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2005 Chevrolet T-Series Owner Manual

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

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

.............................................. 1-4

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-18

Restraint System Check

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

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

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-3

.................................................. 2-4

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

.................................................... 2-25

......................................... 2-26

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-17

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-40

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-31

............................ 1-29

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

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

........ 3-21

..... 4-2

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

Service

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

Fuel

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

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

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

Cab Tilting

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

Noise Control System

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Other Service Items

Tires

...................................................... 5-59

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-68

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-77

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2005 Chevrolet T-Series Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Front Seats Service ..........1-2 ............. 5-3 Safety Belts Fuel ..........1-4 ............5-5 Child Restraints ........1-18 Checking Things Under the Hood ....
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Index CHEVROLET, and the CHEVROLET Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an...
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something that could with the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraints ..........1-18 Bucket Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-18 Center Seat ...........1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-20 Child Restraint Systems .........1-24 Safety Belts .............1-4 Top Strap ............1-27 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ....1-4 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-8 Seat Position ..........1-27...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats To tilt the seatback, turn the backrest tilt knob. The knob is located on the Bucket Seats lower cushion, on the outboard side of the driver’s seat and the Your vehicle has bucket inboard side of the seats. You can adjust the passenger’s seat.
Page 9: Center Seat
Center Seat To get more support in the lumbar area of your back, turn the lumbar adjustment Your vehicle may have a center seat. knob. The knob is To fold the seatback down, pull the lever, located on the located on the upper right side of the seat.
Page 10: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 11: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work In most states and all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a Aren’t safety belts for kids? crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
Page 12 If the vehicle hits something, it stops – right then. Then something will stop them. It could be the But nothing stops the people. They keep moving. windshield.
Page 13 Or it could be the instrument panel. With belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. Now, what if you and your passengers were to give that big vehicle a chance to deal with the force of the You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones impact, instead of you? take the forces.
Page 14: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Safety Belts This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident rules for smaller children and babies.
Page 15: Driver Position
Driver Position 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this Lap-Shoulder Belt happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 16 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 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.
Page 17 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 18 What is 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 19 What is 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 are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 20 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 21: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 22: Center Passenger Position
Right Passenger Position The right passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See Driver Position on page 1-9. Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a center seat, someone can sit in the center position.
Page 23: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 24: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 25 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 26: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 27 CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 28 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, This is necessary because a newborn infant’s and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 29 We know securing a child can present real problems in a medium-duty vehicle like yours. The only place CAUTION: where you can properly secure a child restraint is the center seating position, the place that has the lap belt only. But your vehicle may not have a center seating The body structure of a young child is quite position.
Page 30: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 31 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. with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 32 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 33: Top Strap
Top Strap Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether,” which can help hold the child restraint during a If your vehicle has a center seat, you can secure a child crash.
Page 34 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 2.
Page 35: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 36 NOTES 1-30...
Page 37: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Manual Transmission Operation ......2-16 Parking ............2-18 Doors and Locks ..........2-3 Hydraulic Brakes (Parking Brake Operation) ..2-18 Door Locks ............2-3 Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure ....2-18 Windows ............2-4 Parking Brake ..........2-19 Manual Windows ..........2-4 Air Brake .............2-20 Power Windows ..........2-4 Air Suspension ..........2-22 Passenger Side Door Glass ......2-5...
Page 38: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 39: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks A manual door lock is located above each door handle. Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it.
Page 40: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a Driver Side Passenger Side helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,...
Page 41: Passenger Side Door Glass
Passenger Side Door Glass To open this window, pull out on the latch at the rear of the window and swing the window open. When closing the window, push ﬁrmly at the latch to close completely. CAUTION: Never open the passenger side door glass with the ignition on.
Page 42: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Check and adjust engine and transmission ﬂuid levels often and be sure tires are properly Vehicle inﬂated for the load you are carrying. Ignition Positions New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate Use your ignition key to break-in.
Page 43: Automatic Transmission
Starting Your Diesel Engine Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat Automatic Transmission can damage your starter motor. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Notice: If the wait to start indicator stays on after Your engine will not start in any other position –...
Page 44: Engine Alarm And Automatic Shutdown
Cold Weather Starting If the system senses low engine oil coolant, the alarm and the low coolant warning light will come on. See Low The following tips will help you get good starting in Coolant Warning Light on page 3-31 for more cold weather.
Page 45 Manual High Idle System Exhaust Restrictor If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, there is an If your vehicle has this exhaust restrictor valve located in the exhaust stream. feature, the manual high The valve closes to provide back pressure to the engine idle button is located in the for the purpose of warming the engine quickly.
Page 46 When the engine coolant temperature is If your batteries do not have enough charge to start below 149°F (65°C) and the outside temperature is your engine, see Battery on page 5-41 Battery for more below 50°F (10°C), the exhaust restrictor will come information.
Page 47: Engine Checks Before Operating
