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Page 1 I 9 9 8 O W N E R M A N U A L S A F A R I C O M F O R T A B L G M M A N D'"...
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Page 9 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
Page 10 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SAFARI are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice.
Page 11 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it 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.
Page 12 You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.’’ Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These m e a n there is something that could damage your vehicle.
Page 13 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. These symbols For example, ate important these symbols for you and are used on an original battery: your passengers whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
Page 14 Model Reference This covers these manual models: Cargo Van Passenger Van...
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls 1-12 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Questions Many People 1-17 Ask About Safety Belts...
Page 16: Seats And Seat Controls
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats them, take them out and put them back you about bucket and bench seats, power seats and head restraints. Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You a_- lose control _he vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 17 Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a knob inboard side of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob toward the front lumbar support. Turn the knob toward the rear vehicle to decrease lumbar support. Power Seats (If Equipped) If you have this feature, there will be a control pad on the inboard side of the driver and passenger...
Page 18 Reclining Seatbacks There is a lever on the inside of the seat to adjust the seatback. You can adjust the seatback by lifting the lever. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.
Page 19 Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 20 To fold your non-touring seatback forward, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. RELEASE ifter the latch has been released, push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle until it locks in place. To raise the seatback, unlock the seatback latch up on the lever while pushing...
Page 21 CAUTION: A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that. the safety belts are not twisted and are properly attached.
Page 22 Bench Seats If you have bench seats in your vehicle, each seat can carry up to three passengers. They can also be removed to increase storage space. The center bench (if not equipped with a built-in child restraint) and rear bench seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by the lever at the front of the seat.
Page 23 To raise or lower the center console, press the button between the beverage holders. Sit seating position only when the console is upright position. For details about headrests, see “Head Restraints” in this section. Removing the Rear Seats remove the rear seats, do the following: the center in an TO DETACH...
Page 24 3. Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of the front seat. Push the seatback down until it locks in place (non-touring bench seats only). 4. Lift up on the left seat release lever, then the right. The latches are near the floor on the rear legs of the seat.
Page 25 Replacing the Rear Seats To replace the rear seats, do the following: 1. Lower the seat into position. Make sure the front retainers are hooked onto the anchor pins. 2. Pull the seat down to latch the rear retainers. Make sure the seat is locked in by pulling up and down the seat.
Page 26: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
4. If you replacing the center seat, connect the lap-shoulder belt to the attachment on the seat cushion. If you have a belt safety pull the belt through the guide before reattaching the lap-shoulder belt to the side of the seat. The release hole should be facing outward.
Page 27 CAUTIOh: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 28 Why Safety Belts Work go as When you ride in or on anything, you fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-14...
Page 29 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-15...
Page 30 . . . or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 31: Ask About Safety Belts -- And The Answers
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 32: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
Page 33 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 34 Adjust the height that the shoulder portion belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling your shoulder. &t What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 35 what’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 36 What's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 37 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the be worn over the shoulder at all times. You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 38 e.’ What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 39: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 40: Right Front Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in:$crash. pregnant women, for anyone, the safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see “Driver Position”...
Page 41 CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with air bags.
Page 42 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is the middle of the steering wheel. 1-28 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 43 CAUTION: something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering.
Page 44 How does an air bag restrain? moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. A i r bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 45 Let only qualified technicians work on your system. Improper service can mean that your system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not work properly.
Page 46 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle e.” If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the bags from working properly in a crash.
Page 47 Lap-Shoulder Belt These positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 48 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crdsh, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 49: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort...
Page 50 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic the seatback. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 51 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section.
Page 52: Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. 1-38 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 53: Children
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 54 Smaller Children and Babies (Except Cargo Vans) Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection adults, but not for young children and infants.
Page 55 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 will suddenly become your arms.
Page 56 Smaller Children and .Babies (Cargo Vans) CAUTIO, Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection adults, but not for young children and infants.
Page 57 ' 5 . CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For exampje, in a crash km/h), a 12-1b.
Page 58: Built-In Child Restraint (Option)
Built-in Child Restraint (Option) If your vehicle has this option, there’s a built-in child restraint at each outboard position of the second row bench seat. This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 1-44 Each child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 60 pounds (10 and 27 kg) and whose height is between 33.5 and 51 inches (850 and 1 295...
