) wide conveyor rails and/or stationary washes with at least 82 inches (208 cm) between the rails.

  • Page 106: Tilt Wheel

    Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. 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.

  • Page 107: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Turn and Lane-Change Signals If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two signal a turn, check for burned out bulbs or a blown fuse downward (for left) positions.

  • Page 108: Windshield Washer

    Flash-to-Pass Feature For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the LO position. For high speed wiping, This feature allows you to use your high beam turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you the band to OFF.

  • Page 109: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on CAUTION: the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does If you leave your cruise control switch on when not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 110 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.

  • Page 111: Exterior Lamps

    Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.

  • Page 112: Automatic Headlamp System

    The exterior lamp control has three positions: Automatic Headlamp System (OFF): Turning the control to this position turns off When it is dark enough outside, your automatic all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the It also puts the system into automatic headlamp mode.

  • Page 113: Daytime Running Lamps

    There is a delay in the transition between the daytime Daytime Running Lamps and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that for others to see the front of your vehicle during driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does the day.

  • Page 114: Puddle Lamps

    When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp 1. Turn the ignition to RUN. system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the 2. Press the DOME OVERRIDE button four times last chosen headlamp setting that was used. within six seconds.

  • Page 115: Fog Lamps

    Fog Lamps Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while the headlamps are on. Press the button again to turn them You can use your vehicle’s fog lamps for better vision in off. An indicator light will glow in the button when the foggy or misty conditions.

  • Page 116: Interior Lamps

    Interior Lamps Illuminated Entry Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. Instrument Panel Brightness Control When a door is opened, the dome lamps and puddle This feature controls the brightness of the instrument lamps will come on if the DOME OVERRIDE button is panel lights.

  • Page 117: Dome Lamps

    Dome Lamps Cargo Lamp Press the button to turn the The dome lamps will come on when you open a door cargo lamp on. Press the and the dome override button is in the out position. button again to turn it off. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up.
  • Page 118 Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, briefly to Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror turn the comp/temp display on or off. with Compass, Temperature Display and If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate OnStar Controls the compass.
  • Page 119 Electrochromic Mirror Operation To adjust for compass variance do the following: The electrochromic (self dimming) mirror function is 1. Find your current location and variance zone number turned on automatically each time the engine is started. on the following zone map. To operate the electrochromic mirror do the following: 1.
  • Page 120 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the zone number appears in the display. Release the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, button. After about four seconds of inactivity, push the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds the new zone number will be locked in and the or until CAL is displayed.

  • Page 121: Power Outside Rearview Mirrors

    Power Outside Rearview Mirrors Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.

  • Page 122: Storage Compartments

    Storage Compartments Your vehicle includes a number of compartments for storage of often used items. Glove Box To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull the door downward. Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats.

  • Page 123: Tonneau Cover

    Cupholders Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders, for the front and rear seat passengers, located in the center console and on the rear of the center console storage area. To use the front cupholders press down on the raised area of the access door.
  • Page 124 4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely. To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them trapped in the grain of the material.

  • Page 125: Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter

    Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out by itself. The ashtray is located in the center console. Press the raised area on the access door to use the ashtray. NOTICE: To remove the ashtray first locate the indent on the right side of the ashtray.

  • Page 126: Accessory Power Outlets

    Accessory Power Outlets NOTICE: With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle other devices designed to operate with vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working electrical systems.
  • Page 127 OnStar System (If Equipped) Emergency Button: In an emergency situation, OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a press the emergency service button. Upon receiving the variety of services and provides a one touch hands free call, an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and communication link between you and the OnStar Center.

  • Page 128: Onstar Services

    The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system Stolen Vehicle Tracking: Call the center at malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar button to ONSTAR (1 7827) to report your attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made, vehicle stolen.

  • Page 129: Onstar System Limitations

    Vehicle Locator Service: To contact the center, call OnStar Service is: ONSTAR. You will be required to provide your available in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, security information. An advisor will send a command Hawaii and Canada; to your vehicle to sound the horn and/or flash the lamps. available when the vehicle is within the operating Route Support: An advisor can provide directions or range of a cellular provider;...

