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INTRODUCTION 1993 Sierra Owner’s Manual Welcome Thismanualwaspreparedtoacquaintyouwiththeoperationand maintenanceofyour 1993 GMCTruck or Chassis,andtoprovideimportant safetyinformation.There is alsoaGMCTruckWarrantyandOwner AssistanceInformationbooklet. In somevehicles,therecan be information manualsfromothermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipment companies. We urgeyoutoreview all thesepublicationscarefully.This will help you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation ofyourvehicle.
ImportantNotes to OwnersandDrivers . . . .AboutThisManual: Pleasekeepthismanual in yourvehicle, so it If yousellthe willbethere if youeverneeditwhenyou’reontheroad. vehicle,pleaseleavethismanual in it so the newownercanuseit. Thismanualincludesthelatestinformationatthetime it was printed. We reservetherighttomakechangesintheproductafterthattimewithout sold in Canada,substitutethename“General furthernotice.Forvehiclesfirst it appears in Motors of CanadaLimited”ForGMCTruckDivisionwhenever thismanual. . . .
Model Reference This manual covers these models.
TABLE OF CONT€NTS 1 How to Use this Manual Seat3 Safety Belts Features A Control: Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road I Service dl Appearance $ 6 -ustomer Assistance lnformation TO212 iv
Section 0 I 2 3 4 5 This section tells you how to use your manual and safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. includes This section tells you how to use your seats and safety properly. belts This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
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How To Use This Manual A Manypeople read theirowner’smanualfrombeginning to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controlsforyourvehicle. In thismanual,you’ll find thatpicturesandwords work together to explain things quickly. INDEX: A good place to look forwhatyouneed is theIndex in backof the manual. It’s analphabeticallist of allthat’s in themanual,andthepage numberwhereyou’ll find it.
How To Use This Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols You willfindanumberofsafetycautionsinthisbook.Weuseyellowand theword CAUTION totellyouaboutthingsthatcouldhurtyouifyouwere ignore the warning. Thesemeanthereissomethingthatcouldhurtyou to or otherpeople. is. Thenwe tellyou Intheyellowcautionarea, we tellyouwhatthehazard If what to do tohelpavoid or reducethehazard.Pleasereadthesecautions. you don’t, you or otherscouldbehurt. a slashthroughitinthisbook.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in thisbookyouwillfindthesebluenotices: I ?se mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. Inthebluenoticearea,we tell youaboutsomethingthatcandamageyour vehicle.Manytimes,thisdamagewouldnotbecoveredbyyourwarranty,and itcouldbecostly.Butthenoticewill tell youwhatto do tohelpavoidthe damage. Whenyoureadothermanuals,youmightseeCAUTIONandNOTICE warnings in differentcolorsor in differentwords.
How To Use This Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
These symbols have to do with your lights: Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Heao'lighr High Beam Hazard Warning Flasher I pt #O 0 L Parking 1.ight.
How To Use This Manual s These symbols are used on warning lights in your vehicle: 1Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System BRAKE I Fuel SHIFT RELEASE Parking Brake Release Brake Engine Oil Pressure Shift Light Low Coolant Here are some other symbols you may see: I I Fuse I Hood Release Lighter Horn PO594 0-6
Seats & Safety Belts . Section Hereyou’llfindinformationabouttheseats in yourvehicleandhow to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts . Seats and Seat Controls ...................................................................................... 1-2 1-2 Front Seats ........................................................................................................ 1-5 Head Restraints ...................................................
Seats & Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls Thissectiontellsyouaboutthe seats-how to adjustthem,and anddown. It alsotellsyouaboutrecliningfrontseatbacksandhead restraints. fold them up Front Seats Manual Front Seat 1 Youcan losecontrol of thevehicle if youtrytoadjustamanual driver’sseatwhilethevehicleismoving.Thesuddenmovement couldstartleandconfuse you,ormakeyoupusha pedalwhenyou don’twantto.Adjust thedriver’sseatonlywhenthevehicle is not moving.
Power Seat r: ! ' K2365 If yourvehiclehasapowerseatonthedriver'sside,youcanadjust thisswitchatthefront of theseat. it with Reclining Front Seatback (Bucket or Split Bench Seat) PO191 To adjusttheseatback, lift thefront of thislever. If yourvehiclehasaneasy entryseat,yourpassengerseatbackleverwill be slightlylarger,butwillwork to locktheseatbackwhereyouwantit.Pull thesameway.Releasethelever to anuprightposition.
Seats & Safety Belts Don’thave a seatbackreclined if yourvehicle is moving. I AN101020 Sitting in a reclined positiin when your vehicle is in motion can. be 4 dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job whenyou’rereclinedlikethis. Ir I The shoulder belt can’t do itsjobbecauseitwon’t be against your body. Instead,it will be in front of you. In a crashyou could go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lapbeltcan’t do its job either.
Head Restraints I AN102016 Slide the head restraint up or to the top of yourears. Thispositionreducesthechance down so that the top oftherestraint is closest of a neckinjury in a crash. Seatback Latches (Full Bench Seat) I I K2106 The front seatback folds forward to letyouaccesstherear forth freely,unlessyoucometo seatbackwillmovebackand Thenitwilllock in place. 1-5 of the cab. Your a suddenstop.
Seats & Safety Belts IfyouhaveaFourDoorModel,yourfrontseatbackisdesignednot to fold forward.Access to therear of thecabisavailablebyusingthereardoors. There’sonetimetheseatbackmaynot fold withoutsomehelpfromyou. If thishappens, That’s if your vehicleisparkedgoingdownafairlysteephill. lift thislatch.Thentheseatback pushtheseatbacktowardtherearasyou will fold forward.Thelatchmustbedownfortheseat to workproperly.
Seatback Latches (Reclining Split Bench and Reclining Bucket Seats) PO191 Thefrontseatbackfoldsforwardtoletyouaccesstherear of thecab. To foldtheseatbackforward,liftthislever. Ifyourvehiclehasapassenger sideeasyentryseat,yourseatbackleverwillbeslightlylarger,butwillwork thesame way. Liftthefront of theleverandtheseatbackwillfoldforward. To returntheseatbacktotheuprightposition,justpushtheseatback rearwarduntil it latches.
Seats & Safety Belts Easy Entry Seat (Extended Cab Only) K2406 Therightfrontbucketseatortherightsideofthe 40/60 splitbenchseat yourvehiclehasaneasyentryfeature.Thismakesiteasytogetinandout of the rear seat. of of thelever,locatedattheside To operatetheseatpushdownontherear of theseat.When you do,theseatbackwillmovefullyforwardandtheseat bottomwillrelease.Justpullorpushtheseatforwarduntilitstops.
- Rear Seats - Rear Folding Seat (Extended Cab Models) ' ' I PO491 Theextendedcabmayhavearearfoldingseatwhichcanbefoldeddown formoreseatingspace. To usetheseat,pulltheentireseatforwarduntil it isflat.Pullforwardon the, RELEASE lever,undertheright-handsideoftheseatcushion.Pushthe seatbackrearwarduntilitlatches. After pushing the seatback upright into position, pull the seatback forward to makesureitislocked.
Seats & Safety Belts Rear Seatback Latch (Except Bench With Armrest) K2106 Therearseatbackcanbefoldedforwardtoletyoureachthearea Yourseatbackwillmoveback andforthfreely,unlessyoucome stop.Then,itwilllockintoplace. behind it. to asudden There’s onetimetheseatback may not fold withoutsomehelpfromyou. That’s if yourvehicleisparkedgoingdownafairlysteephill.Ifthishappens, lift thislatch.Thentheseatback pushtheseatbacktowardtherearasyou will fold forward.Thelatchmustbedownfortheseattoworkproperly.
To fold aseatbackforward, pull thisleverupand fold theseatbackforward. To return the seatback to theuprightposition,justpushtheseatback rearwarduntil it latches. Afterreturningtheseatbacktoitsuprightposition,pulltheseatbackforward to makesure it islocked. I * I If theseatbackisn’tlocked, it could move forward in asuddenstop or crash.Thatcouldcauseinjury to thepersonsittingthere.Always pressrearwardontheseatbackto be sure it is locked.
Seats & Safety Belts AM110001 This figure lights up when you turn the key to RUN or START whenyour safetybeltisn’tbuckled,andyou’llhearabuzzerortone,too.It’sthe remindertobuckleup.InmanystatesandCanadianprovinces,thelawsays They work. towearsafetybelts.Here’swhy: You neverknowifyou’llbeinacrash.Ifyoudohaveacrash,youdon’t know if it will be abadone. A fewcrashesareverymild.Inthem,youwon’tgethurteven if you’renot so serious,likebeinghitbyatrain, buckledup.
AM11 001 8A1 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in oronanything, you go asfastas it goes. For example, if thebike is going 10 mph (16 kmlh), so isthechild.Whenthebikehitsthe block, it stops.
Seats & Safety Belts AMI AM1 15004 Take thesimplest“vehicle.”Supposeit’sjustaseat on it. on wheels. Put someone a L AM115005 Getituptospeed.Then stop the“vehicle.”Theriderdoesn’t 1-14 stop.
d AM115006 Thepersonkeepsgoinguntilstopped ... couldbethewindshield by something. In arealvehicle,it m AM115007 ortheinstrumentpanel .
Seats & Safety Belts i 1 AM115008 or the safety belts! Withsafetybelts,youslowdownasthevehicledoes.Yougetmoretime stop. You stopovermoredistance,andyourstrongestbonestaketheforces. That’s why safetybeltsmakesuchgoodsense. to Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-and the Answers Q: Won’t I betrapped in thevehicleafter an accident if I’mwearing a safetybelt? A: You could be-whetheryou’rewearinga safetybelt or not.Butyoucan if you’reupsidedown.
Q: If I’magooddriver, wearsafetybelts? and I never drive farfrom home, why should I A: Youmay beanexcellentdriver, but if you’re in anaccident thatisn’tyourfault-youandyourpassengerscanbehurt.Being driverdoesn’tprotectyoufromthingsbeyondyourcontrol,suchasbad drivers. - evenone a good thegreatest Mostaccidentsoccurwithin 25 miles (40 km)ofhome.And numberof seriousinjuriesanddeathsoccuratspeeds of lessthan 40 mph (65 km/h). Safetybeltsareforeveryone.
Seats & Safety Belts How To Wear Safety Belts Properry Adults Thispartisonlyforpeople * \ of adultsize. Therearespecialthings to knowaboutsafetybeltsandchildren.And therearedifferentrulesforbabiesandsmallerchildren. If a child will beridinginyourvehicle,seethepartafterthisone,called “Children.”Followtheserulesforeveryone’sprotection. I First,you’llwanttoknowwhichrestraintsystemsyourvehiclehas.We’llstart withthedriverposition. Driver Position Thispartdescribesthedriver’srestraintsystem.
I I I I I AM120007 Thedriverhasalap-shoulderbelt.Here’show to wearitproperly. 1. Close andlockthedoor. 2. Adjusttheseat(toseehow,see“Seats” up straight. in theIndex) so youcansit II I’ 3. Pickupthelatchplateand pull thebeltacrossyou.Onsomemodels youmayhear a clickingsoundastheshoulderbeltispulledoutor when releasedbackintothe cover. This istheshoulderbelttension reducingfeatureoperatingproperly.Don’tletthebeltgettwisted. 4. Pushthelatchplateintothebuckleuntil it clicks.
Seats & Safety Belts If thebeltisn’tlongenough,see“SafetyBeltExtender” section. at theend of this Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupwardoroutward wouldbeable to unbuckleitquickly if youeverhadto. so you Thelappart of the belt should be low and snug on the hips, just touching to thestrongpelvicbones.And thethighs. In acrash,thisappliesforce If youslidunder it, thebelt you’d be lesslikely to slideunderthelapbelt. wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen.Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal injuries.
Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in thewrongplace. CAUTION I A You canbeseriouslyinjured if yourbelt is buckled in thewrong go upoveryourabdomen. placelikethis. In acrash,thebeltwould The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic. bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest vou. Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is over an af"nreSt.
Seats & Safety Belts Youcanbe seriouslyinjured if yourbeltgoesoveranarmrestlike too high. In acrash,youcanslide this.Thebeltwouldbemuch underthebelt.Thebeltforcewouldthenbeappliedattheabdomen, not atthepelvicbones,andthatcouldcauseseriousorfatalinjuries. Be surethebeltgoesunderthearmrests. Q: What’s wrong with this? 8 bt u r AM125001 A: Theshoulderbelt is wornunder the arm. It should be worn overthe shoulder at all times. I You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear theshoulder belt under your arm.
Q: What's wrong with this? 8 tl - 1 AM125002 A: Thebelt is twistedacrossthe body. I-, You can be seriouslyinjuredbyatwistedbelt. In acrash,you wouldn'thavethe full width of thebelttospreadimpactforces. beltistwisted,make it straight so it canworkproperly,oraskyour dealerto fix it. If a AN120123 To unlatchthebelt,justpush back out of the way. the button on thebuckle.
Seats & Safety Belts Beforeyouclosethedoor, be surethebelt is out of theway. If youslam thedooronit,youcandamageboththebeltandyourvehicle. Safety Be/t Use During Pregnancy Safetybeltsworkforeveryone,includingpregnantwomen.Like all occupants, if theydon’twearsafetybelts. they are more likely to be seriously injured A pregnantwomanshouldwearalap-shoulderbelt if at all possible.Thelap portionshouldbewornaslow as possiblethroughoutthepregnancy.
Right Passenger Position (Pickup Models) Right Front,Passenger Posltbn (€Mended Cab and Four Door ModeS) The right front passenger’s safety belt works the samewayas safety belt. See “Driver- Position,” earlier in this section. the driver’s When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let -it go back all the way and start again.
Seats & Safety Belts Center Passenger Positions (Except Extended Cab Rear Seat) K2128 If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. Center Passenger Position (Front Seats) Center Passenger Position (Four Door Models Rear Seat) I AN1450sJ When you sit in thecenterseatingposition, you havealapsafetybelt,which hasnoretractor. To makethebeltlonger, tilt thelatchplateandpull it alongthe belt.
To makethe belt shorter,pull its freeendasshownuntilthe Buckle, position and release lap-shoulder belt. it thesamewayasthelap belt issnug: part of a If the belt isn'tlongenough,see"SafetyBeltExtender"attheend section. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.
Seats & Safety Belts I To makethebeltlonger, tilt thelatchplateandpull it alongthebelt. To makethebeltshorter,pullitsfreeendasshownuntilthebeltissnug. Buckle, position and release lap-shoulder belt. it thesamewayas the lap part of If the belt isn’tlongenough,see“SafetyBeltExtender”attheend section. Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupward would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.
.$ 1 Rear Seat Passengers [Extended Cab and Four Door Modek) I It'sveryimportantforrearseatpassengers to buckle up!Accident statistics' d show that nnbelted' people in the rear seat are hurt- more often in crashes ' than those who are wearhg safety 'belts.. .I -4 7w . I C Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be. thrown out -of the vehicle in w a crash. And they can stri'ke. others iri the vehicle who are wearing safety 8 -belts.
Seafs & Safety Belts i AN147025 1. Pickupthelatchplateandpullthebeltacrossyou,Don’tletitget twisted. 2. Pushthelatchplateintothebuckleuntil it clicks. If thebeltstopsbefore it reachesthebuckle,tiltthelatchplateand keeppullinguntilyoucanbuckleit. If thebeltisnotlongenough, this section. see “SafetyBeltExtender”attheendof Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupwardoroutward youwouldbeabletounbuckle it quickly if youeverhadto.
A AN147096 To makethe lap parttight,pulldown as youpullupontheshoulderpart. on thebuckleend of thebelt 3 AM147008 The lap part of thebeltshouldbelowandsnug on thehips, just touching to thestrongpelvicbones.And thethighs. In acrash,thisappliesforce If you slid under it, thebelt you’dbelesslikely to slideunderthelapbelt. wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen.Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt should goovertheshoulderandacrossthechest. to takebeltrestrainingforces.
Seats & Safety Belts 1 CAUTION I Youcan be seriouslyhurt if yourshoulderbelt is too loose. In a crashyouwouldmoveforward too much,whichcouldincreaseinjury. body. The shoulder belt shouldfitagainstyour AN147030 Tounlatchthebelt, just pushthebuttononthebuckle. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Four Door) K2145 Lap-Shoulder Belt Thepositionsnext wearoneproperly. to thewindowshavelap-shoulderbelts.
AN147126 1. Pickupthelatchplateand twisted. pull thebeltacrossyou.Don’t let it get 2. Push the latch plate into thebuckleuntil it clicks.Whenthelap pulledout all the way, itwilllock. and start again. If it does, let itgoback If the belt isnotlongenough,see“SafetyBeltExtender’’attheendof section. Makesurethereleasebuttononthebucklefacesupwardoroutward wouldbeable to unbuckle it quickly if youeverhad to.
Seats & Safety Belts AM147008 Thelappart of thebeltshouldbe low andsnug on thehips,justtouching thethighs.Inacrash,thisappliesforcetothestrongpelvicbones.And you’dbelesslikelytoslideunderthelapbelt. If you slidunderit,thebelt wouldapplyforceatyourabdomen.Thiscouldcauseseriousorevenfatal go overtheshoulderandacrossthechest. injuries.Theshoulderbeltshould Theseparts of thebodyarebestabletotakebeltrestrainingforces. Thesafetybeltlocksonly if there’sasuddenstoporacrash. - loose.
AN1 471 27 To unlatchthebelt,justpushthebuttononthebuckle. Children AN150033 Everyone in a vehicleneedsprotection!Thatincludesinfantsand all children smallerthanadultsize.Infact, the lawineverystateandCanadianprovince sayschildrenuptosomeagemustberestrainedwhile in a vehicle.
Seats & Safety Belts Smaiier Children and Babies I CAUTION Smallerchildrenandbabiesshouldalwaysberestrained in achild or infantrestraint.Theinstructionsfortherestraint will saywhetheritis A veryyoungchild’shipbones therighttypeandsizeforyourchild. aresosmallthataregularbeltmightnotstaylowonthehips,asit should.Instead,thebeltwilllikelybeoverthechild’sabdomen. In a crashthebeltwouldapplyforcerightonthechild’sabdomen,which couldcauseserious or fatalinjuries.
A , Ll .-.w!vm P AN1 50031R1 Child Restraints Besure to follow the instructions for the restraint. Youmay find these instructionsontherestraintitself or in abooklet, or both.Theserestraints usethebeltsysteminyourvehicle,butthechildalsohas to besecured withintherestrainttohelpreducethechanceofpersonalinjury.The how instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you to do that.
Seats & Safety Belts I CAUTION Anunsecuredchildrestraintcanmovearound in acollision or sudden L stopandinjurepeople in thevehicle.Besure to properlysecureany childrestraint in your vehicle-even whennochild is in it. Top Strap AN1 55001 If your child restrainthasatopstrap, it mustbeanchored. If youneed to GM dealertoput it in for you. If haveananchorinstalled,youcanaskyour youwantto installananchoryourself,yourdealercan tell youhow to do it.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (Extended Cab) 1 K2145 You’ll beusingthelap-shoulderbelt.Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap if the child restrainthasone. 1. Puttherestraintontheseat. restraint. 2. Securethechild Follow theinstructionsforthechild in thechildrestraintastheinstructions say. AM160150 3. Pull out thevehicle’ssafetybelt.Makethebelt as longaspossibleby tilting thelatch plate andpulling it alongthebelt.
Seats & Safety Belts 4. Runthelappartthroughoraroundtherestraint.Thechildrestraint if theshoulderbeltwould go in front instructionswillshowyouhow.See of thechild’sfaceorneck. If so, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you’llbeable to unbuckle it quickly if youeverneed to. -I AN 160144 6. To tightenthebelt, pull upontheshoulderbeltwhile you pushdownon of thebelt is pulledout all thechildrestraint.Makesurethebuckleend the way. AN1 60146 7.
To removethe child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it goback all the way. The safety belt willmovefreelyagainandbereadyto work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position (Four Door) K2145 You’llbeusingthelap-shoulderbelt.Seetheearlierpartaboutthetopstrap if the child restrainthasone. 1. Puttherestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthe child restraint. 2. Secure the child inthe child restraint astheinstructionssay. 3.
Seats & Safety Belts AN160133 5. Pull therest of thelapbeltallthe lock. AN160114 wayout of theretractortosetthe AN160115 6. To tightenthebelt,feedthelapbeltbackintotheretractorwhileyou pushdownonthechildrestraint.
AN160081 7. Pushandpullthe secure. child restraint in differentdirections to besureit To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethevehicle’ssafetybeltandlet go backalltheway.Thesafetybeltwillmovefreelyagainandbeready work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (Except Extended Cab Rear Seat) is it to K212 Whenyousecurea child restraintin a centerseatingpositionyou’llbeusing if the child restraint has the lap belt.
1. Makethebeltaslongaspossibleby alongthebelt. tilting thelatchplateandpulling it ANI 63029 2. Puttherestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthechild restraint. 3. Securethechildinthe child restraintastheinstructionssay. 4. Runthevehicle’ssafetybeltthrough or aroundtherestraint.The restraintinstructionswillshowyouhow. child .. AN1 63030 5. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupward so you’llbeabletounbuckleitquickly if youeverneed 1-44 or outward, to.
