GMC YUKON DENALI 1999 Owner's Manual

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The 1999 GMC Yukon Denali Owner's Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems

This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.

Features and Controls

This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

Your Driving and the Road

Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

Problems on the Road

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.

Service and Appearance Care

Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.

Maintenance Schedule

This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

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

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Summary of Contents for GMC YUKON DENALI 1999

Page 1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 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 2: For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual
We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem and the name YUKON are registered trademarks and the name DENALI is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a it was printed.
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
yellowblue How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you do this, it will help you learn about the features and about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore...
Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
yellowblue You will also find a circle In the notice area, we tell you about something that can with a slash through it in damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would this book. This safety not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. symbol means “Don’t,”...
Page 5 yellowblue Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an...
Page 6: Model Reference
yellowblue Model Reference This manual covers this model: 4-Door Utility...
Page 7: Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems
yellowblue 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. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone...
Page 8: Seats And Seat Controls
yellowblue Seats and Seat Controls You can use the round center knob to move the seat to where you want it. To raise the seat, move the knob up. This section tells you about the seats how to adjust To lower the seat, move the knob down. To move the them and fold them up and down.
Page 9: Power Lumbar Adjustment
yellowblue Power Lumbar Adjustment Heated Front Seats Your vehicle has a power lumbar adjuster. You can The control for the driver’s side heated seat is located on increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the the left side of the seat. The control for the right front lower seatback.
Page 10: Reclining Front Seatbacks
yellowblue Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, move the lever rearward. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Move the lever again rearward and the seatback will go to an upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Page 11: Head Restraints
yellowblue Head Restraints CAUTION: Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 12: Rear Seats
yellowblue Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat Your vehicle has a 60/40 rear seat, either side may be folded down to give you more cargo space. CAUTION: Before folding, place the latch portion of the center safety belt in the center armrest. That way, the center If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback safety belt will be out of the way when the seat is folded or stored in the vehicle properly, it could be...
Page 13 yellowblue Fold the seatback forward Then, stow the head enough to allow removal of restraints by sliding them the head restraints. Push and into the rear of the seat hold the release buttons at cushion. Make sure the the bottom of each head posts go in all the way.
Page 14 yellowblue Heated Rear Seats Press the top of the switch to HI or the bottom of the switch to LO to turn on the heating elements in the The controls for the heated outside rear seat positions. The text HI or LO on the rear seats are located on the switch will illuminate to indicate that the heated seat rear of the center floor...
Page 15: Safety Belts: They're For Everyone
yellowblue Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone CAUTION: This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work
yellowblue Your vehicle has a light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as a reminder to When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as buckle up. (See “Safety Belt it goes. Reminder Light” in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 17 yellowblue Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-11...
Page 18 yellowblue The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-12...
Page 19 yellowblue 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 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
yellowblue If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an This part is only for people of adult size. accident even one that isn’t your fault you and...
Page 21 yellowblue 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on Don’t let it get twisted. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 22 yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you.
Page 23 yellowblue What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 24 yellowblue What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 25 yellowblue What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 26 yellowblue What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 27 yellowblue What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.
Page 28: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
yellowblue Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 29: Right Front Passenger Position
yellowblue The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Here are the most important things to know about the air mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more bag system: likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making CAUTION: safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 30 yellowblue CAUTION: CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the Children who are up against, or very close to, any blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured air bag, it could seriously injure you.
Page 31: How The Air Bag System Works
yellowblue There is an air bag readiness How the Air Bag System Works light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 32 yellowblue CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. 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 33 yellowblue When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing frontal or near frontal crash. The air bag will inflate system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 34 yellowblue What will you see after an air bag inflates? In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the some people may not even realize the air bag inflated.
Page 35: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
yellowblue Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle NOTICE: Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 36: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
yellowblue Adding Equipment to Your Air addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this Bag-Equipped Vehicle manual. See “Customer Satisfaction Procedure” in If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the the Index.) front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags Rear Seat Passengers...
Page 37 yellowblue Shoulder Belt When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder start again. belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender”...
Page 38 yellowblue The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 39 yellowblue CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To move the height adjuster down, push in at the word PRESS and move the height adjuster to the desired position.
Page 40: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
yellowblue Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides 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 41 yellowblue 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into on top.
Page 42: Center Passenger Position
yellowblue To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Slide the guide onto the storage clip. Make sure you remove the comfort guide from the belt before you fold a rear seat down.
Page 43: Lap Belt
yellowblue Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Page 44: Smaller Children And Babies
yellowblue Children Smaller Children and Babies Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither CAUTION: the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in Children who are up against, or very close to, any every Canadian province says children up to some age...
Page 45 yellowblue Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s neck CAUTION: is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a frontal crash, an infant in a rear facing Smaller children and babies should always be restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be...
Page 46 yellowblue CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 47: Child Restraints
yellowblue 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 child restraints? 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 48 yellowblue 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 frontal crash.
Page 49 yellowblue 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 50 yellowblue A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.
Page 51: Where To Put The Restraint
yellowblue When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it CAUTION: will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rear facing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 52: Top Strap
yellowblue Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat positions are located on the floor in the cargo area. 1-46...
Page 53 yellowblue Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. CAUTION: If your child restraint has a top strap, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation Routing the top strap for a child restraint over or instructions specifically designed for this vehicle.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
