Page 1 TRUCV THE STRENGTH OF EXPERIENCE.
Page 3 We urge you to read all these publications carefully. This will help you enjoy the safe and trouble-free operation When it comes to service, keep in mind that your GMC Truck dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the warranty period.
Page 4 This manual includes the latest information at the time reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC Truck Division whenever it appears in this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer...
Page 5 Model Reference This manual- covers these models:...
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Manual ---- ---- - - - TO21...
Page 7 Section ‘ m s sectlon tells you now to use your manual ana lncluaes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. This section tells you how to use your seals ana sarery oelts properly. This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. nls secuon controls and how to operate your audio system.
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Page 9 Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index It’s manual.
Page 10 .,,use :Manual HO;W...,.~Q Safety .Warnings and Symbols You w i l l find a number of safety cautions in this the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you ignore the warning. In the, yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazafd.
Page 11 These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and will tell you what to do to help avoid the could be costly.
Page 12 How To Use This Manual Vehicle Symbok These are some of the symbols you will find For example, your vehicle. these symbols used on an original battery: Protect Eyes ;park or Flame Could Caution Caustic Battery Acid Injury by Shielding Possible Could Cause Burns Explode Battery...
Page 13 symbols These have to ‘ I Master Lighting Turn Signal Switch Parking Lights on some of your controls: These symbols Hood Release Ventilating Fan Window Window Rear Rear Wiper & Washer your with lights: Hazard Warning Direction Flasher Daytime Lights Running Lights Windshield Windshield...
Page 14 These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Battery Charging Fuel tngine Oil Temperature System Pressure ANTI- LOCK BRAKE Brake Four- Wheel (Standard Cluster) Anti-lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see: Lighter Horn Fuse Speaker PO359...
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Here you’ll find information about the seats your safety belts properly not do with safety belts Seats and Seat Controls Front Seats Rear Seats Head Restraints Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone Why Safety Belts Work Questions People Ask Safety Belt Reminder Light How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults ...
Page 16: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the and put them back in. seats, and head restraints. Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you 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 17 You can adjust the seat The front control makes the front of the seat go up and down. The rear control makes the rear The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and rearward. Reclining Bucket Seatbacks If you have this feature, you can adjust the seatback by rotating the knob.
Page 18 Seats and Safety Belts Don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. I l u l l Sitting in a reclined position when dangerous. Even i f you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their when you’re reclined like shoulder belt can’t do i t s job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 19: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Bucket Seats If you have rear bucket seats same way as the front manual bucket seats. See “Front Seats” earlier section or in the Index. Bench Seats have bench seats in your vehicle, each seat can carry up passengers.
Page 20 Seats and Safety Belts The non-touring center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest. The left armrest can also be used as a storage compartment. The storage compartment and beverage cooler can also be used armrests. See “Storage CompartmenVBeverage Cooler” The optional touring bench seats come with moveable armrests, individual reclining seatbacks, adjustable headrests and a To adjust your seatback, pull up on the lever...
Page 21 To raise or lower the center console, press the holders. Only sit in the center seating position upright position. For details about headrests, see "Head Restraints" section. Seatback Latches (Non-Touring Bench Seats) To fold your non-touring seatback forward, while pulling the seatback toward you. The lever seat.
Page 22 Seats and Safety Belts Removable Seats (Touring and Non-louring Bench Seats) To remove the seat: Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap-shoulder belt from the buckles in the roof. 2. If you are removing the center seat, remove the right lap-shoulder belt. To do this, press the tip of attachment while pulling up on the safety belt.
Page 23 3. Pull up on the seatback latch -the right rear of the front seat. Push the seatback down until it locks in place (non-touring bench seats only). Lift up on the rear of the seat to remove the seat assembly from the rear latch pins.
Page 24 Seats and Safety Belts To install the seat: Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. seat is locked in by pulling up and down on the seat. 2. Raise the seatback by pushing forward on the latch at the right rear the seat.
Page 25: Head Restraints
NOTICE Be sure to put the correct seats back belts will work properly. Head Restraints If your vehicle has the optional touring package, you have adjustable head restraints. Slide the head restraint up or down to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chances in the proper positions so that the top...
Page 26: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
Seats and Safety Belts Safety Belts: They9= For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how you some things you should not do with safety belts. Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt properly. you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse.
Page 27: Why Safety Belts Work
After 25 years of safety belts buckling up does matter Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so block, it stops. But the child keeps going! in vehicles, the facts are clear.
Page 28 Seats Safety Belts AM115003 AM115004 a seat on wheels, Put someone Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’s just on it. AM115005 Get it up to speed. Then stop the “vehicle.” The rider doesn’t stop. 1-14...
Page 29 AM115006 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, could be the windshield or the instrument panel...
Page 30 Seats and Safety Belts or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident safety belt?
Page 31: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Q: If I’m a good driver, and wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but that isn’t your fault-you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Page 32: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Seats and Safety Belts How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things there are different rules be riding in your vehicle, see the part after this one, called “Children.”...
Page 33: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across twisted. 4.
Page 34 and Safety Belts AM120167 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. AM120007 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 35 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster You can move the shoulder belt adjuster To move it down, push in the adjuster at the arrows and adjuster. After you move the adjuster and down to make sure it is locked into place. You can move the adjuster up from .
Page 36 Seats and Safety Belts What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. way. CAUTION You can be seriously hurt crash, you would move injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your What's wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. It won't give nearly i f your shoulder belt forward too much, which could increase...
Page 37 CAUTION You can be seriously injured this. The belt would be much too high. under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious sure armrests. under the belt goes Q: What's wrong with this?
Page 38 wrong with this? What’s A: The belt is twisted across the CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. wouldn’t have the full width belt is twisted, make dealer to fix it. To unlatch the belt, just push back out of the way.
Page 39: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
Page 40: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers show that unbelted people than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown a crash.
Page 41: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions These positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. AM1 471 06 Pick up the latch plate and pull it across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until clicks.
Page 42 Seats and Safety Belts or outward so Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward you would be able to unbuckle it quickly i f you ever had AN1 471 35 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
Page 43 locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt CAUTION can be seriously your shuulder belt is too l o o s e , In hurt if crash much, which could increase injury, you would move forward The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
Page 44: Center Passenger Posltlons
Seats and Safety Belts Center Passenger Positions (Bench Seat) If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch the belt.
Page 45: Children
button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you Make sure the release would be able to unbuckle Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants smaller than adult size. says children up to some age must be restrained while it quickly if you ever had to.
Page 46: Smaller Children And Babies
Seats and Safety Belts Smaller Children and Babies Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in infant restraint. The instructions for right type and size for your child. are so small that should. Instead, the bett crash the belt would apply force right on the child‘s abdomen, which cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 47: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. instructions on the restraint itself use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has within the restraint to help reduce the chance instructions that come with do that.
