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GMC 2003 Sonoma Owner's Manual

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2003 GMC Sonoma Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

............................................... 1-3

............................................... 1-9

............................................. 1-11

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-31

....................................... 1-55

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

........................................................ 2-2

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

................................................. 2-13

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

.................................................... 2-37

......................................... 2-40

.................................................. 2-50

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-19

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-40

............................ 1-66

............................ 2-16

........... 2-18

............................. 2-52

.......................... 3-2

......... 3-23

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-45

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-52

Four-Wheel Drive

..................................... 5-52

Front Axle

............................................... 5-53

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-62

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-84

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-93

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1

Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index .................................................................1

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2003 GMC Sonoma Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-3 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-9 ........... 4-45 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst that pictures and words work together to explain things. sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Index Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be A good place to look for what you need is the Index in there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
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 vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6: Model Reference
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Extended Cab Pickup Regular Cab Pickup ® Crew Cab...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems ® Front Seats ............1-3 Rear Seat Passengers (Crew Cab ) ....1-27 Manual Seats ..........1-3 Safety Belt Extender ........1-30 Power Seats ..........1-4 Child Restraints ..........1-31 Manual Lumbar ..........1-4 Older Children ..........1-31 Power Lumbar ..........1-5 Infants and Young Children ......1-33 Heated Seats ..........1-5 Child Restraint Systems .........1-37 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6...
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Air Bag System ..........1-55 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ..1-64 Where Are the Air Bags? .......1-57 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ....1-59 Vehicle ............1-65 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .....1-59 Restraint System Check ........1-66 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .....1-59 Checking Your Restraint Systems ....1-66...
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats This section tells you about the seats – how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 10: Power Seats
Power Seats Vertical Control: Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward by moving the control toward the front or rear of the vehicle. If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a control on the outboard side of the front seat(s). Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a...
Page 11: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar Heated Seats If your vehicle has this If your vehicle has this feature, there will be a feature, the controls are control located on located on the outboard the outboard side of the side of the front seats. front seat(s).
Page 12: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback, lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. To return the seat to an upright position, pull up But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is on the lever without pushing on the seatback.
Page 13: Head Restraints
Head Restraints 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 14: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches CAUTION: The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the rear seat or to access the storage area behind the seat. If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could To fold the front seatback cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 15: Rear Seats
Rear Seats CAUTION: Rear Seat Operation If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move The rear seatback can be tilted forward to let you reach forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could the area behind it. cause injury to the person sitting there. Always The rear seatback can be press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is tilted forward to let you...
Page 16: Jump Seat
Jump Seat To fold the jump seat down, pull down on the pull tab on the bottom of the seat until the seat is in place, then move the seatback to a vertical position. To store the If your vehicle has an seat, fold the seatback down on the cushion, then push extended cab pickup, there the entire seat up until it is ﬂush with the trim panel.
Page 17: 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 18: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as reminder to buckle up. See it goes. Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-26 . In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-13...
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 21: 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 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in Be aware that there are special things to know about most of them in the future.
Page 23: Driver Position
Driver Position 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. This part describes the driver’s restraint system. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 24 5. 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 belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30: Center Passenger Position
Center Passenger Position The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For Lap Belt pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 31 When you sit in a center seating position, you have a To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt until the belt is snug. longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 32: Lap Belt
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seat) Lap Belt This is a reserve seating position equipped with a lap belt. 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.
Page 33: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
® Rear Seat Passengers (Crew Cab 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 34 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, belts.
Page 35 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 36: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 37: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children 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 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 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?
Page 39: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 40 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
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 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 43: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 44 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 45 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 46 Where to Put the Restraint (Regular CAUTION: Cab and Extended Cab Pickup) The child restraint must be secured properly in the right A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be front passenger seat. If you want to secure a seriously injured or killed if the right front rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s passenger’s air bag inﬂates.
Page 47 Where to Put the Restraint (Crew Here’s why: ® Pickup) CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be restraints be secured in a rear seat outside position, seriously injured or killed if the right front including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a...
Page 48: Top Strap
If a forward-facing child seat must be secured in the If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can vehicle’s right front seat, the seat should be moved back be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. as far as possible.
Page 49: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.
Page 50 To assist you in locating the anchors for this child restraint system, place your hand in a palm-up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback. In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B), as shown here.
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 The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want ® Crew Cab to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 53 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: Extended Cab (Jump Seat)
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Extended Cab (Jump Seat) 5.
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Right Front Seat Position Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH restraints won’t work properly. system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-44 .
Page 56 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. If your vehicle is a crew cab, do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 57 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Even though the AIR BAG OFF switch is If the air bag readiness light ever comes on designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air when you have turned off the air bag, it means bag, no system is fail-safe, and no one can that something may be wrong with the air bag guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under system.