yellowblue 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 55 yellowblue 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of you’re using a forward facing child restraint, you may the retractor to set the lock.
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
yellowblue Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear 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 as the instructions say.
Page 57 yellowblue 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
yellowblue Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat. Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
Page 59 yellowblue 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-53...
Page 60: Larger Children
yellowblue Larger Children 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push Children who have outgrown child restraints should down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 61 yellowblue Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the CAUTION: safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in Never do this. a crash. Here two children are wearing the same belt.
Page 62 yellowblue CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 63: Safety Belt Extender
yellowblue Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
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Page 65: Section 2 Features And Controls
yellowblue 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 66 yellowblue Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 67: Door Locks
yellowblue Your vehicle has one Door Locks double sided key for the ignition and all door locks. CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily 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.
Page 68: Power Door Locks
yellowblue Front Door Locks Power Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. Press the side of the power door lock switch marked You can use the keyless entry system. LOCK on either front door You can also use your key, but your vehicle has a to lock all the doors at once.
Page 69: Child Security Locks
yellowblue On the passenger side of the Child Security Locks rear panel door or tailgate, With this feature, you can there is a power lock switch lock the rear side doors so which can be used to lock or they can’t be opened from unlock all of the doors.
Page 70: Lockout Prevention
yellowblue Lockout Prevention To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this feature stops the power door locks from locking when the keys are in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, none of the doors will lock.
Page 71: Operation
yellowblue This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a Operation is subject to the following two conditions: qualified technician for service. (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this Operation device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of...
Page 72: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
yellowblue Alarm/Panic Mode Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle The theft deterrent system provides a fourth button on Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to your transmitter. This button is the alarm/panic button. If prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. you are involved in a panic situation, press this button and If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be your vehicle’s horn will sound and the headlamps will...
Page 73: Battery Replacement
yellowblue 3. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN three times Battery Replacement quickly (within five seconds). The vehicle will Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless respond by locking the doors, unlocking the driver’s entry transmitter should last about two years. doors and releasing the tailgate or panel doors.
Page 74 yellowblue To replace the battery: 3. Snap the top and bottom together. 4. Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing the transmitter with the receiver. Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system.
Page 75: Rear Doors
yellowblue Rear Doors Tailgate Glass and Tailgate If your vehicle has a tailgate, you must raise the rear glass before lowering the tailgate. CAUTION: To open the glass from the outside, use your key. With the key in the lock, turn the key clockwise to release the It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate glass, then lift it up.
Page 76: Panel Doors
yellowblue Panel Doors 2. Then, hold the strap at the white mark, pull the To open the rear panel doors, you must open the strap toward you and passenger’s side panel door first. If the door is locked, open the door all insert your door key in the lock and turn it the way.
Page 77: Theft Deterrent System
yellowblue Theft Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it...
Page 78: Shock Sensor
yellowblue Shock Sensor to decrease sensitivity. The shock sensor is ignored by the alarm system when the ignition is on, when the tailgate or A shock sensor triggers the alarm when it detects a blow panel doors are open, when the alarm is disarmed, when to your vehicle.
Page 79: Disarming The System
yellowblue Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking Passive Arming If all the doors are closed, locking the vehicle with the If the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter or transmitter will immediately arm the system. The horn the power door lock switch is pressed, the system will will chirp twice and the headlamps and parking lamps arm immediately.
Page 80: Turning Off The Alarm
yellowblue Turning Off the Alarm Feature Customization If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on the Your vehicle’s locks and lighting systems can be keyless entry transmitter, you must either push that button programmed with several different features. The following again or turn the ignition to RUN to stop the alarm.
Page 81 yellowblue 5. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY. Keyless Entry Verification You should hear two chimes to verify that the system Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 5. This is in programming mode. You will also be able to set means that when you use the keyless entry transmitter to Keyless Entry Verification, Arming Method, Arming lock/unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking...
Page 82 yellowblue Mode 2: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your horn will sound 2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number briefly and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is when you press LOCK on the keyless entry transmitter. set for.
Page 83: Leaving Programming Mode
yellowblue Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification Mode 2: Horn and Lamps (Your headlamps and parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify Your vehicle comes with the theft deterrent arming the system is armed using any arming method.) verification set in Mode 3.
Page 84 Don’t tow a trailer during break in. See in the Index). See your dealer for service. “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for In an emergency, call the GMC Roadside Assistance more information. Center at 1 8782 (1 8782) in the United States, or 1 6800 in Canada.
Page 85: Ignition Positions
yellowblue Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in the vehicle with children.
Page 86: Retained Accessory Power
yellowblue LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering Retained Accessory Power wheel and transmission. It’s a theft deterrent feature. Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory You will only be able to remove your key when the Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features ignition is turned to LOCK.
Page 87: How To Start The Engine
yellowblue How to Start the Engine NOTICE: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let Your engine is designed to work with the go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your electronics in your vehicle.
Page 88: Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
yellowblue Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) CAUTION: In very cold weather, 0 _ F 18 _ C) or colder, the Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet engine coolant heater can could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong help. You’ll get easier kind of extension cord could overheat and cause starting and better fuel a fire.
Page 89: Automatic Transmission Operation
yellowblue Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 90 yellowblue REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: NOTICE: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the moving forward could damage your brake pedal, your vehicle could move very transmission.
Page 91 yellowblue AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will normal driving. If you need more power for passing, drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing and you’re: torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
Page 92: Four-Wheel Drive
yellowblue Four Wheel Drive Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when Your vehicle has four wheel drive. You can send your you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra lock or unlock is normal.
Page 93 yellowblue power is sent only to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four wheel drive. Driving in this mode results in lower fuel economy than 2HI. 4HI: Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations.
Page 94 yellowblue NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to neutral Shifting to 4LO only when towing your vehicle. See “Recreational To shift to 4LO, the vehicle’s engine must be running and Vehicle Towing” or “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph for more information.
Page 95 yellowblue If the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch is pressed when 7. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI, AUTO one second, then shift to AUTOMATIC 4WD or 2HI indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but OVERDRIVE for one second.
Page 96: Parking Brake
yellowblue Parking Brake NOTICE: To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake Driving with the parking brake on can cause pedal with your left foot. your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will replace them, and you could also damage other come on.
Page 97: Shifting Into Park (P)
yellowblue Shifting Into PARK (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 98: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
