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2004 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-6

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-8

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-31

Air Bag System

....................................... 1-52

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

................................................. 2-11

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-42

HomeLink

Transmitter

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-49

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-62

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-17

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-37

............................ 1-58

............................ 2-16

........... 2-18

............................. 2-44

............................. 2-64

.......................... 3-2

......... 3-21

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-46

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-48

Four-Wheel Drive

..................................... 5-49

Front Axle

............................................... 5-50

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-59

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-93

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-102

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-51

......... 5-56

............................... 5-101

................... 5-108

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Page 1 2004 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-6 Safety Belts ... 1-8 Child Restraints ... 1-31 Air Bag System ... 1-52 Restraint System Check ... 1-58 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 BLAZER 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
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
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
Model Reference This manual covers these models: 2-Door Utility 4-Door Utility...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-8 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-8 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-13 Driver Position ...1-14...
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 Lumbar
Power Seats If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a control on the outboard side of your seat. Horizontal Control: Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the control.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. This feature will heat the lower cushion and lower back of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Press the lower part of the switch to turn the heater on low.
Page 11 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Head restraints are ﬁxed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 13 To raise the seatbacks, lift up the seatbacks and pull up. Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position. If they haven’t, see your dealer for service. To return the head restraints to the upright position, reach behind the seats and pull the head restraint up until it locks into position.
Page 14: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
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 15: 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 16 Put someone on it. 1-10 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18: 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. 1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 19: 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 20: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 21 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 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 23 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 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 25 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 26: 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 27: Center Front 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 28 When you sit in the center front 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. 1-22 To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug.
Page 29: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Seat Passengers It’s 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 aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 30 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 31 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 32: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Four Door Models 1-26 Lap Belt When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.
Page 33 4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 34: Four Door Models
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Four Door Models This feature will 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 35 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 36: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-23. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-30 To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 37: 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 38 1-32 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. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 39 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 40: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children 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 41 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 42 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 43: Child Restraint Systems
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 44 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. 1-38 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.
Page 45 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. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint
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 47: Top Strap
CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat outside position.
Page 48 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. 1-42 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor...
Page 49: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat positions are located on the ﬂoor in the cargo area of your vehicle. Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position because there is no place to anchor the top strap.
Page 50: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) If your vehicle is equipped with the LATCH System, it is available in the second row outboard seating positions. 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.
Page 51 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the anchors for this child restraint system, place your hand in a palm-up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System (Rear)
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear) 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 53 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. 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 54 1-48 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re 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 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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 1-44. See Top Strap on page 1-41 if the child restraint has one. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Page 56 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 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 57: Center Seat Positions
6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 58: 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 59: Where Are The Airbags
CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
Page 60 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-54 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 61: 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 km/h).
Page 62 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
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 66 NOTES 1-60...
Page 67: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-10 Windows ...2-11 Power Windows ...2-12 Swing-Out Windows ...2-13...
