Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Chevrolet Astro Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-7 Safety Belts ... 1-13 Child Restraints ... 1-35 Air Bag System ... 1-63 Restraint System Check ... 1-70 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name CHEVY ASTRO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo Van Passenger Van...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Seatback Latches ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Bench Seat ...1-11 Bucket Seats ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-13 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-18 Driver Position ...1-18...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9: Power Seat
Power Seat If your vehicle has this feature, there will be controls located on the inboard side of the driver’s seat. To raise or lower the front of the seat cushion, raise or lower the lever located toward the front of the vehicle. To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion, raise or lower the lever located toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever located on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever and leaning back. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever, lean forward and the seatback will go to an upright position.
Page 11: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches The seatback lever is located on the right rear of your seat. If your vehicle has the non-touring bench seatback, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. After the latch has been released, push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle until it locks into place.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seats To remove the rear seats, do the following: 1. If you are removing the center seat, remove the right lap-shoulder belt. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt attachment while pulling up on the...
Page 14 5. Lift up on the left and the right seat release levers at the same time. The latches are near the ﬂoor on the rear legs of the seat. 6. Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins.
Page 15: Replacing The Rear Seats
Replacing the Rear Seats 1. Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. 2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat.
Page 16 3. To raise the seatback, do the following: 3.1. Unlock the seatback latch by pulling up on the latch release lever at the right rear of the seat, while pushing down on the upper edge of the seatback. 3.2. Move the seatback into the upright position. Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position.
Page 17: Bench Seat
Bench Seat Each bench seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. Only the rear bench seat can be adjusted forward or rearward using the lever at the front of the seat. Move the seat adjustment lever located at the front of the seat toward the...
Page 18: Bucket Seats
If your vehicle has the optional touring package, your vehicle will have a center console. To raise or lower the center console, press the button located between the beverage holders. Sit in the center seating position only when the console is in an upright and locked position.
Page 19: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are 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. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work . You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive.
Page 21 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-15...
Page 22 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-16...
Page 23: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an...
Page 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
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 – you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 25 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not 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 is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-34 .
Page 26: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you 1-20 To move it down, push it in at the top of the arrows 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 27 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-22 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 29 What’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. CAUTION: 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 30 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-24 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 31 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. CAUTION: 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 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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 33: Center Passenger Position
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 34 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. 1-28 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 35: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 36 2. 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 is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-34 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so that you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 37 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Page 38 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear safety belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 39 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. 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 40: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-29 . 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 of the guides.
Page 41: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a...
Page 42 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-36 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt...
Page 43 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.
Page 44: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Except Cargo Vans Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. 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 45 CAUTION: (Continued) For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 46 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 47 CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 48 CAUTION: Newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders.
Page 49 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 50: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 51 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 52 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 53: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Except Cargo Vans Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 54: Top Strap
Cargo Vans The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s air bag inﬂates.
Page 55 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
Page 56: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Cargo Van Models If your vehicle is a cargo van, the anchoring point for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger’s seat spacer bar. Anchor the top strap through the two slots. CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s air...
Page 57: Passenger Van Models
Passenger Van Models Passenger Van Bucket Seats Bucket Seats: An anchoring point is located below the rear of the seat cushion on the spacer bar. Anchor the top strap through the two slots on the bar. Passenger Van Bench Seat (Second row) Bench Seats: An anchor bracket is located at the rear of the seat cushion near the top rear of the seat leg for each outboard seating position of the second row.
Page 58 The third row has one anchor for the passenger side outboard position only. Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position, the second or third row center positions, or the third row driver side position because there is no place to anchor the top strap.
Page 59 This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
Page 60 With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position.
Page 61 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3.
Page 62 There is no top strap anchor at the third row driver side position. Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that came with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Page 63 4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 64 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position Bench Seat If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-52 . See Top Strap on page 1-48 if the child restraint has one. There are no top strap anchors at the second and third row center seating positions.
Page 65 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. 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.
Page 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-52 . See Top Strap on page 1-48 if the child restraint has one. 1-60 Your vehicle has a front passenger air bag.
