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Page 2 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information 8- 1 This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 4 About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See “Driving Guidelines”...
Page 5 You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols these symbols are important are used on an for you and original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
Page 7 Model Reference This manual covers these models: 4-DOOr Utility 2-Door Utility Suburban...
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. You can also learn about some things you should nut do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls 1-17 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
Page 9 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them and fold them up and down. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 10 Power Driver’s Seat (If Equipped) If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver’s side, you can adjust it with these controls at the outside edge of the seat. You can use the round center knob to move the seat to where you want it.
Page 11 Power Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped) If you have power lumbar adjustment, you can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback. To increase support, press and hold the front of the rocker switch. Let go of the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support.
Page 12 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 13 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Seatback Latches (2-Door Utility) If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in sudden stop or crash.
Page 14 Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Utility) If any easy entry seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. And, even if there is no crash or sudden stop, a driver sitting in an unlocked easy entry seat could be startled by the sudden movement and hit the wrong control or pedal, causing an accident.
Page 15 Rear Seats If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be 1 thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Remove the head restraints only-when you need to fold the seat, and be sure that the head restraints are stored securely in the storage bag and placed under the rear seat.
Page 16 To fold the seat, pull on the release handle at the bottom of the seat cushion marked RELEASE. When you release the seat cushion, the seatback is automatically released. Pull the loop on the seatback forward and fold the seatback onto the seat cushion. While the seat is i n the folded position, hang the latch plate end of the outer passenger position safety belts on the hooks at the top of each retractor cover, out of...
Page 17 After returning the seat to the passenger position, pull forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into place. Also, return the safety belts and head restraints to their original positions, so they will be available for rear seat passengers to use.
Page 18 To fold the seat, pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward. After folding the seat cushion fully forward, pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is flat.
Page 19 Folding the Second Seat (Suburban) If your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat, either side may be folded down to give you more cargo space. Before folding, place the latch portion of the center safety belt in the center armrest. That way, the center safety belt will be out of the way when the seat is folded and also will be easily available for passengers to use when the seat is returned to the passenger position.
Page 20 To create a load floor, release the panels from the seatback by pushing rearward on the latch and fold them out to cover the rear seat footwell. To return the seat to the passenger position, lift the load floor panels and latch them into the seatback. Then lift the rear seatback up and push rearward until it latches.
Page 21 Entry to the Rear Seat (Suburban Second Seat) The right side of the rear 60/40 split folding bench seat, has an easy entry feature. That makes it easy to get in and out of the third seat, if you have one. To operate the seat, move the lever at the side of the seat down.
Page 22 A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are not twisted and are properly attached.
Page 23 Move the seatback release lever, at the right rear of the seat, toward the center of the vehicle. Then, fold the seatback forward into the seat cushion. To unlatch the seat from the floor, pull up on the center release handle at the rear of the seat and lift the rear seat up, off of the floor.
Page 24 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system, or air bag system. Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 25 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
Page 26 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider Put someone on it. doesn’t stop. 1-19...
Page 27 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-20...
Page 28 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 and the Answers...
Page 29 If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident even one that isn’t your fault your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Page 30 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. 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 it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 31 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. 1-24 To move it down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
Page 32 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
Page 33 &.. What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 34 What’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 35 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-28 You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 36 What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 37 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 38 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 39 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags.
Page 40 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s a i r bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-33...
Page 41 If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Page 42 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. A i r bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 43 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment.
Page 44 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle e.’ If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash.
Page 45 Center Passenger Position 1-38 Lap Belt If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 46 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 47 Lap-Shoulder Belt Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 2-Door Utility and Suburban 1-40...
Page 48 4-DOOr Utility 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
Page 49 4-DOOr Utility The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
Page 50 Four-door utility models and the second seat of Suburbans have shoulder belt height adjusters. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move the height adjuster down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position.
Page 51 2-Door Utility and Suburban 4-Door Utility To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-44...
Page 52 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 53 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-46 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 54 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides.
Page 55 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 56 Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (CO-~’----”) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 57 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
Page 58 Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your GM dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you how to do it.
Page 59 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
Page 60 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back ail the way.
Page 61 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1-54 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.
Page 62 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7.
Page 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates.
