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The 1996 GMC Sonoma Owner’s Manual ............................................................. .................................................................. ..................................................... Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system. Featuresand Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
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How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive theirnew vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
Also, in this book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. I NOTICE: When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. Vehicle Damage Warnings These mean there is something thatcould damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Regular Cab Pickup I Extended Cab Pickup I vi
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should nut do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Manual Front Seat You can lose controlof the vehicleif you try to adjust a manual driver’sseat while the vehicle is moving.
For vehicles without easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the seat toward the driver’s door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 For vehicles with easy entry seats, move the lever under the front of the seat up to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place.
Manual Lumbar Support (Option) If you have this feature, there will be a knob on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats or 60/40 Bench) To adjust the front seatback, lift the 1eve.r onthe outer side of the seat. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.
But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4 Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their jobwhen you’re reclined like this. The shoulderbelt can’t do its job because it won’t be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its either. job In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen.
To return the seatback to the upright position. push the seatback a l l the way back until the latch catches. if the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will return to the reclined position. Seatback Latches forward, lift the latch and push the seat forward. If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Easy gntry Seat (Extended Cab) The right front bucket or split-bench seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear vehicle area. 0 @ Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward. Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in the rear area. Move the right front seatback to its original position after someone gets into the rear seat area. Then move the seat rearward until it locks. If an easy entry right front seat isn’t locked, it can move.
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. I Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (,See“Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.) And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. .. 1 /!\ ,A’ *.. TION: 1 ’ i , : A . .. . . * Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seaton wheels.
I Get it up to speed. Then stop thevehicle. The rider doesn't stop. I The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it couldbe the windshield ...
or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safetj klts -- an the Answers &.’ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. &= If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Q.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special thingsto know about safety belts and children.And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be ridingin your vehicle, see the partof this manual called “Children.” Follow those rulesfor everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has, We’ll start with the driver position.
I 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the thighs.In a crash,this applies be less likely force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply forceat your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
What's wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.
Q.’ What’s wrong with this? CAUT -3N: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. Always buckle yourbelt into the buckle nearestyou. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Q.@What’s wrong with this? I A CAUTION: You can be seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward,which would increase the chanceof head andneck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strongas shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
e: What’s wrong with this? 13 CAUTION: You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. Ifa belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, orask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR)System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or airbag system. Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt even if you have an airbag. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected fromit.
CAUTION: (Continued) Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They aren't designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear, sideor low-speed frontal crashes. Everyone in your vehicle, including thedriver, should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an airbag for that person. AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG.
How the Air Bag System Works Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel. Also, don’t put anything (such as pets or objects) between the driver and the steering wheel. If something is between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse, it could cause injury. -- When should an air bag inflate? Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag isin the middle of the steering wheel.
If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle's deceleration.
What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time. The part of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm, but it will never be too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle The airbag affects how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and the servicemanual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a servicemanual, see “Serviceand Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
Adding Equipment to Your Air Ban E< ipl d ’ hide -. If I ada a push bumperor a bicycle rack to the front of‘my vehicle, will it keep the air bag from working properly? A: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Center Passenger Position Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position” earlier in this section.
When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter. pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
Rear Seat Passengers (Extended Cab Jump Seats) Lap Belt These are reserve seating positions equipped with lap belts only. (If your extended cab pickup has the optional side access panel, there's only one reserve seating position.) It's very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Each jump seat has a lap belt with no retractor.
Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies To make it shorter, pull the belt as shown until it is snug. Buckle and position it the same way as the lap part of the driver’s safety belt (see “Driver Position” in the Index).
CAUTION: (Continued) 2 at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly becomea 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The babywould be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. I I A CAUTION: I Never hold a baby in your arms while riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it.
m. Child Restraints Top Strap Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury.
Securing a Child Restraint in the CenterSeat Position (Except 60/40 Split Bench Seat) Don’t use child restraints in the center position of a 60/40 bench seat. \ You’ll be using the lap belt. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Center Front Seat Position (60/40 Split Bench Seat) 5. Buckle the belt.
Jump Seats (Extended Cab) Don’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won’t work properly. Securing a Child Restraintin,the ,Right Front Seat Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 1 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-34 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. . .
Larger Children 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it goback all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
1 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured.A belt must be used by only one person at a time.
,Never dothis. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a 1apTshoulder belt,but the shoulder partis behind way, in the child. If the child wears the belt in this a crash the child might slide under thebelt. The belt’s force would then be applied righton the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. should use it.
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash,then you need new belts. If you ever see alabel on the driver’s safety belt buckle that says to replace the buckle assembly, be sure to do so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision. If belts are cut ordamaged, replace them.
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Section 2 Features and Controls I Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.A child or others could be badly injured or even killed.
This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag. NOTICE: When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag.
Door Locks I You can use the Keyless’Entry System, if you have this option. You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside. -Unlocked doors canbe dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handlewon’t open it. Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door whenyou slow down or stop yourvehicle. This may not beso obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.
Si :Access Panel (Extenc d Cab) Power Door L rk! If your vehicle has power door locks, the switch is located on the armrest. Press LOCK to lock all the doors at once. To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the key symbol. Your vehicle may be equipped with a side access panel for convenience in loading and unloading cargo. It is recommended that passengers who sit i n the rear jump seat enter and exit through the door on the passenger’s side.