6. To tightenthebelt,pullitsfreeendwhileyoupushdownonthechild restraint. 7. Pushandpullthechildrestraintindifferentdirectionstobesureit is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and in buckle it again.Thensee if it issecure. If it isn’t,securetherestraint a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for thei r advice. To removethechildrestraint,justunbucklethevehicle’ssafetybelt. ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Seats dk Safety Belts 1. Make lthebelt as long aspossibleby along the belt. tilting thelatchplateandpulling it I AN16301 2. Puttherestraintontheseat.Followtheinstructionsforthe restraint. 3. Securethechild in thechildrestraintastheinstructions child say. 4. Runthevehicle’ssafety belt through or aroundtherestraint.Thechild restraint instructions will showyouhow. AN1 63030 5. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupward so you’llbeable to unbuckle it quickly if youeverneedto.
6. To tightenthebelt,pullitsfreeendwhileyoupushdownonthe restraint. child 7. Pushandpullthe child restraintindifferentdirections tobesure it is secure. If the child restraintisn’tsecure,turnthelatchplateoverand buckle it again.Thensee if it issecure. If it isn’t,securetherestraintin a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint makerfor their advice. It will be To removethe child restraint,justunbucklethevehicle’ssafetybelt. child passenger.
Seats & Safety Belts AN165013 4. Bucklethebelt.Makesurethereleasebuttonfacesupwardoroutward, so you'll beable to unbuckle it quickly if youeverneed to. 5. Pulltherest lock. of thelapbelt all the wayoutoftheretractor to set the AN1 65123 AN1 65015 6. To tighten the belt, feedthe lap beltback into theretractorwhileyou pushdown on thechildrestraint.
7. Pushandpullthechildrestraintindifferentdirections secure. to besureitis To removethechildrestraint,unbucklethevehicle'ssafetybeltandlet backalltheway. Thesafetybeltwillmovefreelyagainandbeready foranadultorlargerchildpassenger. it go to work 9.. j 2- . I 5.. : 8 '.
,eats & Safety Belts Larger Children AM170054Rl Children whohaveoutgrownchildrestraintsshouldwearthevehicle'ssafety to awindow so the child belts. If youhavethechoice,achildshouldsitnext can wearalap-shoulderbeltandgettheadditionalrestraintashoulderbelt if they are canprovide.Accidentstatisticsshowthatchildrenaresafer to usethesafetybeltsproperly. restrained in the rearseat.Buttheyneed Children whoaren't buckled up can bethrown out in acrash.
Childrenwhoaren’tbuckledupcanstrikeotherpeoplewhoare. I 1 AM1 70055 * Never do this. ‘b I 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.
Seats & Safety Belts AM170056 I CAUTION Never do this. Hereachildissitting in aseatthathasalap-shoulderbelt,butthe If thechild wearsthebelt in this shoulderpartisbehindthechild. way, inacrashthechildmightslideunderthebelt.Thebelt’sforce wouldthenbeappliedrightonthechild’sabdomen.Thatcould causeserious or fatalinjuries. Whereverthechildsits,thelapportion of thebeltshouldbeworn snugonthehips,andjusttouchingthechild’sthighs.Thisapplies to thechild’spelvicbonesinacrash.
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’vehadacrash,doyouneednewbelts? After averyminorcollision,nothingmaybenecessary.Butifthebeltswere stretched,astheywouldbeifwornduringamoreseverecrash,thenyou neednewbelts. If beltsarecut or damaged,replacethem.Collisiondamagealsomaymean youwillhave to havesafetybeltpartsliketheretractorreplacedor if thebeltwasn’tbeingusedatthetime anchoragelocationsrepaired-even of the collision. Q: What’s wrong with this? I APl25004 A: Thebelt is torn.
Seats & Safety Belts .. A A c .A Themodelnumber on thereplacementbeltmustbelisted youwant to replace.
Featums & Controls Section Hereyoucanlearnaboutthemanystandardandoptionalfeatures on your . Alsoexplainedare vehicle.andinformationonstarting.shifting.andbraking if everything is the instrumentpanelandthewarningsystemsthattellyou if you have a problem . working properly-and what to do Forexplanation of vehicle symbols in thissection.refer Symbols” in Section 0. to “Vehicle Keys ....................................................................................................................... 2-3 ..
Featums & Contmls Parking Brake ...................................................................................................... 2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ......................................................................... 2-33 ................................................................................................... Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ...................................................... Four-wheel Drive .................................................
Keys x I I K2192 1 CAUTION 1 Leavingyoungchildrenin a vehiclewiththeignitionkey is dangerous formanyreasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. Theycouldoperatepowerwindowsorothercontrolsorevenmakethe . r~ 3. Don'tleavethekeysinavehiclewithsmallchildren. !-I? K5127 The ignition keys are for the ignition only.
Featurres & Controls 1 K5316 The door keys are for the doors and all other locks.
1 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. t you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lo your keys inside. You may evenhave to damage your veh +* in. So besureyouhaveextrakev m Your Doors and How They Work Side Doors To openthedoorfromtheoutside,pullthehandle open. up andpullthedoor i To openthedoorfromtheinside, door open.
Features & Controls Door Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. *- -.&&e; g&sr'!G,, .. L. _I.." L . 7.. ssengers-especiallychildren-caneasilyopenthe doors and fa1 $%$out. Whena door is locked, thInsidehandle \ l't OD( it. 13+AFyOutsi' s caneasily e-L-!r thro I an unlocKed aoor wnen youslow -* e&%or stop your vehicle. ,--? ;: .+ x, -- Thismaynotbe so obvious:You increasethechance of being thrownout of thevehicle in acrash if the doors aren'tlocked.
- .. - K2209 To unlockthedoor, slide thelever up. Power Door Locks (Option) Pressthebottom of thepowerdoorlockswitchmarked LOCK, oneitherfront UNLOCK to door,tolock all thedoors at once.Presstheswitchmarked unlock all thedoorsatonce. on eachdoorworks Onfour-doormodels,thereardoorpowerlockswitch all of the doors-that’sa safety onlythatdoor’slock.Itwon’tlock(orunlock) feature. Leaving Your Vehicle If youareleavingthevehicle,takeyourkeys,openyourdoorandsetthe locksfromtheinside.
Features & Controls Tailgate I. K2232 You canopenthetailgatebyliftinguponitshandlewhilepullingthetailgate towardyou. To shutthetailgate, firmly pushitaway Whenyouputthetailgatebackup, latches securely. from you into thelatch.
Ifyouhaveaquick-release tailgate itcanberemoved 1. Raisingthe tailgate slightlyandremoving 2. Lift the tailgate at the rightsideand Reversetheaboveprocedure by: both retainingcables. pull itoutattheleftside. to reinstall.Makesurethetailgate is secure. Then Vehicletheftisa big business,especially in somecities.Althoughyour vehiclehasanumber of theft deterrent features, weknow that nothing we put onitcanmake it impossibletosteal. However, thereare ways youcan help.
Features & Controls New Vehicle “Bmak-Rn99 1 NOTICE Jr modernvehicledoesn’tneedanelaborate“break-in.”Butitwill perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keepyourspeedat (804 km). 55 mph (88 kmlh)orlessforthefirst Don’tdriveatanyonespeed-fastorslow-forthefirst (804 km).Don’tmake full-throttle starts. 500 miles 500 miles Avoidmakinghardstopsforthefirst 200 miles (322 km)or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in.
LOCK: Thispositionlocksyourignition,steeringwheelandtransmission.It’s a theft deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignitionisturned to LOCK. Off: This position lets you turn off theenginebutstillturnthesteeringwheel. in motionwhiletheengineis off (for UseOff if youmusthaveyourvehicle example, if yourvehicleisbeingpushed). Run: Thisisthepositionfordriving. Start: This starts your engine.
Features & Controls A Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,turningthekeyto LOCK will lock 3 steeringcolumnandresult in a loss of abilitytosteerthe vehicle.Thiscouldcauseacollision.Ifyouneedtoturntheengine off while thevehicleismoving,turnthekeyonlyto OFF. Don’tmove thekey-‘?aseleverwhilethevehicleis mc IQ. To Remove the Key Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,turnthekey to the LOCK positionwhile pressingthe keyreleaseleverdown.Keepingyourfingeronthelever, pull the key straight out.
2. Don’tpushtheacceleratorpedalbeforestartingyourengine. othervehiclesyoumightneedtodothis,butbecause computersystems,youdon’t. In some ofyourvehicle’s 3. Turnyourignitionkeyto Start. Whentheenginestarts,letgoofthe key.The idlespeedwillgodownasyourenginegetswarm. Holding your key in Start forlongerthan 15 secondsat a timewillcaus m your batterytobedrainedmuchsooner.Andthe:essiveheal damageyourstartermotor. 4. If itdoesn’tstartrightaway,holdyourkey in Start.
Features & Don’ttry to shift to P (Park) if your vehicle is moving. If youdo, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle stopped. is m ManualTransmission Shift your gear selector to neutral and hold the clutch pedal to the floor whilestartingtheengine. Your vehiclewon’tstart if theclutchpedalis notallthewaydown-that’s a safety feature. 2. Don’tpushtheacceleratorpedalbeforestartingyourengine.
Whentheenginestarts,letgoofthekeyandacceleratorpedal. 1 Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injectionsystemoperates.Beforeaddingelectricalequipment,checkwith yourdealer.Ifyoudon’t,yourenginemight not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this Manu; that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index. .
Featums & Controls ManualTransmission: Moveyourshiftlever to neutraland hold the clutch pedal to thefloor while starting the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all -the way down-that's a safety feature. 2. Turnyourignitionkey - to Run.Don't turn it to Start. LUUk I 3. Presstheacceleratorpedalallthewaydownandthenrelease it. Withtheignition in Run, the GLOW PLUGSlightwillcomeon.This means that part of yourengine is being warmed up for better starting.
Whenyourengineiscold,let it runforafewminutesbeforeyoumoveyour vehicle.Thislets oil pressurebuild up.Yourenginewillsoundlouderwhen it's cold. - NOTIP If you're not in an idling vehicleand the engine overheats,youwouldn't there to see the coolant temperature gage. This could damage your in vour vehicle. hicle. Don't let vourenainerunwhenyou'renot Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine) Thefollowingtipswillhelpyougetgoodstarting in cold weather.
CAUTION Pluggingthecordintoanungroundedoutletcouldcauseanelectrical shock. Also, thewrongkind of extensioncordcouldoverheatand causeafire. You couldbeseriouslyinjured.Plugthecordintoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If thecordwon’treach, 15 useaheavy-dutythree-prongextensioncordratedforatleast amps. 1 NOTICE 1 Afteryou’veusedtheblockheater,besure to storethecordin manneritwas,tohelpkeepitawayfrommovingengineparts. don’t, it could be tornanddamaged.
. If the light. doesn’t go off, wait a few seconds, then try staiting your engine again. And, see your dealer as soon as you- can for a starting system check. If the light comes on and then goes out and you know your batteries are charged,butyourenginestillwon’tstart,yourvehicleneedsservice. If your batteries don’t have enough .charge intheIndex. to start ,your engine, see “Battery” Be sure you have the right oil for your engine, and that you’ve changed the be harder oil at thepropertimes.
Features & Controls To use the block heater: 1. Turnofftheengine. 2. Openthehoodandunwraptheelectricalcord. 3. Plug it intoanormal,grounded110-voltoutlet. ! Pluggingthecordintoanungroundedoutletcouldcause an electrical shock. Also, thewrongextensioncordcouldoverheatandcausea fire. You could be seriouslyinjured.Plugthecordintoaproperly groundedthree-prong110-voltoutlet. If thecord won’treach,usea heavy-dutythree-prongextensioncordratedforatleast 15 amps.
Automatic lLansmission K2362 There are several different positions for your gear lever. P (Park) Thislocksyourrearwheels.It’sthebestposition enginebecauseyourvehiclecan’tmoveeasily. * Itisdangerous to getoutofyourvehicle in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset. to usewhenyoustartyour if theshiftleverisnotfully Your vehiclecanroll. Don’tleaveyourvehiclewhentheengineisrunningunlessyouhave to.If youhavelefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmove To be sureyourvehicle suddenly.Youorotherscouldbeinjured.
Featums & Contmls R (Reverse) Usethisgeartobackup. Shifting to R (Reverse)whileyourvehicle is moving forward could damage is stopped. yourtransmission.Shift to R (Reverse)onlyafteryourvehicle I b 1 damagingyourtransmission,see Snow” in theIndex. N (Neutral) “If Yo$reStuck: In Sand,Mud, Ice or In thisposition,yourenginedoesn’tconnectwiththewheels. To restartwhen you’realreadymoving,use N (Neutral)only. Also, use N (Neutral)whenyour vehicleisbeingtowed.
D (ThirdGear) D when Thisislike OD, butyounevergointoOverdrive.Youshoulduse towingatrailer,carrying a heavyload,drivingonsteephills,orforoff-road driving. 2 (Second Gear) Thispositiongivesyoumorepowerbutlowerfueleconomy. You canuse 2 onhills. It canhelpcontrolyourspeed as you godownsteepmountain roads,butthenyouwouldalsowant to useyourbrakes off and on. If youmanuallyselect 2, thetransmission will drive in second gear.
Features & Controls FivemSpeed Manual lZransmission (Without Low Gear) I K2220 This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to operate your transmission: K2386 1 (FirstGear)-Presstheclutchpedalandshiftinto 1. Then,slowlylet up ontheclutchpedalasyoupresstheacceleratorpedal. You canshiftinto 1 whenyou’regoinglessthan 20 mph (32 kmlh). If you’vecome to acompletestopandit’shardtoshiftinto 1, putthe shiftleverinNeutralandletupontheclutch.Presstheclutchpedal 1. backdown.
2 (SecondGear)-Press theclutchpedalas youletuponthe accelerator pedal andshiftinto 2. Then,slowlyletupontheclutch pedalasyoupresstheacceleratorpedal. 3, 4 and 5 (Third,FourthandFifth Gears)-Shift into 3, 4 and 5 the samewayyou dofor 2. Slowlylet upon theclutchpedal as youpress theacceleratorpedal. To Stop -Let upontheacceleratorpedalandpress the brakepedal. Just beforethevehiclestops, press the clutch pedalandthebrakepedal,and shift to Neutral.
This is yourshiftpattern.Here’show to operateyourtransmission: I IC2287 L (LowGear)(OverdriveFive-SpeedTransmissionOnly)-Press the L. Then,slowlyletupontheclutch pedal as clutchpedalandshiftinto L onlywhen thevehicle youpresstheacceleratorpedal.Shiftinto L at excessive speedisbelow 5 mph (8 km/h). If youtrytoshiftinto L position until vehiclespeeds,theshiftleverwillnotmoveintothe vehiclespeedisreduced. L isintendedforheavyloadsand driving.
To Stop-Letupontheacceleratorpedalandpressthebrakepedal.Just before thevehiclestops, press theclutchpedalandthebrakepedal,and shift to N (Neutral). N (Neutral)-Use thispositionwhenyoustartoridleyourengine. R (Reverse)-To backup,press the clutchpedalandshift into R. Let upon theclutchpedalslowlywhilepressingtheacceleratorpedal. Ifyou shiftfrom OD into R, theshiftlevermustfirstbeplaced in the N (Neutral)position centeredbetween 2 and 3 prior to shifting into R.
Features & Controls Four-Wheel-DriveVehiclesOnly: If yourvehiclehasfour-wheeldriveandis equippedwithamanualtransmission,disregardtheshiftlightwhenthe transfercaseis in 4 LOW. Shift Speeds-Manual Transmission This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. MANUALTRANSMISSIONRECOMMENDEDSHIFTSPEED IN MPH(KMIH) Engine and VIN AccelerationShiftSpeed CruiseShiftSpeed Trans.
Parking Brake K2221 To set the parking brake: Hold theregularbrakepedaldownwith yourright foot. Pushdownthe foot. If theignition is on,thebrakesystem parkingbrakepedalwithyourleft on. warninglightwillcome To release the parking brake: Hold theregularbrakepedaldown.Pullthelevermarked RELEASE. Driving with the parking brakeoncancauseyourrearbrakes ’‘ You may have to replace them, and you also da other your vehicle. to overheat. of p; If you are onahill: See“ParkingonHills” wheels. in the Index.
Features & Controls Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure If youhave a 3500 HD Model,itisrecommendedthatthepropshaftmounted parkingbrakebeburnished aspartofthenewvehiclebreakin.Theparking brake will workbestafter it hasbeenburnishedfollowingtheseinstructions. Make 10 stops,usingtheparkingbrakefootpedal,from20mph(32km/h) about 2 112 miles (4 km)apart. In betweenstops,drivethevehicleat mph(32kmlh). 20 Torque Lock Theparkingbrakeshouldbesetfirstwheneverleavingthedriver’sseat.
Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal downwithyourright foot andsettheparking brake. 2. Move the shiftlever into the P (Park) position likethis: Pull thelevertowardyou. - - ~- w KL" Move the leverup as faras it will go. 3. If youhavefour-wheeldrive, gear-not in N (Neutral). be surethetransfercase is in adrive 4. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the keyandtake it with you. If youcanwalkaway vehiclewith the ignitionkey in yourhand,yourvehicleisin 2-31 from your P (Park).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) I CAUTION A It can bedangeroustoleaveyourvehiclewiththeenginerunning. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset. 1 1 P Ifyouhaveafour-wheeldrivewithamanualtransfercaseshiftlever andyourtransfercase is in N (Neutral),yourvehiclewillbefreeto P (Park). So besurethetransfer roll,even if yourshiftleverisin N (Neutral).
Parking Over Things That Burn I& 8 ' A I -*! -- - AM220008 CAUTION A Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts underyour vehicle and ignite.Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or ol r things that can burn.
Featums & Contds Engine Exhaust d th. . Y t hr--- 'xhaust coming in - if: - Your exhaust system sounds strange or Your vehicle sets rusty underneath. * Your vehicle was damaged in acollision. - - Your vehiclewasdamagedwhen debris. road road or over driving over high points Repairs weren't done correctly. on . I k iii$!, -.n , .! .*: .'. 3.:*-; -' : Your vehicle or exhaustsystemhad . . : ..:--.
Running Your Engine While You% Parked [Automatic mansmission) It’s betternot to parkwiththeenginerunning.But aresomethings to know. if youeverhave to, here 1 CAUTION I ‘ Idlingtheenginewiththeairsystemcontrol off couldallow jangerous exhaustintoyourvehicle.(SeetheearlierCautionunder ‘EngineExhaust”.) ~**A ~ :-E.:i ?*; !.<..~5;:.:.; c,$+ -: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ = Also, Idling in a closed-in place can deadly let oxide (CO) ntoyourvehicle,even if thefanswitchisatthehighestsetting.One is a garage.
Features & Contmls Four-Wheel Drive CAUTION I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever -is not Your vehicle can fully in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset. roll. Don’t leave your vehiclewhentheengine is runningunlessyou ‘move have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can suddenly.You or -others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’tmove,evenwhenyou’reon fairlylevelground,always set your to P (Park).
Transfer Case PO276 Thetransfercaseshiftlever is onthefloortotherightofthedriver.Usethis lever to shiftintoand out of four-wheeldrive.
Featwes & Contmk The front axle portion of the indicatordiagram will light up whenyoushiftinto lighting is four-wheeldrive. A slightdelaybetweenshiftingandtheindicator’s up, or if the front axle light does not go normal. If the indicator does not light out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. to theright of Whenyourheadlightsorparkinglightsareon,rotatethedial your headlight switch up to brighten, or down to dim,your transfer case indicator light.
Wheneveryouareinfourwheel-drive, the rearwheelanti-lockbrakesystem doesnotoperate.Theregularbrakesystemoperatesnormally.Whenyou shiftbackintotwo-wheeldrive, the anti-lockbrakesystemwilloperate. Windows To openyourmanualwindows,turnthehandcrank lower your side door windows. on eachdoor to raiseor the controlsare on each of theside Ifyouhavetheoptionalpowerwindows, doors. The driver's door hasaswitch for thepassengerwindowsaswell. Your powerwindowswillworkwhentheignitionhasbeenturned to ACC or Run.
Features & ContmIs Sliding Rear Window r I I K2230 Your vehicle mayhaveaslidingrearwindow. To openthewindow, pull the driver’sside of thelatchforwardand move it towardthepassengerside. Slidethe windowopen.Whenyou closethewindows,hookthelatchonthe passengersidewindowandpressthedriver’ssiderearwardfirmly.Besure thelatchcatches. Swing-Out Windows (Extended Cab) K2231 If your vehicle has rear swing-out windows, just unlatch them at their clasps and push out ontheglass to openthem.
Horn I I' c E, K2319 To soundthehorn,pressthepadwiththehornsymbolonit.Thepadis locatedinthecenter of thesteeringwheel. Tilt Wheel (Option) K2185 A tiltsteeringwheelallowsyoutoadjustthesteeringwheelbeforeyoudrive. You canalsoraiseit to thehighestleveltogiveyourlegsmoreroomwhen youexitandenterthevehicle.
Features & ContrOrs To tiltthe wheel, holdthesteeringwheeland pull thelever.Movethe steeringwheelto a comfortablelevel,thenreleasethelever to lock thewheel in place.
Turn Signa/ and Lane Change Indicator ( I Theturnsignalhastwoupward(forRight)andtwodownward(forLeft) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or alanechange. To signalaturn,move the leverallthewayup finished,theleverwillreturnautomatically. or down.Whenthe A greenarrowontheinstrumentpanelwillflash or lanechange. in the direction of the turn turn is or lowertheleveruntilthegreenarrow To signalalanechange,justraise starts to flash. Hold it there until youcompleteyourlanechange.
Features & Controls beamlightswithfoglampsatalltimes,orthatheadlightsbeturnedon In addition,mostjurisdictions wheneveryoumustuseyourwindshieldwipers. prohibitdrivingsolelywithparkinglights,especiallyatdawnordusk.Itis recommendedthatyoucheckwithyourownstateorprovincialhighway authorityforapplicablelightingregulations. Headight High-Low Beam K2242 To changetheheadlightsfromlowbeamtohighorhightolow,pulltheturn it. Whenthehighbeams signalleverallthewaytowardyou.Thenrelease on theinstrumentpanelalsowillbeon.