Page 67 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 68 5. Pull the rest of the belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-62 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 69: Air Bag System
Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating air bag.
Page 70 CAUTION: Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
Page 71: Where Are The Air Bags
United States There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG or the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 72 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-66 CAUTION: 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 causing severe injury or even death.
Page 73: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? An air bag is designed to inﬂate in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inﬂate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level”. If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 9 to 16 mph (14 to 26 mph/h).
Page 74: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inﬂated. Some components of the air bag module – the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag –...
Page 75: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
• Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After they inﬂate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts.
Page 76: Restraint System Check
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the 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 77 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 78 NOTES 1-72...
Page 79: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-7 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-8 Sliding Side Door ...2-9 Rear Doors ...2-11 Windows ...2-14 Manual Windows ...2-14 Power Windows ...2-15 Sun Visors ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16...
Page 80: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 81 This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will ﬁt with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 82: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
• Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to determine if the battery replacement is necessary. See ‘‘Battery Replacement’’ under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4 .
Page 83: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.
Page 84: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 85 Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, press the power door lock switch located on the door panel to lock or unlock all the doors at once. The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors.
Page 86: Leaving Your Vehicle
To enter the program mode you need to do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition in OFF. Then, pull back on the turn signal/multifunction lever all the way toward you and hold it while you perform the next step. 2.
Page 87: Sliding Side Door
Sliding Side Door To open the sliding side door, pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear until it rests in the open position. To close the sliding side door, pull the handle toward the front and slide the door forward. Sliding Door Security Lock Your vehicle may have this feature.
Page 88 This feature prevents passengers from opening the sliding side door from the inside. To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the lever all the way up. 2. Close the door. To open the sliding side door while the security lock is engaged, unlock the door and open it from the outside.
Page 89: Rear Doors
CAUTION: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Page 90 To close the rear doors, close the driver’s side door ﬁrst. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. The rear doors have a check assembly to keep the doors from opening beyond 90 degrees. To fully open the rear doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the...
Page 91: Hatch Release
Hatch Release You can use your key to unlock the hatch and all of the other doors from the outside. Insert the key into the hatch release button and turn it counterclockwise. All of the doors will unlock. You may also use the keyless entry system described earlier.
Page 92: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 93: Power Windows
Power Windows If you have power windows, the controls are located on each of the front doors. The driver’s door also has a switch for the front passenger window. Your power windows will not work unless the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or unless retained accessory power is active.
Page 94: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is a 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.
Page 95: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 96: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Notice: Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time. B (LOCK): This position locks your ignition and transmission.
Page 97: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
Page 98: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather, 0°F ( 8°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 99: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 100 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped.
Page 101: Tow/Haul Mode Button
If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).
Page 102: Parking Brake
All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Page 103: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: CAUTION: 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.
Page 104: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
• Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. 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). 2-26 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running...
Page 105: Torque Lock
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 106: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-28 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell.
Page 107: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 108: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Manual Mirror Adjust your outside rearview mirrors so you can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle, from a comfortable driving position.
Page 109: Homelink Transmitter
Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 110 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as ® well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, ® the programmed HomeLink buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink Buttons”...
Page 111: Using Homelink
6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button.
Page 112: Storage Areas
® HomeLink is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 ® under “Programming HomeLink .” Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single ®...
Page 113 If you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover. There is also a map/storage pocket on the passenger’s side of the engine cover console. 2-35...
Page 114: Overhead Console
Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature. The overhead console includes reading lamps, a compartment for a garage door opener, a trip computer, a temperature and compass display, and a storage compartment for sunglasses. The reading lamps, trip computer, temperature and compass display will work when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 115: Installing A Garage Door Opener
Installing a Garage Door Opener If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener. 1. To install the garage door opener, ﬁrst open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward. 2.
Page 116: Driver Information System
6. Now, with the compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly. With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you can press the button to operate the opener. Your vehicle may be equipped with a HomeLink Transmitter.
Page 117 Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower, the display will toggle between the word ICE and the current temperature every eight seconds.