Page 59 CAUTION: BEFORE YOU USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, BE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH. CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS USES THIS CHILD RESTRAINT, THE CHILD COULD BE IN JURED DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
Page 60 You’ll be using the child restraint’s harness (A) to secure your child. Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts. Using the vehicle’s regular safety-belts on a child seated on the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in sudden stop or crash.
Page 61 2. If the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip are fastened together, separate them. 3. Place the child on the child restraint cushion. 4. Select only one side of the harness. In a single motion, pull the shoulder part of the harness out, and place the harness over the.child’s shoulder.
Page 62 6. With the other side of the harness, pull the shoulder part of the harness out in a single motion and place the harness over the child’s shoulder. before the latch plate reaches the buckle, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Page 63 An unfastened shoulder harness clip won’t help keep the harness in place on the child’s shoulders. the harness isn’t on the child’s shoulders, it won’t be able restrain the child’s upper body in a sudden stop or crash. The child could be seriously injured.
Page 64 11. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’s shoulders by moving the clip up or down along the harness. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered near the child’s shoulder. The harness should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling from the child’s shoulders.
Page 65 2. Unlatch the harness by pushing the button on the buckle. 3. Move one side of the harness off the child’s shoulder. 4. Move the other side of the harness off the child’s shoulder. Remove the child from the child restraint cushion. Storing the Built-in Child Restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt.
Page 66: Child Restraints
4. Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback, and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback. Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash.
Page 67 infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It’s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. With an infant car bed, make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 68 1-54...
Page 69 A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
Page 70 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about are about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;...
Page 71 A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates, even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. This is because the back of the rearfacing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 72 If your child restraint has a top strap, anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your GM dealer put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your dealer can tell how to do it.
Page 73 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 74 4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 75 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the lat,ch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 76 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a front passenger rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Page 77 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 78 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 79: Larger Children
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 to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat.
Page 80 1-66 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can .be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
Page 81 Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 82: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 83 If you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate. If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged, replace them.
Page 84 1-70...
Page 85 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that working properly and what to do if you have a problem. Keys Front Doors Rear Doors...
Page 86: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
Page 87 This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 88: Front Doors
Front 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 you and push the door open. Rear Doors If you have the Dutch doors, you must open the hatch first.
Page 89 To open the driver’s side rear door, pull on the latch release handle in the inside of the door. To close the rear doors, close the driver’s side door first. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. The rear doors have a check assembly to from opening beyond 90 degrees.
Page 90: Door Locks
Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked.
Page 91: Keyless Entry System (Option)
The power door lock switch will lock or unlock the rear hatch and Dutch doors. See “Hatch Release” in this section. Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse lock system. A pulse lock system works like this: If the sliding door is open and you press the power door lock switch, the sliding door will not lock immediately.
Page 92 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 93 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery.
Page 94: Sliding Door
Synchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously. This will prevent anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter.
Page 95 If your vehicle 3 s facing downward on a steep grade percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.
Page 96 you have this feature. One can be seen from on your sliding door. It is located near the bottom of the door glass, toward the front of the door. The other label is at the front of the sliding door, near the child security door lock.
Page 97: Hatch
Hatch It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. I f you must drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open or if electrical wiring...
Page 98: Theft 2-3
lock the power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the hatch release button and turn it to the right. All doors will lock. Also, see the Caution following “Hatch,” located in this section. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make impossible to,steal.
Page 99: New Vehicle "Break-In
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from the START position as soon as the engine starts. If you are driving and the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off.
Page 100: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions. ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn toward you.
Page 101: Starting Your Engine 2-4
NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 102: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), wait 15 seconds and start over. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle.
Page 103: Automatic Transmission Operation
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded threelprong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
Page 104 CAJTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 105 CAUTICJ: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake ,pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects.
Page 106: Parking Brake
NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission or transfer case or both. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal.
Page 107: Shifting Into Park (P)
‘E NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see “Towing a Trailer”...
Page 108 PARK 2. Move the shift lever into (P) like this: Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your-vehicle is PARK (P).
Page 109 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever ,is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, overheat and even catch fire.
Page 110: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P) has a Your vehicle brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the position. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P),)ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t...
Page 111: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Page 112: Locking Rear Axle (Option)
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 113 Windows Manual Windows To open your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows (Option) If you have the optional power windows, the controls are on each of the front side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the front passenger window as well.
Page 114: Horn
It can be dangerous to drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must...