Page 58 You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-42 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 59 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 60 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety CAUTION: belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned If you were using a rear-facing child restraint in a off for a person who isn’t in a risk group regular cab model or a extended cab model, turn on the...
Page 61: Air Bag System
Air Bag System CAUTION: This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver You can be severely injured or killed in a crash and another air bag for the right front passenger. if you aren’t wearing your safety belt —...
Page 62 CAUTION: CAUTION: Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were injured or killed.
Page 63: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 64 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 65: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? An air bag is designed to inﬂate in a moderate to severe In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag will inﬂate system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 66: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 67: Air Bag Off Switch
• Air Bag Off Switch Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After they inﬂate, you’ll need some new parts for your Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash.
Page 68 Medical Condition. A passenger has a This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger’s position is medical condition which, according to his a member of a passenger risk group identiﬁed by the or her physician: national government as follows: •...
Page 69 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, don’t let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit...
Page 70: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
Page 71 Adding Equipment to Your Air CAUTION: Bag-Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the turned off and the battery is disconnected, an front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags air bag can still inﬂate during improper from working properly? service.
Page 72: 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 73 If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision system parts? damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
Page 74 NOTES 1-68...
Page 75: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-2 Manual Transmission Operation ......2-27 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Four-Wheel Drive ..........2-28 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Parking Brake ..........2-31 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-32 Doors and Locks ..........2-7 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-34 Door Locks ............2-7 Parking Your Vehicle ........2-34 Power Door Locks ..........2-8...
Page 76: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 77 This vehicle has one The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed double-sided key for the locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in ignition and door locks. a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to It will ﬁt with either have new ones made easily using this number.
Page 78: 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 79 Remote Keyless Entry System LOCK: Press LOCK to lock all the doors. Press LOCK again within three seconds and the horn will chirp. Operation (Panic Alarm): Press this button to make the horn If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock sound and the headlamps and taillamps ﬂash for up your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet to 30 seconds.
Page 80: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the 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 81: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: • You can use the keyless entry system, if your vehicle has this feature. Door Locks • You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside.
Page 82: 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 83 All doors lock/All doors unlock: Press the lock side 2. Turn your key to RUN and OFF twice. Then, with of the power door lock switch once, and then the the key in OFF, release the turn signal/multifunction unlock side twice. lever.
Page 84: Lockout Protection
Rear Door Security Locks To use the security locks, do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. ® If you have the Crew Cab model, your vehicle may be equipped with rear door security locks. With this 2. Slide the lever up to the lock symbol to engage feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be the lock.
Page 85: Leaving Your Vehicle
Leaving Your Vehicle Your vehicle may be equipped with a third door for convenience in loading and unloading cargo. If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your To open the third door, ﬁrst open the driver’s front door. door and set the locks from inside.
Page 86 Tailgate You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate back up, be sure it latches securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. Raise the tailgate slightly. 2.
Page 87: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 88: 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 89: Sliding Rear Window
Swing-Out Windows Sliding Rear Window To open a rear swing–out window, pull the latch toward the front of the vehicle and then push the latch out and rearward. When you close the window, be sure the latch engages. If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it.
Page 90: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems 3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off. Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent If a door is opened without the key or the remote features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off.
Page 91: Testing The Alarm
® Testing the Alarm Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the The alarm can be tested by following these steps: ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. and open the driver’s door.
Page 92: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Ignition Positions Vehicle With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to ﬁve different positions. New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: •...
Page 93 A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like B (LOCK): This position locks your ignition, steering the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you. Your You will only be able to remove your key when the steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before ignition is turned to LOCK.
Page 94: Starting Your Engine
Key Release Button Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory The key cannot be Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of removed from the ignition your vehicle to continue to work for up to 20 minutes of manual transmission after the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Page 95: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the brake engaged.
Page 96: Engine Coolant Heater
Starting Your VORTEC™ 4300 V6 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Engine Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in 1.
Page 97: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 98: Automatic Transmission Operation
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 99 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic CAUTION: transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 100 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power need more power for passing, and you’re: but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the •...
Page 101: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the Five-Speed accelerator pedal. This is your shift pattern. THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3, 4 and 5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2).
Page 102: Shift Speeds
Up-Shift Light Shift Speeds If you have a manual transmission, you have a CAUTION: SHIFT light. If you skip a gear when you downshift, you 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 103 Electronic Transfer Case 4LO (Four-Wheel Drive Low): You may never need 4LO. This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. It sends the maximum power to If your four-wheel drive all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were vehicle has the electronic driving off-road in sand, mud or deep snow and climbing transfer case, the...
Page 104 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 the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) or the clutch pedal...
Page 105: 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 106: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 107: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 108: Parking Your Vehicle
Torque Lock If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever–push the shift lever all the way into If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the the shift lever into the gear you want.
Page 109: 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 110: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle 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 111: Mirrors
Mirrors AUTO (Automatic Dimming): This button is located at the base of the mirror. Use it to turn on the automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to show it is on. Manual Rearview Mirror OFF: Press this button to turn the automatic feature off.
Page 112: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Manual Mirror Outside Power Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the If your vehicle has this side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind feature, the controls are your vehicle from a comfortable driving position. located on the driver’s door You can also fold the mirrors in before entering a car armrest.
Page 113: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see Your vehicle may be equipped with heated outside more from the driver’s seat. rearview mirrors. The heated mirror button is CAUTION: located to the lower right of the mode knob on the climate control system.
Page 114: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Reading Lamps Press the button near Glove Box each lamp to turn the reading lamps on and off. To open your glove box, lift the lever on the front of the glove box and lower the door. The glove box should not be open while you are driving.
Page 115 2. Peel the protective backing from the hook and loop patch. Press it ﬁrmly to the back of your garage door opener, as close to the center of the opener 4. The pegs inside the compartment door are used to as possible.
