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  • Page 3 Supplement to the 1996 Express and Savana uwner’s Manual This supplement includes the latest inforrnation at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes in the product afer that time withoutfirther notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors o f Canada ”for General Motors wherever it appears in this manual.

  • Page 4: Removing The Rear Seat

    This information replaces the “Removing the Rear Seat and “Replacing the Rear Seat” portion located in Section 1 in your owner’s manual. Removing the Rear Seat 1. Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.
  • Page 5 Locate the red handle on the inboard side of the seat base, rotate the red handle up. 4. Once the red handle is rotated up, pull the handle to remove the locking pin. 5. Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided.
  • Page 7 Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule This section tells you when Customer Assistance Information tells you This section contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives Index Here’s an alphabetical listing something you want read.

  • Page 8: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual

    CHEVROLET GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name EXPRESS are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.

  • Page 9: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual Many people W d their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    You will also find with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.’’ Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 11 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. These symbols For example, these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...

  • Page 12: Model Reference

    Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger Van Cargo Van Cab and Chassis...

  • Page 13: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should nut do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats take them out and put them back in.
  • Page 14 The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever at the front the seat. adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your ’...

  • Page 15: Reclining Seatbacks

    can use these switches to move the seat where you want To raise the seat, move the center knob up. lower the. seat, move the center knob down. To move the seat forward, move the center knob toward the right. To move the seat rearward, move the center knob toward the left.
  • Page 16 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.

  • Page 17: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed some on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up so that the top of the restraint is closest to the your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Rear Seats CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly can...
  • Page 18 Removing the Rear Seat I . Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. To this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt end release buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.
  • Page 19 Replacing the Rear Seat 1. Position the seat into the open slots in both rails. Make sure that the latch levers at the front of the seat are in the up position. 2. Roll the seat to the set location and lock into place. 3.

  • Page 20: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone of the how to use This part manual tells you properly. It also tells some things with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. CAUTION: , / 1 \ Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.

  • Page 21: Why Safety Belts Work

    Why Safety Belts Work you ride in or on anything, When goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. you go as fast as Put someone on it.
  • Page 22 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-10 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield...
  • Page 23 or the instrument panel . . . or the safety belts! 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.

  • Page 24: About Safety Belts And The Answers

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

  • Page 25: Driver Position

    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults is only This part for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to safety belts and children. And there are different for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
  • Page 26 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
  • Page 27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, 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 28 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
  • Page 29 What's wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 30 &: What’s wrong with this? &, CAb I’ION: . - . You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
  • Page 31 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTICU: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move increase the chance Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
  • Page 32 &.’ What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

  • Page 33: Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Sir) System

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. 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.
  • Page 34 If it says SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part but there is right front passenger seat, has an air bag for the driver only. it doesn’t say SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the middle part of the steering wheel, your vehicle doesn’t have air bags. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if...
  • Page 35 If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger, please read this: CAUTION: An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called “Children”...

  • Page 36: How The Air Bag System Works

    How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag the middle of the steering wheel. is in 1-24 The right front passenger’s air bag is in panel on the passenger’s side. the instrument...
  • Page 37 Don’t put anything on, attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. And don’t hang anything from the assist handle on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 38 How does an air bag restrain? frontal or moderate to severe near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.

  • Page 39: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

    Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system.

  • Page 40: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle &.” If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the 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...

  • Page 41: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like 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, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

  • Page 42: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

    Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1-30 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2.
  • Page 43 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
  • Page 44 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

  • Page 45: Center Passenger Position

    Center Passenger Position Lap Belt your vehicle has 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 46: Smaller Children And Babies

    To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. -Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
  • Page 47 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so CAUTION: (Continued) heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. will suddenly become a 240-lb.
  • Page 48 Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) A very young child’s hip bones are regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries.

  • Page 49: Child Restraints

    CAUTIOPT. ipontinuedi a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby only 25 km/h), 240-lb. (110 kg) force on will suddenly become would your arms. The baby be almost impossible hold. Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle.

  • Page 50: Top Strap

    Where to. Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, never- put rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here's why: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the passenger's inflates.

  • Page 51: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2.
  • Page 52 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-40 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7.

  • Page 53: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position

    Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position You’ll using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling along belt.

  • Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position

    4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the Make sure the release button is belt. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6.
  • Page 55 If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, n.ever put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag.
  • Page 56 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-44...