Page 64 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
Page 65 To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Page 66 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
Page 67 &Door Utility 2-Door Utility and Suburban...
Page 68 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 69 Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
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Page 72 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
Page 73 Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 74 Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. If you ever lose your key, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one. Door Locks I!\ CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out.
Page 75 From the inside, to lock the door, slide the lever on your door down. To unlock the door, slide the lever up. Power Door Locks Press the side of the power door lock switch marked LOCK on either front door to lock all the doors at once.
Page 76 On the passenger side of the rear cargo door or tailgate, there is a power lock switch which can be used to lock or unlock all of the doors. On vehicles with cargo doors, if the rear cargo lock switch is pressed with the cargo doors open, all of the doors will lock five seconds after the cargo doors are closed.
Page 77 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or your tailgate from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. In addition, your interior lamps will be illuminated for a set period of time when the transmitter signal is received by the Keyless Entry System.
Page 78 Operation To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button. If you press this button again within five seconds, all the remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors.
Page 79 To replace the battery: Insert a small coin, or flathead screwdriver, to separate the bottom of the transmitter from the top. Remove the battery and replace it with a new one, making sure the positive side of the battery is facing down.
Page 80 It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the tailgate glass, tailgate...
Page 81 Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors, you must open the passtnger’s side door first. If the door is locked, insert your door key in the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock it. To open the passenger’s side door, pull up on the handle and pull the door open.
Page 82 Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so...
Page 83 New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first...
Page 84 LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
Page 85 NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START.
Page 86 Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F C ) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 87 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Page 88 Your vehicle now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of PARK (P). This means that if your key is in OFF, rather than LOCK, there will be a small current drain on your battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time.
Page 89 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow”...
Page 90 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (03): normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
Page 91 Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If you have this feature, your rear axle can give you snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It additional traction works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel move the vehicle.
Page 92 Manual Transfer Case The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of four-wheel drive..... . .
Page 93 An indicator near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: 2-Wheel High (2H): This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 4-Wheel High (4H): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle.
Page 94 Electronic Transfer Case (If Equipped) If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are below and to the left of the climate controls. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: 2HI: This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations.
Page 95 Shifting from 4HI to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed, and the system will unlock automatically. Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4L0, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
Page 96 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 97 Shifting Into PARK (P) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 98 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL 4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 99 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 100 Parking Over Things That Burn CAUl mON: 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 kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell.
Page 101 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if ever have to, here are some things to know. Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
Page 102 Windows Manual Windows To open your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows (If Equipped) 2-Door Utility 4-Door Utility and Suburban If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the side doors.
Page 103 The driver’s window switch has an express down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press and hold the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one second to activate the express down mode. The express down mode can be canceled at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch.
Page 104 Horn Push on the air bag module in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 105 Thrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever a l l When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 106 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the knob with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the knob to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle.
Page 107 Rear Window Wiper and Washer The rear window wipedwasher switch is on your instrument panel, to the right of the gage cluster. To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up. For delay wiping, slide the switch even with DELAY in the center position of the rear wiper control.
Page 108 Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for a few seconds and then either stop or return to the preset speed. The use of hood mounted air deflectors may adversely affect windshield wiper and washer performance.
Page 109 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
Page 110 Move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A for less than half a second.
Page 111 Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Lamps Your parkingheadlamp knob is on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. Rotate the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol to turn on the following: Parking Lamps, 2-40...
Page 112 Headlamps-On Reminder A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned on and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the buzzer can be turned off by turning the thumb wheel next to the parkingheadlamp switch all the way down.
Page 113 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control The instrument panel intensity control is located next to the parkingkeadlamp switch. Rotate the thumb wheel up to adjust the instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gear shift indicator LED display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
Page 114 Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors. You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the thumb wheel, located next to the parkingheadlamps switch knob, all the way up to the second notch. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed.
Page 115 Mirrors Inside Mirror Push or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. 2-44 Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside rearview mirror. When on, an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
Page 116 Mirror Operation The right side of the switch located at the bottom of the mirror turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. The AUTO LED will come on when the electrochromic mirror is turned on. To turn the mirror on, press and hold the MIRROR button for three seconds.
Page 117 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 118 Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter narrow doorways. Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped) If you have electric mirrors, they can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle.