Page 118: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, pressing the MODE button will take you through the following TRIP functions: • AVG ECON (Average Economy): The average fuel economy since the last reset is displayed. • INST ECON (Instantaneous Economy): Instantaneous fuel economy for the last second of driving is displayed.
Page 119: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails and crossrails attached to the roof to secure cargo. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Follow these guidelines: •...
Page 120 NOTES 2-42...
Page 121: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-5 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-6 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-16 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-17 Climate Controls ...3-18 Climate Control System ...3-18 Outlet Adjustment ...3-20 Rear Heating System ...3-21...
Page 122: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 123 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamps. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 . B. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 . C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6 . D.
Page 124: Hazard Warning Flashers
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. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column.
Page 125: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
Page 126: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane Change Signals • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass • Windshield Wipers • Windshield Washer • Cruise Control (Option) For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 3-12 .
Page 127: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-89 . If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal ﬂasher is used.
Page 128: Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers To operate the windshield wipers turn the band, located on the multifunction lever, upward or downward. MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers start, then let it go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Page 129 Rear Window Washer/Wiper Your vehicle may have this feature. The rear window washer/wiper is controlled by using the switch located on the instrument panel, next to the audio system. To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up to ON.
Page 130: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Your vehicle may have this feature. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 131 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A...
Page 132: Exterior Lamps
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
Page 133: Automatic Headlamp System
The exterior lamp control has three positions: (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off all lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: •...
Page 134: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake. You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system.
Page 135: Interior Lamps
When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps or the last chosen headlamp setting that was used. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, put the transmission in PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until you shift out of PARK (P).
Page 136: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. Press the DOME OVERRIDE button in to cancel automatic operation of the dome lamps. The button is located near the exterior lamp control. Press the button again to return it to the out position for normal operation.
Page 137: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the power accessory plugs. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain the battery.
Page 138: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. 3-18 To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Bi-Level): This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets and directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 139: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. (Blend): With this setting, the outside air comes out of both the ﬂoor and defroster outlets. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidfy the air.
Page 140: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Move the thumbwheel in the center of the outlets up or down to change the direction of airﬂow. 3-20 Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle.
Page 141: Rear Heating System
Rear Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating system that allows you to adjust the amount of air ﬂowing into the rear of the vehicle, from the front-seating area. This feature works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle.
Page 142: Directing The Airﬂow
Directing the Airﬂow To direct the airﬂow to the rear-seating area, use the right knob located on the main climate-control panel. Generally the upper outlets are used for air conditioning and the ﬂoor outlets are used for heating. Selecting the Fan Speed Rear Heat and Rear A/C (Fan): Move either thumbwheel on either climate control panel up or down to HIGH, MED (Medium)
Page 143: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 144: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 145: Speedometer And Odometer
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). Your odometer is tamper resistant.
Page 146 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for...
Page 147: Charging System Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the air bag system may not be working properly.
Page 148 Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), the gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Page 149 This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
Page 150: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves to the red area, your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 151 This system is called OBD II (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. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light comes on and a chime will sound to indicate that there is a problem and service is required.
Page 152: If The Light Is Flashing
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 153 If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle.
Page 154: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 155: Security Light
Security Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to START. The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light ® ﬂashes, the Passlock System has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock on page 2-16 .
Page 156: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light This light should come on when the tow/haul mode has been selected. For more information, see “Tow/Haul Mode” in Towing a Trailer on page 4-35 . Check Gages Warning Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine.
Page 157: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little less fuel to ﬁll up than the gage shows.
Page 158: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly.
Page 159: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio Power: Turn the VOLUME knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. RECALL: Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off.
Page 160 4. Press SET. SET will appear on the display. 5. Press one of the four pushbuttons within ﬁve seconds. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time and by performing the following steps:...
Page 161: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously. SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume): With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 162 SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or previous station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Page 163: Playing A Cd
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 164 As each new track starts to play, the track number will appear on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single discs with an adapter ring. Full-size compact discs and the smaller discs are loaded in the same manner. If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the...
Page 165: Cd Messages
RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing. Press it again within ﬁve seconds to see how long the current track has been playing. Press this button again to return to the time display. AM FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing.
Page 166: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the music sources: radio, and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a CD through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers.
