Page 1 2004 GMC Jimmy Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats ..........1-6 Towing ........... 4-46 Safety Belts ..........1-8 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
‘‘off-road’’ driving guidelines in this manual. See Your GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle on page 4-2 the GMC Truck Emblem and the name JIMMY are and Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6: Model Reference
Model Reference This manual covers these models: 2-Door Utility 4-Door Utility...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-40 Manual Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap ............1-41 Power Seats ..........1-3 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-43 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Heated Seats ..........1-4 Children (LATCH System) ......1-44 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 9: Power Seats
Power Seats Vertical Control: Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward by moving the control toward If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a control on the front or rear of the vehicle. the outboard side of your seat. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-4 for more information.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has this To adjust a manual feature, the controls are seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard on the outboard side side of the front seats. of the seat. This feature will heat the lower cushion and lower back Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats.
Page 11 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has folding rear seatbacks which allows for more cargo space. Head restraints are ﬁxed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest The rear seat release handles are located on the rear to the top of your head.
Page 13 To raise the seatbacks, lift up the seatbacks and pull Push and pull on the head restraints to check that they up. Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that have locked in the upright position. If they haven’t, the latches have locked in the upright position.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 15: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law Why Safety Belts Work says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
Page 16 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-10...
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 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 19: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident –...
Page 20: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 21 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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 27: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-14. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt – except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
Page 28: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 29 Lap-Shoulder Belt 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. across you very quickly.
Page 30 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 31 The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 32: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt Four Door Models When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.
Page 33: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Four Door Models This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 34 Here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the 1.
Page 35 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-22. guide on top.
Page 36: Child Restraints
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Older Children should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 37 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 38 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
Page 39: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes Never do this. the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a the law in every state in the United States and in lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is...
Page 40 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much – until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb.
Page 41 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 42 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take into including support for the head and neck. consideration not only the child’s weight, height and This is necessary because a newborn infant’s age but also whether or not the restraint will be...
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 44 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the seating surface against the back of the infant. the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes The harness system holds the infant in place and, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 45 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 46: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Where to Put the Restraint restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor Accident statistics show that children are safer if they vehicle safety standards.
Page 47: Top Strap
Top Strap CAUTION: (Continued) Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored in the right front seat, always move the front to the vehicle.
Page 48 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 49: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location If your vehicle is equipped with the rear convenience system, there will be plugs covering the anchor brackets. To remove the plugs, grasp the edges of the plugs Anchor brackets for the rear outside seat positions are and pull them out.
Page 50: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. for Children (LATCH System) Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
Page 51 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
Page 52: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a for the LATCH System (Rear) Rear Outside Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 53 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-44. See Top Strap 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the on page 1-41 if the child restraint has one.
Page 55 Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why: child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this CAUTION:...
Page 56 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-50...
Page 57: Center Seat Positions
Center Seat Positions Four Door Models Don’t use child restraints in these position. The restraints won’t work properly. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 58: Air Bag System
Air Bag System CAUTION: (Continued) This part explains the air bag system. A crashes. They aren’t designed to inﬂate at all Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, and another air bag for the right front passenger.
Page 59 There is a air bag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but The system checks the air bag electrical system for not for young children and infants.
Page 60: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-54...
Page 61: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? CAUTION: An air bag is designed to inﬂate in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inﬂate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed If something is between an occupant and an 'threshold level'.
Page 62: What Makes An Air Bag Inﬂate
What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which so quickly that some people may not even realize inﬂates the air bag.
Page 63 • Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, CAUTION: (Continued) which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe commands air bag inﬂation and driver’s safety belt to do so.
Page 64: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Air Vehicle Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the There are parts of the air bag system in several places front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags around your vehicle.
Page 65: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light CAUTION: and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 66 If the LATCH system was being used during a more If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. If you ever see a label on New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt the driver’s or the right...
Page 67: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting Your Engine ........2-22 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-24 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-25 Manual Transmission Operation ......2-28 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Four-Wheel Drive ..........2-30 Door Locks ............2-8 Parking Brake ..........2-37 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 68 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........2-51 Rear Storage Area ........2-61 Glove Box ...........2-51 Convenience Net ..........2-61 Overhead Console ........2-51 Rear Convenience System ......2-62 Front Storage Area ........2-58 Sunroof ............2-64 Assist Handles ..........2-58 Vehicle Personalization ........2-66 Garment Hooks ..........2-59 Memory Seat ..........2-66 Luggage Carrier ...........2-59...
Page 69: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 70 This vehicle has one When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides double-sided key for the the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key ignition, tailgate and code number. door locks. It will ﬁt with The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed either side up.
Page 71: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 72: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Remote Alarm): Press this button to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps ﬂash Operation for up to 30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the remote alarm button again, waiting for 30 seconds, If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock or starting the vehicle.
Page 73: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location.
Page 74: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: • You can use the remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle has this feature. Door Locks • You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside.
Page 75: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, they are programmable. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission it will be programmed to have all the doors lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). All the doors will unlock when the shift lever is moved back into PARK (P).
Page 76 All doors lock/None of the doors unlock: Press the 3. You are now ready to program the automatic door lock side of the power door lock switch once, and locks. Select one of the previous four programming then the unlock side three times. options and follow the instructions.
Page 77: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door and open the door from the outside. To return the rear doors to normal use, With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they disengage the locks by sliding the lever to the unlock can’t be opened from the inside by passengers.
Page 78: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 79: Power Windows
Power Windows Express Down Window The driver’s window has an express-down feature that If you have power windows, the controls are located on allows you to lower it without holding the window switch. the armrests on each of the side doors. The switches Press the down arrow on the switch marked AUTO operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN, located on the driver’s door brieﬂy to activate the...
