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Page 2 Supplement to the 1995 Sierra, C/K Series, Yukon and Tahoe Owner’s Manuals This supplement includes the latest information at the time reserve the right to make changes in the product acfter that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada”...
Page 3 This information replaces the information found in the “Changing a Flat Ere” section of your Owner’s Manual dealing with removal o f the spare tire on vehicles equipped with an underbody spare tire carrier. After reading the following information, keep it with your Owner’s Manual for future reference. To Remove Spare Tire: The spare tire may be stored under the vehicle in Remember, never remove...
Page 4 For 4-DOOr Utility Models: A. Hoist Assembly Hoist Shaft C. Ratchet Jack Handle Retainer Valve Stem, Pointed Down Spare Tire Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. One side the ratchet has marking. Assemble the ratchet to the hook near the end ( a s illustrated) with the through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Page 5 Spare or Flat To Restore 1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position that the valve stem is pointed down and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across Attach the ratchet, with the end of the jack handle...
Page 6 Table of Contents Introduction How to Use this Manual This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.
Page 7 Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Thanks for choosing a Chevrolet product. We value you as a member of the Chevrolet family. We want to assure you of our continuing interest in your pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle.
Page 8 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. About Driving Your Tahoe As with other vehicles may result in loss of control or an accident.
Page 9 DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7. General Motors, GM, the GM Emblem, Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblem, Tahoe, and Suburban are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 10 How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
Page 11 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, this book will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 12 These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: Fasten Safety Door LocWUnlock Belts These symbols have to do with your lights: Master Lighting Turn Signal Hazard Warning Headlight Switch Direction Flasher High Beam Fog Lights Daytime Running Lights...
Page 13 These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wiper Rear Wlndow Rear Window Washer These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: 4 c c c y Battery Charging Engine Coolant Temperature BRAKE Brake Windshield Windshield Washer Defroster Ventilating Fan Defroster Fuel...
Page 14 other see: Here are some symbols you may Speaker Fuse Lighter Horn Hood Release...
Page 15 Notes...
Page 16 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats and down.
Page 17 Slide the lever at the front of the seat toward the passenger side to unlock it. Using your body, slide the seat to where you want it. Then, release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.
Page 18 Power Lumbar Adjustment As you press the back of the switch, you will hear air leaving the lumbar support in the seatback. Reclining Front Seatbacks Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the front of the lever and the seatback will go to an upright position.
Page 19 But don’t have seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Seatback Latches (All Except Base Level Bench Seat) The front seatback folds forward to let you access the rear of the cab.
Page 20 To return the seatback to the upright position, just push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, pull the seatback forward to make sure it is locked. Easy Entry Seat (%Door Uti/ity Model) The driver and passenger front bucket seat and the 60/40 split bench seat of your vehicle has an easy entry feature.
Page 21 To return the seat to its regular position, return the seatback to its upright position, then push the whole seat rearward until it latches. After returning the seat to its regular position, try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
Page 22 Easy Entry Seat (Suburban Second Seat) The right side of the rear 60/40 split folding bench seat, available in the Suburban, has an easy entry feature. That makes it easy to get in and out of the third seat, if you have one. Tilt the seatback toward the front of the vehicle by pulling the top of the seatback forward.
Page 23 Rear Folding Seat (2-Door Utility Model) If your vehicle has a rear seat, the seat can be folded flat for more cargo space. Before folding, make sure nothing is under or in front When the seat is folded, it will lay almost flat on the floor. The head restraint stowage bag is attached to the rear seatback, behind the load floor flipper panel.
Page 24 While the seat is in the folded position, hang the latch plate end of the outer passenger position safety belts on the hooks at the top of each retractor cover, out of the way. To return the seat to the passenger position, lift the seatback up with both hands and push it rearward until it latches.
Page 25 Rear Folding Seat (4-Door Utility Model) If your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat, either side may be folded down to give you more cargo space. Before folding, place the latch plate portion of the center safety belt in the center rest.
Page 26 After folding the seat cushion fully forward, pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is flat. To fold the seat, pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward.
Page 27 To return the seat to the passenger position, first remove the head restraints by sliding them out of the seat cushion. Lift the seatback up and push rearward all the way. Then, lower the seat cushion until it latches in position.
Page 28 Folding Second Seat (Suburban) 60/40 second seat, either side may be folded down to If your vehicle has give you more cargo space. Before folding, push the buckle portion of the safety belt down into the seat cushion pockets, out sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat.
Page 29 To return the seat to the passenger position, first remove the head restraints by sliding them out of the seat cushion storage tubes. Then, stow the head restraints by sliding them into the rear of the seatback. Make sure the posts go in all the way.
Page 30 Fold the load floor panels forward and latch them into the seatback. Lift the seatback up and push rearward until it latches. Then, lower the seat cushion until it latches in position. After returning the seat to the passenger position, return the head restraints to the top of each seatback.
Page 31 To remove the seat, fully open th vehicle. Then, hang the latch plate end of the belt on the hook at the top of the retractor cover, out of the way. .e rear load doors and enter the back of the Move the seatback release lever, at the right rear of the seat,...
Page 32 Turn the seat sideways and take it out of the vehicle. To put the seat back in, hold the seat sideways and put it into the vehicle. Turn the seat to the forward position and set it down, with the latches at the bottom the seat over the hooks in the floor.
Page 33 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or “air bag” system. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up.
Page 34 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.
Page 35 With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. The person keeps going until stopped by something.
Page 36 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts be trapped in the vehicle after an accident i f Won’t safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you unbuckle safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Page 37 Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up straight.
Page 38 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 And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 39 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-24...
Page 40 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-25...
Page 41 What’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-26...
Page 42 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-27...
Page 43 What's wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-28 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on...
Page 44 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR) This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, or air bag. Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: 1-29...
Page 45 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information. How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
Page 46 When should an air bag inflate? bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 12 to 16 mph (19 to 26 The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range.
Page 47 The air bag is designed need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need parts.
Page 48 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle I f I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the will it keep the air bag from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
Page 49 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
Page 50 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 51 Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 52 Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.
Page 53 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 54 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-Door Utility Models) Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 55 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 56 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
Page 57 Top Strap has a If your child restraint have an anchor installed, you can ask your GM dealer to put it in for you. want install anchor yourself, your dealer Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.