  • Page 130: Homelink Transmitter

    HomeLink Transmitter Programming the HomeLink Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming.
  • Page 131 If you have trouble programming HomeLink, Training a Garage Door Opener with a make sure that you have followed the directions exactly “Rolling Code” Feature (If Equipped) as described and that the battery in the hand held If you have not previously programmed the hand held transmitter is not weak.
  • Page 132 3. Return to HomeLink in your vehicle and firmly Operating the HomeLink Transmitter press and release the programmed HomeLink button Press and hold the appropriate button on HomeLink three times. for at least half of a second. The indicator light will The rolling code garage door opener should now come on while the signal is being transmitted.
  • Page 133 The Instrument Panel Your Information System 2-60...
  • Page 134 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Override Button L. Hood Release B. Exterior Lamp Control M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls C. Air Outlets N. Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block D. Storage Compartment O. Tilt Lever E.

  • Page 135: Instrument Panel Cluster

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

  • Page 136: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and Odometer Engine Hour Meter Display The odometer can also display the number of hours Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both the engine has run. To display the hour meter, turn the miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). ignition off, press and hold the reset button for at least Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been four seconds.

  • Page 137: Safety Belt Reminder Light

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows This part describes the warning lights and gages that there may be a problem, check the section that tells you may be on your vehicle.

  • Page 138: Air Bag Readiness Light

    Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.

  • Page 139: Air Bag Off Light

    Air Bag Off Light CAUTION: When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off when you turn the air bag back on again.
  • Page 140 Voltmeter CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right...

  • Page 141: Brake System Warning Light

    When the engine is running, the gage shows the Brake System Warning Light condition of the charging system. Readings between With the ignition on, the brake system warning light will the low and high warning zones indicate the normal flash when you set the parking brake. The light will operating range.

  • Page 142: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is With the anti lock brake harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. system, this light will It may take longer to stop.

  • Page 143: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission temperature gage. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working.
  • Page 144 At approximately 265 _ F (130 _ C), the message center NOTICE: will display a TRANS FLUID HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mode. When the transmission enters the protection mode, If you keep driving your vehicle with the you may notice a change in the transmission shifting transmission temperature gage above the patterns.

  • Page 145: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
  • Page 146 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. running.
  • Page 147 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition Some state/provincial and local governments have will usually be corrected when the electrical system or may begin programs to inspect the emission dries out.

  • Page 148: Oil Pressure Gage

    Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
  • Page 149 Cruise Light Fuel Gage United States Canada The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” in the Index. United States Canada Tow/Haul Light When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank.

  • Page 150: Message Center

    Here are some situations you may experience with Battery your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem If this message is displayed with the fuel gage. when the engine is running, At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before you may have a problem the gage reads full.
  • Page 151 Trans Fluid Hot NOTICE: The automatic transmission temperature warning display is contained in the message center. If you keep driving your vehicle with the If the transmission fluid transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message temperature becomes high, displayed, you can damage the transmission. the message center will This could lead to costly repairs that may not be display this message.

  • Page 152: Low Coolant

    Low Coolant Engine Overheated This message is displayed This message is displayed when the cooling system is when the cooling system low on coolant. temperature gets too hot. The engine may overheat. See “Engine Coolant” in the This message will be displayed after the air conditioning Index and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can.

  • Page 153: Check Eng Oil Pressure

    Check Eng Oil Pressure Change Engine Oil This message is displayed This message is displayed when the engine oil pressure when the engine oil is low. needs to be changed. The message is only displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle.

  • Page 154: Low Washer Fluid

    Low Washer Fluid Low Fuel This message is displayed This message is displayed when the vehicle is low on when your vehicle is windshield washer fluid. low on fuel. The message is only displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle.
  • Page 155 Secondary Information Center (SIC) Fuel Each press of the FUEL button will change the This section explains the features of your SIC. display between the fuel remaining range, average The SIC provides instant information about fuel, fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and a mileage and vehicle history in addition to allowing you blank display.
  • Page 156 Personal Trip Computer and Business Vehicle History Last 15 Days Trip Computer The first press of the arrow button will display the Each press of the arrow button will change the maximum speed and accumulated mileage for the display between on/off, trip odometer, fuel used, current day.
  • Page 157 Menu The following is a list of the personal settings that can be changed: Press the MENU button to choose a feature you would like to personalize (the features are listed below). Automatic Door Lock Each press of the button will display a new item that Enabled: Doors automatically lock when vehicle can be personalized.
  • Page 158 Remote Unlock Feedback Perimeter Lamps Horn: Horn chirps on second press of the UNLOCK Enabled: Parking lamps, headlamps and puddle button on the keyless entry transmitter. lamps turn on for 40 seconds with the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter. This feature Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each press of the only operates when it is dark.
  • Page 159 Display Units Language and Personalization Reset English: Units displayed in English units. 1. Press and hold the MENU button. After two seconds, the display will begin cycling through the languages Metric: Units displayed in metric units. at one second intervals. Release the MENU button when the desired language is displayed.
  • Page 160 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Air Conditioning Compact Disc Changer...