  • Page 57: Larger Children

    7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. 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.
  • Page 58 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they 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.
  • Page 59 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.

  • Page 60: Safety Belt Extender

    Safety Belt Extender the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat extender will be long enough for you.
  • Page 61 NOTES 1-49...
  • Page 62 NOTES 1-50...

  • Page 63: Section 2 Features And Controls

    Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly you have a problem.
  • Page 64 Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. lose your key, your dealer will be able to you ever assist with obtaining a new one. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.

  • Page 65: Door Locks

    Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocke door when you slow down or stop your vehicle This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.

  • Page 66: Child Security Locks

    Child Security Locks Child security locks are located on the passenger side rear cargo door, the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60/40 side swing out door. With this feature, you can Printed In U.S.A. to normal operation. Rear Cargo Door Move the button to the left to engage the...

  • Page 67: Operation

    Keyless Entry SysteeJ If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock to 30 feet (9 your doors from up m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.

  • Page 68: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle

    Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched.

  • Page 69: Your Doors And How They Work

    Your Doors and How They Work Front Doors open the door from the outside, pull the handle and pull the door open. To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward you and push the door open. 60140 Swing-Out Side Door To open the “60”...
  • Page 70 To open the “40” (rear) portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. To close “40” (rear) door first. the side doors, close the Then close the “60” (front) door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed.
  • Page 71 To close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When the door slides completely, shut with the side of the body. To open the sliding door from inside, pull the handle and slide door toward the rear of the vehicle.

  • Page 72: Rear Doors

    To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position. Make sure the door is completely shut before driving your vehicle. 2-10 Rear Doors To open the rear doors from the outside, open the passenger side rear door first.
  • Page 73 open the driver side rear door, pull the latch release lever at the inside edge of the door. Both rear doors can be opened past opening doors past first detent (90 degrees open), then opening fully. To close the rear doors, close driver side rear door first.

  • Page 74: Key In The Ignition

    Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves...

  • Page 75: Ignition Switch

    New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t1 drive at any one speed slow for the first 500 miles -(SO4 km).7...

  • Page 76: Starting Your Gasoline Engine

    LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. only You will be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
  • Page 77 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key, The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.

  • Page 78: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)

    Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F 1 SOC) 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 m i n i m u m of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

  • Page 79: Automatic Transmission Operation

    Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of the PARK (P) position.
  • Page 80 If you cannot shift out of PARK the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you continue pressing the brake pedal. ’ Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you still cannot shift the shift lever out of PARK (P), see “Shifting Out of PARK (P)”...
  • Page 81 DRIVE (D): This position for normal driving. need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about mph (56 k d h ) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

  • Page 82: Locking Rear Axle

    Locking Rear Axle If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
  • Page 83 NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. Always check to be sure your parking brake is fully released before you drive.
  • Page 84 Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: as it will go. Move the lever up as 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. I f you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

  • Page 85: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running

    Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.

  • Page 86: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-24 Engine Exhaust CAU‘- ION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.

  • Page 87: Running Your Engine While You're Parked

    Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But ever have to, here are some things to Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).

  • Page 88: Manual Windows

    Windows Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors. 2-26 The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger window as well.

  • Page 89: Swing-Out Windows

    Swing-Out Windows Side Swing-Out Window To open your side door swing-out windows, pull out the latch at the edge of the window, swing the window out and push down the latch into the locked open position. Rear Swing-Out Window close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch to lock it.
  • Page 90 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door(s) 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 rear swing-out windows or rear door(s) open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear...

  • Page 91: Tilt Wheel (Option)

    Tilt Wheel (Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt the lever.

  • Page 92: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

    ’hrn Signal and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.

  • Page 93: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the band on MIST longer.

  • Page 94: Windshield Washer

    Windshield Washer At the top of the lever, there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. spray washer fluid push the paddle. Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for approximately two more wipe cycles and then either stop or return to the preset speed.
  • Page 95 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it.
  • Page 96 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch.
  • Page 97 Lamps Your parking/headlamp switch is on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. Your instrument panel dimmer wheel has two detent positions. When the wheel is turned to full brightness, and then into the first detent position, the radio display and PRNDL display will go to the day mode (full intensity).

  • Page 98: Daytime Running Lamps (If Equipped)

    Rotate the switch knob clockwise again to the master lighting symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Rotate the switch counterclockwise to OFF to turn off your lamps. Rotate the thumb wheel next to the switch knob up to adjust instrument panel lights.