Page 58 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.
Page 59 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 60 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 61 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 62 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 63 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child 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...
Page 64 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender.
Page 65 Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 66 The model number on the replacement belt may be listed on the safety belt the way out to see this label. If you want to replace. Pull the lap belt all there is no model num6er listed on the safety belt, see your dealer to make sure you get the correct part number for the replacement belt.
Page 67 Notes 1-52...
Page 68 Features & Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in...
Page 69 If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining new ones. NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot if you ever lock your key inside. your vehicle to get in.
Page 70 Your Doors and How They Work Side Doors To open the door from the outside, pull the handle up and pull the door open. To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open.
Page 71 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors:...
Page 72 Open the tailgate by lifting up on the handle while pulling the tailgate toward you. Close the tailgate before closing the rear glass. After closing, make sure the tailgate is securely latched by pulling it toward you. After closing the rear glass, pull up on it’s handle Panel Doors To open...
Page 73 To re-engage the door check strap, just close the door and the strap will catch the pin. close the doors, close the driver’s side door first. After securely closing the door, close the passenger’s side door. Make sure both doors are latched securely.
Page 74 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: Power Door Locks (Option) On four-door models, the switch on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors From the outside: Use your key.
Page 75 Leaving Your Vehicie If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Keyless Entry System If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors from up 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Page 76 Operation To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button. If you press this button again within five seconds, all the doors will unlock. Press the rear door UNLOCK button to unlock the rear door only. Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors. The illuminated entry feature activates the interior dome lamps for 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned on.
Page 77 replace the batteries: 1. Insert a dime in the side seam of the transmitter housing, near the key ring hole. 2. Twist the dime to separate the two halves of the transmitter housing. Separate the housing, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put the new batteries in with the printed side down.
Page 78 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
Page 79 Ignition Switch start your vehicle. The key lets you turn the ignition switch Use your key to five different positions: ACC (Accessory): ACC lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. To get into ACC, push in the key and turn it toward you.
Page 80 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Page 81 Automatic transrnissiox Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission.
Page 82 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
Page 83 NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to PARK do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to when your vehicle is stopped. Turn your ignition key to RUN. Observe the GLOW PLUGS light. (This light may not come on if the engine is hot.) NOTICE: If the GLOW PLUGS light stays on, it means that your could have one of several problems, so you should have it...
Page 84 NOTICE: If you’re not in a n idling vehicle and the engine overheats, you wouldn’t be there to see the coolant temperature gage. This could damage your vehicle. Don’t let your engine run when you’re not in your vehicle. Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine) The following tips will help you get good starting in cold weather.
Page 85 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Follow this chart. Viscosity/ 32°F to 0°F Oil Grade ( O O C to -18OC) low-30 1 5 W 4 0 *The times listed are minimum times.
Page 86 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (-1 8 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 87 NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in‘? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Page 88 Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. With the ignition in the RUN position, you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P). If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you continue pressing the brake pedal.
Page 89 NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Page 90 FIRST GEAR (1) lower fuel economy) than SECOND GEAR (2). You can use steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t GEAR ( 1 shift into FIRST GEAR (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 91 THIRD GEAR (3), FOURTH GEAR (4) and FIFTH GEAR ( 5 ) Shift into THIRD GEAR (3), FOURTH GEAR (4) and FIFTH GEAR the same way you do for SECOND GEAR (2). Slowly let up on the ( 5 ) clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 92 While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the SHIFT light when you downshift. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Only: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the SHIFT light when the transfer case is in 4-LOW.
Page 93 Parking Brake To set the parking brake: If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake: If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes overheat.
Page 94 Torque Lock When parking, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. It may be difficult to pull the selector lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To find out how to prevent torque lock, see “Torque Lock”...
Page 95 If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) -not 4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock system.
Page 96 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 97 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R), turn off the engine, and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn’t.
Page 98 Engine Exhaust 2-3 1...
Page 99 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 100 Four- Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel drive.
Page 101 Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is normal. If the indicator light does not light up, or if the front axle light does not go out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. When your headlamps or parking lamps are on, rotate the thumb wheel next to the headlamp switch up to brighten, or down to dim, your transfer case indicator light.
Page 102 To shift into or out of 4-WHEEL LOW (4L)or NEUTRAL (N): Slow the vehicle to a roll, about 1-3 mph (2-5 k d h ) and shift an automatic transmission into neutral, or with a manual transmission press the clutch pedal. Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion.
Page 103 The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACC or RUN. Push the rear of the switch with the power window symbol on it to lower the window.
Page 104 Electric Tailgate Glass Release Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see the caution under “Tailgate Glass, Tailgate and Rear Doors’’ in this section. If you have an automatic transmission, your shift lever must or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work. With a manual transmission, you must apply the parking brake for the release to work.
Page 105 Horn ..bag equipped vehicles, press one of the horn buttons at each side of the steering wheel to sound the horn. On vehicles not equipped with an air bag, press the pad in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
Page 106 Tilt Wheel (Option) You can also raise it to the highest level you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Page 107 Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash.
Page 108 Headlamp High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers . . . 2-41 To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on.
Page 109 a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the start, wipers then let more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow.
Page 110 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 111 you apply When your brakes, CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.
Page 112 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose set your Cruise Control at the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going fater until you release the switch or apply the brake.
Page 113 To increase your speed less than half a second. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about I mph (1.6 k d h ) faster. To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second.
Page 114 Using Cruise Control on Hills well your Cruise Control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. If the steepness of the hill causes the vehicle speed to drop more than 15 mph (9.4 km/h) below the set speed, your Cruise Control will automatically disengage.
Page 115 To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Headamps and Vehicle Lighting Rotate the switch knob clockwise to the park lamp symbol to turn on: Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Clearance Lamps (if you have them} Taillamps...
Page 116 Headlamps-On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC. If you need to use your headlamps when switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACC, the buzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the park/headlamp switch all the way down.
Page 117 When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go your high-beam headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake. Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors.
Page 118 Underhood Reel Lamp To use the lamp, pull up on the lever and pull the lamp out. The cord will unreel as you pull the lamp. Then, slide the lamp into the holder. Press PUSH on the lever to hook the lamp into the holder.