Page 116: Temperature And Compass Display
Temperature and Compass Display 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 to press the button lightly to operate the opener.
Page 117 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. If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower when you turn on the ignition, the word ICE will appear on the display.
Page 118: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle between three modes of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP and TRIP. COMP/TEMP (Compass/Temperature): The display provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
Page 119 Variance is the different between magnetic north and 1. Find your location on the zone map. Record your geographic north. In some areas, the difference between zone number. the two can be great enough to cause false compass 2. Press and hold both the MODE and the US/MET readings.
Page 120: Front Storage Area
Front Storage Area TRIP: Once in the TRIP mode, press the MODE button for the following trip functions: AVG ECON (Average Economy): The average fuel economy since the last reset is displayed. INST ECON (Instantaneous Economy): Instantaneous fuel economy for the last second of driving is displayed. RANGE: The display indicates the estimated distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank, based on the fuel economy for the last few hours of...
Page 121: Assist Handles
Garment Hooks Vehicle Location On the headliner in front ® Crew Cab of the assist handles On the trim panels in the Regular Cab rear of the vehicle On the headliner on the driver’s and the trim panel Extended Cab on the passenger’s side in the rear of the vehicle If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift...
Page 122: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier You can adjust the crossrails to handle loads of various sizes. Just loosen the slider knobs at each end of the crossrail and move them to where you want them. Make sure both sides of the crossrails are even, CAUTION: then tighten the slider knobs.
Page 123: Bed Rails
Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than Bed Rails 100 lbs. (45 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your CAUTION: vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Page 124: Sunroof
Sunroof To operate the sunroof using the power switch do the following: If your vehicle has a 1. When vent opening the sunroof press and hold the sunroof, the switch is side of the switch with the roof symbol on it until the located between the sun roof is vented.
Page 125: Manually Closing The Sunroof
Manually Closing the Sunroof If you are unable to operate the sunroof using the switch, check the fusible link under the dashboard. To manually close the sunroof do the following: 2. Insert the key and turn to the right. 1. Use a ﬂat bladed tool to remove the cover. 2-51...
Page 126: 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 127: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-2 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-32 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-4 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-33 Other Warning Devices ........3-5 Oil Pressure Gage ........3-36 Horn .............3-5 Security Light ..........3-37 Tilt Wheel .............3-5 Service Four-Wheel Drive Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-6 Warning Light ...........3-37 Exterior Lamps ..........3-12...
Page 128: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 129 The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets I. Passenger Air Bag Off Switch (If Equipped) B. Instrument Panel Cluster J. Ashtray C. Electronic Transfer Case Switch (If Equipped) K. Climate Controls D. Lamp Controls L.
Page 130: 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 131: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column, under the If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at turn signal lever. the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 132: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 133: Flash-To-Pass Feature
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever When the high-beam until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you headlamps are on, this complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself indicator light on the when you release it.
Page 134: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer WIPER: Turn the band with this symbol on it to PUSH: Use this paddle to spray washer ﬂuid on the operate the windshield wipers. windshield. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. MIST: Turn the band to MIST for a single wiping cycle.
Page 135: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: If your vehicle is equipped with cruise control, it is • located on a band at Cruise control can be dangerous where the end of your turn you can not drive safely at a steady speed. signal/multifunction lever. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 136 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts CAUTION: off cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you If you leave your cruise control on when you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from ON to are not using cruise, you might hit a button...
Page 137 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 138: Exterior Lamps
Erasing Speed Memory The exterior lamp control has three positions: When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your (Off): Turn the exterior lamps control all the way cruise control set speed memory is erased. counterclockwise to turn off the lamps and put the system in automatic headlamp mode.
Page 139: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System You may be able to turn off your automatic headlamp system. See “Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)” later When it is dark enough outside, your automatic in this section for more information. headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic normal brightness along with other lamps such as headlamp system will come on immediately.
Page 140: Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps The DRL system on some vehicles may turn off temporarily while the turn signals are activated. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for To idle an automatic transmission vehicle with the DRL others to see the front of your vehicle during the off, put the transmission in PARK (P).
Page 141: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Your vehicle may be equipped with fog lamps. Use your Instrument Panel Brightness fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on for This feature controls the brightness of the instrument your fog lamps to work.
Page 142: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting Dome Lamp With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when The dome lamp will come on when you open any door. you remove the key from the ignition to help you You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the see while exiting the vehicle.
Page 143: Battery Rundown Protection
Battery Rundown Protection Accessory Power Outlets This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity, Your vehicle may be equipped with an accessory power reading, glove box, cargo and underhood lamps if they outlet. are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary is off.
Page 144: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a Your vehicle may be equipped with an ashtray and problem, see your dealer for additional information cigarette lighter.
Page 145: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Optional Climate Control System Standard Climate Control System 3-19...
Page 146: Directing The Airﬂow
Directing the Airﬂow (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Mode Knob: Turn the right knob clockwise or Turn the mode knob to OFF to turn off the fan. counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your The mode knob can also be used to select defog or vehicle.
Page 147 Cooling You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while it takes for your vehicle to cool down.
Page 148: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Outlet Adjustment Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high The ﬂow through outlets on your vehicle allow outside humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window air to enter your vehicle while it is moving. Outside glass.
Page 149: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Operation Tips Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air see in the details on the next few pages, some inlets at the base of the windshield that may warning lights come on brieﬂy when you start the block the ﬂow of air into your vehicle.
Page 150: 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 151 Uplevel Cluster United States, Canada similar 3-25...
Page 152: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Notice: On vehicles with a manual transmission, if you operate the engine with the tachometer in Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both the shaded warning areas, your vehicle’s engine or miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). other parts of your vehicle could be damaged.
Page 153: 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 154: Air Bag Off Light
Air Bag Off Light CAUTION: When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off when If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned you turn the air bag back on again.
Page 155: Charging System Light
Charging System Light CAUTION: The charging system light will come on brieﬂy when If the air bag readiness light ever comes on you turn on the ignition, when you have turned off the air bag, it means but the engine is not that something may be wrong with the air bag running, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 156: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. When your engine is not Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible running, but the ignition is problem in the electrical system.
Page 157: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light ﬂoor.
Page 158: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, United States Canada your vehicle needs service.
Page 159: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to Service Engine Soon Light in the your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your United States or Check Engine Light in service technician in correctly diagnosing any Canada...