Page 68: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Mirrors ...2-42 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-42 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-42 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-43 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-43 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-44 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-44 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-44 ® HomeLink Transmitter ...2-44 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ...2-46 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-49...
Page 69: 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 70: Remote Keyless Entry System
This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, tailgate 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 key code number.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 72: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 73: 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 74: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, the switches are located on the driver’s and the passenger’s front armrests. Remove the ignition key and press LOCK to lock all the doors at once. To unlock the doors, press the raised area to the right of the key symbol.
Page 75 All doors lock/None of the doors unlock: Press the lock side of the power door lock switch once, and then the unlock side three times. No doors lock/None of the doors unlock: Press the lock side of the power door lock switch twice. This turns off the automatic lock feature.
Page 76: Leaving Your Vehicle
Rear Door Security Locks With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. The security lock lever is located on the inside edge of each rear door. To use the security locks, do the following: 1.
Page 77: 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 78: Window Lockout
Power Windows If you have power windows, the controls are located on the armrests on each of the side doors. The switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)”...
Page 79: Rear Window
Swing-Out Windows If your two-door vehicle has rear swing-out windows, unlatch them at the clasps and push out on the glass to open them. When you close the window, be sure the latch catches. Rear Window CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the rear window or endgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
Page 80: Tailgate Release
Tailgate Release To open the liftgate, tailgate or liftglass you must ﬁrst unlock them. To unlock manually, insert the key into the tailgate area. If the vehicle has the power lock system, you can open the tailgate by inserting the key into any lock.
Page 81: Emergency Release For Opening Tailgate
Remote Liftglass Release The REAR HATCH button, located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, allows you to release the liftglass from inside the vehicle. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work.
Page 82: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Tailgate-Mounted Spare If your vehicle has a tailgate mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the liftglass. Here’s how to move the arm: 1. Squeeze the release handle on the carrier arm. 2.
Page 83: Testing The Alarm
1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off.
Page 84: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
Page 85: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to ﬁve different positions. 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.
Page 86: Key Release Button
CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF.
Page 87: Manual Transmission
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Page 88: Engine Coolant Heater
When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0°F or (–18°C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key.
Page 89: Automatic Transmission Operation
CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
Page 90 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 91 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 92: Tow/Haul Mode
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
Page 93: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your manual transmission. FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Page 94 Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light on your instrument panel cluster. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you.
Page 95: Electronic Transfer Case
Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel drive. You should use two-wheel high (2HI) for most normal driving conditions.
Page 96 4HI (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road situations. 4LO (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction.
Page 97: Automatic Transfer Case
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal engaged. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Page 98 AUTO 4WD (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable. While driving your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent only to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive.
Page 99 Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press and release the 4HI or AUTO 4WD button. This can be done at any speed, and the indicator light will ﬂash while shifting. It will remain illuminated when the shift is complete. Shifting to 2HI Press and release the 2HI button.
Page 100: Shifting To Neutral
Shifting to NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle. 4.
Page 101: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake is located near the bottom of the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 102: Column Shift Lever
Shifting Into Park (P) 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. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 103: Console Shift Lever
• Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Console Shift Lever 1.
Page 104: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll –...
Page 105: Parking Your Vehicle
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in the OFF position. In addition, you have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN.
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. 2-40 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
CAUTION: If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) — if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear —...
Page 109: Outside Manual Mirror
Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. Cleaning the Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells and mirror face when necessary.
Page 110: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-42. Outside Convex Mirror A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.
Page 111 Full-Size Overhead Console ® HomeLink , a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1 800 355 3515.
Page 112: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the ®...
Page 113 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should ® activate when the HomeLink released. To program the remaining two HomeLink begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels.
Page 114: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for ® HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out”...
Page 115: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming ®...
Page 116: Installing A Garage Door Opener
Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction. 2-50 Installing a Garage Door Opener 1. Open the compartment door by pressing the latch forward.
Page 117 4. The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make sure the button on the compartment door will contact the control button on the garage door opener. 5. Add one peg at a time until the garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button.
Page 118: Temperature And Compass Display