Page 119 Mirrors Inside Mirror Electrochromic lnside Rearview Mirror with Compass (Option) Your vehicle may have an optional electrochromic inside rearview mirror. An electrochromic inside rearview mirror, when on, automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes an eight point compass display in the upper right corner of the mirror face.
Page 120 Compass Operation When the ignition is on and the mirror switch is in the C/M position, the compass display will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds. If, after two seconds, the display does (“N” for North, for example), there may be strong magnetic field interfering with the compass.
Page 121 3. Press and hold the CAL switch until the new zone number appears in the display. After you release the switch, the display will compass direction within a few seconds. Outside Mirrors Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors If you have electric mirrors, they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle.
Page 122 Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. Your visor may have a mirror on it.., .., , .
Page 123 Rear Window Wiper and Washer To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delay wiping, slide the switch even with DELAY in the center position of the rear wiper control. The wiper will cycle every nine seconds. To wash the window, push in on the switch.
Page 124 Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays NOTICE: If you store paper or other things that burn they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle. Do not store papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays.
Page 125 To remove a rear ashtray, if you have them, press down on the inside tabs and open the door fully. NOTICE: If you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Page 126 Center Floor Console Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, lift the latch handle and swing the door open. Your console also has a cup holder that swings out for the back seat passengers to use.
Page 127 Memo Pad Holder Cassette/Compact Disc Holder Your vehicle may have a memo holder attached to the front of the console. Use it to hold pads of paper or similar items. Your vehicle may have a cassettekompact disc holder at the front of the console.
Page 128 Instrument Panel Cup Holder Center Overhead Console Your vehicle has a cup holder in the middle of the instrument panel. To use the cup holder, pull the handle and slide the cup holder tray open. To close the cup holder, slide it back in the instrument panel.
Page 129 Garage Door Opener Compartment If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. To install the garage door opener, first open the compartment door by pressing the release button forward. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch.
Page 130 With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to push the PUSH button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust the position of the garage door opener and add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener operates properly.
Page 131 Sunglasses Compartment The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out. 2-64...
Page 132 Rear Compartment The rear compartment can be used to store a small item, like a book. Rear Seat Center Armrest If you have a 60/40 rear seat, you may have a center fold-down armrest. To see the armrest, pull the top of the armrest forward out of the seatback and fold it down to a level position.
Page 133 If you have a 4-door Utility model it has a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle, in the driver’s side trim panel. When closing the compartment, press both latches down and move the door to the closed position. Some models have a storage pocket on each of the front doors.
Page 134 Instrument Panel 17 16 1. Dome Lamp Switch 2. Lamp and Light Controls 3. Air Vents 4. Multifunction Lever 5. Instrument Cluster 6. Gearshift Lever 7. Audio System 8. Comfort Control System 9. Glove Box 10. Storage Tray Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle running.
Page 135 Speedometer and Odometer Tamper-Resistant Odometer Your odometer is tamper-resistant. The odometer between the numbers if someone tries to turn YOLI may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Laws vary as to the procedure that must be followed, so check with your state or provincial vehicle registration office, But generally, if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then must be.
Page 136 Tachometer NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer your engine or other parts could be damaged. Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine in the red area isn’t covered Warning Lights and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
Page 137 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come o n and stay on for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about 55 seconds.
Page 138 You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition RUN or START. Then the light should go out. This means the system ready. If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes o n when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly.
Page 139 The brake system warning light will also come on when you set parking brake, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 140 Water in Fuel Light WATER FUEL This red light will come on to warn you if there is water in the diesel fuel system. For more information on how this light works, see “Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System” in the Index. Service Throttle Soon Light SERVICE THROTTLE...
Page 141 Glow Plugs Light GLOW PLUGS If you have a diesel engine, instrument panel Glow Plugs light shows that the system is functioning properly and tells you when the engine is ready to be started. For more details, see “Starting Your Diesel Engine” in the Index. Low Coolant Warning Light If you have a diesel engine, you have show you it’s working, this orange light comes on for a few seconds after...
Page 142 Charging System Warning Light The red Charging System Warning light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working. After the engine starts, the light should go out. I f it stays on or conles on while you are driving, you may have a problem with your charging system.
Page 143 NOTICE: If’ you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Check Gages Light This orange light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine.
Page 144 If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this green light on the instrument panel. It will light whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. For more details about DRL, see “Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting’’ in this section. Shift lndicator Light This orange light, with the word SHIFT and the upshift arrow, is used on some models with manual transmissions.
Page 145 Turn Signal and Lane Change lndicator Lights The green signal indicator will come on whenever you signal a turn or lane change. See “Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator’‘ earlier in this section. Gages Fuel Gage Gasoline Engine The fuel gage, when the ignition have left in your tank.
Page 146 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
Page 147 Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 148 Voltmeter When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in the RUN position, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Page 149 Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. Cargo Security Shade (4-Door Utility Model) To use the shade, pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels.
Page 150 To put the shade in the vehicle, first make sure the shade slot in the holder faces rearward with the round surface facing down. Then, hold the shade at an angle and place the shade holder tab into the slot in the passenger’s side trim panel.
Page 151 Convenience Net If you have a convenience net, it is stored in a pouch attached to the spare tire cover on 2-door Utility and Suburban models. On 4-door Utility models, the pouch is placed in the storage compartment at the driver’s side rear of the cargo area.
Page 152 Luggage Carrier If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, and cross rails which can be moved fore and aft Tie the load to the side rails or side rail supports. Use the cross rails mostly for fore and aft stops.
Page 153 Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or strap it to your vehicle’s frame rail. bind or break when turning with the trailer, but not so loose that it drags on the ground. Store the harness in its original position. Wrap the harness together and tie it neatly so it won’t be damaged.
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Page 156 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your heater controls will look like this.
Page 157 The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting. Move the knob right toward the red area for warmer air.
Page 158 Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. Using the recirculation function can also help. See “Recirculation Button” in this section for more information. The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed.
Page 159 fuel economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest and can be used to keep “unwanted odors” and/or dust from entering the vehicle. When using the air conditioner, turn off recirculation after the vehicle reaches comfortable interior temperature. When the right knob on the control panel is between HEAT and DEFROST, the recirculation feature will not function.