  • Page 161: Comfort Controls

    Comfort Controls Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area. Controls Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air.
  • Page 162 Mode Buttons (Floor): This mode directs most of the air through (Outside Air): This mode should be used for the floor outlets and center floor console outlets, as well normal system operation and directs the system to use as some air through the windshield defroster outlets and outside air.

  • Page 163: Air Conditioning

    Recirculation will not be available in floor, blend, or Air Conditioning defrost modes. This helps reduce window fogging. On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot If the recirculation button is pressed in these modes, air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your the LED indicator for recirculation will flash three times vehicle to cool down.

  • Page 164: Heating

    Heating Defogging and Defrosting The heater works best if you keep your windows closed On cool, humid days, use blend mode to keep the while using it. On cold days, use the floor or bi level windshield and side windows clear. Use defrost mode to modes with the temperature knob in the red area.

  • Page 165: Rear Window Defogger

    Rear Window Defogger The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes. If you need additional warming time, press the button The lines running across the rear window are the rear again. You can turn the defogger off at any time by window defogger.

  • Page 166: Ventilation System

    Ventilation System Your vehicle has air outlets in the center and For mild outside temperatures when little heating or on the sides of your cooling is needed, use vent and the outside air setting to instrument panel. direct outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow in through the instrument panel outlets.

  • Page 167: Audio Systems

    Ventilation Tips Audio Systems Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or Your audio system has been designed to operate easily any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the and defroster will work far better, reducing the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it chance of fogging the inside of your windows.

  • Page 168: Am - Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player And

    AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player SCV (Speed Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and Automatic Tone Control and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV.
  • Page 169 Setting Preset Stations SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to the next or previous station and stay there. The radio will The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to seek to stations with a strong signal only. The sound will your favorite stations.
  • Page 170 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the BAL (Balance): Press this knob lightly so it extends. knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to Turn the knob clockwise to adjust sound to the right decrease bass.
  • Page 171 Once the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO TONE, REV 4 (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to rapidly BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do reverse the tape. Press this pushbutton again to stop for the radio. The tape symbol and a direction arrow will reversing the tape.

  • Page 172: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    EJECT: Press this button to stop a tape when it is playing Rear Seat Audio (RSA) or to eject a tape when it is not playing. Eject may be This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes may be loaded control any of the music sources: AM FM, cassette with the radio and vehicle off if this button is pressed first.
  • Page 173 Rear Seat Audio Controls VOL (Volume): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Push the knob back into its stored position when you’re not using it. The upper knob controls the upper headphone and the lower knob controls the lower headphone.
  • Page 174 While listening to a cassette tape, press the up arrow to P.SET PROG (Preset Program): The front passengers hear the next selection on the tape. Press the down arrow must be listening to something different for each of to go back to the previous selection. If the cassette tape these functions to work: on the front radio is in use, you cannot seek through Press this button to scan through the preset radio...

  • Page 175: Compact Disc Changer

    Compact Disc Changer NOTICE: Loading CDs with adhesive labels will damage the player. To load a CD perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will blink amber. The compact disc changer plays up to six standard size 2.
  • Page 176 To load two or more CDs perform the There are two ways to play a CD. Perform one of the following steps: following: 1. Press and hold the LOAD button. The first CD will Press the desired numbered button with a green be loaded into the lowest numbered empty position.
  • Page 177 FWD 6 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton Compact Disc Changer Errors to advance quickly through a track. Release it to ERR (Error): If this message appears on the display, it resume playing. could be for one of the following reasons: SEEK : Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the You are driving on a very rough road.

  • Page 178: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Theft-Deterrent Feature 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Turn the radio off. THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio 4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time. functions whenever battery power is removed.
  • Page 179 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1.

  • Page 180: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    Audio Steering Wheel Controls PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset buttons on the You can control certain radio functions using the buttons selected band. If a cassette tape is playing, press this on your steering wheel.

  • Page 181: Understanding Radio Reception

    Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing loss or damage do the following: 1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, and clearly.

  • Page 182: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non abrasive cleaning cassette, it is A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut tape reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a mechanism.

  • Page 183: Care Of Your Compact Discs

    After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT Care of Your Compact Disc Player button for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to radio will display to show the indicator was reset.
  • Page 184 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Drunken Driving City Driving Control of a Vehicle...

  • Page 185: Defensive Driving

    Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents.

  • Page 186: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” a national tragedy.
  • Page 187 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in an increasing number of U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent.
  • Page 188 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold CAUTION: showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.