Engine Checks Before Operating • If you have air brakes, the dual-needle air pressure gage should read at least 115 psi (790 kPa) for When you have started your engine, let it run for both service systems before you try to move 20 to 30 seconds before you put a load on the engine.
Page 48: Engine Coolant Heater
Notice: Do not allow the engine to operate at low 2. Find the cord on the drivers side in the engine idle for more than ﬁve minutes. This can cause compartment. low engine operating temperatures which can affect 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110–volt AC outlet. engine operation and reduce engine life.
Page 49 Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake There is an indicator light on the instrument panel, that will come on when the exhaust brake is active. See Exhaust Brake Indicator Light on page 3-35 for The exhaust brake is used to help slow the vehicle and more information.
Page 50 Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric Shift On the highway, with the rear axle in low range and the transmission in top gear, you may shift the rear axle Control to high range by raising the switch and releasing the accelerator momentarily. Reapply the accelerator If your vehicle has this feature, you will ﬁnd a label on after you shift.
Page 51 Overdrive Defeat CAUTION: If your vehicle has this feature, you can select to limit the transmission to fourth gear. This may be useful when operating at a higher Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle where operating conditions do not require ﬁfth gear.
Page 52: Manual Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Notice: If you increase the engine speed before the clutch is fully engaged, you could damage your Third-Gear Hold transmission. Always allow the clutch to fully engage before increasing engine speed. If your vehicle has this feature, your range selector has Six-Speed Transmission a 2-3 position.
Page 53 ® ® Eaton Fuller Nine and Ten-Speed match. When downshifting, accelerate the engine until the engine rpm and road speed match. Then quickly Non-Synchronized Manual disengage the clutch and move the shift lever to the next Transmissions gear position and engage the clutch. Clutch Brake (Vehicles with If your vehicle has one of these non-synchronized transmissions, it is naturally somewhat complicated.
Page 54: Hydraulic Brakes
Parking Hydraulic Brakes (Parking Brake Operation) CAUTION: If your vehicle has hydraulic brakes, it has a parking brake lever. The lever is located in the center console. Your vehicle may also be equipped with an automatic If you do not park your vehicle properly, it can transmission which has a center console shift lever.
Page 55: Parking Brake
Parking Brake If your parking brake does not hold the vehicle when applied, see your dealer to adjust your parking brake properly. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever all the way up. The park brake light will come on when the parking To release the parking brake, ﬁrst push down the brake is applied.
Page 56: Air Brake
Air Brake If your vehicle has air brakes, you will have this parking brake. It is located above the radio in the instrument panel. CAUTION: Pulling it out applies the parking brake. The park brake light will come on when the air parking brake When the yellow PARKING BRAKE and the red is applied.
Page 57 3. Hook up the trailer air system properly. If the air pressure drops below 60 to 70 psi (413 to 482 kPa), the primary brake light and warning 4. Get into the vehicle. buzzer will come on. If the air pressure drops to 5.
Page 58: Air Suspension
Air Suspension The switch to deﬂate and inﬂate the air suspension is located in Your vehicle may have the Hendrickson HAS Series the instrument panel. single-axle air suspension which is designed for a single-axle on-highway use. This feature is available in 19,000 lb (8 613.3 kg), 21,000 lb (9 525.4 kg) and 23,000 lb (10 432.6 kg) capacities.
Page 59: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 60: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly CAUTION:...
Page 61: Mirrors
Mirrors The vehicle may have convex mirrors that are curved which allows more to be seen from the driver’s seat. A convex mirror can make things look farther away Outside Manual Mirrors than they really are. Adjust the outside rearview mirrors so you can see a Outside Heated Mirrors little of the side of your vehicle, and the area beside your vehicle from a comfortable driving position.
Page 62: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Seat Storage Overhead Storage A storage compartment is located behind the seatback in the center seat. An overhead storage compartment is provided above each of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. To open push down on the inner button and lift the compartment doors all the way up to lock in position.
Page 63: Center Console Storage Area
To open, squeeze both sides of the latch. Center Console Storage Area There are additional storage areas for small items in the center console to the right of the driver’s seat. To access the compartment, you must ﬁrst pull down on the handle located on the passenger side to fold the seat all the way forward.
Page 64 NOTES 2-28...
Page 65: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-17 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Climate Control System .........3-17 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-19 Horn .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-20 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-21 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-22 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8...
Page 66 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-30 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Low Coolant Warning Light ......3-31 Indicator Light ...........3-37 Wait to Start Indicator ........3-31 Check Gages Warning Light ......3-37 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-32 Fuel Gage ...........3-38 Oil Pressure Gage ........3-32 Water in Fuel Warning Light ......3-38 Low Oil Level Light ........3-33 Air Pressure Gage ........3-39...
Page 67 NOTES...
Page 68: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 69 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Rear Reading Lamp Button. See Rear Reading K. Front Panel Release. See Lifting the Front Panel on Lamps on page 3-16. page 5-54. B. Cruise Control Button. See Cruise Control on L.
Page 70: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at also let police know you have a problem. Your front the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 71: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To tilt the column, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever on the left side of the column to unlock the steering column. The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the Move the steering wheel to steering column, includes the following: a comfortable location, •...
Page 72: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The turn signals are controlled by the multifunction (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To lever. change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel. To To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up for right return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction or down for left and release it.
Page 73: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers INT (Intermittent) TIME: Turn this band on the windshield wiper lever to set the delay time between wipes. The closer the band is turned to F (fast), the shorter the delay will be. The closer the band is turned to S (slow), the longer the delay will be.
Page 74: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about To wash the window, you 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot must have the windshield on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work wipers on.
Page 75: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control SET: Press this button at the end of the multifunction lever to set the cruise control speed. If your vehicle has RESUME: Move the band to this position to resume the this feature, the controls set speed. are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the...
Page 76 Resuming a Set Speed • Turn the band on the multifunction lever to the RESUME position. Hold it there until you get Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed up to the speed you want, and then release it. To and then you apply the brake or the clutch.
Page 77 Using Cruise Control on Hills Headlamps The use of cruise control in mountainous or hilly areas The multifunction lever operates the exterior lamps. is not recommended. (Exterior Lamps): Turn the band on the Ending Cruise Control multifunction lever with this symbol to operate the exterior lamps.
Page 78: Headlamps On Reminder
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on (Headlamps): Turn the band to this position to turn at reduced brightness when the following conditions on all the headlamps, together with the previously are met: listed lamps and lights. • The ignition is on.
Page 79: Marker Lamps
Marker Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness If your vehicle is designed for trailer towing, this button If your vehicle has this will operate the marker and clearance lamps. feature, the knob is located on the lower right The marker and clearance of the instrument panel.
