Page 2 The 1997 Chevrslet S-Series Owner’s Manual 1,- 1 Seats Restraint Systems section tells you how to use your ‘seats-and s;afety belts properly. It also explains the:“SIB” system. This Features and Controls This section.expl&s how to start and operate your vehicle. C.omfOrt Contrals and Audio Systems This sectiun tells you -how to adjust the venti-lation and cordfort Your Driving and the Road...
Page 3 CHEVRDLET GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem are 1egistere.d trademarks of General Motors Carporation. This manual includes the. latest information a-t the time it. wasprinted. reserve the right to:-malce changes in the product after that time without furthet notice. For...
Page 4 How to Use this Manual Many people read.their owner% manual from beginoing. to end when :they-first receive their n.ew vehicle, If you this., it will help yuu learn about for yom manual, cofitrols vehicle. this words work together to explain that-pictures-, things quickly.
Page 5 will.also find with a slash through it in this book. symbol “Don’t this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings tkse Also, in this:b,o.ok you will find NOTICE: These mean there something that could damage your vehicle. the notux circle dam-age your vehide. Many times., this covered by This safety .means.
Page 6 Vehkle .Symbols. These are sa-me of the s,ymbols you may find on your vehicle. For-example, These- symbols :are these symbols important used for you and :on an original battery: yo,ur passengers whenever your vehicle driven: DOOR LOCK PROTECT UNLOCK EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN...
Page 7 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Extended Cab Pickup...
Page 8 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. things learn about some you should Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1-11 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About and the Answers S.afety Belts...
Page 9 Seats and Seat Controls This; section tdls you about the seats them, and fold them down. Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle manual .driver’s seat while the vehicle is adjust moving. The- sudden movement could startle- and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 10 Manual Lumbar Support (Option) you have this feature, will there outside bf the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) be a knob on the Release the lever Pull up...
Page 11 But don’t have a reclined if your vehicle seatback Sitting in reclined position when your vehicle is in eation can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts canV do their you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job won’t be against your body.
Page 12 Seaiback Latches, The front seatback folds forward to let-people .get intathe back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat. fold the front seatback forward, lift the latch and push the To return the seatback ro the uprighl position, push the s-eatback all the way back until the latch catches.
Page 13 ‘Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab) The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle .makes it easy to- get -in and out of the rear vehicle area. Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. Move the right front seatback to its original position .rea- seat after- someone gets into the...
Page 14 Safety Bellts: They’re fo.r Ev.e-r,yone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts you some properly. It also tells things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains Supplemental Matable Restrsnt (SIR), system. CAUTION: Don’t.
Page 15 Your comes on as buckle Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) most states and Canadian -provinces, the law says wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never h o w .if you’ll be.in a crash. If you crash, you don’t h o w if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
Page 16 .. . Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by somethinq. or the instrument panel real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 18 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. Here,Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts @’...
Page 19 If I?rn a good driver, and hame, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’,re in an ---even one that isn’t.your fault -- you and accident passefigers can be your hurt. Being d9esn”t prqtect you. from things beyond your cantrd, such mbad drivem Most accidents...
Page 20 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across Don’t let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 21 The lap p'art of-the belt should be the hips, just touching the. thighs.. the sbong force to pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. belt wonld applyforce ;at your -abdomen. This could cause or even €atd injuries. The shoulder belt S~I'~QIJS over the shoulder and ac$oss should...
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder loose. 1t.won’t give maily belt as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is to.0 1oo.se. In crash, would move-forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt .sho.uld fit agziinst your body. 1.- 15...
Page 23 What's wrong with this? The belt buckled in wrong place.. 1-14 You can be seriously injured if your belt-is buckled in the wrong pIace like this. In a crash,- the b.elt would go up over- your abdomen, The belt.forces would be there, not at the pelv'ic .cause bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? ~~~~~~~ The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should worn over the shoulder at all. times. You can be seriously injured if .shoulder belt under body would move too increase the chance of head and neck-injury. Also, the belt would-apply too much force ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? You can be seridusly irijured by -a twisted belt. Ih a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of-the I€ belt to spread impact forces,. a belt is twisted, make. it straight so it can work- properly, orask your dealer to fix it.
Page 26 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 you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 27 CAUTION: (Continued) low -,xed frontal rollover, rear, .side Everyone in $om should vehiir;le propedy whether or -there’s that per$.on. CAUTION: bags inflate with great force, blink of eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts h.elp keep you in position before and during a crash.
Page 28 How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? driver’s a i r bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. something is between the driver and the air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or might force the object into that person.
Page 29 What makes an air bag M a t e . ? The -air bag ~y.stem designed to work properly under a wjde range of co’riditions, including. off-road usage. safe driving :esp.ec.ially 0bsew.e speeds, rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See “Off-Road Driving”...
Page 30 wiil you see after an air What bag inflates? After an air hag inflates, it quickly deflates, ,that some people may not even realize the air inflated. S'orne components of the air bag mo'dule in the wheel hub will steering be hot of the bag that come.into contact with...
Page 31 .Servicing Yo.ur: Air Bag-Equipped affects how your vehicle ihould be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in ,several places around your vehicle, Y0.u dm’t-want the sys.ttem inflate. while someone is wo&g Your GM dealer and the GM Service Manual have information about servicing your system.
Page 32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for-everyonej including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be w.orn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 33 Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. m e n sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. longer, tilt the latch plate and pull 1-26 To make -the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 34 Rear .Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump .Seats) Lap Belt a ~ e resave These seating. positions equipped with lap belts. only. (If your extended cab pickup has the optional side axes-s. panel, there’s only one reserve seating position.) It’s very i-mportant rear seat passerigers Accident statistics show thatunbelted people in the rear...
Page 35 To make it shorter, pull the belt as shdwn until it is snug,. Buckle and position it the same way ,,the driver’s safety (see “Driver Position” in the ,Index). Make sure the: release button on the buckle. is positioned so you would Ine .able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 36 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 CAUTION: (Continued) heavy you can't ho1d.i.t.- For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 will suddenly become a 2404b.
Page 37 Top Strap...
Page 38 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Front Seat Position Don’t use child restraints in these positicms. The restraints. won’t workproperly. Don’t use child restraints in this position. The restraints won’t work properly.
Page 39 S.e.curing a Child. ]Restraint-in the Right Front Seat PosMo,n, You'll be using the hp-shoulder.belt. top .strap about the the child restraint has Put the. the seat. FollQw The instructions restraint for the child i-estraifk '2. Secure the cluld in the- child.re.straint as the instruckions say.
Page 40 Make sure the release button is 4. Buckle the belt. 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.
Page 41 tighten belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the- retractor while you push down on Push and pull the child restraint in dif€erent directions to be sure is secure-. To remove- the child restraint, just .unbuckle the vehicle’s -safety belt and k t it back all the- ready to work for an adult...
Page 42 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. crash, the two children-can be crushed together and seriously injuted. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. &: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is...
Page 43 1-36 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. .belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 44 Safety Belt Extender If, [he vehicle's Safety belt will fasten around usse .should But if a safety belt isn't long e&@h..to fasten-, your .deale.r will order an extende?. It's .free. take the heaviest coat you:will wea, so the, irf to order it, extender will be long enough for.you.
Page 45 Replacing. Restraint .Sy,stem Parts After .a Crash you’ve’ha3 a ‘If crash., do y o u x e d After-a very minor cgllision, nothing may But. belts weze scre,tched, during a.mo’re: seve-re aash,. then .1-38 new beits? necessary. they \ n i ~ d d be you.
Page 46 NOTES...
Page 47 NOTES 1-40...
Page 48 Section 2 Features and Controls Here y ~ u can learn about the many standard and opti-onal features o.n your-vehide, and irkofmation on starting,, Also shifting and braking. explained and what to do if you have a problem. working properly Keys Door L.ocks Key1e.s~ Entry...
Page 49 Keys Leaving ymng children in vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't Ieave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 50 This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. will fit with either side up. When a vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number. The key code number teUs your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make keys.
Page 51 Unlocked can be doors dangerous. Passengers especially children out. doors fall open the When locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through dobr when y0.u slow down or stop your vehicle. This obvious: chance of being thrown out o€ the vehicle in crash.if the doors aren't Iocked.
Page 52 Side Access Panel (Extended Cab) Your vehicle may be eq-uipped with a side acces-s panel for c0nv.enienc.e in loading-and unloading cargo. It is recommended that passengers who sit in the rear- .jump seat enter and exit through the door Qn the passenger’s side, To open side...
Page 53 Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this option, youcan lock and unlock doors from up to your feet (9 m) away .using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. This system. has a range of about .30 feet.(9 m).
Page 54 Operation you press UNLOCK, the driver's door will When unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the do.ors will unlock. .Press L0CK:to lock all the' doors. Matching. Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Battery Replacement normal Under use, the battery your .remote keyle-ss entry transmitter- should la.st about two 'years.
Page 55 replace batteries in the Keyless EnEyWnsmitter: .. . 1' . Jnsert a dime in the slot b.etween the tmnsmnitter near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the. dime. 2. Remove replace.the battery with a Panasoaic@--type battery (CR2032 or equivalent), positive- side down.
Page 56 Tailgate You can 0pe.n the tailgate by pulling up while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate b.ack up, b.e sure it latchgs securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: Raise the tailggte slightly. 2.
Page 57 Theft, Vehicle theft isbig Business, especially in.some cities, has a Although your vehicle number of theft-detefren’t -features, we know that nothin-g we put on it.impassible to steal. However, there’ .ean.bqlp. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, easy target Joy riders professional thieve-s...
Page 58 New Vehkk “Bre-ak-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle d.oesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less far the first 500 miles (805 Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first-500 miles (805...
Page 59 NOTICE: Don't operate accessories. in the ACCESSORY far long position periods time. Prolonged. operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery-and prevent you from skarting your vehicle. LOCK (E): This position locks your ignition; -steering wheel-and tra-nsmiss-ion. It's a theft-deterfeat remove your key whe.n the You will oaly able...
Page 60 Key Release Button The key cannot b.e removed from transmission vehicles unless the key button is used. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the OFF position. Then turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down- at the .s.arne time.