Page 115 Tbrn SignaUIMultifunction Lever The lever on the driver’s side of the steering column includes your: Turn and Lane Change Signas Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) ’hrn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 116 As you signal a turn or a lane change, flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”...
Page 117 Windshield Washer At the top of the multifunction lever, there’s a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the paddle. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t use your the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 118 in on To wash the window, push the switch. Window washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch released. The wiper will continue with three more wipes and then return to the setting that was chosen before the lever was pushed. The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the front windshield washer.
Page 119 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake.
Page 120 Increasing Speed-While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 121: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps Your lamp switch is on the driver’s side of the instrument panel. Rotate the knob toward the right to the parking lamp symbol turn on the following: Parking Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the knob toward the right to symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps.
Page 122: Interior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.
Page 123 The dome lamps will come on when you open any of the doors. They will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door closes. When the ignition switch is turned on, the dome lamps will off. You can also turn on the dome lamps by turning the dimmer dial up to the second click.
Page 124 Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward (away from you) for day driving. Pull the tab back (toward you) for night driving. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle.
Page 125: Storage Compartments
Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 126 If you have an optional sliding tray storage compartment, it is under the front passenger’s seat. To open the compartment, move the latch in the top handle and pull the tray forward. 2-42 you have rear storage compartments, pull up on the lid to open the cover.
Page 127 There is also a maphtorage pocket on the passenger's side of the engine cover console. Overhead Console (Option) Reading Lamps Press the button near each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off. The lamps can also be swiveled direction you want.
Page 128 2. Peel the protective 3. Press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener as possible. 4. Center the garage door opener activation button over the console door button and press the opener firmly into place.
Page 129 6. Now, with the compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door opener operates properly. With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have to press the button slightly to operate the opener.
Page 130 Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside temperature is 37 "F turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display. This is a warning to the driver that road conditions may be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken.
Page 131 Sunglasses Storage Compartment The console has a sunglasses storage compartment. Convenience Net (Option) You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep 'small loads, like grocery bags, in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
Page 132: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
NOTICE: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Page 133: Sun Visors
NOTICE: When using the cigarette lighter as an accessory power outlet, maximum electrical load exceed 20 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. The front ashtray is just above the passenger’s side front cupholder.
Page 134: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets You can plug auxiliary electrical equipment into accessory power outlets. Just pull up from the bottom of the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install. Two accessory power outlets are located on the passenger’s side of the engine cover.
Page 135 This device complies with P a r t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 136 Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface of the universal transmitter you can still see the red light. Decide which one of the three channels you want to program. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter.
Page 137 Training a Garage Opener with a “Rolling Code” Feature If you programmed the universal transmitter, but the garage door will not open, and if your garage opener was manufactured after 1995, your garage door may have a security feature that changes the “code” of your garage door opener every time it is opened or closed.
Page 138: Instrument Panel
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Page 139 :A. Lamp Switches fB. Instrument Panel Dimmer C. Multifunction Lever D. Hazard Lamp Switch Transmission Shift Lever F. Ignition Switch G . Rear Defogger H. Comfort Controls I. Rear A/C Control (Option) J. Rear Heater Control (Option) Rear Washerwiper L. Front Ashtray M.
Page 140 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel remains, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 141: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your odometer is tamper resistant.
Page 142 Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it.
Page 143 Charging System Indicator Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition on, but --+I the engine is not running, as a check to show you the light is working. Then it should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Page 144 You can only drive for a short time with the readings in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Page 145 inti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your ANTI engine and may stay on for LOCK several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
Page 146 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which SERVICE monitors operation of the ENGINE fuel, ignition and emission control systems. SOON This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 147 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 148 If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 149 Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by...
Page 150 : : : o Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You will have this light on the instrument panel. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps ( D m ) 0 . 0 are on. When it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on your headlamps.
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Page 153 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Heating/Air Conditioning System Heating System Rear Heating System (Option) Rear Air Conditioning System (Option)
Page 154 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. Your comfort control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
Page 155 BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outside air and blows it out through the heater floor vents and the instrument panel vents. If you move the temperature knob between hot and cold, cooler air will come out of the upper vents while warmer air comes out of the floor vent.
Page 156 Function Knob This knob is next to the temperature knob. The function knob allows you to choose the direction of OFF: This setting turns the system off. VENT: The air comes out at the vents on your instrument panel. BI-LEVEL: With this setting, the heated outside a i r comes out both the instrument panel vents...