Page 80: Rear Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps Auxiliary Power Jacks Your vehicle may have a If your vehicle has rear lamp button which is these power jacks, you located on the lower will ﬁnd them in the left side of the instrument console to the right of panel.
Page 81: Climate Controls
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Your vehicle may have an ashtray and a cigarette Climate Control System lighter located in the center ﬂoor console. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. To open the With this climate control system, you can control the removable ashtray, ﬂip open the top.
Page 82 To change the current mode, press one of the following A/C (Air Conditioning): If your vehicle has this feature, buttons: you can use your air conditioner by selecting one of the mode buttons, selecting a fan speed and pressing (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument the A/C button.
Page 83: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): Press this button to direct most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your some air directed to the ﬂoor outlets. In this mode, the windshield.
Page 84: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 2. Pull the tab and remove the ﬁlter. The passenger compartment outside air is routed through a passenger compartment ﬁlter. The ﬁlter removes certain debris, including dirt and leaves. Reductions in your climate control system performance may indicate that the ﬁlter needs to be inspected and cleaned.
Page 85: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays may be on your vehicle.
Page 86: 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 your going, about how much fuel is left and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-22...
Page 87: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both This gage shows the miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). safe operating range Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has for the engine speed been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) in revolutions per or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 88: Safety Belt Reminder Tone
Engine Road Speed Governor Safety Belt Reminder Tone This system controls maximum vehicle speed If your vehicle has this feature, when you turn your key automatically and reduces engine power until vehicle to ON or START, a tone will sound for several speed gets down to maximum governed speed.
Page 89: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light may be located in the If the airbag readiness light stays on after you instrument panel cluster, or start your vehicle, it means the airbag system with the auxiliary warning may not be working properly. The airbags in lights in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 90: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage Service Transmission Warning Light If your vehicle has an Allison automatic transmission, When your engine is certain transmission malfunctions will turn this light on. running, the voltmeter gage shows the charging This light is located with system voltage. the auxiliary warning lights in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 91: Range Inhibit Warning Indicator
Range Inhibit Warning Indicator If the BRAKE system warning light comes on, it means that the ﬂuid If your vehicle has an level in the master cylinder Allison 1000/2000/2200/2400/2500 series reservoir is low or there automatic transmission, a lighted bar under is another problem the current gear selected will ﬂash.
Page 92 Air Brake System Warning Light Both of these lights should come on brieﬂy every time you start your engine. If they don’t come on then, Vehicles with air brake systems have a brake system have them ﬁxed so they will be ready to warn you if warning light on the instrument panel.
Page 93: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System When the warning light comes on while you are driving, you should drive only as far as the nearest point of Warning Light safety and then stop the vehicle. Here’s a very important thing for you to know: This light should come on brieﬂy when you start CAUTION:...
Page 94: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light If your vehicle is connected to a trailer with anti-lock brakes, this light should come on brieﬂy, as a check, when you turn on the ignition. When this light comes on and stays on, it means there United States Canada is something wrong in the trailer anti-lock brake...
Page 95: Low Coolant Warning Light
Low Coolant Warning Light Wait to Start Indicator You have a low coolant This indicator, in the warning light. If this light center of the instrument comes on, your system is panel, will come on low on coolant and the when the glow plug is on engine may overheat.
Page 96: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Gage Service Engine Soon Light If this light comes on or ﬂashes while you are driving, two things may happen. First, you will not notice any difference in engine United States Canada performance, but your tail pipe emissions may increase. Second, your engine may not run properly or may The engine oil pressure gage, on the lower right portion stall without warning.
Page 97: Low Oil Level Light
Low Oil Level Light CAUTION: This light should come on as a check, when you Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If start your engine. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it the light fails to come on, catches ﬁre.
Page 98: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light Engine Overspeed Warning Light The change engine oil light If your vehicle has this should come on brieﬂy as light, it will come on if your a bulb check when you engine is operating at start the engine. If the too many revolutions light doesn’t come per minute (rpm).
Page 99: Engine Shutdown Warning Light
Engine Shutdown Warning Light Differential Lock Indicator Light If your vehicle has the If your vehicle has this engine shutdown feature, feature, this light is located this light will come on in the center of the when engine shutdown instrument panel. The light is active.
Page 100: Reduced Engine Power Light
Reduced Engine Power Light Highbeam On Light If the check engine and This light will illuminate reduced engine power when the headlamp high lights are on, the throttle beams are in use. may be disabled, and a noticeable change in the vehicle’s performance may occur.
Page 101: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Check Gages Warning Light Indicator Light This light will come on as you’re starting the engine, This light is located on the just as a check. instrument panel cluster. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on.
Page 102: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are four concerns of some operators. None of these shows a problem with your fuel gage: • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or Your fuel gage is located on the right side of your speed up.
Page 103: Air Pressure Gage
Air Pressure Gage Hourmeter Gage To access the engine hourmeter gage press the trip If your vehicle has air odometer button three times. brakes, this gage shows the air pressure for The instrument panel cluster displays the accumulated both your front and rear engine run time hours using the reconﬁgurable brake systems.
Page 104: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time AM-FM Radio Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile Press and hold the DISP button. Press the up tuning telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can button until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 105: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station BND (Band): Press this button to switch between FM or AM. The display will show the selection. (Tune): Press the up arrow to go to the next radio frequency. Press the down arrow to go to the previous radio frequency.
Page 106: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 12 stations (six FM and six AM) can be TONE: To adjust the bass, turn the control ring behind programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by the ON/VOL knob counterclockwise. performing the following steps: To adjust the treble, turn the control ring behind the 1.
Page 107 Using the Alarm Using the Wake-Up Timer The wake-up timer can be used to turn the radio on at a (Alarm): The alarm on the radio can be used to speciﬁc time, without the key in the ignition. activate an alarm at a desired time. 1.
Page 108: Radio With Cassette
Radio with Cassette Finding a Station BND (Band): Press this button to switch between FM or AM. The display will show the selection. (Tune): Press the up arrow to go to the next radio frequency. Press the down arrow to go to the previous radio frequency.
Page 109 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 12 stations (six FM and six AM) can be TONE: To adjust the bass, turn the control ring behind programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by the ON/VOL knob counterclockwise. performing the following steps: To adjust the treble, turn the control ring behind the 1.
Page 110 Using the Alarm Using the Wake-Up Timer The wake-up timer can be used to turn the radio on at a (Alarm): The alarm on the radio can be used to speciﬁc time, without the key in the ignition. activate an alarm at a desired time. 1.