  • Page 189: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.

  • Page 190: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti lock brakes. ABS is an advanced braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a electronic braking system that will help prevent a mistake.
  • Page 191 The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.

  • Page 192: Steering

    Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need Steering Tips to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in Driving on Curves front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.

  • Page 193: Steering In Emergencies

    Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Steering in Emergencies Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control There are times when steering can be more effective systems steering and acceleration have to do than braking. For example, you come over a hill and their work where the tires meet the road.

  • Page 194: Off - Road Recovery

    Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.

  • Page 195: Passing

    Passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you’re following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes vehicle.

  • Page 196: Loss Of Control

    Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to start your left lane change signal before moving out steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough less danger.

  • Page 197: Operating Your All - Wheel - Drive Vehicle Off

    Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, Operating Your All Wheel Drive gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll Vehicle Off Paved Roads want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery Many of the same design features that help make your surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle responsive on paved roads during poor weather...
  • Page 198 Before You Go Off-Roading CAUTION: There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody Cargo on the load floor piled higher than shields (if so equipped) are properly attached.

  • Page 199: Environmental Concerns

    Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. concerns.

  • Page 200: Scanning The Terrain

    Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful Scanning the Terrain road driving. One of the best ways to control your road driving can take you over many different vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to kinds of terrain.

  • Page 201: Driving On Off-Road Hills

    When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other road driving often takes you up, down or across a surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if hill.

  • Page 202: Approaching A Hill

    Approaching a Hill Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill. When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend or steeper in places? cross.
  • Page 203 Driving Uphill Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible need to take some special steps. to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
  • Page 204 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? way, you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight If this happens, there are some things you should and maneuver as you back down.

  • Page 205: Driving Downhill

    Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low hill and decide I just can’t do it. What should gear.
  • Page 206 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if Yes! These are important because if you ignore it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. them you could lose control and have a serious Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.

  • Page 207: Driving Across An Incline

    Driving Across an Incline Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with Sooner or later, an off road trail will probably go across the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into the incline of a hill.

  • Page 208: Stalling On An Incline

    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 209 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will won’t get good traction.

  • Page 210: Driving In Water

    Driving in Water CAUTION: Light rain causes no special off road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream Find out how deep the water is before you drive through and you and your passengers could drown.

  • Page 211: Driving At Night

    After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
  • Page 212 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several Drive defensively. seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you Don’t drink and drive. are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the...

  • Page 213: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 214 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.

  • Page 215: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving Through Flowing Water NOTICE: CAUTION: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. standing water, water can come in through your If you try to drive through flowing water, as you engine’s air intake and badly damage your might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be engine.

  • Page 216: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.

  • Page 217: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.

  • Page 218: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance Are all windows clean inside and outside? at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?

  • Page 219: Highway Hypnosis

    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 220 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See “Operating Your Vehicle Off Paved Roads” in the Index for Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the information about driving off road.

  • Page 221: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.
  • Page 222 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
  • Page 223 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard 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 body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or...
  • Page 224 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster CAUTION: than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.

  • Page 225: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and “dolly towing”...
  • Page 226 The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle CAUTION: Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the station and weigh your vehicle.
  • Page 227 Payload CAUTION: The payload capacity is shown on the Certification/Tire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike occupants as part of your load. If you added any and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the in a crash.
  • Page 228 2-Tiered Loading Add-On Equipment By positioning four 2 x 6 wooden planks across the When you carry removable items, you may need to put a width of the pickup box, you can create an upper load limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. platform.
  • Page 229 Truck-Camper Loading Information Refer to the Truck Camper Loading Information label in glove box for dimensions A and B as shown in the This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if following illustration. your vehicle can carry a slide in camper, how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your load.
  • Page 230 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: If your slide in camper and its load weighs less than the CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger. Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle camper match.

  • Page 231: Trailer Recommendations

    Trailer Recommendations Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer consider having the pickup box removed and a attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or commercial or recreational body installed.

  • Page 232: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer NOTICE: CAUTION: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive the advice in this part, and see your dealer for properly, you can lose control when you pull a important information about towing a trailer trailer.

  • Page 233: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

    If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and If you do, here are some important points: don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the There are many different laws, including speed limit heavier loads.
  • Page 234 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least Tow/haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the Rating (GCWR).
  • Page 235 Weight of the Trailer * Weight distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) How heavy can a trailer safely be? maximum. Fifth wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb. (680 kg) It depends on how you plan to use your rig.