Temperature and Compass Display The outside air temperature and the compass are displayed at the front of the overhead console. The buttons are located to the left of the display. ON/OFF: Press this button to turn the display on or off. 2-52 US/MET: Press this button for the temperature to be displayed in either degrees Farenheit (English) or...
Page 119: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your zone number. 2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the US/MET buttons. The display will go off. 3. After ﬁve seconds, VAR CAL (Variance Calibration) will appear on the display. When it does, release both buttons.
Page 120: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC), this system displays the outside air temperature, compass direction and trip information in the overhead console. US/MET (United States/Metric): The US/MET (United States/metric) button allows you to switch the display between the English and metric system.
Page 121 1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your zone number. 2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET buttons in the COMP/TEMP mode. 3. After ﬁve seconds, the compass will acknowledge the variation mode by displaying the current zone number.
Page 122: Front Storage Area
Front Storage Area If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment. 2-56 Some models will have a console with pop-out cupholders located on the front of the storage compartment.
Page 123: Assist Handles
Assist Handles Use the assist handle above each passenger door when getting out of your vehicle. Garment Hooks If the vehicle is a two-door utility, the garment hooks are located on the headliners above the passenger door, both rear outboard passenger seats, and the passenger’s side trim panel.
Page 124 You can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various sizes. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of the crossrail and move them to where you want them. Make sure both sides of the crossrails are even, then tighten the slider knobs. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
Page 125: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area You may store items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Cargo Tie Downs There are three cargo tie downs in the rear of your vehicle that allow you to strap in cargo and keep it from moving. Convenience Net You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and...
Page 126: Rear Convenience System
Rear Convenience System CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. If your vehicle has the convenience system, it is located in the rear of your vehicle.
Page 127 To increase the space in the convenience system, do the following: 1. Pull up on the individual partitions (C) to remove them. Storage for the partitions is located in area (E). 2. Fold the collapsible dividers (A) by pulling upward and folding the dividers toward each other.
Page 128: Sunroof
Sunroof A. Rear B. Front 2-62 If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, the switch is located between the sun visors. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition needs to be in RUN or ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) needs to be active.
Page 129 Close: The glass is closed and no outside air enters the vehicle. To open your sunroof do one of the following: • To open in vent mode, press and hold the front side of the switch until the sunroof ﬂips up to the desired position and then release it to stop the glass from moving.
Page 130: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the control located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat looks like this. Use this memory function to save your seat cushion and seatback settings by using the following procedure: 1.
Page 131: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-4 Other Warning Devices ...3-4 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-5 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-17 Climate Controls ...3-17 Climate Control System ...3-17 Outlet Adjustment ...3-20 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-21 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-22...
Page 132: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview The main components of your instrument panel are the following:...
Page 133 A. Air Vents. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-20 for more information. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5 for more information. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-22 for more information. D.
Page 134: 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 the top of the steering column.
Page 135: Horn
Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. If you have the tilt steering wheel, you can raise it to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 136: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 137: Turn Signal On Chime
Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Page 138: Windshield Wipers
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 until the windshield wipers start. Then let it go. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on MIST longer.
Page 139: Cruise Control
Rear Window Washer/Wiper If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. To turn the rear wiper on, slide the control to either LO or HI. For delayed wiping, slide the control to LO. For steady wiping, slide the control to HI.
Page 140: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 141 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 142: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of the instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. 3-12 The exterior lamp control has three positions: (Off): Turn the exterior lamps control all the way counterclockwise to turn off the lamps and put the system in automatic headlamp mode.
Page 143: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel under the radio speaker grill.
Page 144: Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 145: Interior Lamps
Fog Lamps Your vehicle may be equipped with fog lamps. Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel near the lamp control.
Page 146: Battery Run-Down Protection
Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle. If the DOME OVERRIDE button is in the out position, these lamps will stay on for a short period of time and then will go out.
Page 147: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may be equipped with an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Pull the front ashtray door down to open it. Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Page 148: Directing The Airﬂow
Directing the Airﬂow Mode Knob: Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets, with a little air directed toward the ﬂoor outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the remaining air to the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 149: Defogging And Defrosting
MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning): This mode recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly. It directs most of the air through the instrument panel vents and a small amount through the ﬂoor vents. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again.
Page 150: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let your know that the rear window defogger is activated.
Page 151: Operation Tips
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. • Use of non-GM approved hood deﬂectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. •...
Page 152: 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 153 Up-Level Cluster with Automatic Transmission, United States, Canada Similar 3-23...
Page 154: 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). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running.
Page 155: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 156: Charging System Light
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system.
Page 157: Up-Shift Light
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Page 158: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
Page 159: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 160: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. 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...