Page 111: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape PROG (Program): Press both arrows at the same time to play the other side of the tape. An arrow will The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are appear on the display to show the tape playing direction. up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 112: Radio Reception
Radio Reception For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
Page 113: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-16 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 City Driving ..........4-19 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-20 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-21 Braking ............4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-22 Hydraulic Brake Systems .........4-6...
Page 114: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting Your Vehicle injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save Defensive Driving your life.
Page 115 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 116 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision have a lower relative percentage of body water increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.05 percent or above.
Page 117: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking CAUTION: Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, That is perception time. Then you have to bring up and judgment can be affected by even a your foot and do it.
Page 118: Hydraulic Brake Systems
This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to Also, the primary brake warning light may come on and cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear the warning tone may sound. This is normal because out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you the main hydraulic brake system and power steering keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following both use the power steering pump.
Page 119 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 120: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you This control lets you apply need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always the trailer brakes without decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to applying the tractor brakes. the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply You can apply the trailer your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 121: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should Your vehicle may have a traction control system that always leave the system on. But you can turn the limits wheel spin.
Page 122: Steering
Steering The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you Power Steering are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. If you lose power steering assist because the engine Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.
Page 123: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 124: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, are driving.
Page 125 • • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might wait your turn. But take care that someone is indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass.
Page 126: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If you have the Traction Control System, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have this system, or if the system is off, then an acceleration Let us review what driving experts say about what skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the happens when the three control systems —...
Page 127: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Since you cannot see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. •...
Page 128: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 129 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy CAUTION: (Continued) rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, After driving through a large puddle of water and even people walking.
Page 130: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps and your Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep marker and clearance lamps, if your vehicle puddles or standing water, water can come in has them —...
Page 131: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 132: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. 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.
Page 133: Highway Hypnosis
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be sharply. The exit speed for cars — but not larger aware that it can happen. vehicles — is usually posted. You should go Then here are some tips: more slowly.
Page 134: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Here are some tips that can make your drive through steep country safer: • Keep the vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads.
Page 135 • Know how to go uphill. Use lower gears. They help cool your engine and transmission, and you can CAUTION: climb the hill better. • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the roads in hills or mountains.
Page 136: 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 137 If you have traction control, it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to. You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow.
Page 138: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
• Remember, unless you have anti-lock brakes, if you Tie a red cloth to your mirror arm to alert police that brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you will just you have been stopped by the snow. slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and •...
Page 139 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery (or batteries) charged.
Page 140: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out...
Page 141: Tow Hooks
Tow Hooks Loading Your Vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, the hooks There is a vehicle speciﬁc GVW Rating label on your are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need vehicle that shows how much weight it may properly to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be carry.
Page 142 It also tells you the maximum weights for the front and Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). damage. Repairs would not be covered by your To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, warranty.
Page 143: Towing
Towing CAUTION: (Continued) Towing Your Vehicle • When the brake springs are manually compressed, you will have no brakes. Release your air-operated parking brakes CAUTION: manually only to tow the vehicle. Never drive the vehicle with the brakes released. To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
Page 144 Towing the Vehicle with the Front Bumper Here are speciﬁc towing instructions: Removed Towing Your Vehicle From the Front 1. Remove the front bumper. (Front Wheels Off the Ground) 2. Connect and lock the lift chains to the front axle, Before Towing outside of the spring anchor plates as shown.
Page 145: Rear Axle
Rear Axle Before Towing 1. Disconnect the propshaft at the rear axle. Block the wheels of the disabled vehicle. On vehicles with air brakes, release the emergency brake system by 2. Secure the propshaft to the frame or the compressing the brake chamber springs as outlined crossmember.
Page 146 Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear Releasing Air-Operated Parking Brakes (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) If your vehicle has air brakes, you could have a special Before Towing towing problem. If your vehicle has to be towed because of a complete loss of air pressure from both systems, the Secure the steering wheel to maintain a straight-ahead parking brakes will have automatically engaged.
Page 147 3. Remove the rubber 6. Turn the stud nut cap from the rear of clockwise several the chamber. turns to release the brakes. Follow the same procedure to release the other brake or brakes. 4. Put the release stud, nut and ﬂat washer into 7.
Page 148: Trailer Connections
Trailer Connections Power Take-Off (PTO) Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package Your vehicle may be equipped with power Your vehicle may be equipped with an eight-wire trailer take-off (PTO). The PTO towing harness. This harness, with a seven-pin switch is located on universal heavy-duty trailer connector, is attached to a the instrument panel.
Page 149 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Cooling System ..........5-29 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Power Steering Fluid ........5-32 Two Safety Cautions about Engine Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-33 Fan Breakage ..........5-4 Brakes ............5-34 Battery ............5-41 Fuel ..............5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-42 Diesel Engine Fuel .........5-5 What Fuel to Use ...........5-6 Rear Axle ............5-47...
Page 150 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-59 Tires ............5-74 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-60 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-74 Wheel Loading ..........5-60 Finish Damage ..........5-75 Dual Tire Operation ........5-61 Underbody Maintenance ........5-75 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-61 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-75 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-62 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-76...