Page 80: Swing-Out Windows
Swing-Out Windows Rear Window If your two-door vehicle has rear swing-out CAUTION: windows, unlatch them at the clasps and push It can be dangerous to drive with the rear out on the glass to open them. window or endgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
Page 81: Tailgate Release
Tailgate Release Reach inside the tailgate to lift the handle and open To open the liftgate, tailgate or liftglass you must ﬁrst the tailgate. unlock them. To unlock manually, insert the key into the tailgate area. If the vehicle has the power lock system, you can open the tailgate by inserting the key into any lock.
Page 82: Emergency Release For Opening Tailgate
Remote Liftglass Release Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate The REAR HATCH button, 1. Peel back or slit the carpet to expose the access located to the right of hole in the trim panel. the steering wheel on the instrument panel, 2.
Page 83: Sun Visors
Tailgate-Mounted Spare Sun Visors To block out glare, you can pull the visor down. If your vehicle has a tailgate mounted spare tire carrier, You can also swing the visor from side-to-side. you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the liftglass.
Page 84 This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: system. Here’s how to do it: • If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door 1.
Page 85: Passlock
® Testing the Alarm Passlock ® The alarm can be tested by following these steps: Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window ® and open the driver’s door. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Page 86: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Ignition Positions Your Vehicle With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to ﬁve different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 87 A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the like the radio and the windshield wipers when the ignition switch could cause damage or break the engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you. key.
Page 88: Starting Your Engine
Key Release Button Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN The key cannot be to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to removed from the ignition 20 minutes or until a door is opened.
Page 89: Engine Speed Control
Starting Your V6 Engine 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ignition key to START.
Page 90: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. CAUTION: In very cold weather, 0°F (–18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Page 91 Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 92 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is be free to roll —...
Page 93 Notice: Shifting our of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but with the engine racing may damage the lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use transmission. The repairs would not be covered by SECOND (2) on hills.
Page 94 Tow/Haul Mode Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed Your vehicle may be equipped with tow/haul This is your shift pattern. mode. The button will be located on the ﬂoor console. If your vehicle is equipped with the tow/haul mode, you can use this feature to more effectively tow or Here’s how to operate your manual transmission.
Page 95 SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal, the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). wait about six seconds, then shift into REVERSE (R). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the Then let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 96: Four-Wheel Drive
Up-Shift Light CAUTION: If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light on your If you skip a gear when you downshift, you instrument panel cluster. could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.
Page 97 Electronic Transfer Case 4LO (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never If your four-wheel-drive need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four vehicle has the electronic wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving transfer case, the transfer off-road in sand, mud or deep snow and climbing case buttons are to the...
Page 98 Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO, the vehicle must be To shift from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with transmission in NEUTRAL (N) in vehicles equipped with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal...
Page 99 Automatic Transfer Case AUTO 4WD (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable. While driving your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, If your vehicle is equipped the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent with the automatic transfer only to the rear wheels.
Page 100 dealer for service. An indicator light will ﬂash while shifting the transfer case. It will remain illuminated when CAUTION: the shift is complete. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting.
Page 101 Shifting to 4LO Shifting out of 4LO To shift to 4LO, the vehicle’s engine must be running To shift from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI, your and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), NEUTRAL (N) or with the clutch pedal pressed for...
Page 102 Shifting to NEUTRAL Shifting out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst make sure To shift out of NEUTRAL: the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal.
Page 103: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake is located near the bottom of the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 104: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: 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 105: Console Shift Lever
Console Shift Lever 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: • Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3.
Page 106: Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your Engine Running parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 107: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Your Vehicle Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when into REVERSE (R), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. the ignition is in the OFF position.
Page 108: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 109: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 110: Mirrors
Mirrors CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce the will be free to roll – even if your shift lever glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push is in PARK (P) –...
Page 111: Outside Manual Mirror
Time Delay Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has this The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which feature, the controls are prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to located on the driver’s the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing door armrest.
Page 112: Outside Convex Mirror
® Outside Convex Mirror HomeLink Transmitter A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 113 ® If your vehicle is equipped with the HomeLink Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 114: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
® Programming the HomeLink Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When Transmitter programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 115 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where Release both buttons.
Page 116: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
® Gate Operator and Canadian Using HomeLink Programming ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to “time out”...
Page 117: Storage Areas
® Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Storage Areas Button Glove Box ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the ®...
Page 118: Installing A Garage Door Opener
Reading Lamps Installing a Garage Door Opener 1. Open the compartment door by pressing the latch Press the button near forward. each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off. 2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch. The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction.
Page 119 Now, with the compartment door closed, press the button again to make sure the garage door operates properly. With the garage door opener positioned properly and the right number of pegs in place, you should only have 4. The pegs inside the compartment door are used to to press the button lightly to operate the opener.
Page 120: Temperature And Compass Display
Temperature and Compass Display ON/OFF: Press this button to turn the display on or off. US/MET: Press this button for the temperature to be displayed in either degrees Farenheit (English) or Celsius (metric). Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded with the ignition on.
Page 121: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Variance is the different between magnetic north and 3. After ﬁve seconds, VAR CAL (Variance Calibration) geographic north. In some areas, the difference between will appear on the display. When it does, release the two can be great enough to cause false compass both buttons.
Page 122: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside Center (DIC), this system displays the outside air temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower, the display will temperature, compass direction and trip information in...
Page 123 Variance is the different between magnetic north and 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on geographic north. In some areas, the difference between the display. the two can be great enough to cause false compass 5. Press MODE to set your zone number. Your variance readings.
