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  • Page 1 O W N E R ' S M A N U A L 1 9 9 8 S A V A N A - - - C O M F O R T A B L Y C O M M A N D ' "...
  • Page 3 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8- 1 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 8- Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.
  • Page 4 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name SAVANA 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 5 How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning 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. this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly.
  • Page 6 You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnmgs Also, in tlus book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 7 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. These symbols For example, these symbols are important are used on an for you and your passengers original battery: whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE INJURY DOOR LOCK PROTECT...
  • Page 8 Modr' Referer these models: This manual covers Passenger Van Cab and Chassis Cargo Van...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. learn about some things you should Seats and Seat Controls 1-11 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1-16 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts...
  • Page 10: Seats And Seat Controls

    Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats take them out and put them back in. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks. Manual Front Seats The bucket seats can be adjusted forward with the lever at the front of the seat. now to adjust them, To adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom and slide the seat where you want it.
  • Page 11 Power Seat (Option) If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver’s or passenger’s side, you can adjust it with this switch at the front center cushion of the seat. You can use these switches to move the seat to where you want To raise the seat, move the center knob up.
  • Page 12 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
  • Page 13 Rear Seats Getting Into the Rear Seats To make it easier for passengers to get into the rear seats, use the fastener strips on the headliner belt latch. These will keep the safety belts out of the way while people get into the rear seats. safety...
  • Page 14 Removing the Rear Seat 1. Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.
  • Page 15 3. Locate the red handle on the inboard side of the seat base and rotate 4. Once the red handle is rotated up, pull the handle remove the locking pin. 5. Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided.
  • Page 16 10. For the first rear seat, stow the safety belt latch by attaching the fastener strip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door. There is also a fastener strip provided for stowing the safety belt latch for a four-passenger bench seat, if equipped.
  • Page 17 Replacing the Rear Seat CAUTION. A seat that isn’t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. A safety belt that is twisted or not properly attached won’t provide the protection needed in a crash.
  • Page 18 6. Insert the red handled locking pin into the seat base, lifting the seat slightly to line up the pin with the base. 1-10 Rotate the red handle down until it is in the retaining clip. Replace the carpet/mat flap Repeat this procedure for the other seat base.
  • Page 19: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone

    -hey’re for Everyone Safety Belt:- This part the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things with safety belts. And it explains the air bs ;ys CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
  • Page 20 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as buckle up. Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
  • Page 21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes..Put someone on it. Fdke the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-13...
  • Page 22 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn't stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield 1-14...
  • Page 23 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. 1-15...
  • Page 24: Here Are Questions Many People Ask About

    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 25: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly

    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. aware that there special things to know about safety belts and children. And there If a for smaller children and babies. riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.”...
  • Page 26 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. force to the strong pelvic bones.
  • Page 27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. To move it down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.
  • Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-20 You can be seriously hurt if your snoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
  • Page 29 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
  • Page 30 &." What3 wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-22 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 31 What's wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injumd 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 32 &.’ What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-24 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 CAU JON:...
  • Page 33: 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 34: Right Front Passenger Position

    Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see “Driver Position” earlier in this section. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
  • Page 35 If it doesn’t say AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, your vehicle doesn’t have air bags. If your vehicle has an air bag for the driver, the air bag is a “Next Generation” reduced-force frontal air bag. If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger and there’s a label on the driver’s side window, then your vehicle has a “Next Generation”...
  • Page 36 Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. This is true even with reduced-force frontal air bags. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
  • Page 37 How the Air Bag System Works " . Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 1-29...
  • Page 38 an occupant and an air If something is between 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 39 How does air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or instrument panel. bags supplement 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 40 only qualified technicians work system. Improper service can mean that your air bag 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 41 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle e.’ If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags from working properly? As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in...
  • Page 42: Rear Seat Passengers

    Rear Seat Passengers very It’s important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
  • Page 43 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
  • Page 44 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 to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
  • Page 45: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children

    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
  • Page 46 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide on top.
  • Page 47: Center Passenger Position

    4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides.
  • Page 48 Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-40 sit in To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until...
  • Page 49: Children

    Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, fact, the law in every state in the United States and in says children up to some age every Canadian province...
  • Page 50 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should.
  • Page 51 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) at only will suddenly become a 240-1b.
  • Page 52 and Babies Smaller Children with Passenger Air Bags) Children who are up against, or very close to, any 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 for adults, but not for young children and infants.
  • Page 53 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 (5.5 kg) baby km/h), 12=1b,...
  • Page 54: Child Restraints

    Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only the child’s weight and size, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will...
  • Page 55 A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a crash.
  • Page 56 1-48 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 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age.
  • Page 57 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (18 to 27 kg) and 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 58 nen cnoosing child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. saying will have label that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both.
  • Page 59 Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. Here’s why: child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s...
  • Page 60 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 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.
  • Page 61 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 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 62 Securing a Child Restraint in Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
  • Page 63 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end 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 64 If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger’s air bag inflates, even if your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags.
  • Page 65 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is the retractor to set the lock. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-57...
  • Page 66: Larger Children

    6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7.
  • Page 67 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
  • Page 68 e.’’ What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
  • Page 69: Safety Belt Extender

    Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part 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 70: Replacing Restraint System Parts After

    Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash you’ve had a crash, you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. 1-62 If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
  • Page 71 NOTES 1-63...
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  • Page 73 Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.
  • Page 74: Keys

    Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many 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. r e a s o n s .
  • Page 75 Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. you ever lose your key, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining a new one. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make an extra key.
  • Page 76: 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 77 Power Door Locks (Option) Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock the doors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work. Child Security Locks Child security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door.
  • Page 78: Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) 2-3

    Move the button to the left to engage the security feature. Move CHILD the button to the right to SECURITY return the door locks to LOCK normal operation. 60/40 Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation.
  • Page 79 This P a r t 15 of the FCC Rules. device complies with Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 80 Operation To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button. If you press this button again within five seconds, all the doors will unlock. Press the REAR 2X button twice to unlock the rear door only. When the UNLOCK or REAR 2X button is pressed, the interior dome lamps are turned on for 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is activated.
  • Page 81: Your Doors And How They Work

    1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. Remove and replace the battery, positive side down. 3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4.
  • Page 82 60140 Swing-Out Side Door To open the “60” (front) portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle toward you. 2-10 To open the “60” (front) portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door.
  • Page 83 To open the “40” (rear) portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. To close the side doors, close the “40” (rear) door first. Then close the “60” (front) door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed.
  • Page 84 Sliding Side Door (Option) To open the sliding side door from outside, pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open. 2-12 To close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 85 To open the sliding door from inside, rotate the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle to open. To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position.
  • Page 86 Rear Doors To open the rear doors from the outside, open the passenger side rear door first. Pull the handle toward you to open the door. 2-14 To open the driver side rear door, pull the latch release lever at the inside edge of the door. Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open), then opening fully.
  • Page 87: Theft

    It can be dangerous to drive with the rear doors open because carbon monoxide 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 doors open or electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear doors:...
  • Page 88: Passlock

    Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in storage area, like your front storage compartment.
  • Page 89: New Vehicle "Break-In

    New Vehicle LLBreak-In” NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed slow for the first...
  • Page 90: Starting Your Gasoline Engine

    LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
  • Page 91 NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than seconds at a time w i l l cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START.
  • Page 92: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

    Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) In very cold weather, 0°F C ) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
  • Page 93: Automatic Transmission Operation

    4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
  • Page 94 It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine running unless you have to. engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. or others could be injured.
  • Page 95 CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL 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 96: Parking Brake

    NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you are stuck in very deep sand or mud or are up against a object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 97: Shifting Into Park (P)

    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. Always check to be sure your parking brake is fully released before you drive. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, “Towing a Trailer”...
  • Page 98 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you. 2-26 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
  • Page 99 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in with the parking brake firmly leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
  • Page 100: Shifting Out Of Park

    Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
  • Page 101: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Parking Over Things That Burn 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.
  • Page 102: Running Your Engine While You're Parked

    Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if ever you have to, here are some things to know. Idling the engine with the could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”).
  • Page 103 Windows Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank 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 side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well.
  • Page 104 Swing-Out Windows Side Swing-Out Window To open your side door swing-out windows, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window and swing the window out and push down the latch into the locked open position. To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down on the latch lock 2-32...
  • Page 105: Horn

