Page 1: Table Of Contents
2003 GMC Safari Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Front Seats Service ..........1-2 ............. 5-3 Rear Seats Fuel ..........1-7 ............5-5 Safety Belts ..........1-13 Checking Things Under the Hood ....
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst that pictures and words work together to explain things. sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Index Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be A good place to look for what you need is the Index in there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6: Model Reference
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo Van Passenger Van...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-47 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap ............1-48 Power Seat ...........1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-50 Manual Lumbar ..........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Children (LATCH System) ......1-52 Head Restraints ..........1-5 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward using the lever Manual Seats located under the front of the seat. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 9: Power Seat
Power Seat Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, there will be controls located on the inboard side of the driver’s seat. To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion, raise or lower the lever located toward the front of the vehicle. If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a knob located on the inboard side of the driver’s and To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion, raise...
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever located on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever, lean forward and the seatback will go to an upright position.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches After the latch has been released, push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle until it locks into place. To raise the seatback, unlock the seatback latch by The seatback lever is pushing up on the lever while pushing down on the located on the right rear of upper edge of the seatback.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 2. If you have a safety belt guide on your seat, pull the safety belt Rear Seat Operation all the way out through the guide. Removing the Rear Seats To remove the rear seats, do the following: 1. If you are removing the center seat, remove the right lap-shoulder belt.
Page 14 5. Lift up on the left and the right seat release levers 6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat at the same time. The latches are near the ﬂoor on assembly from the rear latch pins. Then, pull back the rear legs of the seat.
Page 15: Replacing The Rear Seats
Replacing the Rear Seats 2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down 1. Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front on the seat. retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 16 3. To raise the seatback, do the following: If you installed the safety belt with the release hole facing inward (toward the seat), slide the plastic cover 3.1. Unlock the seatback latch by pulling up on up so you can see the buckle. Disconnect the seat belt. the latch release lever at the right rear of the Slide the cover back down and reinstall the belt seat, while pushing down on the upper...
Page 17: Bench Seat
Bench Seat The optional bench seats come with moveable armrests, individual reclining seatbacks, adjustable headrests and a fold-down center armrest console. Each bench seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. Only the rear bench seat can be adjusted forward or rearward using the lever at the front of the seat.
Page 18: Bucket Seats
Bucket Seats If your vehicle has the optional touring package, your vehicle will have a center console. To raise or lower the center console, press the button located between the beverage holders. Sit in the center seating position only when the console is in an upright and locked position.
Page 19: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work . When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a it goes.
Page 21 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-15...
Page 22 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-16...
Page 23: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 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 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident –...
Page 25 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on Do not let it get twisted. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 26: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, push it in at the top of the arrows and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on adjuster to the height that is right for you the shoulder belt guide.
Page 27 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 will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they 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 33: Center Passenger Position
Center Passenger Position The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For Lap Belt pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 34 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 35: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt These positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle wear one properly. up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 36 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. it.
Page 37 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 38: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 39 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the over the belt, and insert the two edges of the guide on top.
Page 40: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 41: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 42 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provides.
Page 43 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 44: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Except Cargo Vans 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 45 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: For example, in a crash at only 25 mph Children who are up against, or very close to, (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s injured or killed.
Page 46 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck height and age but also whether or not the restraint...
Page 47 Cargo Vans CAUTION: CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom Children who are up against, or very close to, the safety belts are designed. A young child’s any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s injured or killed.
Page 48 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. This unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck the safety belts are designed.
Page 49 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 12-lb.
Page 50: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 51 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 52 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 53: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Except Cargo Vans You may secure a forward-facing child Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. restraint in the right front seat, but before you General Motors, therefore, recommends that child do, always move the front passenger seat as restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant...
Page 54: Top Strap
Cargo Vans Top Strap The child restraint must be secured properly in the Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It passenger seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. this vehicle.
Page 55 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
Page 56: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location If your vehicle is a passenger van with rear seats, it is recommended that you secure a child restraint with a top strap only in the outboard positions of the second row. If your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchoring point for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion Bucket Seats: An anchoring point is located below the on the right front passsenger’s seat spacer bar.
Page 57 Bench Seats: An anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion near the top rear of the seat leg for each outboard seating position of the second row. For the third row, an anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion near the top rear of the seat leg for the right outboard seating position.
Page 58 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching for Children (LATCH System) points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), If you have a passenger van it has the LATCH system.
Page 59 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 61 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. 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 62 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the while you push down on the child restraint. If safety belt quickly if you ever had to. you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 63 Securing a Child Restraint in a If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you’ll be using the lap belt to secure the child restraint Center Seat Position in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the Bench Seat child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 64 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push restraint. The child restraint instructions will show down on the child restraint. If you’re using a you how. forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 65: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag.