Page 124: Front Storage Area
Front Storage Area If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift the cover to expose the storage area. If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can Assist Handles store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in front of the compartment.
Page 125: Garment Hooks
Garment Hooks CAUTION: (Continued) If the vehicle is a two-door utility, the garment hooks are located on the headliners above the passenger door, drive along. This can cause you to lose both rear outboard passenger seats, and the control. What you are carrying could be passenger’s side trim panel.
Page 126 You can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that sizes. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of weighs more than 200 lbs. (918 kg) or hangs the crossrail and move them to where you want them. over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage Make sure both sides of the crossrails are even, your vehicle.
Page 127: Cargo Tie Downs
Rear Storage Area Convenience Net You may store items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Cargo Tie Downs There are three cargo tie downs in the rear of your vehicle that allow you to strap in cargo and keep it from moving. You may have a convenience net in the rear of your vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and light clothing, in place during sharp turns or quick...
Page 128: Rear Convenience System
Rear Convenience System CAUTION: If any removable convenience item is not secured properly, it can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to secure any such item properly. If your vehicle has the convenience system, it is located in the rear of your vehicle.
Page 129 To increase the space in the convenience system, There are two cutouts (F) for the rear cargo tie-downs do the following: located near the tailgate. In order to access the rear cargo tie-downs, the cutouts must be removed. 1. Pull up on the individual partitions (C) to remove them.
Page 130: Sunroof
Sunroof If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, the switch is located between the sun visors. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition needs to be in RUN or ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) needs to be active. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)”...
Page 131 To open your sunroof do one of the following: To close your sunroof do one of the following: • • To open in vent mode, press and hold the front side To close from the vent position, push and hold the of the switch until the sunroof ﬂips up to the desired rear side of the switch.
Page 132: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization When your vehicle is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake is engaged for a manual transmission, press and release the numbered Memory Seat memory button you just stored. The seat will move to the set position.
Page 133 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-30 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Oil Pressure Gage ........3-34 Other Warning Devices ........3-4 Security Light ..........3-35 Horn .............3-5 Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light ..3-35 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Tow/Haul Mode Light ........3-36 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-5 Check Gages Warning Light ......3-36 Exterior Lamps ..........3-12...
Page 134: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview The main components of your instrument panel are the following:...
Page 135 A. Air Vents. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21 I. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. See Windshield Wiper for more information. Blade Replacement on page 5-56 for more information. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5 for more J.
Page 136: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 137: Horn
Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. If you have the tilt steering wheel, you can raise it to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 138 Turn and Lane-Change Signals As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two be burned out and other drivers won’t see your downward (for left) positions.
Page 139: Flash-To-Pass Feature
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic you.
Page 140: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers PUSH (Windshield Washer): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of To operate the windshield wipers turn the band, located the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the on the multifunction lever, upward or downward. windshield, push the paddle.
Page 141: Cruise Control
Rear Window Washer/Wiper Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about If your vehicle has this 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot feature, the control is on the accelerator. This can really help on long located on the instrument trips.
Page 142 Setting Cruise Control R/A (Resume/Accelerate): Move the switch to this position to maintain a desired speed after braking. SET: Press this button at the end of the lever to set CAUTION: your desired speed. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button 2.
Page 143 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. There are two ways to go to a higher speed: When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 144: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control has three positions: (Off): Turn the exterior lamps control all the way counterclockwise to turn off the lamps and put the system in automatic headlamp mode. (Parking Lamps): Turning the exterior lamps control to this position turns on the parking lamps together with the following: •...
Page 145: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is off. When it is dark enough outside, your automatic Then start your vehicle. The automatic headlamp headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the system will stay off until you release the parking brake.
Page 146: Lamps On Reminder
Lamps On Reminder The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or • The ignition is on, parking lamps are manually turned on, the driver’s •...
Page 147: Fog Lamps
The following does not apply to vehicles sold in Canada. Fog Lamps When necessary, you may turn off the automatic Your vehicle may be equipped with fog lamps. Use your headlamp system and the Daytime Running Lamps fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. (DRL) feature by following the steps below: Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on for 1.
Page 148: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when Instrumental Panel Brightness you remove the key from the ignition to help you see while exiting the vehicle. If the DOME OVERRIDE The thumbwheel for this feature is located on the button is in the out position, these lamps will stay driver’s side of the instrument panel next to the exterior on for a short period of time and then will go out.
Page 149: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. Your vehicle may be equipped with an ashtray and cigarette lighter. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, Pull the front ashtray door down to open it.
Page 150: Climate Controls
Climate Controls (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets, with a little air directed toward the ﬂoor outlets. Climate Control System (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the With this system you can control the heating, cooling instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 151 Heating MAX A/C (Maximum Air Conditioning): This mode recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to it cools quickly. It directs most of the air through the raise or lower the temperature on the inside of your instrument panel vents and a small amount through the vehicle.
Page 152: Rear Window Defogger
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. remove fog from the rear window. This can be minimized if the climate control system is <...
Page 153: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air The ﬂow through outlets on your vehicle allow outside inlets at the base of the windshield that may air to enter your vehicle while it is moving. Outside block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle.
Page 154: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and Indicators warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 155: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 156 Up-Level Cluster with Automatic Transmission, United States, Canada Similar 3-24...
Page 157: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The tachometer (if equipped) displays the engine speed miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If you operate the engine with the Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle been driven, in either miles (used in the United States)
Page 158: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 159: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage The charging system light When your engine is not will come on brieﬂy when running, but the ignition is you turn on the ignition, on (in RUN), this gage but the engine is not shows your battery’s state running, as a check to of charge in DC volts.
Page 160: Up-Shift Light
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in Brake System Warning Light either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release problem in the electrical system.