Page 167: Theft-Deterrent Feature
While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. The SEEK button is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use.
Page 168: Activating The Theft-Deterrent Feature
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK Read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
Page 169: Disabling The Theft-Deterrent Feature
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the display. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 170: Radio Reception
Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 171: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Locking Rear Axle ...4-9 Steering ...4-9 Off-Road Recovery ...4-11 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-13 Driving at Night ...4-14 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ...4-16 City Driving ...4-19 Driving Your Vehicle...
Page 172: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle 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: They Are for Everyone on page 1-13 . Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 173: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 174 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin or vodka.
Page 175 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent.
Page 176: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 177: Anti-Lock Brake System
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 178 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is 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 both rear wheels.
Page 179: Power Steering
Remember: Anti-lock does not 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 will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 180: Steering In Emergencies
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places.
Page 181: Off-Road Recovery
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 182: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 183: Loss Of Control
• 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 184: Driving At Night
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out.
Page 185 Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 186: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4-16 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 187 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 not, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 188: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 189: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 190: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. 4-20 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 191: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Page 192: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 193 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
Page 194: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 4-24 Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 195: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 196: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are 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: •...
Page 197 CAUTION: 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 not see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 198: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking”...
Page 199: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 200: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 201 The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-52 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61 . If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label, the Certiﬁcation/Tire label shows the tire size and recommended inﬂation pressures...
Page 202 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 4-32 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs. (317 kg) Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Description...
Page 203 Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) Available Cargo Weight Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight.
Page 204 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this.
Page 205: Towing A Trailer
Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload.
Page 206: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
Page 207: Weight Of The Trailer
Press the button on the end of the shift lever to turn tow/haul mode on and off. While activated, the indicator light on the instrument panel will be on. Tow/haul mode will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-36 . Tow/haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Page 208: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo equipment and conversion. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded. 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.
Page 209: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires.
Page 210: Trailer Brakes
If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg.), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you’re driving.
Page 211: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-26 .
Page 212: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
Page 213: Parking On Hills
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating.
Page 214: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission ﬂuid (don’t overﬁll), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system.
Page 215 Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 216 Section 5 Appearance Care ...5-86 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-87 Care of Safety Belts ...5-89 Weatherstrips ...5-89 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-90 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-92 Finish Damage ...5-93 Underbody Maintenance ...5-93 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-93 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-94 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ...5-95 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ...5-95...
Page 217: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 218: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 219: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 220: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel.
Page 221: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, ﬂames and smoking materials away from fuel. The tethered fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
Page 222 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 223: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 224: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver’s side of the kick panel. 5-10...
Page 225 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. 4. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood.
Page 226: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, this is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 227: Engine Oil
A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-38 . B. Engine Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 . C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 . D. Transmission Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-22 . E.
Page 228: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-102 .
Page 229 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 230: When To Change Engine Oil
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. ® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 231: Engine Cover
If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and ﬁlter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months – whichever occurs ﬁrst. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down slower.
Page 232 2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place. The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver’s and passenger’s side corners. 5-18 3. Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension.
Page 233 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the 5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down extension aside. gently to remove it. 5-19...
Page 234 6. Loosen the two bolts on the engine cover. The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover, only from the front of the dash. When removing the cover, be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim. 7.
Page 235: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Reinstalling the Engine Cover 1. Lift the engine cover into the front of the vehicle and slide it all the way forward. Make sure the rubber seal is over the latches. 2. Tighten the two bolts located on the engine cover to reinstall the cover to the front of the dash.
Page 236: Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required. To inspect or replace the ﬁlter, do the following: 1.
Page 237: How To Check
How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. 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.
Page 238 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: • 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 239: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30 . Using a funnel, add ﬂuid down the transmission dipstick tube only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot.
Page 240 What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 241: Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Page 242: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30 . If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-28 CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 243: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine 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.
Page 244: Cooling System
Cooling System 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 Cooling Fan 5-30 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface.
Page 245 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 246 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean ® drinkable water , and DEX-COOL coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for more information.
Page 247 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 248: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 249 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. ®...