  • Page 236: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded weight to measure because it affects the total or gross trailer weight (B).

  • Page 237: Trailer Brakes

    Hitches Trailer Brakes It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are loaded, then it needs its own brakes and they must be a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.

  • Page 238: Driving With A Trailer

    Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This to know your rig.

  • Page 239: Making Turns

    Making Turns Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift NOTICE: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. Making very sharp turns while trailering could You can tow in DRIVE (D).

  • Page 240: Parking On Hills

    Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down CAUTION: while you: start your engine, You really should not park your vehicle, with a shift into a gear, and trailer attached, on a hill.

  • Page 241: Trailer Wiring Harness

    Trailer Wiring Harness The eight wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Heavy Duty Trailer Wiring Package Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground Light Green: Back up Lamps Light Blue: Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Red: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer Brake...
  • Page 242 Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness Four Wire Trailer Harness Adapter If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector, an adapter connector is included with your vehicle. Connect the adapter with the tab (arrow) pointing towards the top.
  • Page 243 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Cooling System Other Warning Devices Engine Fan Noise Jump Starting If a Tire Goes Flat Towing Your Vehicle Changing a Flat Tire Engine Overheating Spare Tire...

  • Page 244: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is located at the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.

  • Page 245: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting NOTICE: If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage vehicle. Be sure to following the steps below to do to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your it safely.
  • Page 246 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching negative ( ) terminal locations on the other vehicle. each other. If they are, it could cause a ground Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting connection you don’t want.
  • Page 247 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if once the engine is running.
  • Page 248 6. Connect the red 7. Don’t let the other end positive (+) cable to the touch metal. Connect it positive (+) terminal of to the positive (+) the vehicle with the dead terminal of the good battery. Use a remote battery.
  • Page 249 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other negative ( ) cable to end of the negative ( the good battery’s cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal. negative ( ) terminal, Use a remote marked GND, on the negative ( ) terminal if vehicle with the dead...
  • Page 250 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. 3.

  • Page 251: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See If an overheated engine condition exists and the “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If you want to tow REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups...
  • Page 252 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.

  • Page 253: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, NOTICE: try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. If your engine catches fire because you keep 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be speed and open the window as necessary.

  • Page 254: Cooling System

    Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what should be parked on a level surface. you’ll see: The coolant level should be at or above the FULL...
  • Page 255 NOTICE: CAUTION: Engine damage from running your engine Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating do, you can be burned. Mode”...
  • Page 256 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be...
  • Page 257 1. Park the vehicle on a CAUTION: (Continued) level surface. You can remove the coolant your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t surge tank pressure cap get the overheat warning. Your engine could when the cooling catch fire and you or others could be burned. system, including the Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water coolant surge tank...
  • Page 258 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper remove it. mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 5-16...
  • Page 259 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.

  • Page 260: Engine Fan Noise

    Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes more air to cool the engine.

  • Page 261: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
  • Page 262 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is under the passenger’s side second row seat. The spare tire is located underneath the vehicle. 1. Pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools. 2.
  • Page 263 Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. Your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions as shown.
  • Page 264 The tools you’ll be using include the bottle jack (A), the Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle (as needed). Attach the jack handle to the jack. extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E). If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you’ll need to use both jack handle extensions.
  • Page 265 To remove the center cap place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift head a little. 5-23...

  • Page 266: Spare Tire

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire.
  • Page 267 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly Front Position positioned can damage the vehicle and even...
  • Page 268 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 5. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, Rear Position mounting surfaces and 3. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear spare wheel. axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head.
  • Page 269 6. After mounting the CAUTION: spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to end of the nuts which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts toward the wheel. become loose after a time.
  • Page 270 Front Position Rear Position 7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 5-28...
  • Page 271 8. Tighten the nuts NOTICE: firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to turning the wheel brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid wrench clockwise. expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
  • Page 272 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
  • Page 273 Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. To store the tire, do the following: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed downward and to the rear.
  • Page 274 Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See “Inflation Tire Pressure” and “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see “Changing a Flat Tire”...

  • Page 275: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice NOTICE: or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your vehicle as well as the tires.

  • Page 276: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

    Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
  • Page 277 CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
  • Page 278 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.

  • Page 279: Doing Your Own Service Work

    Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for more about how to service your vehicle than this manual all your service needs.
  • Page 280 Adding Equipment to the Outside of CAUTION: Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can You can be injured and your vehicle could be affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with damaged if you try to do service work on a your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of vehicle without knowing enough about it.
  • Page 281 Gasoline Specifications California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission which were developed by the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’...