Page 161: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the Anti-Lock Brake System Warning road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal Light is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 162: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which too hot! monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission...
Page 163 The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light This light should come on, as a check to show you it is comes on to indicate that there is a problem and working, when the ignition is on and the engine is service is required.
Page 164: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed. Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 165: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 166: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 167: Security Light
Security Light Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn If you have this light, the key toward START. it should come on brieﬂy The light will stay on until when you turn on the the engine starts.
Page 168: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light Gate Ajar Light This light should come on If this light comes on, your when the tow/haul mode tailgate or liftglass is ajar. has been selected. Try closing the tailgate or liftglass again. Never drive with the tailgate or liftglass even partially open.
Page 169: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are four things that some owners ask about. Audio System(s) None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to gage reads full.
Page 170: Setting The Time For Radios Without Radio
Setting the Time for Radios without Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears on the Your radio may have a button marked with an H or display.
Page 171: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 172: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AUDIO: To adjust bass and treble, press and release favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, AUDIO until BAS or TRE appears on the display. six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: Then press and hold the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease.
Page 173: Radio Messages
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio by waiting for the display to change to the time display. Then press AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you and the left speakers, press and release AUDIO until hear a beep.
Page 174: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display.
Page 175: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection. six FM2, and six AM), by performing the following steps: TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 176 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until increase or to decrease.
Page 177 Radio Data System (RDS) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 178: Setting Preset Ptys
SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by Setting Preset PTYs performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type favorite PTYs. These pushbuttons have factory select mode.
Page 179: Rds Messages
RDS Messages new message is received. The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button. You can view an old message until a new message is received or a ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. different station is tuned to. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 180: Playing A Cd
Radio Messages The CD player can play the small 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that your due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality...
Page 181 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the TRACK and the track number will appear on the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than will appear on the display.
Page 182 DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the CD Messages current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following time of the track will appear on the display. To change reasons: the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press this knob until you see the display you want, then...
Page 183: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display.
Page 184 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, FM2, AM. The display will show your selection. six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations.
Page 185 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until to increase or to decrease.
Page 186 Radio Data System (RDS) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 187 SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by Setting Preset PTYs performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type favorite PTYs. These pushbuttons have factory select mode.
Page 188 RDS Messages new message is received. The old message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button. You can view an old message until a new message is received ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. or a different station is tuned to. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 189: Playing A Cassette Tape
Radio Messages If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISPL knob. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
Page 190 2 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of SEEK : The right arrow is the same as the silence between each selection for next to work. Press NEXT pushbutton, and the left arrow is the same as the this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape.
Page 191: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If CHK TAPE appears on with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass the radio display, the tape will not play because of feature on your tape player.
Page 192 Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. The CD symbol will appear on the display.
Page 193 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six time will appear on the display.
Page 194: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages Radio with Six-Disc CD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 195 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic Finding a Station volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM. The display will show your selection. Set the volume at the desired level.
Page 196 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob six FM2, and six AM), by performing the following steps: to increase or to decrease.
Page 197 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 198 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: you want to interrupt with. When selected, an asterisk will appear beside that PTY on the display.
Page 199 BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency RDS Messages allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will When an alert announcement comes on the current appear on the display.
Page 200 TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the Playing a CD tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs station, press this button.
Page 201 To insert one CD, do the following: 3. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side 1. Turn the ignition on. up. The player will pull the CD in. 2.
Page 202: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD Do not repeatedly press the CD button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The receivers For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject, display.
Page 203 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track If you hold either arrow or press it more than once, or an entire CD. To use repeat, do the following: the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. •...
Page 204: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.
Page 205 To delete the entire song list, perform the CD Messages following steps: CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio 1. Turn the CD player on. display, it could be for one of the following reasons: 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. •...
Page 206: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-Rds Radios)
Theft-Deterrent Feature Understanding Radio Reception (Non-RDS Radios) ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, radio. The feature works automatically by learning especially at night. The longer range, however, can a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN).
Page 207: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged as a broken tape, in error.
Page 208: Care Of Your Cds
After you clean the player, press and hold the eject Care of Your CD Player button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. The radio will display --- or CLEANED to show the The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, indicator was reset.
Page 209: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Driving at Night ..........4-30 Driver Behavior ..........4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-32 Driving Environment ........4-2 City Driving ..........4-35 Vehicle Design ..........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-36 Defensive Driving ...........4-3 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-37 Drunken Driving ..........4-4...
Page 210: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and possibility of a crash, especially a rollover crash. This section provides many useful tips to help you Your Vehicle drive more safely. Whenever we drive, we are taking on an Driving Environment important responsibility. This is true for any motor vehicle —...
Page 211: Defensive Driving
This means that you should not expect a utility vehicle Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to to handle the same way a vehicle with a lower center be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what of gravity, like a car, would in similar situations. they might do.
Page 212: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 213 According to the American Medical Association, It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 214 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 215: Control Of A Vehicle
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 at First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 216: Anti-Lock Brake System
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive Anti-lock Brake System in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is electronic braking system that will help prevent a a mistake.
Page 217 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 218: Power Steering
Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you Steering need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to Power Steering the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 219: Steering In Emergencies
Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Steering in Emergencies Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control There are times when steering can be more effective systems — steering and acceleration — have to do than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd their work where the tires meet the road.
Page 220: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. 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 221: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 222: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving Let us review what driving experts say about what out of the right lane to pass. When you are far happens when the three control systems (brakes, enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction...
Page 223: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the Off-Road Driving with Your accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 224: Before You Go Off-Roading
Before You Go Off-Roading Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance There are some important things to remember about and service work done. Check to make sure all how to load your vehicle.