Page 157 Rear Air Conditioning System (Option) You may have rear air conditioning. The rear air conditioning switch is located to the right of the heater controls. Turn the switch toward HIGH for higher aifflow in the rear area. Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn the system off.
Page 158 If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting it on LOW may enhance the front N C performance by allowing trapped refrigerant in the rear lines to circulate. The rear air conditioning system will only send cooled air if the front system is on. It can still be used to circulate air, even if the front system is off.
Page 159 Your vehicle has air vents near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel that allow you to adjust the direction and the amount of airflow inside the vehicle. Move the dial on the vent up or down to direct airflow to your preference.
Page 160 Rear Window Defogger (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the rear window will have lines running across the glass. These lines heat your window. For best results, clear the window of as much snow or ice as possible before using the rear window defogger. To turn on the rear window defogger, find the button to the left of the heater...
Page 161 Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 162 Finding Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM and.FM. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower station and stay there.
Page 163 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn decrease volume. RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this knob.
Page 164 In addition to the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: 1. Tune in the desired station. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3.
Page 165 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOLUME, FADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio.
Page 166 SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV.
Page 167 P. SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FM1 or FM2 mode and then press SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through a l l of the pushbuttons.
Page 168 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL.
Page 169 AUX: TAPE Press this button to return to the tape player when playing the radio. The lighted arrow will appear and show the direction of play when a tape is in the active mode. EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will now play.
Page 170 Rear Seat Audio ( I f Equipped) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to a different music source than the front seat passengers including AM-FM automatic tone control, cassette tapes and CDs. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to a cassette tape through headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers.
Page 171 While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear next selection on the CD. Press the down arrow to go back to the start of the current selection (if more than eight seconds have played). The SEEK button is inactive if the CD mode on the front radio is in use.
Page 172 SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically to make and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV.
Page 173 P.SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, F M l or FM2 mode and then press P.SCAN. It will scan through each station stored on your pushbuttons and stop for a few seconds before continuing to scan through all of the pushbuttons.
Page 174 Playing a Compact Disc PWR: Press this knob to turn the system on. (Please note that you can also turn the system on when you insert a compact disc into the player with the ignition on.) Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in.
Page 175 FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance rapidly within a track. You will hear the disc selection play at high speed while you press the FWD button. This allows you to listen and find out when the disc selection.
Page 176 Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) If you have this option, you can play one compact disc (CD) at a time. To load a CD into the player, hold the disc with the label side up and insert it carefully into the player (approximately halfway).
Page 177 PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press PREV again to go to the previous track on the disc. NEXT (3): Press this button to advance to the next track on the disc.
Page 178 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. Your audio system is equipped with THEFTLOCK THEFTLOCK is displayed on the front of the radio. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored.
Page 179 Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 3.
Page 180 Unde Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. up noise from things like storms and power lines. reducing the treble to reduce this noise if FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but miles (16 to 65...
Page 181 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 182 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette while the tape symbol is flashing. 5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time.
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Page 185 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking 4- 8 Steering...
Page 186: Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready On city streets, rural roads or freeways, “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 187 Vision Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half. of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured.
Page 188 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 189: Control Of A Vehicle 4- L A
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious fatal collision if you drive after drinking. Please don’t drink and drive or ride who has been drinking.
Page 190: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake That's perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That's reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that's only an average.
Page 191 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 192: Steering
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around obstacle while braking hard. you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controk braking pressure accordingly.
Page 193 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Page 194: Off-Road Recovery 4-2
An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Page 195: Passing
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Page 196: Loss Of Control
Check your rnirrors, glance over -your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane.
Page 197 While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
Page 198 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 199: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction.
Page 200 Driving too fast through large water puddles going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try slow down before you hit them. 4-16 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as wen in a quick stop and may one side.
Page 201: City Driving
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine.
Page 202: Freeway Driving
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map &d plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 203: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 204: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
Page 205: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 206: Winter Driving
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 207 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 208 Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. T r y Accelerate gently. not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
Page 209 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 210: Loading Your Vehicle
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 211 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Page 212: Towing A Trailer
lkailering Package If your vehicle is equipped with the trailering package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight of everything you put in it.
Page 213 NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 214 Three important considerations have to do with weight: the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the weight on your vehicle’s tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle trailer are all important.
Page 215 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 216 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 2,000 lbs.
Page 217 Your trailer brake system can tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system, except: Don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the trailer’s brake system will use more than 0.02 cubic (6.3 inch cc) of fluid from your vehicle’s master cylinder.