Page 66 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-48 , 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 belt all the way out of the 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 68: Air Bag System
Air Bag System CAUTION: (Continued) This part explains the air bag system. hitting things inside the vehicle or being Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. ejected from it.
Page 69 CAUTION: CAUTION: Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were injured or killed.
Page 70: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? United States Canada There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 71 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 72: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. An air bag is designed to inﬂate in a moderate to severe Inﬂation is determined by the angle of the impact frontal, or near-frontal crash.
Page 73: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or sensing system triggers a release of gas from the the instrument panel.
Page 74: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 75: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
• Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After they inﬂate, you’ll need some new parts for your Vehicle air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
Page 76 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? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags height, they may keep the air bag system...
Page 77: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 78 If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the system parts? special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 79: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Starting Your Engine ........2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-22 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-23 All-Wheel Drive ..........2-26 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Parking Brake ..........2-26 Door Locks ............2-7 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-27 Front Doors ...........2-8...
Page 80: Keys
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. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 81 This vehicle has one The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer double-sided key for the or a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep ignition and door locks. It this tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be will ﬁt with either side up.
Page 82: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 83: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
Remote Keyless Entry System LOCK: Press LOCK to lock all the doors. Press LOCK again within three seconds and the horn will chirp. Operation REAR 2X: Press the REAR button twice within three If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock seconds to unlock the rear hatch or cargo doors.
Page 84: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 85: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To unlock your door from the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Door Locks For more information, see Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-4 . To lock the front doors and CAUTION: sliding side door from the...
Page 86: Front Doors
Front Doors Power Door Locks To open a front door from the outside, grasp the handle If your vehicle has power and pull the door open. door locks, press the power door lock switch To open a front door from located on the door panel the inside, pull the lever to lock or unlock all the...
Page 87: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
If the sliding door is open and you press the power door To enter the program mode you need to do the lock switch, the sliding door will not lock immediately. following: After you close the door, the system comes on and locks 1.
Page 88: Sliding Side Door
Sliding Side Door The following is a list of the available programming options: • All doors lock/Only the driver’s door unlocks: Press the lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel once and then the unlock side once. •...
Page 89: Sliding Door Security Lock
Sliding Door Security Lock There are two labels on your vehicle to remind you that you have this feature. One can be seen from the outside on your sliding door. It is located near the bottom Your vehicle may have this of the door glass, toward the front of the door.
Page 90 Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock CAUTION: To cancel the security lock, do the following: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. grade (15 percent or more), the door may not 2.
Page 91: Rear Doors
Rear Doors To open the driver’s side rear door, pull on the latch release handle located If you have the “Dutch doors”, you must open the hatch on the inside of the door. ﬁrst. See “Hatch Release” later in this section. Rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
Page 92 To fully open the rear doors, push in on the clip CAUTION: and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket. It can be dangerous to drive with the rear glass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO.
Page 93: Hatch Release
Hatch Release You can use your key to unlock the hatch and all of the other doors from the outside. Insert the key into the hatch release button and turn it counterclockwise. All of the doors will unlock. You may also use the keyless entry system described earlier.
Page 94: Windows
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 95: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch also has an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch. Press the down arrow on the driver’s window switch marked AUTO brieﬂy to activate the express-down feature. The express-down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch.
Page 96: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go off approximately ﬁve seconds after the key is turned to RUN. Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light ﬂashes, features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it wait until the light stops ﬂashing before trying to restart impossible to steal.
Page 97: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to ﬁve different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 98: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Notice: Don’t operate accessories in the C (OFF): This position lets you turn off the engine but ACCESSORY position for long periods of time. still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must Prolonged operation of accessories in the have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and example, if your vehicle is being towed).
Page 99: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a ignition key to START and hold it there up to safety feature.
Page 100: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. If your vehicle has this CAUTION: feature, in very cold weather, 0°F (−8°C) or colder, the engine coolant Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet heater can help. You’ll could cause an electrical shock.
Page 101: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: (Continued) There are several different positions for your shift lever. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to...
Page 102 Notice: Damage to your transmission caused by REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. is moving forward could damage your transmission.
Page 103: Tow/Haul Mode Button
Tow/Haul Mode Button If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
Page 104: Parking Brake
All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Page 105: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 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. Your vehicle can roll.
Page 106: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
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 107: 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 brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the in the transmission.
Page 108: 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 not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 109: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 110: Mirrors
Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside rearview mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle, from a comfortable driving position.