Page 151: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 152: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work Two Safety Cautions about Engine Fan Breakage If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can.
Page 153: Fuel
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Diesel Engine Fuel Winter Fronts, Grille Covers or Obstructions: Notice: Diesel fuel or fuel additives not Winter Fronts, grille covers or other add-on recommended in this manual could damage your equipment causing obstructions in front or fuel system and engine. Your warranty would behind the fan should not be used on this not cover this damage.
Page 154: What Fuel To Use
What Fuel to Use Diesel fuel may foam when you ﬁll your tank. This can cause the automatic pump nozzle to shut off, even though your tank is not full. If this happens, just wait In the United States, for best results use Number 2-D for the foaming to stop and then continue to ﬁll diesel fuel year-round (above and below freezing your tank.
Page 155: Very Cold Weather Operation
What Fuel to Use in Canada At a minimum, the diesel fuel you use should meet speciﬁcations CAN/CGSB-3.517-2000 (Low Sulfur Canadian fuels are blended for seasonal changes. Diesel) in Canada. In addition, the Engine Manufacturers Diesel Type “A” fuel is blended for better cold weather Association (EMA) has identiﬁed properties of an starting (below 0°F or −18°C);...
Page 156: Water In Fuel
Water in Fuel Sometimes, water can be pumped into your fuel tank along with your diesel fuel. This can happen if a service station does not regularly inspect and clean its fuel tanks, or if it gets contaminated fuel from its suppliers. CAUTION: If this happens, a water-in-fuel indicator light...
Page 157: Water In Fuel Light Chart
If the light comes on, use this chart to determine what Notice: If you drive when this warning indicator is action to take. on, you can damage your fuel injection system Water In Fuel Light Chart and your engine. If the indicator comes on right after you refuel, it means water was pumped into your Problem Recommended Action...
Page 158 To replace the element, do the following: If the water-in-fuel light comes on again after driving a short distance or if the engine runs rough or stalls, 1. Disconnect the element electrical connector from a large amount of water has probably been pumped into the bowl.
Page 159 For vehicles with cruise control, you can prime the 6. Use the palm of your hand to repeatedly press and vehicle and remove the air from the fuel system. The release the plunger (1) at the top of the fuel ﬁlter following procedure will show you how: priming pump.
Page 160: Running Out Of Fuel
Running Out of Fuel Filling Your Tank If the engine stalls and you think that you have run out of fuel, use the following procedure to restart CAUTION: your engine: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can CAUTION: cause bad injuries.
Page 161 CAUTION: CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 162: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Engine Oil Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in Checking Engine Oil your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. It is a good idea to check your engine oil level every time you get fuel.
Page 163: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil 1. If the engine is at normal operating temperature and the oil is warm, turn off the engine and allow If the oil is at or below the lower hole at the tip of the at least ﬁve minutes for the oil to drain back into the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil pan.
Page 164: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for these two things: • CI-4 or CH-4 Oils designated as API CI-4 or CH-4 are recommended for your vehicle. The CI-4 or CH-4 designations may appear either alone, together or in combination with other API designations, such as API CI-4/SL.
Page 165: Engine Oil Additives
• You should look for this on the oil container, and use SAE 15W-40 only those oils that display this logo. As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 15W-40 is ® GM Goodwrench oil of the recommended viscosity best for your vehicle. However, you can use grades meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 166: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km), or 150 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs ﬁrst, since When to Change Engine Oil your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
Page 167: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 168 When to Inspect the Engine Air How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Cleaner/Filter Locate the ﬁlter change indicator (if equipped). If your vehicle is equipped When the change indicator turns black or is in the with a ﬁlter change red/orange “change”...
Page 169 To inspect or replace the ﬁlter and reset the indicator (if equipped), do the following: CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres.
Page 170: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check When to Check A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is level is when the engine oil is checked. See your checked.
Page 171: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid When to Check and What to Use To add transmission ﬂuid, do the following: The hydraulic clutch ﬂuid reservoir is located behind 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. the front panel on the 2. Add ﬂuid at the ﬁller plug hole. Add only enough driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 172: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles not need to add anything else.
Page 173: Checking Coolant
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. CAUTION: The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the other parts.
Page 174: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL The surge tank pressure cap is located behind the cab coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the on the driver’s side of the vehicle. engine is cool.
Page 175: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine You will ﬁnd an engine coolant temperature warning gage, as well as a low coolant warning light, on CAUTION: your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30 and Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-31 for more information.
Page 176: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. Your Engine 3. If climbing a hill, downshift to raise engine and An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can fan speeds.
Page 177: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If your vehicle has air conditioning, the If you do, you can be burned. auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
Page 178: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the COLD FULL mark, add a Adding only plain water to your cooling ® 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL system can be dangerous.
Page 179 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 180: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-5 to determine when to check your power steering ﬂuid. How To Check Power Steering Fluid Check your power steering ﬂuid only when the engine is warm. If the engine is not warm, you probably will not get an accurate reading.
Page 181: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid If your power steering ﬂuid level is low, this can cause the brake or service brake soon warning lights to come on. If either light remains on after you have added Open the cap with the power steering ﬂuid to the proper level, then shut off washer symbol on it.
Page 182: Brakes
Brakes Checking Brake Fluid Apply the brake pedal several times with the ignition off. Brake Fluid Then clean one of the reservoir caps and the area around the cap, and remove it. If your vehicle has hydraulic brakes, there’s a The ﬂuid level should be brake master cylinder.
Page 183: What To Add
What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake Use the proper ﬂuid listed in your Maintenance system parts. For example, just a few drops of Schedule. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your container only.
Page 184: Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Pedal Travel system — for example, when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in — be sure you get See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to new approved GM replacement parts. If you do not, normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in your brakes may no longer work properly.
Page 185: Air Dryer
Air Dryer Electric Air Compressor If your vehicle has air brakes, it will have an air dryer. Your vehicle may have an electric air compressor. This This collects and removes dirt, moisture, or other foreign compressor is used to run options that require matter from the air prior to entering the brake system.
Page 186 Chassis Lubrication 5-38...
Page 187 Item Number Item Remarks Brake Camshaft*** One ﬁtting each (apply sparingly). Brake Caliper Rails$ For caliper rails, apply Aero Shell #5 Lubricant. Steering Column Slip Joint** One ﬁtting. Steering Drag Link Ends One ﬁtting each end. Steering Column U-Joints One ﬁtting each joint. Pivot Points and Hinges Apply chassis lubricant.