Page 161: If The Light Is Flashing
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 162: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 163: Maintenance Schedule
This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Page 164: Security Light
Security Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the key toward START. The light will stay on until the engine starts. ® If the light ﬂashes, the Passlock tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock on page 2-18.
Page 165: 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” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-60 and “Tow/Haul Mode” under Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-23. Check Gages Warning Light The CHECK GAGES light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the...
Page 166: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: •...
Page 167: 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 168: Setting The Time For Radios With Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 169: Finding A Station
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 170: Radio Messages
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: To adjust bass and treble, press and release AUDIO until BAS or TRE appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 171: 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. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive.
Page 172 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 173 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 174: Radio Data System (Rds)
Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 175: Setting Preset Ptys
SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 176: Rds Messages
RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 177: Playing A Cd
Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that your radio has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the ®...
Page 178 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Page 179: Radio With Cassette And Cd
CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 180 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display.
Page 181 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 182 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 183 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 184 Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs. These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 185: Playing A Cassette Tape
TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 186 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds. If pressed when the current selection has been playing from 3 to 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection, depending upon...
Page 187: Cassette Tape Messages
TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a tape or CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. (Eject): Press this button to stop a tape when it is playing or to eject a tape when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with the radio off.
Page 188 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. The CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISPL knob.
Page 189 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Page 190: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 191 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Page 192 Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 193 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 194 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 195 Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs. These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 196 TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 197 LOAD CD : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button.
Page 198: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the CD AUX button, then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing, and the track number will appear.
Page 199 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track or an entire CD. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. •...
Page 200: Using Song List Mode
BAND: Press this button to play the radio when a CD(s) is in the player. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. Using Song List Mode The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list.
Page 201 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two seconds. When SONG LIST is pressed, one beep will be heard immediately. After two seconds of continuously pressing the SONG LIST button, two beeps will be heard to conﬁrm that the track has been deleted.
Page 202: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-Rds Radios)
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOC will appear on the display.
Page 203 If this message appears on the display, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
Page 204: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Page 205 Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Driver Behavior ...4-2 Driving Environment ...4-2 Vehicle Design ...4-3 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-4 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-7 Locking Rear Axle ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive...
Page 206: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Whenever we drive, we are taking on an important responsibility. This is true for any motor vehicle — passenger car, van, truck, sport utility. Driver behavior, the driving environment, and the vehicle’s design all affect how well a vehicle performs. But statistics show that the most important factor, by far, is how we drive.
Page 207: Vehicle Design
Vehicle Design According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, utility vehicles have a signiﬁcantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Utility vehicles do have higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars, to make them more capable for off-road driving.
Page 208: 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 209 It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 210: Control Of A Vehicle
What if there is an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know.
Page 211: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that is only an average.
Page 212: Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 213: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 214: Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 215: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 216: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 217 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 218: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up.
Page 219: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-7. If your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun.
Page 220: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
Page 221: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: • Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off-road recreational driving;...
Page 222: Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different skills. Here is what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals.
Page 223 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 224: Approaching A Hill
Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can not do. There are some hills that simply can not be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.
Page 225: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • Use a low gear and get a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed.
Page 226 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can not make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here is what you should do: •...
Page 227 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can not do it. What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1)) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help.
Page 228: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? •...