Page 250: Engine Fan Noise
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 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 251: Power Steering Fluid
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 252: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 253: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. 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 254: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above MIN. If it is not, 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 the MIN but not over the MAX mark.
Page 255: Brake Wear
• If you spill brake ﬂuid on your vehicle’s painted surfaces, the paint ﬁnish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake ﬂuid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See Appearance Care on page 5-86 . Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Page 256: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 257: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the numbered steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 258 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 4.
Page 259 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 260 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) 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, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Page 261: All-Wheel Drive
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 262: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 . How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 263: Bulb Replacement
If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 264: Headlamps
Headlamps Sealed Beam Headlamp 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 5-50 2. Pull the connector out and unplug the lamp. 3. Plug the new lamp into the connector. 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp.
Page 265 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarker/turn signal lamp. 3. Completely remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarker/turn signal lamp sockets from the lamp. 5-51...
Page 266 4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reﬂector to remove the entire corner reﬂector. 5-52 5. Remove the remaining three screws, the ﬁrst one from the corner reﬂector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly. 6. Remove the composite assembly.
Page 267: Front Turn Signal Lamps
7. Turn the halogen bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly. 8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened. 9. Reinstall the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed. Front Turn Signal Lamps 1.
Page 268: Taillamps
Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door. 5-54 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket.
Page 269: Replacement Bulbs
4. Press the tab and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel. If the socket does not have a tab, turn the socket counterclockwise to remove the socket from the bezel. 5. Remove the old bulb from the socket and replace it with a new one.
Page 270: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” in At Least Twice a Year on page 6-24 for more information. To replace your windshield wiper blade inserts, do the following: 1.
Page 271: Tire Sidewall Labeling
CAUTION: (Continued) • Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact — such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. • Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
Page 272 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size Code” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 273 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 274 (D) Department of Transportation (DOT): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 275 (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 276: Tire Size
Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 277: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “LT” as the ﬁrst two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire and Rim Association.
Page 278 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Page 279 Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30 . Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.
Page 280: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards, a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-71 .
Page 281: When To Check
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Page 282: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-72 for more information.
Page 283: When It Is Time For New Tires
CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 284: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30 , for examples of the labels and where they can be found on your vehicle.
Page 285: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 286: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
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 287: Used Replacement Wheels
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 288: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the rear axle tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
Page 289: Changing A Flat Tire
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. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 290: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger’s side wall. 1. Remove the jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top of the cover.
Page 291 Your compact spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the compact spare tire. The ratchet has an UP side. It also has a DOWN side. 4. Attach the ratchet to the extension, with the DOWN side facing you.
Page 292 5. Put the ﬂat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the ﬂat end connects into the hoist shaft. 6. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the compact spare tire to the ground.
Page 293: Removing The Wheel Covers
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). Removing the Wheel Covers If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap.
Page 294 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put your compact spare tire near the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 295 Front Position 6. Position the jack under the vehicle. A. Front Jack Location B. Jack C. Ratchet and Extension 5-81...
Page 296 Rear Position A. Rear Jack Location B. Jack C. Ratchet and Extension 5-82 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise. Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to ﬁt underneath the wheel well.
Page 297 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 298 12. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet clockwise with the UP mark facing you. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 299: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1.
Page 300: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inﬂated.
Page 301: Using Cleaner On Fabric
Do not 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 302: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2.
Page 303: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Page 304: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 305: Cleaning The Windshield And Wiper Blades
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.
Page 306: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle.
Page 307: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Page 308: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior polishing Wax-Treated cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or stainless Polish steel.
Page 309: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 310: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to ﬂicker on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Page 311: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is located on the lower portion of the instrument panel on the driver’s side. Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps, Center High Mounted Stop Lamp, Anti-Lock Brakes Radio Accessory, Rear Seat Audio Controls 5-97...
Page 312 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps, Courtesy Lamps Daytime Running Lamps Relay, Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Defogger Cruise Module, Truck Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Cruise Control Switch, Electrochromic Mirror Power Outlets, Subwoofer Ampliﬁer Crank Circuit Fuse, Park/Neutral Switch, Starter Enabler Relay License Plate Lamp, Tailamps,...