Page 111: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror To adjust the outside rearview mirror, move the selector switch in the middle of the control to L for the driver’s side mirror or to R for the passenger’s side mirror. Then Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the move the mirror in the desired direction.
Page 112: Homelink Transmitter
® ® HomeLink Transmitter If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 113: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
® Programming the HomeLink It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more Transmitter accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage programming the transmitter.
Page 114: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
® 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink button 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the ® and observe the indicator light. programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release If the indicator light stays on constantly, sequence a second time, and depending on the programming is complete and your device should brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling...
Page 115: Using Homelink
® ® Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) Button your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has ® been successfully accepted by HomeLink . The ®...
Page 116: Storage Areas
Storage Areas If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover. Your front storage compartment/glove box is at the center of the engine cover. To open the compartment, press the two tabs together and pull. 2-38...
Page 117: Overhead Console
Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature. There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger’s The overhead console includes reading lamps, a side of the engine cover console. compartment for a garage door opener, a trip computer, a temperature and compass display, and a storage compartment for sunglasses.
Page 118: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps Installing a Garage Door Opener Your vehicle may have this feature. If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the Press the button near opener. each lamp to turn the 1.
Page 119 4. Center the garage door opener activation button 6. Now, with the over the console door button and press the opener compartment door ﬁrmly into place. closed, press the button again to make The pegs inside the sure the garage compartment door are door opener operates used to make sure...
Page 120: Driver Information System
Driver Information System COMP/TEMP (Compass/Temperature): This display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on.
Page 121 If this happens, follow these instructions to set the 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on variance for your particular location: the display. 1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your 5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. Your zone number.
Page 122: Luggage Carrier
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Luggage Carrier If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines: •...
Page 123: Convenience Net
Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than Convenience Net 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never You may have a convenience net in the rear of your let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, in vehicle.
Page 124 NOTES 2-46...
Page 125: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Anti-Lock Brake System Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Warning Light ...........3-29 Other Warning Devices ........3-5 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-30 Horn .............3-5 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-30 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Oil Pressure Gage ........3-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-6 Security Light ..........3-35 Exterior Lamps ..........3-12...
Page 126: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 127 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamp Control K. Rear Washer/Wiper Switch (Option) B. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel L. Front Ashtray C. Multifunction Lever M. Dome Override Button D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button N. Hood Release E.
Page 128: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on 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 Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others.
Page 129: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices Tilt Wheel If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can use them to A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 130: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 131: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93 .
Page 132: Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers For fewer wipes choose a setting closer to LOW. Use this setting for light rain and snow. To operate the windshield Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades wipers turn the band, before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, located on the carefully loosen or thaw them.
Page 133 Rear Window Washer/Wiper For delay wiping, slide the switch up to the center position next to the word DELAY on the rear wiper control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds. Your vehicle may have this feature. The rear window To wash the window, push in on the switch.
Page 134: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control Your vehicle may have this feature. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) CAUTION: or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 135 Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts There are two ways to go to a higher speed: off the cruise control.
Page 136: Exterior Lamps
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Exterior Lamps Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 137: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System The exterior lamp control has three positions: When it is dark enough outside, your automatic (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this...
Page 138: Lamps On Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp others to see the front of your vehicle during the system will stay off until you release the parking brake.
Page 139: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the last chosen headlamp setting that was used. Instrument Panel Brightness Control To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, put the The thumbwheel for this feature is located to the right of transmission in PARK (P).
Page 140: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Accessory Power Outlets The dome lamps will come on when you open a door, You can plug accessory electrical equipment into an except with the liftgate glass (if equipped). accessory power outlet. Just pull on the outlet cover to remove it and follow the proper installation instructions You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the that are included with any electrical equipment that...
Page 141: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray is located above the passenger’s side front cupholder. To remove the front ashtray, open it and gently pull it slightly past its stop. The cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine cover console.
Page 142: Climate Controls
Climate Controls To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half Climate Control System of the air to the instrument panel outlets and directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air With this system you can control the heating, cooling may be directed toward the windshield.
Page 143: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Heating System Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. Your vehicle may have an optional rear heating system that allows you to adjust the amount of air ﬂowing (Blend): With this setting, the outside air comes into the rear of the vehicle, from the front-seating area.
Page 144: Setting The Temperature
Rear Air Conditioning System Directing the Airﬂow To direct the airﬂow to the rear-seating area, use the Your vehicle may have an optional rear air-conditioning right knob located on the main climate-control panel. system that allows you to adjust the fan speed in the rear-seating area, from the front-seating area.