Page 61 Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Without puslung -the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to STUT. When the engine starts, let :of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for Ionger than cause .secon&at a time will your battery to...
Page 62 Starting You~~~~VQRTEC’~ 1. Witho.ut pushing the: amilerator pedal, turn your ignition- key to START. When the-engine starts, let go of the. key, The idle speed w gets engine warm. NOTICE: START for Holding your key :in 15 .sec.onds at- a lime will cause. your battery-to be draihed:-much so6ner.
Page 63 Engine Codant Heater (Option) “VORTEC” 4301); Engine In very cold weather? 0 “F 18 * ooiantheater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to statin-g your vehicle.
Page 64 Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission may have a shift lever located on the console between the seats or on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with a column shift lever, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster.
Page 65 NOTICE: REVERSE (R) wh’ilcrymr whide is -Shifting moving forward codd damage your tran&issio.n. Shift to R E V E R a your vehicle is stopped. 2-18 NEUTRAL (N): In connect- with the wheels. To restart when you’rcyalready moving, Shifting out of PARK your engine is “racing”...
Page 66 AUT-OMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): normal driving. If y.ou need more :power for passing, and yodre: GQing less than about 35 mpli (56: krnlh), push your axelerator p:edal about halfway down. Going< about 35 inph (56 knci/h> or more, push accelerator all the down.
Page 67 Manual Transmission This is your shift pattern. 2120...
Page 68 Shift Li-ght a manual 'If you:have transmission, yon, have a SHIFT light. SHIFT nexl higher This light will you- when tash-ift &QW best fuel economy. gear...
Page 69 CoLmries on, you can When this light gear and, :traffic higher if weather;-road you. Fa; best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and -:shift when the light..come,s on.. -Whil.e you accelerate, it is normal for the bght to go ,on and off -if you quickly change the pwition the-SHIFT accelerator.
Page 70 Manual Transfer Case If your four-whd-.drive vehicle has the manual transfer case, the transfer case sh.ift lever is on the floor next to Use this lever to shift into and out -of the driver. four-wheel drive. An indicator light near the<lever shows you the transfer case ,settings: N SET PARK BRAKE 2-23...
Page 71 2HI: This Setting. is for, driving in most street and highvay- sitwatiaizs. Your front ;axle is not engaged in tW.D-wbee1 dkive.. &fijjag& front axle to. help 4Hl: This getting. y8Ui 4HI when you neesl extra drive your vehicle. traction, s.uch on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-mad .situxti.o.ns.
Page 72 shift into or m t . of 4LQ: 1. The-vehicle myst be movingless than (4.8 with the tfansrnissi-on in NEUTRAL an automatic transmisSion. Fm a n~anual. transmission, the clutch pedal must .be p-referred method for shi€tin.g into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.5 2.
Page 73 Shifting from 2'HI to release Press and the 4HI switch. This can be .done at speed, the.front axle will Shifting -from 4HI to 2HI Pxess. and release 2I-D switch. Thi-s can any speed, .,ad the fFont axle will d o d k Shiftihg from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift %om 2HI or 4HI to 4L0, the vehicle must he- stopp,ed or moving less than 3...
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Page 75 Parking Brake NOTICE: Driving with .the:p.arking brake your- rear brakes to overheat. Y0.u may replace them, and you. could .also-damage other parts of your vehicle. If you. towing a trailer and.you must. park see--"Towing a Trailer" in. the Iadex. That section shows what to do first- to.
Page 76 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fd1y in PARK parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. I f you have left the engine- running, the can move suddenly.
Page 77 Move the lever rjp far as it will .3. If you have four-wheel drive with case shiftleverj be sure the transfer case is in gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LO-CK. 5. Remove the key take it with you.
Page 78 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Ru-ming (Auto,matic Tra mission Models Only] It can be dangerous to leave ; engine- runnin.g. Your vehicle could move: suddenly if the shift lever is 'not fuUy in PARR parking brake. firmly set. If you: have fo-ur-wheel drive w.ith a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer caseis in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle.
Page 79 Shifting Out of PARK (.P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehick has a brake-transmission shift biterlock. have to fully apply your regular brake before. you can :.shift from PARK (P) when the i-gnitlon is in the position. See- “Automatic Transmission Operation” in the Index, If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into PARK (PI...
Page 80 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. Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kiI1. It contains the gas (CO), carbon monoxide which you can’t see or...
Page 81 Running, Your Engine While Yo-u’re Parked (Automatic Tr-ammission) It’s better not to park with the -.engine running. But if ever have to, here are some things to knbw. Idling the engine with off could allow dangerous exhaust into yom.-vehicle (see the ear1ie.r Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
Page 82 Windows Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower.your manual side door windows. Power Windows (If Equipped) If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each the side do-ors. Your power windows will only work when the ignition has been tumed to RUN.
Page 83 Express-Down Window The driver’s window switch also-has you -to feature that d o w s lower window switch. Hold the driver% window switch down for more than half se.cond..to activate the expressdown feature. Lightly tap the switch-to open the The express-down feature can be interrupted at aily time by pressing the up m o w -end of the switch.
Page 84 Tilt Wheel (If Equipp-ed) If you have the tilt steering wheel, you shou1.d adjust the steering wheel before drive. You can raise highest level to give your legs more room when you enter ,and exit the vehicle. tilt the. wheel, hold the steering wheel and puli the lever toward you, Move the steering wheel comfortable level, then release the lever wheel in place..
Page 85 Turn and Lane Change Si,gnak The turn signal has two upward (fat ciownwa~d (for left) p??sitions. Tbese positions allow turn to signal a 0.r a.lane. change: To signal move the lever all the way up or down. turn, When the turn is finished, the lever will return aut~omatically. An anow on.
Page 86 Windshield. Wipers control the windshield wipers by twning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping. cycle, turn the band it;.ther@.until the- w-ipers s-tart, then let go. Th,e wipers wilI stop more ,after one ,wipe. If want ,band on M1.S.T longer.
Page 87 Cruise Control ( I f Equipped) -With cruise control, you can .maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 without keeping your the-accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work-at speeds belo-w about 25 mph (4.0 k d h ) . If you have an automatic transmission your brakes, the cruise control will shut off.
Page 88 you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using crui,se:, 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 89 Incrleasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are ways to..go: to hi.gher speed: to get U.se ac.cel:eratsr pedal press the :button at the m d of the lever, then reIea.se t h e button and the accelerator p.edal. You'll now cruise-at the higher speed.
Page 90 Exterior Lamps The switches-are on the driver',$ side of your instrument -panel. Press the top sWitdl1 with the parking lamps symbol on it turn on: Parking L m p s Sidemarker Lamps Taillamp License Plate Lamps hstrument Panel Lights Trmsfer Case Indicator Light (if you hgve one) with Press the bottom switch master...
Page 91 Lamps On Reminder Aren&idertone will sound when your headlamps or. pzi&irig:.lamps ,-and interior lamps are turned ignition is in OFF, LOCK -or ACCESS-'ORY To turn the to.ne off, press the OFF switch. Daytime Running Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make s-eethe front of your vehicle during the day.
Page 92 Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Use your fog lamps for better &ion in foggy or misty conditi.ons. Your parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to. work. The fog lamp switch is on tne Instrument panel under Press the the lamp switches.
Page 93 Turn the INT LIGHTS d i m e r switc;h up until it clicks- on the dome lamp. to tugn 2-46 Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Press the .mirror to .reduce glare ftom the tab under headlamps behind you..
Page 94 Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can of your vehicle. You can fold them before entering a car wash. P.dl the Push mirrors in toward the vehicle. when finis.he.d. Power Remote Control Mirror The control is located .on the driver’s door armest.
Page 95 Door Storage will find compartment on storage Front Storage Area If yaur vehcle has this-c.ons.ole compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top can store cassettes in the slQts in the front of the compartment: If you have a compact disc player, you store compact discs inside the console.
Page 96 Ashtrays, and. Cigarette .Lighter The front:ashtray mus.t.be c:ornpletely pulled out to the open position before the ashtr-ay cover 0pen.s and smoking. material can be deposited. NOTICE: Don't put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materiai-s eodd set them causing damage.
Page 97 Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror ( I f Equipped) Pull the sun vkor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps. Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped) If y.ou have accessory power outlets, you can plug-in auxiliary electrical equipment. The acc'essary outlets are located below the cigarette lighter.
Page 98 Instrument Panel A. Air Vents. Instrument Cluster C. Electronic Transfer Case (If .Equipped) D. Comfort Controls E. Glove Box Ashtray G. Cigarette LighterPower Auxiliary Outlets ( I f Equipped) H. Storage Compartment I. Audio System J. Lamp Controls Brake Release (If Equipped) Lamps 2-51...
Page 99 Instrument Panel .Cluster Your instrument clwstef is designed to fast let you know at a gl-ance how yollr vehicle is running.,. You'll h o w how you% goi~g, about how much firel you've use$,.. and many other things you'll need to - h o w to drive safely .and ec~onomically.
Page 100 CHECK ANTI -LOCK GAGES -RPM Optional Cluster...
Page 101 Speedometer and Odarneter Your speedomexer le~yycru see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and- kilometers per hour. ( k d h ) . shows how far your vehicle has been Your .odometer drives in .either miles ( u s d i n the United States) or kilometers in Canada).
Page 102 -Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part-describes the warn-ing lights and gages that on your vehicle. The pictures will help .may be .locate them. Warning lights and gages dan signal that somexhing is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair replacement.
Page 103 Air Bag. Readiness-L-ight is '.an air There hag readines.s light panel, which shows A1R.BA.G. The syste.m checks the. air. bag's electrical system for malfunction-s. The light .you, ,tells if thereis -an ekctrical pmbkm. The system check ificlndes .the bag sensors, the ,air bag. nzQdule, wiring.
Page 104 Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not runqjng, on (in the.RUN position), this gage shows your battery's volts. the ignition is bllt state of charge-in Reading.s in either warning zone indicate a pdss.ible problem- in the electrical :system. Have s;erviced .as whick as.
