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Page 3: Emergency Towing
Every 1-800-GMC-8782 1-800-GMC-8782 2001 Sonoma under warranty is For vehicles purchased in Canada, For vehicles purchased in Canada, backed with the 1-800-268-6800 ) 1-800-268-6800 ) following call call services: that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance...
Page 5 Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls Air Bag Systems Section Safety Belts Restraint Systems for Children Features and Controls Windows Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Section Keys and Door Locks Windshield Wipers Remote Keyless Entry (If Equipped) Cruise Control (If Equipped) Tailgate Exterior and Interior Lamps...
Page 6 Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Heating and Air Conditioning Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Section Setting the Radio Clock Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Drunken Driving Off-Road Driving Section Control of a Vehicle...
Page 7 Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Fuel Tires and Wheels Section Checking Fluids and Lubricants Appearance Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Electrical System Brakes Capacities and Specifications Bulb Replacement Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Maintenance Schedule Section Scheduled Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Lubricants...
Page 8 Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedures Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Section Customer Assistance Offices Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Service Publications Index In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Section You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
Page 9 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you do this, it will help you learn about the features and about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore controls for your vehicle.
Page 11: Vehicle Damage Warnings
You will also find a circle In the notice area, we tell you about something that can with a slash through it in damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would this book. This safety not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. symbol means “Don’t,”...
Page 12: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Also see “Warning Lights and Gages” in the Index. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important for have to do with are on some of are used on...
Page 13: Model Reference
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Crew Cab...
Page 14 Service Station Guide Tire Pressure Cooling System Battery See Section 6 See Section 6 See Section 5 a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Sections 5, 6 Hood Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Windshield Washer Fuel...
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
Page 16: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 17 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the To adjust the front seatback, outside of the driver’s lift the lever on the outside bucket seat. of the seat.
Page 18 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 19 Seatback Latches (Regular or Extended CAUTION: Cab Only) The front seatback folds If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward to let people get forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could into the rear seat or to cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 20 Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab Models) Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) The right front bucket or split bench seat of your vehicle Your extended cab pickup makes it easy to get in and out of the rear vehicle area. has a jump seat in the rear area.
Page 21: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Rear Seat (Crew Cab CAUTION: To tilt the rear seat forward, pull forward on the lever located at the base of the seatback. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts people riding in these areas are more likely to be properly.
Page 22: Why Safety Belts Work
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a Why Safety Belts Work crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
Page 23 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 24 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-10...
Page 25: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 26: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an This part is only for people of adult size. accident even one that isn’t your fault you and...
Page 27 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 28 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 30 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 31 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 32 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 33: 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 34: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Air Bag System mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more This part explains the air bag system. likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver...
Page 35 CAUTION: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the you aren’t wearing your safety belt even if you blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating have air bags.
Page 36 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument CAUTION: panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young The system checks the air bag electrical system for...
Page 37 How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-23...
Page 38 The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not CAUTION: help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air If something is between an occupant and an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 39 How does an air bag restrain? CAUTION: In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. provided by safety belts.
Page 40 Let only qualified technicians work on your air Air Bag Off Switch (Regular Cab and bag system. Improper service can mean that your Extended Cab Models) air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer If your vehicle is a regular cab model or an extended cab for service.
Page 41 This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical the person in the right front passenger’s position is a condition which, according to his or her physician: member of a passenger risk group identified by the causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk national government as follows: for the passenger;...
Page 42 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inflate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front...
Page 43 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
Page 44: Center Passenger Position
Adding Equipment to Your Air Center Passenger Position Bag-Equipped Vehicle If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
Page 45 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt the belt is snug. longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt.
Page 46: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others (Extended Cab Jump Seats) in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Lap Belt These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only.
Page 47: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 48 Shoulder Belt (Crew Cab) 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this belts.
Page 49 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 50 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 51: Children
Children Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes they should have the protection provided by the infants and all other children. Neither the distance appropriate restraint. Young children should not use the traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the vehicle’s safety belts, unless there is no other choice.
Page 52 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a lb.
Page 53 What are the different types of add child restraints? CAUTION: on child restraints, which are purchased by the Children who are up against, or very close to, any vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured Selection of a particular restraint should take into or killed.
Page 54 CAUTION: CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, The body structure of a young child is quite including support for the head and neck. This is unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is the safety belts are designed.
Page 55: Restraint Systems For Children
Restraint Systems for Children 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 motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 56 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.
Page 57 How do child restraints work? When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it A child restraint system is any device designed for will have a label saying that it meets federal motor use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position vehicle safety standards.
Page 58 Where to Put the Restraint Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Cab Pickup) (Regular Cab and Extended Cab Pickup) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. The child restraint must be secured properly in the right General Motors, therefore, recommends that child front passenger seat.