Page 145: Rear Window Defogger
Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of Press this button to turn any objects so that the air inside of your vehicle can the rear window defogger circulate effectively. on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from For information on how to use the main climate-control the window as possible.
Page 146: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system.
Page 147: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 148: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 149: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both been driven since you last set the trip odometer to miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). zero.
Page 150 Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol.
Page 151: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle This light should come on serviced right away. brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check...
Page 152: Brake System Warning Light
Voltmeter Gage at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. When your engine is not You can only drive for a short time with the readings in running, but the ignition is either warning zone.
Page 153: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the Warning Light ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will With the anti-lock brake be ready to warn you if system, this light will come there’s a problem.
Page 154: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the This gage shows the engine coolant United States or Check Engine Light in temperature. If the gage Canada pointer moves to the red area, your engine is too hot! United States Canada...
Page 155 This system is called OBD II (On-Board Modiﬁcations to these systems could lead to costly Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to repairs not covered by your warranty. This may assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the also result in a failure to pass a required Emission life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner Inspection/Maintenance test.
Page 156: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 157: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
If you experience one or more of these conditions, Here are some things you need to know to help your change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least vehicle pass an inspection: one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is on or not...
Page 158: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure. The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds CAUTION: per square inch) when the engine is running.
Page 159: Security Light
Security Light Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light will come on This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the brieﬂy when you turn on ignition key to START. the ignition, as a check to show you it is working. The light will stay on until the engine starts.
Page 160: Fuel Gage
Tow/Haul Mode Light Fuel Gage This light should come on when the tow/haul mode has been selected. For more information, see “Tow/Haul Mode” in Towing a Trailer on page 4-31 . United States Canada Check Gages Warning Light The fuel gage tells you approximately how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on.
Page 161: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before The LOW FUEL light will the gage reads full. come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine.
Page 162: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time for Radios with the Set Button Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Press SET. Within ﬁve seconds, press and hold the telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can right SEEK arrow until the correct minute appears on the add what you want.
Page 163: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this knob to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 164: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) 4. Press SET. SET will appear on the display. 5. Press one of the four pushbuttons within ﬁve BASS: Slide this lever up or down to increase or to seconds. Whenever you press that numbered decrease bass. pushbutton, the station you set will return.
Page 165: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Turn the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase the SCV.
Page 166: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next station or to the previous station and The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your stay there. favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for steps:...
Page 167: Playing A Compact Disc
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 to increase or to decrease bass. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers.
Page 168 Do not add paper labels to discs, they could get caught REV 4 (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to in the CD player. return rapidly to a favorite passage. You will hear the disc play at high speed while you press this Do not play 3 inch discs without a standard adapter pushbutton.
Page 169: Compact Disc Messages
Compact Disc Messages AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when playing a CD. The CD symbol will still display but the letters CD will be replaced with either AM, FM1 or ERR (Error): If this message appears and the disc FM2.
Page 170: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) PWR (Power): Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on. You may operate the rear seat audio functions even when the primary radio power is off.
Page 171: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go ® back to the start of the current track if more than eight THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your seconds have played.
Page 172: Activating The Theft-Deterrent Feature
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature 6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. The instructions which follow explain how to enter 7. Press HR to make the ﬁrst one or two digits agree ® your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system.
Page 173: Disabling The Theft-Deterrent Feature
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a 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 174: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, Care of Your CD Player especially at night.
Page 175: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-20 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-21 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-22 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-24 Locking Rear Axle ..........4-9...
Page 176: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following Your Vehicle distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn Defensive Driving suddenly.
Page 177: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it’s against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 178 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s of about 0.06 percent.
Page 179 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There’s something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people don’t know. Medical research shows of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 180: 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 reaction time. you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 181: Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake System Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in 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 electronic braking system that will help prevent a a mistake.
Page 182 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 183: Power Steering
Steering Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the Power Steering vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 184: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering There are times when steering can be more effective and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd meet the road.
Page 185: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’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 186: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a one thing, following too closely reduces your area two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, of vision, especially if you’re following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then vehicle.
Page 187: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let’s review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far happens when the three control systems (brakes, enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction in your inside mirror, activate your right lane...
Page 188: Driving At Night
Driving at Night If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 189 Here are some tips on night driving. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They • Drive defensively. may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also • Don’t drink and drive.
Page 190: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reﬂexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
Page 191 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not 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 192: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 193: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 194: 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 195: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here are some things you can check before a trip: The exit speed is usually posted. • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not all windows clean inside and outside? to your sense of motion.
Page 196: 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 197 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. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous.
Page 198: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 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. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 199 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 200: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
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 –...