Page 160: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If working, when the ignition is on and the engine is the Light Is On Steady” following. not running.
Page 161: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4 . Poor fuel quality will Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the SERVICE cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 162: Oil Pressure Gage
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 163: Security Light
Security Light Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the If you have this light, it key toward START. should come on brieﬂy The light will stay on until when you turn on the the engine starts.
Page 164: Check Gages Warning Light
Check Gages Warning Light Fuel Gage The CHECK GAGES light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. If this light comes and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. United States Canada When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about...
Page 165: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before This light comes on brieﬂy the gage reads full. when you start your engine.
Page 166: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio system even after the ignition is turned off. See Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” under Ignition your vehicle –...
Page 167: Setting The Time For Radios With Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Setting the Time for Radios with AM-FM Radio Radio Data Systems (RDS) Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MIN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 168: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AM FM: Press this button to switch the display between favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, time and radio station frequency. Time display is six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following available with the ignition turned off.
Page 169: Radio Messages
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and release AUDIO until FAD appears on the display. Then press and hold the up or the AUDIO: To adjust bass and treble, press and release down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the AUDIO repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears on rear speakers.
Page 170: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH.
Page 171 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations and FM2. The display will show your selection. (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
Page 172 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Press 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 173: Using Rds
Using RDS DISP (Display): Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data options are station name, RDS station frequency, System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only PTY and the name of the program (if available).
Page 174: Rds Messages
AM FM (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the appear every three seconds. To scroll through the same program type. Press and hold AM FM for two message at your own speed, press the INFO button seconds to turn alternate frequency on.
Page 175: Playing A Compact Disc
Radio Messages Do not add paper labels to discs, they could get caught in the CD player. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is Do not play 3 inch discs without a standard displayed when the radio has not been calibrated adapter disc.
Page 176: Compact Disc Messages
4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this when listening to the radio. pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six EJT (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD.
Page 177: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on the display. Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then as you drive, automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed.
Page 178 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, and FM2. The display will show your selection. six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations.
Page 179 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Press 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 180 Using RDS DISP (Display): Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data options are station name, RDS station frequency, System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only PTY and the name of the program (if available).
Page 181 AM FM (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency INFO (Information): If the current station has a allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the message, the information symbol will appear on the same program type. Press and hold AM FM for two display.
Page 182: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are will seek to a station that does. When the radio ﬁnds a up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 183 1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least three 4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance seconds of silence between each selection for previous quickly to another part of the tape. Press this pushbutton to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous again to return to playing speed.
Page 184: Cassette Tape Messages
CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the EJT (Eject): Press this button to stop a tape when cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play it is playing or to eject a tape when it is not playing. tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to Eject may be activated with the radio off.
Page 185 If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the Messages” later in this section. tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON will appear on the display. RDM T and the track 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the number will appear on the display when each track previous track if the current track has been playing...
Page 186: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD EJT (Eject): Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed ﬁrst.
Page 187 Finding a Station AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Your system has a feature called automatic volume. With this feature, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 road and wind noise as you drive. and FM2.
Page 188 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID or your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the or to decrease.
Page 189 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 190 Finding a PTY Station SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will be displayed on the screen.
Page 191: Setting Preset Ptys
Setting Preset PTYs INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your button to see the message. The message may display favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. the artist and song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
Page 192 If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not, you If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc can then press the TRAF button to remove the Messages” later in this section. brackets or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to LOAD CD : Press the LOAD side of this button to go to a station that supports traffic announcements.
Page 193 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded 3. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, load a disc. Insert the disc partway into the slot, label Compact Disc side up. The player will pull the disc in. For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the radio Once the disc is loaded, the light will begin ﬂashing display.
Page 194 Do not repeatedly press the CD eject side of the RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track LOAD CD eject button to eject a disc after you have or an entire disc. To use repeat, do the following: tried to push it in manually.
Page 195: Using Song List Mode
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press AUTO EQ RCL (Recall): Push this knob to see how long the to select the desired equalization setting while playing current track has been playing. To change the default a compact disc. The equalization will be automatically on the display (track and elapsed time), push the set whenever you play a compact disc.
Page 196 3. Select the desired disc by pressing the numbered 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right seconds. When pressing SONG LIST, one beep arrow button to locate the track that you want will be heard immediately.
Page 197: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-Rds Radios)
Compact Disc Messages Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your • You’re driving on a very rough road. When the radio.
Page 198: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
Page 199: Care Of Your Cds
Care of Your CD Player You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, not eject on its own.
Page 200 NOTES 3-74...
Page 201 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-33 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-34 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-35 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-36 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-38 Locking Rear Axle ..........4-8...
Page 202: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 203 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 204 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this collision.
Page 205: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle CAUTION: You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. work at the places where the tires meet the road.
Page 206: Braking
Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops.
Page 207: Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 208: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you faster than any driver could. The computer is need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 209: Steering
Steering Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their Power Steering work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those If you lose power steering assist because the engine places.
Page 210: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 211: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 212 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass.
Page 213: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Let’s review what driving experts say about what If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the happens when the three control systems (brakes, accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction the vehicle to go.