  • Page 99: Dome Lamps

    If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in the United States, your vehicle may be equipped with DRL. If your vehicle has DRL, you will see the the DRL indicator light on your instrument panel and your low-beam on at headlamps will come reduced brightness.
  • Page 100 Reading Lamps (Option) I f your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp Press the button again to turn the lamp off. 2-38 Underhood Reel Lamp (Option) If you have an underhood reel lamp, passenger side of the engine compartment.

  • Page 101: Inside Mirror

    To use the lamp as a flashlight, pull down on the lever located under the lamp, unlocking the lamp and pull the lamp out. The cord will unreel as you pull the lamp. When you are the lamp, done using into the housing by turning the handle.

  • Page 102: Convex Outside .Mirror

    Select the mirror you want to move by rotating the switch counterclockwise to adjust the passenger side mirror and clockwise to adjust the driver side mirror. The center position is neutral. Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where you want it.

  • Page 103: Storage Compartments

    Storage Compartments Your front storage compartment is instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, squeeze and pull the handle at the top. Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door. the center of the Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.

  • Page 104: Cigarette Lightedashtrays

    Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) Some visors have illuminated mirrors on them. Pull the visor down and lift the mirror cover (if there is use the mirror. Cigarette LightedAshtrays The front ashtray is located in the instrument panel extension, at the center of the instrument panel. Lift up the ashtray door to open it.

  • Page 105: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel A. Lamp Controls B. Air Vents C, Instrument Cluster D. Comfort Control System E. Audio System E Auxiliary Power Outlet G . Cupholder Ashtray I. Cigarette Lighter Convenience Tray K. Horn/Air Bag L. Turn SignalAhltifunction Lever 2-43...

  • Page 106: Instrument Cluster

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

  • Page 107: Trip Odometer

    Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.

  • Page 108: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.

  • Page 109: Airbag Readiness Light

    Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.

  • Page 110: Brake System Warning Light

    Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.

  • Page 111: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK United States With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.

  • Page 112: Service Engine Soon

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Gasoline Engine) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission SERVICE control systems. ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
  • Page 113 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. Avoid hard accelerations. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see the Light Is On Steady”...

  • Page 114: Oil Pressure Gage

    Oil 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 and oil viscosity, but readings above temperature low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
  • Page 115 Check Gages Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you...

  • Page 116: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage

    Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). 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 117 Voltmeter When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. 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 118: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Your vehicle’s center high-mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. 2-56 items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or damage the center high-mounted stoplamp unit.
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  • Page 121: Comfort Controls

    Sectic 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you.
  • Page 122 Fan Knob The knob the left side the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. off, move the knob to OFF. Temperature Knob The middle knob lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your...

  • Page 123: Heater/Air Conditioning Controls

    Heater/Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heaterhir conditioning controls will look like this. Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed.
  • Page 124 Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel changes the heatedair conditioning setting. MAX A/C: With A/C on, move the right knob to MAX A/C for maximum cooling. This setting puts the system in the recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy.

  • Page 125: Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning)

    Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the instrument panel. 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.
  • Page 126 To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob the control panel. Turn the knob counterclockwise for floor vent air flow or clockwise for headliner flow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The control knob can be set to any blend setting.

  • Page 127: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best.

  • Page 128: Ventilation Tips

    Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to for a few moments before driving off.

  • Page 129: Audio Systems

    Audio Systems Your DelcoB audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
  • Page 130 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to get TUNE: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there.
  • Page 131 Stereo with Cassette Tape Playing the Rt VOLUME: Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn it off. volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob.
  • Page 132 P.SCAN: Press both SEEK buttons to scan through each of the preset stations. The system will scan through and play each preset station stored on your pushbuttons for a few seconds. Press either SEEK button or RECALL to stop scanning through the preset stations. Setting the Tone BASS: Slide this lever up to increase the bass.
  • Page 133 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Automatic Tone Control Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The faster the PWR-VOL knob is rotated, the quicker the volume is increased or decreased.
  • Page 134 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears the display. SCAN allows listen to stations for a few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning.
  • Page 135 Setting the Tone BASS: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the bass and counterclockwise to decrease the bass. When the BASS control is rotated, the AUTO TONE setting will change to MAN.
  • Page 136 Once the tape is playing, use the VOL, BAL, FADE, TREB and BASS controls just as you do for the radio. The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the display whenever a tape is being played. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected for play first.
  • Page 137 CD Adapter Kits Although this is not a recommended practice, it is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player. The adapter kit cassette should begin playing like a regular audio cassette tape once inserted. off, immediately ejects, turn the radio and press and hold the TAPE AUX button until the tape icon flashes on the display.
  • Page 138 A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately seconds. This protects the disc and player from damage. The disc will not start playing. To remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player.