yellowblue Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. With four wheel drive if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll,...
Page 99: Torque Lock
yellowblue If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine Shifting Out of PARK (P) running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the Your vehicle has a brake transmission shift interlock parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you system.
Page 100: Parking Over Things That Burn
yellowblue Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: 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 101: Running Your Engine While You're Parked
yellowblue Running Your Engine While CAUTION: You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if ever you have to, here are some things to know. the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
Page 102: Locking Rear Axle
yellowblue Locking Rear Axle The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when Your locking rear axle can give you additional traction the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel.
Page 103: Tilt Wheel
yellowblue Electric Tailgate Glass Release Horn Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see Push on the air bag module in the center of the steering “Rear Doors” in the the Index. wheel to sound the horn. Your vehicle has the theft deterrent system.
Page 104: Multifunction Lever
yellowblue Multifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 105: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
yellowblue Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the control on MIST longer. To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Page 106: Windshield Washer
yellowblue Windshield Washer Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue At the top of the lever, to wipe for a few seconds and then either stop or return there’s a paddle with the to the preset speed.
Page 107: Cruise Control
yellowblue To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). released.
Page 108 yellowblue Setting Cruise Control Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. CAUTION: You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Page 109 yellowblue Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. If the steepness of the hill causes the vehicle speed to drop There are two ways to reduce your speed while using more than 15 mph (24 km/h) below the set speed, your cruise control: cruise control will automatically disengage.
Page 110: Exterior Lamps
yellowblue Exterior Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Turn the knob clockwise again, to the master lighting symbol, to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps. Turn the knob counterclockwise, to OFF, to turn off your lamps.
Page 111: Automatic Headlamp System
yellowblue Automatic Headlamp System The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when: When it is dark enough outside, your automatic the ignition is on, headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the the headlamp switch is off, taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument the parking brake is released and...
Page 112: Fog Lamps
yellowblue Fog Lamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on. When the high beams are off, the Your vehicle has fog lamps. Use them for better vision fog lamps will come on again. in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps Headlamp Delay to work.
Page 113: Interior Lamps
yellowblue The length of time that the headlamps stay on after the Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination ignition is turned off can be adjusted by pressing and With this feature, your interior lamps will come on and holding the HEADLAMP DELAY button. The stay on for up to 25 seconds when entering the vehicle delay can be varied in five steps (0, 15, 30, 60 and and up to 5 seconds when leaving your vehicle.
Page 114: Reading Lamps
yellowblue Reading Lamps Your vehicle has reading lamps. Press the button next to the lamp to turn the lamp on. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want. You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located Press the button again to turn the lamp off.
Page 115 yellowblue Mirrors Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature Display and Headlamp Delay Your vehicle has electrochromic inside and outside rearview mirrors. Your vehicle also has a headlamp delay feature. See “Headlamp Delay” in the Index for more information. When on, an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind The mirror also includes an eight point compass display...
Page 116 yellowblue The normal display will show a temperature reading in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. If an abnormal reading is displayed, please consult your dealer. Electrochromic Mirror Operation The TEMP side of the switch, located at the bottom of the mirror, also turns the electrochromic inside and outside mirrors on and off.
Page 117 yellowblue Cleaning the Mirror Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine and after several turns the compass will become calibrated and When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar will display a direction. material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the Compass Variance liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Page 118 yellowblue 2. Find your current location and variance zone number Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors on the following zone map. The electric mirrors can be adjusted to point where you want from inside the vehicle. Select the mirror you want to move by moving the center of the switch, located on the driver’s door armrest, to L (left) or R (right).
Page 119: Storage Compartments
yellowblue To turn on the auto dimming feature, press and hold the Storage Compartments inside rearview mirror TEMP button for eight seconds. Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments See “Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with designed to store small items. Compass, Temperature Display and Headlamp Delay”...
Page 120 yellowblue Rear Compartment Center Floor Console The rear compartment can be used to store a small item, Your vehicle has a console compartment between the like a book. bucket seats. To open the rear compartment, press the release button located at the rear of the compartment door. Instrument Panel Cupholder Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the instrument panel.
Page 121: Other Storage Compartments
yellowblue Your console also has a Shock Sensor Adjuster cupholder that swings down LED (Light Emitting Diode) Theft Deterrent for the rear seat passengers System Indicator to use. Cellular Telephone (If Equipped) For more information on these components, please see the Index for that item.
Page 122: Convenience Net
yellowblue Convenience Net Your vehicle has a convenience net, which is used to keep small loads, like grocery bags, in place during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The net is not designed for larger, heavier loads. It is stored in a pouch attached at the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 123: Cargo Tie-Downs
yellowblue Cargo Tie Downs There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside the vehicle. When not using the tie downs, flip them down out of the way.
Page 124 yellowblue If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place NOTICE: the load in the area over the rear wheels. If you need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and side rails to spread the load. Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
Page 125: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
yellowblue Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Rear Door Ashtrays To use a rear ashtray, flip the lid open. Front Ashtray To remove a rear ashtray, open the lid and pull the The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the ashtray assembly upward.
Page 126: Accessory Power Outlets
yellowblue Accessory Power Outlets One auxiliary power outlet is located at the rear of the center floor console, for rear seat passengers to use. The other auxiliary power outlet is located in the rear cargo area on the passenger’s side. Two auxiliary power outlets are located near the cigarette lighter.
Page 127: Sun Visors
yellowblue Sun Visors Universal Transmitter To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. Your visors have a strap to hold small items, such as maps.
Page 128: Programming The Transmitter
yellowblue The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies Programming the Transmitter of most current transmitters and is powered by your Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener vehicle’s battery and charging system. that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 129: Operating The Transmitter
yellowblue 3. Decide which one of the three channels you want to Be sure to keep the original hand held transmitter in program. Using both hands, press the hand held case you need to erase and reprogram the transmitter button and the desired button on the universal transmitter.
Page 130 yellowblue Training a Garage Door Opener with a 2. Remove the cover panel from the garage door opener receiver. It is located near the garage door “Rolling Code” Feature opener motor. If you programmed the universal transmitter, but the 3. Locate the training button on the garage door opener garage door will not open, and if your garage door receiver.
Page 131: Onstar System (If Equipped)
yellowblue Accessories OnStar System (If Equipped) Accessories for the universal transmitter are available This system may be ordered through your dealer if you from the manufacturer of the unit. If you would like have the proper fixed cellular telephone. The following additional information, please call 1 3515.
Page 132: Instrument Panel
yellowblue Instrument Panel 2-68...
Page 133 yellowblue A. Dome Lamp Switch L. Cupholder B. Lamp Controls M. Auxiliary Power Outlets C. Air Outlets N. Storage Area or Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) D. Multifunction Lever O. Rear Window Defogger Switch E. Instrument Panel Cluster P. Fog Lamp Switch F.
Page 134: Instrument Panel Cluster
yellowblue Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canadian similar 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, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. 2-70...