Page 218 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 219 Making Turrc NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 220 Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both -your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig,on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 221 Trailer Wiring Harness If you have the optional trailering package, your vehicle will have an eight-wire harness, including the center high-mounted stoplamp battery feed wire. The harness is stored on the passenger’s side of the vehicle near the rear wheel well. This harness has a 30 amp battery feed wire and no connector, and should be wired by qualified electrical technician.
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Page 223 Section 5 Problems on the Road . Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 13 Engine Overheating 5- 15 Cooling System Engine Fan Noise 5-22 5-22...
Page 224 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column.
Page 225 Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cab1e.s to start your vehicle.
Page 226 NOTICE: radiu on, it could be badly you leave your -aged. The repair8 woulddt be covered by wamnty. your...
Page 227 5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive positive and negative will go to a metal...
Page 228 8. Now connect the black negative the good battery’s negative Don’t let the other end -touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery. Make your last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other unpainted metal part of your vehicle.
Page 229 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. See “Roadside Assistance’’ in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels.
Page 230 CAUTION: A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains steel cables before it is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle.
Page 231 Towing From the Front (Except All-Wheel Drive) Tow Limits 35 mph km/h), NOTICE: miles (80 km) Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for carcarrier equipment.
Page 232 Towing From the Front (All-Wheel Drive) A towing dolly must be used under the rear wheels when- towing from the front. 5-10 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment.
Page 233 Towing From the Rear (Except All-Wheel Drive) NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required. for carcarrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
Page 234 Towing From the Rear (All-Wheel Drive) A towing dolly must be used under the front wheels when towing from the reai: 5-12 NOTICE: not tow with sling-type equipment or the m a r bumper system wilI be damaged. car-carrier equipment. Additional required c w a r r i e r equipen#.
Page 235 Engine Overheating You will find an engine coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. the Index. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine “Gages” in Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 236 No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine waming If you get the overheat -steam, the problem may-not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic.
Page 237 Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan the coolant inside the C‘O’cilant r6t6very tank is boiling, don’t anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at the If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in...
Page 238 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. do, you be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could engine fire, and you could be burned.
Page 239 NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 240 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 241 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops.
Page 242 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but (See “Engine Coolant?’...
Page 243 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. this time, the coolant level inside the radiator 7. By filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
Page 244 Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 245 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 246 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you'll need is stored by your vehicle's rear doors, along the passenger's side wall. Remove your jack cover by pulling it away from the side wall and down to release the tabs securing the top 2f the cover.
Page 247 Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. The ratchet has an UP side. It also has a DOWN side. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension.
Page 248 Put the flat end of the extension on hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. Turn the ratchet toward the left to lower the spare tire to the ground. Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 249 s . I . - - . The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), wheel blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D). Removing the Wheel Covers You will have to take off hub caps or wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts.
Page 250 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. Then put your spare tire near the flat tire. 5-28 3. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt.
Page 251 4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 5. Rotate the ratchet to the right. That will raise the jack lift head a little. (1 6.5 6. Position the jack under the vehicle. 2.0" (30.0 5-29...
Page 252 Front Position A. Frame Pad B. Jack C. Wrench and Extension A. Rear Spring Jack Wrench and Extension Rear Position Bracket...
Page 253 Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 254 9. Remove from mounting spare wheel, RUSL r r r on the parts to dirt wheel, make the wheel nuts which it is frrstened, become loose after a time. The wheel couId come accident. When you change a cause or dirt &om wheel, remove any rust where the wheel the vehicle, In...
Page 255 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet toward the left. Lower the jack completely. 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Turn the ratchet toward the right with the UP mark facing you. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 256 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 13. Remove the wheel blocks. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Page 257 !3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet toward the right until the tire is against the underside the vehicle. Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least two “clicks”...
Page 258 Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make -sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Page 259 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
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Page 263 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Service Fuel Filling Your Tank...
Page 264 Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM- trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Genuine Doing Your Own Service Work...
Page 265 C-,TICJ: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 266 Some gasolines that not reformulated for low emissions contain oct.me-enhancing additive called methykyclopentadimyl manganese tricmbonyl your service station operator whether or not his fuel "T. contains General Motors does such gasolines, If hels containing spark plug life be reduced control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on If this occurs, return to GM dealer for service.
Page 267 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Page 268 The he1 cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. While refueling, place the cap in the holder on the fuel filler door. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Page 269 NOTICE: I f you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. I f you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged.