Page 214: Before You Go Off-Roading
Off-Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel and service work done. Check to make sure all drive.
Page 215: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns CAUTION: Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognize these concerns and urge every • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the seatbacks can be thrown forward the environment: during a sudden stop.
Page 216: 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 217: 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 other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your of terrain.
Page 218: Driving On Off-Road Hills
Driving on Off-Road Hills Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment or cross.
Page 219: 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, you • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 220 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is are about to stall, when going up a hill. about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? •...
Page 221: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 222: Driving Across An Incline
• Shift to PARK (P) (or to neutral with the manual Are there some things I should not do when transmission) and, while still braking, restart the driving down a hill? engine. Yes! These are important because if you ignore •...
Page 223 • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, CAUTION: or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will trip it (a rock, a rut, Driving across an incline that is too steep will etc.) and roll over.
Page 224: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll vehicle stopped across an incline is over, you’ll be right in its path.
Page 225: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice CAUTION: When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be distances.
Page 226: 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’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles dangerous.
Page 227: 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 228 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several • Drive defensively. seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When • Don’t drink and drive. you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with •...
Page 229: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction.
Page 230 CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.
Page 231: 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’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 232: Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following what the other drivers are doing and pay attention distance.
Page 233: Freeway Driving
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 234: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not fresh — such as after a day’s Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you work —...
Page 235: Highway Hypnosis
• What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, aware that it can happen. trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inﬂated to the Then here are some tips: recommended pressure? •...
Page 236: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.
Page 237 • Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your CAUTION: engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the •...
Page 238: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 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 a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 239: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it’s about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins Most of the time, those places where your tires meet to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand the road probably have good traction.
Page 240: If You're Caught In A Blizzard
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard • Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats –...
Page 241 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 242: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
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 don’t want to spin your...
Page 243: Using The Recovery Hooks
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 244 CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 245: 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 if •...
Page 246: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing In rare cases when it’s unavoidable and your vehicle must be towed with all four wheels on the ground, the propeller shaft to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal/installation procedure.
Page 247: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing 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. You or others could be injured.
Page 248 In rare cases when it’s unavoidable and your vehicle must be towed with two wheels on the ground, the CAUTION: propeller shaft to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal/installation procedure. See Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11 .
Page 249: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle 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 250 CAUTION: CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can in a crash.
Page 251: Add-On Equipment
Payload Any load that extends beyond the vehicle’s taillamp area must be properly marked according to local laws This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can and regulations. carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating as part of your load.
Page 252: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Truck-Camper Loading Information Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading Information Label on the passenger’s door for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration. The Truck-Camper Loading label is located on the passenger’s door near the latch. It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your load.
Page 253 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: If your slide-in camper and its load weigh less than the CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger. Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper match.
Page 254: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations Towing a Trailer You must subtract your hitch load from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer CAUTION: attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or the GAWR. If you don’t use the correct equipment and You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the drive properly, you can lose control when you weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the...
Page 255: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
• If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 256 Maximum Trailer Vehicle* Axle Ratio Weight GCWR** 2WD Regular Cab 2.2L L4/Manual Trans. 3.73 1,600 lbs. (726 kg) 5,000 lbs. (2 268 kg) 2.2L L4/Auto. Trans. 4.10 3,100 lbs. (1 406 kg) 6,500 lbs. (2 948 kg) 4.3L V6/Manual Trans. 3.08 3,900 lbs.
Page 257 Maximum Trailer Vehicle* Axle Ratio Weight GCWR** 3.42 5,500 lbs.(2 497 kg) 4.3 L Auto. Trans. 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 3.73 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg) 4.3 L Auto Trans. w/ZR2 3.73 4,700 lbs. (2 132 kg) 9.000 lbs. (4 082 kg) ®...
Page 258: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). to measure because it affects the total or gross weight Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight of your vehicle.
Page 259: Trailer Brakes
Hitches may attach the safety chains to the attaching points on the bumper. For heavier trailers, follow the trailer or It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. hitch manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are safety chains.
Page 260: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal to know your rig.
Page 261: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal ﬂasher.
Page 262: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s 2. Let up on the brake pedal. how to do it: 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into 4.
Page 263 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-41 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-42 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Brakes ............5-43 Vehicle ............5-4 Battery ............5-46 Jump Starting ..........5-47 Fuel ..............5-4 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Rear Axle ............5-52 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5...
Page 264 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tire Chains ..........5-70 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-92 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-70 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-92 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-71 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .....5-92 Compact Spare Tire ........5-83 Electrical System ..........5-93 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......5-93 Appearance Care ..........5-84 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....5-84...
Page 265: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 266: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) The 8th digit of your vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identiﬁes your • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and engine. You will ﬁnd the VIN at the top left of the other fasteners.
Page 267: 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 the American Automobile Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better speciﬁcations.
Page 268: 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 269: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, ﬂames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
Page 270 CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself 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 271: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-88 . When ﬁlling the tank do not overﬁll by squeezing in much more fuel after the CAUTION: pump shuts off.
Page 272: 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 273 3. Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 274: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2200 L4 engine, you’ll see: 5-12...
Page 275 A. Battery F. Brake Master Cylinder B. Coolant Recovery Tank G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter C. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) H. Engine Compartment Fuse Block D. Engine Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir E. Power Steering Reservoir 5-13...