Page 48 Top Strap If your child restraint has If you need to have an anchor installed, dealer to put it in for you. dealer can tell you how to do it. Securing a Child Restraint in You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap i f the child restraint has one.
Page 49 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt. Make the belt tilting the latch plate and pulling 4.
Page 50 Seats and Safety Belts 7. Push and pull the child restraint secure. To remove the child restraint, let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work Securing Child Restraint in the Center When secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you'll the lap belt.
Page 51 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 4, Run the vehicle’s safety restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 52 Seats and Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions restraint.
Page 53 Press the button on the retractor cover To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let go back all the way.
Page 54: Larger Children
Seats and Safety Belts Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 55 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 -ne person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child small that the shoulder belt A: Move the child toward the center shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder,...
Page 56: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Safety Belts 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 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.
Page 57: Checking Your Restraint Systems
Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 58 Seats and Safety Belts Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You'll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on the certificationhire label on the rear edge of the The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace.
Page 59 Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that working properly-and what For explanation of vehicle symbols, refer to “Vehicle Symbols in Section 0.
Page 60 Shifting Into P (Park) Shifting Out of P (Park) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignallMultifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer Cruise Control...
Page 61: Keys
Keys K3202 Leaving young children in a vehicle with the for many reasons. A child or others could vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with small children. K5127 The ignition keys are for the ignition only.
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Page 63: Your Doors And How They Work
vehicle has a number of new features Your Doors and How They Work Side Doors To open the front side door from the outside, grasp the handle and pull the door open. To open the front side door from the inside, pull the lever toward push the door open.
Page 64 Features & Contmls Sliding Side Door . - - n open the sliding side door, pull the handle toward the back and slide the door to the rear until it latches in the open position. PO444 To close the sliding side door, pull the handle toward the front...
Page 65 Rear Doors To open the rear doors from the outside, open the right rear door first. Grasp the handle and pull the door open. To open the left rear door, pull on the latch release handle the door. To close the rear doors, close doors are completely closed.
Page 66 Features & Controls To fully open the doors, push in on the clip and lift the check assembly up off the mounting bracket. Do this on each door. Replace the assemblies the same way. See the caution under “Swing-Out Windows’’ in this section.
Page 67 To release the hatch and unlock the split-panel doors from the inside hatch switch .on the instrument. panel just left of the vehicle, press steering column. Then, pull up To release the hatch, and unlock the split-panel doors from the outside vehicle, put the key in th’e lock and turn to the right.
Page 68: Door Locks
Featums Door Locks 'CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers-especially children-can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when down stop your vehicle. This may not be thrown out of the vehicle safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be be"...
Page 69 To unlock the front doors and the sliding side door from the inside: Slide the lock levers up. To unlock the rear hatch and split-panel doors from the inside: Push of the switch. Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, push the power door lock switch or unlock all the doors at once.
Page 70: Theft
Featurns & Contmls Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse lock system. system works like this: If the sliding door is open and you push the power door lock switch, the sliding door will not lock immediately. After you close the door, the system comes on and, in about five seconds, locks the sliding door.
Page 71: New Vehicle "Break-In
New Vehicle c“Break=ln99 NOTICE modern vehicle doesn’t need “-#UT dorm better in the long run i f you follow these guideline. Keep your speed at (804 k vun’t d r i k (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first During this time your new brake linings stops with new linings can mean prematu replacement.
Page 72: Starting Your Engine
Features & Controls LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature. ignition is turned to LOCK. Off: This position lets you turn wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering wheel like have your vehicle in motion while the engine is vehicle is being pushed).
Page 73: Fuel Regulator
3. Turn your ignition key to key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.
Page 74: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Features & Controls Driving Through Deep Standing Water If you drive too quickly through deep puddles come in‘ through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. ou can’t a ‘d deep puddles slowlg Engine Block Heater (Option) In very cold weather, -0°F (-18°C) help.
Page 75: Automatic Transmission
CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause shock. Also, the wrong kind cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for amps.
Page 76 Features & Controls P (Park). This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly Don’t leave your to.
Page 77 Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine “racing”(running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is racing. NOTICE OD (Automatic Overdrive).
Page 78: Locking Rear Axle
Featums & Contmls mud. If the selector lever is put shift into 1 (First Gear) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE If your rear wheels can't rotate, don't try in verv deep sand or mud or were up against vou were stuck Dbiect.
Page 79: Shifting Into P (Park)
release the parking Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. NOTICE )riving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes t‘ou may have reolace vehicle. Jour If you are on a hill: See “Parking on Hills” how to turn your front wheels.
Page 80 Features & Controls Move the shift lever into the Pull the lever toward you. Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to Remove the key and take vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with...
Page 81: Shifting Out Of P (Park)
Shifting Out of P (Park) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. your regular brake before you can shift from the RUN position. See “Automatic Transmission” If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever-push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application.
Page 82: Engine Exhaust
Features & Controls Engine Exhaust CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill. which you can’t see or smell. death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different, Your vehicle gets rusty underneath, Your vehicle was damaged Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high road or over...
Page 83: Running Your Engine While You're Parked
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But CAUTION Idling the engine with dangerous exhaust into your .vehicle. (See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.”) Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide into your vehicle even place this happen...
Page 84: Windows
Features & Controls Windows Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows If you have optional power windows, the controls are on each side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the front passenger window as well.
Page 85 To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push CAUTION ’ be dangerous to drive with hatch or rear doors open. Carbon Monoxide your vehicle. You unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with doors open: Make sure all other windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating speed with.
Page 86: Horn
Fearwes & Controls Horn . , . : A Press the pad in the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn, Tilt Wheel NO046 A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise the highest level to give your legs more room when...
Page 87: Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator
The lever on the left side Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Optional) of the steering column includes your: & Passing Signal 2-29...
Page 88 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions. These positions allow you To signal a turn, move the lever all the finished, the lever will return automatically. A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 89 Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lights and tail lights) meet all applicable Federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your lower beam lights with fog lamps at whenever you must use your windshield wipers.
Page 91: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle with the word it. To spray washer- fluid on the windshield, push and release wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return speed. For continued wash operation, press and CAUTION Driving without washer fluid can splash can block your vision.
Page 92: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Features When using concentrated washer fluid, nstructions for adding water. Rear Window WiprMasher You control your rear window wipedwasher from panel, just left of your steering column. Press the top of the switch Press the top of the switch in desired amount of washer fluid.
Page 93: Cruise Control
The rear window washer system uses the same washer system. The rear window washer system washer system, indicating you need bottle. Cruise Control (Option) With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Page 94 Features & Controls To Sei Cruise Control Move the Cruise switch I f you leave your Cruise Control Cruise, you might hit a button and go into Cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Cruise Control switch...