Keyless Entry System (Option) Operation If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors from u p to 30 feet (9 m ) away using the ke,y chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the doors wi.11 unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors. Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Colnmission (FCC) Rules.
To replace batteries in the Keyless Entry transmitter: Tai@ You can open the tailgate by pulling up on the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate back up, be sure it latches securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. Raise the tailgate slightly. 1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the transmitter near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. 2.
itil Key If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors. Parkil 3.
Ignition.Positions. New Vehicle-‘!Break-In” Use the key to turn the ignition switch to five different positions. NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Keep your speedat 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for-the first500 miles (804 km). 0 Don’t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the’first500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 . Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so.
NOTICE: Don’t operate accessoriesin the ACCESSORY position for long periodsof time. Prolonged operation of accessories in theACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting yourvehicle. LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.
Key Release Button Automatic transmission To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the OFF position. Then turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel.
Manual transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that’s a safety feature. Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.
Starting Your 4.3 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in START.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) To use the coolant heater: 1 . Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet. 4.3L Engine 2.2L Engine In very cold weather. 0°F (- 18°C) or colder. the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually. the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that. youcontact your GM dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. Don’t leave yourvehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’reon fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal a b o ~halfway ~t down. Shifting out ofPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (runningat high speed) is dangerous.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST ( 1 ) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won’t shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Mr ual Transmission 5-Speed NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happenif you were stuck in a solid very deep sand or mud or were up against object.
Here’s how to operate your transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift intoFIRST (I), put the shift’ lever in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).
Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you have a SHIFT light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear when you downshift. SHIFT If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and is equipped with a manual transmission, disregard the SHIFT light when the transfer case is in 4LO.
‘our-V ve (ODtion) Manual Transfer Case If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, move the transfer case shift lever to 4HI or 4LO. You should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions. NOTICE: Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions fora long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain.
The front axle portion of the diagram on the indicator will light up when you shift into four-wheel drive. A slight delay between shifting and the pattern’s lighting is normal. If the pattern does not light up, or if the front axle lights do not go out after you shift out of four-wheel drive, have your dealer check your system. Turn the INT LIGHTS switch located to the right of your headlamp switch to dim your transfer case indicator light when your headlamps or parking lamps are on.
4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give To shift into or out of 4LO: you extra traction and provides extra gear reduction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. I. The vehicle must be moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) You can shift from 2HI to 4HI or from 4H1 to 2HI while the vehicle is moving.
Electronic Transfer Case(Option) If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case,the transfer case switches areabove the radio controls. 4LO: This setting also engages your front axleto give you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, deep snow and climbing ordescending steep hills. Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in.
transmission. The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO switch. You must wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph (4.
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal dawn with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever. It is located on the bottom driver’s side of the instrument panel. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat.
Shifting Into PARK (P) (bI-rtomatic TransmissionP‘fodnls Only) It can bc angerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fullyin PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure yourvehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5 . Remove the key and take it with you. If you can remove the key from your ignition, your vehicle is in PARK (P). It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running.
. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Before you get out of your vehicle, turnoff your engine, put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have four-wheel drivewith a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear. Your vehicle couldroll if it isn’t. If you are parkingon a hill or pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission) Engine Exhaust h 1 ‘ I Engine exhaust cankill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust comingin if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Windows Manual Windows It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re onfairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Express-Down Window The driver's window switch also has an express-down feature that allows you to lower it without holding the window switch. Hold the driver's window switch down for more than a 1/2 second to activate the express-down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly. The express-down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the up arrow end of the switch. Swing-Out \ Press the side of the switch with the down arrow to lower the window.
Sliding Rear Window (Option) Tilt Wheel (Option) If you have the tilt steering wheel, you should adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the i highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. ~ Squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps, a different turn signal flasher isused. With this flasher installed,the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working.
'Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Windshield Washer At the top of the n~ultifunctionlever there's a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol and the word PUSH. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, press the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed.
Setti-- Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou can’t drive safelya t a steady speed.So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. Don’t use cruise controlon slippery roads. you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise,you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to.
Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. There are two ways to go to a higher speed: . , , ..... Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A for about a 1/2 second. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Using Cruise Control on Hills Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applyingthe brake takes you out of cruise control.Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.
Press the top switch with the parking lamps symbol on it to turn on: Parking Lamps 0 Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Transfer Case Indicator Light (if you have one) Press the bottom switch with the master lamps symbol on it to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as the headlamps. Press the side of the switch marked OFF to turn off your lamps.
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. og Lamps 1 ’:ion) When it begins to get dark,your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn your headlamp switch on.The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on. When you turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change to the reduced brightness of DRL.
Press the side of the switch with the fog lamp symbol to turn the fog lamps on. Press OFF to turn them off. A light will glow in the switch when the fog lamps are on. Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your headlamps. Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps. Fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high-beam headlamps go off, the fog lamps will come on again.
Mirrors Outside Manual Adjust Mirror Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so Y O L ~can just see the side of your vehicle. You can fold them before entering a car wash. Pull the mirrors in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out when finished. Power Remote Control Mirror '1 The control is located on the driver's door armrest. Turn the control to L or R to choose the mirror, then press the arrows on the outside switch ring to adjust the mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror Storage Compartments Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Glove Box IA CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharplyinto the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror orglance over yourshoulder before changing lanes.