Page 270 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower driver’s side of the kick panel. Then go the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release.
Page 271 When you open the hood, this is what you will see: A. Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location B. Coolant Fill Location C . Oil Dipstick Location D. Transmission DipsticWill Location E. Air Cleaner E Engine Oil Fill Location G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir H.
Page 272 Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 273 The engine oil dipstick is a yellow ring. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show actual level. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way.
Page 274 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
Page 275 RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlN GRADE E16ME FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AN0 COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY 6RZLDE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERAIIIR€ RANGE. THIS WEATHER SYMBOL “C WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your OllS vehicle.
Page 276 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to oil. Your dealer is ready to Y ~ U ? advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
Page 277 Engine Cover Removing the Engine Cover 1. Move both front seats as back as they will go. 3. The nuts are located at the bottom of the extension on the driver’s and passenger’s side corners. 2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing the two nuts that secure it in place.
Page 278 4. Remove the screws located near the top on each side of the extension. Grasp the extension from both sides and gently remove it. 6-16 5. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the extension aside.
Page 279 6. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently to remove it. 7. Remove the two bolts at the engine cover. The bolts are not supposed to come out of the cover, only from the front of the dash. When removing the cover, be careful not to damage the instrument panel or the trim.
Page 280 Grasp the bottom of the cover and slide Then, lift it up and out of the vehicle. If the seal does not release, use the pull strap on the driver’s side above the rear mount. 6-18 Installing the Engine Cover 1.
Page 281 - - - Air Cleaner To remove the air filter, lift the hood, unsnap both clips and remove the top. After changing the filter, snap both clips to secure the air cleaner. Be sure the air cleaner lid is correctly positioned to seal out dust and contaminants that are harmful to your engine.
Page 282 Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
Page 283 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200"...
Page 284 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick has a red handle and is located near the center of the engine compartment behind the a i r cleaner. 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 285 How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 286 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule kind of lubricant to use.
Page 287 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 “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
Page 288 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Page 289 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 290 Adding Coolant If you coolant, need more add the proper coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. Ihning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scaldingjiquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator, Never turn the radiator pressure cap...
Page 291 When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches preset temperature. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering...
Page 292 How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
Page 293 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
Page 294 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid is that fluid is level goes back up.
Page 295 Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it isn’t, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark or the top of the window on the side of...
Page 296 NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Page 297 Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Page 298 Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: - 1 Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 299 2. Pull the connector out Headlamps and unplug the lamp. Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 3. Install the new bulb into the connector. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp. 6-37...
Page 300 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the sidemarkedturn signal lamp. Completely remove the sidemarkedturn signal lamp by pulling out the assembly and disconnecting the sidemarkedturn signal lamp sockets from the lamp. 6-38...
Page 301 4. Remove the screw located behind the corner reflector in order to remove the entire corner reflector. 5. Remove the remaining three screws; the first one from the corner reflector pocket and the two remaining from the composite assembly. 6-39...
Page 302 6. Remove the composite assembly. 7. Turn the halogen bulb toward the left to remove from the assembly. by turning it toward right until it is completely tightened. 9. Replace the composite assembly by installing and tightening all of the screws previously removed. 6-40 Front n r n Signal Lamps 1.
Page 303 Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Remove the two screws from behind the door. 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see the socket.
Page 304 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp. 6-42 a r m Pinch the two tabs on the wiper out of the blade. Slide the new one in place. Make sure the tabs are locked into position. See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts”...
Page 305 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
Page 306 NOTICE: (Continued) When to Check month or mQre. Check once your tires Don’t forget your compact ’spare tire. 60 psi (420 Ha). How to Check good quality pocket-type gage to pressure. You can’t tell i€ your tires looking Radial simply by at them, properly inflated even when they’re undminflated..
Page 307 Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatiomire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
Page 308 Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certificatioflire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Page 309 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
Page 310 Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), representing the tire’s resistance to the generation heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 311 Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 312 Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/65R15 use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions.
Page 313 Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
Page 314 Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Page 315 Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinymeather cleaner.
Page 316 Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness eep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint harness clean and dry. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built-in child restraint harness. If you severely weakened. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Page 317 Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”...
Page 318 NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Page 319 Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away.
Page 320 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART SIZE 994954 23 x 25 oz. (0.473 L) 1050172 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 174 1050214 (0.946 L) oz. (0.680 L) 1050427 1052918”” 8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All 1052975 oz.