Page 105 .Brake System WarningLlght ‘Your v&iiele”s hydraulic brake system is divided into- .two pam. If one part i.sn’t working, thc other part. can work you. For go.od -still and stop need both parts working well. comes- an, ‘If the warning. light thae could be problem.
Page 106 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning., Light, With the anti-lock brake system, this on when. ANTI LOCK engine and may stay Engine Coolant Temperature -Gage Light will come start .youx means have been operating your vehicle grrtder C.ondifions, y ~ u should pull.off ‘the foad, stop vehicle.
Page 107 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Li-ght)' Yaw vehicle is eq-uipped with a computer which monitors fuel, igniti.on and ernis-sion SERVICE control systems. ENGINE SOON This .system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and. is intended to .assure that ernisstons are. at acceptable levels,fo.r the l-ife of the vehicle, helping to produce a clearier environment, (In Canada,:OBD I1 is replaced by...
Page 108 If the Light Is-Flashing mare. serious EolloMiling may prevent- your vehicle: e Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accekrations. steep uphill grades. Avoiding the L,ight Is Steady Y~u'may be able to correct the erni.ssion system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your so, reinstall the.
Page 109 The oil pressure gage shows pressure the -engine oil psi (poutlds pet square inch) when theen@ne is running. CAUTION driving if the oil pressure is.Iow.'If Don't Keep yowdo, your engine can become sa, hot that it catc-hes fire.-You or others could Che-ck your oil a s soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 110 Shift Light You have the SHIFT light if you have a manual transmission. This light comes- bulb check wh-en the engine. Shifting when the indicator light is on will SHIFT help you get the best fuel economy. See “Shift Light” in the Index.
Page 111 When the ignition is on, the fuel gage-tells you about how ,much fuel you have remaining. 2-64...
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Page 114 Section 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 Standard Climate Control System 3 -2 Optional Climate Control Syste-m Air Conditioning (Option)
Page 115 Cumfort Controls With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling your and ventilation in vehis1.e; Climate Control System Standa.rd Fan Control The. switch withdx fan synib-01 changes the'-fan speed. To increasethe $an -speed,, move the switch upward To decrease the fan spe-ecl, move-the t6wa.$d downward toward...
Page 116 Optional Climate Control System switch with the:fan symbol changes the fan speed. To.increase the f a speed, rnove.the s-witch upwatd towai-d HI. To -de.g-e.ase the fan speed, move the. swi.tch downward toward Temperature K m b The uppe-r kn0.b regulates the .temperature of the air corning thfuugh'the system.
Page 117 Air Conditioning (Option) Heating The heater -works best i f ' p u keep; On cold days, us.e HEATER with whi1.e using it.. temperature knob-turned clockwise. BLEND have fog or ice on the cool weather when wind-shield or side windows. engirie coolant'heater before If yoLuse the- optional...
Page 118 You can mote the,outkts to direct the. flow of air; G r cl.os;e the out1et.s altogether. When you Close an outlet, will increase the flow air coming out p;.f any outl.ets that are open. Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as 1eave.s).
Page 119 Your Delco@ audio system has -been designed to operate 1iste.hg pleasure. You will.,get easily afid give years mast enjoyment out of it if yuu acquaint yourxelf with It first. Find out what your Delco system and how to operate-all its coatr.ols, to be swe you're getting most of the advanced erigineerhg that...
Page 120 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between, AM and F M . The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station land stop. 'SCAN: Press this button to listen to.
Page 121 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: This knob turns the system on and off and controls- the- volume, To increase volume, turn the knob. clockwise. Turn it countetclsckwise RCL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing When the radio is playing,.press thi-s knob.
Page 122 1. Tune in the desired st.ation. (SET .appear Press SET. will :3. Pres-s two ackjoini~ngpuslibuttixis at.tksame-time, five Whenever you press the within .s&mds. butto.ns, the set will return. s t a t i m 4: Repeat the s~~eps fox each. pair of pushhttons. Sktting ths Tone BASS.: this lexr u p r .down...
Page 123 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer ( I f Equipped) .Playing the- Radio PWR-VOL: This knob turns the system on and oftand c,ontrols vnl.ume. To increase volume, turn the knob el.ockwise. Turnit counterdo-ckwise RCL: Disp1.a~ the time with the ignition off .this kxiob.
Page 124 AM-FM..to select the bana. pres.^ -3. 'Tune in the desired station. 4, Pres-s SET. (SET will appear on display,) BAL: Tnrfi. the. cmtrol b-ehiad the qp.er knob to .the sound to the- Ieft mright s.pe&ers. The middIe positian balances the -soundL between FADE:: the stjund to position balances the .sound between the speakers.
Page 125 SEARCH: .Press this; b.utton--to the Press the-lighted arrow to skip the-next..selection. Pres the opposite direction that knot: lighted to replay . ~ Q W the cun-ent'selection skip to the pTevious seIectim. 3-12 Cr02: This buttbn lets- you ser me system for the type casse.tte being used- :If you, we using chrome tapes, p r e s the button in.
Page 126 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Haying. the Radio PWR-VOL: Press: this k m b to turn the system off. To increase vohlme, turn the knob clockwise, Turn decrease volume. The knob is it: countercIockwise capable of rotating continuously.
Page 127 PUSHBUTTOJW The six numbered pushbuttons let return to:,your favorite s-tations. You 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 radio 1. Torn .the Pre-ss AUTO TONE t9 Select the Setting you prefer. -5. Press and hold a i e of the four puhbutto-ns. When souad m-ute.
Page 128 BASS: Press lightly this knob tu release it TLI~II stored positi.on. the knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise, to decrease BASS colitrol is rotakd, the AUTO TONE setting will chmge to MAN. "TREB: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position.
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Page 130 THEFTLOCK is designed to distlourage theft radio.. It works by wing a secret cod9. to disable all power is- removed. functions whenever batrery The .THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used.. or If igriofed,. system plays. normally igrrared. :radio is not p t e c t e d by'the featufe, If THEFTLO'CM activated, your radio will no.t operate if-stolen.
Page 131 Write down any three or €our-digit:numbex from 199.9 and Beep it i.n safe the vehicle. Turn ACCESSORY the ignitbn 3.. Turn iradio off. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons .together. Hold them down until shdws on the display. number which semet code you h-me.
Page 132 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feat-ure Enter follows; yoor secret-code 15 seconds between steps: to ACCESSORY Turn the ignition Turn the. radio off. 3. Piess the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them .until SEC shows--ox~ the display. 4. Press MNand 000 will appear PPess MNagain make...
Page 133 NOTXCE: Before you add. any sound equipment .to your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it pruperly.-Added sound :equipment interferewith the operation of .your ve.hicle’s engine, Delco;’...
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Page 138 Section 4 Your Driving. and the- Road Were-. you’ll find information ,ab.aut driving on different kinds o.frodds and in varyir@ weatkr-er c’oiiditians. We”ve ako inc1ude.d many other useful tips ;on driving. Defmsive.Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4-5) Steering 4-1 1 Off-Road Recovery...
Page 139 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up.. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving- really me.ans “be ready €or anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it “alw.ays expect the unexpected.’’...
Page 140 Drunken Driving Death and injury asscxiated with drinking md driving is a nati0n.a.l .tragedy. 11' s the. riumber the h.ighway de.ath toll, claiming thomands of victims .every year. Judgment Muscular Coordination vision c6ntjribLttor tQ BLo.o,d Alcohc\l who is drinking depends upon four things: The'amount of alcohol .consume,d The.drinker The-:mount of fo:od that...
Page 141 It% the- amount of alcohol that counts For. example, if the same person drank three double martiriis (3- ounces- 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 142 The body takes about an hour to rid itself drink. No amouht of coffee or number of cold speed ,showers will that “I’ll be. careflul” isn’t the $here’s Tight answer. What if an emergency,-.a-n.eed to $&e .child -sudden as when action, even, .mderate...
Page 143 You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to They are the brakes, the steering A l l the accelerator. 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...
Page 144 If your-engine ever s t q s while you’se driving, brake normally but do;n’:t pul~ip your brakes. Ifyou do, ,p%ed-al puGh .down. If -your.engi-ne hard-er-to some power ‘stops, will-s~tal have you will it when you brake; Once the power.asskt is a-se used up, may take...
Page 145 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s. say the road is wet. You’re driving safely; Suddenly-an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes, Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the...
Page 146 Remember: Anti-lock dsesn’t change tbc- -time y.ou :need :to get yo.ur f o ~ t up t o .the brake ped,ai or always decrease If.you stopping diskan&. get-to6 you won’t have time to front YOU; vehicle suddelily .slows or siop-s. Always i-eave If.th:at mom up ahead...
Page 147 shoula-you do if this ever nappens? E,as,e up on the What .acceIerator.pedd, steer the vehicle .the way y ~ u . want it .md:&xv down. 4-10 Stea3n.g in...
Page 148 An eri~rgency like this requires holding the steering wheel at quick decision. 1fy.0~1 are. the rec,omme,nded-9 and 3 o’elock-..positims, you can turn it a full de,grees. very quickly eith.er hand. But have t o m t h s t , as quickly straighten the wheel once you have j u s t...
Page 149 Pas.sin.g The fiver.of-a vehicle-about to pass another on a two-lane highway wahs for just the-fiight moment, around acceIerates, moves the vehicle ahead, back inta the right-lane- again. A simple mamuver? necessaiIy! Passiixg amther vehicle highway is potentixlly dangerous rno.ve, since the p&sing;vkhicle occupl&...
Page 150 your Check mirrors, glance over your shoulder and. start your left lane change signal before-moving out of the right.lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead the passe.d vehicle to see inside activate your right lane change sigmd - 0 1 , and-move back into the.
Page 151 an acceleratioa cornering skid and easing foot hand1e.d by your the accelerator pedal. 4-14 Driving Guidelines. skid .are best Off-IC0a.d Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle.. This off-road guide is for vehicles that have .four-wheel drive. Also, see “Anti-Lock Brakes” in the Index; If your vehicle doesn’t have :four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road unl.es.s-you”re on solid surface.