    CAUTION: can be dan swing-out windows or rear door(s) open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell unconsciousness and even death. you must drive with the rear swing-out windows or rear door(s) open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear swing-out windows or rear door(s):...
  • Page 106: Tilt Wheel (Option)

    Tilt Wheel (Option) tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
  • Page 107 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow to signal a turn or a lane change. signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
  • Page 108 Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The w-ipers will stop after one cycle.
  • Page 109 Windshield Washer At the top of the lever, there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the paddle. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
  • Page 110 Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use it. 1.
  • Page 111 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second.
  • Page 112: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior Lamps Your parking lamp/headlamp switch is on the driver’s side of your instrument panel. Your instrument panel dimmer thumbwheel has two detent positions. When the thumbwheel is moved to full brilliance, and then into the first detent position, the radio display and PRNDL display will go to the day mode (full intensity).
  • Page 113 Rotate the knob to the left to OFF to turn off your lamps and lights. Rotate the thumbwheel next to the switch knob up to adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumbwheel up to the first notch to return the radio display and gearshift indicator Vacuum Fluorescence (VF) display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
  • Page 114 The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: The ignition is on, The headlamp switch is off, and The parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
  • Page 115: Interior Lamps

    Interior Lamps Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors. You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the thumbwheel, located next to the headlamp knob, all the way up to the second notch. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are open or closed.
  • Page 116 Underhood Reel Lamp (Option) If you have an underhood reel lamp, it is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The lamp can be switched on without unreeling the cord. Also, you can use it as a flashlight. 2-44 To use the lamp as a flashlight, pull down on located under the lamp, unlocking the lamp and pull the...
  • Page 117 Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore mirror to original position. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle, and have a clear view of objects behind you.
  • Page 118 Your electric outside rearview mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the switch next to the heater controls. (See “Comfort Controls” in the Index). 2-46 Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.
  • Page 119 Camper-vpe Mirrors (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted a clear view of objects behind you. you can have 1. To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer, rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 120: Storage Compartments

    Storage Compartments Your front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, press down on inside portion of the handle and the compartment will open automatically. Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door.
  • Page 121: Sun Visors