Page 321 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SAMPLE4UXWM072675 1998 ENGINE/ MODEL CODE YEAR This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner ofthe instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 323 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the Look band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 324 c z l t 6 J 2’7 C 7 CmJ C37 C FusdCircuit. Breaker Usage Stop/Tum/Hazard Lamps, Chime Module Used Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside Mirrors, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Reading Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps 6-62 FusdCircuit Breaker E 2 0 3 CHMSL, Usage DRL Relay, DRL Module, Chime...
Page 325 FusdCircuit Breaker Usage L, M1, M2 Blower Motor, Rear A/C Relay Coil, Front Cont. Temp. Door Motor, HI Blower Relay, Defogger Timer Coil Cigar Lighter, Door Lock Switches, Dutch Door Release Module Cluster Illum, HVAC Controls, Chime Module, Radio Illumination, Rear Heat Switch Illumination, Rear Wipermasher Switch Illumination, Rear Liftgate Switch Illumination,...
Page 326 Underhood Electrical Center The underhood electrical center is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side. Lift the hood and open the cover to gain access to this fuse block. 6-64 [--]E Usage Feed Upfitter Battery Feed AUX A Upfitter...
Page 327 FuseKircuit Breaker Usage UPFIT-BATT Upfitter Battery Power Stud, Trailer Wiring Harness UPFIT-ACCY Upfitter Accessory Relay Not used Spare Fuse Puller* Not used Spare Spare Not used Fuel Pump Relay and Motor, VCM, ECM-B Oil Pressure SwitcldSender HORN Horn Relay and Horn A/C Enable Relay and Compressor A/C COMP Heater-A/C Control Selector Switch.
Page 328 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Halogen Headlamps Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite Halogen Headlamps Composite Parking, Turn Signal Lamps Rear, Stoplamps Sidemarker Lamps Back-up Lamps 6-66 Quantity Trade H6054 9006 (Low-Beam) 9005 (High-Beam) 3 157NA 2057 1156...
Page 329 Capacities and Specifications All capacities are approximate. English and metric conversions are given. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Specifications ....Engine “VORTEC”...
Page 330 Rear Axle Capacity ....Rear standard A x 1 ... . . Locking Rear Axle Air Conditioning Refriqerants Not all a i r conditioning refngerants are the same.
Page 331 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
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Page 335 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short TripKity Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long TripMighway Definition Long: TripMighway Intervals Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 7-29 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule...
Page 336: Introduction
IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED protection Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
Page 337: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 338 Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive very long distances all the time in You may use your vehicle in making deliveries.
Page 339: Short Tripkity Definition 7-4
Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
Page 340: Long Tripmighway Definition
Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Page 341 Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miles 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Page 342 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
Page 343 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 3,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 344 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 9,000 Miles (15 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 345 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 346 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires.
Page 347 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote Miles 000 km) 27,000...
Page 348 Short Wip/City Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
Page 349 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 33,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 350 39,000 Miles (65 000 (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Miles (70 000 km) 42,000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 351 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches (32°C) or higher.
Page 352 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 353 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 54,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid.as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 354 9hort Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 355 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Inspect fuel cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket tank, for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 356 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 km) (Continued) Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 357 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Miles 000 km) 75,000 (125 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Page 358 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 359 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and qdditional information. (See footnote 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 360 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 000 km) (Continued) 90,000 Miles (150 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularl;...
Page 361 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 362 Short TripKity Maintenance Fnhedule 100,000 Miles (166 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
Page 363 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k m ) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 at the same intervals. The services shown k m ) at 150,000 miles (240 000 should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
Page 364 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 DATE mmths, engine oil m c l €iltw (or every 12 whichever Change occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICEDBY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Sewice.
Page 365 Long TripMighway M:intenance - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, change the fluid andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires.
Page 366 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 30,000 Miles 000 km) (Continued) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven...
Page 367 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 37,500 Miles (62 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 368 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued) - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 369 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 60,000 Miles 000 km) (100 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Page 370 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, change the fluid andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
Page 371 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule Miles (125 000 km) 75,000 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 372 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Miles (137 500 km) 82,500 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 373 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule - In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. you do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions, change the fluid andfilter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Page 374 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter.
Page 375 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown P a r t...
Page 376 Least Twice Year Wiper Blade Check 7-42 Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. “Automatic Transmission” the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant P a r t...