Page 95 To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control the brake. This, of course, shuts off the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about move the Cruise switch from second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. CAUTION ‘...
Page 96 Features & Controls Speed To Increase There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first: Use the accelerator pedal 2. Push the button at the end accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Here’s the second way to go 1.
Page 97 To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control 1. Push in the button at the end speed you want, then release it. 2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the a second. Each time you do this, you'll go Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down...
Page 98: Lights
Features To Get Out of Cruise Control There are ways to turn off the Cruise Control: 1. Step lightly on the brake pedal 2. Move the Cruise switch to OFF. Speed Erase Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control memory is erased.
Page 99 Your light switches are on the vent. Press the top light switch to the left to turn on: Parking Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Press the bottom light switch with: Parking Lights Taillights License Plate Lights Instrument Panel Lights Press both switches to the right to turn off your lights.
Page 100 Featums & Controls Fag Lamps Use your optional fog lamps for better vision Your parking lights andlor low beam headlights must be won't work. Your fog lamp switch is in the center Slide the right side of the switch to turn the fog lamps of the switch to turn them off.
Page 101 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only) If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, you will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lights are on. Dayfime Running Lights (Canada Only) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights (DRL)”...
Page 102 Features & Controls Headlights-On Reminder If you have this option, a reminder tone will sound when your headlights turned on and your ignition press both light switches to the right. Dome Lights The dome lights may come on when you open any also turn on the dome lights by turning the dimmer dial clicks.
Page 103 Interior Lights Override Switch If you have the optional interior light override switch and position, your interior lights will work as usual. If the switch is OFF, the interior lights will not come on when any on the instrument panel above Mirmrs h i d e Mirror Your inside rearview mirror has two...
Page 104: Mirrors
Features & Controls YOU can also adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (towards you) for night driving. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors by hand vehicle.
Page 105 Convex Outside Mirror Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION If you aren’t used convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. could hit a vehicle over your shoulder Power Mirrors...
Page 106: Sun Visors
Features & Controls sun visor PO391 To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them from side to side. Visor Vanity Mirror Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without lights. Just lift the mirror cover on' each visor to turn the lights on if you have them.
Page 107: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load things on top vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats attached tiedowns. Loading cargo that weighs more than -rier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle.
Page 108: Cigarette Lightedashtrays
Features & Controls Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter The optional cigarette lighter use the lighter, press it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, back by itself. Don’t hold a cigarette lighter it won’t be able to back away from can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Page 109: Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments Your front storage compartment is at the center of the engine cover. the compartment, press the If you have an optional sliding tray storage. compartment, passenger seat. To open the compartment, slide the latch and pull the tray forward. Roof Console The optional roof console has compartments, push up and slide the door forward.
Page 110: Instrument Cluster
Featurns & Contmls To open your optional rear storage compartment, pull up on the handle to remove the cover. To replace the cover, fit the notches on the cover into the storage compartment slots and push down. To open your optional beverage cooler, lift up on the armrest. The cooler has a drain system that drains ashtray and a cupholder for your xonvenience.
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Page 114 Featums & Controls Speedometer and Odometer Cluster Digital Cluster Standard Your speedometer lets you see your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). been driven, in either miles (used in the Canada). Tamper Resistant Odometer Standard Cluster Your odometer is tamper resistant. The odometer between the numbers if someone tries to turn it back.
Page 115: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
The digital odometer will read You may wonder what happens installed. If the new one can be set then it must be. But if it can't, then it's set at zero, and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.
Page 116 Features & Contmls Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they’re working.
Page 117 also This light will come on when you set your parking brake, and will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. brake is fully released, it means you have a If the light comes on while driving, may notice that the pedal the floor.
Page 118 Features & Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Standard Cluster If you have the standard cluster, you have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 119 Malfunction Indicator Standard Cluster Cluster Digital SERVICE ENGINE SOON A computer monitors operation system. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine not running, as a check to show you all, have it fixed right away. driving, the computer your vehicle in for service soon.
Page 120 Features & Contmls Oil Pressure Gage Standard Cluster The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 121 Fuel Gage Standard Chster FUEL The fuel gage tells you how much fuel you have remaining, when the ignition is on. When the gage first indicates empty you still have a little fuel left, you should get more fuel as soon as possible. A box around the fuel gage symbol on the digital cluster will begin to flash when your tank is 1/8 full or less.
Page 122: Indicator Lights
Voltmeter Standard Cluster When your engine is not running, the gage shows your battery's state is running, the gage shows the condition between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible' problem system.
Page 123 Charging System Light Standard Cluster The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on, but the engine is not running. Then it should go out once the engine while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 124 Features & Contmls Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canadian Vehicles Only) K3269 The DRL indicator is on whenever the ignition and the headlight switch and parking brake are off. For more details about DRL, see “Lights” in this part. The DRL indicator light is on the lower of the standard cluster.
Page 125 light is on the left hand side cluster, on the top of the cluster. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal indicator is a light with two green arrows. whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Turn signal arrows are at the top of the standard and digital clusters.
Page 126: Assist Handles
Featums & Contmls The 5-wire harness is stored on the right side well. The harness has no connector, and you should have a qualified service person wire your harness for you. The harness must be -routed out of your vehicle between the rear door and the floor, with enough of the harness The 7-wire harness is stored on the right side well.
Page 127 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle. For explanation of vehicle symbols in this kebtion, refer to “Vehicle Symbols”...
Page 128 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer Your Cassette Tape Player ... 3-22 Care How to Operate Your ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System Your Compact Discs ...
Page 129: Comfort Controls
Comfort Controls Flow-Through Ven~tilatjon System Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air of your vehicle when into the front air inlet grilles at the base and out the rear air exhaust valves. Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is running.
Page 130 Air Vents You will find air vents in the center and on the sides panel. You can move the vents to direct the flow altogether. When you close a vent, of any vents that are open. of your instrumenr of air, or close the vents will increase the flow of air coming out...
Page 131: Heating System
Heating System If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, this is what your heating system will look like. Fan Lever The top lever has five positions. toward HIGH. To decrease the air flow, move Temperature Lever The left lever lets you select the temperature vehicle.
Page 132 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems HeafindAir Conditioning System If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/air conditioning system will look like this. Before using your vehicle's air conditioning, open the windows vehicle of hot air. Close the windows when using the system. r-an Lever The top lever has five positions.
Page 133: Rear Heater
(Heater): Most of the air comes out near the floor. The rest comes .out from the defroster vents under the windshield and at the front side windows. This is best for cold weather. VENT The air comes out at the vents front side windows.