Page 201 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 202: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your...
Page 203: Towing
Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 204 Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross components that fail because of overloading. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads If you put things inside of your vehicle –...
Page 205: Towing A Trailer
Payload Towing a Trailer The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your CAUTION: vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left If you don’t use the correct equipment and the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these...
Page 206: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
• If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, Don’t tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 207: Weight Of The Trailer
Tow/Haul Mode The tow/haul mode for hauling a heavy trailer is most useful under the following conditions: The tow/haul mode is a feature that assists when pulling • When driving through hilly terrain at speeds below a heavy trailer. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is: 55 mph (88 km/h).
Page 208 The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Max. Trailer Wt. (lbs) Vehicle Axle Ratio (kg) GCWR (lbs) (kg) 3.42 5,300 (2406) 9,500 (4313) Two-Wheel Drive (Cargo) 3.73 5,800 (2633) 10,000 (4540) 3.42 4,900 (2225) 9,500 (4313)
Page 209: 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) should be 10 percent The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). to measure because it affects the total or gross weight Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight of your vehicle.
Page 210: Trailer Brakes
Hitches Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are rig.
Page 211: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 212: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 213: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift CAUTION: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 214: Maintenance Schedule
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 215: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The technician can use the following color code chart when connecting the wiring harness to your trailer. If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle • Brown: Rear lamps. will have an eight-wire harness, including the center •...
Page 216 NOTES 4-42...
Page 217: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Brakes ............5-42 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Battery ............5-46 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Jump Starting ..........5-47 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-52 Fuel ..............5-5 Rear Axle ............5-53 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Front Axle ............5-54 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Bulb Replacement ..........5-55...
Page 218 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ..........5-83 Electrical System ..........5-92 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-84 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-92 Care of Safety Belts ........5-86 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-92 Weatherstrips ..........5-86 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........5-92 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-86 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..5-92 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-88 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-93...
Page 219: Service
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 be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 220: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
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 damaged if you try to do service work on a noise and affect windshield washer performance.
Page 221: Fuel
Fuel Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the which were developed by the American Automobile proper maintenance of your vehicle. Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better Gasoline Octane vehicle performance and engine protection.
Page 222: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it are now required to contain additives that will help is designed to operate on fuels that meet California prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, speciﬁcations.
Page 223: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl If you plan on driving in another country outside the (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 224: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. CAUTION: Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 225 When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make CAUTION: sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 226: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from Things that burn can get on hot engine parts the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. and start a ﬁre.
Page 227: Hood Release
Hood Release 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver’s side of the kick panel. 5-11...
Page 228 Return the prop to its retainer and pull the hood down. Then close it ﬁrmly. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 229: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, this is what you will see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid D. Transmission Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir B. Engine Coolant E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Dipstick F.
Page 230: Engine Oil
Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring and is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-13 for more Checking Engine Oil information on location. It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to get fuel.
Page 231: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil The engine oil ﬁll cap is located on the valve cover If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to in the engine compartment add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the on the passenger’s side right kind.
Page 232: 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. If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure...
Page 233: Engine Oil Additives
® As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You your vehicle. should look for and use only oils which have the API If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is...
Page 234: Maintenance Schedule
When to Change Engine Oil Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your If any one of these are true for you, use the short vehicle, then you need to change your oil and ﬁlter trip/city maintenance schedule: every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months —...
Page 235: Engine Cover
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Cover Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be Removing the Engine Cover unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean 1.
Page 236 2. Remove the instrument panel extension by 3. Remove the screws located near the top on each removing the two nuts that secure it in place. The side of the extension. Grasp the extension from nuts are located at the bottom of the extension both sides and gently remove it.
Page 237 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the 5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down extension aside. gently to remove it. 5-21...
Page 238 6. Loosen the two bolts on the engine cover. The 8. Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide it rearward. bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover, Then, lift it up and out of the vehicle. only from the front of the dash.
Page 239: Reinstalling The Engine Cover
Reinstalling the Engine Cover Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Lift the engine cover into the front of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-13 for and slide it all the way forward. Make sure the the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. rubber seal is over the latches.
Page 240: When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION: Inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 241: 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 level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 242: Checking The Fluid Level
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.
Page 243: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the COLD area, Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in kind of transmission ﬂuid to use.
Page 244: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Damage caused by the use of coolant other than ® DEX-COOL is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed What to Use to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and...
Page 245: Adding Coolant
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your little higher.
Page 246: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. The radiator pressure cap is located in the engine CAUTION: compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 247: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will ﬁnd an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30 . Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 248: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 249: Cooling System
Cooling System The coolant level should be at the ADD mark. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 250 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle Recovery Tank speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level the engine.