Page 160 To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air conditioning system must be on. With the front air conditioning system off, the rear system controls can be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle. Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning) To operate the rear system using the front control, just turn the...
Page 161 To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the rear floor vents, move the switch marked REAR HEAT to the blower speed you want. The knob has three speed positions. To increase the flow of heated air, move the switch toward HIGH.
Page 162 Rear Window Defogger (Option) You can tell if your vehicle has this option by looking at the rear window. If you see lines running across the glass, you have elements which heat your window. NOTICE: Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the defogger.
Page 163 You can turn the defogger off at any time by pressing the button again. The defogger will shut itself off after several minutes, so that the glass does not get too hot. If the defogger shuts off, and the window still isn’t clear, turn on the defogger again.
Page 164 You can move the vents from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open. Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.
Page 165 Setting the Clock (Audio Systems with AUTO TONE System) The buttons used to set the clock are located below the AUTO TONE button in the bottom right corner of your audio system. To set the clock: 1. Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the display. 2.
Page 166 Lower Knob (TUNE-AM-FM) Turn it to tune in radio stations. Press it to change between the AM and FM bands. FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the front/rear speaker balance. SEEK Press the SEEK higher station. Press the SEEK button to cause the receiver to seek the next lower station.
Page 167 How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FM stereo audio cassette system works. Upper Knob (VOL-RECALL) Turn it to switch the system on and off. Turn it to control the volume. Press it to display the time when the ignition is off.
Page 168 P. SCAN (Preset Scan) pushbutton station. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press either SEEK button or the VOL-RECALL knob. “PSCAN” appears in the display while you are in the P. SCAN mode. Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations.
Page 169 PROGRAM To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the VOL-RCL knob. EJECT To remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio, press the EJECT button. If a tape is inserted with side “ I ” (or “A”) up, then the right arrow means that that side is being played.
Page 170 RCL (Recall) - Press this button to change between the clock and the radio station frequency displayed when the radio is on. Also, press this button to display the time when the ignition is off. TUNE - Press lightly position. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase frequency and counterclockwise to decrease radio frequency.
Page 171 Press lightly on the FADE knob to release it from its stored FADE out to the position and pull it clockwise to adjust sound to the front speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the rear speakers. Push the knob back in to the stored position when done.
Page 172 PROG ( 2 ) - Press PROG to go from one side NEXT (3) Press NEXT or SEEK direction. arrow points) to search for the next selection. A minimum three-second blank gap is needed for the player to stop at the beginning of NEXT will appear in the display.
Page 173 To Lock The System: Write down any number from 000 to 999 and keep it in a safe place. Turn the ignition to ACC or RUN. Turn the radio off. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until on the display.
Page 174 To Disable THEFTLOCK Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. With the time showing in the display, press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until "SEC" shows on the display. You are now ready to enter your secret code. Don't wait more than 15 seconds between any of the following steps.
Page 175 Upper Knob (PWR-VOL) Push it to switch the system on and off. Turn it to control the volume. SCV (Speed Compensated Volume) - Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the Speed Compensated Volume feature. As you drive, this feature increases the volume to overcome noise at any particular speed.
Page 176 AUTO TONE -Press settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard. Each time press the button, the selection will switch CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP, or JAZZ. The display will show which mode the receiver is in. To return to the manual mode, press and release AUTO TONE until MAN (manual) appears in the display.
Page 177 If the disc player is very hot, or if you’re driving on disc may come out or just not play. If you see the word Err the disc player is too hot Err go off the display. When things get back to normal, the disc should play again. If the disc comes back out, check whether: The disc upside down.
Page 178 When a disc is playing, the letters CD and the CD symbol will appear in the display. EJECT - Press EJECT to eject the disc from the player and play the radio. When the same or a new disc is inserted, the disc will start playing on track Dolby’...
Page 179 To Unlock THEFTLOCK After When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and “LOC” will appear on the display. Enter your secret code as follows. Pause no more than 15 seconds between steps. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2.
Page 180 Remote Cassette Player Compact Disc ATC System EJECT Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, first press EJECT.
Page 181 REV (4) - To rapidly reverse the tape, press REV and the tape will rapidly to the beginning of the reverse The radio plays the last selected station during REV. is active at all times with a tape inserted in the remote cassette.
Page 182 help avoid hearing loss or damage: 1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and NOTICE: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio sure you can add what you want.
Page 183 may prefer to use uses a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaner cassette will not cause thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. A scrubbing action cleaner cassette is available through your retailer (SPO #12344600). Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape is in good condition and the tape player is clean before obtaining service on your tape player.
Page 184 Your Driving and the Road Section Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up (See “Safety Belts’’...
Page 185 Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving.
Page 186 BAC by drinking three drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent.
Page 187 careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
Page 188 Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, have to decide Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another.
Page 189 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.
Page 190 To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. On vehicles with four-wheel drive, your anti-lock brakes work at all times four-wheel drive.
Page 191 signs Speed limit near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Page 192 Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 193 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 194 The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels spin.
Page 195 Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see “Anti-Lock Brakes” in the Index. If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road unless you’re on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun.
Page 196 You’ll find other important information in this manual. See “Vehicle Loading,” “Luggage Carrier’’ and “Tires” in the Index. Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises.
Page 197 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles.
Page 198 When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can’t control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns, or sudden braking.
Page 199 Here are some other things to consider as you approach Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you won’t have to make turning maneuvers? Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)?
Page 200 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here’s what you should do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards.
Page 201 Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift into reverse, release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill.
Page 202 your brakes and they won’t have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident.
Page 203 across incline, the much more narrow track width (the distance between the left and right wheels) may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover.
Page 204 Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to a low gear when you’re in mud lower the gear.
Page 205 Driving ln Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, don’t try it probably won’t get through.
Page 206 After Off-Road Driving Remove any biush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations After operation in mud or sand, These substances cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage.
Page 207 Night Vision No one see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision.
Page 208 less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 209 Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Page 210 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light.
Page 211 When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper If you miss your exit advance. back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion.
Page 212 There is something about along with the hum of the tires rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured.
Page 213 Know to go uphill. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. your Stay in own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
Page 214 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix correct. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles.
Page 215 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about freezing (32 O F ;...
Page 216 lf You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.