Page 134: Rear Air Conditioning I
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems Rear Air Conditioning You may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is located above the radio at the top for cooler air in the rear If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting N C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant The system will only send cooled air used to recirculate air, even...
Page 135: Engine Block Heater
does not get too hot. If the window still isn’t clear, turn the defogger on again. NOTICE Scraping the inside of your rear window could cut and damage the ‘ogger. Your warranty would not cover ’ --:ais there, you might have Engine Block Heater If you use the optional engine block heater before starting your engine, your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger...
Page 136: Fm Stereo
Comfort. Contmls & Audio Systems Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle-like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone you want. If you can, it’s very important equipment may interfere with the operation Delco@ radio or other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation has been added improperly.
Page 137 Operate Your E T P AM Radio This part tells you how your The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things: It controls the volume. It lets you see what station you have. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time.
Page 138 Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems P WR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. pushbuttons, just: 1. Tune in the station. 2. Push SET. 3. Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you push that button, the preset station will return.
Page 139: How To Operate Your Etrb Am-Fm Stereo Audio System
How to Operate Your ET?@ AM-FM Stereo Audio System This part tells you how your ETR@ AM-FM stereo audio system works. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these three things: It controls the volume. It lets you see what station you have. (When knob to display the station.) It tells you the time.
Page 140 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Adjust these levers move TREBLE down to reduce the noise. PWR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations, You can set the pushbuttons for up 4 FM).
Page 141: How To Operate Your Etr@ Am-Fm Stereo Audio Cassette System
How to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System This part tells you how your system works: The! Upper Knob The upper knob does these four things: It controls the volume. It lets you know what station you’re listening to. (When the radio push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time.
Page 142 Comfort Contro/s & Audio Systems Tone Levers These two levers control the tone BASS-Slide this lever up to hear more bass. TREBLE-Slide this lever up Adjust these levers to give a pleasing sound. If a station is weak and noisy, move TREBLE down to reduce the noise.
Page 143 Seek Button This chooses stations also, but you push SEEK, the radio goes to the next station and stays there. Clock To set the clock, just: 1. Push SET. (SET will be displayed.) 2. Within 5 seconds, push and 3. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute appears. To display the clock with the ignition be displayed for a few seconds.
Page 144: How To Operate Your Etr@ Am-Fm Stereo Audio Cassette System With Equalizer
Comfort Confrols & Audio Systems How to Operate Your € T I @ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer This part tells you how your ETR@ equalizer works. The Upper Knob The upper knob does these four things: It controls the volume. It lets you know what push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time.
Page 145 Tone Levers (Equalizer) The 5 levers near the upper knob control the tone Use the levers to set the bass, midrange, and treble until you get the sound you prefer. The 60 and 250 levers adjust the bass; and 10K adjust the treble. P WR (Power) The PWR button turns your system on and Loud Button...
Page 146 Comfort Confm/s & Audio Systems You can preset 3 more stations on each band by pushing next to each other at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the station. 2. Push SET. (SET will be displayed.) 3. Within 5 seconds, push time.
Page 147 Cassette Tape Player Your tape player is built long on each side. Tapes longer than that are well in this player. To play a cassette tape: Have the radio on. Insert the tape squarely through the tape The longer side with the tape visible goes just garbled sound, it may not be Push EJECT to remove the tape and start over.
Page 148: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. they aren’t, they may not operate properly Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after use.
Page 149 {ow to Operate Your E T P AM-FM Stereo Audio :ompact Disc (CD) System This part tells you how your ETR@ P WR (Power) The PWR button switches the radio on and Upper Knob The upper knob does these two things: It controls the volume.
Page 150 Comfort C o n t l s & Audio Systems It enables you to alternate between BAND knob. Your selection will be briefly displayed. RighVFront Speaker Control The control behind the lower knob fades the sound between your front and rear speakers.
Page 151 BASS Press the BASS to increase bass tones and tones. Press the .center of the control for a preset BASS position. The bass level will be displayed briefly when using this control. TREBLE Press the TREB to increase the treble tones and the treble tones.
Page 152 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Press and hold the REV button to quickly return counter reading will be displayed when using this control. Press and hold the FWD button to advance quickly within a track. Release to resume playing. Watch the display SCAN Press SCAN to sample each track for approximately will continue until the...
Page 153 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until on the display. You are now ready to enter your secret code. seconds between steps. Press SET and 000 will appear on the display. 6. Press the SEEK Rotate the TUNE knob right or with your code.
Page 154: Care Of Your Compact Discs
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 4. Depress the BAND knob. The radio will display 5. Enter the second three digits numbers as entered. Depress the BAND knob. If the display shows sequence was successful. The numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory back-up code and the unit is the display shows SEC, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain...
Page 155: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as replace it. Check every once in a while fender.
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Page 157 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds varying weather conditions driving Road Signs Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Steering Tips Passing Loss Control Driving at Night ..Driving in the Rain Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze City Driving...
Page 158: Road Signs
Your Driving and the Road Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and It’s a good idea to know these codes meaning or intent the sign even before you have Color Road Signs RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY.
Page 159 FLAGGER WORKERS AHEAD AHEAD SHOULDER AM402003 ORANGE indicates road construction maintenance. You'll want to slow of the road may be closed down when you see an orange sign, as part or torn up. And there may be workers and maintenance vehicles around, too. E X I T 44111 AM402004...
Page 160 Your Driving and the Road CANOEING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points interest. Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters. A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead-for example, end of a divided highway, a curve, steep hill, bridge.
Page 161 A TRIANGLE pointed downward, indicates YIELD. to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. A TRIANGULAR sign also is used on two-lane roads to indicate a NO PASSING ZONE. This sign will be on the left side KEEP RIGHT RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances to cities.
Page 162 Your Driving and the Road Symbols Road There are many international road signs The basic message of many A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what NO U TURN Traffic Lights We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stoplights. Often, green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control.
Page 163 proceed with caution, yielding the right to other vehicles. Some traffic lights also use red arrows turning on red. Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. in that lane at that time. A green arrow means you Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systems are in effect.
Page 164: Defensive Driving
Turn and lane change signals: Always signal when you plan change lanes. If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window: Left arm straight out for a left turn, down for Slowing down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice of slowing or stopping.
Page 165: Drunken Driving
maneuver, in both city and rural driving. front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Here’s a final bit of information about defensive driving. The most dangerous time for driving in the U.S. is very early on Sunday morning. Research studies show that the most and the least dangerous times for driving, every week, fall dangerous time is Sunday from 3 a.m.
Page 166 Your Driving and DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF ABOUT .05% IN THI rlME SHOWN NUMBER OF DRINKS (as in picture) 4 According to the American Medical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 167 person’s BAC would be close just before or during drinking will have The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and that. The BAC will be over hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, drinks, and how quickly the person drinks But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability below a BAC of 0.10 percent.