Features & Controls Windshield Washer I K2246 At thetop of the multifunction lever there’s a paddle marked with the windshield washersymbol and PUSH. To spraywasherfluidonthe windshield,pushthepaddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop speed. or return to yourpreset I CAUTION Drivingwithoutwasherfluidcanbedangerous. A badmud splashcanblockyourvision.You couldhitanothervehicle or go off theroad.Checkyourwasherfluidleveloften. vision.
I Whenusingconcentratedwasher instructions for adding water. flui ’ follow the manufacturer’s Don’tmixwaterwithready-to-usewasherfluid.Watercancausethe fluid tank and other parts solution to freeze and damage your washer cleanaswell aswasher of thewashersystem. Also, water dc;n’t fluid. Fill yourwasher fluid tankonly 314 fullwhenit’sverycold.This if it is completely allows for expansion, which could damage the tank full. Don’tuseradiatorantifreeze in yourwindshieldwasher.
Features & Contmls I CruiseControlcanbedangerouswhereyoucan’tsafelydriveat asteadyspeed. So don’tuseyourCruiseControlonwinding roadsor inheavytraffic. CruiseControlcanbedangerousonslipperyroads.Onsuch roads,fastchangesintiretractioncancauseneedlesswheel spinning,andyoucouldlosecontrol.Don’tuseCruiseControl onslipperyroads. - To Set Cruise Control K2248 MovetheCruiseswitchto ON. I CAUTION I 6 If youleaveyourCruiseControlswitchonwhenyou’renotusing .
To Resume a Set Speed SupposeyousetyourCruiseControlatadesiredspeedandthenyouapply thebrake.This, of course,shutsofftheCruiseControl.Butyoudon’tneed 25 mph (40 kmlh) ormore,youcan toreset it. Onceyou’regoingabout movetheCruiseswitch from ON to RIA forabouthalfasecond. I K224 You’llgorightbackuptoyourchosenspeedandstaythere. I r4 1 If youholdtheswitchat R/A longerthanhalfasecond,thevehicle willkeepgoingfasteruntilyoureleasetheswitchorapplythebrake.
.Featurns & Controls I To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two waystogo to a higher speed.Here’s the first: 1. Usetheacceleratorpedaltoget to thehigherspeed. K2207 2. Pushthebuttonattheend of thelever,thenreleasethebuttonandthe accelerator pedal. You’llnowcruiseatthehigherspeed. Here’s the Second Way to go to a higher speed: 1. MovetheCruiseswitchfrom ON to WA. Hold it thereuntilyougetup to thespeedyouwant,andthenreleasetheswitch. 2.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control 1 K2260 1. Push in the button attheend of theleveruntilyoureachthelower speedyouwant,thenreleaseit. 2. To slowdown in verysmallamounts,pushthe halfsecond.Eachtimeyoudothis,you’llgo button forlessthan a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Usetheacceleratorpedal to increaseyourspeed.Whenyoutakeyourfoot off thepedal,yourvehiclewillslowdown to theCruiseControlspeedyou earlier.
Features & Confmls To Get Out of Cruise Control I K2206 Thereareseveralways to turn off the Cruise Control: 1. Steplightlyonthebrakepedal manualtransmission OR; 2. MovetheCruiseswitch orpushtheclutchpedal, to OFF.
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting Your lightswitchesareontheleftside ofyour instrumentpanel.
Pushtherightside lights. of theswitchwiththe 0 symbolon it to turn off your off switch to adjustinteriorlights.Turningthe Turnthe dial attherightofthe dial all thewayup turns on theinteriorlights. You canswitchyourheadlightsfromhightolowbeambypullingontheturn signal/highbeamlever. A circuitbreakerprotectsyourheadlights. If youhaveanelectricaloverload, off. Haveyourheadlightwiringchecked yourheadlightswillflickeronand right away if this happens.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada Only) K2318 Ifyourvehiclewasfirstsold,whennew, in Canada,youwillhavethislighton theinstrumentpanel.ItgoesonwhenevertheDaytimeRunningLightsareon. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) TheCanadianFederalGovernmenthasdecidedthat“DaytimeRunning Lights” (DRL) areausefulfeature, in that DRL canmakeyourvehiclemore visible to pedestriansandotherdriversduringdaylighthours.DRLare requiredonnewvehiclessold in Canada.
Features & Contmls Dome Lights Thedomelightswillcomeonwhenyouopenthesidedoors.Youcanalso turnthedomelightsonbyturningtheinteriorlightdimmerdialalltheway upuntil it clicks. K2360 Ifyouhaveafourdoormodel,youcanuse thedomelampswitch,located belowtheheadlightswitch,tosetthedomelamps to comeonautomatically of theswitchmarked orremain off. To turnthelightsoff,justpresstheside OFF. To returnthelightstoautomaticoperation,pressthesidemarked AUTO.
Reading Lights i I -9 LL I I K2252 If yourvehiclehasreadinglights,pressthebarnexttothelightto off. light on.Pressthebaragaintoturnthelight turn the I F K2161 If yourvehiclehasanoverheadconsolewithreadinglights,theycanbe swiveledtopoint in thedirectionyou want. To turn thelight on, pressthe on it.Pressthe button next to thelightwiththemasterlightingswitchsymbol buttonagain to turn thelight off.
Features & Controls Cargo Lamp To turnyouroptionalcargolampon,pushtheside of theswitchwiththe cargolampsymbolonit.Theswitchisbelowthemainlightswitch.The for thecargo lamp towork. domelightmustbeon Underhood Reel Light K2255 Youmayhave anunderhoodreellight. If youdo it is locatedinsidethe it asa enginecompartmentonthepassengersidefender.Youcanuse flashlight.
pull thelightout.Thecord To usethelight, pull upontheleverand unreelasyou pull thelight. will K2253 Whenyouaredoneusingthelight,reelthecordbackintothehousingby turningthehandle.Then,slidethelightintotheholder.Press lever to lock the lightintotheholder. PUSH onthe Mirrors K2256 inside Mirror Pushor pull the tabunderthemirror youafterdark.
Features & Controls Outside Mirrors K2295 Adjustyouroutsidemirrors so youcanjustseetheside ofyourvehicle,and of objectsbehindyou.Somemirrorscanbefoldedinto haveaclearview enternarrowdoorways. Convex Outside Mirror Your rightsidemirrormaybeconvex. youcanseemorefromthedriver’sseat. A convexmirror’ssurfaceiscurved If youaren’tusedtoaconvexmirror, you canhitanothervehicle convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away thantheyreallyare.
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors K2168 Ifyouhaveelectricmirrors,theycanbeadjusted to pointwhereyouwant frominsidethevehicle.Selectthemirrorbymovingthecenter of theswitch, to R rightor L left.Then,adjustthe locatedonthedriver'sdoorarmrest, mirroranglebypressingtheouterarrowsontheswitchuntilthemirroris it. adjustedwhereyouwant Sun Visors To block out glare, you canswing dowr7 thevisors. You canalsoswingthem side windows.
Featumes & Controls PO284 Somevisorshaveanextenderontheinsideedge.Whenthevisor pull the extender out for extra glare coverage at the front or side. Somevisorshavemirrorswithlights.Themirrorlightswillcome lift the mirror cover. is down, on when you Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays PO286 To use the'lighter,push popbackbyitself. it inallthe way, andlet go.
Don'tholdacigarettelighter in withyourhandwhile it isheating.Ifyou it's do, it won't be able to back away from the heating element when To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front To removetherearashtrays, tabsandpull. of it. if youhavethem,pressdownontheinside If youdo, Don't put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays. cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them onfire,causingdamage.
Features & Controls Center Floor Console K2229 Your vehiclemayhaveaconsolecompartmentbetweenthebucketseats. To openit,justsqueezethebuttonsonbothsides of thekeyhole,andpullup. Useyourroundkey to lockthiscompartment.Yourconsole alsoincludesa handyplacetoholdcups. PO192 Your consolealsohas a cupholderthatslidesout,forthebackseat passengers to use.
Cup Holder I PB002 If yourvehiclehasafull or splitbenchseat,youmayhaveacupholder attachedtotheinstrumentpanel. To usethecupholder,pullthehandleandslidethecupholdertrayoutuntil To closethecup itstops.Then,letthecupholderswingdownintoposition. holder, lift the front and slide the tray all the way in. Center Overhead Console PO222 Your vehiclemayhaveanoverheadconsole. inside it.
Features & Contmls e PO057 If youhaveagaragedooropener,thefrontoverheadcompartmentcanbe used to conveniently store the opener. To installthegaragedooropener,first openthecompartmentdoorbypressingthereleasebuttonforward. loop patch.Press it firmlyto Peel theprotectivebackingfromthehookand the back ofyourgaragedooropener, as close to the center of the opener as possible. PO058 Center the garage door opener activation button over the console andpresstheopenerfirmlyintoplace.
PO059 Usethepegsinsidethecompartmentdoor to makesurethe button onthe compartmentdoorwillcontactthecontrolbuttononthegaragedooropener. Add onepegatatimeuntilthegaragedooropeneroperateswiththe compartmentdoorclosed,whenyoupushthe button marked PUSH. PO223 Thecenteroverheadcompartmentcanbeused to convenientlystoreyour button locatedatthe sunglasses. To openthecompartment,presstherelease rear of thecompartmentdoor.
Features & Contmls Y K2147 Therearoverheadcompartmentcanbeused to storeasmallitem,likea book. To openthecompartment,pressthereleasebuttonlocatedattherear of thecompartmentdoor. Other Storage Compartments R K2238 Somevehicleshavestorageareasintheinstrumentpanel.Usethesespaces foritems such as gloves or small books.
I I H K2241 Somevehicleshaveastorageareabehindtheseat. K2269 Somemodelshaveastoragepocketoneach of thefrontdoors. usethepocket to storeavariety of smallitems.
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Features & Contmls Instrument CIuster Your instrumentcluster is designedtoletyouknowataglancehowyour vehicleisrunning.You’llknowhowfastyou’regoing,abouthowmuchfuel youhaveandmanyotherthingsyou’llneedtoknowtodrivesafelyand economically. Tachometer Cluster If youhavethetachometercluster,itlooksdifferentbutwilltellyou of displayingyour everythingthestandardclusterdoes,withtheaddition enginesrevolutionsperminute(rpm).
onthedriver’sdoor wasinstalled. to showthe old mileagereadingwhenthenewodometer Trip Odometer 1 K2323 Thetripodometercantellyouhowfaryourvehiclehasbeendrivensince to zero. youlastsetthetripodometer To resetthetripodometer,fullypresstheresetbuttonlocatednearthe readout. If theresetbuttonisnotfullypressed,thetripodometermaynot allthewayback to zero. If it doesn’t,youmayhavetopressthereset buttonagain to resetthereadouttozero.
Features & Controls Tachometer If youhaveatachometer,itdisplaystheenginespeedinrevolutionsper minute(rpm). If youhavetheSportPerformanceModel(RPO readingwillgo to 6,000 RPM. 'II Do notoperatetheenginewiththetachometer damagec' be could parts or other engine B4U), yourtachometer I in theredarea,your Damage to yourengineorvehiclecausedbyoperatingtheengine red area isn't covered by your vehiclewarranty.
you know they’re working. If you are familiar.with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is _a problemwithoneofyour vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you knowwhenthere’s a problem with your vehicle. Whenoneofthewarninglightscomesonandstaysonwhenyouare driving,orwhenoneofthegagesshowstheremaybeaproblem,checkthe section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice.
Features & Controls thatthepedal ishardertopush.Or,thepedalmaygoclosertothefloor. maytakelonger to stop. If thelightisstillon,havethevehicletowedfor service.(See“TowingYourVehicle”intheIndex.) It CAUTION * Your brakesystemmaynotbeworkingproperly if thebrakewarning lightison.Drivingwiththebrakewarninglightoncanleadtoan accident. If thelight is still onafteryou’vepulled off theroadand stoppedcarefully,have +hq vehicletowedforservice.
GLOW PLUGS Light I GLOW PLUGS K2337 Yourdieselenginehasaspecialstartingsystem.Aninstrumentpanel GLOW PLUGS lighttellsyouwhentheengineisready to be started. It isatthe upperright of yourcluster.Formoredetails,see“StartingYourDiesel Engine”intheIndex. Low Coolant Warning Light LOW K2327 If youhaveadieselengine,youhavealowcoolantwarninglight. If thislight low oncoolantandtheenginemayoverheat.
Features & Controls “EngineCoolant’’intheIndexandhaveyourvehicleservicedassoon you can. as Charging System Light K2328 Theredchargingsystemlight is locatedattheupperrighthandcorner of yourinstrumentcluster. It shouldcomeonbrieflywhenyouturnonthe ignition,beforestarting the engine,asacheck to showyou it is working. go out. If it stayson,orcomeson Aftertheenginestarts,thelightshould whileyouaredriving,youmayhaveaproblemwithyourelectricalcharging system.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) I SERVICE EF_'31NE SOON K2329 A computermonitorsoperation ofyourfuel, ignition,andemissioncontrol systems.Thislightshouldcomeonwhentheignitionisonbuttheengineis notrunning,as a check to showyou it isworking.If it doesnotcomeonat all,have it fixedright away. If itstayson,orcomesonwhileyouaredriving, thecomputerisindicatingthatyouhave a problem. You shouldtakeyour vehicleinforservicesoon.
Features & Controls CHECK GAGES Light Thislight will comeonbrieflywhenyouarestartingtheengine. If thelight a problemwith comesonandstays on whileyouaredriving,itcouldindicate if theyare in thewarning yourvehicle.Checkyourvariousgagestosee zones. K2330 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Indicator Light (Canada On/y) -I K2318 If yourvehiclewasfirst sold, whennew, inCanada,you will havethisgreen lightontheinstrumentpanel.Itwilllight,justabovethespeedometer, whenevertheDaytimeRunningLightsareon.
SHlFT Indicator Light I K2317 Thislight,withtheSHlFTlarrowsymbol,isattheleftside of theinstrument clusteronsomevehicleswithmanualtransmissions.Depending on your particularmodel,yourvehiclemaynothavethislight.TheSHIFTindicator lightwillhelpyougetthebestfueleconomy.See“ShiftLight”or“Shift Speeds-VehiclesWithoutShiftLight”inthissectionformoreinformation. Headlight High Beam Indicator Light -4 K2331 Thislightwiththebluehighbeamsymbolisontheleftside of the instrumentcluster.
Features & Contmls beamheadlights.Formoredetailsabouthighbeams,see“Headlight High-LowBeamChanger”earlier in thissection. Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator K2444 Theselights,withthegreenarrows,are oneachside of theinstrument you signala turn or lane cluster.Thesignalindicatorwillcomeonwhenever change.
Gages Fuel Gage Standard Cluster, Gas Standard Clusfer, Diesel ADED FUEL ONLY DtESEL FUEL ONLY n Tachometer Cluster, Tachometer Gas Cluster, Diesel UNtE FUEL EL a I K2333 Thefuelgage,whentheignition is on,tellsyouabouthowmuchfuelyou haveleftinyourtank.Thegagewillfirstindicateemptybeforeyouareout as soonaspossible.
Features & Controls Listedarefoursituationsyoumayexperiencewithyourfuelgage: off beforethegagereads Atthegasstation,thefuelpumpshuts full. Ittakesalittlemoreorlessfuelto fill upthanthefuelgageindicated. it Forexample,thegagemayhaveindicatedthetankwashalffull,but actuallytookalittlemoreorlessthanhalfthetank'scapacityto fill the tank. Thegagemovesalittlewhenyouturnacornerorspeedup. Thegagedoesn't go backtoemptywhenyouturnofftheignition. None of theseindicateaproblemwiththefuelgage.
Oil Pressure Gage Standard Cluster, Gas Standard Cluster, Diesel 60 K2335 Tachometer Cluster, Gas Tachometer Cluster, Diesel The oil pressuregageshowstheengineoilpressure in psi (poundsper squareinch)whentheengineisrunning.Canadianvehiclesindicatepressure inkPa(kilopascals).Oilpressuremayvarywithenginespeed,outside temperatureand oil viscosity,butreadingsabovethelowpressurezone indicatethenormaloperatingrange.
Features & Controls A reading in thelowpressurezonemaybecaused by adangerouslylowoil levelorotherproblemcausinglow oil pressure.Checkyour oil assoon as possible. bnu I IUIY + Don’tkeepdriving if the oil pressureis low. If you do, yourengine canbecome so hot that it catchesonfire. You or others could be burned.Checkyour oil assoon as possibleandhaveyourvehicle serviced. I NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected not covered by yourwarranty.
. You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If off allunnecessaryaccessories,andhavethevehicle youmustdrive,turn servicedassoonaspossible. Camper Wiring Harness The optional 5-wire harness is stored in’ the front stake pocket on the driver’s side of’ the bed. The harness has no connector, and should be wired by a qualified electrical service person. It must be routed out ofyourvehicle and securely attached so that it won’t be pulled or rubbed while you’re using it.
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Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Section ? Inthissection you’ll findout how to operatethecomfortcontrolandaudio systemsofferedwithyourvehicle.Besure to readabouttheparticularsystem supplied with your vehicle. Forexplanation of vehicle symbols in thissecrlon, reTerto “Vehicle Symbols” in Section 0. Comfort Control System ....................................................................................... 3-2 Flow-Through Ventilation System ................................................................
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Comfort Control System Flow-Through Ventilation System K2302 Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside will flow ofyour vehicle whenit is moving.Withthesidewindowsclosed,air into the front air inlet grilles, through the vehicle and out the rear air exhaust valves.Outsideairwillalsoenterthevehiclewhentheheaterorthe air conditioningfanisrunning.
Air Vents I I K2315 You will find airventsinthecenterand on thesides of yourinstrument panel. You canmovetheventstodirecttheflow ofair,or closethevents altogether.Whenyoucloseavent, it willincreasethe flow of aircomingout ofany ventsthatareopen. If yourvehicledoesnothaveairconditioning,thereareairventsbelowthe it. Usethe instrumentpanel.Eachventhasahandlewithaventsymbolon handle to openandclosethevent.
Comfort Conhvls & Audio Systems Heating System (Without Air Conditioning) K2441 If your vehicledoesnothaveairconditioning,thisiswhatyourheating systemwill look like. Fan Knob Theknobontherighthasfourpositions. toward (t). To decreasetheairflow,turn To increasetheairflow,turnit it toward (-). Temperature Lever Thebottomlever lets youselectthetemperature of theairflowingintoyour (t) forwarmerair.Movetheleverleft vehicle.Movetheleverrighttoward toward (-) forcoolerair.
Heater Output Optional Engine Block Heater Ifyourengine is equippedwithanoptionalengineblockheater,youcanuse it during initial start-up in cold weather(20”F, -8”C, orlower) to helpheatthe passengercompartmentfaster.Becauseanengineblockheaterwarmsthe enginecoolant,yourvehicle’sheatingsystemcanprovidesomeheatassoon asyoustarttheengine. it takesforthe Theuse of anengineblockheateralsoreducesthetime engine to reachnormaloperatingtemperature,andshortensthetime it takes theheater to reach full output.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Whenyoufirstturnonyourvehicle’sairconditioning,openthewindowsto clearthevehicleofhotair. K2313 Yoursystemhas alighteddisplayshowingeachsystemwhen it isoperating. Duringnormaloperation,allthelightswon’tcomeonatthesametime.Only theonesdisplayingthecurrentsettingswilllight. System Controls NC Button:Pressthebuttonmarked NC toturnyourairconditioneronand off. The NC symbolwilllightonyourdisplayandairwillcomeoutofyour LOW. dashboardvents.
Right Button Defrost(Top): Presshere to operatethedefroster.Heatedaircomesout nearthewindshield. You canuse it to helpclear fog or iceonyour windshield. Heater (Bottom): Presshere,andheatedaircomesoutnearthefloor.This setting is bestforpassengercomfort in cold weather. Theairflowcanbeblendedbetweenthetwopositions. To blendbetween positions,presstheside of thebuttonshowingtheareawhereyouwouldlike moreairflow.Thesystemwillautomaticallybegin to blendtowardtheposition SAME side of chosen.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems i Rear Window Defogger You cantell if yourvehiclehasthisoptionbylookingattherearwindow. youseelinesrunningacrosstheglass,youhaveit.Thes'earethewires whichheatyourwindow. For best results, clear the window ofasmuchsnow If or ice as possible first. To turn on the rearwindowdefogger, find theswitchmarked REAR DEFOG onyourinstrumentpanel,justbelowtheheatersystem.
Audio Systems Your Delco@audiosystemhasbeendesigned to operateeasilyandgive years of listeningpleasure.Butyouwillgetthemostenjoymentout of it, if youacquaintyourselfwith it first.FindoutwhatyourDelco@systemcando andhowtooperateallitscontrols, to besureyou’regettingthemostout of it. theadvancedengineeringthatwentinto Hearingdamagefrom loud noise is almostundetectableuntil it is too late. Your hearingcanadapttohighervolumesofsound.Soundthat seemsnormalcanbe loud andharmful to yourhearing.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM Stereo ThismeanstheDelco@systemcanreceiveC-QUAM@stereobroadcasts. to producestereo, ManyAM stationsaroundthecountryuseC-QUAM@ thoughsomedonot.(C-QUAM@ is aregisteredtrademark of Motorola,Inc.). If yourDelco@systemcangetC-QUAM?your “STEREO” lightwillcomeon whenyou’rereceivingit. How to Operate Your AM ETWRadio I 2 . 3 4 . K2186 To Play the Radio Pressthe PWR-VOL-TONE knob to switchtheradioonand does two other things: It controlsthevolume.The rotated clockwise.