Page 59: Top Strap
There is limited space in the rear seating area of a crew Top Strap cab pickup model. If you want to secure a child restraint Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” in a rear outside seating position of a crew cab model, be It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.
Page 60 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.
Page 61 When using a top strap equipped child restraint in a rear You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part outboard seating position of a crew cab model, route the about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure top strap through the opening in the head restraint.
Page 62 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-48...
Page 63 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position (Regular Cab &...
Page 64: Front Seat Position
Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly. Your vehicle has a passenger air bag. If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup or an extended cab pickup, there’s a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s air bag when you want to secure a rear...
Page 65 CAUTION: A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right 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. If your vehicle is a crew cab, do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 66 You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure CAUTION: to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when as the instructions say.
Page 67 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-53...
Page 68 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If you were using a rear facing child restraint in a regular cab model or extended cab model, turn on the right front passenger’s air bag when you remove the...
Page 69: Older Children
Older Children What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 70 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 provide.
Page 71 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 72: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 73 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 74 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 75: Manual Windows
Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your manual side door windows. Power Windows (If Equipped) If you have power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors. With power windows, the switches control the windows when the ignition is on, in ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 76 Express Down Window Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab) The driver’s window switch also has an express down To open a rear swing feature that allows you to lower the window without window, pull the latch holding the window switch. Press the driver’s window toward the front of the switch down briefly to activate the express down...
Page 77 Sliding Rear Window (If Equipped) Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 78 This vehicle has one double sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number.
Page 79 Door Locks NOTICE: CAUTION: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever Unlocked doors can be dangerous. lock your keys inside. You may even have to Passengers especially children damage your vehicle to get in.
Page 80 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks (If Equipped) You can use the keyless entry system, if you have this feature. You can also use your key to unlock your door from the outside. To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on the inside of the door down.
Page 81: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks two seconds, and then unlock the door(s) once the key is removed from the ignition. The following instructions (If Equipped) detail how to program your door locks. Choose one of If your vehicle has power door locks, it is equipped with a the previous programming options before entering the feature that enables you to program your power door locks.
Page 82: Leaving Your Vehicle
Rear Door Security Lock (If Equipped) Lockout Prevention This feature protects you from locking your key in With this feature, you can the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door lock the rear doors so they is open.
Page 83 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Check to determine if battery replacement or Operation is subject to the following two conditions: resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, that follow. and (2) this device must accept any interference If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a received, including interference that may cause...
Page 84: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Battery Replacement Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. entry transmitter should last about two years. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t purchased through your dealer.
Page 85 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter: Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter.
Page 86 Third Door (Extended Cab) Tailgate (If Equipped) You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate back up, be sure it latches securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1.
Page 87 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves...
Page 88 Parking at Night Content Theft Deterrent (If Equipped) Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Your vehicle may be equipped with a Content Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Theft Deterrent alarm system.
Page 89: Testing The Alarm
If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless Testing the Alarm entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s The alarm can be tested by following these steps: headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for 110 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power.
Page 90 Passlock New Vehicle “Break In” Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system. NOTICE: Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate valid key.
Page 91: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions NOTICE: Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five different positions. Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle.
Page 92 Key Release Button NOTICE: The key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t transmission vehicles turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if unless the key release so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the button is used.
Page 93: Manual Transmission
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Manual Transmission Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the on your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes floor and start the engine.
Page 94 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then Starting Your “VORTEC” 4300 V6 Engine stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ignition key to START.
Page 95 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater NOTICE: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Your engine is designed to work with the The cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine electronics in your vehicle.
Page 96: Automatic Transmission Operation
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug Automatic Transmission Operation and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Page 97 PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before best position to use when you start your engine because starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic your vehicle can’t move easily. transmission shift lock control system.
Page 98 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already If you need more power for passing, and you’re: moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Page 99: Manual Transmission Operation
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power Manual Transmission Operation but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift 5-Speed lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving This is your shift pattern.
Page 100 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up NOTICE: on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3, 4 and 5): Shift stopped.
Page 101 When this light comes on, you can shift to the next Four Wheel Drive (If Equipped) higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let If your vehicle has four wheel drive, you can send you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra shift when the light comes on.
Page 102 Electronic Transfer Case 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends The electronic transfer case the maximum power to all four wheels. You might switches are located to the choose 4LO if you were driving off road in sand, mud right of the steering wheel.
Page 103 Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO, the vehicle must be To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) in vehicles equipped transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal...
Page 104: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever fully. It is located on the bottom of the driver’s side of the instrument panel. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake NOTICE: pedal with your left foot.
Page 105: Automatic Transmission Only
Shifting Into PARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 106 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) 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 (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in control system.
Page 108: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Your Vehicle Parking Over Things That Burn (Manual Transmission Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition key to OFF, remove the key and release the clutch.
Page 109: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you CAUTION: ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or CAUTION: smell.