Page 152 The, heaviest things s.hould be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put h-avier items as far forwardas y o u ~ ~ m . sure- the- is secured properly, so driving on doesn’t toss off-road terrain Cargo the seatbacks can be thrown €ofward during a sudden...
Page 153 Errvironmental Concerns O€f-road driving .can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises- c:dricernS. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every these- bask off-roader to follow protecting the environment: 4-16 Traveling, to Remote Areas It-makes sense to: enviranmental ‘to a remote You are much less likely to get bad surpris-es.
Page 154 you approach t h g s faster scan terrain f&- obstacles. you. h.ave Tess time to react.. you have more vehicle bounce when you drive 0Ter:obst~eks.. more distance for bfaking, esp-ecjally ybu’ll need. since you’re an unpaved surface. When you’re driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position.
Page 155 Whe.n y0.U drive over obstacles firm..gkill\ .on the steering wheel; Ruts, troughs or -surfaace’featu?es- jerk-the wheel out of your hands if %a~l prepaced, you’re .When drive oTt.er humps, rock.; .or other obstades, wheels can leave gr.ound. Ifthis happens, e-ven c d t one or with.
Page 156 Appraa.ching a ‘Mill a constant there incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places?’ hill? Is there a What’s beyond the embankment, drop-off, a fence? Get out sm,m bill if dodt:bGw. It’s the. ~ Q U . Is .the hill simply-too rough? Steep hills ofteahave ruts, gullies, troughs and.
Page 157 Driving Uphill .Once you decide .you s:dely drive up :need some special steps. take Turning or driving across steep hills can be. dangerous. Yoa could lose traction, slide sideways, -.and possibly roll over. YOQ could be seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills always try to go straight up.
Page 158 What.shou1.d I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? If this happens, .thexe are some things you should. do, and there are some things First, here’s what you slzould do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rollin-g backwards.
Page 159 I try S.uppose, after.stalling, hiIl and decide I just can't do I do? the. parking brake, put your trammission in PAW (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1)) and turn-off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get-.some help. Exit on the uphill stay cl&xr of the path the vehicle would side.
Page 160 Driving Downhill When off-roading takes mnsi.det a number Heavy braking when goj y-oufbrakes t6 Vverheat and fade. This could cause loss of contra1 and a ,serious accident. -Apply the brakes lightly when descending a: use a low gear to keep ve.hicle speed hill un.&r control.
Page 161 Q.’ Are there some things-I should notdo when .driving ’down a hill? Yes! These are important because if ignore them could lose control .and have a serious accident,. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A .hill that’s nut too steep to drive down may be too steep tQ drive acro:ss.
Page 162 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-ro.ad:trail will probably go across the incline of a hill.. If this happens, you have to decide wheth.er try to drive a-cross the incline. things to consider: For reasuns like these, yqu need to decide cwehll’y whether trail goes across the incline.
Page 163 If your vehicle stalls when you're cmssing sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll -over, you'll be right in .its path.
Page 164 Driving in Mnd, Sand, Snow or Ice When you dxive in mu.d, snow or sarsd, your wheels won’t good traction. can’t accelemte quickly, turning i.s more dif€icult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. a low..gear when you’re in mud It’s best .to use ,deeper the mud, the lower the gear: In really ,deep mud, to keep your vehicle- moving s.0 you don’t...
Page 165 Driving in Water rain Light causes no specialaff-road driving problems. But .ke.avy rain can .mean flash flooding, waters extreme caution. demand +Find- deep is before you out how the water it. If it’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or ‘try exhaust pipe, don’t you probably won’t g-et...
Page 166 After Off-Road Driving Remove .any brush. or debris th.at has collected or under underbQdy, chassis the hood. These accu.mulation-s can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or. sand, have the br&e linings- cleaned -and checked. These substances can cause glazing- and uneven braking,.
Page 167 glare down on ,they:als,o make.-a lot frqm headl@%qs,..but things invi.slble.
Page 168 D-riving in Rain and on Wet Roa Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet -road, you can’t stop, accelerate your fire-to-road traction isn’t as good. as on dry roads. Arid, if your tires don’t- have much tread .left, you-’11 even less traction.
Page 169 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through same car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try But-if you can't, try to slow da.wn before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well i n one side.
Page 170 Hydroplaning .at higher Hydroplaning usually happens rule just isn’t a hard and about hydroplanirgi The. fast best advice is to slow down whenit is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing NOTICE: you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing, water; water engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine.
Page 171 C.ity Driving. Orkof the bigg.est problems with city streets is the :amount of traffic them. You’ll want to watch o.ut for what the other drivers are doing and traffic -.signals. 4-34 Here -are ways to increase .Know the best way to get to where going, unknown part .of the city just as you wo.uld cross-country trip.
Page 172 Freeway Driving mile, Mile fox 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 the right. Drive at the sam-e s-peed .most of the other -drivers are dri.ving;...
Page 174 Highway Hypnosis :,Is there actually such a condtion as “highway hypnosis”? “Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? .Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness; or whatevm. There is something. about easy stretch of road with the same along with scenery,...
Page 175 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're some planning to visit there, here are your trips more safer-and enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving" in the Index for information ab.out driving off-road.) Keep your vehicle in good shape; Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and...
Page 176 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 ice scraper, small brush. or broom, n supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, reflective warning triangles.
Page 177 Wh8t’s:the worst time for this? “Wet-.ice.” Very cold snow or-ice-can be slick and hard be even m-ore. trouble be-cause -it ‘may .offer the c.m- 1-east iraction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about fxce.zag C32”F; 0°C) .and fieeziag rain begins to avoid driving .on wet ice untG salt and sand crews...
Page 178 If You're Caught i.n a Blizzard If you are stoppcd heavy snow, you could be in situat-ion. You should probably stay with your serious vehicle unless you h o w for sure th.at you are near help and you can hike thr0u.g-h the snow. Here.are. some things to-do.
Page 179 Snow can trap exhaust gases under yo.ur vehicle. This.can cause deadly (carbon rncmoxide) gas to get: inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. 'You can't .see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from aruund the.
Page 180 Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive With Manual Shift Transfer Case Only) Set the 1 'king brake: firmly. 2. Place an auromatic transmission in PARR (P) FIRST (1). -manual transmis'siori in Firmly attach the vehicle .being towed to the 'to,w vehick. Do not tow the. v&icle by the rear bumper bar.
Page 181 Load& Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire.iabel is found on the driver's door edge, -above the door latch. The label shows the size of your original. tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the grass weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gro-ss- Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Page 182 CAUTION: not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum €ront .or rear GAWR. Ifyou do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your- vehicle handles. These couId cause-you to lose control. Also, .overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Page 183 The payload capacity ;is- shown on the label. This is the maximum load cap.aeity vehicle can- carry. Be- sure includej the weight ~f ‘occupants part of your load.. If you a.dded accemxies or equipment after your vehicle-left the factory, remember tQ sub&acJ the weight of these tla:ngs fi-om the payload.
Page 184 Truck-Camper Loading. In.forrnatbon This label inside your glove box. It will tell you if ca.my your vehicle can slide-in camper, how much laad yo-ur vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your I-oad. Also, it will help you match the right slide-in rcamper to your vehicle.
Page 185 Here is an example of proper truck and .carnper.rnatch;...
Page 186 Towing -a Trailer and. you don’t use the correct equipment dr-ive pruperly, you can lose control when you pull trailer. For ex.ample, if the trailer is too heavy, the or, even at all. You; brakes may not work well and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if-you have followed ail tIie ste:ps in this sectiw.
Page 187 If You Do Decide To Pull. A Trailer some imp-ortmt points: If you do, here...
Page 188 If you have- an automatic transsinission5. you can DRIVE you need to, a lower (m,as when -towing a.tr-ailer. Operating your vehickin trail& DRIVE when towing a life buildup a-nd extend the of your transmission. you have manual eansmission and a trailer, FIFTH it-'s :better not to drive in...
Page 189 M.ax-irnW trailer weight c-alculated driver and one. pesseiger has till ,the required traiiering equipment; The weight of additimal optional equipment, passieiigers- the tow vehicle, must be sub,jxac.f,ed trailer weight Two-wh&I-drive models with a. GVWR and. of 4,20ci lbs. (L9O7 kg) four-wheel-drive models .&e ZR2 suspen&an package w&...
Page 190 Hitches. It’s important the correct hitch: -eq.uipn%ent. to have are a Cross&nds, large tru&s :gaing-by and mughmads few reasons why -you’ll need the-right hitch. Here -are. some rules follow: Total We-ight. .on Your Vehicle Tires. 9 s - 4-53...
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Page 192 Following Distance stay at least twice as far behnd-the vehicle ahead-as would when driving your vehicle without a trai1e.r. This Can help y.ou avoid situations that require a ~ d sudden turns. You’ll need more passing distance-up ahead when you’re tawing a trailer. .And, .because you’re a good deal lmgei-,.
Page 193 When. tixiilkr, y-our vehicle ha.s to’have extra wiring heavy-duty :and a- turn signal flasher. (included the- optional trailering package). The arrows-on your instrument panel will flash whenever. you turn signal 1-me. 0 1 - hooked .up, the &&la lamps will also flash, telling other about to drivers you’re :turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 194 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hll. something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and b.oth your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: Apply your regulafbrakes, but don’t shift into...
Page 195 When You Are Re.ady .to Leave After Parking on a Hill regular 1. Apply your brakes and hold the pedal down while you: engine; Start your s.hift; int,o a.gear; Release tfie parking brake. the brake pedal. 3. .Drive slowly until trailer- is ele-ar of-the chocks.
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Page 198 Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll:find.what ta do about 5- 2 Hazard. Warning Flaihers. .Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5-1 2 Engine Overhearing some problems .that ciin "Ciel%af 5-22 5-22 5-23 5-35 5-36 the road. Engine Fan Noise Goes I t a Tife...
Page 199 Hazard Warning Flashe-rs . _. n...,.,. Yom hazard warning flashers let you w a n others. They also kt police h o w you have. a-pmblem. Your front rear turn signal lamp$ will flash on and off. Your hazard warnirrg flashers work no matter-what position your key is and even if the key To turn off the flashers, pres the-button until...