Page 251 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION: Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 252 If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
Page 253: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you You can remove the turn it. Remove radiator pressure cap the pressure cap. when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 254 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28 for more but leave the pressure cap off.
Page 255: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 256: 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 257: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 258: Brakes
Brakes There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during Brake Fluid normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the ﬂuid level goes back up.
Page 259: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid CAUTION: If you have too much brake ﬂuid, it can spill on the engine. The ﬂuid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake ﬂuid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 260 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your only.
Page 261: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 262: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free parts have to be of top quality and work well together if ® ACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 263: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or If your battery has run down, you may want to use more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your battery.
Page 264 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12–-volt 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the battery with a negative ground system. positive (+) and negative (−) terminals on each battery. Notice: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
Page 265 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use Fans or other moving engine parts can injure a remote positive (+) you badly. Keep your hands away from moving terminal if the parts once the engine is running.
Page 266 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at negative (−) cable to least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, the negative (−) but not near engine parts that move. The electrical terminal of the good connection is just as good there, and the chance battery.
Page 267 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 268: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance I nspections on page 6-30 .
Page 269: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 . How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 270: Front Axle
Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add Front Axle some lubricant. When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 .
Page 271: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this Sealed Beam Headlamp section, contact your dealer. 1. Remove the four For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on retainer screws and the page 5-61 . retainer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside...
Page 272 Composite Headlamps 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarker/turn signal lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector. 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp. 5-56...
Page 273 4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reﬂector to remove the entire corner reﬂector. 3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp. 5-57...
Page 274 7. Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly. 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened. 5. Remove the remaining three screws, the ﬁrst one from the corner reﬂector pocket and the two 9.
Page 275: Front Turn Signal Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps 4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb from the socket. 1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the 6. Gently push the new bulb into the socket. parking/turn signal lamp assembly.
Page 276: Taillamps
Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door. 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket. 5-60...
Page 277: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 4. Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to Exterior Lamp Bulb Number remove the socket from Halogen Headlamps Sealed H6054 the bezel. If the Beam socket does not have a Halogen Headlamps Composite 9006 (Low Beam) tab, turn the socket Halogen Headlamps Composite 9005 (High Beam)
Page 278: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts, do the Replacement following: Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” in At Least Twice a Year on page 6-26 for more information.
Page 279: Tires
Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GMC Warranty booklet for details. could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure.
Page 280: Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure
Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Certiﬁcation/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inﬂation pressures Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 281 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 282: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is 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 283: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the The following information relates to the system...
Page 284 Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 285: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life for your vehicle.
Page 286: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class ″S″ type chains CAUTION: that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the rear axle tires and tighten them as tightly as Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 287: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 288: 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 289: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 2. Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut counterclockwise. Remove the nut and washer, The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt. vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger’s side wall. 3.
Page 290 The ratchet has an UP side. It also has a DOWN side. Your compact spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the compact spare tire. 5-74...
Page 291 4. Attach the ratchet to the extension, with the DOWN 7. When the tire has been side facing you. The extension has a socket end lowered, tilt the retainer and a ﬂat chisel end. plate at the end of the cable and pull it 5.
Page 292: Removing The Wheel Covers
Removing the Wheel Covers You will have to take off the hub caps to reach the wheel nuts. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). To remove the hub cap from the aluminum wheel, ﬁt the ﬂat end of the extension into the notch.
Page 293: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put your compact spare tire near the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 294 Front Position 4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. A. Front Jack Location B. Jack 5. Turn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack C. Ratchet and Extension lift head a little. 6. Position the jack under the vehicle. 5-78...
Page 295 Rear Position 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise. A. Rear Jack Location Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough B. Jack room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath C.
Page 296 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, 10. Put on the compact spare tire. Put the nuts on by mounting surfaces and spare wheel. hand. Make sure the cone-shaped end is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 297 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead 12. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid sequence as shown. expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel Turn the ratchet nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper clockwise with the UP torque speciﬁcation.
Page 298: Compact Spare Tire
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the ratchet/wheel wrench until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. CAUTION: 5.
Page 299: Appearance Care
Notice: When the compact spare is installed, don’t Never use these to clean your vehicle: take your vehicle through an automatic car wash • Gasoline with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught • Benzene on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Page 300: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and dirt. loose dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth.
Page 301: Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Leather 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water and baking soda solution: Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Page 302: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass.
Page 303: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Page 304: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Tires Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade by To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade Notice: When applying a tire dressing, always take with water.
Page 305: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing control can collect on the underbody. If these are not the following products. removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials exhaust system even though they have corrosion...