Page 217 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little 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 218 Power Take-Off (PTO) NOTICE: If you have a PTO that will exceed your vehicle, it could damage the transfer case or transmission. When having a PTO installed on your vehicle, make sure that it will not exceed 35 horsepower. Before using a power take-off, refer to the manufacturer’s or installer’s instructions.
Page 219 Using Transfer Case Mounted Power Take-Off (Manual Transmission) 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N). 3. Hold the clutch pedal down. If the vehicle will remain in the same place, shift the transmission into the highest gear. 4.
Page 220 Loading Your Vehicle SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CertificatiodTire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
Page 221 NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle-like go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or anything else-they turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. There’s also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual.
Page 222 Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your for important information about towing vehicle.
Page 223 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer do, here are some important points. There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police.
Page 224 Three important considerations have to do with weight: Weight of the Trailer heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important.
Page 225 After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires.
Page 226 Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes maintain them properly. Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system, but consider the following: Don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the trailer’s brake system...
Page 227 a trailer Towing requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 228 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring (included in the optional trailering package). The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, also flash, the trailer lamps will change lanes or stop.
Page 229 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Re-apply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5.
Page 230 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system, and adjustment.
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Page 234 Problems On The Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
Page 235 Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, push the button until the first click and release. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 236 NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your vehicle warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle, even if you have a manual transmission. And if you have an automatic transmission, it won’t start that way.
Page 237 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. save And it could your radio! NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 238 Connect the red positive vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive vehicle has one. Dead Battery (+) Don't let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive vehicle has one.
Page 239 Good Battery (-) Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 240 To wing Your Vehicle Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new, by adding such things like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things could be damaged during towing.
Page 241 Towing From the Front If you have a two-wheel drive vehicle, don’t have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels, don’t go more than 35 mph (56 km/h) or farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your transmission will be damaged.
Page 242 Towing From the Rear Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...
Page 243 NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 244 If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed back to normal idle speed after two or three minutes.
Page 245 NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service.
Page 246 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator. heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark, start your vehicle. 5-13...
Page 247 If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 248 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 249 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
Page 250 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 8.
Page 251 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant surge tank pressure cap B. Engine fan(s) C. Radiator If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 252 NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service.
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Page 254 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant. 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 255 4. Fill with the proper mix. Add coolant until you see a steady stream coolant coming from the bleed valve. 5. Close the bleed valve. 6. Rinse or wipe spilled coolant from the engine and compartment. 2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as you turn it.
Page 256 8. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan(s). By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 257 Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most every day driving conditions the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 258 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you’ll need is located in the rear cargo area.
Page 259 Spare Tire ZDoor Utility Model and Suburban First open the tire cover, if you have one. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take it, and the adapter, off the bolt. Take the tire out of the vehicle and remove the tire cover. Spare Tire &Door Utility Model Your vehicle’s spare tire is stowed under the vehicle in an underbody carrier.
Page 260 Jack and Jacking Tool Storage To open the jack cover on 4-dOOr utility models, push the cover latches down and remove the cover. To take the jack out, turn the wing-head bolt counterclockwise and take retainer off. Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of the box. Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves secured to the jack.
Page 261 Jacking Tool Storage 1. Socket 2. Jack Handle 3. Ratchet Jack 2-Door Storage 1. Retainer 2. Nut 3. Jack Secure in Vehicle as Shown All Models 4. Jacking Tool Storage Box 5. Jack Handle Extension Utility Model 4. Jack Storage Box 5.
Page 262 Jack Storage &Door Utility Model 1. Retainer 2. Nut 3. Jack Secure in Vehicle as Shown Jack Storage Suburban 1. Retainer 2. Nut 3. Jack - Secure in Vehicle as Shown 4. Jack Storage Box Bracket 4. Jack Storage Box 5.
Page 263 Spare Tire 2-Door Utility Model Be sure the J-bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown. 1 . Carrier 2. J-Bolt 3. Adapter 4. Spare Tire 5. Wing Nut 6. Cover 7. Pins J-Bolt 9. Use Upper Hole and Pin for LT265 Tire or Lower Hole and Pin for LT225/245 Tires 5-30...
Page 264 Spare Tire 4-DOOr Utility Model 1. Hoist Assembly 2. Ratchet 3. Wheel Wrench 4. Hoist Shaft The &door utility spare tire is stowed under the vehicle in an under-body carrier. Remember, never remove or restow a tire from an under-body carrier while the vehicle is supported only by a jack.
Page 265 Spare Tire Suburban Be sure the J-bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown. 1. I-Bolt 2. J-Bolt 3. Carrier 4. Spare Tire Spare Tire Stowage UP Marking One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side 5.
Page 266 Put the other end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access hole, the passenger side edge of the license plate. Be sure the wheel located wrench connects into the hoist shaft. When the tire has been lowered, pull through the wheel opening.
Page 267 Changing the Tire Attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension, if needed) One side of the ratchet has an Before you start, put the spare tire near the flat tire. Remove the wheel trim and loosen the wheel nuts. The next part will show you how to do these things properly.
Page 268 Removing Wheel Trim If the wheel also has a trim ring, use the wheel wrench to pry along the edge and remove it. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, use the wheel wrench and ratchet to remove them. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise, with DOWN facing...
Page 269 If the flat tire is on the the jack handle. Position the jack under the vehicle. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
Page 270 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 5-37...
Page 271 Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Position Front Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 272 Tighten Clockwise Tighten the nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index. Put the wheel trim back on. For vehicles with plastic wheel nut caps, tighten the caps until they are finger tight, then tighten them an additional one-half turn with the ratchet and wheel wrench.
Page 273 Stowing the Tire &Door Utility Model For a under-body spare tire carrier, stow the flat tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. To stow the flat tire: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down.
Page 274 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires.
Page 275 Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
Page 276 NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. 5-43...
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Page 278 Service & Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 279 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any servi-work you Index. NOTICE: If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it, your vehicle could be damaged. Maintenance Schedule Section 7 of manual, “Scheduled Maintenance Services”, explains the...
Page 280 Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
Page 281 You should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions. Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel Some states and provinces have restrictions on the purchase of diesel fuel for light-duty vehicles and require you to buy permits or pay special taxes.