Page 119 Storage Compartments Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments designed to store small items. Glove Box To open your glove box, move the switch button toward the passenger’s side and pull the door open. Center Overhead Console (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have an overhead console.
Page 120 ->-;: ~..c. , , , 4. Add one peg at a time until the PUSH button on the closed compartment door operates the garage door opener. 5. Now, with the compartment door closed, push the button marked PUSH to make sure the garage door opener operates properly.
Page 121 Sunglasses Compartment The center overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store your sunglasses. To open the center compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out.
Page 122 Center Floor Console (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, lift the latch handle and swing the door open. Your console also has a cupholder that swings out for the back seat passengers to use.
Page 123 The cassettekompact disc holder can be removed and replaced with a cupholder that is located in the center console storage area. To remove the cassettekompact disc holder, pull the front of the holder toward you and then lift To insert the cupholder, place it in the console.
Page 124 The storage compartment has a cassettekompact disc holder. The holder will store up to five compact disc cases and up to six cassette tape cases. The storage compartment also has a folding writing table on the top of the armrest lid. To use the writing table, pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward.
Page 125 Other Storage Compartments Your vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often-used items. Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books. Some models have a storage pocket on each of the front doors.
Page 126 Cargo Security Shade @-Door Utility Model) An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, always store it outside of the vehicle. When you put it back, always be sure that it is securely reattached.
Page 127 To remove the shade from the vehicle, first let the shade go all the way into the holder. Then, push the shade holder toward the passenger side of the vehicle. Lift the shade up on the driver’s side, swing the shade rearward and take it out of the vehicle.
Page 128 Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to the roof, and crossrails which can be moved toward the front or the rear in the side rails to help secure cargo.
Page 129 Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the tailgate glass or above the rear load doors. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Front Ashtray The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the...
Page 130 Accessory Power Outlets Two auxiliary power outlets are located near the cigarette lighter. Use these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows.
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Page 132 A. Dome Lamp Switch B. Lamp Controls C. Air Outlets D. Multifunction Lever E. Instrument Cluster F. Gearshift Lever G. Audio System Comfort Control System I. Glove Box J. Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag) K. Ashtray L. Cupholder M. Auxiliary Power Outlets N.
Page 133 Instrument Cluster CHECK GAGES lOlblolol 0 0 0 TRIP Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. 2-62 oolol United States version shown, Canadian similar.
Page 134 Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 135 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 136 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module.
Page 137 After the engine starts, the light should go out. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with your charging system. It could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem.
Page 138 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem.
Page 139 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. ANTI LOCK If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 140 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Gasoline Engine) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission SERVICE control systems. ENGINE SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 141 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 142 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 143 Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty.
Page 144 Check Gages Light This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES If the light comes on and stays on while it could indicate a problem with your vehicle. It could be a problem with your oil pressure, coolant temperature, or some other problem.
Page 145 Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate EMPTY (E) before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
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Page 148 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Rear Comfort Controls Air Conditioning Heating Ventilation System 3- 10...
Page 149 Comfort Controls Heater Control System Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase aifflow, move the knob toward HI. To decrease aifflow, move it toward LO. To turn the fan off, move the knob to OFF.
Page 150 Heater and Air Conditioning Control System (If Equipped) Fan Knob The knob on the left side of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed positions. To increase airflow, move the knob toward HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO.
Page 151 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped) If your vehicle has one of these systems, you can increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents. Depending on the system you have and the setting selected, you can send cooled or heated air to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 152 To use the rear control, first turn the front control knob to REAR CNTL. Then, the rear control can be used to increase and decrease the airflow. Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning) (If Equipped) If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning), the control switch is located on the...
Page 153 Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped) If your vehicle has the rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to regulate temperature, location and speed of the airflow. To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right of the control panel.
Page 154 The rear control works just like the front control. It will allow second seat passengers to adjust the controls as they desire. Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.
Page 155 Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. On cold days, use the HEATER or VENT/HEAT setting with the temperature knob in the red area. If you use the engine coolant heater before starting engine in cold weather, 20°F (-8 heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather.
Page 156 Your vehicle has air outlets in the center and on the sides of your instrument panel. You can move the outlets from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air, or close the outlets altogether. When you close an outlet, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any outlets that are open.