Page 276 When you open the hood on the 4300 V6 engine, you’ll see: 5-14...
Page 277: Engine Oil
A. Battery The engine oil dipstick handle on the B. Coolant Recovery Tank “VORTEC™ ” 4300 V6 C. Engine Oil Dipstick engine is a yellow ring. D. Engine Oil Fill E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. Power Steering Reservoir G.
Page 278: When To Add Engine Oil
If you have the 2200 L4 engine, the engine oil ﬁll cap is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. If you have the 4300 V6 engine, it is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 279 If you choose to perform the engine oil change service yourself, be sure the oil you use has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certiﬁed for gasoline engines.
Page 280: Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Additives As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You Don’t add anything to your oil. The recommended oils should look for and use only oils which have the API with the starburst symbol are all you will need for Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as good performance and engine protection.
Page 281 What to Do with Used Oil If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and ﬁlter every Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months — whichever unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Page 282: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 4300 V6 Engine When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter every 15,000 miles 2200 L4 Engine (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Page 283: Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Inspect the Engine Air Notice: If the air cleaner/ﬁlter is off, a backﬁre can cause a damaging engine ﬁre. And, dirt can Cleaner/Filter easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner/ﬁlter in place when To remove either engine air cleaner/ﬁlter, do the you’re driving.
Page 284: 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 285: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: The transmission dipstick handle has this symbol • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine on it. running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P).
Page 286: How To Add Fluid
How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33 . Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 287: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid Then, follow these steps: When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However, the ﬂuid in your manual transmission doesn’t require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership service department.
Page 288: When To Check And What To Use
How to Add Fluid When to Check and What to Use 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 6-33 . 1.
Page 289: Engine Coolant
How to Check and Add Fluid A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The proper ﬂuid should be added if the level does Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). • not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in •...
Page 290: What To Use
What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage warranty.
Page 291: Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 292: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Notice: Your radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly CAUTION: installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.
Page 293: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 294: 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 295: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan 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.
Page 296 When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. least up to the ADD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in...
Page 297 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, Adding only plain water to your cooling ® drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine coolant at the system can be dangerous.
Page 298 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the ADD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 299: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it ﬁrst stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 300 ® 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 5-27 for more information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 301 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, but engine cooling fan.
Page 302: 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 303: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 304: 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 • Don’t 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 damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 305: Brakes
Brakes 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 work at all. Brake Fluid So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 306: 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 307: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle has four-wheel applied. This does not mean something is wrong with disc brakes. If not, your vehicle has front disc brakes your brakes.
Page 308: Battery
Brake Adjustment Battery Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free adjust for wear. ® ACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the If you do not have four-wheel drive and your brake ®...
Page 309: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage CAUTION: If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous running down.
Page 310 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching CAUTION: each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could Using a match near a battery can cause battery damage the electrical systems.
Page 311 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote Fans or other moving engine parts can injure positive (+) terminal you badly. Keep your hands away from moving if the vehicle parts once the engine is running.
Page 312 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable at negative (-) cable to least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead the negative (-) battery, but not near engine parts that move. The terminal of the good electrical connection is just as good there, and battery.
Page 313 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 314: Rear Axle
Rear Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. When to Check and Change Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 315: Front Axle
How to Check Lubricant Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 . How to Check Lubricant To get and accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level service.
Page 316: Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller CAUTION: plug hole.
Page 317 2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up. 5. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb assembly and 4. Unplug the electrical connector. reinstall it in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise until it is tight.
Page 318: Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System 1. Open the hood. 5. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb assembly and reinstall it in the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise until it is tight. 2.
Page 319: One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown in “One-Piece Composite Headlamp System” “Two–Piece Composite Headlamp System” under Headlamps on page 5-54 . under Headlamps on page 5-54 2.
Page 320: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) 4. Turn the harness bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 5. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps 1. Remove the lens retaining screws. into place.
Page 321: Taillamps
Taillamps 3. Remove the bulb. 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the screws from the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. If equipment such as a cap or camper is installed on 3.
Page 322: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number 9006 HB4 or Halogen Headlamps 9006 LL Composite Low-Beam 9005 HB3 Composite High-Beam Tail and Stoplamps 3057 Rear Sidemarker Lamps Front Sidemarker Lamps...
Page 323 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 324: Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, Poorly maintained and improperly used tires see your GMC Warranty booklet for details. are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction.
Page 325: Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure
Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Certiﬁcation/Tire label, which is on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct inﬂation Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 326: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 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 5-65 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-68 for more information.
Page 327: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to indicators, which will which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts appear when your tires become loose after a time.
Page 328: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label. Mixing tires could cause you to lose control The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes a Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall.
Page 329: 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 330: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment representing the tire’s resistance to the generation may need to be reset.
Page 331: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. It could affect the braking and dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose or how far it’s been driven.
Page 332: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P235/75R15, P235/70R15, P235/55R16 or 31x10.50R15LT/C, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class ″S″ CAUTION: type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the drive axle tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both axles) and tighten If your vehicle has P235/75R15, P235/70R15,...
Page 333: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage accelerator pedal.
Page 334: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
1. To remove it, turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise. Remove the jack cover. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove the Removing the Spare Tire and Tools wheel blocks, jack and wheel wrench.