  • Page 139: Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And Automatic Tone Control

    TAPE AUX: With a disc loaded in the player and the radio playing, press this button once to play the compact disc. To return to playing the radio, press AM-FM. If both a cassette tape and CD are loaded, press TAPE to switch between the tape and compact disc.
  • Page 140 SCV: This is the Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV) knob. Move the control ring behind the PWR-VOL knob clockwise to adjust the SCV. Set the volume at the desired level. As you drive, the SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome road at any and wind noise particular speed.
  • Page 141 P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press P.SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.
  • Page 142 Playing a Compact Disc PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on. (Please note that you can also turn the system on when you insert a compact disc into the player with the ignition on.) Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in.

  • Page 143: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    REV (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to favorite passage. You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the REV button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc selection. Release REV to resume playing. FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance rapidly track.
  • Page 144 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow, explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
  • Page 145 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: LOC appears when the ignition is on. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code.

  • Page 146: Understanding Radio Reception

    the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is disconnected from a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display.

  • Page 147: Tips About Your Audio System

    Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it.

  • Page 148: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player

    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.

  • Page 149: Power Antenna Mast Care

    Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. clean the antenna mast: 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
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  • Page 153: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road

    Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.

  • Page 154: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 155 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 156 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be 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 a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.

  • Page 157: Control Of A Vehicle

    Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.

  • Page 158: Anti-Lock Brakes

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
  • Page 159 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let‘s say the road 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 160: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.

  • Page 161: Steering In Emergencies

    The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
  • Page 162 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
  • Page 163 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.

  • Page 164: Loss Of Control

    Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out the right lane pass. When ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.

  • Page 165: Driving At Night

    If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

  • Page 166: Night Vision

    Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
  • Page 167 hiving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 168 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. 4-16 Wet brakes can cause accidents.

  • Page 169: Driving Through Deep Standing Water

    Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.

  • Page 170: City Driving

    City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention traffic signals. 4-18 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way going.

  • Page 171: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.

  • Page 172: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up.

  • Page 173: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 174 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard mountain roads. Know how to down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.

  • Page 175: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles.

  • Page 176: If You're Caught In A Blizzard

    Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. <...
  • Page 177 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.

  • Page 178: Loading Your Vehicle

    Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When 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 179 The Certification/Tire label also tells weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). fine out the actual loads your front and rear axles, you need to go station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this.

  • Page 180: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
  • Page 181 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police.

  • Page 182: Weight Of The Trailer

    Weight of the Trailer How heavy can 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. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon vehicle model and options.

  • Page 183: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue

    Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the towing vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight additional equipment, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights.

  • Page 184: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires

    If you’re using your platform hitch as a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you’re using your platform hitch as a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B).

  • Page 185: Safety Chains

    have to make any holes in the body of your Will vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you’re using the wiring provided by the factory-installed hitch, you should not need to make any holes in the body of your vehicle. However, if you have an aftermarket hitch installed, :you may need to make holes in the body.

  • Page 186: Following Distance

    .’ Driving with a If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. (See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.) To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before...
  • Page 187 Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.

  • Page 188: Driving On Grades

    Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 k d h ) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.

  • Page 189: When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill

    When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
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  • Page 193: Section 5 Problems On The Road

    Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers 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 194: Other Warning Devices

    flashers, turn 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 carry reflective triangles, you can use them to one up warn others. Set at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
  • Page 195 If your vehicle has more than one battery, use the battery that is under the hood of the vehicle will reduce the electrical resistance. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
  • Page 196 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive positive and negative will.
  • Page 197 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. 8. Now connect the black negative the good battery’s negative...

  • Page 198: Towing Your Vehicle

    12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. A. Engine Block, Frame, Heavy Metal Engine Part B . Good Battery C . Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle.
  • Page 199 CAUTION: To help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.

  • Page 200: Front Towing

    Front Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the front. Tow Limits 35 mph (56 km/h), 50 miles (80 km) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment.