Page 225: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns CAUTION: (Continued) Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental • Unsecured cargo on the load ﬂoor can be concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urge tossed about when driving over rough every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting terrain.
Page 226: Traveling To Remote Areas
Traveling to Remote Areas Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep to a remote area.
Page 227: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your terrain.
Page 228: Driving On Off-Road Hills
Driving on Off-Road Hills Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a is one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, hill.
Page 229: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more you need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 230 • As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. to stall, and I can not make it up the hill? This way, you will be able to tell if your wheels are If this happens, there are some things you should straight and maneuver as you back down.
Page 231 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can not do it. What should CAUTION: I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in cause your vehicle to roll even if the FIRST (1)) and turn off the engine.
Page 232: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes consider a number of things: and they will not have to do all the work.
Page 233 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It is much more likely to happen going uphill. Yes! These are important because if you ignore But if it happens going downhill, here is what them you could lose control and have a serious to do.
Page 234: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to the incline of a hill.
Page 235: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous.
Page 236: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you not get good traction.
Page 237: Driving In Water
Driving in Water CAUTION: Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through Driving through rushing water can be it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, dangerous.
Page 238: Maintenance Schedule
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 239 Here are some tips on night driving. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. • Drive defensively. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but • Do not drink and drive.
Page 240: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 241 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can not, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 242: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is Flowing or rushing water creates strong hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 243: City Driving
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 244 Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 245: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Here are some things you can check before a trip: proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Are all windows clean inside and outside? Drive on to the next exit.
Page 246: Highway Hypnosis
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 247 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-15 for information about driving off-road. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 248: Winter Driving
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 249 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow — drive with caution. 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.
Page 250: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 251 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 252: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the Ice or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to...
Page 253: Using The Recovery Hooks
Using the Recovery Hooks CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road These hooks, when used, are under a lot of and need to be pulled to some place where you force.
Page 254: Towing
Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • What’s the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Towing Your Vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service •...
Page 255: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission in PARK (P). Vehicles with the Automatic Transfer Case 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission.
Page 256 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing Vehicles and Vehicles with the Electronic vehicle. Transfer Case) Notice: If you exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your vehicle.
Page 257 Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels Dolly Towing (Vehicles with on the ground, the drivetrain components could Automatic Transfer Case) be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 258 Dolly Towing (Vehicles with 1. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to Electronic Transfer Case) the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle. Front Towing (Front Wheels off the Ground) 2.
Page 259 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels off the Ground) 1. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow damage it.
Page 260: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing 1. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles) the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle. Front Towing (Front Wheels off the Ground) 2. Firmly set the parking brake. 3.
Page 261 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels off the Ground) 1. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. 3. Put the automatic or manual transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
Page 262: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 263 The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more “XXX”...
Page 264 Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 265 Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight. Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total...
Page 266: Certiﬁcation/Tire Label
Certiﬁcation/Tire Label The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 267 Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your CAUTION: (Continued) dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. • Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause Do not leave an unsecured child restraint damage.
Page 268: Towing A Trailer
Add-On Equipment Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would When you carry removable items, you may need to put not be covered by your warranty. Always follow a limit on how many people you carry inside your the instructions in this section and check with your vehicle.
Page 269: If You Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: • the weight of the trailer, If you do, here are some important points: • the weight of the trailer tongue • There are many different laws, including speed limit •...
Page 270: Weight Of The Trailer
Press the button on the end of the shift lever to turn Weight of the Trailer tow/haul mode on and off. While activated, the indicator How heavy can a trailer safely be? light on the instrument panel will be on. Tow/haul mode will turn off automatically when the ignition is It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
Page 271 Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR Two-Wheel Drive, Two Door Auto. Trans. 3.42 5,700 lbs. (2 587 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg) Two-Wheel Drive, Two Door Xtreme Blazer 3.42 2,000 lbs. (90 kg) 6,500 lbs. (2 951 kg) Auto Trans.
Page 272: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 273: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and Weight-Distributing Hitches and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights Weight Carrying Hitches are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Page 274: Trailer Brakes
If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh Trailer Brakes more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway loaded, then it needs its own brakes —...
Page 275: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 276: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 277: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, CAUTION: you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
Page 278 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift into PARK (P), or CAUTION: (Continued) REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with an If the transfer case on four-wheel drive vehicles automatic transfer case, be sure the transfer case is is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll, in a drive gear –...
Page 279: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Maintenance When Trailer Towing no connector and should be wired by a qualiﬁed electrical technician. The technician can use the Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re following color code chart when connecting the wiring pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more harness to your trailer.
Page 280 NOTES 4-72...
Page 281: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Radiator Pressure Cap ........5-27 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Engine Overheating ........5-28 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Cooling System ..........5-30 Your Vehicle ..........5-4 Engine Fan Noise .........5-36 Power Steering Fluid ........5-37 Fuel ..............5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-38 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4...
Page 282 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-58 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ....5-93 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-68 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-96 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-69 Finish Damage ..........5-96 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-70 Underbody Maintenance ........5-96 Buying New Tires .........5-71 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-96...
Page 283: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer you much more about how to service your vehicle for all your service needs.
Page 284: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts Gasoline Octane and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 285: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by automobile manufacturers Standards (see the underhood emission control label), around the world and contained in the World-Wide it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance speciﬁcations.
Page 286: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 287: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 288 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 289: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted Filling a Portable Fuel Container surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-93. When ﬁlling the tank do not overﬁll by squeezing in much more fuel after the CAUTION: pump shuts off.
Page 290: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on CAUTION: the lower left side of the instrument panel. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 291 Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then, pull the hood down ﬁrmly to close.