    NOTICE: Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating can make it overload, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Just push the lighter all the way in and let go. When it’s done, it will pop back by itself. To remove the front ashtray, pull up on the tab with a key or screw driver inserted in the tab, and lift the ashtray out.
  • Page 122: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel A. Lamp Controls B. Air Vents C . Instrument Cluster D. Comfort Controls System 2-50 E. Audio System E Auxiliary Power Outlet G. Cupholder H. Ashtray I. Cigarette Lighter J. Convenience Tray K. Horn L. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...
  • Page 123: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to safely and economically. know to drive 2-51...
  • Page 124 Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kmh). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.
  • Page 125: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Electronic Road-Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option) This optional system automatically controls vehicle top speed. The system controller receives vehicle speed sensor and reduces power when the vehicle speed reaches the maximum governed speed. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
  • Page 126 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
  • Page 127 Voltmeter When your engine is not \ \ \ running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery's state of charge in DC volts. VOLTS When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system.
  • Page 128 Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light come will on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
  • Page 129 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ANTI LOCK United States With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service.
  • Page 130 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Gasoline Engine) 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...
  • Page 131 If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
  • Page 132 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
  • Page 133 UTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by...
  • Page 134 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You may have this light on the instrument panel. It will light whenever the DRL are on. It is also turn on your headlamps when driving at night. 2-62 Check Gages Light CHECK a reminder to GAGES If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure...
  • Page 135 Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. UNLEADED FUEL ONLY The gage will first indicate EMPTY (E) before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
  • Page 136 & NOTES 2-64...
  • Page 137 Sectici 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. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls Heater Controls Heater/Air Conditioning Controls Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning)
  • Page 138 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 van. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section.
  • Page 139 HEAT/DEFROST Use this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield. DEFROST This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield. Heater/Air Conditioning Controls If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heatedair conditioning controls will look like this.
  • Page 140 A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting outside cools air and directs it through the instrument ’ ’ panel outlets. BI-LEVEL A/C: Use this setting to divide aifflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to cool the air.
  • Page 141 Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are provided to regulate the temperature, location and speed Front Passenger Control To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right side of the control panel.
  • Page 142 Air Conditioning Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the windows to clear the vehicle of hot air. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at its best.
  • Page 143 You can move the vents from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air, or close the vents altogether. When you close vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open. Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure.
  • Page 144 Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knob to switch between AM 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 145 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 146 addition the four stations already set, up to three more stations may be preset 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 147 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOLUME, BAL FADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for...
  • Page 148 SCV Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). With SCV, your audio system adjusts automatically and wind noise as drive. Set the desired level. Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV. Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed.
  • Page 149 P. SCAN: The preset scan button lets you scan through your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons. Select either the AM, FMl 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 all of the pushbuttons.
  • Page 150 Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player 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 work well in this player. To load a cassette tape with the ignition off, press EJECT or RECALL.
  • Page 151 FWD (6): Press this button rapidly forward the tape to the end of,the cassette or until The radio will play the last selected station while forwarding the tape. The tape direction arrow will blink during the forward operation. AM-F”: Press this button to switch from a tape to the radio.
  • Page 152 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn off. To increase volume, turn this knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease volume. The knob is capable of rotating continuously.
  • Page 153 SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to listen to stations for few seconds. The receiver will continue to scan and momentarily stop at each station until you press the button again. The sound will mute while scanning.
  • Page 154 AUTO TONE: Press this button to select among the six preset equalization settings and tailor the sound to the music or voice being heard. Each time you press the button, the selection will switch to one of the preset settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP, C N (CountryNestern) or JAZZ.
  • Page 155 RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order. While in the RDM mode, RANDOM appears on the display. Press RDM again to return to normal play. NEXT (3): Press NEXT or the SEEK right arrow to search for the next selection.
  • Page 156 Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) If you have this option, you can play one compact disc (CD) at a time. load a CD into the player, hold the disc with the label side up and insert it carefully into the player (approximately halfway).
  • Page 157 (4): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage. FWD (6): Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the correct passage.
  • Page 158 Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
  • Page 159 If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you again, you will only have three chances to enter the correct code before INOP appears.
  • Page 160 Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to To help avoid hearing loss or damage:...
  • Page 161 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 162 your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds.
  • Page 163 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean the antenna mast: Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or equivalent solvent.
  • Page 164 drdn NOTES 3-28...
  • Page 165 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering 4-1 1...
  • Page 166: Defensive Driving

    Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts’’ in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.”...
  • Page 167: Drunken Driving

    Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision...
  • Page 168 It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
  • Page 169: Control Of A Vehicle

    right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know.
  • Page 170: Braking

    Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. 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 171 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes 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 172: Steering 4-2

    The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
  • Page 173 Speed Sensitive Steering Your vehicle is equipped with a speed sensitive steering system. This system automatically varies the amount of steering effort in proportion to your vehicle speed. The required steering effort increases as your speed increases. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
  • Page 174 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be braking. example, you come over a hill your truck stopped in lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time.
  • Page 175: Off-Road Recovery 4-2

    Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. ROAD RECOVERY y / / edge of paved surface If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy.
  • Page 176: Loss Of Control

    Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
  • Page 177 In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
  • Page 178: Driving At Night

    Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively.
  • Page 179: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
  • Page 180 Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
  • Page 181 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
  • Page 182: City Driving

    City Driving 4-18 One of the biggest problems with city streets is amount of traffic them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going.
  • Page 183: Freeway Driving

    Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
  • Page 184: Before Leaving On A Long Trip

    The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you’re ready.
  • Page 185: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway Hypnosis there actually such condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, There is something about easy stretch same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
  • Page 186 If you drive regularly in steep country, or planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
  • Page 187: Winter Driving

    Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. lncluae an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles.
  • Page 188 What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F;...
  • Page 189 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard . I ‘ If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
  • Page 190 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe.
  • Page 191: Loading Your Vehicle

    Loading Your Vehicle The Certificationmire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
  • Page 192: Towing A Trailer

    CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
  • Page 193 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 194 You should use DRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission. 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.
  • Page 195 Maximum trailer weight calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the towing vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight additional equipment, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights.
  • Page 196 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Tire Loading” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
  • Page 197 Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.
  • Page 198 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 199 Making Turns 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 200 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 201 Trailer Wiring Harness The light-duty trailer wiring harness is a six-wire harness assembly. The optional heavy-duty trailer wiring package is an eight-wire harness assembly. The harness is stored under the vehicle, along the driver’s side rear corner of the frame rail. The heavy-duty trailer wiring harness has a 30-amp feed wire.
  • Page 202 NOTES 4-38...
  • Page 203 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 5-1 1 Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) 5 - 14 Cooling System (Gasoline Engines) 5-2 1 Engine Fan Noise...
  • Page 204: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Push the button at the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signals flash on and off.
  • Page 205 ~p Starting l r your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you.
  • Page 206 If you have a diesel engine vehicle with two batteries (or more) you should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather, you may not be able to single battery in another get enough power from vehicle to start your diesel engine. If your vehicle has more than one battery, use the battery that is under the hood will reduce the electrical resistance.
  • Page 207 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the batteries have enough water. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom@ battery (or batteries) installed in every new GM vehicle.
  • Page 208 6. Connect the red positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Or use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one. cable to the positive 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery.
  • Page 209 9. Make your last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other unpainted metal parts of your vehicle. A ground location has been provided through a stud attached to the body surface. 10. Remove the cap on the ground location before using. 11.
  • Page 210: Towing Your Vehicle

    13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. A. Engine Block, Frame, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Body Surface B. Good Battery C . Dead Battery Towing Your Vehicle Try to have your GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle.
  • Page 211 CAUTION: help avoid injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck.
  • Page 212 Front Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the.front. Tow Limits 35 mph (56km/h), 50 miles (80 km) 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.
  • Page 213: Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)

    Rear Towir NOTICE: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with loads approaching rated GVW as the weight transfer will cause the front suspension to become overloaded. NOTICE: Do not tow with the sling-type equipment or the rear bumper will be damaged. Use wheel lift or car-carrier equipment.
  • Page 214 Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 5-12 Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
  • Page 215 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving.
  • Page 216: Cooling System (Gasoline Engines)

    Cooling System (Gasoline Engines) When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: .. . A. Radiator Pressure B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Fan(s) the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until cools down.
  • Page 217 If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
  • Page 218 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant“...
  • Page 219 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle.
  • Page 220 Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
  • Page 221 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ COLD mark. coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for more 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but information about the proper coolant mixture.) leave the radiator pressure cap off.
  • Page 222 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside 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 223: Engine Fan Noise

    Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
  • Page 224: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. 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 225 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare tire. If there is less than 12 inches (30.48 cm) between the ground and the rear bumper or any trailer hitch, jack up the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground.
  • Page 226 For vans with the 15-passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket. Set the jack and jacking equipment near the flat tire. 5-24 The ratchet has a DOWN side and an UP side.
  • Page 227 Turn the ratchet to the left to lower the spare tire to the ground. If you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is already jacked up, use the jack handle and extension to hook the cable. Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle.
  • Page 228 Jacking Tool Storage A. Socket B. Jack Handle C . Ratchet Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension 5-26 The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E).
  • Page 229 Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 1. You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. When using the ratchet and socket, make sure the DOWN side faces you. 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps. 5-27...
  • Page 230 Remove the center cap. 5-28 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
  • Page 231 2. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side facing you. 3. Rotate the ratchet to the right. That will raise the jack lift head a little.
  • Page 232 Rear Position Position jack under the vehicle as shown. 5-30 - - - 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.
  • Page 233 5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet to the right. Make sure the mark faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground there for the spare tire to fit. enough room 6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take flat tire.
  • Page 234 CAUTION: Rust dirt on the wheel, or on me parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the where the wheel attaches the vehicle.
  • Page 235 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get equipment wheel nuts.
  • Page 236 2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle keeping wheel, making sure it is properly attached. the cable tight. 5-34...
  • Page 237 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension. 5 . Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. to the Turn the ratchet right until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle.
  • Page 238: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow

    If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
  • Page 239 NOTES 5-37...
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  • Page 241 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
  • Page 242 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 243 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 244 your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
  • Page 245 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) If you plan on driving in another country outside the 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 246 While refueling your vehicle, hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the 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, will spring back to the right.
  • Page 247 When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
  • Page 248 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 249 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed.
  • Page 250 When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items: A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery C . Engine Oil Dipstick 6-10 D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick E Air Cleaner G. Power Steering Reservoir H. Brake Master Cylinder I. Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 251 If your vehicle has a 7.4 liter engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fan. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
  • Page 252 Fan and Drive: Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering clutch inoperative. Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped). Air Intake: Removal of the air cleaner silencer. Reversing the air cleaner cover. Exhaust: Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. Removal the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps.
  • Page 253 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil.
  • Page 254 Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst”...
  • Page 255 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going 18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil to be 0” container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
  • Page 256 If none of them is true, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 or 12 months occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower.
  • Page 257 5 . Install a new filter element with the folds in the down position. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to replace the air cleaner. See “Normal Replacement Parts” for the proper filter to use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter and crankcase ventilation filter.
  • Page 258 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If your vehicle’s GVWR is not over 8,600 and you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km). See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
  • Page 259 Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more.
  • Page 260 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way;...
  • Page 261 Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. - ~ I How to Check Lu’_ If the level is below the bottom hole, you’ll need...
  • Page 262 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 263 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 264 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. lbrning me radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
  • Page 265 Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine cooling system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, is recommended. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or...
  • Page 266 What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
  • Page 267 NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t 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 268 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level 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 level goes back up.
  • Page 269 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 the reservoir. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 No.
  • Page 270 Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
  • Page 271 Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear. If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex.
  • Page 272 CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting’’ in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.
  • Page 273 Headlamps You have either a sealed beam headlamp system or a composite system. Sealed Beam Headlamps Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer. Pull the retainer out and set it aside. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector. 3.
  • Page 274 Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps. 3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb assembly from the back of the headlamp on the driver’s side by turning the bulb to the left one quarter of a turn.
  • Page 275 Front Parking/”urn Signal Lamps To replace the front parkinghurn signal lamps: 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 1. Remove the outer screws from the parkinghrn signal lamp lens assembly. (There are either two or four screws, depending on your vehicle’s trim level.) 6-35...
  • Page 276 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turning it to the left. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to replace the bulb. Turn the socket to the right to replace it in the lens assembly.
  • Page 277 Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Remove the bulb by twisting of the socket. it out Turn the bulb to remove Install the new bulb. 2. Push the socket protector until you can see 4.
  • Page 278 Remove the nuts with deep socket wrench. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts.
  • Page 279 5 . Lift the lamp as you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them to the left to remove. 6-39...
  • Page 280 7. Turn the bulb to the left to remove it. Install the new bulb. 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
  • Page 281 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly.