Page 110: Locking Rear Axle
Horn CAUTION: Press the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the If you have the tilt steering parking brake firmly set.
Page 111: Turn And Lane Change Signals
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.
Page 112: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime Flash-To-Pass If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 113: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to LO. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, turn the band to OFF. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.
Page 114 Cruise Control (If Equipped) CAUTION: With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about Cruise control can be dangerous where 25 mph (40 km/h) or more you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can So, don’t use your cruise control on really help on long trips.
Page 115 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts CAUTION: off cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, If you leave your cruise control switch on when you can move the cruise control switch from ON to you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button...
Page 116 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Control on Hills There are two ways to go to a higher speed: How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Page 117: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps Turn the knob clockwise to the master lamps symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn off your lamps and put the system in auto headlamp mode. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the...
Page 118: Lamps On Reminder
To idle an automatic transmission vehicle with the DRL Fully functional daytime running lights are required on off, put the transmission in PARK (P). To idle a manual all vehicles first sold in Canada. transmission vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at brake.
Page 119 The following does not apply to vehicles first sold Fog Lamps (If Equipped) in Canada. When necessary, you may turn off the automatic headlamp system and the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) feature by following these steps. When the system is turned off, the headlights will not automatically come on when it becomes dark outside.
Page 120: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when Brightness Control you remove the key from the ignition to help you see Turn the thumbwheel next to the headlamp knob up to while exiting the vehicle. These lights will stay on for a make your instrument panel lights brighter.
Page 121: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Battery Rundown Protection The dome lamps will come on when you open any door. This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, reading, glove box, cargo and underhood lamps if they You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is thumbwheel, located next to the parking/headlamps off.
Page 122 Mirrors Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the from headlamps behind you after dark.
Page 123 At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will Electrochromic Day/Night Inside Rearview gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a Mirror with OnStar (If Equipped) few seconds). The mirror will return to its clear daytime state when the glare is reduced.
Page 124 Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Convex Outside Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more side of your vehicle. from the driver’s seat. You can fold them in before entering a car wash. Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle.
Page 125: Storage Compartments
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors Overhead Console (Crew Cab (If Equipped) (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors. When you operate the heated mirror button on your climate control system, the defogger will warm the mirrors to help clear them of snow or condensation.
Page 126 Reading Lamps To install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward. Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading Peel the protective lamps on and off. backing from the hook and loop patch. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction.
Page 127 The pegs inside the Now, with the compartment compartment door are used door closed, press the to make sure the button on button again to make sure the compartment door will the garage door opener contact the control button operates properly. on the garage door opener.
Page 128 Temperature and Compass Display Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperature is 37 _ F (3 _ C) or lower when you turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display.
Page 129 Driver Information System (If Equipped) This system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. US/MET: The US/MET (United States/metric) button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system. MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle between three modes of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP and TRIP.
Page 130 The compass is self calibrating, so it does not need 5. Press MODE to enter your zone number. to be manually set. However, if “C” (Calibration) is Your variance is now set and the display will displayed, the compass will need to be calibrated. You return to the COMP/TEMP mode.
Page 131: Front Storage Area
Sunglasses Storage Compartment Front Storage Area The console has a sunglasses storage compartment. If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can Door Storage store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment.
Page 132: Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter Pull the front ashtray door down to open it. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage. To remove the front ashtray, pull the bin upward.
Page 133: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown To block out glare, you can swing down the sun visor. vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see You can also swing the visor from side to side.
Page 134 OnStar System (If Equipped) Emergency Button: In an emergency situation, OnStar is a vehicle communications system that press the emergency service button. Upon receiving the offers a variety of services and provides a hands free call, an advisor at the center will locate your vehicle and communication link between you and the OnStar Center.
Page 135 The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system Remote Diagnostics If an instrument panel light malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar button to comes on, the center can perform a check of the attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made, engine on board computer.
Page 136: Onstar System Limitations
Premium Services subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions, such as severe weather or topographical (Includes Safety and Security Services) conditions, such as mountainous terrain; Route Support An advisor can provide directions subject to cellular carrier equipment limitations. or guidance to anywhere you want to go. In addition, they can help you locate gas stations, rest areas, Global positioning capabilities used to deliver ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries and more.
Page 137 The Instrument Panel Your Information System The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following: A. Air Vents F. Brake Release J. Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) B. Instrument Panel Cluster G. Passenger Air Bag Off Switch (If Equipped) K.
Page 138: 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 139 Optional Cluster, Canada similar 2-67...
Page 140: 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 zero. miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). To view the trip odometer, press the button near the Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been readout.
Page 141: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Warning Lights, Gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows and Indicators there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. This part describes the warning lights and gages that Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even...
Page 142: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 143 Air Bag Off Light (If Equipped) CAUTION: When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off when you turn the air bag back on again.