Page 229 Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. • When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill.
Page 230: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 231: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path.
Page 232: Driving In Water
When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand.
Page 233: After Off-Road Driving
CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over.
Page 234: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 235: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 236 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 237: Driving Through Deep Standing 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 238: City Driving
City Driving 4-34 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 239: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 240: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready.
Page 241: 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 242: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-38 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.
Page 243 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 244: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 4-40 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 245: 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”and will need to be very careful.
Page 246: 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: 4-42...
Page 247 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 248: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
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 249: Using The Recovery Hooks
Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
Page 250: 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 251: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Vehicles with the Automatic Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transfer case with a NEUTRAL position, you can dinghy tow your vehicle. To dinghy tow your vehicle, use the following steps: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2.
Page 252: Transfer Case
5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing vehicle. Notice: If you exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your vehicle. Notice: Do not exceed the posted speed limit when towing your vehicle.
Page 253 Dolly Towing (Vehicles with Automatic Transfer Case) If your vehicle has an automatic transfer case, your vehicle should not be dolly towed. Your automatic transfer case vehicle should be either dinghy towed or placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground.
Page 254 Dolly Towing (Vehicles with Electronic Transfer Case) Front Towing (Front Wheels off the Ground) Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Never have your vehicle towed from the rear. If your vehicle has an electronic transfer case, you can dolly tow your vehicle from the rear only if the front wheels are on the dolly.
Page 255 Notice: Do not exceed the posted speed limit when towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could be badly damaged. Notice: If you tow your vehicle from the front for more than 50 miles (80 km) on a dolly, you could damage it.
Page 256: Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles)
4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing vehicle. Notice: Do not exceed the posted speed limit when towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could be badly damaged. 5. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel fuse block.
Page 257 2. Firmly set the parking brake. 3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing vehicle. 5. Turn the ignition to OFF. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel fuse block.
Page 258: Loading Your Vehicle
3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing vehicle. Notice: Do not exceed the posted speed limit when towing your vehicle. If you do, your vehicle could be badly damaged.
Page 259: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch. Vehicles without a center pillar will have the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s door edge. This label lists the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight it can carry.
Page 260: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3.
Page 261 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Substract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight Loading Your Vehicle Total Item 1,000 lbs Vehicle Capacity Weight for (453 kg) Example 3 750 lbs Substract Occupant Weight @ (340 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Page 262: Certiﬁcation/Tire Label
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. Certiﬁcation/Tire Label 4-58 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch.
Page 263 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
Page 264: Towing A Trailer
Payload This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants 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 265: If You Decide To Pull A Trailer
To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. 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.
Page 266: Weight Of The Trailer
Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle may be equipped with a tow/haul feature. Tow/haul is designed to assist while your vehicle is pulling a large or heavy load or trailer. Tow/haul is most useful while pulling such a load in rolling terrain at speeds less than 55 mph (88 km/h), in stop-and-go traffic, or when you need improved low-speed control, such as when parking.
Page 267 Vehicle Two-Wheel Drive, Two Door Auto. Trans. Two-Wheel Drive, Two Door Xtreme Blazer Auto Trans. Two-Wheel Drive, Two Door Manual Trans. Two-Wheel Drive, Two-Door Xtreme Blazer Manual Trans. Two-Wheel Drive, Four Door Auto. Trans Four-Wheel Drive, Two Door Auto. Trans. Four-Wheel Drive, Two Door Manual Trans.
Page 268: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 269: Safety Chains
Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.
Page 270: Driving With A Trailer
Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 271: Backing Up
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 272: Driving On Grades
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal ﬂasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
Page 273 But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual transmission. Then turn your wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill.
Page 274: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 275: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The light-duty trailer wiring is a six-wire harness assembly. The optional heavy-duty trailer wiring is an eight-wire harness assembly. The harnesses are stored under the vehicle, along the passenger-side frame crossmember on two-door vehicles or on the driver’s side corner frame rear crossmember on four-door vehicles.
Page 276 NOTES 4-72...
Page 277: Service And Appearance Care
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 ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11...
Page 278 Section 5 Tires ...5-59 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-69 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-70 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-72 Buying New Tires ...5-73 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-74 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-75 Wheel Replacement ...5-76 Tire Chains ...5-77 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-78 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-79...
Page 279: 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 280: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
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 281: 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 282: 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 283: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 284 While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the fuel ﬁller door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 285 CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible.