Pushbuttons Thefivepushbuttonsletyoureturntofavoritestations.Just: Tuneinthestationyouwant. Pressthe SET button. (SET appearsinthe seconds). VF displayforafew Within 5 seconds,pressone of thefivepushbuttonstostorethestation. Wheneveryoupressthatbutton,thepresetstationwillreturn. How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck PO200 To Play the Radio Presstheamber PWR button toswitchtheradioonand off. VOL Controlsthevolume.Pressing decreasesvolume.
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems andbottombuttonsadjuststhefrontandrearspeakervolume,orfade.The relativebalanceandfadeadjustmentsareshown on the VFdisplay. TUNE Pressthe (t) toincreasefrequencyand (-) to decreasefrequency. AM/FM PushtogetAMorFM. SEEK Pressthe SEEK button to make thereceiverseek,andstopat,thenext higher available station. SCAN Pressthe SCAN button to makethereceiverscan,andmomentarilypauseat allavailablestations.
BASS Push (t)to hearmorebass. Push (-) to hearlessbass. If astationis weakandnoisy, Adjustthesebuttons to giveapleasingsound. justreduce TREB to lesseninterference. Cassette Deck ...................... ...... .. - .,~, ........ ._L-.~ j__-. ...... .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... ............. . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............-I. IX_r" ....
Comfort Contmls & Audio Systems Ifatape is insertedwithside “1” (or “A”)up,thenthe uparrowmeansthat “2” thatsideisbeingplayed.Likewise,adownarrowwouldindicatethatside (or “B”) hadbeenselected.Theplayerwillautomaticallyswitch to theother side of thetapewhenthefirstsideends. EJECT To removethetapeorstopthetapeandswitch button. to radio,pressthe EJCT How to Operate Your AM-FM Stereo Audio System and Cassette Deck with Equalizer PO199 To Play the Radio Presstheamber PWR button to switchtheradioonand off.
TUNE To tune in radiostations,pushthe decreasefrequency. (t) to increasefrequencyand (-) to A MIFM Push to get AM orFM. SEEK Pressthe SEEK button to makethereceiverseek,andstopat,thenext higher available station. SCAN Pressthe SCAN button to makethereceiverscan,andmomentarilypause at,allavailablestations. SCAN willappear in the VF displaywhilethe SCAN again to cancelthescanmode receiver is in thescanmode.Press and hold the currentstation. Pushbuttons Thesixpushbuttonsletyoureturn to favoritestations.
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AmSt The AmSt buttonisjustbelowthe PWR button.Pushthis whenyou tune to anAM stationthatbroadcastsinstereo. Your STEREO light will comeon whenyou’rereceiving AM stereo. If youpush AmSt andthereisnomore if youdon’t noise, it meansthestationisweak.You’llhearthestationbetter use AmSt. Justpushthe AmSt buttonagaintocancelstereo. NOTE: YourDelcosystemmaybeable to receiveC-QUAM@stereo broadcasts. ManyAMstationsaroundthecountryuseC-QUAM@toproduce of Motorola stereo,thoughsomedonot.
Press (+) to emphasizeafrequency,press (-) to de-emphasizeit.It’sbest to beginwith all thecontrolsinthemiddleposition,thenadjusteachcontrol VF displayforrelativeemphasis. asyoulike.Observethe Cr02 Thisbuttonsetstapebias.When playing highbiaschrome or metaltapes, on). When playingstandard press Cr02 (thelightinthebuttonwillcome tapes,press the buttonagain(thelightwill go out). PROG To gofromoneside of thetape to theother,pressthe PROG button.
Comfort Contrors & Audio Systems Care of Your Cassette Tape PIayer A tapeplayerthatisnotcleanedregularlycancausereducedsoundquality, ruinedcassettes, or adamagedmechanism.Cassettetapesshouldbestored in theircasesawayfromcontaminants,directsunlight,andextremeheat. theyaren't,theymaynotoperateproperlyorcausefailureofthetapeplayer. If or after 15 hours of Your tapeplayershouldbecleanedregularlyeachmonth use.Ifyounoticeareduction in soundquality,tryaknowngoodcassette to is atfault.
Your Driving and the Road . Hereyou’ll find informationaboutdrivingdifferentkinds ofroadsand in varying weather conditions . We’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. Road Signs ............................................................................................................ 4-3 Defensive Driving ................................................................................................ 4-10 Drunken Driving .......................................................................
Parking on Hills ................................................................................................... 4-49 Winter Driving ...................................................................................................... 4-52 ................................................................................................... 4-55 Power Winches.................................................................................................... 4-62 Power Take-Off ........................
-11 Road Signs Therbadsignsyouseeeverywherearecodedbycolor,shapeandsymbols. It’s a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic chance to read it. meaning or intent of the sign even before you have a . Color of Road Signs . . ? ._ ).+.A; * , f .: -:,x :;:,s:.:;. . . pIill ,3+-.),, ,%>.F<< : 1’’ ,:. p.*w: I-$.*. . , . - .., . .. ._ - I, % ’ ’ ” .’$.,-, ,..i-,. .-c . , ”.,&.-” . . e-’. .. . \ , . . . :<: . I I I AM402001 RED means STOP. It mayalso i..
Your Driving and the Road LOW SHOULDER WORKERS AHEAD FLAGGER AHEAD I AM40200 ORANGE indicatesroadconstruction ormaintenance.You’llwant to slow downwhen youseeanorangesign, as part of theroadmaybeclosed off or torn up.And there may beworkersandmaintenancevehiclesaround, too. II EX11 1 EAST WES AM402008 GREEN isused to guidethedriver.Greensignsmayindicateupcoming freewayexitsor show the direction you should turn to reachaparticular place.
,.\ CANOEING SWIMMING AM402006 BROWN signspointoutrecreationareasorpoints interest. of historicorcultural Shape of Road Signs The shape of thesign will tell yousomething, too. A TOPA L A AM402007 AnOCTAGONAL(eight-sided)signmeans letters, 4-5 STOP.
Your Driving and the Road AM4020d ADIAMOND-shapedsignisawarning of somethingahead-forexample, the soft shoulder,or a narrow end of adividedhighway,acurve,steephill, bridge. I I AM402009 A TRIANGLEpointeddownward,indicatesYIELD. It assignstheright-of-way to traffic on certainapproaches to anintersection. ATRIANGULAR signalsoisusedontwolaneroadstoindicatea NO PASSINGZONE. This sign will be on theleftside of theroadway.
't KEEP RIGHT LEFT OR THROUGH RIGHT TURN ONLY AM402011 RECTANGULAR (square or oblong)signs showspeedlimits,parking to cities. regulations,givedirections,andsuchinformationasdistances Symbols on Road Sjgns AM402012 Therearemanyinternationalroadsigns in usetoday. Thebasicmessage of many of thesesigns is in pictures or graphicsymbols. A picturewithinacirclewithadiagonal line acrossitshowswhatNOTto do.
Your Driving and the Road Traffic Lights AM402014 We’re all familiarwithtrafficlightsorstoplights.Often,greenarrowsare being used in thelightsforimprovedtrafficcontrol.Onsomemultilaneroads, greenarrowslightup,indicatingthattraffic in one or morelanescanmoveor makeaturn.Greenarrowsdon’tmean“gonomatterwhat.”You’ll still need of way to pedestriansand to proceedwithcaution,yieldingtheright sometimes to other vehicles. Sometrafficlightsalsouse turningonred.
Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE AM40201 6 Pavementmarkingsadd to traffic signs and signals. They give information to driverswithouttakingattentionfromtheroadway. A solidyellowlineonyour side of theroadorlanemeans“don’tcross.” Your Own Signals Driverssignal to others, too. It’s notonlymorepolite,it’ssafer to letother driversknowwhatyouaredoing.And in someplacesthelawrequiresdriver signals. Turn andlanechangesignals: changelanes.
Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Thebestadviceanyonecangiveaboutdrivingis:Drivedefensively. Pleasestartwithaveryimportantsafetydevice (See“SafetyBelts” in theIndex.) in yourvehicle:Buckleup, Defensivedrivingreallymeans“bereadyforanything.”Oncitystreets, roads,orfreeways, it means“alwaysexpecttheunexpected.’’ rural Assumethatpedestriansorotherdriversaregoingtobecarelessandmake do. Bereadyfortheirmistakes. mistakes.
Drunken Driving Deathandinjuryassociatedwithdrinkinganddriving is anationaltragedy.It’s the numberonecontributor to thehighway death toll, claiming thousands of victimseveryyear.Alcoholtakesawaythreethingsthatanyoneneeds to drive a vehicle: Judgment MuscularCoordination Vision Policerecordsshowthathalf of allmotorvehicle-relateddeathsinvolve alcohol-adriver,apassengerorsomeoneelse,suchasapedestrian,had beendrinking. In mostcases,thesedeathsaretheresult ofsomeonewho was drinkinganddriving.
Your Driving and the Road Ir , ..- I AM407001 According to theAmericanMedicalAssociation,a180-pound(82kg)person (355 ml) bottles of beerinanhourwill end up whodrinksthree12-ounce withaBAC ofabout0.06percent.ThepersonwouldreachthesameBAC if bydrinkingthree4-ounce(120 ml)glassesofwineorthreemixeddrinks eachhad 1-112ounces (45 ml) of aliquorlikewhiskey,ginorvodka. It’s the amountofalcoholthatcounts.
that.TheBACwillbeover 0.10 percentafterthree to sixdrinks(inone it dependsonhowmuchalcohol is inthe hour). Of course,aswe’veseen, drinks,andhowquicklythepersondrinksthem. Butit’sveryimportant to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well 0.10 percent.Researchshowsthatthedrivingskills ofmany belowaBACof peopleareimpaired at aBACapproaching 0.05 percent,andthattheeffects 0,05 percent. are worseatnight.
Your Driving and the Road Control of a Vehicle Youhavethreesystemsthatmakeyour vehicle gowhereyouwant it to go. All threesystemshave Theyarethebrakes,thesteeringandtheaccelerator. to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. AM409002 Sometimes,aswhenyou’redrivingonsnoworice,it’seasytoaskmoreof thosecontrolsystemsthanthetiresandroadcanprovide.Thatmeansyou can lose control of yourvehicle. Braking Brakingactioninvolves perceptiontime and reaction time.
Mostdriverstreattheirbrakeswithcare.Some,however,overwork brakingsystemwithpoordrivinghabits. the Avoidneedlessheavybraking.Somepeopledrive in spurts-heavy accelerationfollowed byheavybraking-rather than keepingpacewith to cool traffic.Thisis a mistake.Yourbrakesmaynothavetime if you do a betweenhardstops. Your brakeswillwearoutmuchfaster lot ofheavybraking. Don’t“ride”thebrakesbylettingyourleftfootrestlightlyonthebrake pedalwhiledriving.
If you keep pace with the traffic and alllow realieti~following dbtances, ‘you unnecessary braking.. That means better brakin’g. and will eliminate a lot .of longer brake life; ,* If yourengineever stops while-you’redriving,brakenormally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, tht$ pedal may get harder to. .push down. If your- engine stops, you wil still have some power $rake,assist But you wil use it when you brake.
c AM415016 Asyou brake,yourcomputerkeepsreceivingupdatesonrearwheelspeed andcontrolsbrakingpressureaccordingly. CAUTION I A Anti-lockdoesn’tchangethetimeyouneed to getyourfootup to thebrakepedal. If youget too close to the vehicle in front ofyou, to applyyourbrakes if that vehicle suddenly youwon’thavetime slowsorstops.Alwaysleaveenoughroomupahead to stop,even thoughyouhaveanti-lockbrakes. To Use Anti-Lock: Userearwheelanti-locklikeregularbrakes.
Your Driving and fhe Road Brake System Warning Light K2325 This light appears on your instrument cluster to warnyou if your regular braking’ system needs service. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. Disc Brake Wear Indicators If youhavea C 3500 HD Model, it hasfour-wheeldiscbrakes.Discbrake padshavebuilt-inwearindicatorsthatmakeahigh-pitchedwarningsound whenthebrakepadsarewornandnewpadsareneeded.
Rear Drum Brakes If you havereardrumbrakes,theydon’thavethewearindicators,but if you everheararearbrakerubbingnoise,havetherearbrake lining inspected. Also, therearbrakedrumsshouldberemovedandinspectedeachtimethe tiresareremovedforrotationorchanging.Whenyouhavethefrontbrakes replaced,havetherearbrakesinspected,too. Brakeliningsshouldalways be replacedascompleteaxlesets. Brake Pedal Travel Seeyourdealer if the brakepedaldoesnotreturn to normalheight,or if there is arapidincrease in pedaltravel.
Your Driving and the Road Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’simportanttotakecurvesatareasonablespeed. A lot of the“driverlostcontrol”accidentsmentionedonthenewshappenon curves.Here’swhy: Experienceddriverorbeginner,each ofus issubject to thesamelaws of physics when drivingoncurves.Thetraction of thetiresagainsttheroad surfacemakesitpossibleforthevehicle to changeitspathwhenyouturn in thefront wheels. If there’snotraction,inertiawillkeepthevehiclegoing the same direction.
Steering in Emergencies Therearetimeswhensteeringcanbemoreeffectivethanbraking.For example,youcomeoverahillandfindatruckstoppedinyourlane,ora carsuddenlypullsoutfromnowhere,orachilddartsoutfrombetween parkedcarsandstopsright in front of you. You canavoidtheseproblemsby braking-ifyoucanstopintime.Butsometimesyoucan't;there isn'troom. That'sthetimeforevasiveaction-steeringaroundtheproblem. Your vehiclecanperformverywellinemergencieslikethese.Firstapplyyour brakes,butnotenough to lockyourfrontwheels.
Your D r i v m and the Road. - Off-Road Recovery Youmay find. sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery off theacceleratorandthen, if thereisnothingin shouldbefairlyeasy.Ease of thepavement.You the way,steer 'so that your vehicle straddles the edge 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts canturnthesteeringwheelupto thepavementedge.
Notnecessarily!Passinganothervehicleonatwo-lanehighway is a potentiallydangerousmove,sincethepassingvehicleoccupiesthesamelane A miscalculation,anerror in as oncomingtrafficforseveralseconds. judgment,orabriefsurrender to frustrationorangercansuddenlyputthe passing driver face to facewiththeworst of all traffic accidents-thehead-on collision. So herearesome tips for passing: e “Driveahead.”Lookdowntheroad, to thesides,and to crossroadsfor If youhaveanydoubt situationsthatmightaffectyourpassingpatterns.
Your Driving and the Road therightlane.(Rememberthatyourrightoutsidemirrorisconvex.The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than really is). Trynot topassmorethanonevehicleat Reconsiderbeforepassingthenextvehicle. it a timeontwo-laneroads. Don’tovertake a slowlymovingvehicletoorapidly.Eventhoughthe or starting to turn. brakelightsarenotflashing,itmaybeslowingdown If you’rebeingpassed,makeiteasyforthefollowingdriver ofyou.Perhapsyoucanease a little to theright.
maynotrealizethesurface is slipperyuntilyourvehicle is skidding.Learnto or packedsnowonthe recognizewarningclues-suchasenoughwater,ice road to makea“mirroredsurface’’-andslowdownwhenyouhaveany doubt. Remember:therearwheelanti-lockbrakingsystem(RWAL)helpsavoidonly arearbrakingskid. In abrakingskid(wherethefrontwheelsarenolonger rolling),releaseenoughpressureonthebrakes to getthefrontwheelsrolling again.Thisrestoressteeringcontrol.Pushthebrakepedaldownsteadily whenyouhave to stopsuddenly.
Your Driving and the Road Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving Therearesomeimportantthings to rememberabouthowto vehicle. load your Theheaviestthingsshouldbeontheloadfloorandforward axle.Putheavieritemsasfarforwardasyoucan. ofyour rear Besurethe load is securedproperly, so drivingontheoff-roadterrain doesn’t toss things around. CAUTION 3 Cargoonthe load floorpiledhigherthantheseatbackscanbe thrownforwardduringasuddenstop. Youoryourpassengers 01 leseatbacks. could beinjured.
Tune your senses to different kinds ofsignals.-Youreyes,forexample,meed to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Your .ears need to listenforunusualtire or enginesounds.Withyourarms,hands,feet, and bodyyou’llneed to respond to vibrationsandvehiclebounce. to successful off-road driving. One of the Controlling your vehicle is the key best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here .are some things to keep in mind.
Your Driving and the Road Doesthetraveltakeyouuphillordownhill?(There’smorediscussion thesesubjectslater.) of Willyouhavetostopsuddenlyorchangedirectionquickly? Whenyoudriveoverobstacles or roughterrain,keepafirmgriponthe steering wheel. Ruts,troughs,orothersurfacefeaturescanjerkthewheel if you’renotprepared. outofyourhands Whenyoudriveoverbumps,rocks,orotherobstacles,yourwheelscanleave theground. If thishappens,evenwithoneortwowheels,youcan’tcontrol the vehicle as well or atall.
Approaching a Hill Whenyouapproach a hill,youneed to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s to judge. just too steep to climb,descend, or cross.Steepnesscanbehard On a verysmallhill,forexample,theremaybe a smooth,constantincline withonly a smallchange in elevationwhereyoucaneasilyseealltheway tothetop.On a largehill,theinclinemaygetsteeperasyounearthetop, butyoumaynotsee thisbecausethecrestofthe hill ishiddenbybushes, grass, or shrubs. Herearesomeotherthingstoconsiderasyouapproach a hill.
Your Driving and the Road A \ Turningordrivingacrosssteephillscanbedangerous. You could losetraction,slidesideways,andpossiblyrollover. You couldbe seriously injured or I ?d. When driving up hills, always try to go straight up. 'I' I Easeuponyourspeedasyouapproach Attacha flag tothevehicle traffic on trails or hills. the topof thehill. to makeyoumorevisible Soundthehorn as youapproachthetopofhill know you're there. Useyourheadlightsevenduringthe oncomingtraffic.
Herearesomethingsyou whengoingupahill. mustnot do if youstall,orareabout to stall, Neverattempt to preventastallbyshiftinginto N (Neutral)(or to “rev-up” the depressingtheclutch, if youhaveamanualtransmission) engineandregainforwardmomentum.Thiswon’twork. Your vehiclewill rollbackwardsveryquicklyandyou could gooutof control. Instead,applytheregularbrake to stopthevehicle.Thenapplytheparking brake.Shiftintoreverse,releasetheparkingbrake,andslowlybackdown.
Your Driving and the Road If youdecideyoucangodownahillsafely,then try to keepyourvehicle headedstraightdown,andusealowgear.Thisway,enginedragcanhelp all thework.Descendslowly,keeping yourbrakesandtheywon’thavetodo your vehicle under control at all times. CAUTION A Heavybrakingwhengoingdowna hill cancauseyourbrakes to overheatandfade.Thiscouldcause loss of controlandaserious accident.Applythebrakeslightlywhendescending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control.
Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later,anoff-road trail willprobablygoacrosstheincline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: A hill thatcanbedrivenstraightup or downmaybetoosteep to drive or down a hill,thelength of thewheel across.Whenyougostraightup to the rear wheels) reduces the base (the distance from the front wheels likelihoodthevehiclewilltumbleendover end.
Your Driving and the Road Stalling on an Incline If yourvehiclestalls whenyou’recrossinganincline,besureyou(andyour passengers)getouton the uphill side, even if thedoorthere is harder to open. If yougetoutonthedownhillsideandthevehiclestarts to roll over, you’llberight in itspath. If youhavetowalkdowntheslope,stayout if ‘it doesrollover. of the path the vehicle will take AM440002 I CAUTION A I Gettingout on thedownhill(low)side of avehiclestoppedacrossan inclineisdangerous.
has an effectonsteering,accelerating,andbraking. Youmaywant theairpressureinyourtiresslightlywhendrivingonsand.Thiswillimprove traction. toreduce Hardpackedsnowandiceoffertheworsttiretraction.Onthesesurfaces,it’s is so poor veryeasytolosecontrol.Onwetice,forexample,thetraction if you do getmoving,poor thatyouwillhavedifficultyaccelerating.And steeringanddifficultbrakingcancauseyou to slideoutofcontrol. I A Driving on frozen lakes, ponds rivers or can be dangerous.
Your Driving and the Road After Off-Road Driving Removeanybrushordebristhathascollectedontheunderbody,chassis,or underthehood.Theseaccumulationscanbeafirehazard. Afteroperationinmudorsand,havethebrakeliningscleanedandchecked. Thesesubstancescancauseglazingandunevenbraking.Checkthebody structure,steering,suspension,wheels,tires,andexhaustsystemfordamage. Also,check thefuellinesandcoolingsystemforanyleakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service due Section 7 foradditionalinformation.
Slowdown,especiallyonhigherspeedroads.Yourheadlightscanlight uponly so muchroadahead. Inremoteareas,watchforanimals. Ifyou’retired,pullofftheroad in asafeplaceandrest. Night Vision No onecanseeaswellatnightas in thedaytime.Butaswegetolder thesedifferencesincrease. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as muchlighttoseethesamethingatnightasa20-year-old. Whatyoudointhedaytimecanalsoaffectyournightvision.Forexample,if youspendtheday in brightsunshineyouarewisetowearsunglasses.