  • Page 201: Rear Towing

    Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with loads approaching rated GVW as the weight transfer will cause the front suspension to become overloaded. NOTICE: Do not tow with the sling-type equipment or the rear bumper will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment.

  • Page 202: Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)

    Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel. If you have a diesel engine, you will also find a low coolant light on your instrument panel. your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Engine Overheating"...

  • Page 203: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.

  • Page 204: Cooling System

    Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Fan(s) 5-12 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark.
  • Page 205 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
  • Page 206 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mix. 5-14 CAIJTION: You can be b engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
  • Page 207 Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the pressure even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.

  • Page 208: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator

    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, no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
  • Page 209 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base COLD mark. of the filler neck. 5-17...
  • Page 210 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-18 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan.

  • Page 211: Engine Fan Noise

    8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan.

  • Page 212: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.

  • Page 213: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools

    Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire.
  • Page 214 NOTICE: Never remove or restore a tire frondto a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare tire.
  • Page 215 The ratchet has an UP side and a DOWN side. For passenger vans, the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket. Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire.
  • Page 216 Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft.
  • Page 217 Jacking Tool Storage A. Socket Jack Handle C. Ratchet D. Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (E). the ratchet 5-25...
  • Page 218 Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 1. You will need to take off the wheel your wheel nuts. 5-26 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps with the ratchet and socket and remove them. Make sure the DOWN side faces you. caps to reach n u t...

  • Page 219: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire

    3. Remove the center cap. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire I . With the DOWN side Facing you, use the ratchet and socket loosen wheel nuts. Don't remove a l l the them yet. 5-27...
  • Page 220 2 . The jack has a bolt on the end. AtLach the socket end the extension to the jack bolt. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 5-28 Rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack lift head a little.
  • Page 221 4. Position jack under vehicle as shown. Rear Position UTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by 5.
  • Page 222 6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take off the flat 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 5-30 tire. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
  • Page 223 8. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 10.
  • Page 224 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.

  • Page 225: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
  • Page 226 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keep the 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension. cable tight. 5-34...

  • Page 227: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. You will hear two “clicks” when the tire is up all the way.
  • Page 228 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...

  • Page 229: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care

    Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.

  • Page 230: Fuel (Gasoline Engine)

    Your vehicle may have an air bag system. If it does, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index before attempting to do your own service work. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform.
  • Page 231 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.

  • Page 232: Filling Your Tank

    Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasoline Engines If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 233 While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly.

  • Page 234: Checking Things Under The Hood

    When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
  • Page 235 Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.
  • Page 236 When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick F. Air Cleaner G. Power Steering Reservoir H. Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer Fluid...

  • Page 237: Noise Control System

    If your vehicle has a 7.4L engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fan. CAUTION: If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.

  • Page 238: Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited

    Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while...

  • Page 239: Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

    Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.

  • Page 240: What Kind Of Oil To Use

    The engine oil filler cap is located between the air cleaner and engine oil dipstick. Just fill enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. 6-12 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”...

  • Page 241: Engine Oil Additives

    RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTV GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. F O R MIS WEATHER SYMBOL 1 - 3 0 COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.

  • Page 242: When To Change Engine Oil

    When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic).

  • Page 243: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner 70 remove the air cleaner nlter: loosen screw bolt to air induct hose remove the three bolts remove the full air cleaner housing unsnap the three clips Then tilt the top cover up and back to expose the filter element.

  • Page 244: When To Check And Change

    Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature...
  • Page 245 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. get the right reading, fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C).
  • Page 246 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
  • Page 247 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. 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 248: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles whichever occurs first. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low.
  • Page 249 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL silicate-free) antifreeze that meets GM Specification 6277M, which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.

  • Page 250: Checking Coolant

    NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.

  • Page 251: Radiator Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix coolant recovery tank. Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.

  • Page 252: When To Check Power Steering Fluid

    Thermostat coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat Engine in the engine cooling system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended. Power Steering Fluid 6-24 When to Check Power Steering Fluid...

  • Page 253: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, b, 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 254 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during norrnal brake lining wear.
  • Page 255 Checking 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 on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window.

  • Page 256: Brake Wear

    NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine in your oil, brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.

  • Page 257: Brake Pedal Travel

    Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Free movement or Drake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.