Page 286: 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 287: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Release the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 4.
Page 288: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 289: Engine Oil
A. Battery. See Battery on page 5-43 for more information. B. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information. D. Engine Oil Fill. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for more information.
Page 290: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
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 5-108.
Page 291 • 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 292: 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 293: What To Do With Used Oil
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive) The access door for the remote oil ﬁlter is in the steering linkage shield assembly located under the radiator support. Turn the screw to unlock or lock the door. If you open the door, make sure it is securely closed when you are ﬁnished.
Page 294: When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 5-18 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Page 295: When To Check And Change
CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 296: 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 297: Checking The Fluid Level
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 298: 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 6-33. Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 299: Hydraulic Clutch
Check the ﬂuid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your ﬁngers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2.
Page 300: When To Check And What To Use
When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the ﬂuid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper ﬂuid. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-26 and Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33.
Page 301: What To Use
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 302: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located in the engine compartment near the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at ADD, or a little higher.
Page 303: Radiator Pressure Cap
CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see Cooling System on page 5-30.
Page 304: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 305: 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 306: 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 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 307 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 308 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 5-24 for more information.
Page 309 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark, start your vehicle.
Page 310: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 311 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. ® 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to ADD mark. 5.
Page 312 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 313: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 314: When To Check 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. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Page 315: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is located toward the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.
Page 316: 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 317: What To Add
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 318: Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Wear If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. If not, your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 319: 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 320: 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. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 321 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location of the battery. CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.
Page 322 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of 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 323 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 324: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 325: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-31.
Page 326: Front Axle
Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant 5-50 To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 327: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56 for the proper types of bulbs to use. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your GM dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 328: Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
5. Turn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/socket assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle. 9.
Page 329: One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
5. Turn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/socket assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle. 9.
Page 330: Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in “Two–Piece Composite Headlamp System” under Headlamps on page 5-51. 2. Locate the locking tabs on the assembly. Squeeze the tabs together and push that end of the assembly out while holding the tabs.
Page 331: Taillamps
Taillamps 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push the tab in while you turn the socket counterclockwise. 5.
Page 332: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Lamp Halogen Headlamps, Composite Low Beam Halogen Headlamps, Composite High Beam Taillamps Turn Signal Lamps *For replacement bulbs not listed here, please consult your dealer. 5-56 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Number 9006 HB4 or Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least 9006LL twice a year for wear and cracking.
Page 333 A. Blade Assembly D. Blade Pivot B. Arm Assembly E. Hook Slot C. Locking Tab F. Arm Hook 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. 3.
Page 334: Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation 5-58 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield.
Page 335: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 336: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. P-Metric Tire 5-60...
Page 337 (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 338 (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 339 (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 340 (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 341: Tire Size
(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers deﬁne a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter “T” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only. (G) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 342: 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 343 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 344 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 4-54. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.
Page 345: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-54. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight.
Page 346: When To Check
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a 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 347 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire or a spare tire that does not match your vehicle’s road tires and wheels, in size and type, do not include the spare in the tire rotation.
Page 348: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators.
Page 349: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 350: 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 351: 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 352: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 353: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 354: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 355: 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 cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 356: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored along the driver’s side inner rear quarter panel. In some cases, you may have to remove the spare tire in order to reach the jack. Your vehicle is also equipped with work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a ﬂat tire.