Your Driving and the Road A Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keepyourwindshieldandalltheglassonyourvehicleclean-insideandout. of Glareatnightismademuchworsebydirtontheglass.Eventheinside theglasscanbuildupafilmcausedbydust.Tobaccosmokealsomakes if it’sleftthere. insideglasssurfacesveryfilmyandcanbeavisionhazard Dirtyglassmakeslightsdazzleandflashmorethancleanglasswould, makingthepupils of youreyescontractrepeatedly.
Theheaviertherain,theharder it is to see.Even if yourwindshieldwiper blades are in goodshape,aheavyraincanmake it hardertoseeroadsigns andtrafficsignals,pavementmarkings,theedge of the road,andeven peoplewalking.Roadspraycanoftenbeworseforvisionthanrain, especially if it comesfromadirtyroad. So it is wisetokeepyourwipingequipmentingoodshapeandkeepyour windshieldwashertankfilled.
Your Driving and the Road You mightnotbeaware of hydroplaning. You coulddrivealongforsometime withoutrealizingyourtiresaren’tinconstantcontactwiththeroad. You could findoutthehard way:whenyouhave to slow,turn,moveout to pass-or if you get hit by a gust ofwind.Youcouldsuddenly find yourself out of control. Hydroplaningdoesn’thappenoften.But it can if yourtireshaven’tmuchtread or if thepressureinone or moreislow.Itcanhappenifalotofwateris standing on theroad.
Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze AM459002 Fogcanoccurwithhighhumidityorheavyfrost. It canbe so mildthatyou canseethrough it forseveralhundredfeet(meters). Or itmightbe so thick thatyoucanseeonly a fewfeet(meters)ahead. It maycomesuddenly to anotherwiseclearroad.Anditcanbe a majorhazard. Whenyoudriveinto a fogpatch,yourvisibilitywillbereducedquickly.The biggestdangersarestrikingthevehicleaheadorbeingstruckbytheone If the vehicleahead behind. Try to “read” the fog density down the road.
Your Driving and the Road Tips on Driving in Fog Ifyougetcaughtinfog,turnyourheadlightsonlowbeam,even in daytime. You’llsee-andbeseen-better.Useyourfog lights if yourvehiclehasthem. off the water droplets that Don’tuseyour high beams.Thelightwillbounce makeupfogandreflectbackatyou. Useyourdefogger. In high humidity,evena lightbuildup ofmoistureon the inside of theglasswillcutdownonyouralreadylimitedvisibility.Runyour windshield wiperandwasheroccasionally.
Hereareways to increase your safety in city driving: e Knowthebestway to get to whereyouaregoing.Trynot to drive around trying to pickoutafamiliarstreet orlandmark.Geta citymap andplanyour trip into anunknownpart of thecityjustasyouwouldfor a cross-country trip. e Try to use the freewaysthatrimandcrisscrossmostlargecities.You’ll savetimeandenergy.(Seethenextsection,“FreewayDriving.”) e Treatagreenlight as awarningsignal. A trafficlightistherebecause thecornerisbusyenough to needit.
Your Driving and the Road driving.Too-fast or too-slowdrivingbreaksasmoothtrafficflow.Treattheleft laneonafreewayasapassinglane. Entering the Freeway At theentrancethereisusuallyarampthatleadstothefreeway. If youhave aclearviewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you Try to determinewhereyouexpecttoblend should begin to check traffic. if it isheavy, withtheflow. If trafficislight,youmayhavenoproblem.But find a gap asyoumovealongtheenteringlaneandtimeyourapproach.
closebehindyou,youcanallowalittleextratimeandflashyourbrakelights (inaddition to yourturnsignal)asextrawarningthatyouareabout downandexit. to slow Theexitrampcanbecurvea,somerlmesquitesharply.Theexitspeedis usuallyposted.Reduceyourspeedaccordingtoyourspeedometer,notto yoursenseofmotion.Afterdrivingforanydistanceathigherspeeds,you maytendtothinkyouaregoingslowerthanyouactuallyare.Forexample, 40 rnph (65 km/h)mightseemlikeonly 20 mph (30 km/h).
‘ Your Driving and the Road WeatherForecasts: What’stheweatheroutlookalongyourroute? Should -you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system? Maps: Doyouhaveup-to-datemaps? . . . . .. . On fhe Road . .- , Unless you are the only driver, ‘it is good .to share the driving task’with 100 miles (160 km)ortwo others.Limitturnsbehindthewheeltoabout hours at a sitting. Then, either change drivers or stop for some- refreshment likecoffee,teaorsoftdrinksandsomelimberingup.
As in anydrivingsituation,keeppacewithtrafficandallowadequate following distances. Hill and Mountain Roads I r AM470001 Drivingonsteep hills ormountains is different from driving in flat or rolling if you’replanning to visit terrain. If youdriveregularlyinsteepcountry,or there,herearesometipsthatcanmakeyourtripssaferandmoreenjoyable. (See “Off-Road” in theIndexforinformationaboutdrivingoff-road.) Keepyourvehicleingoodshape.Checkall fluid levelsandalsothe brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.
I CAUTION Coastingdownhill in N (Neutral)orwiththeignition off isdangerous. E Your brakeswillhaveto do all thework of slowingdown.Theycould You couldcrash.Always get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. haveyourenginerunningandyourvehicle in gearwhenyougo downhill. I A e ‘ Knowhow to go uphill. Youmaywant to shift down to alowergear. Thelowergearshelpcoolyourengineandtransmission,andyoucan climbthe hill better. Stay .in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains.
Parking on Hills AM470025 Hillsandmountainsmeanspectacularscenery.Butpleasebecarefulwhere you stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. to useyourparkingbrake(see“Parking Anotherpart of thismanualtellshow do onemore Brake” in theIndex).Buton a mountainorsteephill,youcan thing. You canturnyourfrontwheels to keepyourvehiclefromrolling downhilloroutintotraffic. Here’show: Downhill Parking -_ .
Your Driving and the Road You don't have to jamyourtiresagainstthecurb, contactisallyouneed. if there is acurb. A gentle Parking Uphill I If there is acurb,turnyourwheels of your vehicle. to the left if the curb is at the right side 1 AM470045 If you'regoinguphill on aone-waystreetandyou'reparking yourwheelsshouldpoint to the right.
AM470053 If there is nocurbwhenyou’reparkinguphill, turn the wheels to theright. If there is nocurbwhenyou’reparkinguphillontheleftside street,yourwheels should be turned to theleft. of aone-way Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Ifyouareparkingonahillandyoudon’tshiftyourtransmissioninto P (Park)properly,theweight of thevehicle may puttoomuchforceonthe parkingpawl in thetransmission. Youmay find it difficulttopulltheshiftlever out of P (Park). This iscalled“torquelock.
Your Driving and the Road Winter Driving - AM480004 Here are some tips for winter driving. Haveyourvehicleingoodshapeforwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant mix is correct. Snowtirescanhelp in loosesnow,buttheymaygiveyouless If you do notexpecttobedriving onicethanregulartires. snow,butmayhavetotraveloverice,youmaynotwanttoswitchto snow tires at all. traction in deep Youmaywanttoputwinteremergencysuppliesinyourvehicle.
AM48001 7 What’stheworst timeforthis?“Wetice.’’ Very coldsnoworicecanbeslick andhardtodrive on. Butwet icecanbeevenmoretroublebecauseitmay offertheleasttractionofall. You canget“wetice”whenit’saboutfreezing (32°F; 0°C) andfreezingrainbegins to fall.Try to avoiddrivingonwetice untilsaltandsandcrewscangetthere. Whateverthecondition-smoothice,packed,blowingorloose snow-drive If you withcaution.Accelerategently.Trynottobreakthefragiletraction.
Your Driving and the Road If You’re Caught in a Blizzard AM48002 If youarestopped byheavysnow,you could be inaserioussituation. You shouldprobablystaywithyourvehicleunlessyouknowforsurethatyouare to do to nearhelpandyoucanhikethroughthesnow.Herearesomethings summonhelpandkeepyourselfandyourpassengerssafe:Turnonyour hazardflashers.Tiearedclothtoyourvehicletoalertpolicethatyou’ve beenstoppedbythesnow.Putonextraclothingorwrapablanketaround you.
AM480043 Runyourengineonlyaslongasyou musk. Thissavesfuel.Whenyourun theengine,makeitgoa little fasterthanjustidle.Thatis,pushthe it keeps accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and thebattery(orbatteries)charged. You willneedawell-chargedbattery(or batteries) to restart the' vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your If you 'have a diesel engine, you headlights. Let the heater run for awhile. mayhavetorun it at a higher speed to lget enough heat.
z Your Driving and the Road NOTICF Pulling a trailer improperly can damageyourvehicleandresultincostly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow advice in this section. the Every vehicle is ready for some trailer.towing. If it was .built with trailering options,asmanyare, it’s ready for‘heavier trailers.Buttrailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes sin handling, durability, and fuel .economy. Successful, safe trailering .
used to pullatrailerallareimportant.And, it canalsodependonany special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You canaskyourdealer our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed inyourWarrantyandOwnerAssistanceInformationBooklet. for In Canada,writeto: GeneralMotorsofCanadaLimited Customer Assistance Center 1908 ColonelSamDrive Oshawa,Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue Thetongueload(A)ofanytrailerisanimportantweighttomeasurebecause of your vehicle.
Your Driving and the Road Total Weight on Your Vehicle’sTires Besureyourvehicle’stires are inflated to the limit for cold tires. You’ll find thesenumbersontheCertificationlabelattherearedge of thedriver’sdoor (orsee“TireLoading” in theIndex).Thenbesureyoudon’tgooverthe GVW limit for your vehicle. Hitches It’s important to havethecorrecthitchequipment.Crosswinds,largetrucks going by, androughroadsareafewreasonswhyyou’llneedtherighthitch.
Driving with a Trailer Towinga trailerrequiresacertainamount of experience.Beforesettingout fortheopenroad,you’llwant to get to knowyourrig.Acquaintyourselfwith thefeel of handlingandbrakingwiththeaddedweight of thetrailer.And alwayskeep in mindthatthevehicleyou are driving is nowagooddeal longerandnotnearly so responsive as yourvehicle is by itself. Beforeyoustart,checkthetrailerhitchandplatform,safetychains,electrical If thetrailerhaselectricbrakes, connector,lights,tiresandmirroradjustment.
Your Driving and the Road driversbehindyouareseeing your signal whentheyarenot.It’simportant check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. to Driving on Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before youstartdownlong or steep use yourbrakes so downgrade. If youdon’tshiftdown,youmighthaveto much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
CAUTION Itcanbedangerous to getoutofyour vehicle iftheshiftleverisnot Your vehiclecan fully in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakefirmlyset. roll. If youhavelefttheenginerunning,thevehiclecanmovesuddenly. You or others could be injured. To besureyourvehiclewon’tmove, whenyou’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in N (Neutral), roll, even if yourshiftleveris in P (Park).
Your Driving and the Road i ! i Power Winches is If youwishtouseapowerwinchonyourvehicle,onlyuseitwhenyour vehicle NOTICE Use the regular brakes, set the parking brake or block the wheels your vehicle from rolling. to keep Power rake-off (PTO) Before using a power take-off, refer instructions. to themanufacturer’sorinstaller’s To engageapowertake-off: 1. Set t h s parking brake. 2. Shiftthetransmissioninto N (Neutral). * 3. Holdtheclutchpedaldownandengagethepowertake-off.
Using a Transfer Case Mounted Power Take-Off (Manual Transmission) 1. Settheparkingbrake. 2. Shiftthetransfercaseinto N (Neutral). 3. Holdtheclutchpedaldown.Ifthevehiclewillremain shiftthetransmissionintothehighest gear. in thesameplace, 4. Engagethepowertake-off. If youaregoing to drivethevehicle,shift the transmission into the gear youwant.Thenshiftthetransfercaseintotherangeyouwant,apply theregularbrakesandreleasetheparkingbrake. 5 Releasetheclutch(andtheregularbrakes)asyounormallywould.
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Pmb/ems on the Road 1 Here you’ll find what Section to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................................................... 5-2 Other Warning Devices ......................................................................................... 5-3 Jump Starting ........................................................................................................ 5-3 Towing Your Vehicle ....................
Hazard Warning Flashers U I I .' .~. AM505004 Your hazardwarningflashersletyouwarnothers.Theyalsoletpoliceknow on and youhaveaproblem.Yourfrontandrear turnsignallightswillflash off. But they won'tflash if youarebraking. I L' r I K2503 1 Pressthebuttonin and off. to makeyour frontand rear turn signallightsflash Your hazardwarningflashersworknomatterwhatpositionyourkey andeven if thekeyisn'tin.
. To turn off theflasher, pull out on the collar. Whenthehazardwarningflashersareon,your turn signals won’twork. Other Warning Devices If youcarryreflectivetriangles,youcansetone about 300 feet (100 m) behindyourvehicle. up attheside of theroad Jump Starting If yourbattery(orbatteries)hasrundown,youmaywant to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps-below to do it safely. CAUTION Batteries can hurt you.
Pmbkms on the Road notbeabletogetenoughpowerfromasinglebattery to start your diesel engine. in anothervehicle If yourvehiclehasmorethanonebattery,usethebatterythat’sclosest to the starter-thiswillreduceelectricalresistance. 2. Getthevehiclescloseenough so thejumpercablescanreach, but be If theyare, it couldcausea surethevehiclesaren’ttouchingeachother. to startyour groundconnectionyoudon’twant.Youwouldn’tbeable vehicle,andthebadgroundingcoulddamagetheelectricalsystems.
Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. Peoplehave been hurt doing this,andsomehavebeenblinded.Use a flashiight if you need more light. IA Be sure the batteries have enough water. You-don? need to adb water to the Delco Freedom* battery (or batteries) instailed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that - first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be present. .hr~ic;.
Problents on the Road Good Battery Dead Battery K2504 7. Don’tlettheotherendtouchmetal.Connect it to thepositive (+) terminal of thegoodbattery.Usearemotepositive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. 8. Nowconnecttheblacknegative (-) terminal. (-) cable to thegoodbattery’snegative Don’tlettheotherendtouchanythinguntilthenextstep.Theotherend of thenegativecable doesn’t gotothedeadbattery.Itgoes to aheavy unpaintedmetalpart on theengine of thevehicle withthe dead battery. 9.
Dead Battery Good Battery K2506 10. Now startthevehiclewiththe awhile. good batteryandruntheengine 11. Trytostartthevehiclewiththedeadbattery. If it won’tstartafterafewtries, 12. Removethecables it probably needs service. in reverseorder to preventelectricalshorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other REMOVE CABLES IN THIS ORDER 5-7 oranyothermetal.
Problenrs on the Road Towing Your Vehicle Try tohavea GM dealeroraprofessionaltowingservicetowyourvehicle. Theycanprovidetherightequipmentandknowhowtotow it withoutdamage. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new,byaddingthings likefoglamps,aeroskirting,orspecialtiresandwheels,thesethings could bedamagedduringtowing. Beforeyoudoanything,turnonthehazardwarningflashers. Whenyoucall,tellthetowingservice: Thatyourvehiclehasrear-wheeldrive, option.
If your vehicle has the four-wheel-drive option and the transfer case is engaged,adollymustbeusedundertherearwheelswhentowingfromthe front. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle instrument panel. youhaveadieselengine,youwillalso find a low coolantlightonyour instrument panel. If If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: K2509 I CAUTION A Steamfromanoverheatedenginecanburnyoubadly,even ifyou if yousee or hear justopenthehood.
Problems on the Road If yourenginecatchesfirebecauseyoukeepdrivingwithnocoolant,your T- ! costly rep; 1 wouldnotbeIverec vehiclecanbebac"lIdamaged. by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine: Ifyougettheoverheatwarningbutseeorhearnosteam,theproblemmay notbetooserious.Sometimestheenginecangetalittletoohotwhenyou: Climbalonghillonahot day. Stopafterhighspeeddriving. Idle forlongperiods in traffic. Tow atrailer. Ifyougettheoverheatwarningwithnosignofsteam,trythisforaminute or so: 1.
Cooling System PO210 Whenyoudecideit’ssafe to lift thehood,here’swhatyou’llsee: A. Coolantrecoverytank B. Radiatorpressurecap C. Enginefan CAUTION An electricfanunderthehoodcanstartupevenwhentheengineis notrunningandcaninjureyou.Keephands,clothing,andtools away from any electric fan. ‘4 m If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank elseuntil it coolsdown.
I ‘ 4 P4 !b 1 LL I PO593 Thecoolantlevelshouldbeat orabove the COLD mark. If it isn’t,youmay havealeak in theradiator hoses,heaterhoses,radiator,waterpump or somewhereelse in thecoolingsystem. ,- I I Heaterandradiatorhoses,andotherengineparts,canbeveryhot. Don’ttouchthem.Ifyou do, youcanbeburned. it cou Don’truntheengine if thereisaleak. If youruntheengine, loseallcoolant.Thatcouldcause anenginefire,andyoucouldbe burned.Getanyleakfixedbeforeyoudrivethevehicle.
antifreezeatthecoolantrecoverytank.(See“Coolant” informationaboutthepropercoolantmix.) in theIndexformore * Addingonly plain water to yourcoolingsystemcanbedangerous. Plainwater,orsomeotherliquid like alcohol,canboilbeforethe propercoolant mixwill.Your vehicle’scoolantwarningsystemis forthepropercoolantmix.With plain waterorthewrongmix,your engine could gettoohotbutyouwouldn’tgettheoverheatwarning, Your enginecouldcatchfireandyouorotherscouldbeburned. 7 50/50 mixof cleanwater andaproperantifreeze.
If theoverheatwarningcontinues,there’sonemorethingyoucantry. canaddthepropercoolantmixdirectlytotheradiator,butbesurethe do it. radiatoriscoolbeforeyou You ‘ Steamandscaldingliquidsfromahotcoolingsystemcanblowout I- andburnyoubadly.Theyareunderpressure,and if youturnthe radiatorpressurecap-evenalittle-theycancomeoutathigh speed.Neverturnthecapwhenthecoolingsystem,includingthe radiatorpressurecap,ishot.Waitforthecoolingsystemandradiator if youeverhavetoturnthepressurecap. pressurecaptocool I 1 . ...
1 PO244 2. Thenkeepturningthepressurecap,butnowpushdownas you turn it. Removethepressurecap. K2341 3. Filltheradiatorwiththepropermix,up 4. Then fill thecoolantrecoverytankto to thebase of thefillerneck. COLD. 5. Putthecapbackonthecoolantrecoverytank,butleavetheradiator pressure cap off.
Prob/ems on the Road t e; K2550 6. Starttheengineandlet it rununtilyoucanfeeltheupperradiatorhose gettinghot.Watchoutfortheenginefan(s). 7. By thistime,thecoolantlevelinsidetheradiatorfillerneckmaybe lower. If thelevelislower,addmoreofthepropermixthroughthefiller neckuntilthelevelreachesthebase of thefillerneck. K2515 8. Thenreplacethepressurecap. lineuplikethis.
Engine Fan Noise This vehiclehasa clutched enginecoolingfan.Whentheclutch is engaged, thefanspinsfaster to provide more air to cool the engine. In mosteveryday drivingconditionstheclutchisnotengaged.Thisimprovesfueleconomyand reducesfannoise.Underheavyvehicleloading,trailertowing andlor high So outsidetemperatures,thefanspeedincreaseswhentheclutchengages. youmayhear anincrease in fan noise.This is normalandshouldnotbe mistakenas the transmissionslippingormakingextrashifts.
Pmb/ems on the Road vnu I IVII A Changingatirecancauseaninjury.Thevehiclecanslip off the iac androlloveryouorotherpeople. You andtheycouldbebadly .. to ,dbanr voy&&g. To heh Drevent ttinjured. Find a level dace fehiclefromm , E -uttheshiftleverin 3. - , > 1 - P (P hift amanualtransmission to 1 (First) ur r never To beevenmorecertainthevehiclewon’tmove,youcanputchocks atthefrontandrear of thetirefarthestawayfromtheonebeing changed.Thatwouldbethetireontheotherside of thevehicle,at .
JACKING TOOL STORAGE (TWO AND NUT FOUR DOOR MODELS) -* TOOL RETAINER &# EXTENSION WRENCH JACK & TOOL JACKINGTOOLSTORAGE JACK & TOOL COVER EXTENSION TOOL RETAINER WHEEL WRENCH RATCHET JACK & TOOL STORAGEBOX JACKING I UUL sIUHAUt (CHASSIS MODELS)CAB JACK PB008 5-1 9
Problenrs on the Road Jack Storage Your jackandwheelratchetarebehindthepassengerseat.Turn.thewing if thereisone. nutcounterclockwiseandremovethecover Spare Tire i K2517 Your spare tire is either underneath the rear of the vehicle, or mounted to the If youhaveachassiscab,refertothe insideofthebedonthedriver’sside. informationfromthebodysupplier/installer. The spare tire is a full size tire, like the other tires’ on your vehicle.
Underbody Carrier I CAUTION To help avoid personalinjuryandpropertydamage,neverremove or restowa tire fromhoastowagepositionunderthevehiclewhilethe vehicle is supported by ajack.Always tighten the tire fullyagainst theunderside of thevehiclewhenrestowing. To Remove the Spare Tire a K2535 Theratchethasan UP markinganda DOWN marking.
Problems on the Road "I K2536 Attachtheratchet,withthe DOWN markingfacingyou, to thewheelwrench. in the Putthechiselend of thewheelwrenchonananglethroughthehole rearbumper.Besure thewheelwrenchconnectsintothehoistshaft. Turn theratchettotheleft to lowerthespare tire. Keep turningtheratchet untilthesparetirecanbepulledoutfromunderthevehicle. K2537 Whenthetire has beenlowered, tilt theretainerattheend pull it throughthewheelopening.