Page 144 Charging System Indicator Light CAUTION: The charging system light will come on briefly when If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you turn on the ignition, you have turned off the air bag, it means that but the engine is not running, as a check to show something may be wrong with the air bag system.
Page 145: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all When your engine is not unnecessary accessories. running, but the ignition is Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible on (in RUN), this gage problem in the electrical system.
Page 146: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s will come on when you set your parking brake.
Page 147 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage With the anti lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 148: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
Page 149 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. running.
Page 150 Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition Some state/provincial and local governments have will usually be corrected when the electrical system or may begin programs to inspect the emission dries out.
Page 151: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 152: Security Light
Security Light Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light This light will come on This light should come on briefly when you turn the briefly when you turn on the key toward START. The ignition, as a check to show light will stay on until you it is working.
Page 153: Fuel Gage
Check Gages Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: If this light comes on and At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the stays on while you are gage reads full.
Page 154 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Standard Climate Control System (If Equipped)
Page 155: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger and ventilation in your vehicle. area of your vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise toward the Standard Climate Control System red area for warmer air.
Page 156 Temperature Knob BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets. relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. Turn the knob clockwise toward the DEFROST: This setting directs most air through red area for warmer air.
Page 157 Air Conditioning (If Equipped) LEVEL A/C: This setting cools the air On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot entering your vehicle and directs it through the heater inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.
Page 158: Ventilation System
Heating Ventilation System The heater works best if you keep your windows closed For mild outside temperatures when little heating or while using it. On cold days, use HEATER with the cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air temperature knob turned clockwise.
Page 159: Audio Systems
You can direct the airflow side side by moving the Audio Systems thumbwheel located in the center of the vent. The vent Your audio system has been designed to operate easily can be tilted up and down also. To control the amount of and give years of listening pleasure.
Page 160 AM-FM Stereo Finding a Station FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there.
Page 161 PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to BASS: Slide this lever up or down to increase or 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). Just: decrease bass. 1.
Page 162 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player Finding a Station (If Equipped) FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station.
Page 163 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three Adjusting the Speakers more stations may be preset on each band by pressing BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: the sound to the left or right speakers.
Page 164 EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape or stop the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player tape and play the radio. and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player.
Page 165 SCV: Your system has a feature called SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until Speed Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV, your SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road listen to stations for a few seconds.
Page 166 P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then the music or voice being heard.
Page 167 Playing a Cassette Tape NEXT (3): Press the NEXT button or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection. A minimum Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that three second blank gap is required for the player to are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 168 TAPE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape CD Adapter Kits player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass the active mode.
Page 169 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed Compensated Volume (SCV). With SCV, your and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level.
Page 170 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station press P.SCAN.
Page 171 TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its Adjusting the Speakers stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its treble and counterclockwise to decrease treble. When stored position.
Page 172 If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to display, it could be that: search for the next selection. If you hold this button or press it more than once, the disc will advance further. You are driving on a very rough road.
Page 173 FM: While in the CD mode, press this button to Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) stop playing the CD and play the radio. The CD symbol will still display but the word CD will be replaced with either AM, FM1 or FM2. (If the radio is turned off, the disc stays in the player and will resume playing at the point where it stopped.) CD AUX: To switch between the player and the radio...
Page 174 Once the tape is playing, use the control knobs for (5): Press this pushbutton to turn Dolby NR on and VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB off. Dolby NR is active when a tape is inserted in the just as you do for the radio.
Page 175 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) 1. Write down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your the vehicle. radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio 2.
Page 176 Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 15 seconds between steps: 1.
Page 177: Understanding Radio Reception
To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. in this section. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably Understanding Radio Reception and clearly.
Page 178: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player When using a scrubbing action, non abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.
Page 179: Care Of Your Compact Discs
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for Care of Your Compact Discs five seconds. The tape symbol on the display Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases will flash for two seconds. or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight 4.
Page 180 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Drunken Driving City Driving Control of a Vehicle...
Page 181: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents.
Page 182: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” a national tragedy.
Page 183 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent.
Page 184 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold CAUTION: showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 185: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 186: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a advanced electronic braking system that will help mistake.
Page 187 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. Here’s how anti lock works.
Page 188: Steering
Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need Steering Tips to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease Driving on Curves stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Page 189: Steering In Emergencies
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Page 190: Off - Road Recovery
Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 191 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 192: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the Let’s review what driving experts say about what vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering vehicle may straighten out.
Page 193: Off - Road Driving With Your
Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading Four Wheel Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off road guide is for vehicles that have and service work done.
Page 194: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns CAUTION: road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urges Cargo on the load floor piled higher than every off roader to follow these basic rules for the seatbacks can be thrown forward protecting the environment: during a sudden stop.
Page 195: Traveling To Remote Areas
Traveling to Remote Areas Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful road driving. One of the best ways to control your It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to to a remote area.