  • Page 282: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Fuels in Foreign Countries are now required to contain additives that will help If you plan on driving in another country outside the prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to allowing your emission control system to work properly.

  • Page 283: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using the hook located on the inside of the filler door.
  • Page 284 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure CAUTION: you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly If you get gasoline on yourself and then installed.

  • Page 285: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, container can ignite the gasoline vapor.

  • Page 286: Hood Release

    Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: The hood release is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 1. Pull out on the hood release handle. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located near the center of the grille.
  • Page 287 Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood on the VORTEC 6000 V8 engine, you’ll see: 6-10...

  • Page 288: Engine Oil

    A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil B. Coolant Surge Tank If the CHECK ENG OIL C. Air Cleaner/Filter LEVEL light appears on the Restriction Indicator instrument cluster, it means you need to check your D. Engine Oil Dipstick engine oil level right away. E.

  • Page 289: Checking Engine Oil

    Checking Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you might not show the actual level. get fuel.

  • Page 290: When To Add Engine Oil

    When to Add Engine Oil The engine oil fill cap is located on the passenger’s If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need side valve cover. to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.

  • Page 291: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use

    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.

  • Page 292: Gm Oil Life System

    As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W 30 is best for When to Change Engine Oil your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s (GM Oil Life System going to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on an Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.

  • Page 293: What To Do With Used Oil

    How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message What to Do with Used Oil The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.

  • Page 294: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner/filter assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the engine air cleaner/filter is dirty and needs to be serviced. The air cleaner/filter indicator is located on the air cleaner cover. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on location.
  • Page 295 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See “Owner Checks and Services” in the Index. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires.

  • Page 296: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Passenger Compartment Air Filter 2. Reach under the instrument panel Your vehicle is equipped with a passenger compartment towards the front of the air filter. The filter is located under the instrument panel, vehicle and pull below the glove compartment. Your vehicle may or may downward on the filter not be equipped with an access panel.

  • Page 297: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check 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 If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions level is when the engine oil is changed.
  • Page 298 To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal Checking the Fluid Level operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 Prepare your vehicle as follows: C to 93 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles running.
  • Page 299 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The red transmission dipstick handle with this symbol is 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, passenger’s side.

  • Page 300: How To Add Fluid

    How to Add Fluid After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check.” Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended dipstick back in all the way;...

  • Page 301: Transfer Case

    How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication.

  • Page 302: Front Axle

    How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
  • Page 303 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole.

  • Page 304: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant NOTICE: The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with COOL R engine coolant. This coolant is designed When adding coolant, it is important that you use to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles COOL R (silicate only DEX free) coolant.
  • Page 305 What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and half DEX COOL coolant which won’t damage If you use an improper coolant mixture, your aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you engine could overheat and be badly damaged. don’t need to add anything else.

  • Page 306: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant CAUTION: The coolant surge tank is located on the passenger’s Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the side of the vehicle in the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and engine compartment. scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little...

  • Page 307: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX COOL The coolant surge tank coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the pressure cap must be fully engine is cool. installed on the coolant surge tank.

  • Page 308: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.

  • Page 309: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid NOTICE: What to Use When using concentrated washer fluid, When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature adding water.

  • Page 310: Brake Fluid

    Brakes of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your Brake Fluid brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
  • Page 311 Checking Brake Fluid What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.

  • Page 312: Brake Wear

    NOTICE: CAUTION: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage The brake wear warning sound means that soon brake system parts. For example, just a few your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to drops of mineral based oil, such as engine an accident.

  • Page 313: Brake Adjustment

    Brake linings should always be replaced as complete system for example, when your brake linings wear axle sets. down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this brakes may no longer work properly.

  • Page 314: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle Storage Bulb Replacement If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days For any bulb changing procedure not listed here, contact or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from your dealer. the battery. This will help keep your battery from For the proper types of bulbs to use, see “Replacement running down.
  • Page 315 Headlamps A. Low Beam Headlamp B. High Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 1. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it assembly.
  • Page 316 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Sidemarker Lamp 2. Press the retainer clip (B), located behind the turn signal housing, towards the outside of the vehicle. B. Retainer Clip 3. Pull the turn signal housing out of the vehicle. C.
  • Page 317 5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 6. Put a new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands. 7. Put the bulb socket back into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks.
  • Page 318 A. Cargo Lamps 4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight. If a cargo B. Center High Mounted Stoplamps (CHMSL) lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp bulb into the 2.
  • Page 319 Pickup Box Identification/Fender Taillamps Marker Lamps 1. Open the tailgate. 1. Remove the screws and lamp assembly. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness. 3. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp housing. 4. Unplug the lamp. 5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing. 6.
  • Page 320 A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C. Back Up Lamp 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.
  • Page 321 Front Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. The center roof marker lamp has six screws to remove. 2. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 6-44...
  • Page 322 3. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 4. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 6-45...