Fickup Bed Mounting K2518 To removethesparetire: 1. Turnthenutcounterclockwiseuntil , 2. Pullthetire it comes off. off of theboltandremoveitfromthebed. Chanaina the Tire ’ Startwith the-jack,thejackhandleandtheratchet. If theflattireisonthe rear of thevehicle, you’ll needthejackhandleextensionsalso.
A T LL '2 . . K2521 Attachthejackhandle(andjackhandleextensions, if needed)tothejack.With you, rotatetheratchetclockwise.That will the UP markingontheratchetfacing lift thejackheadalittle.Beforeraisingthevehicle,dothefollowingthings. Putyoursparetireneartheflattire. Removethewheeltrim. K2367 If there is awheelcover,remove it by usingtheflatend of thewheel wrench. Pry alongtheedge of thewheelcoveruntil it comes off. Be try to remove it withyourbare careful;therimedges maybesharp.Don't hands.
K2369 Ifyour vehiclehaswheelnutcaps,removethemusingthewheelwrench. DOWN facing you, to unscrew Use thewheelwrenchandratchet,with off. andtakethem off. Thentakethehubcap If thewheelhasatrimring,remove wrench. it byusingtheflatend of thewheel K2368 If thewheelhasasmoothcenterpieceoracenterpiecewithrecessed nuts,remove it usingtheflatend of thewheelwrench.Placetheflatend of thewheelwrench in the slot onthewheelandpryoutgently.
Prablems on the Road Usingthewheelwrenchandratchet,with wheelnuts.Don'tremovethemyet. DOWN facingyou,loosen all the Position the jack under thevehicle. Gettingunderavehiclewhen it is jackedup is dangerous. If the A vehicle slips off thejack,youcouldbebadlyinjuredorkilled. Never get under vehicle a when it is supported only jack.
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising yourvehicle. Rear Front . .. -,li ...:? PO288 Raisethevehiclebyrotatingtheratchetclockwise.Makesurethe UP markingfaces you. Usethejackhandleextensions if the flat tireis on the off theground so thereis rear of thevehicle.Raisethevehiclefarenough enough room for the spare tire to fit.
P ! ! 6 / e m son the Road K2527 Removeall the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
I CAUTION A Sustordirtonthewheel,or on theparts to which it is fastened, :an makethewheelnutsbecomelooseafter a time.Thewheel could come off andcauseanaccident.Whenyouchangeawheel, removeanyrustordirtfromtheplaceswherethewheelattaches to thevehicle. In anemergency,youcanusea cloth orapapertowel to do this;but besure to use a scraperorwirebrush later- if vou needto, to getalltherust or dirt off. Removeanyrust or dirtfromthewheelbolts,mountingsurfaces wheel.Placethespareonthewheelmountingsurface.
PmMems on the Road ' I .i - ,. T ,.I - 8' : .. Rear Front PO500 Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. r K2546 Tightenthenutsfirmly in acriss-crosssequenceasshown.Rotatetheratchet clockwise with the UP markingfacingyou.
Incorrectwheelnutsorimproperlytightenedwheelnutscancause off. Thiscouldlead thewheel to becomelooseandevencome i accident.Besure to usethecorrectwheelnuts. Ifyouhave p+p+<.:, . lacethem, be sure to get the rightkind. mGe+ . Stopsomewhere as soonasyoucanandhavetht; vvith atorquewrenchtothepropertorque. Forpropertorque,see“Wheel to to w t s tightened Nut Torque”intheIndex. Putthewheeltrimbackon.
Pzloblenrs on the Road Pulltheretainerthroughthewheelcenter.Attachtheratchet, withthe UP sidefacing you, to thewheelwrench.Putthechiselend of thewheelwrench into theholeinthe rearbumper.Turn theratchetuntilthetireisraised againsttheunderside of thevehicle. You willhear two “clicks”whenthetire makesure. is secure,butpullonthetire to Returnthejack,ratchet,wheel wrenchandjackextensionstotheirlocation behindthepassenger’sseat.Securetheitemsandreplacethejackcover thereisone.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Whatyou don’t want to do whenyour vehicle isstuck is to spinyour wheels.Themethodknownas“rocking”canhelpyougetoutwhenyou’re stuck,butyoumustusecaution. CAUTION - - I * If youletyour tires spinat high speed,theycanexplodeandyou or ,A others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehiclecanoverheat.That could causeanenginecompartmentfire or otherdamage.Whenyou’restuck,spinthewheels as little as 35 mph (55 krnlh) as shown possible.
Problents on the Road Using the Recovery Hooks .... \" . . .b K2456 Ifyouevergetstuck in sand,mud,ice or snow,yourvehiclemay be equippedwithrecoveryhooks.Therecoveryhooksareprovidedatthefront of to yourvehicle. Youmayneed to usethem if you'restuckoff-roadandneed be pulled to someplacewhereyoucancontinuedriving. I/ Therecoveryhooks,whenused,areundera lot of force.Alwayspul a sideways thevehiclestraightout.Neverpullonthehooksat angle.
K2457 ~ NOTICE Never use the recovery hooks to towthevehicle.Your by warranty.
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Service & Appearance Care ..... Here you will find information about the care ofyour vehicle. This Section beginswithserviceand fuel information.andthen it showshow to check important fluid and lubricant levels . There is also technical information about your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care . Service ................................................................................................................... 6-3 Fuel (Gasoline Engines) ........................................
Service & Appearance Care Engine Coolant ................................................................................................ 6-42 Power Steering Fluid ....................................................................................... 6-46 Windshield Washer Fluid................................................................................. 6-48 Brake Master Cylinder.....................................................................................
Service Your General Motors dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyoutobe happywithit.Wehopeyou’llgo to your dealer for all your service needs. You’llgetgenuineGMpartsandGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeople. all GM.Genuine GM parts Wehopeyou’llwanttokeepyourGMvehicle haveoneoftheqemarks: \ GM Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to dosomeofyourownservicework,you’llwanttogetthe .proper . General Motors Service Manual.
Service & Appearance Care 1 If youtrytodoyourownserviceworkwithoutknowingenoughabout it, 1 yourvehiclecouldbedamaged. Maintenance Schedule Section7 of thismanual,“ScheduledMaintenanceServices”,explainsthe it -should be done. It also, maintenanceyournewvehicleneeds,andwhen has a form that you can use to record the maintenance work done on your.. sure vehicle. Be ,information. tothis read >. ’ - , .
If you’re using fuel ratedat 87 octaneorhigherandyou still hearheavy if youhearalittle knocking,yourengineneedsservice.Butdon’tworry pingingnoisewhenyou’reaccelerating or driving up a hill. That’snormaland of pinging. It’s the youdon’thave to buyahigheroctanefueltogetrid heavy, constantknockthatmeansyouhaveaproblem. Whataboutgasolinewithblendingmaterialsthatcontainoxygen,suchas MTBEoralcohol? MTBE is“methyl tertiary-butyl ether.”Fuelthat fine for your vehicle.
Service & Appearance Care Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System Somestatesandprovinceshaverestrictionsonthepurchase of dieselfuel to buypermits orpayspecialtaxes. forlight-dutyvehiclesandrequireyou Some of theserestrictionsapplyonly to residents,andothersapply to both To learnthecurrent residentsandvisitors.Theserestrictionscanchange. restrictionsinanystateorprovince,contactyourautoclub,thepoliceor other officials.
Cold Weather Operation In coldweather(below20”F,or -7°C)’ use1-Dor“Winterized”Number 2-D fuel (a blend of 1-Dand2-D).Besureyougettherightfuel. In verycold temperatures(when it staysbelow 0°F or -18”C), useNumber 1-D. Ifyou’redrivinginverycoldtemperaturesandcan’tgetNumber 1-D ora “winterized”Number2-D,youcanuseonegallon of keroseneforeverytwo gallons of dieselfuel.Onceyouaddthekerosene,runyourenginefor severalminutes so thefuelswillmix.
Service & Appearance Care Thislightalsoshouldcomeonwhenyoustartyourengine,asacheck.Ifit if youever do get doesn’t,haveitfixed so it willbetheretoletyouknow water in your fuel. If thelightcomesonatanyothertime,usethischart. “WATER IN FUE .” LIGHTCHART RECOMMENDEDACTION PROBLEM Light comes on intermittently. Drainwaterfromfuelfilter. Lightstayson 1) Temperaturesabovefreezing. Drain fuel filter immediately. If nc water is drainedandlightstayson replace fuel filter. 2) Temperaturesbelowfreezing.
7 F . K2451 3. Withtheengine off, openthewaterdrainvalve 4. Starttheengineandallowittoidlefor isobserved. 2 to 3 turns. 1 to 2 minutes,oruntilclearfuel 5. Stoptheengineandclosethewaterdrainvalve. 6. Install the fueltankcap. If the WATER IN FUEL lightcomesonagainafterdriving a shortdistanceor theenginerunsroughorstalls-alargeamount ofwaterhasprobablybeen pumpedintothefueltank.Thefueltankshouldbepurged. ~ CAUTION A Dieselfuelcontainingwater is still flammable.
Service & Appearance Care Running Out of Fuel (Diesel Engines) If theenginestallsandyouthinkthatyou’verunout 6.5L Engine offuel, do this: 6.2L Engine c P F PO228 First,openthefuelfilterairbleedvalveorremovethescrew. then you areprobablyout of fuel. If thereisair, To restartyourengine: 1. If you’reparkedonalevelsurface,addatleasttwogallonsoffuel. However, if you’reparkedon a slope, youmayneedto gallons offuel.
2. Unplug the Shut-Offsolenoidwirefromthefuelpump enginefromstarting. to preventthe 3. Withtheairbleedvalveopen, turn yourignitionkey to Start for 10 to 15 seconds to crank(butnotstart)yourengine.Keepdoingthisuntil youcanjustseesomeclearfuelattheair bleed valve. IA Diesel fuel is flammable. It could starta fire if it getsonhotengine b parts. You could be burned. Don’t let too muchfuelflowfromtheair bleed valve or screw, andwipeupanyspilled fuel withacloth. 4.
Service & Appearance Cave PO503 3. Thefilterisbehindtheaircleanerontheintakemanifold.Unscrewand take off thering nut fromthethetop of thefilterhead.Lifttheelement out of the filter head. 4. If thereisanydirtontheelementsealingsurface clean it off. of thefilterhead, ... t PO212 5. Line up thewidestkeyslotinthetop of thenewelementwith the and pushtheelementinuntil the mating widestkeyonthefilterhead surfaces touch.
6. Opentheairbleedvalve. 7. Turnyourignitionkey to Run for 10 to 15 seconds.Waitoneminutefor thestarter to cool. Do this untilyoucanseeclearfuelcomingfromthe air bleed valve. 8. Closetheairbleedvalveandreplacethefueltankcap. 9. Startyourengineandlet fuel filter for leaks. it idleforfiveminutes.Besure to checkyour Fuel Filter Replacement ( 6 2 Diesel Engines) Ifyouwant tochangethefuelfilteryourself,here'showto do it: '1 K2667 Drainfuelfromthefilterbyopeningtheairbleedvalveandthewaterdrain valve.
Service & Appearance Care To removethefilter: 1. Turn off yourengineandsetyourparkingbrake. 2. Take off thefueltankcap.Thisreleasespressureinthetank. ..1 , K2669 3. Thefilter is behindtheaircleanerontheintakemanifold.Usinga screwdriver,separatebothbailwires.Takeoutthefilter. 4. If there is anydirtonthefuelportsealofthefilteradapter,cleanit off. 5. Snapthenewfilterintopositionwiththebailwires.
6. Close the waterdrainvalveandconnectahosegoingfromtheairbleed of thehose valve port to a fuel-resistant container. The inside diameter shouldbeone-eighth of aninch. 7. Turnyourignitionkeyto Start for 10 to 15 seconds.Waitoneminute forthestarter to cool. Do this until youcanseeclearfuelcomingfrom the air bleed valve. 8. Closetheair bleed valveandreplace the fueltankcap. 9. Startyourengineandlet fuel filter for leaks. it idleforfiveminutes.
I CAUTION * If yougetgasolineonyouandthensomethingignitesit,youcould be badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel if yourtankisnearly filler cap too quickly.Thisspraycanhappen full,andismorelikelyinhotweather.Openthefuelfillercapslowly to stop. and wait for any "hiss" noise 1 cap the I unscrew Then Whenyouputthecapbackon,turnit aclickingnoise. I way. tc "le:clo-'hise) untilyouhear I NOTICE ~f you need a newcap,besure to gettherighttype. Your dealercanget me foryou.
Service & Appearance Cam i r: PO217 If yourvehiclehasairconditioning,theauxiliaryfanunderthehood canstartupandinjureyouevenwhentheengineisnotrunning. Keepyourhands,clothingandtoolsawayfromanyunderhood electricfan, if youhaveone. a fire.These Thingsthatburncangetonhotenginepartsandstart b includeliquidslikegasolineordieselfuel,oil,coolant,brakefluid, windshieldwasherandotherfluids,andplasticorrubber. Youor to droporspillthingsthatwill otherscouldbeburned.Becarefulnot burnontoahotengine.
Cleaning Your Diesel Engine yousprayorpourwateroranyother liquid onyourenginewhen it is armorhot, or when it isrunning,you could causeserious damagl o it. youever clean theengine,clean it onlywhen it is cold. Noise Control System ThefollowinginformationrelatestocompliancewithFederalnoiseemission standardsforvehicleswithaGrossVehicleWeightRating(GVWR)ofmore than10,000pounds (4 536kilograms).
Service & Appearance Care Exhaust: Removalofmufflerandlorresonator. Removalofexhaust pipesandexhaustpipeclamps. Engine Oil (Except Diesel) It's a good idea to checkyourengine oil everytimeyougetfuel. getanaccuratereading,theoilmustbewarmandthevehiclemustbeon levelground. In order to t L K2389 Turnofftheengineandgivetheoilafewminutes to getbackdown oil pan. If you don't,theoildipstickmightnotshowtheactuallevel.
When to Add Oil: If theoilisat orbelowthe ADD mark,thenyou’llneed to add someoil.But you mustusetherightkind.Thispartexplainswhat kind of oilto use. For crankcasecapacity,see“CapacitiesandSpecifications” intheIndex. Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. .I a.. I ; K2390 Just fill itenough to putthelevelsomewhereintheproperoperatingrange.
K2543 What Kind of Oil to. Use: L.ook forthreethings: SG SG must be onthe.oilcontainer,eitherbyitselforcombinedwithother qualitydesignations,such as SWCC, SWCD, SF,SG,CC, etc.These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels. of quality. ’ @@qy$@ I f you use oils thatdon’thave the “SG”designation, you can cause%@@$& mginedamage not covered by your warranty.
HOT WEATHER i SAE low-30 t SAE SW-30 PREFERRED L A COLD WEATHER IF NEiTHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F ( 4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED PO344 SAE 5W-30 VehicleswithLightDutyEmissions (8500 GVWR or less). As shown in thischart, SAE 5W-30 isbestforyourvehicle.However, youcanuse SAE IOW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) orabove.
Service & Appearance Care LOOK FOR THIS LABEL HOT WEATHER SAE 1OW-30 PREFERRED SAE 5W-30 above 0°F (-18°C) IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED PO347 SAE 1OW-30 VehicleswithHeavyDuty Emissions (8501 GVWR or more). As shown in thischart, SAE 1OW-30 is bestfor yourvehicle.
Thesenumbersonan oil container show itsviscosity,orthickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE IOW-40 or SAE 2OW-50. EnergyConserving II Oils with these wordson the container will help you save fuel. Thisdoughnut-shapedlogo(symbol) you select the correct oil. You shouldlookfor display the logo. is usedonmost this on the oil container,anduse oil containers to help only thoseoilsthat GMGoodwrench@oil(inCanada,GMEngineOil)meets all therequirements for your vehicle.
Service & Appearance Care Engine Block Heater: Anengineblockheatercanbeabighelp if youhave to parkoutsideinvery cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) orcolder.Ifyourvehiclehasthisoption,see “EngineBlockHeater” in theIndex. What to Do with Used Oil: I I CAUTION Usedengineoilcontainsthingsthathavecausedskincancer laboratoryanimals.Don’tletusedoilstayonyourskinforvery Cleanyourskinandnailswithsoapandwater,oragoodhand cleaner.Washorproperlythrowawayclothingorragscontaining usedengineoil. I to theenvironment.
T- K2613 To CheckEngine Oil: Pulloutthedipstickandclean it withapapertowel or acloth,thenpush it backinallthe way.Remove it again,keepingthetip lower. When to Add Oil: If theoil is at or belowthe ADD line,thenyou’llneed to addsome oil. Butyoumustusetherightkind.Thispartexplainswhatkind of oiltouse.Forcrankcasecapacity,see“CapacitiesandSpecifications’’in the Index. Don’taddtoomuchoil. If yourenginehas so muchoilthatthe oil level be damaged.
Service & Appearance Care Just fill it enough to putthelevelsomewhereintheproperoperatingrange. Push the dipstick all the way back in whenyou’rethrough. I ’ I K2396 What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for these two things: I’ . : I CElSG r ForSAE 15W-40 orSAE 1OW-30, CE must be onthe oil container.For SAE 30, CD mustbethere.Thesemaybelistedaloneorwithletters, suchas CEISG, CE/SG/SF,SGICD, etc.Theselettersshow the of qualijr.
LOOK FOR THIS LABEL PO346 SAE 15W-40 AS showninthischart,SAE15W-40isbestforyourvehicle.However, it's going to be colderthan 60°F (16°C) youcanuseSAE1OW-30if beforeyournextoilchange.Whenit'sverycold,below 0°F (-18"C), you to improvecoldstarting.
Service & Appearance Cam heavy-dutyapplicationsattemperaturesabovefreezing, 30 gradeoilisrecommended. Thesenumbersonanoilcontainershowitsviscosity, 32°F (O’C), SAE or thickness. SAE IOW-40 orSAE 2OW-50. Donotuseotherviscosityoilssuchas Thisdoughnut-shapedlogo(symbol)isusedonmostoilcontainers youselectthecorrectoil. You should look forthis on theoilcontainer,anduse displaythelogo. to help only thoseoilsthat GMGoodwrench@oil(inCanada,GMEngineOil)meetsalltherequirements for your vehicle.
What to Do with Used Oil: I I PAUTION \ I I Usedengineoilcontainsthingsthathavecausedskincancerin laboratoryanimals.Don’tletusedoilstayonyourskinforverylong. clnan yourskinandnailswithsoapandwater,oragoodhand c,,aner. Washorproperlythrowawayclothingorragscontaining usedengineoil. Usedoilcanbearealthreattotheenvironment. Ifyouchangeyourownoil, be suretodrainallfree-flowingoilfromthefilterbeforedisposal.
Service & Appearance Care I IC\ Operatingtheenginewiththeaircleaner off cancauseyouorothers it stopsflame to beburned.Theaircleanernotonlycleanstheair, if theenginebackfires. If itisn'tthere,andtheenginebackfires,you couldbeburned.Don'tdrivewith it off, andbecarefulworkingon off. theenginewiththeaircleaner If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, it. Alway! 3 tl dirt caneasilygetintoyourengine,whichwilldanle air cleaner in place when you're driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change: A goodtime to checkyourautomatictransmission fluid leveliswhenthe engine oil is changed.Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhen to changeyourfluid.See"ScheduledMaintenanceServices"intheIndex. How to Check: Because this operationcanbea little difficult,you maychoose to havethis done at aGeneralMotorsdealershipServiceDepartment. Ifyou do ityourself,besure to followalltheinstructionshere, getafalsereadingonthedipstick.
Senrr'ce & bmearance Care To check the fluid hot or cold: on alevelplace. Placetheshiftlever in P (Park)withtheparkingbrakeapplied. Withyourfoot on thebrakepedal,movetheshiftleverthrougheach Parkyourvehicle gearrange,pausingforaboutthreeseconds positiontheshiftlever in P (Park). in eachrange.Then, Lettheenginerunatidleforthreeminutesormore. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Flipthehandleupandthen clean rag or paper towel. pull outthedipstickandwipe it witha PO229 2.
3. Check both sidesof thedipstick,andreadthe lowerlevel.Thefluid COLD areaforacoldcheckor in the HOT areaor level mustbeinthe cross-hatched area for a hot check. 4. If the fluid leveliswhere it shouldbe,pushthedipstickbackinallthe way; thenflipthehandledowntolockthedipstick in place. How To Add Fluid: RefertotheMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhatkindoftransmission in theIndex. fluid to use.
* Senrice & Appearance Care Manual Transmission Huld t When to Check: A goodtime to have it checked is when.theengineoilischanged.However, the fluid in yourmanualtransmissiondoesn'trequirechanging. How to 'Check: Because this operation can be a :little difficult, you may choose to have this doneatyourdealershipServiceDepartment. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow' all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading.. - . . .......
How to Add Fluid: Here’show to add fluid.Refer to theMaintenanceScheduletodetermine whatkindoffluid to use.See“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants” in the Index. 1. Removethefillerplug. 2. Addfluidatthefillerplughole.Addonlyenoughfluidtobringthefluid levelup to thebottom of thefillerplughole. 3. Installthefillerplug.Besurethatthefillerplugisfullyseated. Hydraulic Clutch 112” to K2376 Thehydraulicclutchinyourvehicleisself-adjusting. (112 inchtoaninch) in thepedalisnormal.
- Service & Amearance Care When to Check and What to Use; Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinehowoftenyoushouldcheck thefluidlevelin your clutchmastercylinderreservoirandwhattoadd.See “OwnerChecksandServices”and“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants” in theIndex. How to Check: K2344 Theproperfluidshouldbeadded if theleveldoesnotreachthebottom of thediaphragmwhenit’s in place in thereservoir.Seetheinstructionsonthe reservoir cap.