Page 135: Speedometer And Odometer
yellowblue Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers...
Page 136: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
yellowblue Warning Lights, Gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows and Indicators there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. This part describes the warning lights and gages that Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even...
Page 137: Airbag Readiness Light
yellowblue Air Bag Readiness Light Charging System Warning Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument The charging system panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the warning light should come air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light on briefly when you turn on tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 138: Brake System Warning Light
yellowblue Voltmeter condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. When your engine is not You can only drive for a short time with the reading in running, but the ignition is either warning zone.
Page 139: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
yellowblue This light should come on Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light briefly when you turn the With the anti lock brake ignition key to RUN. If it system, this light will come doesn’t come on then, have it on when you start your fixed so it will be ready to engine and may stay on warn you if there’s a problem.
Page 140: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
yellowblue Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On Board Diagnostics Second Generation) and is intended to...
Page 141 yellowblue This light should come on, as a check to show you it is NOTICE: working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one If you keep driving your vehicle with this light of two ways: on, after a while, your emission controls may not...
Page 142 yellowblue If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition the Light Is On Steady” following. will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle.
Page 143: Oil Pressure Gage
yellowblue Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If (pounds per square inch) you do, your engine can become so hot that it when the engine is running.
Page 144: Security Light
yellowblue Security Light Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light Your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic This light will come on Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case. It has a computer briefly when you turn the which controls the four wheel drive system. key to START.
Page 145: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light
yellowblue Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) a problem with your oil pressure, coolant temperature, or some other problem. Check your various gages to see Indicator Light if they are in the warning zones. If they are, have your vehicle serviced right away. This light will go on whenever the DRL are on.
Page 146: Fuel Gage
yellowblue Fuel Gage Listed are four situations you may experience with your fuel gage: When the ignition is on, the At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the fuel gage tells you about gage reads F (Full). how much fuel you have It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the left in your tank.
Page 147: Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems
yellowblue Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls CD Adapter Kit Rear Air Conditioning Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
Page 148: Comfort Controls
yellowblue Comfort Controls Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the Heater and Air Conditioning relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger Control System area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust the relative air temperature independently of the function knob setting.
Page 149: Rear Air Conditioning
yellowblue DEFROST: This setting directs air toward the windshield. Rear Air Conditioning You can increase and decrease the airflow at the rear vents. You can also send cooled air to the rear of the vehicle. Your vehicle has rear air conditioning (without rear heater).
Page 150: Air Conditioning
yellowblue Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. The recirculation button, between the fan and temperature knobs, allows the air inside your vehicle to be recirculated.
Page 151: Ventilation System
yellowblue With the A/C on, turn the temperature knob to MAX for Ventilation System maximum cooling. This setting also puts the system in For mild outside temperatures when little heating or the recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel through your vehicle.
Page 152: Defogging And Defrosting
yellowblue Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving.
Page 153: Rear Window Defogger
yellowblue Rear Window Defogger NOTICE: The lines you see running across the rear window, are the rear window defogger. The lines warm the glass. Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on To turn on the rear window the inside of the rear window.
Page 154: Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player
yellowblue AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player RECALL: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency. SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed Compensated Volume (SCV).
Page 155 yellowblue SCAN: Press and hold SEEK for two seconds until Press P. SCAN again or one of the pushbuttons to stop SCAN appears on the display. SCAN allows you to scanning to listen to a specific preset station. P. SCAN listen to stations for a few seconds.
Page 156 yellowblue Adjusting the Speakers Once the tape is playing, use the VOL, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. BAL: Press lightly on this knob to release it from its The tape symbol and a direction arrow will be on the stored position.
Page 157 yellowblue REV (4): Press this button to rapidly reverse the tape to TAPE AUX: Press this button if you have a tape loaded the beginning of the cassette or until you press REV in the cassette tape player and the radio is turned on, to again.
Page 158: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
yellowblue CD Adapter Kits Rear Seat Audio (RSA) It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1.
Page 159 yellowblue The rear speakers will be muted when the RSA power is SEEK: While listening to AM FM, press the up arrow turned on. You may operate the RSA functions even to tune to the next higher station and stay there. Press when the primary radio is off.
Page 160: Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
yellowblue P.SET PROG: The front passengers must be listening Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) to something different for each of these functions to work: Press this button to seek through the preset radio stations set on your primary radio pushbuttons. When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape.
Page 161 yellowblue A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the PREV (1): Press this button to go back to the start of remote CD player will be pulled back into the player the current track if more than eight seconds have played. after approximately 30 seconds.
Page 162: Console-Mounted Cd Changer
yellowblue RECALL: Press this button to see what track is Console-Mounted CD Changer currently playing. Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing. When a new track starts to play, the track number will also appear.
Page 163 yellowblue Close the door by sliding it all the way forward. When the CD magazine is loaded, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of discs loaded.
Page 164 yellowblue PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK left arrow to FWD (6): Press and hold this button to advance quickly go to the previous track if the current selection has been through a track selection. Release it to resume playing. playing for less than eight seconds.
Page 165: Theft-Deterrent Feature
yellowblue Compact Disc Changer Errors Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK R is designed to discourage theft of your If ERR appears on the display, it could be that: radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio You are driving on a very rough road. (The disc functions whenever battery power is removed.
Page 166 yellowblue 1. Write down any three or four digit number from Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from Power Loss the vehicle. Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 2.
Page 167: Understanding Radio Reception
yellowblue Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier in Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than this section. 15 seconds between steps: Understanding Radio Reception 1.
Page 168: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
yellowblue To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Care of Your Cassette Tape Player Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably mechanism.
Page 169 yellowblue When using a scrubbing action, non abrasive cleaning You may also choose a non scrubbing action, wet type cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature the tape head.
Page 170: Care Of Your Compact Discs
yellowblue Care of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight without being damaged. If the mast should ever become and dust.
Page 171: Section 4 Your Driving And The Road
yellowblue 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 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Drunken Driving City Driving Control of a Vehicle...
Page 172: Defensive Driving
yellowblue Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do.
Page 173: Drunken Driving
yellowblue Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” a national tragedy.
Page 174 yellowblue Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent.
Page 175 yellowblue The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold CAUTION: showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 176: Control Of A Vehicle
yellowblue Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 177: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
yellowblue Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an braking rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a advanced electronic braking system that will help mistake.