  • Page 258: Replacing Brake System Parts

    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 259: Halogen Bulbs

    CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you ana gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.
  • Page 260 Sealed Beam Headlamps 1. Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer. Pull the retainer out and set it aside. 6-32 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector. 3. Install a new headlamp. 4. Reverse Steps 2 through 3 to reinstall the headlamp.
  • Page 261 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps. 3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb assembly from the back of the headlamp on the driver's side by turning the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn.
  • Page 262 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps To replace the front parkingkurn signal lamps: 1. Remove the outer screws from the parkinghrn signal lamp lens assembly. (There are either two or four screws, depending on your vehicle’s trim level.) 6-34 2. Remove the lamp from the grille.

  • Page 263: Sidemarker Lamps

    Sidemarker Lamps 3. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb. 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lens. 4. Follow Steps 2 and 3 to replace the bulb. Turn the socket clockwise to replace it in the lens assembly. 6-35...
  • Page 264 Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Un-clip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Remove the bulb by twisting it out of the socket. Turn the bulb to remove it. Install the new bulb. 2. Push the socket protector until you can see 4.
  • Page 265 3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. Remove the hidden upper nuts. 6-37...
  • Page 266 5. Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Turn the sockets to the left to remove. 6-38...

  • Page 267: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

    Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 7. With the door open, turn the bulb to the left to remove it. Install the new bulb. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the 5. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. Index for the proper type of replacement blade. 6-39...
  • Page 268 Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. remove the type with a release clip: To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook.
  • Page 269 Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by leading tire manufacturer. If ever have questions about your tire warranty and where obtain service, your for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.

  • Page 270: Tire Pressure

    Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificationflire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, 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 more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

  • Page 271: Tire Inspection And Rotation

    Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles k m ) (10 000 to 13 000 for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
  • Page 272 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.

  • Page 273: Dual Tire Operation

    Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque 100, 1,000 after and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 k m ) of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel ,Nut Torque”...

  • Page 274: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 275 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 course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

  • Page 276: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
  • Page 277 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving.

  • Page 278: Tire Chains

    Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and must. Use chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 279: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle

    Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Your dealer has two GM cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
  • Page 280 Using Solvent-’Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. need to use a solvent: Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.

  • Page 281: Cleaning Vinyl

    Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.

  • Page 282: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel

    Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces 'of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.

  • Page 283: Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield And Wiper Blades

    Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part No.

  • Page 284: Finish Care

    Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your GM manufactured vehicle may have a “basecoat/clearcoat”...

  • Page 285: Sheet Metal Damage

    Alur-inum Wheels (If So Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.

  • Page 286: Underbody Maintenance

    Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.

  • Page 287: Appearance Care Materials Chart

    Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-59...

  • Page 288: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SAMPLE4UXTM072675 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 289: Electrical System

    Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.

  • Page 290: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver’s side of the instrument panel below the hood release lever. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end the fuse between your thumb and index finger...
  • Page 291 POSITION NAME STOP HTD MIR CTSY GAUGES Hazard CRUISE PWR AUX Crank PARK LPS AIR BAGS WIPER HTR-A/C CIG LTR ILLUM CIRCUITS PROTECTED Stop/CHMSL, Stoplamps Electric Heated Mirrors Courtesy Lamps, Dome/RDG Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors Cluster, DRL Relay, DRL Module, HDLP Switch, Keyless Entry Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module Hazard LampsKHIME Module Cruise Control...
  • Page 292 POSITION NAME TURN B/U RADIO- 1 BRAKE RADIO-B TRANS RR FOG Not Used Not Used RR HVAC PWR ACCY A.7- €3.7 PWR WDO ?Circuit Breaker Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended above. Fuse amperage levels are also imprinted on the fuse panel under the dash.

  • Page 293: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.

  • Page 294: Cooling System Capacity

    Cooling System Capacity ENGINE “VORTEC” 4300 “VORTEC” 5000 “VORTEC” 5700 “VORTEC” 7400 After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Cooling System” in Section 5. *All quantities are approximate. Crankcase Capacity ENGINE “VORTEC” 4300 “VORTEC” 5000 “VORTEC” 5700 “VORTEC”...
  • Page 295 Fuel Tank Capacity TYPE Standard Tank Cutaway Standard Tank Cutaway Optional Tank All quantities are approximate. Normal Replacement Parts Engine Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter* Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator *For severe dusty conditions, use AC Air Filter, Part No. 1236C. QUANTITY 3 1 gallons (1 17.3 gallons (132 L)