Page 196: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other road driving can take you over many different kinds surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if of terrain.
Page 197: Approaching A Hill
Driving on Off-Road Hills On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest of the road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill is hidden by bushes, grass or shrubs. hill.
Page 198 Driving Uphill Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible need to take some special steps. to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 199 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? way, you’ll be able to tell if your wheels are straight If this happens, there are some things you should and maneuver as you back down.
Page 200: Driving Downhill
Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? the hill and decide I just can’t do it. What should I do? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in...
Page 201 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if Yes! These are important because if you it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. ignore them you could lose control and have a Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
Page 202: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because Sooner or later, an off road trail will probably go across the trail goes across the incline doesn’t mean you the incline of a hill.
Page 203: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll stopped across an incline is dangerous.
Page 204 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. At these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty your vehicle can stall.
Page 205: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 206 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several Drive defensively. seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When Don’t drink and drive. you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the...
Page 207: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 208 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 209: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There Driving Through Flowing Water just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. CAUTION: Driving Through Deep Standing Water Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. NOTICE: If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can...
Page 210: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
Page 211: 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 212: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance Are all windows clean inside and outside? at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Page 213: 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 214 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and CAUTION: transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the Know how to go down hills. The most important ignition off is dangerous.
Page 215: 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 216 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 217 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or...
Page 218: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again CAUTION: and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 219: Loading Your Vehicle
Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission Loading Your Vehicle through the opening created by removing the propeller shaft if proper protection is not provided. Also, check the transmission fluid level before driving the vehicle. When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel fuse block.
Page 220 The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle CAUTION: Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 221 Payload CAUTION: The payload capacity is shown on the Certification/Tire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. If you are using E85 ethanol fuel the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike maximum payload should not exceed 1000 lbs (454 kg). and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of in a crash.
Page 222 Any load that extends beyond the vehicle’s taillamp Truck-Camper Loading Information area must be properly marked according to local laws The Truck Camper Loading label is located on the and regulations. passenger’s door near the latch. It will tell you if your Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating vehicle can carry a slide in camper, how much of a load...
Page 223 Refer to the Truck Camper Loading Information Label Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: on the passenger’s door for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration. A. Camper Center of Gravity B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone Use the rear edge of the load floor for measurement The camper’s center of gravity should fall within the purposes.
Page 224: Trailer Recommendations
You must weigh any accessories, trailer hitches or other Trailer Recommendations equipment you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this You must subtract your hitch load from the CWR extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer shorten the center of gravity zone for your vehicle.
Page 225: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer NOTICE: CAUTION: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive the advice in this part, and see your dealer for properly, you can lose control when you pull a important information about towing a trailer trailer.
Page 226: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
That’s the reason for this part. In it are many Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles time tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, Many of these are important for your safety and that of axle or other parts could be damaged.
Page 227: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Axle Vehicle* Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. How heavy can a trailer safely be? 2WD Extended Cab It depends on how you plan to use your rig. 2.2L L4/Manual Trans. # 4.10 2,100 lbs. (953 kg) For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull 2.2L L4/Auto.Trans.
Page 228 * If your vehicle is equipped with RPO V4A Axle (Xtreme Sport Appearance Package), your vehicle Vehicle* Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. can tow a maximum of 800 lbs. (363 kg). For more 4WD Regular Cab information on RPO codes, see “Service Parts 4.3L V6/Manual Trans.
Page 229: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weight carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important trailer weight (B). If you’re using a weight distributing weight to measure because it affects the total or gross hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of...
Page 230: Trailer Brakes
If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will Trailer Brakes weigh more than 3,500 lbs. (1 589 kg), be sure to use If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) a properly mounted, weight distributing hitch and loaded, then it needs its own brakes and they must sway control of the proper size.
Page 231: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This get to know your rig.
Page 232: Making Turns
Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy duty turn signal flasher. NOTICE: The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly Making very sharp turns while trailering could hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other cause the trailer to come in contact with the...
Page 233: 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 If you have an automatic transmission, you should use trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 234: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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 235 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Engine Fan Noise Other Warning Devices If a Tire Goes Flat Jump Starting Changing a Flat Tire Towing Your Vehicle Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped) Engine Overheating...
Page 236: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, press the button until the first click and release.
Page 237: Jump Starting
Jump Starting NOTICE: If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage your vehicle. But please use the following steps to to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by do it safely.
Page 238 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching CAUTION: each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to Using a match near a battery can cause battery start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could gas to explode.
Page 239 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to CAUTION: the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you dead battery. badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5.
Page 240 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away 8. Now connect the from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that black negative ( move. The electrical connection is just as good cable to the there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the good battery’s battery is much less.
Page 241: Towing Your Vehicle
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following procedure: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the heavy, unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the negative ( ) terminal on the vehicle with the...