Page 178 yellowblue 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. Here’s how anti lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely.
Page 179: Braking In Emergencies
yellowblue Remember: Anti lock doesn’t change the time you need Speed-Sensitive Steering to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease This system varies the amount of steering effort stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in proportionate to your vehicle speed.
Page 180: Steering In Emergencies
yellowblue Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you Steering in Emergencies suddenly accelerate. Both control systems steering and There are times when steering can be more effective than acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet braking.
Page 181 yellowblue Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 182 yellowblue Passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you’re following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes...
Page 183: Loss Of Control
yellowblue Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and start your left lane change signal before moving out constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough Skidding ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal...
Page 184: Off - Road Driving With Your Four - Wheel - Drive Vehicle
yellowblue Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, Road Driving with Your gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll Four Wheel Drive Vehicle want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery This off road guide is for vehicles that have surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and...
Page 185: Before You Go Off-Roading
yellowblue Before You Go Off-Roading CAUTION: There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody Cargo on the load floor piled higher than shields (if so equipped) are properly attached.
Page 186: Environmental Concerns
yellowblue Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. concerns.
Page 187: Scanning The Terrain
yellowblue Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful Scanning the Terrain road driving. One of the best ways to control your road driving can take you over many different vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to kinds of terrain.
Page 188: Driving On Off-Road Hills
yellowblue When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other road driving often takes you up, down or across a surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if hill.
Page 189: Driving Uphill
yellowblue incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may Driving Uphill not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you bushes, grass or shrubs. need to take some special steps.
Page 190 yellowblue Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about the hill. to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible If this happens, there are some things you should to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 191 yellowblue Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill about to stall, when going up a hill. and decide I just can’t do it. What should I do? Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into Set the parking brake, put your transmission in NEUTRAL (N) to “rev...
Page 192: Driving Downhill
yellowblue Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain your brakes to overheat and fade. This could vehicle control? cause loss of control and a serious accident.
Page 193 yellowblue Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if Yes! These are important because if you it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. ignore them you could lose control and have a Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.
Page 194: Driving Across An Incline
yellowblue Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because Sooner or later, an off road trail will probably go across the trail goes across the incline doesn’t mean you the incline of a hill.
Page 195: Stalling On An Incline
yellowblue Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll stopped across an incline is dangerous.
Page 196: Driving In Water
yellowblue Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. Driving in Water On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet Light rain causes no special off road driving problems. ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood have difficulty accelerating.
Page 197: After Off-Road Driving
yellowblue After Off-Road Driving CAUTION: Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings and you and your passengers could drown.
Page 198: Driving At Night
yellowblue Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.
Page 199: Night Vision
yellowblue Night Vision Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out. Glare at night is made much No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass we get older these differences increase.
Page 200: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
yellowblue Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire 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 201 yellowblue CAUTION: 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 202: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
yellowblue Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. NOTICE: This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 203: City Driving
yellowblue City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip.
Page 204: Freeway Driving
yellowblue Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow.
Page 205: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Should you delay your trip a short service, have it done before starting out. Of course, time to avoid a major storm system? you’ll find experienced and able service experts in GMC dealerships all across North America. They’ll be ready Maps: Do you have up date maps? and willing to help if you need it.
Page 206: Highway Hypnosis
yellowblue Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 207 yellowblue If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See “Off Road Driving” in the Index for information about driving Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the road.) ignition off is dangerous.
Page 208: Winter Driving
yellowblue Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 209 yellowblue Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry...
Page 210: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
yellowblue If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or...
Page 211 yellowblue Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster CAUTION: than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 212: Recreational Vehicle Towing
yellowblue Recreational Vehicle Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be CAUTION: sure to use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions for the towing equipment.
Page 213: Loading Your Vehicle
yellowblue Use the following procedure to correctly tow your Loading Your Vehicle vehicle on all four wheels: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission in PARK (P). 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 4.
Page 214 yellowblue The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum Your warranty does not cover parts or components that weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle fail because of overloading. Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh...
Page 215: Towing A Trailer
yellowblue There’s also important loading information for off road NOTICE: driving in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle for Road Driving” in the Index. Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your Towing a Trailer vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.
Page 216: Weight Of The Trailer
yellowblue If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: If you do, here are some important points: the weight of the trailer, There are many different laws, including speed limit the weight of the trailer tongue restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 217: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
yellowblue In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle.
Page 218: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
yellowblue Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when limit for cold tires.
Page 219: Trailer Brakes
yellowblue Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes and they must be CAUTION: adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 220: Following Distance
yellowblue Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Following Distance Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
Page 221: Making Turns
yellowblue Making Turns are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. NOTICE: Driving On Grades Making very sharp turns while trailering could Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade.
Page 222: Parking On Hills
yellowblue Parking on Hills 5. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL (N). 6. Release the regular brakes. CAUTION: CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move.
Page 223: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
yellowblue When You Are Ready to Leave After Trailer Wiring Harness Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 224 yellowblue the eight wire trailer harness and the other connector to the wiring harness on the trailer. Be sure that the wiring harness on the trailer is strapped to the trailer’s frame and leave it loose enough so that the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but not so loose that it drags on the ground.
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Page 227: Section 5 Problems On The Road
yellowblue 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 Cooling System Other Warning Devices Engine Fan Noise Jump Starting If a Tire Goes Flat Towing Your Vehicle Changing a Flat Tire Engine Overheating...
Page 228: Hazard Warning Flashers
yellowblue Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button on the top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, push the button until the first click and release.
Page 229: Jump Starting
yellowblue Jump Starting NOTICE: If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage vehicle. But please use the following steps to do to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by it safely.