Page 168: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 169 Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some, however, overwork braking system with poor driving habits. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive acceleration followed by heavy braking-rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time between hard stops.
Page 170 Your Driving and the Road If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake normally but don’t pump your brakes.
Page 171 As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. CAUTION Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need the brake pedal. you won’t have time slows or stops. Always leave enol though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Four-Wheel Anti-Lock: Don’t pump the brakes.
Page 172 Your Driving and the Road Brake System Warning Light Cluster Digital Cluster Standard This light appears on your instrument cluster braking system needs service. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light Cluster Digital Cluster Standard This light appears on the instrument cluster brake system needs service.
Page 173 Disc Brake Wear Indicators 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. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle pushing on the brake...
Page 174: Steering
Your Driving and the Road Braking In Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need steer and brake at the same time. In you more than even the very best braking. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer Steering Tips Driving on Curves...
Page 175 When you drive into a curve at night, it’s harder you because it bends away from the straight beams one good reason to drive slower. Sfeering in Emergencies ‘ a There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right...
Page 176 Your Driving and the Road Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver. This is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you use your safety belts and keep both hands on the steering wheel. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible to practice defensive driving at all times.
Page 177: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 178: Loss Of Control
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back the right lane.
Page 179: Driving At Night
these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear).
Page 180 Your Driving and the Road Since you can’t see more space between you and other vehicles. It’s hard the vehicle ahead is going just Slow down, especially up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the road Night Vision No one can see as well at night as these differences increase.
Page 181 On a freeway, use your impair approaching drivers. In some illegal. When you follow another vehicle on a freeway or highway, use True, most vehicles now have day-night mirrors that enable the driver reduce glare. But outside mirrors are not behind can bother the driver ahead.
Page 182: Driving In The Rain
Your Driving and Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, i f your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 183 Driving too fast through large water puddles washes can cause problems too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.
Page 184: Driving In Fog, Mist And Haze
Your Driving or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the water’s surface, there hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when raining, and be careful. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your headlights-not more visible to others.
Page 185 that you can see only a few feet (meters) ahead. an otherwise clear road. And When you drive into a fog patch, your visibility will be reduced quickly. The biggest dangers are striking the vehicle ahead or being struck behind. Try to “read” the fog density down starts to become less clear or, at night, if the taillights are harder fog is probably thickening.
Page 186: City Driving
Your Driving and the Road Pass other vehicles in fog only if you can see far enough ahead to pass safely. Even then, be prepared to delay your pass worse up ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, make it easy for them. City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing, and pay...
Page 187: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest 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 driving.
Page 188 Your Driving and the Road Driving on the Freeway Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay you are on a two-lane freeway, treat the right lane as the slow lane and the left lane as the passing lane.
Page 189 Driving On a Long n i p Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are made on regular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and regular highways is the same ways. The trip has to be planned and the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the wheel.
Page 190 Your Driving and the Road On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways that controlled access, you’ll want on freeways. Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right off the road, pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals.
Page 191 Hi// and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can hard on mountain roads.
Page 192 Your Driving and the Road Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. have your ignition on and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. Know how to go uphill.
Page 193 Par&ing on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery. But please be careful you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures. Look for or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
Page 194 Your Driving and the Road Parking Downhill AM470033 Turn your wheels to the right. You don’t have to jam your tires against the curb, if there is a curb. A gentle contact is all you need. rarking Uphill AM470040 AM470047 there is a curb, turn your wheels left if the curb at the right side...
Page 195 If you’re going uphill on your wheels should point to the right. If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill, turn the wheels If there is no curb when you’re parking uphill on the left side street, your wheels should be turned to the left. Torque Lock (Automatic TriWsmission) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into...
Page 196: Winter Driving
Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle mix is correct. Snow tires can help in loose snow, but they may give you less traction on ice than regular tires. If you do not expect snow, but may have snow tires at all.
Page 197 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” and hard to drive on. But wet offer the least traction of all. You can get “wet (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition-smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-drive with caution.
Page 198 Your Driving and the Road I f You're Caught If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn hazard flashers.
Page 199 accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlights. Let the heater run for awhile. Then, shut the engine preserve the heat.
Page 200 Your Driving and the Road If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. There are many different laws having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
Page 201 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 people who will be riding add the tongue load to the...
Page 202 Your Driving and the Road 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. Here are some rules to follow: If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than pounds (900 kg), be sure hitch and sway control of the proper size.
Page 203: Towing A Trailer
Will the trailer brake parts take not, the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle. I f everything checks out this far, then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid use copper tubing for this.
Page 204 Your Driving and the Road Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
Page 205 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. something goes wrong, your rig could start and both your vehicle and the trailer can But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how 1.
Page 207 Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Engine Fan Noise a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Storing the Jack and Tire You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Pm6/ems on the Road or Snow...
Page 208: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers AN505006 also let police know Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lights will flash on and Off. But they won't flash if you're braking. K3503 Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off.
Page 209: Other Warning Devices
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 210 Problems on the Road 2. Get the vehicles close enough sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. ground connection you don’t want. vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured ’ on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in transmission manual 3.
Page 211 CAUTION Fans or other moving engine hands away from moving Dead Batfey 6. Connect the red positive vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive vehicle has one.
Page 212 Batfery Good Dead Battery K3507 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine awhile. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. OEAD BATTERY REMOVE CABLES IN THIS ORDER K1508...
Page 213: Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. They can provide the right equipment and know how to tow it without damage. If your vehicle has been changed adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these things could Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Page 214: Engine Overheating
Problenrs on the Road Don’t have your vehicle towed with the wheels it has all-wheel drive. If a vehicle with all-wheel drive must be towed with sling-type wheel lift equipment, then either the front or rear wheels must be supported on a dolly. If your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, don’t have unless you must.
Page 215 CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even just open the hood. Stay away from the engine steam coming from the vehicle until it cools down. coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your can catch fire.
Page 216 Pmblerrrs on the Road of steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is If there's still no sign about twice as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed back normal idle speed after two or three minutes. Now see But then, if you still have the warning, EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
Page 217 leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. Don’t run the engine lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 218 Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system for the proper coolant engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. ’...
Page 219 If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. can add the proper coolant cooling system cool before you do it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and radiator pressure cap-even speed.
Page 220 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that pressure left.
Page 221 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower.
Page 222: Engine Fan Noise
Problents on the Road Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most every day driving conditions, the clutch reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases when the clutch engages.
Page 223 Changing a Flat If a tire goes flat, avoid further level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip and roll over you or other people. 'njured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent tl - ; rehicle from movi Set the park 2.