  • Page 296: Air Conditioning Refrigerants

    Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your GM dealer. TYPE QTY Front Only Refrigerant 3.00 lbs. (1.36 kg) R- 134a QTY Front and Rear 4.875 lbs.
  • Page 297 Lamp and Bulb Data LAMP OR BULB HEADLAMPS 2 Headlamp System (Sealed Beam System) Low/High Beam Headlamp System (Composite Headlamp System) Low/High Beam High Beam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Park and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back-up Lamp Back-up Lamp...
  • Page 298 OR BULB LAMP INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps IP Courtesy Lamp Stepwell Lamp instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror LAMP OR BULB INSTRUMENT PANEL Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Charging System Indicator Lamp instrument Cluster Illumination Headlamp Beam Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Brake Warning indicator SIR (Air Bag)
  • Page 299 NOTES 6-71...
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  • Page 301: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

    Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER ,EVEL AND CHANGE A: RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Protection GP”...

  • Page 302: How This Section Is Organized

    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 303: Using Your Maintenance Schedule

    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 304 Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
  • Page 305 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Intervals Gasoline Engines Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service (or evezy 60 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 306 Maintenance Schedule Long TripMighway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation.

  • Page 307: Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule

    Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
  • Page 308 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.

  • Page 309: Gasoline Engines

    Short TkipKity Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 310 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
  • Page 311 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 312 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). ’ Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 313 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 314 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service, Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 315 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 316 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 317 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.

  • Page 318: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

    Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles ( 8 5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 319 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 320 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Emission Control Service.
  • Page 321 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 322 Short TripKity Maintenance Sryedule 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 324 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 325 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 326 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 327 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Emissior2 Control Service. Applicable orrly to vehic*ies s o l ~ l in the United States.
  • Page 328 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see (or every 3 months, whichever footnote occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 329 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.

  • Page 330: Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule

    .Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
  • Page 331 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 332 Long Tripmighway Maintenarlc 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United Statss.
  • Page 333 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Etnission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 334 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Sclledult: 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emissiurz Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 335 If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Enzission Control Service. Applicable onlJ to vehicles sold in the United States. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
  • Page 336 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 337 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and'lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
  • Page 338 I Long Tripmighway 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 339 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. Emission Control Setvice. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United Stutes.
  • Page 340 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
  • Page 341 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Ernissiorz Control Service. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Check axle fluid level and add fluid *‘1: as needed.
  • Page 342 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (I66 000 km) (Continued) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 (32°C) or higher.

  • Page 343: At Each Fuel Fill

    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 344: At Least Once A Month

    At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See “Tires” in the Index for further details. Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
  • Page 345 Starter Switch Check ’ CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
  • Page 346 Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check When...
  • Page 347 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 jobs.

  • Page 348: Rear Axle Service

    Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed. Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.

  • Page 349: Automatic

    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 FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American (Gasoline Petroleum Institute Certified For Engine) Gasoline Engines “Starburst”...
  • Page 350 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Front Wheel Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Bearings requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Differential, Axle Lubricant (GM Part Rear Axle No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Windshield GM Optikleen’...
  • Page 351 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. ODOMETER DATE READING Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
  • Page 352 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-52...
  • Page 353 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-53...
  • Page 354 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-54...

  • Page 355: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

    Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how 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 Procedure...
  • Page 356 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern you may have with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise.

  • Page 357: Identification Number

    To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in...

  • Page 358: Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program

    To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1996 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1 -800-CHEV-USA 1-800-243-8872).
  • Page 359 Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1996 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty 'trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.) Note: Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease...

  • Page 360: Canadian Roadside Assistance

    Courtesy Transportation. Some state insurance regulations make rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive.
  • Page 361 General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to'discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are cormnitted to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...

  • Page 362: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government

    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 363: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 Tn Canada. please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

  • Page 364: Service Bulletins

    Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself’...
  • Page 365 Section 9 Index ......Adjustable Mast Antenna ........AirBag .
  • Page 366 Brake ....... . Adjustment ........Fluid .
  • Page 367 ......Climate Control System ....... . Clock.
  • Page 368 ........Engine .
  • Page 369 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance ........Heating .
  • Page 370 Locks ........Cylinders ........Door .
  • Page 371 Parking ........AtNight ........Brake .

  • Page 373: Loading

    ........Steering .

  • Page 374: Table Of Contents

    Transmission Fluid ........Automatic Transmitters. Keyless Entry Transportation.

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