Page 200 Jump S t-arting. If your battery has run clown, you m.ay want to use another vehic1.e and some jumper cables But p1eas.e use the-folluwing steps vehicle, it safely. NOTICE: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldnlt ww-ranty.
Page 201 NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repair wouldn't b-e covered by your warranty. I€ your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary electric fan under the. hood can start up even when- the engine- is not running and can injure you.
Page 202 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals each battery. Using a match near .a battery can gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashiight if you need more light.
Page 203 7 . Don’t let the .other.end touch metal. Connect it- to the positive terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative to the good battery’s negative Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery.
Page 204 1.2. Remove me cables in reversemder electrical shGrting. Take c.ae that they don’? each .other, or any other metal. Heavy Metal Engine Part Good Battery C. Dead Battery prevent touch...
Page 205 T O hdp avoid injury to you or! otfiws: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe Never taw "wish d.amage.d piarts not fully secured, Never.@ under your vehicle after it has been.
Page 206 When your vehicle is being towed,. h-ave the md.& ;the OFF- position.. The ite,erin,g wliegl sli~ultl cla-mped in- a straightdahezd position witb a clamping &vice desi:ped for towing-service. vehicle's steering c.olumxz I-ock for this. NEUTRAL an-d the .transfer case, if should be in one, ShQuLd.
Page 207 Front Towing; 35 rnph (56 k m h ) , 50 miles (-8O-km) Tow.Limits. lrehicles with fuur-whesl-drive with the electronic -transfercase o p t h must a towing dolly under the whe& when towing from the fipnt. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur.
Page 208 Rear Towing Tow Limits .35 mph (56 kwdh), 50 miles (SO kmj Vehicles with four-whe&dvive with EkctroHic transfer case option must towing, dolly under th.efron;t use a ~vheels when towing- frmn the reaz NOTICE: not tow with sling-type equipment or occur.
Page 209 Engine Overheating will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument paneI. ESteam Is Coming FroniYour Engine 5-12 Steam from an overheatdengine can burn y.ou badly, even if you just open the ho.od. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam toming turn it off and get everyone away from it.
Page 210 IfNo Steam Is Coming From Your Engine y0.u get the overheat warning but s.ce steam, the problem not be hot when yau: the engine get a 1i.ttle long Climb a hill hot day. OLI: S.top after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. trailer.
Page 211 When you decide to lift the, hood, here’s what it’s m€e you’ll see: A, Ccrolant R-ecovery Tank B. .Radiator Prmsure Cap Engine .Fan 5-14 CAUTION: If your vehicle. has air conditioning, the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up .even when the.
Page 212 The coolant level should be at the ADD mark. isn’t, have, a-le-& in the mdiator heater hoses, radiator, water pump the cdoling. system. heater and radiator noses, and other engine parts, can be. very hat. Don’t touch them. If you do,, you can be burned.
Page 213 to, Add Csolsrnt to the Recovery Tank you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolmt level mixture. of clean wnrer isn’t at ADD, add :SO/SO (prefer&bly .distilled) :and DEX-CC)OL@ (siljcate-frm) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. Coolant” in the Index for more information.) Adding only plain water to your cooling system da-ngerous.
Page 214 can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD, start your vehicle.
Page 215 Steam and scalding Bquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are .under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even little at highspeed. Never turn the.cap when the cooling system, including: the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 216 .to Add Coolant to the Radiator You can remove the pressure cap when the cooling system, inchding the pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the-pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until'it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 217 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-cOOL@ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery the ADD mark. tank co.olant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the pressure off.
Page 218 6. Start the engine and let itrun until you can feel the upper radi:ator hose. getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. 7 . By this time, the coolant level inside the filler neck may be lower. If .the level is lower, tidd more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reach.es xh-e base af the filler neck.
Page 219 You.mhy alstt- hear this €annoise wheli ycju s.tart the engine. It will away as the fa It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’? while you’re driving, especially if of.a..tire, But if you should. ever have tips about what to expec~ -and what to do: disengages.
Page 220 If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage a level place. Turn on your hazard by driving slowly to warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 221 The following steps will tell youhow change a tire. Removing the Spare.’Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’I1 need. is .stored inside the plastic jack covef.which is behind the-fr-ont seats, -either on the center p-assenger’s the jack and This is the jack cover for the .for the re,gular cab is similar.
Page 222 Turn .the wi~%g cwnterclockwise :and rem-ove the imt. wheel blocks., jack and wheel wrench. Your spare tire is stored underneath the vehicle; See “Compact S-pare Tire” later in this section for more mformation- about the compact spare. NOTICQ Never remove or restow a tire frodto a stowage. psition under the vehicle while the .vehicle suppiorted by .a jack+ Always tighten fully against the: underside- of the vehicle...
Page 223 Turn the wheel wrench c0unterclo'ckwiA-e .spare Keep tire. turning the wheel wrench irntil the spare tire can be pulled out from under .the vehicle. When has been the tire completely lowered, tilt the the end cable.,and pill it through the- retainer Puli wheel Gpening:.
Page 224 removal tool is stowed with the jack. Position the hub cap removal tool i-n the notch and pull straight ,away from the wheel tQ avoid,p.otential damag,e wheel surface. Remove. the hub cap. I€ you h v e molded hGb :cap:, pry it off with the chisel .end wrench.
Page 225 1. Using the wheel wrench, lomen all Don't remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the jack lift head. 5-28 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate ho1.e nearest the flat tire. the wheel nuts. A.
Page 226 under Getting vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. I f the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 227 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust dirt on the wheel, on the parts to which it is fastened, can make become loose after a t h e . Th-e wheel could come off.and cause an accident.
Page 228 10. Use the wrench.to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-31...
Page 229 Incorrect wheel nuts or imprdperly tightened wheel nuts cause th,e-wheel to become loose and-even comeaff. This. could lead to 'an accident. swe'to use the corre-ct whee1 nuts. If them, .iiep-lsrC.e be sure. to get 'new GM origin.al equipment wheel nuts. Stop as soon as you can somewhere...
Page 230 Wheel W m c h . A . . B. Hoi;$ Assembly Retainer Spring E. Tice stem Valve (PoiritedD.own) Lower €3. R.aise...
Page 231 A. Wheel Wxensh Bracket: Repl.ace the. j-ack cover, -if -you have one.
Page 232 Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Mmiels) Cover (Extended Cab) %. Cover (Stand,ard Cab) D. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models) E. B d t Compact Spare Tire (If Equippe.d) spare-tire Although the compact your vehicle w.as new, it can lose air after a time. Check the.
Page 233 Dan’t use your. campacl. . o n spare don’t mix .yoat cumpact c spa^. :olher-whe;els-ar They won’t fit. Keep t k ~ . and its w h d together. tire NOTICE.: Tire chains: won’t fit your xornpact .spare. Using th.em can damage.yaur ve~hicle .and can damage: the chains Don’t use :tire chains an your too-.
Page 234 NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts vehicle as we11 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 235 5-38 The 'recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of .force. Always p-ull the vehicle.straight pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The'hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping. back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
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Page 238 Section 6 Service and. Appearance Care Here:you will find inf6frriatisn about then it.shows to check important fluid and lubriean~.Ievz=ls.. There vehicle, and a pmt devoteft to itsappearance c.are. Fuel Fuels Foreign Countrks Tank Filling Your Checking Things Ugdgr l h s Engine Oil Air Cleaner Autam-atic Trans-missi-on Fluid.
Page 239 Service Your GM knows your vehicle best dealer to be happy with hope you’ll gn .dl,your Service needs. Yo,u’ll :get genuine GM parts and GM-tf&ed and supported s-ervick people. We hope you”11 want your GM keep Genuine GM-parts have one these Doing Your Own Service Work- If you want twdo some of your...
Page 241 NOTICE:. Your vehixle was desigaed. for fk%I that xiat contains me-thand. 'Don't use it. It can Corrode metal parts in your- fuel-system and also, damage phstie and rubb-er parts. -That damage wouldn't be covered under your warranty. in Foreign ,Countries .
Page 242 behind on the driver’s side of your vehicle. soline ne vapor is highly flammable. It bums violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. hiLged door To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).
Page 243 som-ething ignites it; y0.u could. be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if fuel fiIler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank nearly full, and hot weather. Open the fuel fiier cap slowly and ‘ShW’ noise wait for;ang to stop.
Page 244 Then go to front the vehicle and release secondary hood- release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer .and put.the hood prop into the slot in the hood. a lamp have that comes on when you lift the hood. Things that burn can-get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
Page 245 When you.lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the 2.2L engine: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Engine 011 Fill Cap and Dipstick C. Brake Master Cylinder D. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoi.r E. Battery E Power Steering Reservoir G. Air Cleaner WindshieId Washer Fluid...
Page 246 When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine: A. Battery E. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Transmission Dipstick E. Engine Oil Fill F. Power Steering Reservoir G. Brake Master Cylinder H. Air Cleaner I.
Page 247 Before cJosing the hood, he .sure- all the properly. Thin lift relieve pressure !on the hood to. hood prop. hood prop: Remove: the from the slot in the hood and return the prop to Z t s reta.iner. Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It wdl Iatch when dropped from 10 to 1.<2 inches (25...
Page 248 The oil dipstick on the 2.2L engine is under the fill cap. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to If you drain back into the oil pan. might not show the actual level. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel cloth, then push it back in all the way.
Page 249 When to Add- Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then .you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But- you kind. This part explaimwhat k i r d o f ’ d to crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 250 RECOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTEO TEMPERATURE RANGE. LOOK FOR THIS WEATHER SYMBOL “F “( ‘7 - - 7 - - 1 SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER NOT USE...
Page 251 Most less. than 5 trip3 .are t o 10 miles (8 to Xi km). This particularly impgrtant when outsid.: tempemratures me below Freezing; Most trips include.-extensive idling (such driving .in stopand-go traffic). YQU operate- vehicle in dusty areas or yo.^ a€f-roid fraquen-tly.