Page 230 yellowblue 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12 volt 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug battery with a negative ground system. unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as radios.
Page 231 yellowblue 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or positive (+) and negative ( ) terminals on missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. each battery. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Page 232 yellowblue 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the good battery’s 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) negative ( ) cable.
Page 233 yellowblue dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. part of the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12.
Page 234: Towing Your Vehicle
yellowblue Towing Your Vehicle NOTICE: CAUTION: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to being towed.
Page 235: Engine Overheating
yellowblue Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” in the Index. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 236: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
yellowblue If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 237: Cooling System
yellowblue Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark. 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.
Page 238 yellowblue NOTICE: (Continued) CAUTION: If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine system, premature engine, heater core or parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the do, you can be burned.
Page 239 yellowblue CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
Page 240 yellowblue When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 241: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
yellowblue How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 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.
Page 242 yellowblue 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX COOL 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. COLD mark. (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 243 yellowblue 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the engine cooling fan.
Page 244: Engine Fan Noise
yellowblue Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes more air to cool the engine.
Page 245: Changing A Flat Tire
yellowblue Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 246: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
yellowblue Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To open the jack cover, turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take the cover off. To take the jack out, turn the wing head bolt counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off. Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of the box.
Page 247 yellowblue Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking. Assemble the ratchet to the hook near the end of the jack handle (as illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing you.
Page 248 yellowblue The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), the jack Attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension, if handle extension (B), the jack handle (C), the wheel needed) to the jack. wrench (D) and the ratchet (E). The jack handle extension is used if the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle.
Page 249 yellowblue UP Marking DOWN Marking With the UP marking on the ratchet facing you, rotate One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other the ratchet clockwise. That will lift the jack head a little. side has a DOWN marking. 5-23...
Page 250: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
yellowblue Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire To access the lug nuts, place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off the center piece to remove it. 1. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Page 251 yellowblue CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 3.
Page 252 yellowblue 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Front Position Rear Position 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, 4. With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle mounting surfaces and by turning the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise.
Page 253 yellowblue 7. Replace the wheel nuts CAUTION: with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to wheel nut by hand with which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts the wheel wrench until become loose after a time.
Page 254 yellowblue Front Position Rear Position 9. Tighten each wheel nut by turning the wheel 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise. wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-28...
Page 255 yellowblue 10. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence as shown. Turn the wheel Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wrench clockwise. wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 256: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
yellowblue Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Replace the jack storage cover by simply reversing the removal procedure described earlier. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 257 yellowblue Jack Storage Spare Tire Storage A. Retainer D. Jack Storage Box A. Hoist Assembly E. Retainer B. Nut E. Bracket B. Hoist Shaft F. Valve Stem, Pointed Down C. Jack C. Ratchet G. Spare Tire D. Jack Handle 5-31...
Page 258: If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
yellowblue Follow these instructions to restore a spare or flat tire: If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the tire so that the valve stem is pointed In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will down and to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 259: Using The Recovery Hooks
yellowblue Using the Recovery Hooks NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”...
Page 260 yellowblue CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
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Page 263: Section 6 Service And Appearance Care
yellowblue 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 264: Doing Your Own Service Work
yellowblue Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper GM Service Manual. It tells you be happy with it.
Page 265: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
yellowblue Fuel CAUTION: Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the You can be injured and your vehicle could be American Automobile Manufacturers Association damaged if you try to do service work on a (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Page 266 If this occurs, return you use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with to your authorized GMC dealer for diagnosis to the specifications described earlier. determine the cause of failure. In the event it is...
Page 267: Fuels In Foreign Countries
yellowblue Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank 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 268 yellowblue CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel filler neck.
Page 269 yellowblue When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure CAUTION: you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly If you get gasoline on yourself and then installed.
Page 270: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
yellowblue Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the start a fire.
Page 271: Hood Release
yellowblue Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located just to the passenger’s side of the center of the grill. Lift the hood.
Page 272 yellowblue “VORTEC” 5700 V8 Engine When you lift up the hood you’ll see: A. Battery F. Engine Oil Dipstick J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir B. Coolant Recovery Tank G. Automatic Transmission K. Brake Fluid Reservoir Dipstick C. Radiator Cap L. Windshield Washer H.
Page 273: Checking Engine Oil
yellowblue Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, get fuel.
Page 274: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
yellowblue If you change your own oil, NOTICE: be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged.
Page 275: Engine Oil Additives
yellowblue As shown in the chart, SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W 30 if it’s going to be 0 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum...
Page 276: When To Change Engine Oil
yellowblue When to Change Engine Oil 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to maintenance schedule: break down slower.
Page 277: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
yellowblue Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The air cleaner assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air filter is dirty and needs to be serviced. The indicator is located in the air intake tube between the air cleaner and the engine. See “Owner Checks and Your air cleaner is located between the battery and Services”...
Page 278 yellowblue To remove the air filter: 4. Install the new filter by pushing it all the way to the stop on the duct. 1. Unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover. 5. Install the duct and the filter into the air cleaner 2.
Page 279: Automatic Transmission Fluid
And, dirt can easily get Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may into your engine, which will damage it. Always choose to have this done at your GMC dealership have the air cleaner/filter in place when Service Department.
Page 280 yellowblue If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. when outside temperatures are above 50 F (10 C).
Page 281 yellowblue Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 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.
Page 282: How To Add Fluid
yellowblue How to Add Fluid Rear Axle Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what When to Check and Change Lubricant kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 283: What To Use
yellowblue What to Use How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 284: Front Axle
yellowblue Front Axle When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the When to Check and Change Lubricant bottom of the filler plug hole. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how What to Use often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 285: Engine Coolant
yellowblue Engine Coolant NOTICE: The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure type to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