Page 292: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 293: Engine Oil
A. Battery. See Battery on page 5-43 for more Engine Oil information. Checking Engine Oil B. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for more information. It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you C.
Page 294: When To Add Engine Oil
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the When to Add Engine Oil way back in when you are through.
Page 295 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 296: Engine Oil Additives
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting When to Change Engine Oil GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines maintenance schedule: starburst symbol.
Page 297: What To Do With Used Oil
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive) What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be The access door for the unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. remote oil ﬁlter is in the Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 298: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the location of the engine air Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles cleaner/ﬁlter. (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Page 299: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter level is when the engine oil is changed. off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or...
Page 300: How To Check
How to Check To get the right reading, the ﬂuid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may (82°C to 93°C). choose to have this done at the dealership service Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles department.
Page 301 Checking the Fluid Level 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Prepare your vehicle as follows: 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and •...
Page 302: Manual Transmission Fluid
How to Add Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine When to Check what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-35. A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 303: How To Add Fluid
Then, follow these steps: How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add ﬂuid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-35. 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2.
Page 304: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch When to Check and What to Use The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with hydraulic clutch ﬂuid. It is not necessary to regularly check clutch ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding ﬂuid won’t correct a leak.
Page 305: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles you don’t need to add anything else.
Page 306: Checking Coolant
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, Checking Coolant your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Page 307: Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 308: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-30. Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Page 309: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 310: Cooling System
Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at A.
Page 311 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank CAUTION: If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine coolant at parts, can be very hot.
Page 312 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION: Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 313: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator CAUTION: (Continued) come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. 1.
Page 314 ® 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 315 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to ADD mark. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, engine cooling fan.
Page 316: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 317: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid The power steering reservoir is located near the front unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of you hear an unusual noise.
Page 318: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that...
Page 319: Brakes
Brakes leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not Brake Fluid work at all. So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 320: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 321: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle has four-wheel Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake disc brakes. If not, your vehicle has front disc brakes squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly and rear drum brakes.
Page 322: Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel Replacing Brake System Parts See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to The braking system on a vehicle is complex. normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well pedal travel.
Page 323: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from ® ACDelco battery. When it is time for a new battery, the battery.
Page 324: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If your battery has run down, you may want to use with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 325 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on CAUTION: each vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location of the battery. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly.
Page 326 6. Connect the red 8. Now connect the black positive (+) cable to negative (-) cable to the positive (+) the negative (-) terminal of the dead terminal of the good battery. Use a remote battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 327 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and do the following: damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the covered by your warranty.
Page 328: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
Page 329: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-33.
Page 330: Front Axle
Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When to Check and Change Lubricant When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine plug hole.
Page 331: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-55 for the proper One-Piece Composite Headlamp System types of bulbs to use. For any bulb changing procedure 1. Open the hood. not listed in this section, contact your GM dealer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 332 Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. 5. Turn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb/socket assembly into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up. 7.
Page 333: One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in “One-Piece Composite Headlamp System” under Headlamps on page 5-51. 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. Turn the bulb/socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 334: Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in “Two–Piece Composite Headlamp System” under Headlamps on page 5-51. 2. Locate the locking tabs on the assembly. Squeeze the tabs together and push that end of the assembly out while holding the tabs.
Page 335: Taillamps
Taillamps 6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it clicks. 1. Open the tailgate. 7. Put the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp 8.
Page 336: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade 1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position. Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper Blade Check” under Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-93 for more information.
Page 337 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. A. Claw in Notch B.
Page 338: Tires
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement CAUTION: (Continued) The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so care should • be used when pulling it away from the vehicle. Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
Page 339 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size Code” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a...
Page 340 (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-72. (G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.
Page 341 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and Number (TIN).
Page 342 (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 343: Tire Size
(F) Tire Size: A combination of letters and numbers (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States deﬁne a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as type and service description. The letter “T” as the the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger ﬁrst character in the tire size means the tire is for vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 344 (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is “75,” as shown in item “C” of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 75% as high as it is wide.
Page 345: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Inﬂation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing driving.
Page 346 Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical when mounted on a vehicle. tire that has a particular side that faces outward Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure.
Page 347 Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus can operate. the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-54.
Page 348: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure When to Check The tire and loading information label, shows the correct Check your tires once a month or more. inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. “Cold”...
Page 349: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-70 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-73 for more information.
Page 350: When It Is Time For New Tires
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear When It Is Time for New Tires inﬂation pressures as shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire One way to tell when it’s label or the Tire and Loading Information label. Make time for new tires is to certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
Page 351: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires),...
Page 352: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 353: Wheel Replacement
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 354: Used Replacement Wheels
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or the same way as the one it replaces. odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or clearance to the body and chassis.
Page 355: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer’s Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough instructions. To help avoid damage to your clearance.
Page 356: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 357: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 358: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored along the driver’s side inner rear quarter panel. In some cases, you may have to remove the spare tire in order to reach the jack. Your vehicle is also equipped with work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a ﬂat tire.
Page 359 Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or storage position under the vehicle when it is secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, supported by a jack, you could damage the tire you could damage your vehicle.
Page 360 If you have this feature, Put the spare tire near the ﬂat tire. the locking wheel nut can be removed by snapping the rubber weather cover off the face of the lock case. Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off. It is not necessary to turn The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel the key.
Page 361: Removing The Wheel Cover
Removing the Wheel Cover If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be removed in order to get to the wheel Position the chisel end of your wheel wrench, or the hub nuts. Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to cap removal tool (if equipped), in the notch of the hub remove the wheel nut caps.
Page 362 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire A. Front Frame Hole B. Rear Frame Hole (2-Door) or Spring Hanger Hole (4-Door) 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head.