Page 252 Did you know that used engine oil contains certain ,;elements that may .be.unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? .Don’t let used ail stay an,yo.ur -for very hng. Clean your- s h n and nai1.s with ‘soap and water,.or a good hand cleaner.
Page 253 To remove this air cleaner, .open both &mps and push the rear of:the air cleaner toward the rear of the engine compartment. 2.2L Engine Insert a ne’w a i r filter. Then replace the assembly, making certain the PCV air tube is properly -seate.d in the left-hand valve- cover and the clamps are securely fastened.
Page 254 When to Check and Change .A goad time to check-your a0tomati.c transmission fluid level is when the en.gine .oil is chanzed, C.hange both the fluid an.d filter every 50,000-miles (8'3 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traf€ic where the-outsi.de.
Page 255 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about IS miles k m ) when outside trnperaturas (1,O"C). Z:it's~c<older than 50°F (109C), drive:the vehicle in DRIVE @) un-til.the engine m ~ v & -reniains steady and then .follow the hot check procedures. 6-18 Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold Park your...
Page 256 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, Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level.
Page 257 HOW to Add Fluid Referto- the. M-aintenance Schedule kind of- t r a m ~ s s i o n fluid to. me. Fluids and Lubricants:” in. the Index. after Add fluid only tktrmsmission checking as a COLD check used .only levd is low, add enough of the proper flvid.
Page 258 %heck the fluid level only when your engine is vehi-dle i s parked on a place and the lrtrarrsI’nissionisCool level e’nough for you torest your fingers :on the transmissision case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubxicant level is up.to the bott,om ~f the fill&- plug hdle.
Page 259 When to Check and What to Use .the Refer to M-aintenance- Schedule, Owner Checks and Services, to determine. how often you: should check the fluid h e 1 in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See “Owner Checks and Services” a d “Fkcommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 260 What to Use Refkr to the Mainteriance Schedule to determine- what kind of lubricant to use., See “Remmmended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Four- Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have additional systems that need lubrication.
Page 261 Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Referto the Maitltenance Schedule -to determine haw often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance S-ervic-es” in the Index. to Check Lubricant If the 1ev.el is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole, youfll need some lubricant.
Page 262 :50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant your vehicle will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to-265'0F (129 "C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the w h g lights and gages work as they should. NOTICE: When adding.
Page 263 NOTICE: If you .use an improper coolant mix, your engine conld overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by p u r warranty. Too much water and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have.
Page 264 Turning the radiator. pre$sare c&p when the engine and radiator are. hot can. allow steam and scalding liquids to.-blow out. and burn y,ou b-adly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will alm.ost neve-r have- t.0 add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator? pressure little when the engine and radiator are hot.
Page 265 NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap from line up with the overflow tub.e on the radiator filler neck.
Page 266 When to Check Power $.teering Fluid is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there a le.& in the,system y m hear noise. A fluid loss an unusual could indicattt a problem. Have-the .-system inspecte.d and repaired. How To -Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the ciean,.then...
Page 267 Adding Washer Fluid dpen the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with the washer synibol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. 6-30 .NOTIICE-: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions .for adding water. Don’t mix water with rea-dy-to-use washer fluid.
Page 268 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir DOT-3 brake fluid. with There .are only tw.0 reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that, the brak.e fluid goes. down an acceptable level. :during normal brake lining wear.
Page 269 Checking B-rake Fluid You. can check. th.e .brake fluid without taking off the- cap. Just look at the windows the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levels. should be above MIN. If they aren't, h.aw your-brake System checked to see if there is After work i-s done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN...
Page 270 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts, For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as. engine oil, in your brake system can dam-age brake system patts-so badly that thef”l1 have rep1aced:Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
Page 271 Some or cljrnates may cause-a driving conditions squeal when. brakes are first app1ie.d or li,ghtly ;ipplied. This; does.laot mean something is- wrong with your brakes, Propeiiy torqued wheel nuts axnecessary to h:elp brake pulsation. When prevent. tirm are rotated, inspect -brake pads for wear and evenly ‘torque wheel nuts in the -proper sequence to GM specifications.
Page 272 Battery Every -new vehicle h-as D ~ C Q never have .add watu one of for a new .recommend a .Deko Fteedom battery, battery. Get-one has the that replacement number shown .the. original battery’s label. If you’re not going to drive your vehisle.for 25 days &+more, off the black, negative take- cable...
Page 273 Headlamps. Sealed Be.am.L.amps 1. -Remove the screws the headlamp. retainer. from Unplug and remove 4; Plugin the new headlamp Put the retainex the tighten the screws. 2. .Pull the headlamp o-ut and remove fhc retainer. the headlamp. in place, and put it headlamp and install and.
Page 274 Composite Headlamps 1. Open. the hood. 2. Remove the black protective cap.s from the removal pins at the top of the radiator support. Use a hex socket to unscrew the pins. 3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out. (Some vehicles side-by-side bulbs.) 4.
Page 275 5. Turn the. bulb countercl.ockrwise to remove it. new bulb into theheadlamp lens ass-ernbiy 6. .Put-the turn clockwise until is tight. e1ectric.al connector. PhLg 8. P.ut the headlamp 1-ens assembly back into t.he ve:hicle. Insrall and tighten the screws. Front Turn Signal Lamps If you.
Page 276 F.ront Sidemarker Lamps. Remove the le-ns retaining screws. Remove the sidenmker lens from Turn the bulb and socket one-quarter counterclockwise, fro'm Remove thebulb and socket Install. the new:bulb and socket sidemarker lens. 6 ,. Rotate bulb and-socket one-quarter of-a .turn ciockwise.
Page 277 3. Remove. the bulb. 4. Insrall a new bulb? and tighten the screws. If equipment--such a cap or camper is installed your vehicle, a center high-mounted stoplamp feed wire along the driver's s.iid& rear fram-e. This wire provided ,-rshould be used to install a center high-mounted '-stoplanip the cap 'or c.mper;...
Page 278 Underh.osd Lamp 1. Disconnect-the electrical conn&tor frum the underhood lamp assemb1,y. 2. Re~~iove the screws. Disconnect ground ,th,e wire. 4. Rembvei th.e lamp assembly fforn the hood. 5. Install the new bulb. wire. 7. Connea the graun-d Gonnixt the electrical connectbr to the lamp assembly: Vanity Ntirror Lamps 1.
Page 279 -Windshield Wiper Blade .Replacement “Normal Maintenance Replacement Pqrt.s” in the Inde-x for the proper type replacement blade. NOTICE: Use care when -removing-or installing a blade assernb-ly. ,Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield. 1.. To remove the old wiper blades;, lift the wiper arm until it 1o.ck.s into a vertical position.
Page 280 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has notches at one-end that are 1ocke.d by the-bottom claws :of the blade msembly. At the in$efl f$Oln notched ead;pull thtt neu! 4. To imtall the- wiper ?me& slide the insert (D), notched.end last, into the end with two (A).
Page 281 Poorly maintained and improp-erly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much, friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) 6-44 Unaerinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
Page 282 Inflation Tire Pressure The CertificationlTire label, which is door edge, .above .the door latch shows the correct tires inflation pressures for your when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least more than 1 three hours driven NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or...
Page 283 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles QOO. to 13 0.00 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”...
Page 284 Rust-or dirt on a wheel,. or on the parts it is fastened, can make wheel nuts bec:ome lo-ose a-ftep a. time. wheel coukd come off and cause: an accident. When you change a wheel, remove or dirt from .rust places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 285 Buying. New Tires 'If you 'eve.r replace your tires with those- TPC Spec number, make Sure they are the same, size, load range, speed rating and construction type .bias-belted..or radial) original tires.. you^ 6-48 Mixing tires could 'cause you to lose control while driving.
Page 286 While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light-trucks may vary with respect..to these orades, they must also. conform requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performanc.e Criteri-a (TPC) standads. Federal safety Warning: .The tract-ioa grade assigned to thi.s .tire ,on brakin.g (straight ahead) tractioli tests and- do.es not include comering (tuning3 tractioh.
Page 287 Temperature temperature grad.e for Warning: 'The estab1ishe;d for' a-tire that i.s properly inflated .and overlaaded. Excessi-ve speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat bui1.d.up and. pes-sible tire on your The w h W s vehicle were'aligned and balanced factory to give.you carefully...
Page 288 Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts nuts wheel on your vehicle can I t could affect the braking and handling your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make. you lose contrd. You could have a~c.olliSioh in which you or others could be injured. Always use the.correct wheel, wheel b;olts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Page 289 Tire, Chains use tire chains. They can damage your because there’s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it vehicle and tire size combination and conditions. Follow that -manufacturer’s instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it’s contacting your vehicle, and don’t spin your -wheels..
Page 290 Appearance Care R.emernkr, cleaning producrs can are tQxic. Others can bwst ir~to. flame if match them on hot part dangerous if breathe their- fumes in Wlie11 you use anything fram a co&t.ainer to clean your vehicle, b.e sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnirigs- -and instruc.tiam.
Page 291 Using Focl-Type Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to 2. Always clean a whole- trim panel or section. Mask surromdiirrg.trim along stitch or welt lines.. 3. Mi-x Muid-Purpose Powdered directions the container label. 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the mater‘ial and do.n’t .rub it roughly.
Page 292 1. 'Cgrefully Scrape off excess stain. 2. Clean with coQ1.water and diow to dry. -$n.remai:ins, clean it with s.slvent-type c1:leaner. Non-Gre,asy $%aim scrape off .excess .sponge stain, Thefi 11.. %&efully soiled area with cool water. 2. Ifa. stai-n remains., 'follow the fwm-type in.strwtions described.
Page 293 Cleaning rthe Top -of the. Instrum-exst. Panel Use only mild soap and- w&te,r Sprays the instrument panel. containing silicones or waxes may cause ,annoying;reflections in the windshield make see: &:d even it difficu1.t thfough .the windsh-ield under conditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean Do not.
Page 294 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and. Wiper Blades t l x windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer? or i f wiper blade chatters when ‘running,. wax, or other materid may be on the blade or windshield. the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield, &...