Page 157 Defogging and Defrosting On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to remove fog or ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold conditions. Use DEFROST with the temperature knob toward the red area and the fan control toward HI.
Page 158 Audio Systems Your DelcoB audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 159 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between €34. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there.
Page 160 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob.
Page 161 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3.
Page 162 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOLUME, BAL FADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio.
Page 163 SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to adjust the SCV.
Page 164 P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, F M l or FM2 mode and then press PSCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.
Page 165 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL.
Page 166 AM-FM: Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio. TAPE AUX: Press this button to return to the tape player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode.
Page 167 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn this knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
Page 168 PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). Just: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. 3.
Page 169 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position. Turn the control clockwise to adjust sound to the right speakers and counterclockwise to adjust sound to the left speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its stored position.
Page 170 (4): Press and hold REV to return rapidly to a favorite passage. You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the REV button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc is at the desired selection.
Page 171 Playing a Compact Disc in the Single Remote Disc Player (If Equipped) If you have this option, you can play one compact disc (CD) at a time. To load a CD into the player, hold the disc with the label side up and insert it carefully into the player (approximately halfway).
Page 172 PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press PREV again to go to the previous track on the disc. NEXT (3): Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc.
Page 173 Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the radio is not protected by the feature.
Page 174 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 175 Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with the sound to come and go. The range for most AM stations is greater than for especially at night.
Page 176 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 177 When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the broken tape detection feature is active again. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.
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Page 180 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering 4-11...
Page 181 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 182 Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, some 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
Page 183 It’s the amount alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 184 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
Page 185 Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 186 Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 187 Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels.
Page 188 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 189 Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control steering and acceleration -- have to do their systems work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control.
Page 190 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 191 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 192 Check your 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 of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 193 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
Page 194 Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual.
Page 195 Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off-road recreational driving;...
Page 196 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles.
Page 197 When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you’re not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground.
Page 198 Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
Page 199 Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed.
Page 200 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here’s what you should do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards.
Page 201 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can’t do it. What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill.
Page 202 Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider number of things: How steep is the downhill? Will vehicle control? What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a river bottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to...
Page 203 Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that’s not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across.
Page 204 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across.
Page 205 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you’ll be right in its path.
Page 206 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if you do get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control.
Page 207 After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 208 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 209 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4-30 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 210 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 211 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine.
Page 212 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 213 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 214 Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
Page 215 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 4-36 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 216 CAUTION: If you don’t shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. ’...
Page 217 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. 4-38 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.
Page 218 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F;...
Page 219 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: 4-40...
Page 220 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) 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.
Page 221 Loading Your Vehicle The Certificatiomire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. 4-42 The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
Page 222 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear If’ 3AWR. you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Page 223 Towing Trailer If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Page 224 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
Page 225 Vehicle Engine 5.7L (2WD) Utility C-1500 5.7L K- 1500 (4WD) Utility 6.5L Diesel 5.7L 1500 (2WD) Suburban 6.5L Diesel 5.7L K- 1500 (4WD) Suburban 6.5L Diesel 4-46 Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) 3.08 3.42 6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg) 7,000 lbs.
Page 226 Vehicle Engine 5.7L C-2500 (2WD) Suburban 6.5L Diesel 7.4L 5.7L K-2500 (4WD) Suburban 6.5L Diesel 7.4L Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. 3.73 6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg) 4.10 3.73 6,500 lbs. (2 951 kg) 4.10 8,000 lbs.
Page 227 You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
Page 228 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Tire Loading’’ in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 229 Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 Ibs. (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes -- and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 230 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 231 Making ’hms NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 232 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 233 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 234 Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored. NOTICE: Using a power winch with the transmission in gear may damage the transmission. When operating a power winch, always leave the NEUTRAL (N).
Page 235 To engage a PTO: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). 4. Engage the PTO. NOTICE: Using a PTO for more than four hours without driving your vehicle can damage the transfer case or transmission.
Page 236 Step-Bumper Pad If your vehicle has a rear step bumper, it may be equipped with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper. If you will be using the bumper to tow a trailer, you must remove the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball.
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Page 238 Section 5 Problems On The Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5-11 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engines) Cooling System Gasoline Engines 5-13 5-2 1 Engine Fan Noise...
Page 239 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
Page 240 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 241 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save your radio! NOTICE: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly...