Page 357 Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack, you could damage the tire and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground. 2.
Page 358 Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off. It is not necessary to turn the key. Put the spare tire near the ﬂat tire. 5-82 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). Your vehicle may also have an optional hub cap removal tool.
Page 359: Removing The Wheel Cover
Removing the Wheel Cover Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench, or the hub cap removal tool (if equipped), in the notch of the hub cap and pry off the hub cap. Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them.
Page 360: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head. 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the ﬂat tire.
Page 361 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 362 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 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.
Page 363 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 10. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 364: 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. Notice: An aluminum wheel with a ﬂat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist.
Page 365 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Pull the retainer through the wheel. 3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Page 366 A. Spare or Flat Tire B. Retainer C. Nut D. Wheel Carrier E. Hook 5-90 Follow this diagram for the rear-mounted spare. A. Wheel Carrier B. Spare or Flat Tire C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder (If Equipped) 6. Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench.
Page 367 CAUTION: Make sure the tire and carrier are secure. Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle. 7. Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the items and replace the jack cover.
Page 368: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire The compact spare tire is a temporary replacement tire made to perform at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) and for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). With the compact spare installed, you can ﬁnish your trip and then have the damaged or ﬂat road tire repaired or replaced.
Page 369: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
Page 370: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel
Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can – before they set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Page 371: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass.
Page 372: Washing 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 373: Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
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 374: Sheet Metal Damage
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 375: 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 376: 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 Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel.
Page 377: 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 378: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 379: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 380 5-104 Fuse Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Cigarette Lighter, Data Link Connector Cruise Control Module and Switch, Body Control Module, Heated Seats Gages, Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster Parking Lamps, Power Window Switch, Body Control Module, Ashtray Lamp Steering Wheel Radio Controls Headlamps Switch, Body Control Module, Headlamp Relay...
Page 381: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuse Usage Cluster, Engine Control Module Interior Lights Auxiliary Power Power Locks Motor 4WD Switch, Engine Controls (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inﬂatable Restraint Front Wiper Steering Wheel Radio Controls Radio, Battery Ampliﬁer Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling (Manual), Heating,Ventilation, Air Cooling (Automatic), Heating, Ventilation, Air Cooling Sensors (Automatic) Anti-Lock Brakes...
Page 382 Fuse Usage TRL TRN Trailer Left Turn TRR TRN Trailer Right Turn TRL B/U Trailer Back Up Lamps VEH B/U Vehicle Back Up Lamps HDLP PWR Headlamp Power RT TURN Right Turn Signal Front 5-106 Fuse Usage LT TURN Left Turn Signal Front HDLP W/W Not Used LT TRN...
Page 383 Fuse Usage Automatic Transmission Shift Lock BTSI Control System B/U LP Back Up Lamps IGN B Column Feed, Ignition 2, 3, 4 STARTER Starter Retained Accessory Power LD LEV Not Used OXYSEN Oxygen Sensor IGN E Engine MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks FOG LP Fog Lamps IGN A...
Page 384: Wheels And Tires
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) Firing Order Capacities Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System* Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll)* Differential Fluid*...
Page 385 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 ...6-18 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-26 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-26...
Page 386: 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 387: 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 388: 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 keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it.
Page 389: Short Trip/City Deﬁnition
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 390: 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.
Page 391 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 392 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 393 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 394 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 395 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 #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 396 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 397 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 #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 398 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 399 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 400 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 401 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 402: 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 403 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 5-18 for more information.
Page 404 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 405 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 5-18 for more information.
Page 406 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 #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 407 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 5-18 for more information.
Page 408 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed.
Page 409 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 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.
Page 410: Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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 411: Weatherstrip Lubrication
At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 412: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant speciﬁed in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges, hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, door hinges, fuel door hinge, endgate hinges, outer tailgate handle pivot points, tailgate hinges, tailgate mounted spare tire (if equipped), glove box and console doors, moving seat hardware and folding seat...
Page 413: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System 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. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 414: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 415: 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 416: 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 (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant when...