Page 286 yellowblue A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and What to Use COOL coolant will: Use a mixture of one half clean, drinkable water and COOL R coolant which won’t damage Give freezing protection down to half DEX aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you Give boiling protection up to 265 F (129 don’t need to add anything else.
Page 287: Checking Coolant
yellowblue Checking Coolant 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 288 yellowblue Adding Coolant CAUTION: If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 289: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
yellowblue Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
Page 290: Windshield Washer Fluid
yellowblue Windshield Washer Fluid NOTICE: What to Use When using concentrated washer fluid, When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature adding water.
Page 291: Brake Fluid
yellowblue Brakes So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid Brake Fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add Your brake master cylinder (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is reservoir is here.
Page 292 yellowblue Checking Brake Fluid What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT 3 brake fluid. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 293: Brake Wear
yellowblue NOTICE: CAUTION: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage The brake wear warning sound means that soon brake system parts. For example, just a few your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to drops of mineral based oil, such as engine an accident.
Page 294: Brake Pedal Travel
yellowblue Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help Brake Adjustment prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the adjust for wear.
Page 295: Fluid Leak Check
yellowblue Fluid Leak Check CAUTION: After the vehicle has been parked for awhile, inspect the surface under the vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from the air conditioning system Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas after it has been used is normal.
Page 296: Bulb Replacement
yellowblue Bulb Replacement Headlamps Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps Parking/Turn Signal Lamp Removal are off and the engine isn’t running. For the proper bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer’s service department.
Page 297 yellowblue Headlamp Removal 1. Remove the parking/turn signal assembly as described previously. 2. Remove the two turn signal bulb sockets and the sidemarker bulb socket from the parking/turn signal assembly by turning them counterclockwise. 3. Set the parking/turn signal assembly to the side. A.
Page 298 yellowblue Parking/Turn Signal Lamps For the procedure to remove the parking/turn signal lamps and sidemarker lamps, see “Headlamps” previously in this section. Fog Lamps 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. 7. Unplug the electrical connector. 8. Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Page 299: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
yellowblue Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable. See your dealer for assistance. Rear Lamps 1. Open the tailgate or rear doors. 2. Remove the two black plastic plugs from the rear lamp assembly access holes. 3.
Page 300: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
yellowblue 4. Remove the screws from Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement the bulb retainer and take the bulb retainer off of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket. 6. Put in a new bulb and push it straight in until it is tight.
Page 301 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, your GMC Warranty booklet for details. punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Page 302: Inflation -- Tire Pressure
yellowblue Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: The Certification/Tire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, or on the incomplete vehicle document Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or in the cab, shows the correct inflation pressures for your overinflation is all right.
Page 303: Tire Inspection And Rotation
yellowblue How to Check Use a 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. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Page 304 yellowblue When It’s Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which check the treadwear indicators, which will it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose appear when your tires have after a time.
Page 305: Buying New Tires
yellowblue The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. CAUTION: The tire has a bump, bulge or split. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location driving.
Page 306: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
yellowblue Uniform Tire Quality Grading upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations The following information relates to the system in driving habits, service practices and differences in developed by the United States National Highway road characteristics and climate.
Page 307: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
yellowblue Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your B and A represent higher levels of performance on the dealer if any of these conditions exist. laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Page 308: Tire Chains
yellowblue Tire Chains NOTICE: NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or Don’t use tire chains. They can damage your odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire Use another type of traction device only if its chain clearance to the body and chassis.
Page 309: Appearance Care
yellowblue Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Page 310: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
yellowblue Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), area often. A soft brush may be used if stains egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and are stubborn.
Page 311: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel
yellowblue Fabric Protection Never use oils, varnishes, solvent based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Your vehicle has carpet that has been treated with Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned Scotchgard Fabric Protector, a 3M product. It protects immediately.
Page 312: Care Of Safety Belts
yellowblue Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades Keep belts clean and dry. If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, CAUTION: sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield.
Page 313: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
yellowblue Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow of color, gloss retention and durability. instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”...
Page 314: Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
yellowblue Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other Cleaning Aluminum Wheels salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can mild soap and water.
Page 315: Sheet Metal Damage
yellowblue Underbody Maintenance NOTICE: Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, When applying a tire dressing always take care to accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Page 316: Gm Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
yellowblue GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – Wax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz.
Page 317: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
yellowblue Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
Page 318: Electrical System
yellowblue Electrical System Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. Although the circuit is protected from electrical NOTICE: overload, overload due to heavy snow, etc., may cause wiper linkage damage.
Page 319: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
yellowblue Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The fuse block access door short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers is on the driver’s side edge and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This of the instrument panel.
Page 320 yellowblue Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant Module, Illuminated Entry Module Rear Comfort Controls Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet Crank License Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Tailgate Lamps, Front Sidemarkers, Fog Lamp Relay, Door Switch Illumination, Fender Lamps, Headlamp Switch Illumination Air Bag System...
Page 321 yellowblue Underhood Fuse/Relay Center Fuse/Circuit Usage Breaker DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back Up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ignition) 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control Radio (Battery) PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages, Warning Lights Security/Steering Auxiliary Power, Headlamp Delay Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump The underhood fuse/relay center is located in the rear of Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp,...
Page 322 yellowblue Name Circuits Protected HORN Horn, Underhood Lamp AUX FAN Auxiliary Fan Injectors, PCM/VCM HTD ST Heated Front Seats Air Conditioning HTD MIR Heated Outside Mirrors Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid, Heated O HTD ST Heated Rear Seats LIGHTING Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses...
Page 323: Replacement Bulbs
yellowblue Replacement Bulbs POWER RATING LAMP OR BULB TRADE NO. AT 12.8V, WATTS HEADLAMPS Low Beam 9006 HB4 High Beam 9005 HB3 LAMP OR BULB TRADE NO. EXTERIOR Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp 2357NA Rear Parking Lamp 3057 Rear Stop and Turn Lamp 3057...
Page 324 yellowblue Replacement Bulbs (Continued) LAMP OR BULB TRADE NO. INTERIOR Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Roof Console Lamps Door Courtesy Lamp Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Ashtray Lamp Sunshade Vanity Mirror 6-62...
Page 325: Capacities And Specifications
yellowblue Capacities and Specifications Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Engine Identification Engine “VORTEC” 5700 Type RPO Code VIN Code Fuel System SFI* *Sequential Fuel Injection Wheels and Tires MODEL DESCRIPTION TORQUE K 1500 6 bolts (14 mm) 140 lb ft (190 N·m)