Page 242 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive positive and negative will go to negative...
Page 243 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery. Use a remote terminal if positive the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative to the dead battery.
Page 244 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10.
Page 245 Towing Your Vehicle T r y to have your GM dealer or professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. They can provide the right equipment and know-how to tow it without damage. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new, by adding such things as fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things could be damaged during towing.
Page 246 A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 247 4. Put the transmission in PARK (P). 5. Put the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N). 6. When the vehicle is hooked up, release the parking brake. km/h), 7. Maximum speed 55 mph (88 distance unlimited. If your vehicle is a two-wheel drive or a four-wheel drive with an electric shift transfer case, use the following directions: 1.
Page 248 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Overheating” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 249 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
Page 250 Cooling System Gasoline Engines When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan(s) CAUTION: If 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 251 The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-14 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 252 to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”...
Page 253 5-16 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark, start your vehicle.
Page 254 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 255 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
Page 256 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
Page 257 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan( s). 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Page 258 Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 259 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 260 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you’ll need is located in the rear cargo area. You’ll also find your spare tire there. On two-door utility and Suburban models, the spare tire is located at the rear of the vehicle. To remove the spare tire, first open the tire cover, if you have one.
Page 261 Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking. Assemble the ratchet to the hook near the end of the jack handle (as illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing you. Insert the other end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Page 262 To open the jack cover on four-door utility models, push the cover latches down and remove the cover. To take the jack out, turn the wing-head bolt counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off. Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of the box.
Page 263 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), the jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), wheel wrench (D) and the ratchet (E). The jack handle extension is used if the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle. 5-26 Attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension, if needed) to the jack.
Page 264 UP Marking DOWN Marking One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking. With the UP marking on the ratchet facing you, rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will lift the jack head a little. 5-27...
Page 265 If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, use the wheel wrench and ratchet to remove them. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise, with DOWN facing you, to If the wheel also has a trim ring, use the wheel wrench to pry along the edge and remove it. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off.
Page 266 Front Position 3. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, position the jack on the axle near the flat tire between the spring and the shock absorber.
Page 267 Front Position 4. With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 5-30 Rear Position 5.
Page 268 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 269 Front Position Rear Position 10. Tighten the nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. CAUTION: (Continued) 5-32...
Page 270 CAU‘IWN: (Continued) Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque.
Page 271 Replace the jack storage cover, if your vehicle has one, by simply reversing the removal procedure described earlier. Jacking Tool Storage A. Wheel Wrench B. Jack Handle C. Ratchet D. Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension 5-34 Jack Storage 2-Door Utility Model A.
Page 272 Jack Storage 4-DOOr Utility Model (Passenger’s Side If Equipped) A. Retainer B. Nut C. Jack D. Jack Storage Box E. Bracket Jack Storage A. Retainer B. Nut C. Jack D. Jack Storage Box E. Bracket 4-DOOr Utility Model (Driver’s Side If Equipped) 5-35...
Page 273 Jack Storage Suburban A. Retainer B. Nut C. Jack Storage Box D. Bracket E. Jack 5-36 Store the flat tire in the cargo area of two-door utility and Suburban models and secure it to the tire carrier. To store the flat tire: Put the cover back on the tire if your vehicle has one.
Page 274 Spare Tire 2-Door Utility Model 7. Pins 1. Carrier 8. J-Bolt 2. J-Bolt 9. Use Upper Hole and Pin 3. Adapter for P265 Tire or Lower 4. Spare Tire Hole and Pin for LT245, 5. Nut P245 and P235 Tires 6.
Page 275 Spare Tire 4-Door Utility Model A. Hoist Assembly E. Retainer E Valve Stem, Pointed B. Hoist Shaft C. Ratchet G. Spare Tire Jack Handle 5-38 For four-door utility models equipped with an underbody spare tire carrier, follow these instructions to restore a spare or flat tire: 1.
Page 276 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 277 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
Page 278 The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
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Page 280 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Page 281 Service Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll...
Page 282 CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 283 Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
Page 284 To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
Page 285 Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is behind hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle.
Page 286 While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly.
Page 287 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. NOTICE: I f you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type.
Page 288 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located just to the passenger’s side of the center of the grill. Lift the hood.