Page 188 Item Number Item Remarks Transmission-Automatic*,**,† Check ﬂuid level. One ﬁtting each joint; lubricate with Propshaft Slip Joints GM Part No. 1051344 Wheel Bearing Lubricant. One ﬁtting each joint (1480 and 1550 Series); lubricate with GM Part No. 1051344 Wheel Bearing Propshaft U-joints Lubricant.
Page 189: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or Your vehicle has one or more maintenance free more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the batteries. When it is time for a new battery, be sure it battery.
Page 190: Jump Starting
Jump Starting 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery (or batteries) with a negative ground system. If your batteries have run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt your vehicle.
Page 191 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could CAUTION: be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. Using a match near a battery can cause battery 3.
Page 192 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote Fans or other moving engine parts can injure positive (+) terminal you badly. Keep your hands away from moving if the vehicle has one. parts once the engine is running.
Page 193 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the 9. Connect the other end negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a of the negative (−) remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from Do not let the other end touch anything until the the dead battery, but...
Page 194 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and the following: damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the covered by your warranty.
Page 195: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-5. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through deep water that is higher than the front or rear axle, water may enter the axle housing and cause the axle lubricant to break down.
Page 196: Rear Axle Shift Motor
Rear Axle Shift Motor Cab Tilting When to Check and Change Fluid Before You Tilt the Cab If you have an optional air-shift two-speed, controlled Most ﬂuids and lubricants requiring regular checking can traction, or locking differential type rear axle, a good time be accessed at the back of the cab.
Page 197: Tilting The Cab
Tilting the Cab To tilt the cab, do the following: 1. Locate the lever pin at the rear of the cab, on the passenger’s side. 2. Turn the lever pin so that the tab is aligned with the slot. Remove the lever pin.
Page 198 4. Pull the secondary latch lever to release the hook from the catch at the back of the cab. 5. Using the handle located at the bottom of the cab at the back, tilt the cab forward. 5-50...
Page 199 6. Tilt the cab all the way forward until the cab CAUTION: support under the cab locks fully. A. Safety Lock Pin A cab not properly locked in the tilted position could fall, causing serious injury. To ensure B. Cab Support that the cab is securely locked in position and will not move, the safety lock pin (A) must always be inserted into the cab support (B)
Page 200: Lowering The Cab
Lowering the Cab 2. Squeeze the lever on the cap support to release the detent. When the cab is ready to be lowered, follow the instructions below carefully. Before lowering the cab, be sure all ﬁller caps ar on properly. 1.
Page 201 5. Reinstall the pin and turn it to keep the primary tilt lever from moving downward. CAUTION: 3. Using the handle located at the bottom of the cab toward the back, lower the cab until the hook catches and the cab is held down. An unsecured cab could move suddenly 4.
Page 202: Lifting The Front Panel
Lifting the Front Panel 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the panel at the center. To access the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and the Use the prop rod clutch ﬂuid reservoir, the front panel must be lifted. to hold the panel open.
Page 203: Noise Control System
Noise Control System Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. Insulation: Tampering with Noise Control • Removal of the noise shields or any underhood System Prohibited insulation. The following information relates to compliance with Engine: federal noise emission standards for vehicles with •...
Page 204: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See Wiper Blade Check under At Least Twice a Year on page 6-24 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 205: Other Service Items
Other Service Items Primary Fuel Filter and Water Separator Fuel Filter Your vehicle may have this Your fuel ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment on spin-on ﬁlter. It is located the driver’s side of the vehicle, or along the driver’s on the driver’s side side frame rail.
Page 206: Front Wheel Bearings With Oil-Filled Hubs
Secondary Fuel Filter and Heater Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs Your vehicle may have this spin-on ﬁlter and fuel heater. It is mounted on the left side of the engine. Notice: If you drive your vehicle through deep water that is higher than the front or rear axle, water may enter the axle housing and cause the axle lubricant to break down.
Page 207: Tires
If there isn’t, clean the rubber ﬁll plug in the center of the glass, and then remove it. Be careful not to CAUTION: allow any dirt or water to get into the oil. Add enough of the recommended oil to bring it up to the level mark that you’ll see on the glass.
Page 208: How To Check
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The GVW Rating label, which is on the driver’s door frame, shows the correct inﬂation pressures for Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire your tires when they’re cold.
Page 209: Dual Tire Operation
Dual Tire Operation When It Is Time for New Tires When the vehicle is new, check the wheel nut tightness Replace your tires when the tread depth is down on all wheels with a torque wrench after your ﬁrst to 1/8 of an inch (3.2 mm) for the front tires, or 100 miles (160 km) and then 1,000 miles (1 600 km) after 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm) for a rear tire.
Page 210: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Tightening the Wheel Nuts When you replace tires, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. CAUTION: Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned at the Wheel nuts that are not tight can work loose.
Page 211 First, use these pictures to decide what kind of wheels Then, follow the steps below for the wheels you have. you have. Hub-Piloted Wheels, 8-Hole or 10-Hole The studs and nuts used with these wheels have right-hand threads. 1. With intermittent pilot pads, position a pad at 12 o’clock to center the wheel and reduce run-out.
Page 212 5. Oil the surfaces between the nuts and washers. Do not oil the studs or the threads of the nut. 6. Tighten the nuts to 400 lb ft (542 Y) if an 8-hole stud or 480 lb ft (650 Y) if a 10-hole stud, using the following diagrams.
Page 213 CAUTION: CAUTION: If wheel studs are damaged, they can break. If Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to all the studs on a wheel broke, the wheel could which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts come off and cause a crash.
Page 214: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, replace the wheel. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Without the correct wheel, you may not be able to stop properly, and you could have other Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Page 215: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by CAUTION: steering the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 216: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Your truck, when new, did not include tire changing equipment or a place to store a tire in the vehicle. Few drivers of these vehicles have the necessary equipment Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. aboard to be able to change a ﬂat tire safely. For Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match example, you would need a truck jack that can lift is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the...
Page 217: Fabric/Carpet
• Do not use any of these products unless this Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a manual says you can. In many uses, these will clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains damage the vehicle: are stubborn.
Page 218: Using Cleaner On Fabric
Using Cleaner on Fabric Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, affect the color of the fabric.
Page 219: Vinyl
Vinyl Interior Plastic Components Use warm water and a clean cloth. Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This surface ﬁnish.
Page 220: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to CAUTION: keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 221: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. needed.
Page 222: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum The vehicle may have aluminum wheels. or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, be covered by your warranty.
Page 223: Finish Damage
Finish Damage At least every spring, ﬂush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the the frame should be loosened before being ﬂushed. ﬁnish should be repaired right away.