Page 377 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. Before you start, be sure you have,enough room around the vehicle. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”...
Page 378 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION:...
Page 379 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Page 380 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Page 381 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT O i l Engine Oil Engine with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
Page 382 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Hood Latch Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol Assembly, (GM Part No. 12346293 or Pivots, Spring equivalent) or lubricant meeting Anchor and requirements of NLGI Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 383 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. ODOM- I’ER SERVICED READING DATE additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
Page 384 Maintenance Record ODOMETER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE READING...
Page 385 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact GMC if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone...
Page 386 dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member dealership management.
Page 387 If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt.) In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 388: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write GMC, address your inquiry to: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 436008...
Page 389: Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance GMC’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC dealer or the following special services: Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire).
Page 390 The Roadside Assistance services listed are available retail and retail lease customers operating 1998 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 All services must be pre-arranged by km). GMC Roadside Assistance. Over-the-phone assistance, such as providing the name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice, etc., is...
Page 391: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.
Page 392: Courtesy Transportation 8-1
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, GMC will reimburse up to $3O/day for documented transportation you receive. The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty.
Page 393: Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute
Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both GMC and your GMC dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation...
Page 394: Reporting Safety Defects To The
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GQVERNmNT...
Page 395: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782) or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 436008...
Page 396 SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information axle, on engines, transmission, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL manual provides information on unit repair service This procedures, adjustments and specifications for the- 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS...
Page 398 NOTES 8-.14...
Page 399 Section 9 Index Accessory Power Outlet Add-on Equipment AirBag Adding Equipment How Does it Restrain How it Works Location Readiness Light Servicing What Makes it Inflate What Will You See After it Inflates When Should it Inflate AirCleanerFilter Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Refrigerants Alignment and Balance.
Page 400 Brake (Continued) Wear System Warning Light Brakes. Anti-Lock Braking Braking in Emergencies Break-In. New Vehicle BTSICheck Built-in Child Restraint Bulb Replacement Canadian Roadside Assistance Capacities and Specifications ..Carbon Monoxide 2- 13.2-27.2-30.4-25.4-32. Care of Compact Disc Player Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Care of Your Compact Discs Cassette Deck Service...
Page 401 ....... . Cooling System Courtesy Transportation ....... . . Cruise Control Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users .
Page 402 Engine Oil (Continued) Used When to Change Exhaust. Engine 2.13.2.27.2.30.4.25.4.32. 4.33 Express-Down Window Exterior Lamps Fabric Cleaning Filling a Portable Fuel Container Filling Your Tank Filter Air Cleaner Replacement Engine Oil Finish Care Finish Damage First Gear Flashers. Hazard Warning Flat Tire.
Page 403 High-Beam Headlamps Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Hitches. Trailer Hood Checking Things Under Prop Release Horn Hydroplaning Ignition Positions Ignition Transmission Lock Check Inflation. Tire Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Inspections Brakesystem DriveAxle Exhaust Systems Radiator and Heater Hose Steering Suspension Throttle System Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive)
Page 404 ‘Locks (Continued) Lock Cylinder Service Power Door Sliding Door Child Security Huids Lubricants Lubir=ati~n Service. Body Luggage Carrier LumbwContrSls 7-42 Model Reference Mmmtain Roads 7-47 N e t . Convenience 7-42 NeuW 2 4 7 New Vehicle Break-In NightVisian Maintenance Replacement Nonnal odometer Ddometer.
Page 405 Passing Passlock@ Payload Periodic Maintenance Inspections Power Accessory Outlet Door Locks Option Fuses Seat Steering Steering Fluid Windows pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts Problems on the Road Publications. Service and Owner Radiator Radiator Pressure Cap Radio Reception Radios Rain. Driving Reading Lamps Rear Air Conditioning System...
Page 406 safety Belt Extender Safety Belts ........Care .
Page 407 2-17 Starting Your Engine Steam Steering Emergencies Power Tips Wheel. Tilt Storage Compartments Storage. Vehicle Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow SunVisors Sunglasses Storage Symbols. Vehicle Taillamp Bulb Replacement Tape Player Care Temperature Compass Display Theft Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK” Thermostat Third Gear Tilt Steering Wheel...
Page 408 Trailer (Continued) Weight Wiring Harness Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmitters. Keyless Entry Transportation. Courtesy Trip Odometer TTYUsers Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Two-way Manual Seat Underbody Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center ..Universal Transmitter Vehicle Control...

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