Page 242: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Gages” in the Index. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 243: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 244: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at least up to the ADD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 245 NOTICE: CAUTION: When adding coolant, it is important that you Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine use only DEX COOL (silicate free) coolant. parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to If you do, you can be burned.
Page 246: Recovery Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant NOTICE: Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the isn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 247 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: They are under pressure, and if you turn the You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot radiator pressure cap even a little they can engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when and it will burn if the engine parts are hot the cooling system, including the radiator enough.
Page 248: 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 turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 249 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but See “Engine Coolant”...
Page 250 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the engine cooling fan.
Page 251: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes more air to cool the engine.
Page 252: 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 253: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools This is the jack cover for the extended cab. The covers for the regular and crew cab are similar. To remove it, The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored inside the turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise. Remove the plastic jack cover which is behind the front seats, either jack cover.
Page 254 Insert the chisel end of NOTICE: the wheel wrench, on an angle, into the hole in the rear bumper. To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the vehicle before the cable is restored. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
Page 255 Position the bent end of your hub cap removal tool If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each (shown), or the chisel end of your wheel wrench, in the nut, they must be removed in order to get to the wheel notch of the hub cap and pry off the hub cap.
Page 256: Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire A. Front Frame Hole B. Rear Frame Hole (ZR2) C. Spring Hanger Hole (Standard Pickups) 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the jack lift head.
Page 257 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly 4.
Page 258 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7.
Page 259 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 260 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Follow this diagram to store the underbody mounted spare. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 261 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Pull the retainer through the wheel. 3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Page 262 Put the jack cover back on, if you have one. A. Wheel Wrench D. Bolt Location B. Bracket E. Wheel Blocks C. Jacking Instructions F. Nut A. Bolt (Roll and place tag G. Rubber Band B. Cover (Regular and Crew Cab) behind the bracket H.
Page 263: Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped) NOTICE: Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. When the compact spare is installed, don’t take Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should your vehicle through an automatic car wash with be 60 psi (420 kPa).
Page 264: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, NOTICE: Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your vehicle as well as the tires.
Page 265: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels...
Page 266 CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
Page 267 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 268: Doing Your Own Service Work
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for more about how to service your vehicle than this manual all your service needs.
Page 269 Fuel (Gasoline) CAUTION: The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. You can be injured and your vehicle could be See “Vehicle Identification Number”...
Page 270 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission In Canada, look for the Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control “Auto Makers’ Choice” label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet label on the fuel pump. California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system...
Page 271 To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Fuel E 85 (85% Ethanol) are now required to contain additives that will help The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine.
Page 272 To insure quick starts in the wintertime, the E 85 fuel NOTICE: must be formulated properly for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E 85, it may be because your E 85 fuel Some additives are not compatible with E 85 fuel is not properly formulated for your climate.
Page 273: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 274 CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 275: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right Filling a Portable Fuel Container (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
Page 276: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
Page 277: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the “VORTEC” 2200 L4 engine, you’ll see: A. Battery E. Power Steering Reservoir H. Engine Compartment Fuse Block B. Coolant Recovery Tank F. Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer C. Automatic Transmission Dipstick G.
Page 278 When you open the hood on the “VORTEC” 4300 V6 engine, you’ll see: A. Battery E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block B. Coolant Recovery Tank F. Power Steering Reservoir J. Windshield Washer C. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoir D.
Page 279: Engine Oil
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on The engine oil dipstick on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the the “VORTEC” 2200 L4 hood prop. engine is under the fill cap. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
Page 280: When To Add Engine Oil
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to When to Add Engine Oil drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need might not show the actual level.
Page 281: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
Page 282: When To Change Engine Oil
As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W 30 is best for Engine Oil Additives your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils going to be 0 _ F ( 18 _ C) or above.
Page 283: What To Do With Used Oil
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to What to Do with Used Oil break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your Did you know that used engine oil contains certain vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months whichever...
Page 284: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter “VORTEC” 4300 V6 Engine See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the Index for “VORTEC” 2200 L4 Engine more information on location. To remove either engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Remove the fasteners that hold the cover on. 2.
Page 285: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when Automatic Transmission Fluid to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. CAUTION: Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or...
Page 286: How To Check
How to Check To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180 F to Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may F (82 C to 93 choose to have this done at the dealership service department. Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50...
Page 287 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: The transmission dipstick is located near the center Park your vehicle on a level place. of the engine compartment. Keep the engine running. See “Engine Compartment With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever Overview”...
Page 288: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 289: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission When to Check is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. A good time to have it checked is when the engine Then, follow these steps: oil is changed.
Page 290: When To Check And What To Use
How to Add Fluid When to Check and What to Use Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2.
Page 291: Rear Axle
How to Check and Add Fluid How to Check Lubricant The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place in the reservoir cap. See the instructions on the reservoir cap.