Page 224: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Removes swirl marks, Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ﬁne scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface Description Usage contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Wax- Treated...
Page 225: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 226: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses Power Windows and Other Power Options The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker inside the motor and a circuit breaker or fuse in Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power the fuse block. If the motor overheats, the wipers will windows and other power accessories.
Page 227: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one of the correct value. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument can get along without, like the radio or cigarette lighter, panel fuse block and the maxi-fuse block.
Page 228 5-80...
Page 229 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Ignition Switch Auxiliary (Ignition ON) Cigarette Lighter Auxiliary (Battery Direct) Engine Control Module, Ignition 1 Driver’s Side Headlamp Transmission Control Module, Passenger’s Side Headlamp Ignition, Chime Headlamp Assembly Line Data Link Connector Heated Fuel Warning Lamp, Ignition Relay, Meter Transmission Control Module Blower Motor, Motor Relay, Identiﬁcation Lamp, Marker Lamp,...
Page 230: Maxi-Fuse Block
Maxi-Fuse Block Fuses Usage ST/TURN/HAZ Stoplamp, Turn Signals/Hazard When a fuse goes out, ﬁrst check the instrument panel Warning Flashers fuse block. If there are no fuses out, the problem IGN SW 3 Air Conditioner, Axle, Chassis could be in the maxi-fuse block. INT/EXT Parking Lamps, Dome Lamp, The maxi-fuse block outside of the cab on the driver’s...
Page 231: Relay Center
Relay Center Relay Block A Relay Block A Usage Power Window Power Main High Beam There are three relay blocks in your vehicle: Lighting A. Relay Block A Lighting (Low, High) B. Relay Block B Trailer Turn Signal (Left Headlamp) C.
Page 232 Relay Block B Relay Block C Relay Block B Usage Relay Block C Usage Air Conditioning Condenser Parking Brake/Daytime Running Lamps Off Air Conditioning Compressor Daytime Running Lamps On Heater Fan Not Used Ignition Accessory Parking Lamps/Daytime Ignition 1 Running Lamps Ignition 2 Fuel Filter (Heated Fuel) Auxiliary...
Page 233: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-28 for more information. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.0 lbs 0.9 kg Cooling System 32.0 quarts...
Page 234 Capacities and Speciﬁcations (cont’d) Capacities Application English Metric Rear Axle – Tandem DS404 (front) 31.0 pints 14.5 L RS404 (rear) 28.0 pints 13.0 L Rear Axle – Two-Speed 19060T; 21060T 34.0 pints 16.0 L 23080T 40.0 pints 19.8 L Transmission Fluid, Automatic 2400 Series;...
Page 235: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine Speciﬁcations Engine Type Firing Order 7.8L 1–5–3–6–2–4 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Part Number Oil Filter GM Part No. 94392475 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Donaldson P533930 Fuel Filter Racor (NWB) B32002 Primary Secondary Fuel Filter GM Part No. 94392474 (engine mounted) Pressure Caps GM Part No.
Page 236 NOTES 5-88...
Page 237 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-5 Introduction ...........6-2 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ....6-23 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-23 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Twice a Year ........6-24 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 At Least Once a Year ........6-27 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..6-28...
Page 238: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and Introduction recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and working condition. Any damage caused by failure change as recommended.
Page 239: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-7. This maintenance schedule is divided into four parts: “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 240: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service Services people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in In this part are scheduled maintenance services which Part C.
Page 241: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (6) (30) The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles occurs ﬁrst).
Page 242 15,000 Miles (24 000 km) Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (7) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter change indicator. If Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in occurs ﬁrst).
Page 243 22,500 Miles (36 000 km) Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (27) Check ﬂuid levels (or every 3 months, whichever Check air brake relay valve operation and check for occurs ﬁrst). (1) (5) leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, occurs ﬁrst).
Page 244 30,000 Miles (48 000 km) Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (27) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter change indicator. If Check air brake relay valve operation and check for necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter change indicator occurs ﬁrst).
Page 245 37,500 Miles (60 000 km) 45,000 Miles (72 000 km) Check ﬂuid levels (or every 3 months, whichever Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter change indicator. If occurs ﬁrst). (1) (5) necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter change indicator Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, at every engine oil change.
Page 246 Steering system service. (11) Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan service. (3) (17) Front and rear suspension service. (12) Shields and underhood insulation service. (3) (4) (18) Spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts service. (14) Rear axle air shift motor service. (9) Exhaust system service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 247 52,500 Miles (84 000 km) 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) Check ﬂuid levels (or every 3 months, whichever Vehicles Without Oil Life System Only: Change occurs ﬁrst). (1) (5) engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (2) Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 248 67,500 Miles (108 000 km) Exhaust system service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (2) (3) (15) Check ﬂuid levels (or every 3 months, whichever Wheels and tires service. (13) occurs ﬁrst). (1) (5) Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 249 75,000 Miles (120 000 km) Check air brake relay valve operation and check for leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter change indicator. If occurs ﬁrst). necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months, dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ﬁlter change indicator or every 300 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 250 82,500 Miles (132 000 km) Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (7) Check ﬂuid levels (or every 3 months, whichever Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (1) (5) occurs ﬁrst). (26) Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months, Air brake automatic slack adjuster service whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 251 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Cooling system service. Clean the cooling system ﬁller cap with clean water, clean the core, pressure Vehicles Without Engine Oil Life System test the cap and the system for proper pressure Only: Change engine oil and ﬁlter capability and inspect condition of cooling and heater (or every 12 months, or every 600 hours hoses and clamps.
Page 252 96,000 Miles (152 000 km) Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every 500 hours, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (27) Vehicles Without Engine Oil Life System Check air brake relay valve operation and check for Only: Change engine oil and ﬁlter leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever (or every 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine occurs ﬁrst).
Page 253 100,000 Miles (160 000 km) 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Inspect engine drive belt; replace as necessary. Cooling system service (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (2) (23) Change power steering ﬂuid (or every 36 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 254 Footnotes (6) = Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc † = The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. California Air Resources Board has determined that the Inspect caliper assemblies.
Page 255 (10) = Chassis Lubrication Service: Lubricate all grease (11) = Check steering system: ﬁttings in front suspension, front axle and steering • Look for damaged, loose or missing parts. Inspect linkage. DO NOT lubricate kingpin bushings with air the steering linkage relay rod and tie rod ends for pressure equipment;...
Page 256 (14) = Check spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts (19) = Wheel bearing service: for proper torque. See the service manual for torque • Grease type – Clean, inspect and lubricate sequence and speciﬁcations. When parts are replaced, with the proper wheel bearing grease at the torque must be checked and adjusted more often designated intervals or when hubs are removed.