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Page 290 A. Battery B. Air Cleaner C. Radiator Cap D. Coolant Recovery Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator F. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick H. Fan I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Engine Oil Fill K. Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Fusemelay Center 6-11...
Page 291 “VORTEC” 7400 Engine When you lift up the hood you’ 11 see: 6-12...
Page 292 A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Air Cleaner D. Radiator Cap E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator F. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick H. Engine Oil Fill J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir K. Brake Fluid Reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir FuseRelay Center 6-13...
Page 293 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 294 When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”...
Page 295 RECOMMENDED SAL VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL WSCOS171 GRADE 011 FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. WEATHER SllE PREfERl corn WEATHER DO NOT USE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart, SAE OllS vehicle.
Page 296 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Your GM dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short triplcity maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 297 Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines) Your air cleaner is located between the battery and coolant recovery tank. The air cleaner assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needs to be serviced. The indicator is located in the air intake tube between the air cleaner and the engine.
Page 298 To remove the air filter, unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover. Lift the filter and the connected duct out of the air cleaner housing. Hold the duct and remove the filter by both pulling and twisting the filter away from the duct.
Page 299 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Owner Checks and Services” in the Index. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfhes.
Page 300 If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Page 301 Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 302 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way;...
Page 303 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
Page 304 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 305 If the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 306 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOLS coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 307 Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger’s side at the rear corner of the engine compartment. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to the HOT mark, or a little higher.
Page 308 Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
Page 309 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 310 Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Page 311 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 312 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the window on the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above MIN and below the top of the window.
Page 313 NOTICE: 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 damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Page 314 Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM specifications. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.
Page 315 Fluid Leak Check After the vehicle has been parked for a while, inspect the surface under the vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from the air conditioning system after it has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Page 316 Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine isn’t running. For the proper bulb type, see “Replacement Bu lbs” in the Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 317 3. Unplug and remove Composite Headlamps the headlamp. 4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place. 5. Install the retainer to the headlamp and tighten 2. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out. the screws.
Page 318 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 4. Turn the bulb to the left and remove it. 5. Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn the right until it is tight. 6. Plug in the electrical connector. 7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle.
Page 319 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while turning the socket to the left. 4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly. 5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and remove it from the socket.
Page 320 3. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly. 4. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and remove it from the socket. 5. Put the new bulb into the socket, gently press in on the bulb and turn it to the right until it is tight. 6.
Page 321 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight. 5. Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly and turn it to the right to tighten it. 6.
Page 322 Rear Lamps 1. Open the tailgate or rear doors. 2. Remove the two black plastic plugs from the rear lamp assembly access holes. 3. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws inside the fender and pull out the lamp 4. Remove the screws from the bulb retainer and take the bulb retainer off of the lamp assembly.
Page 323 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement For proper type and length, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly: 1. Lift the wiper arm and rotate the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. 2.
Page 324 CAUTION: Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole.
Page 325 NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy.
Page 326 When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”...
Page 327 When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
Page 328 Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 329 Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 330 CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured.
Page 331 NOTICE: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road 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 332 Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 333 Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. If you need to use a solvent: 1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper.
Page 334 Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described earlier.
Page 335 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Page 336 Weatherstrips silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth...
Page 337 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Page 338 Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint fidish.
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Page 340 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 111 111111 1 1 1 111111 I1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I r n SAMPLE4UXVM072675 CODE- This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
Page 341 Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working they should.
Page 342 Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes. This protects the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed.
Page 343 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL, Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps Transfer Case Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, DomeReading Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module, DRAC (Diesel Engine) Rear Comfort Controls Cruise Control...
Page 344 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Front and Rear Comfort Controls, Instrument Switches, Radio Illumination, Chime Module DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ignition) 4WALNCM, ABS, Cruise Control Radio (Battery) PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages, Warning Lights Variable Effort Steering...
Page 345 Name Circuits Protected ECM-B Fuel Pump, PCMNCM RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger IGN-E Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil, A/C Compressor Relay, Hot Fuel Module 6-66 Name Circuits Protected FUEL SOL Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine) GLOW PLUG Glow plugs (Diesel Engine) HORN Horn, Underhood Lamps AUX FAN Auxiliary Fan...