  • Page 323: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” in the Index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts”...
  • Page 324 Tires CAUTION: (Continued) 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 as about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see overloaded tires. The resulting accident your Warranty booklet for details.
  • Page 325 Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Certification/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures If your tires have too much air (overinflation), for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your you can get the following: vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven Unusual wear...

  • Page 326: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the spare tire in your Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 tire rotation. to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment.

  • Page 327: Buying New Tires

    When It’s Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Certification/Tire label. time for new tires is to check the treadwear The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had indicators, which will a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
  • Page 328 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle, the driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after (radial and bias belted tires), the vehicle may not many miles of driving.

  • Page 329: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section conditions on a specified government test course.

  • Page 330: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Temperature A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under and best overall performance.

  • Page 331: Wheel Replacement

    Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.

  • Page 332: Tire Chains

    Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly the proper amount of clearance can cause and cause a crash.

  • Page 333: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.

  • Page 334: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

    Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and stubborn.

  • Page 335: Cleaning Vinyl

    Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the 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 or Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield You may have to do it more than once.

  • Page 336: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of Safety Belts NOTICE: Keep belts clean and dry. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the CAUTION: inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on Do not bleach or dye safety belts.

  • Page 337: Washing Your Vehicle

    Weatherstrips Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply cold water.

  • Page 338: Finish Care

    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.

  • Page 339: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels

    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Cleaning Tires (If Equipped) To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After NOTICE: rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.

  • Page 340: Chemical Paint Spotting

    Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
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  • Page 342: Engine Identification

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label located in the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.

  • Page 343: Electrical System

    Electrical System Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-On Electrical Equipment circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical NOTICE: problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.

  • Page 344: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The fuse block access door short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers is on the driver’s side of the and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the instrument panel at the end.
  • Page 345 Fuse Usage LOCK Power Door Lock Relay HVAC 1 Climate Control System CRUISE Cruise Control, Instrument Panel Cluster IGN 3 Ignition, Power Seats Not Used CRANK Starting System INT PRK Interior Lamps L DOOR Power Door Lock Relay BRAKE Anti Lock Brake System RR WIPER Not Used...
  • Page 346 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage UNLOCK Power Door Locks IGN 0 PRND321 Display, Odometer, PCM HTR A/C Climate Control System SEO IGN Special Equipment Option, WS WPR Windshield Wipers Ignition, Manual Selectable Ride IGN 1 Ignition, Instrument Panel SEO ACCY Special Equipment Option Accessory, Cellular Telephone AIR BAG Air Bag...
  • Page 347 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuse Name Usage The center instrument panel fuse block is located Special Equipment Option underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the HTD ST Heated Seats steering column. SPARE Not Used VANITY Headliner Wiring TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring PWR ST...
  • Page 348 Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for more information on its location. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. Once you remove the cover, you will see some fuses to the top right of the fuse/relay block.
  • Page 349 6-72...
  • Page 350 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage STUD #1 Accessory Power/Trailer Wiring STARTER Starter (Relay) Feed/Load Leveling PARK LP Parking Lamps Anti Lock Brakes FRT HVAC Climate Control System IGN A Ignition Switch STOP LP Exterior Lamps, Stoplamps A.I.R. System ECM 1 VCM/PCM RAP #1 Retained Accessory Power, Power CHMSL...
  • Page 351 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage B/U LP Backup Lamps, Automatic PRIME Not Used Transmission Shift Lock RT HDLP Passenger’s Side Headlamps Control System Daytime Running Lamps (Relay) Automatic Transfer Case HTD MIR Heated Mirrors RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger, Heated LT HDLP Driver’s Side Headlamps Mirrors (Relay) Not Used...
  • Page 352 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage CIGAR Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary IGN C Ignition Switch, Fuel Pump, Power Outlets PRND321 Display, Crank RT TURN Right Turn Signals RDO AMP Radio Amplifier BTSI Automatic Transmission Shift HAZ LP Exterior Lamps, Hazard Lamps Lock Control System EXP LPS Not Used LT TURN...

  • Page 353: Capacities And Specifications

    Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Lamp Bulb Number Capacities Beam Headlamps ....9005 or Cooling System ... . . 14.8 quarts (14.0 L) 9005 LL (long life) Engine Oil with Filter...