Front Storage Area If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You can store cassettesi n the slots in the front of the compartment. If you have a compact disc player. you may store compact discs inside the console by removing the small tray under the armrest and placing discs in the lower bin. If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift the cover to expose the storage area which includes slots for cassettes and a coinholder.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray must be completely pulled out to open position before the ashtray cover opens and smoking material can be deposited. NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtray.If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage. NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighterin with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) Accessory Power Outlets (Option) If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power outlets are located below the cigarette lighter. Just pull down from the top of the door and follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. These circuits are protected by a fuse. andhave maximum current levels.
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1. Air Vents 7. Cigarette LightedPower Auxiliary Outlets (Option) 2 . Instrument Cluster 8. Storage Compartment 3. Electronic Transfer Case (Option) 9. Audio System 4. Comfort Controls 10. Lamp Contnols 5. Glove Box 1 1. Brake Release 6. Ashtray 12.
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, about how much fuel you've used, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
1 I ANTI-LOCK CHECK OIL BRAKE (!a SERVlCE ENGINE SOON CHECK GAGES AIR BAG RPM MPH P R N D D 2 1 B O 1 1 0 0 0 0 \ Optional Cluster 2-5 1
Speedometer and Odom-eter Tachometer (Option) I Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both mi,les per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (lun/h). The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in eithermiles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START.
Voltmeter 9 19 When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge i n DC volts. VOLTS When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system.Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operatingin the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.) Your brake system may not be working properly if the brakesystem warning lightis on. Driving with the brakesystem warning lighton can lead to an accident.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. I f the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! TEMP It means that your engine coolanthas overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not beas good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could leadto costly repairs that may notbe covered by your warranty. This light should come on, as a check t o show you it is working. when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. I f the light doesn't co~neon, have it repaired.
If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? You may be able t o correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: I f so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run a s efficiently a s designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear. misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon acceleration.
Engine Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. 80 OIL Canadian vehicles indicate oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure.
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light 't Light 1-1 SHIFT You have the SHIFT light if you have a manual transmission. This light comes on very briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. Shifting when the indicator light is on will help you get the best fuel economy. See "Shift Light" i n the Index. You have this light on the instrument panel. :::(-J 0 . 0 I t goes on whenever the DRL are on, the ignition is on, the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released.
Check GagesLight Fuel Gage The CHECK GAGES light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. CHECK GAGES If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones. 2-62 When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining. FUEL Here are fourthings that some owners ask about.
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find outhow to operatethe comfort control and audio systemsoffered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems suppliedwith your vehicle. Comfort Controls With these systemsyou can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Standard Climate Control System Fan Control The switch with the fan symbol changes the fan speed. To increase the fan speed,move the switch upward toward HI.
Mode Knob Optional Climate Control System ,Thelower knob allows you to choose the direction of air delivery. . . OFF: This setting turns off all beating functions. Some outside air will still come out of the heater outlet whenever the vehicle is moving forward. +e /J VENT: This setting directs airflow through the instrument panel outlets. +e + BI-LEVEL:' This setting directs air through the +' heater floor outlets and the instrument panel outlets.
Temperature Knob + BLEND: Airflow 'is divided equally between the The upper knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn the knob clockwise for warmer air. Turn the knob counte.rclockwise for cooler air. heater flooroutlet and the windshield defroster outlets. Mode Knob the windshield defroster outlets and some through the heater outlets. The lower knob allows you t o choose the direction of air delivery. Air Conditioning (Option) OFF: This setting turns the system off.
Heating The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. On cold days, use HEATER with the temperature knob turned clockwise. BLEND is useful i n cool weather when you have fog or ice on the windshield or side windows. If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine, your heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in cold weather. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index.
Ventilation Tips 0 Keep thehood and frontair inlet freeof ice, snow or any other obstruction (suchas leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the insideof your windows. 0 When you enter a vehicle.in cold weather, turn the blower fan to HI for afew moments before driving of snow and off. This helps clear the intake ducts moisture, and reduces the chanceof fogging the inside of your windows. 0 Keep the air path under the front seatsclear of objects.
AM-FM Stereo Finding a Station TUNE-AM-FM: Turn this knob to tune i n radio stations. Press it to switch between AM and FM. SEEK: Press this button to go t o the next higher station and stop. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds. The radio willgo to the next station, stop for a few seconds, then go to the next station. SCAN will appear on the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations.
In addition to the four stations set as above, up to three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape Player (Option) 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET. (SET will appear on the display.) 3. Press two adjoining pushbuttons at the same time, within five seconds. Whenever you press the same two buttons. the station you set will return. 4. Repeat these steps for each pair of buttons.
Finding a Station TUNE-AM-FM: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. Press it to switch between AM and FM. SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher station and stop. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station fora few seconds. The radio willgo to the next station, stop for a few seconds, thengo to the next station. SCAN will appear on the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations.
Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player with Equalizer (Option) Once the tape is playing, use the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob, just as you do for radio. A lighted arrow will be displayed to show tape play direction.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds. The radio willgo to the next station, stop for a few seconds, then go to the next station. SCAN will appear on the display. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. PUSHBUTTONS: The four numbered pushbuttons let you return to your fworite stations. You can set up t o 14 stations (seven AM and seven FM). 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. PressSET. 3. Press one of the four pushbuttons, within five seconds, to store the station.
Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. Once the tape is playing,use the PWR-VOL-PROG-RCL knob, just as you do for radio. A lighted arrow will be displayed to show tape play direction. Cr02: This button lets you set the system for the type of cassette being used. If you are using chrome or metal tapes, press the button in.
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (Option) Finding a Station TUNE-AM-FM: Turn this knob to tune in radio stations. Press it to switch between AM and FM. AM or FM will show briefly on the display. SEEK: Press the right arrow to go to the next higher station and the left arrow to go to the next lower station. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds. SC will appear on the display. The radio will go to the next station, stop for a few seconds, then go to the next station.
Setting the Tone BASS: Press the BASS up arrow to increase bass and the BASS down arrow to decrease bass. Press the center of the button for the factory-preset bass position. The bass level will be displayed for about 10 seconds whenever this button is pressed. TREB: Press the TREB up arrow to increase treble and the TREB down arrow to decrease treble. Press the center of the button for the factory-preset treble position.
RCL: Press this button to see what track is playing. Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing. The track number also appears when you change the volume or when a new track starts t o play. COMP (2): Press this button to make loud and soft passages more nearly equal in volume. COMP will appear on the display while using this control. RDM (3): Press this button to play tracks in a random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the display while using this control.
Locking the Theft System 1. Write down any six-digit number and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN position. 3. Press POWER to turn the radio off. 4. Press the I and 4 buttons together. Hold them down until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down. Unlocking the Theft System After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1.
Disabling the Theft System 1. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together for five seconds with the ignition on but the radio off. SEC will appear on the display to show that the unit is in the secure mode. 2. Press SET and 000 will appear on the display. Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. 3.
Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts toit. To help avoid hearingloss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly.
Ct 2 of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use.
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving . . The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts“ in the Index.) Defensive driving really means ‘’be ready for anything.” On city streets. rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do.
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is “too much” if the driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might think.
Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing number of U.S. states; and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it’s even lower. The BAClimit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BACwill be over 0.
The body takes about an hour to rid itself!of the alcohol in oire drink, No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. ‘7’11 be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take-sudden action,as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to reactquickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and dnving that many people don’t how.
Control of a Vehicle YOLIhave three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Braking First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perceptiou time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s rc~crc‘tiont i m ~ . Average lucrctiolz time is about 3/4 of a second. But that’s only an average.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure eater than any driver could. The computer is progralnlned to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal .jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. YOLIcan steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes.
Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. What should you do if this ever happens'? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed l i m i t signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed.
Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full I80 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
Passing The driverof a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for justthe right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are h r enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be firther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
If your vehicle starts to slide, easeyour foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough. your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions.
Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read all the informationabout your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual.
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concernsand urges every off-roader to follow thesebasic rules for protecting the environment: It makes sense toplan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain.
Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. you have less time to react. you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles. you'll need more distance for braking, especially since you're on an unpaved surface.
When you drive over obstacles orrough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surfixe features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you‘re not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can’t control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns or sudden braking.
Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steepto climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very sInall hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass or shrubs.
0 "urning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous. You could lose traction, slide sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be seriously injured orkilled. When driving uphills, always try to go straight up. Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you're there. Use your headlamps even during the day.
What should I do if my vehicle stalls,or is about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? A: If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here’s what you should do: Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking brake. If your engine is still running, shift the transmission to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R).
Q: Suppose, after stalling,I try to back down the hill and decideI just can’tdo it. What should I do? A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in FIRST (1)) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N) when you leave the vehicle. Leave it i n some gear.
Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts‘?Logs? Boulders? What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is there a hidden creek bank or even a riverbottom with large rocks? If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then tryto keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a
Are theresome things I should not do when driving down a hill? A: 0 0 Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. ’Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. 0 When driving downhill, avoid turnsthat take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that’s not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive across.
Driving x-oss an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline 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 that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across.When you go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end.
&= What if I'm driving across an incline that's not too steep, butI hit some loose gravel and start to I do? slide downhill. What should A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a much better way to prevent this is to get out and "walk the course" so you know what the surface is like before you drive it.
Driving in Mud,Sand, Snow orIce When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking distances. It’s best to use a low gear when you’re in mud -- the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. In really deep mud, the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you don’t get stuck. When you drive on sand, you’ll sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is.
If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly. At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stallingcan also occurif you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you’ll never be able to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer to stop. A CAUTIOii: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous.
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drive defensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. 0 Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. 0 If you’re tired, pull off the roadi n a safe place and rest.
driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot of things invisible. Driving in Rain and onWet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are ficed with severe glare (asfrom a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights.
cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it.is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Wet brakes can cause accidents. Theywon’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a carwash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough.
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Yo11’lIsave time and energy.
F eeway Drivin The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the s m e speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance. there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp. you should begin to check traffic.
unce you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stopand back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go.
”ighway H pnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”‘?Or is it just plain falling asleepat the wheel‘? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they wouldn’t work well. You would then have poor braking oreven none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill.
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help.providetraction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle‘s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index.
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. 0 Put on extra clothing orwrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing,make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing tokeep warm. If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’t see itor smell it,so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the baseof your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time be tosure snow doesn’t collect there. Open a window just a little on the sideof the vehicle that’s away from thewind. This will help keep CO out.
Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive Only) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST ( 1 ). 3. Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper bar. Refer to the hitch manufacturer’s instructions. 4. Place the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL (N).
Loa Trig Your Vehicle r I 3 - -.. 1 station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you snoula spreaa it out. \ 0 - 0 SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL IhFGRUATlON The Certification/Tire label is found on the driver’s door edge, above the door latch.
Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on yourvehicle can break, or it can change way the your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to helpyou load your vehicle the right way.
2-Tiered Loading Payload By positioning four 2” x 6” wooden planks across the width of the pickup box, you can create an upper load platform. The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. The length of the planks must allow for at least a 314 inch bearing surfice on each end of the plank. The payload capacity is shown on the Certificationmire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of your load.
Truck-Camper Loading Information This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your load. Also, it will help you match the right slide-in camper to your vehicle.
Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: If your slide-in camper and its load weigh less than the CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger. Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper match. He’ll also help you determine your CWR. After you’ve loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a weigh station and weigh on the front and rear wheels separately. This will tell you the loads on your axles.
Trailer Recommendations Towing a Trailer You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,follow the advice in this part, and see your GM dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing. If yours was built with trailering options, a s many are, it's ready for heavier trailers.
I f you have an automatic transmission, you should use DRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in DRIVE (D.)when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission. If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it’s better not to use FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear). Three important considerations have to do with weight: Vehicle 2-Wheel Drive, 2.
You can ask your dealer for ourtrailering information or advice, or YOLI can write us at the address listed in your Warrctnty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario Ll H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle.
If you'll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted, weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. Thisequipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when you're driving. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the limit for cold tires.
Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 1,000lbs. (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes -- and they must be Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situationsthat require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package). The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lanechange. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash,telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
rking on Hills should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. I O U really But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift int.0 PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual transmission. When parking uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb.
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; 0 Shift into a gear; and 0 Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. IV intenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this.
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. 'They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
When the hazard warning flashers areon, your turn signals won’t work. The flasherswill stop if you step on the brake. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please use the following steps to do it safely.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles.aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause aground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or amanual transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t need to add water to theDelco Freedom@ battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.
7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. 8.
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. 11, Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries, make sure all connections are good. If it still won’t start, it probably needs service. CAUTION: -. =E -I- Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep yourhands away from moving parts once the enginesare running. I - B A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B.
Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed since it was factory-new by adding things like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions may not be correct. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: 0 0 Whether your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
A CAUTION: A vehicle can fall froma car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables before itis transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in theT-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and suspension components.
I Front Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 M), 50 miles (80 km) Vehicles with theall-wheel-drive'or four-wheel-drive dolly under the rear wheels option must use a towing when towingfrom the front. I NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog lamp damagewill occur. Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains andwheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle.
NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains andwheel straps. Towing a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage, installa towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment.
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engineif you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood.
If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. 0 Tow a trailer. See “Driving on Grades” in the Index. If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off. 2.
When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: kc: A If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running andcan injure from you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C.
A Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run theengine if there is-aleak. If you run the engine, itcould lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle. The coolant level should be at the ADD mark. If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank NOTICE: If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at ADD, add a SO/SO mixture of clecr/z cr.nter(preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.(See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.) TM In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mix.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolantcontains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant ona hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at ADD, start your vehicle. I f the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including theradiator pressure cap, is hot. Waitfor the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
How to Add Coolant to the Ra 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. I . Youcan remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system. including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is 110longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil it first stops. (Don’t press down while tu1-nin2 the pressurecap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.
3. Fill the radiator with the proper m i x . up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank. but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
I 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe engine fan. 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap.
Engine Fa-- N Ise - This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan.When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins fasterto provide more air to cool the engine. In most every day driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases when the clutch engages. So you may hear an increase in fan noise.
', Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to-a level place. Turn.on your hazard warning flashers. I Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slipoff the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire.To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2.
Removing the Spare Tireand Tools The jacking equipment you‘ll need is stored inside the plastic jack cover which is behind the front seats, either on the center of the wall (extended cab) oron the passenger‘s side of the wall (regular cab). Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove the wheel blocks, jack and wheel wrench. Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section for more information about the compact spare.
I NOTICE: I To help avoid vehicledamage, do not drive the vehicle before the cableis restored. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. t.c Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft. L A U Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening.
If your jack storage coveris equipped with a hub cap removal tool, position the hub cap removal tool in the notch and pull straight away from the wheel to avoid potential damage to the hub cap and wheel paint or surface. Remove the hub cap. If you have an aluminum or plastic molded hub cap, pry it off with the chisel end of your wheel wrench. Use the socket end of the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nut caps. Some of the molded plastic hub caps have imitation wheel nuts molded into them.
Removing the Flat Tire and 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat tire. ? I . Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise slightly to raise the lift head. 5-26 - .A. Front Frame Hole B. Rear Frame Hole (ZR2) C.
A CAUTION: r I Getting under avehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack,you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the ,jack. Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise.
6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 8. Put the nuts on by ‘ION: hand. Make sure the cone-shaped end is toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause thewheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead toan accident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon you as can and have the nuts tightenedwith a torque wrench to 95 lb-ft (130 Nom). 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 10.