Page 282 Canadian Fuels Diesel-powered trucks are now equipped with emission control systems that require the use of diesel fuel with low-sulfur (.05% by weight) content. Both low- and higher-sulfur fuels will be available in Canada. Only low-sulfur diesel fuels are available in the United States. It is important that diesel-powered trucks are refueled with low-sulfur fuel.
Page 283 If this happens, a WATER IN FUEL light will come water must be drained. Your Cfpder can show you hc WATER FUEL If the light comes on at any other time, use this chart. NOTICE: If you drive when this warning light is on, you can damage your fuel injection system and your engine.
Page 284 Hesitation or “flat” performance at high speed or during hard acceleration may be an indication of premature fuel filter plugging due to dirty or contaminated fuel. The filter element may need to be changed if this happens. See your dealer for assistance. To drain water: I .
Page 285 NOTICE: If there is water in your diesel fuel and the weather is warm or humid, fungus and bacteria can grow in the damage your fuel system. You’ll need sterilize your fuel system. Your dealer can advise you if you ever need this.
Page 286 3. Close the air bleed valve. 4. Turn the ignition key to START for 10 to 15 seconds at your engine starts. Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel Engines) If you want to change the fuel filter yourself, here's how to do it: First, drain any water from the filter following the procedure for draining water listed previously.
Page 287 7. Replace and tighten the ring nut to the top of'the filter head 8. With the air bleed valve open, turn your ignition key to START for 10 to 15 seconds, Wait one minute for your starter to cool. Do this until you can see clear fuel coming from the air bleed valve.
Page 288 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly.
Page 289 To take off the cap, turn Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise.
Page 290 Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located just to the passenger side of the center of the grill.
Page 291 Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly. Cleaning Your Diesel Engine NOTICE: If you spray or pour water or any other liquid on your engine when it is warm or hot, or when it is running, you could cause serious damage to it.
Page 292 To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean back in all the way. Remove When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add some oil. But must the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 293 The engine oil filler cap is located on the driver’s side engine valve cover. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”...
Page 294 You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: LIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE 011 FOR THE EXPECTEO TEMPERATURE RANGE. WEATHER + 1 6 + 60...
Page 295 DUTY HEAVY EMISSIONS RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL WEATHER " F + l o 0 t 8 Q + 6 0 + 2 0 ---7 0 - - - 1 8 SAE 5W-30 cola WEATHER...
Page 296 NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol. Failure to use the proper oil can result in engine damage not covered your warranty. GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 297 What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer‘? Don’t 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 298 To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind.
Page 299 The engine oil filler cap is located on a filler tube at the front of the engine. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. Whaf Kind of Oil to Use Look for these two things: CF-LC/SH...
Page 300 DIESEL ENGINES RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY 6RADE ENGINE OILS SELECT THE SAE ORADE OIL BASED O N WEATHER / O F COLD WEATHER SAE 15W-40 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 15W-40 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be colder than 32°F before your next oil change.
Page 301 This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil. You should look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that display the logo. GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 302 Air Cleaner To avoid the possibility of un-filtered air being drawn into the engine, make sure the air cleaner cover is on straight and the wing nuts are properly tightened. If there is an arrow on the air cleaner cover, it should point to the front of the engine.
Page 303 To remove the air cleaner filter on a gasoline engine or a 6.5 liter naturally aspirated diesel engine, turn the wing nuts to the left. Remove the cover and change the filter. To remove the air cleaner filter on a 6.5 liter turbocharged diesel engine, first remove the rubber elbow.
Page 304 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C).
Page 305 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
Page 306 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 307 Then, follow these steps: Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps. How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid.
Page 308 When to Check and What to Use See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. How to Check The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap.
Page 309 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Four- Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the...
Page 310 Lubricant How to Check If the level is below the bottom some lubricant. If the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch ( I 2 mm) below the filler plug hole.
Page 311 Specification 6038-M.” Use GM Coolant Supplement (Sealer) with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t need add anything else. NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered your warranty.
Page 312 Adding Cooranr To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to the HOT mark, or a little higher. To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank.
Page 313 Adding Coolant " To Check Coolant CAUTION: lbrning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure even a little when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 314 To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix when the engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index for the proper fill procedure. 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.
Page 315 Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your surge tank pressure cap is a unique 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap for use with surge tank cooling systems only. It must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the top tube of the coolant surge tank.
Page 316 Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
Page 317 Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 318 Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 319 To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels should be above MIN. If they aren’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done o n the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window.
Page 320 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
Page 321 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your vehicle does when it is new.
Page 322 Air Conditioning Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditioning system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability. If you think the system is not working properly, have your dealership check it out as soon as possible.
Page 323 Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn’t running. Sealed Beam Headlamps 3. Unplug and remove the headlamp. 4.
Page 324 Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could special care when handling NOTICE: Avoid touching the bulb or letting it anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when it contact with the bulb, clean it with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe...
Page 325 5 . Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn tight. 6. Plug in the electrical connector. 7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and tighten the two screws. Front ParkingYTurn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam Headlamps Remove the lamp assembly by swinging sliding...
Page 326 5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn socket. 6. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the bulb and turn the right until it is tight. 7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until locks.
Page 327 5. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the bulb and the right until it is tight. 6. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it socket to the right until locks. 7. Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and tighten the screws.
Page 328 5. Put the socket back into the side marker assembly and turn it to the right to tighten it. 6. Replace the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly and tighten the screws. Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lens. 2.
Page 329 Center High Mount Stoplamp (CHMSL) Rear Lamps 1. Open the tailgate or rear doors. 2. Remove the two black plastic plugs in the rear lamp assembly access holes. The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable. See your dealer for assistance. 3.
Page 330 6. Put in a new bulb and 7. Replace the bulb retainer. 8. Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten to use a magnetic screwdriver when installing the screws. 9. Close the tailgate or rear doors. Exhaust System To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive your vehicle if you notice: Engine misfiring Loss of performance...
Page 331 Engine Control Module System Gasoline Engines This system has an oxygen sensor air-fuel mixture at a proper level. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle. If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your oxygen sensor (OS) and three-way catalytic converter. Diesel Vehicles Below 8,500 (3 850 Kg) GVWR This system monitors engine speed and throttle position.
Page 332 Inflation lire Pressure The CertificationD’ire label which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, or on the incomplete vehicle document in the cab, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than a mile.