  • Page 354: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Engine Specifications Normal Maintenance Engine ......VORTEC 6000 Replacement Parts Type ........Oil Filter* .
  • Page 355 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Scheduled Maintenance Part E: Maintenance Record Part B: Owner Checks and Services...

  • Page 356: Your Vehicle And The Environment

    Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.

  • Page 357: 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 This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.

  • Page 358: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle Services uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else Using Your Maintenance Schedule drives the vehicle.

  • Page 359: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Footnotes (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of California Air Resources Board has determined that the this vehicle.
  • Page 360 Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must Scheduled Maintenance be changed at least once a year and at this time the Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the system must be reset.
  • Page 361 Scheduled Maintenance...
  • Page 362 Scheduled Maintenance...
  • Page 363 Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 364 Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
  • Page 365 Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher.
  • Page 366 Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
  • Page 367 Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE conditions, the filter may require replacement more often. Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
  • Page 368 Scheduled Maintenance 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) DATE Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 369 Scheduled Maintenance If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, ACTUAL...

  • Page 370: At Each Fuel Fill

    Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL Listed in this part are owner checks and services which coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in should be performed at the intervals specified to help the Index for further details.

  • Page 371: At Least Twice A Year

    At Least Twice a Year Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inflation check Restraint System Check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your the correct tire inflation pressure, make sure that the belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are spare tire is stored securely.
  • Page 372 Weatherstrip Lubrication At Least Once a Year Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Key Lock Cylinders Service longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
  • Page 373 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly.
  • Page 374 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift the engine running and transmission in...

  • Page 375: Exhaust System Inspection

    Part C: Periodic Maintenance Steering and Suspension Inspection Inspections Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of Listed in this part are inspections and services which wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, lines and hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks,...

  • Page 376: Fuel System Inspection

    Fuel System Inspection Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check Engine Cooling System Inspection front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
  • Page 377 Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, System (GM Part No. 12377967 or part number or specification may be obtained from equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid). your dealer.
  • Page 378 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Floor Shift Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Steerable Synthetic Axle Lubricant; use only Linkage (GM Part No. 12346293 or Rear Axle GM Part No. 12378557. Do not equivalent) or lubricant meeting (Quadrasteer add friction modifier. requirements of NLGI # 2 Transfer Case DEXRON III Automatic...
  • Page 379 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hood Hinges Tailgate Handle Multi Purpose Lubricant, Multi Purpose Lubricant, Pivot Points, Superlube (GM Part Superlube (GM Part Hinges, Latch No. 12346241 or equivalent). No. 12346241 or equivalent). Bolt and Linkage Body Door Multi Purpose Lubricant, Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Hinge Pins,...

  • Page 380: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
  • Page 381 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-27...
  • Page 382 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-28...
  • Page 383 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact GMC if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Courtesy Transportation...

  • Page 384: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
  • Page 385 However, help, contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you Assistance prompt).

  • Page 386: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

    Customer Assistance Offices number or write them at the following address: GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number BBB Auto Line for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.

  • Page 387: Gm Mobility Program For Persons

    Canada GM Mobility Program for Persons General Motors of Canada Limited with Disabilities Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive This program, available to Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 1-800-263-3777 (English) toward aftermarket driver 1-800-263-7854 (French) or passenger adaptive 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))

  • Page 388: Roadside Assistance

    Maps include points of interest and a list of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a list of hotels along the route that are discounted through GMC’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners...

  • Page 389: Canadian Roadside Assistance

    The Roadside Assistance services listed are available and holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside assistance, call the GMC Roadside Assistance to retail and retail lease customers operating 2002 GMC Center or contact your dealer. light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km).

  • Page 390: Courtesy Transportation

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation Warranty service can generally be completed while you options are available when warranty repairs are wait. However, if you are unable to wait GMC helps required. This will reduce your inconvenience during minimize your inconvenience by providing several warranty repairs.

  • Page 391: Additional Program Information

    Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum) the repair.

  • Page 392: Warranty Information

    Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the REPORTING SAFETY Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General DEFECTS TO THE UNITED Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, STATES GOVERNMENT alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which dealer for details.

  • Page 393: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General us. Please call us at 1 8782 Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: 8782), or write: Transport Canada Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center 330 Sparks Street P.O. Box 33172 Tower C Detroit, MI 48232 5172...

  • Page 394: Service Publications Ordering Information

    SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION Service Manuals Owner’s Information Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Owner publications are written specifically for owners information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, and intended to provide basic operational information brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. about the vehicle.

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