Page 295 Finish Ca.re Occasional waxing. miid~~palishmg~ hand may be neces.$ary reinove-regidue. f r m the paillf You Can g ~ t finisk GM-apprci;v.ed cleaning prod,ucts f h m your dealer. (See “Appearance C,me :and Materials” in the Index.) NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a bas.ecoai/clesircaat paint fmish may dull.
Page 296 Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els (If Equipped) your wheels a soft Keep clean using soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After mild rinsing thoroughly., dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The-surface t h a e wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
Page 297 Finish Dam-age st0n.e chips, fracture-$ deep scratches should he repaired right away. Bare metal quicl;ly.antl may cItwelap into a. maj or Minor chips a r d scmtches can be repaired. with touch-up materi.ds -available frbm your dealex or other service- outlets.
Page 298 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-61...
Page 299 Vehicle Identification Num'ber (VIN) / c I SAMPLE4UXVM072675 This is the legal identifier for yaur vehicle. It appears. on a. piate the. f i m t corner of-the instrumefit panel, on the driver's sidei YOU. gee it if windshield fimn oLtside.'youT vehicle. The apgears the Vehcle Certification :and Servlice Parts labels -;and the'certific:aE$- oflitk and registrgtion.
Page 300 Electrical System. Ad-d-On Electrical Equipment .NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehide unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical. equ-ipment can dimage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be cove-red by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 301 Fuges and Circuit Breakers: The w i n g circuits .in v-ehicle ,are protegted ,from short circuits-by a eo1Gbination Lid&. fusible thermal This greatly reduces the cha-nce offires .caused by electrical problems. Look at the .silver-odored baml inside the fuse. replace band is.
Page 302 FuselCircuit Breaker- Usage Power D-aor LOcks, Power 'seat, Power Lu.mbar, Remot.e Seat Keyless Entry Power Windows, Sunroof Mo.dwle/Motor FuseKirsui t 'Breaker...
Page 303 Fuse/Circuit Breaker FuseKircuit Breaker...
Page 304 Replacement. -Bulbs Lamps Sea1e.d. Beam Halogen Hadlamps Composite Low-Beahi Halogen Headlamps Composite High-Beam Halogen Headlamps Tail. and Stgplamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Fronf Turn Signal Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Underhood Lamp Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps Quantity Number 9006 HB4 90.0.5 €433 3057 3157NA 4-67...
Page 305 2.2L...
Page 306 Capacities (Approximate) Cooling. System Capacity’* Eqgine. 2.2L “VORTEC” 4300 “VoRTEC”-43~~ Transmission 11 .s quarts (1 1.0 L) AutornaticlManual Automatic ll.7 quarts (1 1.1 L) M.mual 11.9 quam (11.3 L) “VORTEC” 4300 ‘12551472 PF52 Al.I-43C C’V746C 24200.745 41-932 GF48 1 Trico (20 inched5 1 cm) Quantity...
Page 307 Crankcase Capacity* Engine- Quantity with F-ilter 2.2L 4 5 quarts (4.3 L) “VORT’EC” 43QO 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Automatic. Transmis$ion Capacity* Type Quantity (Drain and Refill) 4L60E 5.0 quarts (4.7 L) *After refill, the level nzmt be checked, Fluid Dit’ferential Axle Front 6-70...
Page 308 Vehicle Dimensions* Wheelbase ....108.3 S/T10603 S/TlO'803 ....117.9. inches (2995 ST10653 ....122.9 inehe:s (312.2 cm) Length .
Page 309 6-72...
Page 310 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This the mainten-awe required. for your vehicle. Your vehicle ;ntxxts-tBese services section COV~TS dep.enclability and emission .control performance. Ilztroducitisn Part A.: Scheduled Maintenmee Services Short Trip/City Defiiiition 7 -5 Shmt TTip/City Intervals Long, T~ip/Highway 7.-6 Definition 7 -6 .Long Trip/Highway Intervals Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule...
Page 311 KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE RECOMMENDED IMPORTANT: Protection Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehidle gpad w o r b g condition, but also. helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
Page 312 H0.w This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ shows .how often. Same of what to have done and services can be complex, unless you are.technic.ally qualrfied and have the necessary equipment, let your dealer’s.
Page 313 Using Your Maintenance Schedule The-proper fluids and lubicants to use Make sure whoever sezvic.es your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replacedhnd all necessary repbs done before you O r af~ybne else the vehicle. drives These schedules are for .vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo with.in recommended these limits.
Page 314 Short Trip/City Intervals. Every 6,000. Miles (10 QOO h ) : Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cle-anel Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (orat each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Milles (50 000 Bm): Air Cl,eaner Filter Replacement.
Page 315 Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads.
Page 316 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule good .time. to check your’ brakes is during tire rotation. See: “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic Maintenance Inspection” in Part C of this schedule, Drive axle setvice (see “Recommended Fluids ,and Lubricants” in the Index for proper lubricant ‘Locking Differenti,al .Drain fluid.
Page 317 ?art TrWCity Maintenance Schedule Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever oc.curs first). An Emisxi6~ .Control Sem:ice. chassis components (or every Lubricate 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See €ootnote Check rearhont axle fluid.level and add fluid as needed. Check. constant velocity joints and -axle seals for leaking.
Page 318 Slhort Trip/City Mainten,ance .Schedule Check re.ar/front axle fluid levell and add fluid as nceded. Check constant velocjty joints and axle seals for lealung. (See footnote .*,*.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Insp.ectiam and for proper rotation Rotation” in the Index pattern .and, additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE 4CTUAL.MILEAGE...
Page 319 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and ,filter (or 3 months, whichever occurs -first), An Emission Control Service. a..Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). @ee.footnote #.’) 7-10 every Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 320 .Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occ-urS first). An Emission- Control Service. .Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions, Replace filter if necessary.
Page 321 .Sho.rt WplCity Maintenance Sche.dule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil ‘and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate c,hassi.s cornp.onents (or every 3 months, whichever occurs. first). (See footnote #:.) 7-12 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 322 Short Tri-p/City Maintenance Schedule 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule .24,000 Miles (40 000 krn) (Continued) Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add .fluid as. needed. Check constant velocity joints .and axle -seals fox leaking. (See fuotno.te Rotate tires. See “‘Tire Inspection and Rotation” .in the Index for proper rotation p-attern and:additi.onal information.
Page 324 Short .Trip/City Maintenance Schedule] 30,000 Miles (50 0.00 km) Change engine oil and fi;lter 3 months, -whichever occurs first). EnztssiO-n %ontrul Service. Lubricate chassis components (or .every 3 mo-nths, whichever occurs first). (See footnote CheCk re.ar/front axle fluid level needed. Check constant velocity fluid joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 325 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiun Control Sewice. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote axle Check readfront fluid level and add fluid. as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 326 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I J Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and ,the Rotatian” in Index for proper rotation in€mmatirm. pattern additi;onal (See footnote .D Check reair/front axle fluid level fluid needed,. Check constant velocity joints and axle sea1.s for leaking. **.) (See footnote...
Page 327 Short Trtp/City Maintenance .Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and filter months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Curitrol -Service. Lubricate chassis: components 3 month.s, whichever occurs first). (See foutnote 7- 1.8 every Check readfrant- axle fluid level and add- fluid joints and axle seals forleaking.
Page 328 Sho.rt Tri"p/City Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 0.00 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubsic.ate. chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid needed.
Page 329 Short, Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (89 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (orxvery 3 months,, whichever occurs AI? Emissiun Control Slervice. Lubricate chassis components., (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote 7-20 Check readfront axle fluid level and. add ;fluid.as.
Page 330 Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and mainly filter if the vehicle is one or more of these conditilons: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 (32°C) or hgher. In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Page 331 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil -and:filter (or every 3 months, which.ever- occuwfirrst). Emisrst'on Control Service. Lubricate chassis components Cor every months, whichever OCCUTS (S-ee footnote Check readfront axle fluid. lwei and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for le **.) footnote...
Page 332 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See fo-otnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index €or proper rotation pattern and :additional information. (See footnote +.) DAT€C ACTUALMILEAGE...
Page 333 60,000 Miles (100 000 7-24...
Page 334 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. Control Sewice. mission Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for prop.er rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 335 ,000 Miles (I10 000 km) Change engine oil and fi :r (ox e v a y monihs, whichever occurs first). Emission Curztroi Service. Lubric:at.e chassis camp-meats- 3 .months, whichever occurs first). (See ‘footnote 7-26 Check readfront axle fluid level a.nd :add fluid.
Page 336 Short Trip/C.ity ..Maintenance- Schedule 69,000 Miles, (115 000 km) Change engine 0-il a d f i l t e r 3 rno,oth$, whichever, occurs first). Emission Control Service. 'Lubri.cate c,kas.sis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ( S e e footnote Che.ck readfrcmt axle fluid level' and add fluid as needed.
Page 337 - , . . L . . . C _ ” , - > . .Short TripKity -Maintenance Sc-hedule. Check readftont axle fluid fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking, .* * .> (See footnote Rotate tires-.
Page 338 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Conpol Service. Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for lealung. (See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 78,000 Miles (130 000 km)
Page 339 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130.000 km) (Contintced) Check rear/€ront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Che-ck constant veloci-ty joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote tires. See ‘“Tire Inspection and Rotate Rotation’? in the Index for p-raper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 340 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever. occurs first) (See footnote Check readfi-ont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 341 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule- 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine .and filter (or -eve.ry 3 months, whichever occurs Emission Control Service. A n . Lubricate chassis components (or every .monthsj whichever occurs. first). (See footnote Check: readfront axle fluid level and -add fluid as needed.
Page 342 Short Trip/Citg Maintenance Schedu .e Replace fuel filter. An .E!nission Control Service. ($.& Repl-ace air ckaner fiIter. An Ernissi,on CQntroE Swvice. Rotate ,tire$.. .See ‘“Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for pattern and additjonal information. (See foatmte ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every...
Page 343 Short Trip/City M-ainterrance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) and filter (or-every Change engine 3 months, whic-h-ever occurs first).. Emission Confro1 Se-rvice. Lubric,ate chassis compments. (or every mohths, whichever occurs (See. footnote Check readfront-axle fluid .level .and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and ;axle seds for.le.akiag.;...