Page 346 Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB HEADLAMPS 2 Headlamp System (Sealed Beam) Low/High Beam 4 Headlamp System (Composite) Low-Beam High-Beam LAMP OR BULB EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back-up Lamp Roof Marker Lamp* License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp...
Page 347 LAMP OR BULB INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Roof Console Lamps* Door Courtesy Lamp Four-Wheel-Drive Indicator Four-Wheel-Drive Shift Lever Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror *Suburban Only TRADE NO. 211-2 211-2 214"...
Page 348 Capacities and Specifications Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Identification Gasoline Engines Engine “VORTEC” “VORTEC” 5700 Type RPO Code L3 1 VIN Code Fuel System SFI* *Sequential Fuel Injection Wheels and Tires MODEL C 1500 K 1500,...
Page 349 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
Page 350 Cooling System Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index. ENGINE “VORTEC” 5700 “VORTEC” 7400 Crankcase Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. ENGINE “VORTEC” 5700 “VORTEC”...
Page 351 Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate) TYPE QUANTITY GasolineDiesel 30 Gallons (1 13 L) Utility Standard 42 Gallons (159 L) Suburban Standard 6-72 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
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Page 354 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction P a r t A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Selecting the Right Schedule for Your Vehicle Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 7-30 Long Trip/City Maintenance Schedule...
Page 355 IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Protection Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your GM dealer for details. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your...
Page 356 How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 357 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 358 Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Gasoline Engines Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 359 Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Highway Definition 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 360 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services’’...
Page 361 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 362 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles 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 readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 363 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 364 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 365 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 000 km) 24,000 Miles 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 readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 366 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 367 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 368 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles 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 readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 369 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 370 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 371 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles (85 000 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 readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 372 Short Trip/Cit_v Maintenance Schedule 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 373 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Page 374 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 375 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 376 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 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 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs fist).
Page 377 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check rearhont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 378 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 readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 379 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 380 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 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 readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 381 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 99,000 Miles (165 000 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 readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 382 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve.
Page 383 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 (166 000 at the same intervals. 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 384 Umg Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or ever) 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 385 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicuble only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Page 386 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 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 387 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 500 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 388 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”...
Page 389 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 390 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. (See footnote?.) An Emission Control Service.
Page 391 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 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 392 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. Rotate tires.
Page 393 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 394 Lung Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 97,500 Miles (162 500 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 395 100,000 Miles ( I 66 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
Page 396 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
Page 397 At Least %ice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 398 Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
Page 399 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK.
Page 400 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 401 Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control linkage.
Page 402 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine oil with the American (Gasoline Petroleum Institute Certified For Engine) Gasoline Engines “Starburst”...
Page 403 FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Front Wheel Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Bearings requirements of NLGI Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Differential, Axle Lubricant (GM Part Front and Rear No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. Axle Transfer Case DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Page 404 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 405 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-52...
Page 406 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-53...
Page 407 Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...
Page 408 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
Page 409 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
Page 410 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 411 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in...
Page 412 To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872).
Page 413 Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.) Note: Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease...
Page 414 For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
Page 415 Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 2 1 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive.
Page 416 Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both Chevrolet and your Chevrolet dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...
Page 417 Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Cerfter at 1-800-222- 1020. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.
Page 418 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 419 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATIO The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 421 8-14...
Page 422 Section 9 Index ........A i r Bag .
Page 423 Brake ......Adjustment ........Fluid .
Page 424 ....... Clock. Setting the ....... . Comfort Controls .
Page 425 ....... Electrical System Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ......Electronic Compass Engine .
Page 426 Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ........GloveBox .
Page 427 ........Lamps .
Page 428 ......Odometer ....... . . Odometer.
Page 429 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems ........RearTowing .
Page 430 Seats ..... . Easy Entry (2-Door Utility) Entry to the Rear (Suburban Second Seat) ....Folding the Rear (2-Door Utility) .
Page 431 ....Theft ..Theft-Deterrent Feature ......THEFTLOCK .
Page 432 ......Underbody Maintenance ..... Underhood Fuse/Relay Center Vehicle .
Page 433 Service Station Checkpoints ENGINE COOLANT TIRES RECOVERY TANK P6-44 P5-15 and 6-26* BATTERY P5-3 and 6-36 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-14* HOOD SECONDARY P6-9 RELEASE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-30 HOOD RELEASE FUEL DOOR P6-9 P6-6 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual. For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement.

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