Page 335 Notice: To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive 3. Insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on the vehicle before the cable is restowed. an angle, into the 7. Put the spare tire near the ﬂat tire. hole in the rear bumper.
Page 336: Removing Wheel Covers
Removing Wheel Covers If you have individual wheel nut caps that cover each nut, they must be removed in order to get to the wheel Position the bent end of your hub cap removal tool nuts. Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to (shown), or the chisel end of your wheel wrench, in the remove the wheel nut caps.
Page 337 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. the Spare Tire 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the jack lift head. 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the ﬂat tire.
Page 338 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: A.
Page 339 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts ﬁt underneath the wheel well.
Page 340 CAUTION: 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. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 8. Put the nuts on by hand.
Page 341 10. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts CAUTION: ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 342: 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 343 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Pull the retainer through the wheel. 3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Page 344 Put the jack cover back on, if you have one. A. Wheel Wrench D. Bolt Location B. Bracket E. Wheel Blocks A. Bolt C. Jacking F. Nut ® B. Cover (Regular and Crew Cab Instructions (Roll G. Rubber Band C. Cover (Extended Cab) and place H.
Page 345: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when other wheels or tires. They won’t ﬁt. Keep your spare tire your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Page 346: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a •...
Page 347: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
• Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), stubborn. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine •...
Page 348: Cleaning Vinyl
Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones may have to do this more than once.
Page 349: Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Cleaning Glass Surfaces Care of Safety Belts Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a Keep belts clean and dry. liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust ﬁlms on interior glass. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-91 . CAUTION: Notice: Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches.
Page 350: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 351: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a and affect their performance. Clean the blade by period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered windshield washer solvent.
Page 352: Sheet Metal Damage
Cleaning Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not Notice: When applying a tire dressing, always take removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and...
Page 353: 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, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials surface contamination. Description Usage Removes light scratches and Cleaner Wax Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior polishing...
Page 354: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 355: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 356: 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 are provided in the cover.
Page 357 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Gages, Body Control Module, 4WD Switch, Engine Controls (VCM, Instrument Panel Cluster PCM, Transmission) Supplemental Inﬂatable Restraint Parking Lamps, Power Window Switch, Body Control Module, Front Wiper Ashtray Lamp Steering Wheel Radio Controls Steering Wheel Radio Controls Radio, Battery Headlamps Switch, Body Control Ampliﬁer...
Page 358 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located under the hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Remove the cover by turning the fastener counterclockwise.
Page 359 Fuse Usage LT TRN Left Turn Signal Rear RT TRN Right Turn Signal Rear RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps TRL PRK Trailer Park Lamps LTHDLP Left Headlamp RTHDLP Right Headlamp FRPRK Front Parking Lamps INT BAT Instrument Panel Fuse Block Feed ENG I Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAF, CAM, PURGE, VENT...
Page 360 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage STARTER Starter TRCHMSL Trailer Center High Mount Stop Light Retained Accessory Power RRDFOG Rear Defogger LD LEV Not Used Truck Body Computer OXYSEN Oxygen Sensor CRANK Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch IGN E Engine CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp MIR/LKS Mirrors, Door Locks HAZLP...
Page 361 Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Part E: Maintenance Record on page 6-35 in the index for more information. See refrigerant change label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. Capacities Application English Metric 140 Y Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft See the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 362: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities Application English Metric Automatic Transmission Drain and Reﬁll 5.0 quarts 4.7 L Differential Fluid Rear Axle 4.0 pints 1.9 L Front Axle 2.6 pints 1.2 L Air Conditioning Capacity Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.8 lbs 0.79 kg All capacities are approximate. After reﬁll, the level must be checked. All capacities are approximate.
Page 363: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Number Oil Filter *PF47 Air Cleaner Filter *A1163C PCV Valve 2200 Engine 4300 Engine *CV7696 Automatic Transmission Filter Kit **24200796 Spark Plugs *41-948 Fuel Filter *GF481 Windshield Wiper Blades Length 20 inches (51 cm) Type Trico ®...
Page 364 NOTES 5-102...
Page 365 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Four Times a Year ......6-28 Introduction ...........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-28 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-31 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Boot and Seal Inspection ......6-31 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4...
Page 366: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 367: 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 368: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service In this part are scheduled maintenance services which people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 369: Selecting The Right Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule Short Trip/City Intervals First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst). Chassis schedule to follow: Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 370: Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. 4.3L V6 Engine Filter Inspection. Automatic Transmission Service Only: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve (severe conditions only). Inspection. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Every 150 000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Replacement (4.3L V6 engine only).
Page 371: Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Short Trip/City Scheduled + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-32 . Maintenance ** Drive axle service. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33 for proper lubricant to The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles use: (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles...
Page 372 6,000 Miles (10 000 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 3 months, for leaking. (See footnote **.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Rotate tires.
Page 373 21,000 Miles (35 000 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 374 27,000 Miles (45 000 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 375 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 42,000 Miles (70 000 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 376 Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals conditions: for leaking. (See footnote **.) −...
Page 377 54,000 Miles (90 000 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 3 months, for leaking. (See footnote **.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, repack the front wheel bearings (or at each...
Page 378 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 379 75,000 Miles (125 000 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 3 months, for leaking. (See footnote **.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 380 84,000 Miles (140 000 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 3 months, for leaking. (See footnote **.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, repack the front wheel bearings (or at each...
Page 381 93,000 Miles (155 000 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 3 months, for leaking. (See footnote **.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 382: Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-32 . Maintenance ** Drive axle service. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-33 for proper lubricant to The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles use: (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles...
Page 383 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, (83 000 km). whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Rotate tires.
Page 384 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, information. (See footnote +.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control 4.3L V6 Engine Only: Replace fuel ﬁlter.
Page 385 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, information. (See footnote +.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Service.
Page 386 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, information. (See footnote +.) whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control 4.3L V6 Engine Only: Replace fuel ﬁlter.
Page 387 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, (83 000 km). whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Rotate tires.
Page 388 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, − Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control service.
Page 389 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t Change engine oil and ﬁlter (or every 12 months, changed your automatic transmission ﬂuid, change whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter.