.. ring a Flator Spare Tireand Tools - Follow this diagram to store a tire that doesn't have an aluminum wheel. H Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop orcollision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the properplace. I NOTICE: Don't use the existinghoist to storea tire with an aluminum wheel or it could damage thewheel. Secure the tirein the pickup bed. 5-30 \-F A. Wheel Wrench B. C. D. E.
1 . Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. Return the jack. wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location behind the seat. Secure the items. 2. Pull the retainer through the wheel. Note that with the ZR2 option, the spring and retainer must be separated to insert through the wheel opening. 3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on a-n angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Replace the jack cover, if you have one. Compact Spare Tire (If So Equipped) Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop assoon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. A CAUTION: And don’t mix your compact spare tire orwheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, of the vehicle the transmission or other parts I NOTICE: Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out: Using Recovery the Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission,’between FIRST. (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE(R)), spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
A CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are underlota of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooksat a sideways angle. The hooks could breakoff and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. NOTICE: Never use the recovery hooks totow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be coveredby warranty.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information aboutthe care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Service Your GM dealerknows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own.service work, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. At a minimum,. it should meet specifications ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada. Improved gasoline specificationshave been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) forbetter vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines.
4 - 8 6 . To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system,allowing your emisFion control system to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines maybe . available in your area tohelp clean the air.
Filling Your Tank The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause wry bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’renear gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline.
1CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline can spray outon you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”noise to stop.Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Checking Things Under the Hood To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle. on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood. .- Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire.
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items on the 2.2L engine: A. Coolant Recovery Tank E. Battery B. Engine Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick E Power Steering Reservoir C. Brake Master Cylinder G. Air Cleaner D. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir H.
When you lift the hood. you'll see these items on the 4.3L engine: - A. Engine Oil Fill E. Power Steering Reservoir B. Brake Master Cylinder F. Battery C. Coolant Recovery Tank G. Air Cleaner D. Engine Oil Dipstick H.
, The oil dipstick on the 4.3L engine is a yellow ring. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from theslot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. ' Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch when dropped from 10 to 12 inclies (25 to 30 cm) without pressing on the'hood: Engine Oil It's a good idea tocheck your engine oilevery time you get fuel.
NOTICE: Don’t add too muchoil. If your enginehas so much oil that the oil level getsabove the cross-hatched area thatshows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. When to Add Oil Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kindof oil to use.
What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS ... ~~. .. ~ FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute CertifiedFor Gasoline Engines “Starburst”symbol. Failure to use the recommendedoil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty.
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive) Air Cleaner The access door for the remote oil filter is in the steering linkage shield assembly located under the radiator support. Twist the screw to unlock or lock the door. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer’?Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Operating theengine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flameif the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off. 2.2L Engine To remove this air cleaner, open both clamps and push the rear of the air cleanertoward the rear of the engine compartment. Insert a new air filter.
Automatic Transmission Fluid If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. I C E : Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission.
Checking Transmission FluidHot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (Dj until the engine temperaturegage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. Then follow the hot check procedures. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eighthours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 6-18 4.
How to Add Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” i n the Index. When to Check Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level LIPto the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn‘t take much fluid, generally less than a pint. Don ’t overfill.
~ Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers on the transmission case. Then, follow these steps: . ~~ ~ ~ 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure it isfully seated. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps. How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add fluid.
When to Check and Whatto Use How to Check The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Four-Wheel Drive Most lubricant checks in this section also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
How to Check Lubricant What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. I f the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
How to Check Lubricant If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine coolant.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for your vehicle will: 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265 "F ( 129°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. NOTICE: When adding coolant it is important thatyou use DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meetingGM Specification 6277M.
NOTICE: Checking Coolant If you use an improper coolantmix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four timesa year, have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE: If you use the proper coolant,you don’t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve thesystem. These can be harmful.
Adding Coolant If you need more coolilnt, add the proper mix nt the coolcmt recajer?! t m k . Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. You can be burnedif you spill coolanton hot Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids toblow out and burnyou badly. With the coolant recovery tank,you will almost never have to add coolantat the radiator.
Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant lossand possible engine damage from overheating.Be sure the arrowson the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the tlow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
1 r Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be between the ADD and FULL marks. For the LN2 engine, the fluid level should be at the C mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper range.
Adding Washer Fluid NOTICE: 0 0 0 Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. 6-30 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tankonly 3/4 full when it’s very cold.
B ces of the brake system. If it is. you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off‘ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Checking Brake Fluid After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MIN and beiow the top of each window. What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme I 1 (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it. @ G You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir.
NOTICE: 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage a few brake system parts. For example, just drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid on yourvehicle’s painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash itoff immediately. See “Appearance Care’’ in the Index.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brakedrums should be removed and inspected each time the tiresare removed for rotationor changing. When you have the front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Halogen Bulbs Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days Qr more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from the-battery.This will help keep your battery fromrunning down.. A- CAUTION: I Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that canexplode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting’’ in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learnhow to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods.
Headlamps 2. Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer. Sealed Beam Lamps 1. Remove the screws from the headlamp retainer. .. . . 3. Unplug and remove the headlamp. 4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place. 5. Put the retainer on the headlamp and install and tighten the screws.