Page 224 Jack Storage PO420 Your jack, extension, ratchet and wheel blocks are stored by your vehicle's rear doors, along the passenger side wall. off the plastic wing nut by turning it To remove your jack cover, take counterclockwise. Lift up on the latch and pull the jack cover off.
Page 225 Remove the wheel blocks and jack by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. Remove the wing nut and washer then pull the wheel blocks and jack bolt. To remove the ratchet and extension by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. Remove the wing nut and retainer and take out the ratchet and extension.
Page 226 K3533 The ratchet has an UP side and a DOWN side. PO41 8 Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat (screwdriver shaped) end. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
Page 227 K3529 When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Changing the Tire K3530 Start with the jack, ratchet, extension and wheel blocks.
Page 228 The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end Attach the ratchet to the extension with the Rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the lift head a little. Before raising the vehicle, do the following things. of the extension to the jack bolt like this.
Page 229 You have two wheel blocks stored with your jack. Place blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from be the tire on the other side Put your spare tire near the flat tire. Remove the wheel trim. If there is a wheel cover, remove it Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until...
Page 230 Problems on the Road “ 1 PO459 If the wheel has a center cap, you do not have to remove the center cap to loosen the wheel nuts. Place the ratchet and socket on the wheel nut with the center cap on. PO462 With DOWN facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Page 231 Position jack under the vehicle. a vehicle when Getting under vehicle slips off the jack, you could get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. nalsing your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned dehicle or may allow the vehicle ift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
Page 232 Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise. marking faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough enough room for the spare tire to fit. Remove all the wheel nuts and take Make sure the UP off the ground so there is off the flat tire.
Page 233 CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could fall off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attach€ the vehicle.
Page 234 Prob/ems Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end Tighten each nut by hand until Lower the vehicle rotating the ratchet counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. fhe Road the nuts toward the wheel. the wheel is held against the hub. 5-28 PO464 PO390...
Page 235 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the ratchet clockwise with the Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come an accident. Be sure replace them, be sure to get Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the wheel nuts tightened torque...
Page 236 Prob/ems Storing the Tire and Jack Storing the Tire Put the tire on the ground at the rear pointed down. Pull the retaining bar through the center properly attached. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, extension. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper, Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire against the underside of the vehicle.
Page 237 CAUTION Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger iompartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop collision. loose eauiDment could s W e someone. Store all these in the proper place. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, can lose air after a time.
Page 238 Stuck: If You’re Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. I I U l Y If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you or others could be injured.
Page 239 Service & Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care begins with service and fuel information. and then important fluid and lubricant levels your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release Engine Oil Engine Cover...
Page 241: Service
Service Your General Motors dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you happy with We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work...
Page 242: Fuel
Service & Appearance Care NOTICE If you try to do your own service wo your vehicle could be Fuel The 8th digit of your Vehicle letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher.
Page 243 If you’re using fuel rated at 91 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don’t worry pinging noise when you’re accelerating you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem.
Page 244 Service & mearance Cam Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the unleaded fuel may be hard even one tank full, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly.
Page 245 Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline The cap is behind a hinged door Your optional fuel filler door release button is in the upper corner driver’s side stepwell.
Page 246: Checking Things Under The Hood
Service & Appearance Care Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary Lift the hood, release the into the slot in the hood. pull the handle inside the vehicle. hood prop from its retainer and PO469...
Page 247: Engine Oil
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic be burned. Be careful not enaine. Before closing the hood, Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop let the hood down and close it firmly.
Page 248 Service & Appearance Care Turn off the engine and give the the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean or cloth, then push it back lower.
Page 249 PO384 NOTICE Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. 6-1 1...
Page 250 Service & Appearance Care What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG must be on the quality designations, such as SG/CC, SG/CD, letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality. If you use oils that don’t have the damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 251 SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle, However, As shown in this chart, you can use SAE IOW-30 if it’s going to These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. not use other viscosity oils such as SAE be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
Page 252 Service & Appearance Cam Energy Conserving II Oils with these words on the container The doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil. You should look for this on the oil container, and use that display the logo.
Page 253: Engine Cover
What to Do with Used Oil: CAUTION Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer laboratory animals. Don’t Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or propel throw away clothing or rags used engine oil.
Page 254 Service & Appearance Care PO383 3. Grasp the bottom of the extension. Lift up and then pull out. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the cigarette lighter. Set extension aside. 6-1 6...
Page 255 5. Grasp the top the heater duct and pull down gently to remove. Remove the bolt from the engine cover bracket. Loosen the nut and move the bracket out of the way. 6 - 1...
Page 256 Qervice & Appearance Care Lift up on each of the two latches at the bottom 8. Remove the two screws at the engine cover using a long handled screwdriver. The screws are not suppose from the front of dash. When removing the cover, be careful not damage the instrument panel or the trim.
Page 257: Air Cleaner
8. Grasp the bottom of the instrument panel extension and install the top into the groove first. Then, push Install the two nuts and two screws on the extension. Air Cleaner To Remove the Air Cleaner Filter: If you have the 4.3L engine (VIN Code Z) with the round air cleaner, you must first remove the engine cover before changing the filter.
Page 258: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Service & Appearance Care Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, if the engine backfires. If could be burned. Don’t drive with the engine with the air cleaner off. NOTICE If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire.
Page 259 To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). To check transmission fluid hot: about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above it's colder than 506F (IO"C), drive the vehicle engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes.
Page 260 Service & Appearance Cape 1. Pull out the dipstick and Push it back in all the way, wait 3 seconds and then pull again. 3. Check both sides level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or cross-hatched area for a hot check.
Page 261: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change the Index. How to Check Lubricant: If the level is below the bottom some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom filler plug hole.
Page 262 Service d& to Check Lubricant: If the level is below the bottom some lubricant. Add enough lubricant filler plug hole. What to Use: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule use. See ”Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” Fronf Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often lubricant and when to change it.
Page 263 How to Check Lubricant: If the level is below the bottom some lubricant. Add enough lubricant filler plug hole. What to Use: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to raise the level to the bottom of the 6-25...
Page 264: Engine Coolant
Senrice & Appearance Care Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and how low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. The proper coolant for your vehicle will: Give freezing protection down Canadian vehicles and vehicles with the Give boiling protection up Protect against rust and corrosion.
Page 265 CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some proper coolant mix will. for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be 50/50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze.
Page 266 Service & Appearance Care Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine COLD LEVEL, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to little higher. TO Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix coolant recovery tank.
Page 267 Radiator Pressure Cap Your radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant damage from overheating. Be sure with overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.
Page 268: Power Steering Fluid
Service & Appearance Care Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the mark.
Page 269: Windshield Washer Fluid
PO667 Windshield Washer Fluid PO406 To Add: Open the cap labeled WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the full. bottle is...