Page 363 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even 4.
Page 364 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, CAUTION: mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7.
Page 365 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened 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. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 366: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. 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 367 4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare. vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. A.
Page 368 Follow this diagram for the rear-mounted spare. 6. Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug nut until it stops. The key does not have to be inserted into the lock. Push the lock case to be sure it is secured.
Page 369: Compact Spare Tire
Use the following diagram as a guide. Compact Spare Tire The compact spare tire is a temporary replacement tire made to perform at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) and for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). With the compact spare installed, you can ﬁnish your trip and then have the damaged or ﬂat road tire repaired or replaced.
Page 370: Appearance Care
Spare Tire Appearance Care Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. A spare tire, whether compact–size or full–size, may Some are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Page 371: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you Here are some cleaning tips: can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Alcohol • Clean up stains as soon as you can – before •...
Page 372: Cleaning Leather
Cleaning Leather Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let or sponge.
Page 373: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. CAUTION: Washing Your Vehicle Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it may severely weaken them.
Page 374: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.”...
Page 375: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass Cleaning Aluminum Wheels and Wiper Blades Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, may then be applied.
Page 376: Underbody Maintenance
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop control can collect on the underbody. If these are not applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 377: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Description Usage the following products. Removes swirl marks, Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ﬁne scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface Description Usage contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Removes light scratches Wax-Treated...
Page 378: Electrical System
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, •...
Page 379: Headlamps
Headlamps Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.
Page 380: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise. Extra fuses and the fuse extractor Fuse Usage are provided in the cover.
Page 381 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Gages, Body Control Module, 4WD Switch, Engine Controls Instrument Panel Cluster (VCM, PCM, Transmission) Parking Lamps, Power Window Supplemental Inﬂatable Restraint Switch, Body Control Module, Front Wiper Ashtray Lamp Steering Wheel Radio Controls Steering Wheel Radio Controls Radio, Battery Headlamps Switch, Body Control Ampliﬁer...
Page 382: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located under the Fuse Usage hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more TRL TRN Trailer Left Turn information on location. TRR TRN Trailer Right Turn Remove the cover by turning the fastener...
Page 383 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage HDLP W/W Not Used HORN Horn LT TRN Left Turn Signal Rear Automatic Transmission Shift Lock BTSI Control System RT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear B/U LP Back Up Lamps RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps IGN B Column Feed,Ignition 2, 3, 4 TRL PRK...
Page 384: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Fuse Usage Heating,Ventilation, Air Cooling HVAC System Engine VORTEC™ 4300 TRCHMSL Trailer Center High Mount Stop Light VIN Code RRDFOG Rear Defogger Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) Truck Body Computer Firing Order 1–6–5–4–3–2 CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch Wheels and Tires CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp...
Page 385 Capacities Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-35 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.8 lbs .79 kg Cooling System* Automatic Transmission 13.8 quarts 13.1 L Manual Transmission 14.1 quarts 13.3 L Automatic Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll)* 5.0 quarts...
Page 386 NOTES 5-106...
Page 387 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-33 Introduction ...........6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-33 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-33 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Fuel System Inspection ........6-33 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Engine Cooling System Inspection ....6-33...
Page 388: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and Introduction recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and working condition. Any damage caused by failure change as recommended.
Page 389: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 390: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service Services people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in In this part are scheduled maintenance services which Part D.
Page 391: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and First you will need to decide which of the two schedules Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). is right for your vehicle. Here is how to decide which Chassis Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs schedule to follow: ﬁrst).
Page 392: Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition
Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition Long Trip/Highway Intervals Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the Chassis Lubrication (or 12 months, whichever occurs vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area ﬁrst).
Page 393: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled Footnotes Maintenance † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of...
Page 394 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 395 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever comes ﬁrst).
Page 396 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 397 Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 398 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 399 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 400 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 401 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 402 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, inspect ﬁlter at every engine oil change. See Engine whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 403 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 404 Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. −...
Page 405 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 3 months, Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for what to use.
Page 406: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Footnotes Maintenance † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of...
Page 407 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, for leaking. (See footnote **.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Service.
Page 408 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 409 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, for leaking. (See footnote **.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Service.
Page 410 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) If you have not used your vehicle under severe Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions listed previously and, therefore, have whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control not changed your automatic transmission ﬂuid, Service.
Page 411 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. See Engine Air page 5-69 for proper rotation pattern and additional Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18 for more information. information. (See footnote +.) An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) Replace fuel ﬁlter.
Page 412 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, conditions: whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control − In heavy city traffic where the outside Service.
Page 413 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, Drain, ﬂush and reﬁll cooling system (or every whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. 60 months since last service, whichever occurs ﬁrst). See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for what to use.
Page 414: Engine Oil Level Check
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check ® Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL Listed in this part are owner checks and services coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to on page 5-25 for further details.
Page 415: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inﬂation check of Restraint System Check the spare tire determines that the spare is inﬂated to the correct tire inﬂation pressure, make sure that Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your the spare tire is stored securely.
Page 416: Automatic Transmission Check
Automatic Transmission Check At Least Once a Year Check the transmission ﬂuid level; add if needed. Key Lock Cylinders Service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-19. A ﬂuid loss may indicate a problem. Check the Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant system and repair if needed.
Page 417: Starter Switch Check
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the moves, you or others could be injured. vehicle could move suddenly.
Page 418: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn set the parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 419: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 420: Throttle System Inspection
Throttle System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, as needed. Replace any components that have high chaﬁng, etc.