Hydraulic Clutch Grease Fitting A grease fitting is ontheclutchhousingforlubricatingtheclutchforkball stud.SeeyourMaintenanceScheduleforwhentolubricatethe clutch housing.See“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants” in theIndexforthe proper lubricant to use. Be sure not to over-fill becauseyoucoulddamageyour clutch. Four- Wheel Drive Mostlubricantchecks in thissectionalsoapply to four-wheel-drivevehicles. However,theyhave twoadditionalsystemsthatneedlubrication.
Senrice d& Appearance Cam Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to the Maintenance Sched,ule to determine howoftentocheckthe MaintenanceServices” in lubricantandwhen to changeit.See“Scheduled theIndex. How to Check Lubricant: PO231 If the. level is belowthebottomofthe fillerplughole,you’llneedtoadd somelubricant. If the differential is at operating temperature (warm),add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricantandwhen to changeit.See“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants” in the Index. How to Check iubricant: L PO592 Ifthe level isbelowthebottom of thefillerplughole, you’ll needtoadd to raisethelevel to thebottom of the somelubricant.Addenoughlubricant filler plug hole. What to Use: Refer to theMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhatkind use. See“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants”intheIndex.
Service & Appearance ,Care Engine Coolant r PO593 Thefollowingexplainsyourcoolingsystemandhowtoaddcoolantwhenitis low. If youhaveaproblemwith-engineoverheating,see“Engine Overheating” in theIndex. The proper coolant for your vehicle will: Givefreezingprotectiondownto -34°F (-37°C). Giveboilingprotectionupto258°F (125°C). Protectagainstrustandcorrosion: Helpkeeptheproperenginetemperature. Letthewarninglightsandgagesworkas thiy should.
1 CAUTION 4 Addingonly plain water to yourcoolingsystemcanbedangerous. Plain water,orsome otherliquidlikealcohol,canboilbeforeth( )percoolantmixwill. Your vehicle’scoolantwarningsystemisset forthepropercoolantmix.Withplainwaterorthewrongmix,your engine could gettoohotbutyouwouldn’tgettheoverheatwarning. Your engine could catch fire andyouorotherscouldbeburned.Use a 50/50 mixof clean waterandaproperantifreeze. NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and 1: badly damaged.
Service & Amearance Care Adding Coolant r PO206 To CheckCoolant: Whenyourengineis cold, thecoolantlevelshould be at COLD, or alittlehigher.Whenyourengineiswarm,thelevelshould be up to HOT, oralittlehigher. LOW COOLANT K2327 If thislightcomeson, it meansyou're low onenginecoolant. ToAdd Coolant: If youneedmorecoolant, coolant recovery tank.
CAUTION Turning the radiatorpressurecapwhentheengineandradiatorare hot can allowsteamandscaldingliquidstoblowoutandburnyou badly.Withthecoolantrecoverytank,youwillalmostneverhave addcoolantattheradiator.Neverturntheradiatorpressure cap-even alittle-whentheengineandradiatorarehot. to Addcoolantmixattherecoverytank,butbecarefulnottospillit. ’ You canbeburned if youspillcoolantonhotengineparts.Coolant m t a i n s ethyleneglycol,and it will burn if theenginepartsarehot enough.Don’tspillcoolantonahotengine.
Service & Appearance Cam Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in theenginecoolant system.Thethermostatstopstheflowofcoolantthroughtheradiator until the coolantreachesapresettemperature. Whenyoureplaceyourthermostat,an AC@ thermostatisrecommended. Power Steering Fluid K2630 How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrewthecapandwipethedipstickwithaclean rag. Replacethe cap andcompletelytighten it. Thenremovethecapagainandlookatthefluid levelonthedipstick.
When the enginecompartmentishot,the mark. Whentheenginecompartment COLD mark. level shouldbeat is cool,thelevel the FULL should beat the FULL F \ ’ ‘k +- .”.’e--: E K2694 What to Add: Refer to theMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhat kind of fluid to use. See“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants’’ in theIndex. r Whenaddingpowersteering fluid or makingacomplete fluid change, alwaysuse the properfluid.Failure to use the proper fluid cancause leaksanddamagehosesandseals.
Service & Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: Openthecaplabeled bottle is full. WASHER FLUID ONLY. Addwasher fluiduntilthe K2469 - I I 1 Whenusingaconcentratedwasherfluid,followthemanufacturer instructions for adding water. Don’tmixwaterwithready-to-usewasherfluid.Watercanusethe solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as was fluid. Fill yourwasherfluidtankonly 3/4 full whenit’sverycold.
Brake Master Cylinder Your brakemastercylinderishere.It is filledwith DOT-3brakefluid. K2470 Thereareonlytworeasonswhythebrakefluidlevelinyourmastercylinder mightgodown.Thefirstisthatthebrake fluid goesdowntoanacceptable levelduringnormalbrakelining wear.Whennew liningsareputin,thefluid levelgoesback up.Theotherreasonisthat fluid isleakingout of thebrake a leakmeans system. If itis,youshouldhaveyourbrakesystemfixed,since So, it thatsoonerorlateryourbrakeswon’tworkwell,orwon’tworkatall.
Service & Appearance Care MIN mark. If theyaren’t,haveyourbrakesystemchecked leak. to see if thereisa t Afterworkisdoneonthebrakehydraulicsystem,makesurethelevelsare above MIN andbelowthetop of eachwindow. What To Add: Whenyoudoneedbrakefluid,useonlyDOT-3brakefluid-suchasDelco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535).Usenewbrakefluidfromasealed container only. @ Hydro-Boost Brake System (Hydraulic Pump) Thepowersteeringpump is alsousedastheHydro-boostpump.
Other Maintenance Items Front Suspension and Steering Linkage Your maintenanceschedulewill tell youhowoftentolubricatethefittings.See “RecommendedFluidsandLubricants’’ in theIndexfortheproperlubricantto use. Front Wheel Bearings Your vehiclehasfrontwheelbearingsthatmustbecleanedandrepacked. Your maintenanceschedulewill tell youhow often this mustbedone. Front Shock Absorbers The front shock absorbers ofyourvehicledomanythings.Theyhelpthe of thesuspensionsystem.
Service & Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Inserts - r I PO232 To replacethewindshieldwiperbladeinsert, lift thewiperarmandrotatethe bladeuntilitisfacingawayfromthewindshield.Unlatchtheendoftheinsert fromtheholdingclips.Removetheinsertandslideanewone in place. Makesurethebladeissecuredintheclips. Air Conditioning Everynowandthenhaveyourdealershipcheckyourairconditioningsystem If youthinkthesystem to besureithasnotlostanycoolingability. workingproperly,haveyourdealershipcheckitoutassoonaspossible.
Acceleratorcablesandcruisecontrolcablesshouldnotbelubricated.Any cablesthatarewornorarehardtopullshouldbereplaced. Removeexternaldepositsfrominjectorpumpfacecamon6.2Ldiesel engines,whentheengine is cold. Hood Latches and Hood Hinge Your maintenanceschedulewilltellyouhowoftentolubricatethehoodlatch andhoodhingeassembly.See“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants” Indexfortheproperlubricanttouse. in the Propeller Shaft Slip Splines See your maintenance.
Service & Appearance Care You shouldnotusepenetratingoilsbecausetheycould washoutthefactory installedlubricantandcausethelocktobind.De-icers which containalcohol could alsowashaway the lubricant, so besure to lubricatethelockafter using a de-icer of this type. Tailgate Handle Thetailgatehandlepivotpointsonyourvehicleshouldbelubricated it workingsmoothly. Yourmaintenanceschedulewilltellyouhow See“RecommendedFluidsandLubricants” lubricanttouse. to keep often to lubricatethehandle.
Sealed Beam Headlights i t 1. Removethefourscrewsfromtheheadlightretainer. 2. Pulltheheadlightoutandremovetheretainer. 3. Unplugandremoveoldheadlight. 4. Pluginthenewheadlightandputit in place. 5. Installtheretainertotheheadlight. 6. Installthescrews. Halogen Bulbs Halogenbulbshavepressurizedgasinsideandcanburst if you drop or scratchthe bulb. You orotherscouldbeinjured.Take specialcare . ...,x. s+?-.when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. &: h i._.. i c:.
Service & Appearance Care Composite Headlights 1 I A PO234 1. Remove thetwoscrews at thetop of theradiatorsupport. 2. Pullthecompositeheadlightlensout. 3. Unplugtheelectricalconnector. 4. Turnthebulbcounterclockwiseandremoveit. 5. Put the new bulbinandturn , it clockwiseuntil it is tight. 6. Plug in theelectricalconnector. 7. Puttheheadlightbackintothevehicleandtightenthe 6-56 two screws.
Front Parkinflurn Signal Lights K2681 1. Remove thescrewsandtakeouttheparking/turnsignallightassembly. K2682 2. Squeezethetabontheside of the light socket while turning the socket counterclockwise. 3. Pulloutthesocket. 4. Push in gentlyonthebulb,turnitcounterclockwiseandremove the socket.
Service & Amearance Care 5. Putthenewbulbintothesocket,gentlypress clockwiseuntil it istight. in on thebulband 6. Put thesocketbackintothelightassemblyandturnitclockwiseuntil locks. turn it it 7. Puttheparkinghurnsignallightassemblybackintothevehicleand tightenthescrews. Side Marker Bulb II K2683 1. Removethescrewsandpullouttheparkinghurnsignallightassembly. 2. Reachthroughtheopeningand counterclockwiseandremoveit. 3. Pullthebulbstraightout 4. Putanew turn thesidemarkerbulbsocket of thesocket.
Fender Marker Lights I PO248 1. Removethescrewsandtakethelensassemblyout of thefender. 2. Turnthe bulb socketcounterclockwiseandremoveitfromthelens assembly. 3. Pullthebulbstraightout of thesocket. 4. Putanewbulbintothesocketandpush 5. Putthesocketback tightenit. it in until it is tight. into thelensassemblyandturn 6. Replacethelensandtightenthe screws.
Service & Appearance Cam Tailgate Marker Lights PO249 1. Use a screwdriver to gentlyprythelenslbulbassemblyfromthelens holder. 2. Unplugthethelenslbulbassemblyattheconnecterwire. 3. Pluginanewlendbulbassemblyandpushtheconnecterwireintothe holeinthetailgate. 4. Snapthelenslbulbassemblyintothelensholder.
lift off thelens. 2. Pull thebulbstraightout of thesocket 3. Put a newbulbintothesocketandpush 4. Replacethelensandtightenthescrews. 1. Removethescrewsand it in until it istight. Cargo Light , ....... PO250 1. Removethescrewsandlift off thelens. of thesocket 3. Put a new bulbintothesocketandpushit 2. Pull theoldbulbstraightout 4. Replacethelensandtightenthescrews. 6-61 in untilitistight.
Service & Appearance Care Rear Lights, Pickup Models I i 1. Openthetailgate. 2. Removethetworearlightassemblyscrewsnearthetailgatelatchand pull out the light assembly. u PO496 3. Removethescrewsfromthebulbretainerandtakeit assembly. 4. Pullthe old bulbstraightout 5. Put in anewbulb of thesocket and push it inuntil it is tight.
6. Replacethe bulb retainer. 7. Replacetherearlightassemblyandtightenthescrews. 8. Closethetailgate. Sear Lights, Chassis Cab Models U 1. Usingyourhands,peeltherubbersealawayfromthelens. I PO497 2. Liftthelens off thelightassembly. 3.
Service & Appearance Care 4. Push in gentlyonthebulb,turn the socket. it counterclockwiseandremove it from 5. Put in anewbulband,pushing tight. in gently,turnitclockwiseuntil it is 6. Putthesocketback seal. in thelightassemblyandreplacethelensandlens Fuses and Circuit Breakers Thewiringcircuits in yourvehicleareprotectedfromshortcircuitsbya combination of fuses,circuitbreakers,andfusiblethermallinks in thewiring itself.Thisgreatlyreducesthechance of firescausedbyelectricalproblems.
Fuse Block K2644 Thefuseblock is in theinstrumentpanelonthedriver’sside. if youhaveone. To remove You canremovefuseswithafuseextractor, hold theend of thefusebetweenyourthumb fuses if youdon’thaveone, andindexfingerand pull straightout. road and Besure to usethecorrectfuse. If youeverhaveaproblemonthe don’thaveasparefuse,youcan“borrow’’one of thecorrectvalue.Justpick the radio or somefeature of yourvehiclethatyoucangetalongwithout-like it cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if it is of thevalueyouneed.
youuse leadedfuel, youcoulddamageyourthree-waycatalyticconverter, andotherenginecomponents. Computer Command Control System (All TBI equipped vehicles and diesel engine vehicles below 8,500 lbs. GVWR) Gasoline Engines Thissystemhasanoxygen (OS) sensorthathelpskeepyourengine’sair-fuel If youuse mixtureataproperlevel.Useonlyunleadedfuelinyourvehicle. (OS) sensorandthree-way leadedfuel,youcoulddamageyouroxygen catalytic converter. Diesel Vehicles Below 8,500 LBS.
Loading Your Vehicle The CertificationKire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door or in theincompletevehicledocumentinthecab.Thelabelshowsthesize ofyour to obtain the gross weight original tires and the inflation pressures needed capacity ofyourvehicle.Thisis called the GVWR(GrossVehicleWeight Rating).The GWVR includestheweight of thevehicle,alloccupants,fueland cargo. The CertificationKire label also tells you the maximumweightsforthefront andrearaxles,calledGrossAxleWeightRating(GAWR).
Service & Appearance Care Do notloadyourvehicleanyheavierthanthe G W R orthe -A b can maximumfront and rear GAWRs. If you do, partsonyourvehicle break,oritcanchangethewayyourvehiclehandles.These couldcauseyou to losecontrol. Also, overloadingcanshortenthe life of your vehicle. Usingheaviersuspensioncomponentstogetaddeddurabilitymightnot changeyourweightratings.Askyourdealertohelpyouloadyourvehiclethe right way. .,ur warrantydoes overloading.
;. Trajlering Package PO339 If your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also 8 load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the GrossCombinationWeightRating(GCWR). to include the weight of everything you Whenyouweighyourtrailer,besure put in it.And,rememberto figure the weight of the people inside as part of your load. Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR. Add-on Equipment Whenyoucarryremovableitems,likesnow plow.
,. ’ *. Service & Appearance Care Truck-Camper Loading Information Openyourgloveboxdoorand look forthislabel: PO338 Thislabelwilltellyouhowmuch of aloadyourvehiclecancarry,andhow Also, itwillhelpyoumatchtheright to spreadoutyourloadtherightway. slide-in camper to your vehicle. Whenyoucarryaslide-incamper,thetotalcargoload plus weightofthecamper, everythingelseaddedtothecamperafter of yourvehicleisthe it leftthefactory; everythinginthecamper;and allthepeopleinside.
The total carqoloadmustnotbemorethanyourvehicle’sCWR. TRUCKLOADINGINFORMATION c‘ n l EXAMPLE OF PROPER TRUCK ANDCAMPERMATCH --7 I 1 . Camper center of gravity, 2. Recommended center of gravity location zone. * Refer to Truck Camper Loading Information label in glove box for “A” and “8”dimensions. 1 . Recommended location for cargo center of gravity for cargo weight rating (Pickup Truck). Note: Use rear edge of load floor for measurement purposes.
Service & Appearance Care Trailer Recommendations Youmustsubtractyour hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh so that you won’t go over the GVWR your vehicle with your trailer attached, or the GAWR. if you spread out the weight You’llgetthebestperformance right way, and if youchoosethecorrecthitchandtrailerbrakes. For moreinformation,see“TrailerTowing” ofyour load the in theIndex.
I CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires aredangerous. Overloadingyourtires can causeoverheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a seriousaccident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index: Underinflatedtires pose thesamedanger as overloadedtires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommendedpressure.Tirepressure should be checked when your tires are cold.
Service & Appearance Care WhentoCheck: Checkyourtiresonceamonthormore. tirepressure of thesparetire. Also, checkthe How toCheck: Useagoodqualitypocket-typegage to checktirepressure. if you Simplylookingatthetireswillnottellyouthepressure,especially haveradialtires-whichmaylookproperlyinflatedevenifthey’re underinflated. If yourtireshavevalvecaps,besure to putthembackon.Theyhelp preventleaksbykeepingoutdirtandmoisture.
- Inflationpressuresshouldneverexceed inflationspecifiedforthemaximumload If youhave 19.5 inchradialtires 10 psi (70 kPa)abovethe of thetire. onyourvehicle,and: - You’llbedrivingforverylongatspeedsof 66 mph (105 km/h)to 70 mph (110 km/h)wherelegal,inflatetiresto 5 psi (35 kPa)morethan therecommendedcoldinflationpressuresandreduceaxleload capacityby4%.
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Service & Appearance Cam Tire lnspecfion and Rotation To makeyour tireslastlonger,havetheminspectedandrotatedatthe mileagesrecommended in theMaintenanceSchedule.See“Scheduled MaintenanceServices” in theIndex. - Q - K2655 Usethisrotationpattern. If your vehicle has front tires with different load ratings or tread designs (such asallseason vs. onloffroad)thanthereartires,don’trotateyourtiresfront to rear.
Dual Tire Rotation K2659 Useoneofthesepatterns on thefrontand rear. if you havethesame tire sizesand load ranges 1 K2660 Usethis pattern if yourfrontandreartiresaredifferentsizesor Whenyouinstalldualwheels,besuretheventholes lined up. 6-79 load ranges.
Service & Appearance Cam When It’s Time for New Tires K1656 Oneway to tell whenit’stime for new tires is to check the treadwear 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or indicators,whichwillappearwhenyourtireshaveonly less of treadremaining. You needanewtire if: You canseetheindicatorsatthreeplacesaroundthetire. You canseecordorfabricshowingthroughthetire’srubber. Thetreadorsidewall cord or fabric. is cracked,cutorsnaggeddeepenough to show Thetirehasabump,bulgeorsplit.
r I CAUTION If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is badly underinflated, the tire canoverheat. Anoverheatedtirecanloseairsuddenlyor catcl. fire. Youor others could beinjured.Besurealltires(includingthe spare, if any) are properlyinflated. Buying New Tires To find outwhat kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certificationflire label.Thetires installed onyourvehiclewhen it wasnewhadaTire Performance Criteria Specification(TPCSpec)numberoneachtire’ssidewall.
Service & Appearance Care Traction-A, B, C Thetraction grades,from highest to lowestare: A, B, and C. Theyrepresent the tire’s ability to stop on wetpavementasmeasuredundercontrolled conditionsonspecifiedgovernmenttestsurfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tire marked C mayhavepoortractionperformance. Warning:The tractiongradeassigned to thistireisbasedonbraking (straight-ahead)tractiontestsanddoesnotincludecornering(turning)traction.
Wheel Replacement Re'place any' wheelthat is bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheelnutskeep If comingloose,thewheel,wheelbolts,andwheelnutsshouldbereplaced. thewheelleaksairout,,replace it (exceptsomealuminumwheels,whichcan if anyof these conditions sometimesberepaired).SeeyourGMdealer exists. Your dealer will know what kind of wheel you need. Eachnewwheelshould'havethesameloadcarryingcapacity,diameter, width,offset,andbemountedthesamewayastheone it' replaces.
Service & Appearance Care Tire Chains If your vehicle has dual wheels or LT265175R16 sizetires,don’tuse chains; they can damage your vehicle. 3 tire __ youdon’thavedualwheelsor if you have a tire size other than SAE LT265/75R16,use tire chainsonlywhenyoumust.Useonly “S” type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Tightenthe as tightlyaspossiblewiththeendssecurelyfastened.Drive slowlyand TOIIOW thechainmanufacturer’sinstructions.
I NOTICE I Don’tuseany of these unless !v will damage your vehicle: anual says youcan. In manyuses, Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Useavacuumcleaner aclean,dampcloth. often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with GM cleaners-a solvent-typespotlifteranda YourGMdealerhastwo foam-typepowderedcleaner.Theywillcleannormalspotsandstainsvery well. Herearesomecleaningtips: Alwaysreadtheinstructionsonthecleanerlabel. Cleanupstainsassoonasyoucan-beforetheyset.
Service & Appearance Care Rinsethesectionwithaclean,wetsponge. Wipe off what’s leftwithaslightlydamppapertowelorcloth. Thendry it immediatelywithan I air hose,ahairdryeroraheatlamp. ~~~ carefulwithahairdryeror heat lamp.You could scorchme lauric. Wipewithacleancloth. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First,see if youhave to usesolvent-typecleaneratall. stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap.
Non-GreasyStains: Likecatsup,coffee(black),egg,fruit,fruitjuice,milk, soft drinks,wine,vomit,urineandblood. Carefullyscrapeoffexcessstain,thenspongetheplacewithcoolwater. If astainremains,followthefoam-typeinstructionsabove. Ifanodor lingersaftercleaningvomit orurine,treattheareawitha to 1 cup watedbakingsodasolution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)ofbakingsoda (250 ml)oflukewarmwater. Finally, if needed,cleanlightlywithsolvent-typecleaner. CombinationStains: Likecandy,icecream,mayonnaise,chilisauceand unknownstains.