Page 333 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy. If your tires have too much air (overinflation), Unusual wear Bad handling...
Page 334 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the CertificatiodTire label.
Page 335 When it’s Time for New Tires You need a new tire if can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. You can see cord or fidbric showing through the tire’s rubber. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Page 336 Uniform lire Qualify Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test...
Page 337 Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires. While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet General Motors performance standards and have been approved for use on...
Page 338 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used Replacement Wheels...
Page 339 Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has LT265/75R16 size tires, don't use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. If you have a tire size other than LT26975R16, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the proper size for your tires.
Page 340 Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous damage your vehicle, too. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap...
Page 341 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container label.
Page 342 Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new.
Page 343 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly.
Page 344 Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have to be scraped off later.
Page 345 Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents.
Page 346 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts.
Page 347 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets.
Page 348 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NO. 1050172 16 oz. (0.4731) Chrome Cleaner 1050173 1050174 32 oz. (0.946L) Vinyl Leather 1050214 1050244 16 oz. (0.473L) Fabric Cleaner I050427 6 lbs. (2.72 kg) 1050429 1050729 8 oz. (0.237L) 105 1055 I6 oz. (0.473L) Preservatone 8 oz.
Page 349 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Page 351 Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. Tt’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information, and a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Page 352 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance problems. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index for more information.
Page 353 Fuse Block To remove fuses you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and have a spare fuse, you can “borrow”...
Page 354 Engine Identification Engine Type VTN Code Fuel System Wheel Nut Torque MODEL C 1500 K 1500, C-K 2500 C-K 2500 Cooling System Capacity ENGINE 5.7L 6.5L 6.5L 7.4L After refill. the level MUST be checked System” in Section 5. ‘$All quantities are approximate. Diesel Engines 6.5L Turbo Diesel...
Page 355 Crankcase Capacity ENGINE 5.7L 6.5L 6.5L 7.4L After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations” in Section 5. All quantities are approximate. ?Oil filter should be changed at EVERY oil change. Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE Gasoline/Diesel Utility Models...
Page 356 Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Engine Oil Filter Air Cleaner Fuel Filter Surge Tank Cap Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
Page 357 Fuse Block FUSE LEGEND GREEN 30AMP 0 2 0 6-80...
Page 358 Fuses and Circuit Breakers POSITION NAME STOP/HAZ T CASE CTSY GAGES W A C CRUISE AUX PWR CRANK PARK LPS AIR BAG WIPER 1 1 . HTR-A/C CIG LTR ILLUM DRL-FOG TURN-B/U RADIO BRAKE RADIO BATT TRANS CIRCUITS PROTECTED Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL, Hazard Lamps, Stop Lamps Transfer Case Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box...
Page 359 POSITION NAME Wiper Rear Wiper, PWR ACCY Pwr Door Lock, 6-Way Pwr Seat, Keyless WDOS ?Circuit Breaker Lamp and Bulb Data LAMP OR TRADE NO. BULB HEADLAMPS 2 Headlamp System (Sealed Beam) Low/High Beam 4 Headlamp System (Composite) Low/High Beam High Beam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR...
Page 360 LAMP OR BULB INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Roof Console Lamps'$ Door Courtesy Lamp LAMP OR BULB INTERIOR Four Wheel Drive Indicator Four Wheel Drive Shift Lever Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vmity Mirror '$Suburban Only LAMP OR BULB INSTRUMENT PANEL Daytime Running...
Page 361 LAMP OR BULB INSTRUMENT PANEL SIR (Air Bag) Safety Belt Warning Check Gages Indicator Malfunction Indicator (”Service Engine Soon”) Lamp Upshift Indicator Glow Plugs Lamp** Low Coolant Lamp**’ Water in Fuel Lamp** Service Throttle Soon Lamp** **Diesel only ?Canadian Vehicles only TRADE NO.
Page 362 Notes 6-85...
Page 363 Notes 6-86...
Page 364 Scheduled Maintenance Services IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVELAND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plun? The Plun supplements your new vehicle warranties.
Page 365 How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 366 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 367 more than If your engine determined by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as shown on the Certification Label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Once you’ve determined your engine type and, if necessary, emissions classification, you’ll need your vehicle. See Definitions for Maintenance Schedule I and Maintenance Schedule I1 following.
Page 368 Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Fuel Filter Replacement Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Every 50,000 Miles Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only) Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Spark Plug Wire Inspection Engine Timing Check...
Page 369 Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Spark Plug Replacement Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only) Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Spark Plug Wire Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection...
Page 370 At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Tire Rotation Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if Driving in Dusty Conditions Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive Only) Fuel Filter Replacement Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first)
Page 371 Schedule I 1 Definition Emissions O ~ I I J - Follow Schedule I1 Schedule 11 Intervals Emissions Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first) Drive Axle Service At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Tire Rotation...
Page 372 Every 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) Spark Plugs Replacement Every 50,000 Miles ( 8 3 Automatic Transmission Service Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Spark Plug Wire Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Evaporative Emission Control System Inspection Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve (EVRV) Inspection Schedu/e I Definition...
Page 373 Schedule I lntervals Every 2,500 Miles (4 000 km) Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first) Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if Driving in Extremely Dusty or Dirty (Off-Road) Conditions Every 5,000 Miles (8 000 km) Drive Axle Service...
Page 374 Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) Svstem Check Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Evaporative Control System Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (if equipped) Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection Follow Schedule I1 onZy if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Page 375 Every 50,000 Miles Automatic Transmission Service Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) System Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection (if equipped) Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed after 60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Page 376 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions 3,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 377 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle tluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
Page 378 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 379 Maintenance Schedule Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE...
Page 380 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions 21,000 Miles ( 3 5 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 381 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. 27,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,...
Page 382 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 383 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 384 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking."" DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 39,000 Miles (65 000 km)
Page 385 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions Miles (70 000 km) 42,000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 386 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.:'''': For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Page 387 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions 50,000 Miles ( 8 3 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Page 388 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Q Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 389 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*:$ DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 390 Maintenance Schedule I Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Inspect spark plug wires . An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks gasket for any damage.
Page 392 Maintenance Schedule II Light Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*#' For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE 22,500 Miles...