Page 421: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Parking Brake Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Cable Guides meeting requirements of NLGI #2, number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 422 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Axle Lubricant; use only Hood Latch Rear Axle GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (Locking in Canada 10950849. Do not add Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, Differential) friction modiﬁer. Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant Spring Anchor meeting requirements of NLGI #2, ®...
Page 423: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. Part Number *A1163C Air Cleaner Filter **25098463 Automatic Transmission Filter Kit **24200796 *GF481 Fuel Filter **15050894 *PF47 Oil Filter **25010792 *CV769C PCV Valve **6487532...
Page 424: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-38...
Page 425: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 426 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-40...
Page 427: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 428: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to left of the instrument panel and visible through the your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with windshield.) the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle •...
Page 429: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program Online Owner Center administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 430: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or Detroit, MI 48232-5172 speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
Page 431: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
All Overseas Locations GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) toward eligible aftermarket General Motors de Mexico, S.
Page 432: Roadside Assistance Program
(1-800-462-8782, Roadside Assistance prompt) covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance by a warrantable failure.)
Page 433: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Location of the vehicle Courtesy Transportation • Model, year, color, and license plate number GMC has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its • Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number, and delivery offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership date of the vehicle experience, we and our participating dealers are •...
Page 434: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you Courtesy Rental Vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy transportation options.
Page 435: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 436: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed Reporting Safety Defects and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or Reporting Safety Defects to the share it with others other than •...
Page 437: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: Service Bulletins Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center Service Bulletins give technical service information P.O.
Page 438: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 439 Anti-lock Brake System ........4-8 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-29 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Appearance Care ..........5-90 Vehicle ............1-58 Care of Safety Belts ........5-93 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-38 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-96 Additional Program Information ......
Page 440 Automatic Headlamp System ......3-13 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-20 Automatic Transfer Case ........2-33 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-51 Automatic Transmission ........2-22 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-51 Fluid ............5-19 Headlamps ..........5-51 Operation ........... 2-25 One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps ....5-53 Automatic Transmission Check ......
Page 441 Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..1-21 Child Restraints (cont.) Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts ..1-26 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-43 Center Seat Positions, Child Restraints ....1-51 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-40 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label ........4-58 Cigarette Lighter ..........
Page 442 Content Theft-Deferrent ........2-17 Control of a Vehicle .......... 4-7 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-14 Convenience Net ..........2-61 Defensive Driving ..........4-3 Convenience System, Rear ......2-62 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-20 Coolant Dinghy Towing ..........4-47 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-30 Directing the Airﬂow ........
Page 443 Driving (cont.) Emissions Inspection and Environment ..........4-2 Maintenance Programs ......... 3-33 Freeway ............. 4-36 Engine Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-38 Air Cleaner/Filter ......... 5-18 Battery ............5-43 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-32 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-30 Winter ............
Page 444 Fuel ............... 5-4 Additives ............5-6 Filter California Fuel ..........5-5 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-18 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Finding a Program Type Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 (PTY) Station ......3-45, 3-54, 3-66 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-6 Finding a Station ....
Page 445 Gasoline Hood Octane ............5-4 Checking Things Under ........ 5-10 Speciﬁcations ..........5-5 Release ............. 5-10 Gate Ajar Light ..........3-36 Horn ............... 3-5 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..2-50 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ....4-18 Recovery Tank ..........
Page 446 Ignition Positions ..........2-20 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...... 6-32 Key Lock Cylinders Service ......6-30 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ....1-33 Key Release Button ........2-22 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........5-68 Keyless Entry System ........2-5 Inspection Keys ...............
Page 447 Light (cont.) Check Gages Warning ......... 3-36 Maintenance Schedule Gate Ajar ........... 3-36 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-28 Low Fuel Warning ........3-37 At Least Once a Month ........ 6-28 Malfunction Indicator ........3-30 At Least Once a Year ........6-30 Safety Belt Reminder ........
Page 448 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Using Your ........... 6-4 Odometer ............3-25 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Odometer, Trip ..........3-25 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..... 4-71 Making Turns ..........4-68 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-12 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-30 Manual Seats ...........
Page 449 Parking Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-9 ® Brake ............2-37 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ... 2-48 Over Things That Burn ......... 2-42 Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check ......6-32 Parking on Hills ..........4-69 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-12 Parking Your Vehicle ........
Page 450 Rear Axle ............5-48 Reporting Safety Defects (cont.) ® Locking ............4-10 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ..2-51 Rear Door Security Locks ........ 2-11 Resetting Defaults ........... 2-51 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-27 Restraint System Check ........6-29 Rear Seat Operation .........
Page 451 Safety Belts (cont.) Service (cont.) Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Doing Your Own Work ........5-3 Children and Small Adults ......1-27 Engine Soon Light ........3-30 Rear Seat Passengers ......... 1-22 Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ..... 3-35 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-21 Publications Ordering Information ....
Page 452 Starter Switch Check ........6-31 Taillamps ............5-55 Starting Your Engine ........2-22 Temperature and Compass Display ....2-54 Starting Your V6 Engine ........2-23 Testing the Alarm ..........2-19 Steering ............4-10 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-74 Steering in Emergencies ........4-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........
Page 453 Top Strap Anchor Location ....... 1-43 Torque Lock ........... 2-40 Underbody Flushing Service ......6-32 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ....4-65 Understanding Radio Reception ......3-74 Tow/Haul Mode ..........2-28 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-72 Tow/Haul Mode Light ........3-36 United States ...........
Page 454 Ventilation Adjustment ........3-21 When to Check ........5-22, 5-68 Visors ............2-17 When to Check and Change ......5-19 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-27 When to Check and Change Lubricant ..5-48, 5-50 When to Check and What to Use ..... 5-24 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..

GMC Jimmy 2004 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Air Bag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Four-Wheel Drive

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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