Page 344 S.hort TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (1 65 000 knz) Change. engine and .filter (or .months, whichever -occurs first). ATI Emisston Control S~rvice, Lu.bricate chassis c.omponents (or every 3 .months, whi-chever occurs first). (See footnote #.> Check readfront axle fluid l.evel and add flu-id as needed.
Page 345 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) no.t your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fZuid andfilter do not require changing. Manual ,transrnis.sion fluid doesn’t require change. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 150,000 Miles (240 000 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,...
Page 346 The services shown in this sc.hedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) at the same interva1.s. -The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Page 347 Long. Tripmighway .Maintenance 7-38. Schedule Check readfront .axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE...
Page 348 Long’TripLHighway Maintenance Schedule . . . Chang.e engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Ernis8inn Control Service. chassis. components (or every Lubricate, 1-2 months, w hickever occurs- first). (See footnote: _ . . Check rearlfront axle fluid level and actd fluid .as nee.ded.
Page 349 rrip/Highway Maintenance Schedule uuEls 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil’ and filter (or every I 2 months., whichever occurs: first) An. Em.ission Conmi Service... Lubricate chzssis. components 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #..) Check rem-/frQnt .axle fluid fluid.
Page 350 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whiche.ver occurs first). An Elnission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever 0-ccurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed, Check canstant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 351 ’ . Lung TripMlighway -Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine. oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Entission Cuntrol Service. Lubricate chas.si.s components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs. first). (See footnote 7-42 Chec-k rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as ne-eded.
Page 352 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance ,Schedule Miles (75 000 kmj 45,000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occ,urs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate- chassis compone.nts (or ever,y 12 months, whichever 0-ccurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid Level and add fluid as needed.
Page 353 .-;_ Lorig -Trip/Highway Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 (32" C) or higher.. In hilly or mount.aincrus terrain.
Page 354 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contml Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as.
Page 355 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist). An Emission Cuhtror! Service,. Lubricate chassis components [or eve.ry 12 months, whchever occurs. first). (See footnote.#.) I J Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 356 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 (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 357 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 knt) Change engine oil -and filter (or every S2 months, whichever occur-s first). EJnixsjon Control Semt-ce. Lubricate chassi-s components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote 7-48 Check readfront axle fluid level and add needed.
Page 358 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or -every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cot.lrrob Service. Lubricate chas-sis components (or every 12 months, whichev.er occurs first). (See footnote. Check redfront axle fluid, 1e.vel and add fluid as nee-ded.
Page 359 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil .and filter (or every 1.2 month,s, whxhever occurs first). An Emission Corttrol Service-. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle flui.d level and add fluid as needed.
Page 360 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 Change engine oil and-filter (or evely 12 months, whichever: occui-s first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever’ occurs first). (See footnote #-> Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed, Check constant velocity j0int.s and axle seals for leaking.
Page 361 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. Emission Control Service. &I Replace spak plugs. An Emission Controt ..Service. Change automatic transmission fluid and mainly driven under filter if the vehicle one or mo-re a€ these conditions: I n heavy ci.ty traffic where the outside temperature reg;ularly reaches 90 (32°C) or-higher.
Page 362 Long Tripmighway Maintenan Uses such as found -in taxi, police or delivery service. vehicle unde.r do not use your coiiditions, th.efluid andfilter do not require changing. Manual transmission fluid does.n’t require change. 1ns.pest Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. A-n Emission Control Service.
Page 363 Part B: Owns Check-s and Services Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which shouldbe performed the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control of your perfomance vehicle. sure any necessary repairs are completed’ at once. Whenever my.fluids or lubricants are added to. your vehicle, they m&e sure proper ories, as shown in...
Page 364 Wiper Blade Check 1ns.pect.wiper blades for wear: or cracking. Replace blade- worn or inSerts: that app-ear damaged or ihatstreak miss areas ofthe windshield. Also. sec “Wiper Blades, Cleaning” .in the Index. Manual Transn@gton Check transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G Check the “Ma~ual Tran$mis,sion”...
Page 365 Starter Switch Chl When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move.suddedy. Ifit does, you or others could be injured.. Follow the steps below. 1. Befbre you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply.bath the parking brake (se:e “Parking Brake”...
Page 366 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parkmg brake set, try to turn LOCK in each the ignition key to With :automatic transmission, the key should turn LOCK o.dy when the shift lwer is in PARK (P). On vehicles key release: butto-n, try with to LOCK without pressing the button.
Page 367 Part C: .Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections ,and services which should be-peffomed:at least twice a year (for ins‘tanck, each and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s spring service department .or other qualified service center do sure these jobs. Make necessary repairs are completed once.
Page 368 Drive Axle Service axle Ievcl and Check redfront fluid Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Tra-nsfm Case (Four-wheel Drive) lnsp.e.ction Every 12 months or'at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer c.ase-and add lubricant transfer ms-e for kinks and proper Check vent hose installation.
Page 369 Re@ornrmended Fluids NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part numb.er or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine- Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol -of the proper viscosity. To deterniine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”...
Page 370 USAGE FLUIDLLUBRJCANT Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) lubric-ant .mee,~g-.re;quiremen~s NLGI 2, Category LB GC-LB. Front Wheel Wheel bearing lubricant Bearings .requirements of NLGI Category GC or GC-LB- (GM No. 105 1 344 or equivalent). Differential, Axle Lubricant (GM PartNo.
Page 371 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Hood Lubriplate lubricant aerosol Latch (GM Part No. Assembly, Pivots, Spring equivalent) or lubricant meeting Anchor and requirements of-NLGI Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl M U ~ ~ ~ - € ‘ U ~ P O S ~ Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, (GM PartNo.
Page 372 Part E: Maintenance Re.cOrd After tbe .scheduled services. are performed, record the :date, odometer. readkg and who performed the. service in the boxes provided’ aftex the maintenance interval. ODOMETER DATE READING Any additional information from “Owner Checks.and Services” the following recard pages, Also, maintenance receipts.
Page 373 Maintenance. Record ODOMETER L T E READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PEXFDRMED...
Page 374 Maintenanc-e Record 0-DOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERF'ORMED READING...
Page 375 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE -READING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY 7-66...
Page 376 Section 8 Customer Assktance Information...
Page 377 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date. information promptly addres-s any concerns you have. However, if been resolved to your complete satisfaction, .take following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your ccmcern with a dealership management., Normally, concerns. can b.e quickly resolved at that level.
Page 378 STEP TWO If after c-ontacting a member dealership 'management, it appears your concern cahnot be resolvkd by the dealership without €urther help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance. -.800-222- 1020, In Canada, Center: by calling 1 GM of Canada cmtact Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by c-alling 1-800-263-3777 (English) .or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 379 Custo,mer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who -are de.af, hard of-heaxing, or speech-impaired and srirho use Text Telephones Chevrolet h-as TTY equipment availabie at its Customer Assistance Center. Any write Chevro1e.t by dialing: 1-800-833;-,CHEV. (TT-Y users Canalda can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Page 380 Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s- strong commitment to customer satis€action, Chevrolet is excite,d to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.
Page 381 Ba~l:c Care services (as .Roadside Plus.: FREE.Non-Wmanty Towing (to the-clasest dealer- .fmm legal roadway) FREE LucksmitWKey Service (when keys on the road or 1oCke.d inside) Tire (sp.are FREE..Flat Serviw -outlined above) lost ins.t.alled on the wad)
Page 382 The Koadside Assistance Center uses companies. that provide you with quality and priofity service. When will raadside services are required, our advisors payment obligations that utilizing outsi:cle.-s.ervices.. Canadian Roadside Assistance will explain Vehicles purchased in Canada.ha;ve b.e: inc.urred-for 'Roadstde Asistance program :accessible -from anywhere Canada or- the United Stales.
Page 383 C ~ C W ~ O W G ~ C I Ttaasportation is not part, couttesy- ofthe Bump,er to Bumper New Vehicle .Liniite,d (%evrdet/Geo Warranty. re-ves. chang,es or discontinue Courtesy at any time without notification. make the right to Transportation...
Page 384 Plan (CAMVAP). General Mo-tors reserves the right to .change eligibihty limitations &d/or to discontinue its :participation in this program. 'Both Chevrolet and your Ghevrolet dealer .to making sure you completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has.
Page 385 Some state taws may require .before filing a claim with state-run arbitration program .For the courts. further information, contzct the . i n . 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at. 1-800-222- 1020. -Your comes vehicle with separ.ate warranty booklet that contains detiiikd warranty information.
Page 386 TO GIZNERAL MOTORS In addition to.notifying NHTSA (.or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, wecertainly hope you’lI notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write: Chevrolet..Motor Division Chevrb1et:Customet .Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Tray, Michigan 4800’7-7.047 In Cmada, pletise call us 1-8.00-263-3777 (English,)
Page 387 The foliowing publications covering the operation -the Service Publication Order or credit CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEEO SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications-are written directly for Owners and engines, tra’nsmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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Page 390 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlets Adding Sound Equipment Add-on Equipment ........AirBag .
Page 392 Cooltint Heater. Engine ......C.ourtesy Transportati.on ........%ruise Control Customer Assi-stanceTnf~'o;l~tio~ .
Page 393 ....Engine Oil ..Adding ....... . . Additives .
Page 397 ........Rain, Driving Rear ........Axle .
Page 398 ....Service Work. Doing Your Own ....SheetMetaJDamage .
Page 399 9-10 ........Users Turn Signal a d Lane Change...
Page 400 Wheel Aliggrnent Wheel-Nut Torque Wheel Replacement Windows ....... Express-Down ....... . . Sliding Rear .
Page 401 vic Station Checkpoints ENGINE COOLANT TIRES RECOVERY TANK P.6-24 BATfERY PS-35 .O;IL ENGiNE DIPSTICK P6-10 SECONDARY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUlR HOOD RELEAS.E FUEL DO.QR P6-29 P6-6 P6-5 Far de~il~d.-inf~rmarion, refer twthe page number listed, see the index in the back of the owner s manual.

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