Page 306 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage Removes dust, Medium foaming ﬁngerprints, and surface shampoo. Cleans and Finish Enhancer contaminants. Spray on Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. wipe off. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Removes swirl marks, ﬁne scratches and other Quickly and easily Swirl Remover Polish...
Page 307: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the front passenger door frame. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, •...
Page 308: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your overload due to heavy snow, etc., may cause wiper vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 309: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
Page 310 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps, Courtesy Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Relay, Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Defogger Cruise Module, Truck Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Cruise Control Switch, Electrochromic Mirror Power Outlets, DLC, Subwoofer Ampliﬁer Crank Circuit Fuse, Park/Neutral Switch, Starter Enabler Relay...
Page 311 Fuse/Circuit Usage Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Breaker Air Bag System Front Wipers, Front Washer Pump Not Used VCM-Ign 3, VCM-Brake, Cruise Stepper Motor Signal, ATC Module L, M1, M2 Blower Motor, Rear Air Instrument Panel Radio: ATC (Main Conditioning Relay Coil, Front Cont. Temp.
Page 312: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Feed Usage AUX B Upﬁtter Battery Feed Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block.
Page 313 Relays Usage Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker A/C Relay (Rear Heat and Rear/Heat and Air Conditioning Fuel Pump Relay and Motor, VCM, ECM-1B A/C) Oil Pressure Switch/Sender Upﬁtter-ACCY HORN Horn Relay and Horn Upﬁtter Accessory Relay Air Conditioning Enable Relay and A/C COMP Starter Enable Compressor Starter...
Page 314 Fuse/Circuit Usage Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Breaker DIODE-1 Air Conditioning IGN A Starter Relay, Ignition Switch Blank Not Used IGN B Ignition Switch Blank Not Used Electronic Brake Control Module Blank Not Used Blank Not Used Courtesy Fuse, Power Adjust Mirrors LIGHTING Fuse, Truck Body Control Battery Radio Accessory, Power Windows...
Page 315: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-32 for more information. See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. Engine Speciﬁcations Wheel Nut Engine Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order Torque 0.060 inches...
Page 316 Capacities and Speciﬁcations (cont’d) Capacities Application English Metric Differential Fluid 2.6 pints 1.2 L Front Axle 3.5 pints 1.7 L Rear Axle Refrigerant Type 134a 2.25 lbs. 1.02 kg Front A/C 3.0 lbs. 1.36 kg Front and Rear A/C All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 317: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
Page 318 NOTES 5-102...
Page 319 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-27 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-30 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-30 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-30 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 320: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 321: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 322: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service In this part are scheduled maintenance services which people will perform the work using GM parts.
Page 323: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Chassis schedule to follow: Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 324: Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the ﬁrst).
Page 325: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Maintenance whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 326 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 327 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 328 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 329 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 330 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 331 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 332 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 333 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, for leaking. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 334 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 335 Replace fuel ﬁlter. An Emission Control Service. (See 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) footnote †.) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Replace engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 for more information. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, An Emission Control Service.
Page 336: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t...
Page 337 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 338 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 339 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 340 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 341 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 342 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 343 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Service.
Page 344: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
Page 345: Automatic Transmission Check
Wiper Blade Check Automatic Transmission Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace Check the transmission ﬂuid level; add if needed. See blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-25 . A ﬂuid loss streak or miss areas of the windshield.
Page 346: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others When you are doing this check, the vehicle could be injured. Follow the steps below. could move suddenly.
Page 347: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 348: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 349: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, as needed. Replace any components that have high chaﬁng, etc.
Page 350: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada Parking Brake 88901242, or equivalent) or Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Cable Guides lubricant meeting requirements of number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 351 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Hood Latch Front Axle Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM 10950849, or equivalent). Secondary Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada Latch, Pivots, 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Spring Anchor meeting requirements of NLGI #2,...
Page 352: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance Record...
Page 353 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-35...
Page 354 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-36...
Page 355 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 356: Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will give your inquiry prompt attention.
Page 357: Online Owner Center
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer This program is available in all 50 states and the District are committed to making sure you are completely of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue mileage and other factors.
Page 358: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or Detroit, MI 48232-5172 speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) (For Text Telephone Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can devices (TTYs))
Page 359: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
All Overseas Locations GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) $1,000 toward aftermarket General Motors de Mexico, S.
Page 360: Roadside Assistance Program
All services must be pre-arranged by GMC Roadside Trip Routing: Custom-made, computerized highlighted Assistance. maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided free of charge. Maps include points of interest and a list of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a...