Page 257 • (23) = Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system. Test air lines for leaks; tighten as needed. Replace See Part C: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on compressor ﬁlter. page 6-28 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean • Inspect air parking brake chamber for leaks and radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Page 258 (27) = Clean and lubricate air brake automatic slack (30) = Tighten the wheel stud nuts to the speciﬁed adjuster. Check pushrod travel and auto adjustment torque values at 100 miles (160 km). Thereafter, tighten operation. Have serviced if needed. them 1,000 miles (1 600 km) after each time the wheel is removed.
Page 259: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil Listed in this part are owner checks and services if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 for which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to further details.
Page 260: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Restraint System Check longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, Make sure the safety belt reminder light (if equipped) damp weather more frequent application may be and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors required.
Page 261: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Steering Check Be alert for any changes in steering action, abnormal front tire wear or steering wheel position. An inspection CAUTION: or service is needed when the steering wheel is harder to turn or has too much free play, or if there are strange sounds when turning or parking.
Page 262: Exhaust System Check
Exhaust System Check Lamps Check Be alert for any changes in the sound of the exhaust Check panel lighting, warning lights, indicator lights and system or any smell of fumes. These are signs the interior lamps. On the outside, check: license plate system may be leaking.
Page 263: At Least Once A Year
Fluid Leaks Check At Least Once a Year Check for fuel, coolant, oil or other ﬂuid leaks by looking Key Lock Cylinders Service at the surface beneath the vehicle after it has been parked for awhile. Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant speciﬁed in Part C.
Page 264: Part C: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part C: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Hydraulic (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Clutch System Canada 10953517) or equivalent part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. your dealer.
Page 265 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Refrigerant Oil Key Lock Rear Axle Shift (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in (GM Part No. U.S. 5416939, in Cylinders Motor Lubricant Canada 10953474). Canada 10953496). Chassis Lubricant Wheel bearing lubricant meeting (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in requirements of NLGI #2, Chassis Propshafts...
Page 266: Part D: Maintenance Record
Part D: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Miles/km Date Serviced By...
Page 267 Miles/km Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Or Hours 6-31...
Page 268 Miles/km Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Or Hours 6-32...
Page 269 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-6 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Online Owner Center ........7-3 States Government ........7-6 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Government ..........7-7 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 270: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your • Dealership name and location.
Page 271: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 272: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free From U.S. Virgin Islands: number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes 1-800-496-9994 to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed Fax Number: 313-381-0022 to the GM Medium Duty Truck Customer Assistance Center.
Page 273: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket Caribbean Islands/Countries driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 274: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects GM Medium Duty Truck’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with towing service for Reporting Safety Defects to the disabled vehicles. United States Government This service combines the efforts of trained telephone representatives with a network of GM Medium Duty If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Truck’s dealer services.
Page 275: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the Service Publications Ordering Canadian Government Information If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle Service Manuals has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair Motors of Canada Limited.
Page 276: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 277 Appearance Care (cont.) Instrument Panel ......... 5-71 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-77 Interior Plastic Components ......5-71 Air Brake ............2-20 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-74 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ......... 5-19 Tires ............5-74 Air Conditioning ..........3-17 Underbody Maintenance ....... 5-75 Air Pressure Gage ..........
Page 278 Battery ............5-41 Cab Tilting Brake Before You Tilt the Cab ........ 5-48 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6 Lifting the Front Panel ........5-54 Diesel Engine Exhaust ......... 2-13 Lowering the Cab ........5-52 Emergencies ..........4-8 Tilting the Cab ..........5-49 Exhaust Indicator Light .........
Page 279 Child Restraints Clutch, Hydraulic ..........5-23 Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-24 Control of a Vehicle .......... 4-5 Infants and Young Children ......1-20 Coolant Older Children ..........1-18 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-30 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Heater, Engine ..........
Page 280 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-14 Electrical System Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ..... 3-37 Add-On Equipment ........5-77 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-78 Diesel Engine Fusible Links ..........5-78 Exhaust Brake ..........2-13 Headlamp Wiring ......... 5-77 Fuel ............
Page 281 Engine (cont.) Fuel (cont.) Speed Limiter ..........3-23 Running Out of Fuel ........5-12 Starting Your Diesel ........2-7 Very Cold Weather Operation ......5-7 Exhaust Brake Indicator Light ......3-35 Water in Fuel ..........5-8 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-17 Water in Warning Light .........
Page 282 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Ignition Positions ..........2-6 Headlamp Wiring ..........5-77 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-20 Headlamps ............ 3-13 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ........5-60 Daytime Running Lamps ....... 3-14 Instrument Panel Flash-to-Pass ..........3-8 Brightness ..........3-15 High/Low Beam Changer ........
Page 283 Light (cont.) Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ..3-30 Lamps Wait to Start Indicator ........3-31 Dome ............3-15 Water in Fuel Warning ......... 3-38 Marker ............3-15 Locks Rear Reading ..........3-16 Door ............2-3 Light Loss of Control ..........4-14 Airbag Readiness ........
Page 284 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-32 Older Children, Restraints ........ 1-18 Manual Transmission Online Owner Center ........7-3 Fluid ............5-22 Other Service Items Operation ........... 2-16 Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs ..5-58 Manual Windows ..........2-4 Fuel Filter ........... 5-57 Marker Lamps ..........
Page 285 Passing ............4-12 Rear Axle ............5-47 Power Shift Motor ..........5-48 Auxiliary Jacks ..........3-16 Two-Speed Electric Shift Control ....2-14 Electrical System ......... 5-78 Rear Reading Lamps ........3-16 Reduced Engine Light ........3-36 Reduced Engine Power Light ......3-36 Steering Fluid ..........
Page 286 Service ............5-3 Doing Your Own Work ........5-4 Safety Belt Engine Soon Light ........3-32 Reminder Light ..........3-24 Publications Ordering Information ..... 7-7 Reminder Tone ..........3-24 Transmission Warning Light ......3-26 Safety Belts Two Safety Cautions about Engine Care of ............
Page 287 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-22 Tachometer ............ 3-23 Fluid, Manual ..........5-22 Tilt Wheel ............3-6 Service Warning Light ........3-26 Tires ............. 5-59 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....2-14 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......5-74 Transmission Operation, Manual ......2-16 Cleaning ............ 5-74 Trip Odometer ..........
Page 288 Windows ............2-4 Manual ............2-4 Wait to Start Indicator ........3-31 Passenger Side Door Glass ......2-5 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-21 Power ............2-4 Warnings Windshield Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-73 Other Warning Devices ........