Page 313: Underhood Fuse Block
Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage VCM-Ign 3, VCM-Brake, Cruise Stepper Motor Signal, ATC Module Instrument Panel Radio: ATC (Main Feed), 2000 Series (Standby) PRNDL/Odometer, Shift A and Shift B Solenoids, 3–2 Downshift Solenoid, Instrument Panel Cluster, VCM Module Powr Adjust Mirrors Not Used Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump Not Used (Circuit Breaker) Power Door Lock...
Page 314 Feed Usage AUX B Upﬁtter Battery Feed AUX A Upﬁtter Accessory Feed Relays Usage A/C Relay (Rear Heat Rear/Heat and Air Conditioning and A/C) 5-100 Relays Usage Upﬁtter-ACCY Upﬁtter Accessory Relay Starter Enable Starter Relay A/C Enable Air Conditioning Relay Headlamps Headlamps Relay...
Page 315 Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Air Conditioning Enable Relay and A/C COMP Compressor RR HTR/AC Rear Heater and Air Conditioning Active Transfer Case-L Van FRT HVAC Front Heater and Air Conditioning Oxygen Sensors, Camshaft Position Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor, ENG-I Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid IGN-E Air Conditioning Enable Relay Coil...
Page 316 Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-30 for more information. See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. Engine “Vortec” 4300 V6 MFI* *Micro Fuel Injection Tire Pressures – See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-30 . Application Wheel Nut Torque Tire Pressure...
Page 317: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Application Cooling Capacities Quantity without Rear Heater Quantity with Rear Heater Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transmission Fluid (Drain and Reﬁll) Differential Fluid Front Axle Rear Axle Refrigerant Type 134a Front A/C Front and Rear A/C All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 318: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. PartEngine (VIN Code) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Fuel Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Wiper Blades Front Rear Wiper Blade Length Front Rear Wiper Blade Type...
Page 319: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 5-105...
Page 320 NOTES 5-106...
Page 321 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-16 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-24 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-24...
Page 322: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this...
Page 323: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains 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 GM dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Page 324: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals speciﬁed. Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you to keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 325: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule First you will need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which schedule to follow: Short Trip/City Deﬁnition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: •...
Page 326: Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for these conditions Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions will cause engine oil to break down...
Page 327 Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 328 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 #.) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter.
Page 329 27,000 Miles (45 000 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 #.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 330 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 331 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) If you have not used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, have not changed your automatic transmission ﬂuid, change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter. Change transfer case ﬂuid. 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 332 60,000 Miles (100 000 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 ﬁrst).
Page 333 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 #.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 334 81,000 Miles (135 000 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 #.) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 335 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 #.) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 336: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle.
Page 337 15,000 Miles (25 000 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 #). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20 for more information.
Page 338 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 #). For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 339 45,000 Miles (75 000 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 #). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20 for more information.
Page 340 60,000 Miles (100 000 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 #). For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 341 75,000 Miles (125 000 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 #). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20 for more information.
Page 342 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 #). For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 343 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 #). Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 344: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part 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 345: Wiper Blade Check
Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-83 . Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inﬂation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inﬂated to the correct tire inﬂation pressure, make sure that...
Page 346: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Page 347: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
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). •...
Page 348: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 349: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months, or at engine oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant...
Page 350: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol.
Page 351 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Wheel bearing lubricant meeting Front Wheel requirements of NLGI #2, Category Bearings GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in Canada 993037). SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Front Axle Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 352: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 353 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-33...
Page 354 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-34...
Page 355 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 356: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 357: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 358: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States – Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 359: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons...
Page 360: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 361: Courtesy Transportation
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 362: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 363: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact you dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,...
Page 364: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than •...
Page 365: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
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 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 366: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Page 367 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-16 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-48 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-70 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-38 Additional Program Information ... 7-8 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-95 Add-On Equipment ... 4-35 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...
Page 368 Audio System(s) (cont.) Setting the Time for Radios with HR and MN Buttons ... 3-38 Setting the Time for Radios with the Set Button ... 3-38 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-47 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-50 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...