Page 417: 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 418 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Axle Lubricant; use only Rear Axle GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in (Locking Canada 10950849. Do not add Differential) friction modiﬁer. ® Electronic DEXRON -III Automatic Transfer Case Transmission Fluid. AUTO-TRAK II Fluid Automatic (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Transfer Case Canada 10953626).
Page 419: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Air Cleaner Filter Automatic Transmission Filter Kit Fuel Filter Oil Filter PCV Valve 4300 Engine Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Length Type ®...
Page 420: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-36...
Page 421: 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 422 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-38...
Page 423 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-39...
Page 424 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-40...
Page 425: Customer Assistance And Information
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 426: 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 427: 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 428: 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 429: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Canada – Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 430: 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 431: 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 432: Plan Ahead When Possible
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,...
Page 433: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 434: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
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 435: 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 436: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 437 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-58 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-39 Additional Program Information ... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-102 Add-On Equipment ... 4-60 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ... 3-40, 3-43, 3-52, 3-63 After Off-Road Driving ...
Page 438 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-13 Automatic Transfer Case ... 2-31 Automatic Transmission ... 2-21 Fluid ... 5-19 Operation ... 2-23 Automatic Transmission Check ... 6-27 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check ... 6-29 Backing Up ... 4-67 Battery ... 5-43 Battery Replacement ...
Page 439 CD Adapter Kits ... 3-57 CD Messages ... 3-49, 3-60, 3-71 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-21 Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts ... 1-26 Center Seat Positions, Child Restraints ... 1-51 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label ... 4-58 Chains, Tires ... 5-77 Charging System Light ...
Page 440 Climate Control System ... 3-17 Outlet Adjustment ... 3-20 Clutch, Hydraulic ... 5-23 Column Shift Lever ... 2-36 Compact Spare Tire ... 5-92 Console Shift Lever ... 2-37 Content Theft-Deferrent ... 2-16 Control of a Vehicle ... 4-6 Convenience Net ... 2-59 Convenience System, Rear ...
Page 441 Driver Position, Safety Belt ... 1-14 Driver Behavior ... 4-2 Driver Information Center (DIC) ... 2-54 Driving At Night ... 4-30 City ... 4-34 Defensive ... 4-3 Drunken ... 4-4 Environment ... 4-2 Freeway ... 4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads ... 4-38 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...
Page 442 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-105 Engine Coolant Level Check ... 6-26 Engine Oil Additives ... 5-16 Engine Oil Level Check ... 6-26 Engine Speed Control ... 2-22 Entry Lighting ... 3-15 Environmental Concerns ... 4-17 ® Erasing HomeLink Buttons ... 2-48 Event Data Records (EDR) ...
Page 443 Gage Check Gages Warning Light ... 3-35 Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-29 Fuel ... 3-36 Oil Pressure ... 3-33 Speedometer ... 3-24 Tachometer ... 3-24 Voltmeter Gage ... 3-26 Garage Door Opener ... 2-44 Garment Hooks ... 2-57 Gasoline Octane ... 5-4 Speciﬁcations ...
Page 444 Horn ... 3-5 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ... 5-32 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ... 5-34 How to Add Fluid ... 5-22, 5-23 How to Check ... 5-20, 5-22, 5-70 How to Check and Add Fluid ... 5-24 How to Check Lubricant ...
Page 445 Key Lock Cylinders Service ... 6-28 Key Release Button ... 2-20 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-3 Lamps Exterior ... 3-12 Interior ... 3-15 Lamps On Reminder ... 3-13 Lap Belt ... 1-21, 1-26 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-14 LATCH System Child Restraints ...
Page 446 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-26 At Least Once a Month ... 6-26 At Least Once a Year ... 6-28 At Least Twice a Year ... 6-27 Brake System Inspection ... 6-32 Engine Cooling System Inspection ... 6-31 Exhaust System Inspection ...
Page 447 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-18 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-35 Odometer ... 3-24 Odometer, Trip ... 3-24 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-12 Engine ... 5-13 Pressure Gage ... 3-33 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-31 Online Owner Center ... 7-3 Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads ...
Page 448 Power Door Locks ... 2-8 Electrical System ... 5-102 Lumbar Controls ... 1-3 Seat ... 1-3 Steering Fluid ... 5-37 Windows ... 2-12 Power Steering ... 4-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-8 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ... 2-46 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...
Page 449 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-84 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ... 5-80 Removing the Wheel Cover ... 5-83 Replacement Bulbs ... 5-56 Replacing Brake System Parts ... 5-43 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...
Page 450 Seats (cont.) Rear Seat Operation ... 1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ... 1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ... 1-46 Rear Outside Seat Position ... 1-46 Right Front Seat Position ... 1-49 Security Light ... 3-34 Security While You Travel ... 7-6 Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance ...
Page 451 Steering Tips ... 4-10 Storage Garment Hooks ... 2-57 Storage Areas Convenience Net ... 2-59 Front Storage Area ... 2-56 Glove Box ... 2-49 Luggage Carrier ... 2-57 Overhead Console ... 2-49 Rear Convenience System ... 2-60 Rear Storage Area ... 2-59 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...
Page 452 Top Strap ... 1-41 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-43 Torque Lock ... 2-38 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ... 4-64 Tow/Haul Mode ... 2-26 Tow/Haul Mode Light ... 3-35 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-46 Towing a Trailer ... 4-60 Your Vehicle ...
Page 453 Underbody Flushing Service ... 6-30 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-72 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 5-74 United States – Customer Assistance ... 7-4 Up-Shift Light ... 2-28 Used Replacement Wheels ... 5-77 ® Using HomeLink ... 2-48 Using Song List Mode ... 3-70 Using the Recovery Hooks ...
Page 454 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-21 Warnings Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-4 Other Warning Devices ... 3-4 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Washing Your Vehicle ... 5-96 Weatherstrip Lubrication ... 6-27 Weight of the Trailer ... 4-62 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ...

Chevrolet 2004 Blazer Owner's Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Mirrors

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

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