Composite Headlamps 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the black protective caps from the removal pins at the top of the radiator support. Use a hex socket to unscrew the pins. 3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out. (Some vehicles may have side-by-side bulbs.) 4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. 6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly and turn i t clockwise until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. I . Reach under the bumper and behind the parking/turn signal lamp assembly. 8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and tighten the screws. 2. Push the tab o n the socket, turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out. Front Turn Signal L; 3.
Front Sidemarker Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Remove the lens retaining screws. 2. Remove the sidemarker lensfrom the radiator grille. 3. Turn the bulb and socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise. r , c 4. Remove the bulb and socket fromthe lens. 5. Install the new bulb and socket to the sidemarker lens. 6. Rotate the bulband socket one-quarter turn clockwise. 7. Install the sidemarker lens to the radiator grille. 8. Insert the tabs into thelocators. 9. Install and tighten the screws.
Taillamps 1 . Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the screws from the lamp assembly near the tailgate latch. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Replace the lens. Install and tighten the screws. If equipment such as a cap or camperis installed on your vehicle, a center high-mounted stoplamp feed wire is provided along the driver's side rear frame. This wire should be used t o install a center high-nlounted stoplamp in the cap 01- camper. 3. Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel. LC.
Underhood Lamp Vanity Mirror Lamps I . Disconnect the electrical connector from the underhood lamp assembly. I . Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the center slot at the bottom of the lens. 2. Remove the screws. 2. Gently pry the screwdriver down in order t o lift out the lens. 3. Disconnect the ground wire. 4. Remove the lamp assembly from the hood. 3. Pry out the bulb. 5 . Install the new bulb. 4. Press the new bulb into place. 6. Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index for the proper type of replacement blade. I NOTICE: Use care when removingor installing a blade assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike the windshield. 1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position. A. Blade Assembly B. Arm Assembly C . Locking Tab D. Blade Pivot E. Hook Slot E Arm Hook 2.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. 5 . Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. A A I C 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A).
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. .. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, seeyour warranty booklet for details. r Poorly maintained and improperlyused tires are dangerous.
Inflation - Tire Pressure The CertificationRire label which is on the driver’s door door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours ordriven no more than a mile. NOTICE: Don’.t.let anyone tellyou that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get the .
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (1 0 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for more information. I I I Q I r- I The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the CertificationRire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque“ in the Index. Rust or dirt on wheel, a or on the parts which to it is fastened, can makewheel nuts become loose after a time. Thewheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to thevehicle.
1 I’he tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the CertificatiodTire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and tempemture performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires.
Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerateand reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your model.
Tire Chains NOTICE: If your vehicle has P235/75R15, P23970R15, P235/55R16 or 3 1x 1OSOR 15I,T/C size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle. If you have other size tires, use tire chainsonly where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for yourtires. Install them on the drive axle tires (four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains on both axles) and tighten themas tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Laundry Soap a Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Bleach a Always clean a whole trim panel or section.Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaneron Fabric Special Cleaning Problems First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap. Greasy or Oily Stains If you need to use a solvent: Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine. treat the area with a watedbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon ( 5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. For stubborn stains, use a GM VinyULeather Cleaner or equivalent product. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Cleaning the Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades 1 A CAUTION: If the windshield is not clear afterusing the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. Ifyou do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Finish Care The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials’’ in the Index.
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright MetalParts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed.
If your vehicle is.damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. At least every spring, flushthese materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect. Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you.
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Engine Identification Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) 1 I I 1 SAMPLE4UXTM072675 f Ia I Service Parts Identification Label ASSEMBLY PLANT You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to orderparts. On this label is: 1 E N G I N E A G CODE MODEL YEAR The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
Electrical System Headlamps Add-on Electrical Equipment The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. NOTICE: Don't add anything electricalto your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be coveredby your warranty.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuitbreakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block is at the driver's end of the instrument panel. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
D I PWR 1 ACCY FuseKircuit Usage Breaker A Power Door Locks, Power Seat, Power Seat Lumbar, Remote Keyless Entry ,B Power Windows 1 Stoplamp, Hazard Lamps, Chime, Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Relay, Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-64 FuseKircuit Usage Breaker 2 Dome Lamps, Visor Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter, Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp, Overhead Co-nsole Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Horns, Horn Relay, IP Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside Rearview Mirror, Illuminated Entry Module 3 Parking Lamps, License Plate
FuseKircuit Usage Breaker Power Auxiliary Outlets, Assembly 7 Line Diagnostic Link Not Used 8 PCMNCM Battery, ABS Battery, Fuel 9 Pump (LN2) PCMNCM Ignition, Injectors, Crank 10 Sensor, Coil Driver Module Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror 11 Map Lamp DRAC, Anti-Lock Braking System, 12 VCM IGN-3 Clock, Radio,Battery, CD Player 13 A/C Compressor Battery Feed 14 Daytime Running Lamps, Fog Lamps, 15 Fog Lamp Relay FuseKircuit Usage Breaker Turn Signals and Back-up 16 Lamps, Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Solen
Replacement Bulbs Lamps Quantity Number Lamps Quantity Number Front Sidemarker Lamps 2 I94 Front Turn Signal Lamps 2 3 157NA Sealed Beam Halogen Headlamps 2 2E 1 Composite Low-Beam Halogen Headlamps 2 9006 HB4 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Composite High-Beam Halogen Headlamps 2 9005 HB3 Underhood Lamp 93 Tail and Stoplamps 2 3057 Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps 74 577 Capacities and Specifications 2.2L 4.3L 4.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer. Engine 2.2L 4.