Page 292: Transfer Case
Four Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four wheel drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 293: Front Axle
Front Axle When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. When to Check and Change Lubricant When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 294 A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and What to Use COOL coolant will: Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and COOL R coolant which won’t damage Give freezing protection down to half DEX aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you Give boiling protection up to 265 F (129 don’t need to add anything else.
Page 295: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 296 Adding Coolant CAUTION: If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 297: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 298: Adding Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer 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 299: Brake Fluid
Brakes NOTICE: Brake Fluid When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 300 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid check your brake fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake Inspections”...
Page 301 What to Add NOTICE: When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” Using the wrong fluid can badly damage in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. brake system parts.
Page 302: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly If you have four wheel drive, your vehicle has applied. This does not mean something is wrong with four wheel disc brakes. If not, your vehicle has front your brakes.
Page 303: Brake Adjustment
Brake Adjustment Battery Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free adjust for wear. ACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the If you don’t have four wheel drive and your brake pedal original battery’s label.
Page 304: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Storage Bulb Replacement If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement the battery.
Page 305 Headlamps Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. 5. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb assembly and reinstall it in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise until it is tight.
Page 306 Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. 5. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb assembly and reinstall 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up. it in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise until it is tight.
Page 307 One-Piece Front Turn Signal Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamp Assembly Lamp Assembly 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under “One Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier “Two Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier in this section.
Page 308 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 4. Turn the harness bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 1. Remove the lens retaining screws. 5. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps 2.
Page 309 3. Remove the bulb. Taillamps 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the screws from the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. If equipment such as a cap or camper is installed on 3.
Page 310: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” in the Index for more information. NOTICE: Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield.
Page 311 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the A. Claw in Notch blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic B.
Page 312 Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions Underinflated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 313 Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Certification/Tire label, which is on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct If your tires have too much air (overinflation), inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. you can get the following: “Cold”...
Page 314: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
Page 315 If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it When It’s Time for New Tires in your tire rotation. One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the check the treadwear indicators, which will...
Page 316: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certification/Tire label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had driving.
Page 317: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 318: Wheel Replacement
Temperature A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under and best overall performance.
Page 319 Each new wheel should have the same load carrying NOTICE: capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. The wrong wheel can also cause problems with If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or equipment parts.
Page 320: Tire Chains
Tire Chains NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them on the rear tires. If your vehicle has P235/75R15, P235/70R15, If you have other size tires, use tire chains only P235/55R16 or 31x10.50R15LT/C size tires, where legal and only when you must.
Page 321: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Page 322: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Here are some cleaning tips: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and Clean up stains as soon as you can before they set.
Page 323: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield You may have to do it more than once.
Page 324: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Weatherstrips Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six See “Appearance Care and Materials”...
Page 325: Finish Care
All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and NOTICE: not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing High pressure car washes may cause water to enter on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the...
Page 326: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Cleaning Tires (If Equipped) To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. NOTICE: After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Page 327: Chemical Paint Spotting
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Page 328 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
Page 329: Engine Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 330: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker Add-On Electrical Equipment and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it fixed.
Page 331: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the driver’s end of the instrument panel. Remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor are provided in the cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, Fuse/Circuit Usage push in and turn the fastener clockwise.
Page 332 Fuse/Circuit Usage Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Breaker Cruise Control, Body Controls Interior Illumination TBC, Cruise Module, Auxiliary Power Cruise Switch Power Locks Gages, Body Controls TBC, 4WD Switch, Engine Control Instrument Panel Cluster, (VCM, PCM, Transmission) B+ Power Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Parking Lamps, Power Window Switch, TBC, Ashtray Lamp Front Wiper...
Page 333: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. See “Engine Name Usage Compartment Overview” in the Index for more TRL TRN Not Used information on location. TRR TRN Not Used Remove the cover by turning the fastener TRL B/U...
Page 334 Name Usage Name Usage LT TRN Left Turn Signal Rear OXYSEN Oxygen Sensor IGN E Engine RT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks TRL PRK Not Used FOG LP Fog Lamps LT HDLP Left Headlamp IGN A...
Page 335: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Lamps Quantity Number 9006 HB4 or 9006 LL Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low Beam 9005 HB3 Halogen Headlamps, Composite High Beam Tail and Stoplamps 3057 Rear Sidemarker Lamps Front Sidemarker Lamps 194NA Front Turn Signal Lamps 3457A Center High Mounted Stoplamp 6-69...
Page 336: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications Fuel Capacity Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” Reg./Ext. Cab ..18.5 U.S. Gallons (70.0 L) in the index for more information. See refrigerant Crew Cab ... . . 19.0 U.S.
Page 337: Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications Engine “VORTEC” 2200 L4 “VORTEC” 4300 V6 Type VIN Code Firing Order Horsepower (T Series) 190 @ 4,400 rpm Horsepower (S Series) 120 @ 5,000 rpm 180 @ 4,400 rpm 195 _ F (91 _ C) 195 _ F (91 _ C) Thermostat Specification Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
Page 338: 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 dealer.