  • Page 282 Inflation Tire Pressure The Certificationflire label, which is the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right.
  • Page 283 How to Check good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
  • Page 284 vehicle has dual rear wheels, always use one of your me correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires. When you install dual wheels, be sure the vent holes in the inner and outer wheels on each side are lined up. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label.
  • Page 285 When It’s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators.
  • Page 286 ’ CAUTION: If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is badly underinflated, the tire can overheat. An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire. You or others could be injured. Be sure all tires (including the spare) are properly inflated. Buying New Tires find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certificationmire label.
  • Page 287 CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway...
  • Page 288 A, B, C Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
  • Page 289 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks replace it (except some air, aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
  • Page 290 Whenever wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
  • Page 291 Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
  • Page 292 Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 . Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on the container label to form thick suds.
  • Page 293 Fabric Protection Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with Scotchgard" Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new.
  • Page 294 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
  • Page 295 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
  • Page 296 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 surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
  • Page 297 Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. I C E : When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body vehicle.
  • Page 298 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
  • Page 299 Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER 23 in. 994954 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 173 16 oz. (0.473 L) oz. (0.473 L) 1050174 10502 I4 (0.946 L) I050427 23 oz. (0.680 L) 1052870 16 oz. (0.473 L) 10529 18”“ 8 oz.
  • Page 300 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 111 1 1 1 1 111 111111 II 1111 II 1111 SAMPLE4UXWM072675 E N G l N E A 9 8 CODE MODEL YEAR This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.
  • Page 301 Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working they should.
  • Page 302 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side the instrument panel above the hood release lever. You can remove the cover by turning the fastener to the left. You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door.
  • Page 303 POSITION NAME STOP HTD MIR CTSY GAUGES HAZARD CRUISE PWR AUX CRANK PARK LPS AIR BAGS WIPER HTR-A/C CIG LTR ILLUM CIRCUITS PROTECTED StopKHMSL, Stoplamps Electric Heated Mirrors Courtesy Lamps, Dome/RDG Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors IP Cluster, DRL Relay, DRL Module, HDLP Switch, Keyless Entry Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module Hazard LampdCHIME Module Cruise Control...
  • Page 304 POSITION NAME TURN RADIO- 1 BRAKE RADIO-B TRANS SECURITY/STRG RR DEFOG Used RR HVAC PWR ACCY PWR WDO Fuse amperage levels are imprinted on the fuse panel under the dash. 6-64 CIRCUITS PROTECTED Relay Front Turn, Turn, Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ign, Accy), Upfitter Provision Relay 4WAL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control Radio (Battery), Power Antenna...
  • Page 305 Engine Compartment Fuse Relay Center The fuse block is on the driver’s side compartment at the rear. CIRCUITS PROTECTED NAME BLOWER Front Blower Motor Electronic Brake Control Module NAME the engine IGN-B IGN-A BATT LIGHTING RR BLOWER Rear Auxiliary Blower ENG-I SPARE AUX B...
  • Page 306 NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED RH-HIBM Right-hand High-beam Headlamp (Export only) ECM-I Ignition Coil, Camshaft Position Sensor, VCM, Fuel Injectors, Coil Driver HORN Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp( s) LH-HDLP Left-hand Headlamp (Export only) LH-HIBM Left-hand High-beam Headlamp (Export only) FUEL SOL PCM, Fuel Solenoid Driver, Engine Shutoff Solenoid IGN-E Air Conditioning Clutch Relay...
  • Page 307 Capacities and Specifications 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 built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer. These specifications are for information only.
  • Page 308 Cooling System Capacity (Approximate) ENGINE “VORTEC”4300 “VORTEC”5000 “VORTEC”5700 “VORTEC”7400 After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Cooling System” in Section 5 . Crankcase Capacity (Approximate) ENGINE “VORTEC”4300 “VORTEC”5000 “VORTEC”5700 “VORTEC”7400 After refill, the level MUST be rechecked. Add enough engine oil range.
  • Page 309 Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate) QUANTITY TYPE Standard Tank 3 1 Gallons (117.33 Tank Standard Gallons (124.90 Optional Tank* Gallons (208.18 159”, 177” Wheelbase Vehicles Only. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine “VORTEC”5000 “VORTEC”4300 Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter Spark Fuel Filter Radiator Cap Replace with AC Air Filter, Part No.
  • Page 310 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be swe the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re sure, ask your dealer. TYPE QTY Front Only Refrigerant 3.00 lbs. (1.36 kg) 134a 6-70 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity the same.
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  • Page 313 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Introduction Part Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition Long TripMighway Intervals Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 7-27...
  • Page 314: Introduction

    KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS IMPORTANT: RECOMMENDED Have you purchused the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your GM dealer for detuils. Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the...
  • Page 315: 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 services can be complex, 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 316 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Servk Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances the time in very hot, dusty weather.
  • Page 317 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity 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 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
  • Page 318 Maintenance Schedule Short TripKity Intervals Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection.
  • Page 319: Long Tripmighway Intervals

    Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 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 km): Shields and (25 000 Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above...
  • Page 320 Short ”kip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 See “Owner Checks and Services”...
  • Page 321 Short Trip/Cits 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 occws first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fiist).
  • Page 322 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid Rotate tires.
  • Page 323 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
  • Page 324 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 24,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 325 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote 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 326 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 36,000 Miles (60 000 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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
  • Page 327 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 328 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 329: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

    Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 51,000 Miles 000 km) Change engine oil and filter An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occufs first).
  • Page 330 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 MiZes (I00 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 331 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Conduct evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and valve works properly (if equipped). Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 332 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 66,000 Miles (110 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 333 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 334 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 335 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 336 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule km) (Continued) 90,000 Miles (150 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
  • Page 337 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Check axle fluid level and add fluid Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
  • Page 338 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued) In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you 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 339 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 k m ) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
  • Page 340: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

    Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 7 , 5 0 0 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid Rotate tires.
  • Page 341 Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 342 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 000 km) (Continued) 30,000 Miles Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service,. Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 Ibs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
  • Page 343 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
  • Page 344 Long Tripmighway Maintenance ScheduL 3asoline Engines 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) (Continued) When doing frequent trailer towing, Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you do not use your vehicle under any and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 52,500 Miles (87 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
  • Page 345 Long Trir’Highway Maintenance Schedule Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. An Ernission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Replace air cleaner filter.
  • Page 346 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 67,SUU Miles (112 500 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 axle fluid Check level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote Rotate tires.
  • Page 347 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every (See footnote Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires.
  • Page 348 Long TrWHighway Maintenance Schedule 000 km) (Continued) 90,000 Miles Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
  • Page 349 Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle’s over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 350 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D.
  • Page 351 At Least Twice Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged you see safety belt system parts. If keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
  • Page 352 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. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2.
  • Page 353 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift (P). lever is in PARK The key should come out only in LOCK.
  • Page 354: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    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 pour dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs.
  • Page 355 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed.
  • Page 356: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    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 Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American (Gasoline Petroleum Institute Certified For Engine) Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
  • Page 357 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Wheel Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting Bearings requirements of NLGI Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent). Axle Lubricant (GM Part Differential, No.
  • Page 358: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts. in the boxes Provided after the maintenance interval. is ODOMETER READING DATE 7-46 additional information Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages.
  • Page 359 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED READING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-47...
  • Page 360 Maintenance Record SERVICED BY 7-48...
  • Page 361 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 362: Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Customer Satisfaction Procedure GMC dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management.
  • Page 363 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 364: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone

    Nature of concern us so We encourage to call we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write GMC, address your inquiry to: GMC Customer Assistance 3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04 Pontiac, MI 48342-2230 In Canada, write to:...
  • Page 365: 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 no charge (customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire).
  • Page 366 Maps include points GMC dealers along the route. Trip Routing also includes a national hotel discount book and a book of coupons. State and local maps available upon request. Please be prepared to furnish your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
  • Page 367: 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 ut any time without notification.
  • Page 368: Courtesy Transportation

    The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at time without notification. For additional program details, contact your GMC deale In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.
  • Page 369: 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 370: Warranty Information

    Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the GMC Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1 -800-462-8782).
  • Page 371: 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: GMC Consumer Relations 3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04...
  • Page 372 1998 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money orde or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
  • Page 373 NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name. and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 purchases outside U S A . please write to the above address for quotation. (CUSTOMERS NAME) (ATTENTION) (STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O.
  • Page 374 NOTES 8-14...
  • Page 375 Section 9 Index ........A i r Bag .
  • Page 376 Brakes (Continued) System Warning Light Trailer Transmission Shift Interlock Check Wear Brakes. Anti-Lock ........Braking Braking in Emergencies Break-In.
  • Page 377 ....... . Comfort Controls ......Compact Disc Care Compact Disc Player .
  • Page 378 ........Engine .
  • Page 379 Halogen Bulbs ......Hazard Warning Flashers ....... . . Head Restraints .
  • Page 380 eaving.Yaur Vehicle with the Engine Running ighter ights A i r Bag Readiness Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Brake System Warning Charging System Check Gages Lamps Daytime Running Indicator ........Exterior .
  • Page 381 ......OH-Road Recovery ........Oil.
  • Page 382 Restraints Checking ........Child .
  • Page 383 ..... . Service and Appearance Care ....Service and Owner Publications .
  • Page 384 ........TorqueLock ......Wheel rorque.
  • Page 385 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Cleaning the Blades Fuses Winter Driving 2-36 Wiper Blade Cleaning 6-40 Wiring. Headlamp 6-54 Wiper Blade Check 6-61 WreckerTowing 4-23 Wrench. Wheel 6-54 6-61 7-39 5-24 9-11...
  • Page 386 Service Station Checkpoints BATT€RY TIRES P6-31 P6-41 ENGINE COOLANT P6-23* ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-9 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-26 FUEL DOOR HOOD RELEASE P6-5* P6-8 ual. back of bwner’s For detailed information, refer the page number listed, or see the index the o Diesel For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the...
  • Page 388 X9814 A...

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