Page 361: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the reach a qualiﬁed representative who can assist you. coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at Your Roadside Assistance representative will ask for the anytime without notiﬁcation.
Page 362: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, you GMC has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its should contact your dealer and request an appointment. offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership By scheduling a service appointment and advising...
Page 363: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a minimize your inconvenience by providing several rental vehicle you obtained, at an actual cost, up to a transportation options.
Page 364: Reporting Safety Defects
Additional Program Information Reporting Safety Defects Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Reporting Safety Defects to the not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A United States Government separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Page 365: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172...
Page 366: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information Service Publications are available for current and needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 367 AM-FM Radio ..........3-39 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........3-50 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-16 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-29 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature ....3-48 Anti-lock Brake System ........4-7 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Appearance Care ..........5-83 Vehicle ............
Page 368 Automatic Headlamp System ......3-13 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-55 Automatic Transmission Check ......6-27 Front Turn Signal Lamps ......5-59 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Halogen Bulbs ..........5-55 System Check ..........6-28 Headlamps ..........5-55 Automatic Transmission ........5-25 Replacement Bulbs ........
Page 369 Checking Brake Fluid ........5-43 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....... 5-87 Checking Coolant ..........5-29 Cleaning Fabric/Carpet ........5-84 Checking Engine Oil ........5-14 Cleaning Glass Surfaces ........5-86 Checking Things Under the Hood ...... 5-10 Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ....5-85 Checking Your Restraint Systems ......
Page 370 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driver Information System ........ 2-42 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Driving ............4-14 Disabilities ..........7-5 At Night ............. 4-14 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-11 City ............4-19 Reporting Safety Defects to the Defensive .............
Page 371 Engine ............5-23 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-23 Filter ............. 5-23 Battery ............5-46 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-23 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-30 Finding a Station ........3-39, 3-41 Compartment Overview ........ 5-13 Finish Care ............ 5-87 Coolant Heater ..........
Page 372 Fuel (cont.) Gasoline Octane ........... 5-5 Hatch Release ..........2-15 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Low Warning Light ........3-37 Head Restraints ..........1-5 System Inspection ........6-30 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-7 Fuel Regulator ..........2-21 Headlamp Wiring ..........
Page 373 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..5-24 Installing a Garage Door Opener ....... 2-40 How to Use This Manual ........ii Instrument Panel ..........3-24 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-18 Cluster ............3-24 Hydroplaning ..........4-18 Overview .............
Page 374 LATCH System ..........1-52 Loss of Control ..........4-13 Child Restraints ........... 1-52 Low Fuel Warning Light ........3-37 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Luggage Carrier ..........2-44 LATCH System ........1-54 Lumbar ............1-3 Latches, Seatback ..........1-6 Manual Controls ..........
Page 375 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle New Vehicle Break-In ........2-19 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-30 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 5-101 Throttle System Inspection ......6-31 Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection ........6-31 Using Your ...........
Page 376 Power (cont.) Seat ............1-3 Park (P) ............2-29 Steering Fluid ..........5-40 Shifting Into ..........2-27 Windows ............ 2-17 Shifting Out of ..........2-29 Power Steering ..........4-9 Parking ............2-26 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-9 Brake ............2-26 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter .....
Page 377 Reading Lamps ..........2-40 Reporting Safety Defects ......... 7-11 Rear Air Conditioning System ......3-20 Canadian Government ........7-11 Rear Axle ............5-53 General Motors ........... 7-11 Locking ............4-9 United States Government ......7-10 ® Rear Climate Control System ......3-21 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ..
Page 378 Safety Belts (cont.) Selecting the Fan Speed ........3-20 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-17 Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance ..6-5 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Service ............5-3 Children and Small Adults ......1-32 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Rear Seat Passengers .........
Page 379 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....... 4-18 Tilt Wheel ............3-5 Spare Tire Check ..........6-27 Tire Inﬂation Check ......... 6-26 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..... 5-84 Tires ............. 5-63 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......... 5-99 Buying New Tires ........5-66 Speedometer ..........3-25 Chains ............
Page 380 Transmission ..........5-25 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-25 Vehicle ............4-6 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....2-23 Control ............4-6 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Damage Warnings ........... iv Repair Manual ..........7-11 Loading ............4-29 Transportation Options ........7-9 Symbols ............iv Trip Odometer ..........
Page 381 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-86 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-47 Weatherstrip Lubrication ........6-27 Why Safety Belts Work ........1-14 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ......4-35 Windows ............2-16 Weight of the Trailer ........4-33 Manual ............2-16 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ......
Page 382 NOTES...

GMC Safari 2003 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Maintenance Schedule

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

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