Page 270: Brake Master Cylinder
Service & Appearance Care When using a concentrated instructions for adding water. Don’t mix wat solution to fre the washer :ill your washer fluid tank only 314 full when it’s very cold. This Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. There are only reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down.
Page 271 So, it isn’t a good idea correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. brake fluid, as necessary, only when work system. CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The vill burn if the engine is hot enough.
Page 272 Service & Appearance Care braking system-for example, when your brake linings wear down have to have new ones put replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, for the worse.
Page 273 Bulb Replacement Before replacing any bulbs, make sure all lights are running. Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst or scratch the bulb. when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. Headlights Open the hood. 2. Remove the four Tomhead@ screws from the headlight bezel. Pull the bezel out so you can see the 3.
Page 274 Service & Appearance Care PO403 4. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 5. Pull the connector out and unplug the light. 6. Install the new bulb into the connector. 7. Reverse steps 1-5 to reinstall the headlight. Front ParkingfTurn Signal Lights Open the hood.
Page 275 turn the socket to the left to remove the socket from 3. Press the tab and the bezel. If the socket does not have a tab, the socket from the bezel. Pull out the bulb and replace it with the new bulb. 5.
Page 276 Service & Appearance Care Press the tab and the bezel. If the socket does not have a tab, the socket from the bezel. Pull out the bulb and replace Reverse steps 1-3 to reinstall the taillight. Other Maintenance Items Front Suspension and Steering Linkage The Maintenance Schedule will “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 277 replacement belt. Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this. The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label on your vehicle will show you how route the belt your vehicle uses. Windshield Wiper Blade Inserts To replace your wiper blade inserts, pinch the two tabs on the wiper arm and slide the insert out of the blade.
Page 278 Service & Appearance Care Hood Latches and Hood Hinge The Maintenance Schedule will tell you how often and hood hinge assembly. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” Index for the proper lubricant Propeller Shaft Slip Splines/Universal Joints The Maintenance Schedule will lubricated.
Page 279 The Maintenance Schedule will tell you how often See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lubricant to use. Lock Cylinders To be sure your locks operate properly, they must be lubricated. The Maintenance Schedule will tell you how often to lubricate them. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 280 Service & Appearance Care MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP ~ ~ F # d % ~ , A L L (COLD) PSllKPA SIZE TIRE SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CertificationiTire label is found on the rear edge label shows the size to obtain the gross vehicle weight capacity GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
Page 281 Using heavier suspension components change your weight ratings. right way. ‘our warranty does werloading. If you put things inside your vehicle-like suitcases, anything else-they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 282 Service & Appearance Care Trailering Package GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also a load rating If your which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight of everything you put in And, remember...
Page 283 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury.
Page 284 Service & Appearance Care Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation t. If your tires don’t have enougl fl’ na 3ad handling 3ad fuel econ lour tires have too mu Needless damage from When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
Page 285 Tire Inspection To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. RECOMMENDED ROTATION PATTERN FRONT Use this rotation pattern. If your vehicle has front tires with different load ratings or tread designs (such as all season vs.
Page 286 Service & Appearance Care It’s When Time for New Tires TREAD WEAR INDICATORS TREAD WEAR INDICATORS One way to tell when it’s time for new indicators, which will appear when your tires have only less of tread remaining. You need a new tire You can see the indicators at three places around the tire.
Page 287 If you ever replace your tires with those not having a make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. Mixing tires could tires of different sizes or types (like radial and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash.
Page 288 Service & Appearance Cam failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by Warning: The temperature grade for properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 289 Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts your vehicle can be dangerous. handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you control. You could have a collision in which you injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel for replacement.
Page 291 NOTICE Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your GM dealer has two GM cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.
Page 292 Senrice & Appearance Care As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge suds. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel Then dry it immediately with an NOTICE Wipe with a clean cloth.
Page 293 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Page 294 Service & Appearance Care Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window, since they may have scraped off later.
Page 295 Your vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatlclearcoat finish paint dull finish Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly with water is all that is usually needed.
Page 296 Service & Appearance Care Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures right away. Bare metal will repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
Page 297 Appearance Care Materials Chart (0.237L) 1051055 (0.473L) 1051398 (0.237L) 16 oz. 1052870 (0.473L) 1050201 16 oz. (0.473L) DESCRIPTION Removes old wa: Tar and Road and road oil Oil Remover Chrome Cleaner Removes rust and corrosion on chrome and stainless steel and Polish Cleans white anc lack tires White Sidewall...
Page 298 Service & Appearance Cam Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Page 299 r n w - Y N o - N m b b m > 6-61...
Page 300 Service & Appearance Care Service Parts Identification Label Service Ports Identification VEH!CLE IDENTlFlCATlOh NUMBER PAINTTECHNOLOGY You’ll find this label on the inside to order parts. On this label is: you ever need Your VIN. Its model designation. Paint information. A list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Page 301 Headlights The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch. An electrical overload will cause remain off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right away. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected the motor overheats due motor cools.
Page 302 Service & Appearance Care Be sure to use the correct fuse. don’t have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one some feature of your vehicle that you can get along cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, as soon as you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”...
Page 303 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure, ask your GM dealer. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE R-12 R-12 Crankcase ENGINE VIN CODE 4.3L...
Page 304 Service & Appearance Cane Light Bulb Data Lamps Mirror Vanity Visor Stepwell Lamp Reading Lamp (with Reading Lamp (w/o Roof Console) Ashtray Lamp Heater or A/C Control Instrument Cluster Lightst Roof Console) 6-66 21 1-2 6 906 6 906...
Page 305 6-67...
Page 306 Service & Appearance Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers Usage Name Inst. Lps. Instrument Panel Lamps, Radiobial Lamps, Heater Lamps Pwr. Acc. Power Door Locks, Power Seat Horn-Dm. Horn Relay, Digital Clock, Cigarette Lighter, Dome Lights, Radio Memory, Glove Box Lamp Gages Instrument Cluster Gages, Brake Switch, Audio Alarm, Headlight Switch...
Page 307 FUSE LEGEND 7.5 AMP BROWN 10 AMP 15 AMP 20 AMP 25 AMP 30 AMP SHUNT - - . - , HORNlDM TAIL LPS TURN BLUE YELLOW CLEAR GREEN STOP- RADIO 6-69 PO470...
Page 308 Service & Appearance Care Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations Table Engine Filter Cleaner (VIN) PF51 4.3L (Z) PF51 A1163C 4.3L (W) *Use copper-cored resistor type spark Valve Filter A773C CV789C .CR43TS plugs. 6-70 Radiator Fuel Spark* Filter Plugs GF481 RC36 RC36 GF TO005...