Page 339: Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle Dimensions* Wheelbase Front Tread Reg Cab Short Box ..108.3 inches (275.1 cm) Reg Cab Long Box ..117.9 inches (299.5 cm) 0.0 Wheel Offset ..54.5 inches (138.4 cm) Extended Cab .
Page 340 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part B: Owner Checks and Services Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Scheduled Maintenance Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance...
Page 341: Introduction
Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
Page 342: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.
Page 343: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle Maintenance Services uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else Using Your Maintenance Schedule drives the vehicle.
Page 344: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 345 Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Intervals Long Trip/Highway Definition Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of Drive Belt Inspection. the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the Every 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Fuel Filter vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area Replacement (2200 L4 engine only).
Page 346 Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Intervals Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Belt Inspection. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever Every 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Fuel Filter occurs first).
Page 347: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown universal joints and brake pedal springs.
Page 348 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 349 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 350 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 351 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 352 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 353 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 4.3L V6 Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 354 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 355 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 356 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 357 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 358 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 359 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 360 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 361 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 362 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) For Two Wheel...
Page 363 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 364 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 365 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 366 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 367 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 368 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Page 369: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown universal joints and brake pedal springs.
Page 370 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 371 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher. –...
Page 372 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 373 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 4.3L V6 Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 374 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 375 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and, ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 376 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance For Two Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: –...
Page 377 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 378 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 379 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 380 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 381 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) DATE Inspect spark plug wires. ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
Page 382: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL Listed in this part are owner checks and services which coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in should be performed at the intervals specified to help the Index for further details.
Page 383: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inflation check Restraint System Check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your the correct tire inflation pressure, make sure that the belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are spare tire is stored securely.
Page 384 Manual Transmission Check At Least Four Times a Year Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See Tailgate Lubrication Service “Manual Transmission Fluid” in the Index. Check for leaks. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. Have Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges with lubricant recommended the system inspected and repaired if needed.
Page 385 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly.
Page 386 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With an automatic transmission, the key should turn With the engine running and transmission in...
Page 387: 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 position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could each spring and fall).
Page 388: Brake System Inspection
Transfer Case and Front Axle Brake System Inspection (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks, cracks, Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when for surface condition.
Page 389: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT and Lubricants Hydraulic Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Brake System (GM Part No. 12377967 or part number or specification may be obtained from equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid). your dealer.
Page 390 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Automatic DEXRON III Automatic Rear Axle Axle Lubricant; use only GM Transmission Transmission Fluid. (Locking Part No. 1052271. Do not add Differential) friction modifier. Multi Purpose Lubricant, Lock Cylinders Superlube (GM Part Automatic AUTO TRAK II Fluid No.
Page 391 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Clutch Pushrod Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Fuel Filler Door Multi Purpose Lubricant, to Clutch No. 12377985 or equivalent) or and Rear Seat Superlube (GM Part Fork Joint lubricant meeting requirements No. 12346241 or equivalent). of NLGI # 2, Category LB Tailgate Handle Multi Purpose Lubricant,...
Page 392: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Page 393 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-54...
Page 394 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-55...
Page 395 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-56...
Page 396 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact GMC if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Courtesy Transportation...
Page 397: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 398 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of When contacting GMC, please remember that your dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That resolved by the dealership without further help, contact...
Page 399: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number BBB Auto Line for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to GMC, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. the letter should be addressed to GMC’s Customer 4200 Wilson Boulevard Assistance Center.
Page 400: Gm Mobility Program For Persons
From: GM Mobility Program for Persons Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) with Disabilities 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 This program, available to qualified applicants, can Fax Number: 313-381-0022 reimburse you up to $1,000 Canada toward aftermarket driver or General Motors of Canada Limited passenger adaptive Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 equipment you may require...
Page 401: Roadside Assistance
Maps include points of interest and a list of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a list of hotels along the route that are discounted through affiliation with “Quest International.”...
Page 402: Canadian Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance services listed are available holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside to retail and retail lease customers operating 2001 GMC assistance, call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles contact your dealer.
Page 403: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation, a customer support Warranty service can generally be completed while you program for new vehicles. wait. However, if you are unable to wait GMC helps The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail minimize your inconvenience by providing several purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the transportation options.
Page 404: Warranty Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Please contact your dealer for specific information about you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a availability.
Page 405: Reporting Safety Defects To The United
REPORTING SAFETY REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO DEFECTS TO THE UNITED THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT STATES GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should Motors of Canada Limited.
Page 406: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
1908 Colonel Sam Drive us. Please call us at 1 8782 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 8782), or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232 5172 8-11...
Page 407 2001 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 408 DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE AREA CODE GM-GMC-ORD99 *(Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.) are to make checks payable in U.S.

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