Page 390: 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 5-27 for further details.
Page 391: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Restraint System Check longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your damp weather more frequent application may be belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages required.
Page 392: At Least Four Times A Year
At Least Four Times a Year Starter Switch Check Tailgate Lubrication Service CAUTION: Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in Part D. When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle At Least Once a Year moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 393: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying Control System Check the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
Page 394: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism parking brake. Check • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from CAUTION:...
Page 395: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance 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 396: 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 397: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada System 993294, or equivalent). Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Transmission (GM Part No.
Page 398 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part Hood Latch Rear Axle ® No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM (Locking 10950849. Do not add friction Secondary Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada Differential) modiﬁer. Latch, Pivots, 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant Spring Anchor...
Page 399: 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 400 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-36...
Page 401 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-4 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 402: Customer Assistance Information
Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with (French). the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 403 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone are committed to making sure you are completely number or write them at the following address: satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue BBB Auto Line to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
Page 404: Online Owner Center
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or all in one place. speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones The Owner Center allows you to: (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its • Get e-mail service reminders. Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583 •...
Page 405: P.o. Box
P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 Mexico, Central America and 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) (For Text Telephone Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Page 406: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Roadside Assistance Program with Disabilities GMC’s Roadside Assistance Provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC dealer or the following special services: This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be...
Page 407 Maps include points of interest and a is available to all owner/operators of GMC trucks, list of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a regardless of vehicle or mileage. list of hotels along the route that are discounted Just dial GMC Roadside Assistance at 1-800-GMC-8782 through affiliation with “Quest International.”...
Page 408: Courtesy Transportation
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be GMC has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership safety-related.
Page 409: Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a minimize your inconvenience by providing several rental vehicle you obtained, at an actual cost, up to a transportation options.
Page 410: Reporting Safety Defects
Additional Program Information Reporting Safety Defects Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is Reporting Safety Defects to the not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A United States Government separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Page 411: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172...
Page 412: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Current and Past Model Order Forms Case Unit Repair Manual Service Publications are available for current and This manual provides information on unit repair service past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
Page 413 AM ............... 3-72 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........3-73 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-17 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-32 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Anti-lock Brake System ........4-7 Vehicle ............1-65 Appearance Care ..........5-84 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-42 Care of Safety Belts ........
Page 414 Audio System(s) (cont.) Brake (cont.) Theft-Deterrent Feature ........ 3-71 System Warning Light ........3-31 Understanding Radio Reception ..... 3-72 Brakes ............5-43 Automatic Headlamp System ......3-13 Braking in Emergencies ........4-8 Automatic Transmission Check ......6-27 Braking ............4-6 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Break-In, New Vehicle ........
Page 415 Care of (cont.) Child Restraints (cont.) Your CD Player ........... 3-73 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Your CDs ........... 3-73 Outside Seat Position ....... 1-46 Cassette Tape Messages ......... 3-58 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Cassette Tape Player Service ......6-26 Front Seat Position ........
Page 416 Compact Disc Messages ....3-50, 3-60, 3-71 Compact Spare Tire ........5-83 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-14 Content Theft-Deferrent ........2-16 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Control of a Vehicle .......... 4-5 Defogging and Defrosting ......... 3-22 Coolant ............3-32 Dinghy Towing ..........4-46 Engine Temperature Gage ......
Page 417 Driving with a Trailer ........4-60 Engine (cont.) Driving ............4-27 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-33 At Night ............. 4-27 Compartment Overview ........ 5-12 City ............4-32 Coolant Heater ..........2-22 Defensive ............. 4-2 Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-32 Drunken ............
Page 418 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-73 Fuses ............5-93 Flash-To-Pass Feature ........3-7 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-93 Flat Tire, Changing ......... 5-71 Windshield Wiper ......... 5-93 Flat Tire ............5-70 Fluid ............. 5-21 Automatic Transmission ........ 5-21 Manual Transmission ........5-25 Gage ............
Page 419 Headlamps ............ 5-54 Hydraulic Clutch System Check ......6-27 Bulb Replacement ........5-54 Hydraulic Clutch ..........5-26 Electrical System ......... 5-93 Hydroplaning ..........4-31 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-54 One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps ....5-57 Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps ....5-57 Heated Seats ...........
Page 420 Instrument Panel Brightness ......3-15 LATCH System ..........1-44 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ......5-94 Child Restraints ........... 1-44 Instrument Panel ..........3-24 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Cluster ............3-24 the LATCH System ........1-46 Overview ............. 3-2 Latches, Seatback ..........
Page 421 Locks (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-8 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Rear Door Security Locks ......2-10 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ..6-4 Long Trip/Highway Deﬁnition ......6-6 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ..... 6-26 Long Trip/Highway Intervals .......
Page 422 Memory Seat ..........2-52 Online Owner Center ........7-4 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Paved Roads ..........4-14 Islands) ............7-5 Other Warning Devices ........3-5 Mirrors ............2-37 Outlet Adjustment ..........
Page 423 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..6-33 Part E - Maintenance Record ......6-35 Radiator Pressure Cap ........5-30 Passing ..........4-11, 4-60 ® Radio Messages ......3-43, 3-49, 3-56 Passlock ............2-17 Radios ............3-40 Payload ............4-51 AM-FM Radio ..........
Page 424 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation .... 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Safety Belt ............. 3-26 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Reminder Light ..........3-26 Spare Tire ..........5-75 Safety Belts ........... 5-87 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-72 Care of ............
Page 425 Seats (cont.) Sheet Metal Damage ........5-90 Rear Seat Operation ........1-9 Shift Speeds ..........2-28 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-32 Seatback Latches .......... 1-8 Shifting Out of Park (P) ........2-34 Securing a Child Restraint ........ 1-49 Short Trip/City Deﬁnition ........
Page 426 Storage ............2-47 Tires (cont.) Garment Hooks ........... 2-47 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-71 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ....5-80 Compact Spare Tire ........5-83 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 4-42 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-70 Sun Visors .............
Page 427 Transmission ..........5-21 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-21 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-92 Fluid, Manual ..........5-25 Number (VIN) ..........5-92 Up-Shift Light ..........3-30 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-92 Transportation Options ........7-9 Vehicle Personalization ........2-52 Traveling to Remote Areas ....... 4-16 Memory Seat ..........
Page 428 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-88 Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-40, 1-41 Weatherstrip Lubrication ........6-27 Why Safety Belts Work ........1-12 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ......4-58 Window Lockout ..........2-14 Weight of the Trailer ........4-55 Windows ............

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