Page 393 Maintenance Schedule II Light Duty Emissions 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 394 Maintenance Schedule II Light Duty Emissions 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 395 Maintenance Schedule II Light Duty Emissions (Continued) For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** 50,000 Miles ( 8 3 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly...
Page 396 Maintenance Schedule II Light 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 397 Maintenance Schedule II Light (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.:k* For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Page 398 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed after 60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes Drive axle service: Locking Differential At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Page 399 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Corztrol Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 400 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*'k DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 401 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) If your engine has hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. This is Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Page 402 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 403 Maintenance Schedule Duty Emissions ~ _ _ _ _ _ ~ (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 24,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 404 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and corrosion. Clean or replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. If your vehicle has a thermostatically controlled air cleaner, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up.
Page 405 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions 27,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 406 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE 33,000 Miles...
Page 407 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 408 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 409 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
Page 410 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 411 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) Inspect accessory drive (serpentine) belt for cracks, fraying and wear and check belt for proper tension. Adjust or replace belt as needed. An Emission Control Service. Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
Page 412 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) such as Uses found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the.fZuid andfilter do not require changing. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change. Lubricate transmission shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 413 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 414 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking."" DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 415 Maintenance Schedule I Duty Emissions (Continued) Inspect fuel tank, lines, rails, injection assembly, cap and cap gasket. An Emission Control Service. ?Fuel filter replacement is not required. Inspect accessory drive (serpentine) belt for cracks, fraying and wear and check belt for proper tension. Adjust or replace belt as needed. An Emission Control Service.
Page 416 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy Duty Emissions The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 be performed after 60,000 miles Footnotes Drive axle service: Locking Differential At subsequent oil changes, check fluid and add fluid as needed. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Page 417 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy Duty Emissions 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 418 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy Duty Emissions Lvntinued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 24,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle...
Page 419 Maintenance Schedule II Emissions Heavy Duty 27,000 Miles Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 30,000 Miles (SO 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every I2 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 420 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 421 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy Duty Emissions (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATE ACTUALMILEAGE 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 422 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy (Continued) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 50,000 Miles ( 8 3 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 423 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy Duty Emissions 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 424 Maintenance Schedule II Heavy Duty Emissions (Continued) Check readfront axle tluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.‘k* Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Etnission Control Service. Inspect camshaft timing belt.
Page 425 Maintenance Schedule 2,500 Miles (4 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 426 Maintenance Schedule I 7,500 Miles (12 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 427 Maintenance Schedule (Continued) Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight. Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary.
Page 428 Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (24 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 429 Maintenance Schedule 17,500 Miles (28 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 430 Maintenance Schedule I (Continued) Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight. Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary.
Page 431 Maintenance Schedule I 25,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 432 Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (48 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 433 Maintenance Schedule (Continued) Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight. Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary.
Page 434 Maintenance Schedule 35,000 Miles (56 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 435 Maintenance Schedule 40,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 436 Maintenance Schedule I $2,500 Miles (68 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 437 Maintenance Schedule (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. 47,500 Miles (76 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,...
Page 438 Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 439 Maintenance Schedule I (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE 52,500 Miles (84 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 440 Maintenance Schedule I 55,000 Miles (88 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 441 Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 442 Maintenance Schedule I Inspect accessory drive (serpentine) belt for cracks, fraying and wear and check belt for proper tension. Adjust or replace belt as needed. An Emission Control Service. Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Page 443 The services shown in this schedule up be performed after 60,000 miles Footnotes Drive axle service: Locking Differential At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Page 444 Maintenance Schedule 10,000 Miles (16 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 445 Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 446 Maintenance Schedule II - Diesel Engines Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight.
Page 447 (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires” in the Index. Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE SERVICED 30,000...
Page 448 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Page 449 Maintenance Schedule 35,000 Miles (56 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr-ol Service. Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Page 450 Maintenance Schedule II (Continued) Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight.
Page 451 (Colltinued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” i n the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires” in the Index. Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Page 452 Maintenance Schedule (Continued) Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other components are tight.
Page 453 (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires” in the Index. Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 454 Maintenance Schedule II (Continued) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Check the crankcase depression regulator valve system for any worn, plugged or collapsed hoses.
Page 455 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 456 Once a Year At Least Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part Body Lubrication Lubricate all fuel door, body hood and body door hinges, rear compartment hinges, tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points, tailgate mounted spare tire carrier pivot points, latches, locks, and folding seat hardware.
Page 457 Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply both if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
Page 458 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 459 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these Make jobs.
Page 460 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Engine Oil (Diesel Engine) Engine Coolant Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Parking Brake Cables FLUIDLUBRICANT...
Page 461 USAGE Power Steering System Manual Transmission (RPO MG5) Automatic Transmission .Key Lock Cylinders Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Standard, Front and Rear Axle Differential, Locking Transfer Case Column Shift Lever and Propeller Shaft Windshield Washer Solvent FLUIDLUBRICANT...
Page 462 USAGE Propeller Shaft SplineKJniversal Joint Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor b. Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Squeaks Gas Line FLUIDLUBRICANT...
Page 463 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 464 Record Maintenance 7-101...
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Page 466 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: The Customer Satisfaction...
Page 467 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have...
Page 468 General Motors reserves the right and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful.
Page 469 AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.
Page 470 Oshawa, Ontario L l H 8P7 Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet has established the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV USA (1-800-243-8872).
Page 471 Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management. Basic Care and Courtesy Cure the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
Page 472 Telephone number where Vehicle mileage Description of the problem For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 emergency services.
Page 473 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: ..United States .
Page 474 Index Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”) Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”) Readiness Light (See “Lights”) Air Cleaner (See “Engine-Air Cleaner”) Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”) ............Antenna Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”) .
Page 475 Bulb Replacement Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Composite Headlamps Front Park Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Front Park Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam ..........HalogenBulbs .
Page 476 ..........ConvenienceNet Coolant (See “Engine”) Cooling System Capacity...
Page 477 Eiectrical System ......... . . Add-On Equipment Engine Adding Coolant...
Page 478 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ........... FuelGage .
Page 479 ......... Key Lock Cylinders .
Page 480 ........... . . Outside .
Page 481 ..........Replacementparts Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government (See “Safety Defects”) .
Page 482 ............Seats .
Page 483 ............
Page 484 Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps NutTighteningSequence ..........NutTorque .
Page 485 Notes...
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