Page 369 Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock ... 2-10 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ... 5-102 Carbon Monoxide ... 4-24, 4-35, 2-28 Care of Safety Belts ... 5-89 Your CD Player ... 3-50 Your CDs ... 3-50 Cargo Van Models ... 1-50 Cargo Vans ... 1-41, 1-48 CD Messages ...
Page 370 Cleaning Leather ... 5-88 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ... 5-89 Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades ... 5-91 Cleaning Tires ... 5-92 Cleaning Vinyl ... 5-88 Climate Control System ... 3-18 Outlet Adjustment ... 3-20 Rear Air Conditioning System ... 3-21 Rear Heating System ...
Page 371 Driver Position, Safety Belt ... 1-18 Driver Information System ... 2-38 Driving At Night ... 4-14 City ... 4-19 Defensive ... 4-2 Drunken ... 4-3 Freeway ... 4-20 Hill and Mountain Roads ... 4-22 In Rain and on Wet Roads ... 4-16 Winter ...
Page 372 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ... 5-21 Finding a Station ... 3-39, 3-41 Finish Care ... 5-90 Finish Damage ... 5-93 Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-50 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-7 Flat Tire ... 5-74 Flat Tire, Changing ... 5-75 Fluid Automatic Transmission ... 5-22 Power Steering ...
Page 373 Hatch Release ... 2-13 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-4 Head Restraints ... 1-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ... 3-7 Headlamp Wiring ... 5-96 Headlamps ... 5-50 Bulb Replacement ... 5-49 Front Turn Signal Lamps ... 5-53 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-49 Highway Hypnosis ... 4-22 Hill and Mountain Roads ...
Page 374 Inspection (cont.) Throttle System ... 6-29 Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) ... 6-29 Installing a Garage Door Opener ... 2-37 Instrument Panel Cluster ... 3-24 Overview ... 3-2 Instrument Panel Brightness Control ... 3-15 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... 5-97 Interior Lamps ...
Page 375 Locks Door ... 2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle ... 2-8 Power Door ... 2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-7 Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition ... 6-6 Long Trip/Highway Intervals ... 6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ... 6-16 Loss of Control ... 4-13 Low Fuel Warning Light ...
Page 376 Manual Seats ... 1-2 Manual Windows ... 2-14 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ... 2-4 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ... 7-5 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-30 Outside Convex Mirror ...
Page 377 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 6-28 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 6-30 Part E - Maintenance Record ... 6-32 Passenger Van Models ... 1-51 Passing ... 4-12, 4-42 ® Passlock ... 2-16 Payload ... 4-35 Plan Ahead When Possible ...
Page 378 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-80 Removing the Rear Seats ... 1-7 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-76 Removing the Wheel Covers ... 5-79 Replacement Bulbs ... 5-55 Replacing Brake System Parts ... 5-42 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...
Page 379 Seatback Latches ... 1-6 Seats Bench Seat ... 1-11 Bucket Seats, Rear ... 1-12 Head Restraints ... 1-5 Manual ... 1-2 Manual Lumbar ... 1-3 Power Seat ... 1-3 Rear Seat Operation ... 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks ... 1-4 Seatback Latches ... 1-6 Securing a Child Restraint Center Seat Position ...
Page 380 Starting Your Engine ... 2-19 Steering ... 4-9 Steering in Emergencies ... 4-10 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ... 6-28 Steering Tips ... 4-9 Storage Areas ... 2-34 Convenience Net ... 2-41 Luggage Carrier ... 2-41 Overhead Console ...
Page 381 Transfer Case ... 5-47 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ... 5-22 Transmission Operation, Automatic ... 2-21 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ... 7-12 Transportation Options ... 7-8 Trip Odometer ... 3-25 Turn and Lane Change Signals ... 3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... 3-6 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...
Page 382 Washing Your Vehicle ... 5-90 Weatherstrip Lubrication ... 6-25 Weight of the Trailer ... 4-37 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ... 4-38 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ... 5-14 What to Do with Used Oil ... 5-17 What to Use ... 5-26, 5-37, 5-38, 5-48 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...

Chevrolet 2004 Astro Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Maintenance Schedule

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Tires

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Quick Links

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