Page 309 Scheduled Maintenance Services This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. needs these services to retain its safety, dependability, and emission control performance. A Word About Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment Scheduled Maintenance Services Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule I Maintenance Schedule II Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services...
Page 310: A Word About Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Services A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 311: Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule
Scheduled Maintenance Services This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. wants you to be happy with it. If you go needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within the recommended limits.
Page 312 Scheduled Maintenance Services SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR If your driving conditions meet those specified Services” in this Section use Maintenance Item Engine Timing Check* Fuel Tank, Cap Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* Tire Axle Drive Brake Systems Inspection** FOOTNOTES: *An Emission Control Service **See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 313 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO2821...
Page 314 Scheduled Maintenance Services SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR If your driving conditions meet those specified in “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in this Section, use Mair Kilometers Service Engine Oil Change* -Every 12 Months, or Oil Filter Change* -Every 12 Months, Chassis Lubrication-Every 12 Months, Cooling System Service*-Every Months or Air Cleaner Element Replacement*...
Page 315 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE II THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS. TO286...
Page 316: Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Scheduled Maintenance Services Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenance charts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in this section. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
Page 317 6. TRANSMISSION SERVICE Change the transmission fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 If the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more In heavy city traffic. Where the outside temperature regularly reaches higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. Frequent trailer pulling. Uses such as taxi, police, delivery or other commercial service.
Page 318 Scheduled Maintenance Services 13. TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION AND INSPECTION and maximum tire life, rotate tires at the first kilometers) for Schedule I or 7,500 miles (12 Schedule II and then every 7,500 miles (12 Follow the instructions and patterns shown in Section uneven wear or damage.
Page 319: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the time period specified dependability of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in this section.
Page 320 Scheduled Maintenance Services Parking brake and transmission P (Park) mechanism operation When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Page 321: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should twice a year (for instance, each spring dealer’s service department or other qualified service center Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Steering and Suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs lack of lubrication.
Page 322: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
Scheduled Maintenance Services Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your USAGE Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake Systems Parking Brake Cables Power Steering System Manual Steering Gear Automatic Transmission Differential: a.
Page 323 Recommended Fluids & Lubricants USAGE Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose lubricant Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting Windshield Washer Solvent and GM OptikleenB washer solvent (GM Part Anti-freeze Weatherstrir Silicone Part grease Line Line Weather Spray-A-Squeek Strips Part Part synthetic light weight engine requirements Part No.
Page 324: Maintenance Record
Scheduled Maintenance Services Maintenance Record After each the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed, record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list item numbers) and who performed the services in the appropriate column. copies of your receipts. It Owner’s Manual. Date Odometer Maintenance...
Page 325: Service Station Checks
Service Station Checks It is important for you or a service station attendant to penorm these under-hood checks at each fuel Check the engine oil level and add if necessary. Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary. Check the windshield washer fluid level and add See these items in the Index for information on how to check them.
Page 326 Scheduled Maintenance Services label driver's door. Page 6-42 PO466 7-1 8...
Page 327 Cusfomer Assistance Informafion Here you will find out how to contact GMC Truck i f you need assistance. This section also tells you how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Mediation/Arbitration Program...
Page 328 STEP TWO -If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the GMC Truck Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1 -800-462-8782). In Canada, contact the Customer Assistance Center 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 329 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, GMC Truck has installed special TDD (Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who...
Page 330 (or first contact your dealer or GMC Truck). We encourage you to use this program before or instead courts. We believe it offers advantages over courts...
Page 331 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-TRUCK (1 -800-462-8782), or write: GMC Truck, Consumer Relations, 31 E. Judson Street 1607-07, Pontiac, Michigan 48342-2230.
Page 332 Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number GMC Truck dealer specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. You can subscribe to all GMC Truck bulletins. This way you’ll get them as they come out. You can wait can also get individual bulletins. However, you’ll need the index them.
Page 333 PSP’s. It provides a variety of information. Here’s what you’ll index and how you can get one: What You’ll Find in A list of all PSP’s published by GMC Truck in a model year (1989 or later). PSP’s covering all models 10,000 pounds [4536 kg] GVWR) are listed Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP’s you may want.
Page 334 Customer Assistance Information Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and individual PSP’s are at your participating GMC Truck dealer. You can ask to see them. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the equipment,...
Page 336 Narranty Manual Vehicle You can also order the Glove includes all of these publications. costs $1 4.00. GMC Truck Service Post Office Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343 Box Literature in a vinyl portfolio which Ask for form number 15669689-ii Publication...
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Page 339 Air Cleaner Air Conditioning Fan Lever Function Lever Maintenance Rear Refrigerant Capacity Temperature Lever All-Wheel Drive Antenna, Fixed Mast Antilock Brakes (See “Brakes”) Appearance Care Materials Arbitration Program Ashtrays Assist Handles Audio Systems AM Radio AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ... 3-1 8 AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System AM-FM Stereo Audio...
Page 340 INDEX Carbon Monoxide ... 2.24. 4.42. Capacities and Specifications Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems”) Catalytic Converter Certification/Tire Label Changing A Flat Tire 5.16. 5.17. Charging System Light Chemical Paint Spotting ... 6-58 Child Restraints Cigarette LightedAshtrays Cleaning Glass ... Inside of Vehicle ...
Page 341 Engine Block Heater Coolant Coolant Temperature Gage- Cover Exhaust Fan Noise Identification Oil (See “Oil”) Overheating Running While Parked Equipment. Add-O’n Exhaust System Finish Care Damage Brake ...A. Capacities Coolant Leak Check Power Steeri’ng Transfer Case ... : ... Windshield Washer Fog Lamps Four-Wheel Antilock Front Seats...
Page 342 INDEX Keys Lights Dome Fog Lamps Front Parking Indicator Taillights Interior Override Switch Operation Reading Turn Signal Loading Your Vehicle Lubrication Accelerator Control System Body Front Suspension and Steering Linkage Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive) Latches and Hinge ... 6-40 Lock Cylinders Propeller Shaft Slip SplineslUniversal Joints...
Page 343 Road Signs Roadside Assistance Rocking Your Vehicle Roof Console Safety Belts Adults Care Of Checking Restraint Systems .Driver Position Extender Lap-Shoulder Belt Larger Children Passenger Positions Proper Wear Questions and Answers Reminder Light Replacing After a Crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Smaller Children and Babies Use During Pregnancy Why They Work...
Page 344 INDEX Trip Odometer Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Lane Change Indicator Vehicle Damage Warnings Identification Number Storage Symbols Ventilation System Air Vents Tips Voltmeter Warning Lights and Gauges Antilock Brake Devices. Other Service Engine Soon Washing Your Vehicle 2-57 Weatherstrips 2-29 Wheels 2.30.
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