Page 326: Air Conditioning Refrigerants
yellowblue Cooling System Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index. ENGINE “VORTEC” 5700 V8 17.5 Quarts (16.5 L) Crankcase Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Engine Oil” in the Index. ENGINE QUANTITY WITH FILTER “VORTEC”...
Page 327: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
yellowblue Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
Page 328 yellowblue NOTES 6-66...
Page 329: Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
yellowblue 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 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Definition Part B: Owner Checks and Services Short Trip/City Intervals...
Page 330: Your Vehicle And The Environment
yellowblue Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
Page 331: How This Section Is Organized
yellowblue How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 332: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
yellowblue Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All Services parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. Using Your Maintenance Schedule These schedules are for vehicles that: We at General Motors want to help you keep your...
Page 333: Scheduled Maintenance
yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 334 yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Definition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever Maintenance is true.
Page 335: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles + A good time to check your brakes is during tire (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Page 336 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 337 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 338 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 339 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 340 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 341 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 342 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 343 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher.
Page 344 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 345 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system inspection as described in the service manual.
Page 346 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 347 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE...
Page 348 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 349 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 350 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Page 351 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 352 yellowblue Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) 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. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service.
Page 353: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin bushings, (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, front axle at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at propshaft spline and brake pedal springs.
Page 354 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 355 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 356 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 357 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 _ F (32 _ C) or higher.
Page 358 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 359 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 360 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 361 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICED BY: MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Page 362 yellowblue Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) 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. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service.
Page 363: At Least Once A Month
yellowblue Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the Listed in this part are owner checks and services which windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if should be performed at the intervals specified to help necessary.
Page 364 yellowblue Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, Automatic Transmission Check and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See does not need regular maintenance.) “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem.
Page 365 yellowblue Starter Switch Check Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly.
Page 366 yellowblue Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift With the engine running and transmission in...
Page 367: Exhaust System Inspection
yellowblue Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or Listed in this part are inspections and services which position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, connections or other conditions which could cause a heat each spring and fall).
Page 368: Brake System Inspection
yellowblue Drive Axle Service Brake System Inspection Check rear/front axle fluid level and add as needed. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. hoses for proper hook up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Page 369 yellowblue Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT and Lubricants Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) part number or specification may be obtained from or equivalent. your dealer. Parking Brake Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Cable Guides...
Page 370 yellowblue USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Front Axle SAE 80W 90 Axle Lubricant (GM Hood and Door Multi Purpose Lubricant, Part No. 1052271 or equivalent). Hinges Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Rear Axle SAE 80W 90 Axle Lubricant; (Locking use only GM Part No.
Page 371: Maintenance Record
yellowblue Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also, you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. maintenance receipts.
Page 372 yellowblue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-44...
Page 373 yellowblue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-45...
Page 374 yellowblue Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING 7-46...
Page 375: Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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 Warranty Information...
Page 376: Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 377 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of When contacting GMC, please remember that your dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility. That resolved by the dealership without further help, contact...
Page 378: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number BBB Auto Line for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to GMC, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. the letter should be addressed to GMC’s Customer 4200 Wilson Boulevard Assistance Center.
Page 379: All Overseas Locations
yellowblue Canada If toll free service is not available in the Caribbean, call Puerto Rico 1-787-763-1315. General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 GM Mobility Program for Persons 1908 Colonel Sam Drive with Disabilities Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 This program, available to 1-800-263-3777 (English) qualified applicants, can...
Page 380: Roadside Assistance
Maps include points of interest and a list of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a list of hotels along the route that are discounted through affiliation with “Quest...
Page 381: Canadian Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance services listed are available holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside to retail and retail lease customers operating 1999 GMC assistance, call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles contact your dealer.
Page 382: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation, a customer Warranty service can generally be completed while you support program for new vehicles. wait. However, if you are unable to wait GMC helps The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail minimize your inconvenience by providing several purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the transportation options.
Page 383: Additional Program Information
yellowblue Courtesy Rental Vehicle Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealerships and all program options, such When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide Please contact your dealer for specific information about you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a availability.
Page 384: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
yellowblue REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO TO THE UNITED STATES THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should Motors of Canada Limited.
Page 385: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Please call us at 1 8782 past model General Motors vehicles. 8782), or write: The toll-free telephone number for ordering information Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. P.O. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343 6008 In Canada, please call us at 1...
Page 386 1999 GMC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
Page 387 DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE AREA CODE GM-GMC-ORD99 *(Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.) are to make checks payable in U.S.
Page 388 yellowblue NOTES 8-14...
Page 389: Section 9 Index
yellowblue Section 9 Index ir Bag ........Automatic Headlamp System .
Page 390 yellowblue Brake (Continued) Checking Your Restraint Systems ......... . .
Page 391 yellowblue Compact Disc Care ......Door ..... . . 14, 3 .
Page 392 yellowblue Electronic Compass ......Theft Deterrent Arming Method ....
Page 393 yellowblue ages Hood, Checking Things Under ......... .
Page 394 yellowblue abels Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving ........
Page 395 yellowblue Mirrors ........aint Spotting, Chemical .
Page 396 yellowblue adiator ........Replacement .
Page 397 yellowblue Driver Position ....... Seats ........
Page 398 yellowblue Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle ... Storage Compartments ......
Page 399 yellowblue Tire Loading Information Label ....Trailer ......... Brakes .
Page 400 yellowblue ehicle Window Lock ............... . .

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