Service & Appearance Care Don’tuseabrasivecleanersonglass,becausetheymaycausescratches. Avoidplacingdecalsontheinsiderearwindow,sincetheymayhave scraped off later. If abrasivecleanersareusedontheinsideoftherear window,anelectricdefoggerelementmaybedamaged.Anytemporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.
r Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Brightmetalpartsshouldbecleanedregularly to keeptheirluster.Washing withwater is all thatisusuallyneeded.However,youmayuseGMChrome. Polishonchrome or stainlesssteeltrim, if necessary. To avoid damagingprotectivetrim,never Usespecialcarewithaluminumtrim. useautoorchromepolish,steamorcausticsoap to cleanaluminum.
Service & Appearance Care Finish Damage Any stonechips,fracturesordeepscratches in thefinishshouldberepaired right away.Baremetalwillcorrodequicklyandmaydevelop intoamajor repair expense. Minorchipsandscratchescanberepairedwithtouch-upmaterialsavailable fromyourdealerorotherserviceoutlets.Largerareasof finish damage can be corrected in yourdealer’sbodyandpaintshop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicalsusedforiceandsnowremovalanddustcontrolcancollectonthe underbody.
Appearance Care Materials PART NUMBER SIZE 1050172 1050173 16 1050174 1050214 32 I050729 1051055 16 1051398 1052870 16 16 oz. (0.473L) oz. (0.473L) 16 oz. (0.473L) oz. 8 oz. (0.237L) oz. (0.473L) 8 oz. (0.237L) oz.
Service & Appearance Care Vehicle identification Number (VIN) KO641 Thisisthelegalidentifier for yourvehicle. It appears on aplateinthefront corneroftheinstrumentpanel,onthedriver’sside.Youcanseeitifyou look throughthewindshieldfromoutsideyourvehicle.TheVINalsoappears ontheVehicleCertificationandServicePartslabelsandthecertificatesof titleandregistration. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for your GM engine.
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Service & Appearance Care Service Parts Identification Label WMEELBASE I 00 NOT REMOVE Service Par+s Identification < )- VEHICLE IOENTlFlCATlOP NUMBER t MODEL DESIGNATION OPTION CONTENT P R l h l f D IN 0 5 A I PAINT TECHNOLOGY ORDER NUMBER EXTERIORCOLORS K2680 You’llfindthislabelontheinside of theglovebox. everneed to orderparts.Onthislabelis: It’s veryhelpful if you Your VIN. Its modeldesignation. Paintinformation. A list of allproductionoptions and specialequipment.
Specification Charts Replacement Parts Replacementpartnumberslisted in thissectionarebasedonthelatest informationavailableatthetimeofprinting,andaresubjecttochange.Ifa partlistedinthismanualisnotthesameasthepartused in yourvehicle if youhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactyour GM truck whenitwasbuilt,or dealer. Engine Identification Produced Fuel VIN Liter Emissions BY Displacement Type EngineCode System * 2 TBI V6 U.S. 4.3 TBI H US., Can. L.D. 5.0 V8 * TBI K 5.7 V8 US., Can. Diesel us. L.D. C V8 6.2 H.D. V8 6.
Service & Appearance Care Cooling Systen Capacity QUA ITITY* VIN CODE Z H K With NC Without NC ENGINE 10.9Quarts(10.3Liters) 10.9Quarts(10.3Liters) 4.3L 17.5Quarts(16.5Liters) 18 Quarts (17 Liters) 5.0L 18 Quarts (17 Liters) 17.5 Quarts (16.5 Liters) 5.7L ~13500 27Quarts(25.5Liters) H.D. 26.5Quarts(25Liters) 25Quarts(23.5Liters) 25 Quarts(23.5Liters) C 6.2L 25 Quarts 123.5 Liters) 25Quarts(23.5Liters) J 6.2L 26.5Quarts(25Liters) F 26.5Quarts(25Liters) 6.5L 23Quarts(22Liters) N 25Quarts(23.5Liters) 7.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity TYPE* QUANTITY RefrigerantR-12 2.5 Ibs. (1.134kg) *Notallairconditioningrefrigerantsarethesame. If theairconditioning systeminyourvehicleneedsrefrigerant,besuretheproperrefrigerant is used. If you’renotsure,askyourGMdealer. TO223 Fuel Tank Capacity - TYPE .
Service & Appearance Care Light Bulb Data 6-98
I No. Lamp orBulb MalfunctionIndicator (“Service Engine Soon”) UpshiftIndicator Glow PlugsLamp* LowCoolantLamp* ServiceFuelFilterLamp* only “Diesel **Crew Only Cab tCanadian I IRating Power at 12.8V, WattsTrade Quantity 74 74 74 74 Vehicles only .7 .7 .7 74 .7 .7 1 1 1 1 1 t0390 Service Replacement Part and Filter Recommendations - Oil Air PCV Spark** Engine Valve Plugs Filter Cleaner (VIN) 4.3 (Z) PF51 A1 78CW CV789C CR43TS 5.0 (H) PF35t A348C cv774c .CR43TS 5.7 (K) PF35t A348C cv774c .
Service & Appearance Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers Circuit Breaker Name Gages CircuitsProtected Fuse CruiseControl,4WDDisplayIllum.Rear 20Amp WindowDefoggerTimer,Aux.Batt.Relay Feed,SafetyBeltBuzzerTimer,Cluster Ign.Feed 15 Amp Turn-B/U Back-upLamps,TurnSignals 10 Amp EMCllgn T.C.C., AirDiverter,E.S.C.,E.G.R.,E.C.M. Ign.,R.W.A.L.BrakeSwitch Inj.A 10 Amp ThrottleBodyInjectors 15 Amp Brake R.W.A.L., Cluster-Speed0 AC/Htr H.V.A.C. 4 WD,Aux.Batt.Relay 25Amp Ctsy DomeLamp,CargoLamp,Ctsy.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services -1 ’ I ThissectioncoversthemaintenancerequiredforyourGeneralMotorsvehicle. Your vehicleneedstheseservicestoretainit’ssafety,dependability,and emissioncontrolperformance. A Word About Maintenance ................................................................................. 7-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...................................................................... 7-3 Recording Maintenance Services .......................................................
Scheduled Maintenance Services Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...................................... 7-18 Owner Checks and Services .............................................................................. 7-22 Recommended Fluids & Lubricants................................................................... 7-25 Maintenance Record ........................................................................................... 7-27 Service Station Checks ................................
A Word About Maintenance We atGeneralMotorswanttohelpyoukeepyourvehicle in goodworking condition.But wedon’tknowexactlyhowyou’lldriveit. Youmay drivevery shortdistancesonlya few timesa week.Oryoumaydrivelongdistancesall thetime in veryhot,dustyweather. Youmayuseyour vehicleinmaking deliveries.Oryoumaydrive it to work, to do errands,or in manyotherways. Because of allthedifferent wayspeopleusetheirGMvehicles,maintenance needsvary.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Scheduled Maintenance Services Thisparttellsyouthemaintenanceservicesthatyoushouldhavedoneand thetimesyoushouldschedulethem. YourGM dealerknowsyourvehiclebest If yougotoyourdealerforyourservice andwantsyou to behappywithit. needs,you’llknowthatGM-trainedandsupportedservicepeoplewillperform theworkusinggenuineGMparts. These schedules are for vehicles that: carrypassengersandcargowithintherecommendedlimits. theselimitsonyourvehicle’sCertificationLabel.
~~~ Engine Description 4.3L V6/TBI with 8500 GVWR and below 7~ . with 8501 GWVR and' above 5.0L V8/TBI 5.7L V8/TBI with8500 GVWR and belowk= with8501GVWRandabov-sd J = tb6.2L V8IDiesel L. >c< 6.2L V8/Diesel V8/Diesel 6.5L g$ 7.4L Except 454 SS Model with454 SS Model ; VIN Code Z ! H K C J F V8/TBIN HD LD *&$ LD HD LD HD HD c I 'g HD LD 1- TO268 L.. NOTE:TBI I s a throttle body injection system.
Scheduled Maintenance Services GASOLINEENGINESWITHLIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS- *An EmissionControlService **See“Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices” in thissection. tTo determinetheemissionsclassification ofyourenginerefer to “Selectingthe ProperMaintenanceChart” in thissection.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services GASOLINEENGINESWITHLIGHTDUTYEMISSIONS- FOOTNOTES: *An EmissionControlService **See “Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices’’inthissection. tTo determinetheemissionsclassification of yourenginerefer to “Selectingthe ProperMaintenance Chart” in thissection.
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ction. this Scheduled Maintenance Services GASOLINEENGINES WITH HEAVY DUTY EMISSIONS- I If your drivingconditionsmeetthosespecified in “ScheduledMaintenance FOOTNOTES: ‘ AnEmissionControlService ‘*See“Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices” in thissection.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE It If yourdrivingconditionsdo NOT meetthosespecified in “Scheduled MaintenanceServices”in this section,useMaintenanceSchedule II (4. THESERVICESSHOWNONTHISCHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARETO BE DONEAFTER 60,000 MILES AT THESAMEINTERVALS.
Scheduled Maintenance Services GASOLINEENGINESWITH HEAVY DUTY EMISSIONS- 7-1 2
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE Ilt If yourdrivingconditions do NOT meetthosespecifiedin“Scheduled MaintenanceServices”inthissection,useMaintenanceSchedule II h), 54 57 60 90 95 100 . e e e e e e e THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARETOBE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THESAMEINTERVALS.
6.2LAND6.5LDIESELENGINES- -0OTNOTES: rt Changefilterevery 15,000 miles (24 000 km), exceptwhenoperatingindusty conditions. Dusty conditions may require more frequent filter replacement. Extreme dust and dirtoperatingconditions (off-road), mayrequiretheairfilter to be checkedasoften asevery300miles(483km) and replaced as necessary. * An EmissionControlService ** See“Explanation of ScheduledMaintenanceServices”inthissection. 1 Applicableonly to trucks sold in theUnitedStates.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE It If yourdrivingconditions do NOT meetthosespecifiedin“Scheduled THESERVICESSHOWNON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARETOBEDONEAFTER 60,000 MILES AT THESAMEINTERVALS.
Scheduled Maintenance Services 6.2L AND 6.5L DIESEL ENGINESIf yourdrivingconditionsmeetthosespecifiedin“ScheduledMaintenance Services” in this section,useMaintenanceSchedule I (4.
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE Ilt THESERVICESSHOWN ON THISCHART UP TO60,000MILES (100 000 km) ARETOBEDONEAFTER60,000MILES AT THESAMEINTERVALS.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of theserviceslisted in themaintenancecharts. Theproperfluidsandlubricants to use are listed in thissection.Makesure whoeverservicesyourvehicleusesthese.Allpartsshouldbereplacedand all necessaryrepairsdonebeforeyouoranyoneelsedrivesthevehicle. -ALWAYSUSE SG OR 1. ENGINEOILANDOILFILTERCHANGE* SGKE QUALITY,ENERGYCONSERVING II OILS OF THEPROPER VISCOSITY.
6. AIRCLEANERFILTERREPLACEMENT* -Replaceatevery 30,000 miles (50 000 km) ormoreoftenunderdustyconditions.Askyourdealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions. 7. FRONTWHEELBEARINGREPACK (2 WHEELDRIVEONLY) -Clean andrepackthefrontwheelbearingsateachbrakerelining,oratthe specifiedinterval,whichevercomesfirst. 8.
Scheduled Maintenance Services 13. EGRSYSTEM INSPECTION* -ConductEGRSYSTEMCHECKas described in theServiceManual. 14. ELECTRONICVACUUMREGULATORVALVE(EVRV) INSPECTION* -Inspect filterforexcessivecontaminationorplugging. If required,clean dry and elementwithasolution of biodegradablesoapandwater,let reinstallelement. 15. ENGINETIMINGCHECKANDDISTRIBUTORCHECK(SOME MODELS)” -Adjust timing to underhoodlabelspecifications.
23. EXHAUSTPRESSUREREGULATORVALVE INSPECTION* -Check thevalveworksproperly.Correctanybinding.Inspecthosesforcracks, chafingordecay.Replacepartsasneeded. that -For proper wear 24. TIRE ANDWHEELROTATIONANDINSPECTION 6,000 miles (1 0 000 andmaximumtirelife,rotatetiresatthefirst kilometers)forSchedule I (t)or7,500miles(12500kilometers)for 000 kilometers) Schedule II (.) andthenevery15,000miles(25 thereafter.Followtheinstructionsandpatternsshown in Section6.
Scheduled Maintenance Sewices When thewheelsareremovedforrotation,inspectdiscbrakepadsforwear Also inspectdrumbrakeliningsforwearand androtorsforsurfacecondition. cracks.Inspectotherbrakeparts,includingdrums,wheelcylinders,parking or dirtfromthewheeland brake,etc.,atthesametime.Removeanyrust mountingsurfacesbeforemountingthewheel. Inspectbrakesmoreoften frequentbraking.
Onmanualtransmissionvehicles,puttheshiftlever in N (Neutral),pushthe clutch down halfway,and try to starttheengine.Thestartershouldworkonly whentheclutchispusheddown all the way to thefloor. Steeringcolumnlockoperation ineachgearshiftposition. -While parked,try to turnthekeyto Lock Lock onlywhenthe Withanautomatictransmission,thekeyshouldturnto gear shift is in P (Park). Lock without Onvehicleswithakeyreleaselever,try to turnthekeyto pressingthelever.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listedbelowareinspectionsandserviceswhichshouldbeperformedatleast You shouldletyourGM twiceayear(forinstanceeachspringorfall). dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Makesureanynecessaryrepairsarecompletedatonce. SteeringandSuspension lnspectiont -Inspect front and rear suspension andsteeringsystemfordamaged,looseormissingparts,signs ofwear or lack of lubrication.
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluidsandlubricantsidentifiedbelow byname,partnumberor GM Dealer. specificationmaybeobtainedfromyour USAGE EngineOil I I FLUID/LUBRICANT GM GoodwrenchMotorOil or equivalentforAPIService or SGlCE of therecommendedviscositv. SG EngineCoolant Mixture ofwater andagoodqualityethylene glycol base antifreezeconforming to GM-6038-M (GMPartNo.1052103). HydraulicClutchSystem HydraulicClutchFluid(GMPart HydraulicBrakeSystems DelcoSupreme 11@ brake fluid (GMPart No.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Recommended Fluids & Lubricants HoodLatchAssembly a. Pivots and spring anchor a.Engine b. ReleasePawl b. Chassisgreasemeetingrequirements of GM-6031-M(GMPart No. 1052497). oil (GM Part No. 1050109). FrontWheelBearings Chassisgreasemeetingrequirements Grade2,CategoryLBorGC-LB(GMPart 1052497). PropellerShaftSpline/UniversalJoint Chassisgreasemeetingrequirements of GM-6031-M (GMPart No.
Maintenance Record Aftereach of theprecedingScheduledMaintenanceServices is performed, recordthedate,odometerreading,servicesperformed(listitemnumbers)and whoperformedtheservices in theappropriatecolumn.Inaddition,retain copies of yourreceipts. It issuggestedthatreceiptsbekeptwithyour Owner'sManual.
Scheduled Maintenance Services Service Station Checks It isimportantfor you or aservicestationattendanttoperformthese fill. under-hoodchecksateachfuel Checktheengineoillevelandadd Checktheenginecoolantlevel necessary. if necessary. in therecoverybottleandadd Checkthewindshieldwasherfluidlevelandadd SeetheseitemsintheIndex for informationonhow 7-28 if necessary. to checkthem.
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Customer Assistance Information Section i HereyouwillfindouthowtocontactGMCTruck if youneedassistance. how to obtain service publications and how to Thissectionalsotellsyou report any safety defects. Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......................................................................... 8-2 ........................................... 8-3 Customer Assistance for HearinglSpeech Impaired GM Participation in Better Business Bureau MediatiodArbitration Program....
Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfactionandgoodwillareimportant to yourdealerandGMCTruck. Normally,anyconcernswiththesalestransactionortheoperation of your vehiclewillberesolvedbyyourdealer’sSalesorServiceDepartments. Sometimes,however,despitethebestintentionsofallconcerned, to your misunderstandingscanoccur. Ifyourconcernhasnotbeenresolved satisfaction,thefollowingstepsshouldbetaken: STEPONE -Discussyourconcernwithamemberofdealership management.
WhencontactingGMCTruck,pleaserememberthatyourconcernwilllikely beresolvedinthedealership,usingthedealership’sfacilities,equipmentand if youhavea personnel.Thatis whywe suggestyoufollowStepOnefirst concern. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assistownerswhohavehearingdifficulties,GMCTruckhasinstalled specialTDD(TelecommunicationsDevicesfortheDeaf)equipmentatits CustomerAssistanceCenter.
Customer Assistance Information In order to fileaclaim,youwillhave to provideyournameandaddress,the vehicle identification number (VIN)ofyourvehicle,andastatementofthe try to help resolve your dispute nature ofyourcomplaint.BBBstaffmay throughmediation. If mediation is notsuccessful, or if you do notwish to participate in mediation,eligiblecustomersmaypresenttheircase to an impartialthird-partyarbitratorat aninformalhearing.
To contactNHTSA,youmayeithercalltheAutoSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat or write to: 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in theWashington,D.C.area) NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If youlive in Canada,andyoubelievethatyourvehiclehasasafetydefect, youshouldimmediatelynotifyTransportCanada, in addition to notifying GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited.
Customer Assistance Information Service Publications InformationonhowtoobtainProductServicePublications,Subscriptionsand US. states(andthe Indexesasdescribedbelowisapplicableonlyinthefifty District of Columbia)andonlyforlighttruckswith GVWR lessthan 10,000 pounds(4536kg). InCanada,informationpertainingtoProductServiceBulletinsandIndexes canbeobtainedbywritingto:GeneralMotors of CanadaLimited,Service L1H 8P7. PublicationsDepartment,1908ColonelSamDr.
Individual PSP’S Ifyoudon’twant to buy allthe PSP’s issuedbyGMCTruckforallmodels in themodelyear,youcanbuyindividualPSP’s,such as thosewhichmay to seeourindex pertaintoaparticularmodel. Todo this,youwillfirstneed of PSP’s. It providesavariety of information.Here’swhatyou’llfindinthe indexand howyoucangetone: What You’ll Find in the Index: A list of allPSP’spublishedbyGMCTruck in amodelyear(1989or later).
Customer Assistance haformation Copies at Participaiing Dealers Copies of IndexesandindividualPSP’sareatyourparticipating dealer. You canask to seethem. GMC Truck A VERYIMPORTANTREMINDER: ThesePSP’s are meant for technicians. Theyarenotmeantforthe“do-it-yourselfer,”Technicianshavetheequipment, tools,safetyinstructions,andknow-howtodoajobquicklyandsafely. GMC Truck reserves the right to changetheseprocedureswithoutnoticeafter November, 1992.
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1993 SERVICEPUBLICATIONS ORDERINGINFORMATION You can get manuals that tell how to operate and service your vehicle. To order them, fill out the order form on the next page and send the address below. GMC Truck Service Publications Post Office Box 436006 Pontiac,MI48343 it to If you have questions or would like to order using your credit card, call us TOLL FREE at 1-800-627-5699. From outside the Continental United States, please call 1-313-455-8016 GLOVE BOX LITERATUREFORYOURSIERRA Manual al Owner’s $5.
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A B Battery........................................... 6-54 Belts(See"SafetyBelts") BetterBusinessBureauMediation8-3 Bliizard ..........................................4-54 Brakes 'Adjustment................................. 4-19 Antilock ...................................... 4-16 .6.49 Fluid ........................................... Leak Check ............................... 6-52 Master Cylinder ........................6-49 Parking.......................................2-29 4-19 Pedal Travel .........
C D Camper Wiring Harness ..............2-91 Capacities/Specification Charts ..6-95 Cassette TapePlayer (See “AudioSystems”) Catalytic Converter ...................... 6-65 Certificationnire Label .................6-67 Changing A Flat Tire ........ 5.17. 5-23 Chemical Paint Spotting ..............6-90 ChildRestraints (See“Safety Belts”) Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays ...........2-62 CircuitBreakers(See“Fuses”) Cleaning Finish Care ................................ 6-88 Glass ...................................
1 I- . I Add-on Equipment ...................6-94 Electronic Heatinghir Conditioning (See"Heating") Engine Adding Coolant ...5.12,5.14. 6-44 Air Cleaner ................................ 6-31 Block Heater ..........2.19.3.5. 6-26 ColdWeather Starting (Diesel) .................... 2-1 7 Coolant .......5.12. 5-14. 6.42. 6-96 Coolant Temperature Gage ......2-88 Diesel ................................ 6.6. 6-1 9 Crankcase .................................. 6-96 Exhaust ........................... 2.
INDEX Jack Storage ...................... 5.19. 5-31 5-3 Jump Starting ................................ H Halogen Bulbs .............................. 6-55 Hazard Warning Flashers ..............5-2 Head Restraints .............................. 1-5 Headlights .......................... 2.53. 6-55 Composite .................................. 6-56 Halogen ..................................... 6-55 High Beam Indicator Light ......2-85 High-Low Beam ........................ 2-44 Reminder .....................
S Safety Belts .................................. 1-11 Adults ........................................ 1-18 Center Passenger Position ...... 1-26 Cleaning ..................................... 6-87 Checking Restraint System ..... 1-52 Child Restraints ........................ 1-37 Children ..................................... 1-35 Driver Position .......................... 1-18 Extender .................................... 1-52 Lap Shoulder............................. 1-19 Larger Children ..........:....
W Towing A Trailer ...................................... 4-55 Following Distance ...................4.59 Maintenance ..............................4-61 Recommendations ...................6-72 Turn Signals .............................. 4-59 Traffic Lights ................................... 4-8 TrailerBrakes .............................. 4-58 Wiring Harness ..............2.91, 6-64 Trailering Package ........................ 6-69 Transfer Case ..................... 2.37. 6-39 Transmission Automatic .....
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