Differential Fluid Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . - . . . . 95 lb-ft (1 30 N-m) Quantity Axle Tire Pressure . . . . . . See the Certificationmire label. Rear 4.0 pints (1.9 L) See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. Front 2.6 pints (1.2 L) Capacities (Approximate) Fuel Tank Capacity Cooling System Capacity* Engine Transmission Quantity 2.2L AutdManual 11.5 quarts ( 1 1.O L) 4.3L Auto. 11.7 quarts ( I 1.1 L) 4.3L Manual 11.9 quarts (1 1.
Vehicle Dimensions* Wheelbase S/"10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108.3 inches (275.1 cm) Front Tread S Series S/T10803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117.9 inches (299.5 cm) 0.0 Wheel Offset . . . . . . . 54.5 inches (138.4 cm) S/T10653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.9 inches (312.2 cm) -6.4 Wheel Offset . . . . . . . 55.0 inches (139.6 cm) Length T Series S/T10603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189.0 inches (480.1 cm) IS-inch Tires . . . . . . . . . . 57.3 inches ( 145.4 cm) S/T10803 . . . . . . .
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANTKEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGEAS RECOMMENDED I This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. I protection Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important.
How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Someof these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, YOLI should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous.In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously in-jured.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands orin many other ways.
Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such a s frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). 0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off-road frequently. 0 You frequently tow a trailer.
Maintenance Schedule ILong TripMighway Definition --- -Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis Lubtication (orevery 12 months, whichever occurs first). Drive Axle Service. At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after IO0,OOO miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. *::i: e Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km). Footnotes j-The U S .
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). A I IElnissiou Control Service. A11 Ewissiorz Cor~rcllService.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) (Continued) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. 3 months, whichever occurs first). AI? Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An En?issior.I Control Service. An Emission Control S e n i c e .
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule 1 15,000 Miles (25000 km) (Continued) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add 0Change engine oil and filter (or every fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals forleaking.** 0For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). DATE 7-10 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
I 1 , ’ I I Short z’rip/City Maintenance Schedule 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) I7.Rotate tires.’ See“Tire Inspection and 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule1 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. AIIEmission Co!ltrol Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cor.ztrol Service. 0Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule1 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) I - io00 - Iiles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Alz Erlzission Control Service.
Short Trip/City MaintenanceSchedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) (Continued) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissiou Control Service.
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean 0Change engine oil and filter (or every and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. A11 Emisxion Cmtrol Ser-\ke.? 3 months, whichever occurs first). I I DATE I I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: A H E~~~i.ssio~z Control Service.
I I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 50.000 A Yes (83 000 km) 0Change automatic transmission fluid and Lfyou do not use y o ~ l rvehicle under any of these conditions,the fluid and filter do not require changing. filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing.
51.000 Miles (85 000 km, 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) El Change engineoil and filter (or every I7 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Service. Arz Emission Control Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule ?s (90 000 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. 1 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Replace fuel filter. An Emissim Control Service. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
I Short Trip/City MaintenanceSchedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) III] Change engine oil and filter (or every 66,000 Miles (I10 000 km) 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An E1nission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An E~nissio~~ Corztrol Service.
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Change engineoil and filter (or every in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if necessary. A n Emissiolz Corztrol Service. 0Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking? 3 months, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y An Emissiorz Control Service.
1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 78,000 Miles (130 000 k ) I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) (Continued) 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emissiorz Control Service.
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0Change 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Em.ission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Etnissioj7 Control Service. [7 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Enzissiorz Control Service. An Emissiolz Contml Service.
I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 1 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
1 I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Change automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use y o ~ vehicle ~r ltnder crny of these conditions,tlze%fluidand.filter du not require changing.
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. ** Drive axle service: 0 Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving in dusty areas ortowing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedult 7,500Miles (12 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add 12 months, whichever occurs first). fluid as needed. Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emissiol? Control Service.
m g Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 1 '2,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedult: 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking? 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. I I DATE An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, 1 I ACTUAL MILEAGE 12 months, whichever occurs first).
hung Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 37,500 Miles (62 500 k l r ) 0For ' Iwo-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean 0Change engineoil and filter (or every and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0Replace fuel filter. 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.-f' An Emission Control Service.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add 0Change engine oiland filter (or every fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. ** I7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for properrotation pattern and additional information. 12 months, whichever occurs first). I An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the frontsuspension, ball joints, steering.
-- I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add 12 months, whichever occurs first). fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*‘I’ 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Confro1Ser??ics.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer caseshift linkage, parking brake cableguides, propshaft splines,universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid asneeded.
I Long Tripmighway MaintenanceSchedule I 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the front suspension,ball joints, steering linkageand transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed.
I , Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control SewiccJ. 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emi.ssior.2 Corltt-ol Service.
I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Check readfront axle fluidlevel and add 0Change engine oil and filter (or every fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*‘% 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. 12 months, whichever occurs first). , An E1nis.siolz Control Service.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule rn 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean 0Change engine oil and filter (or every and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Replace fuel filter. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 7-44 ACTUAL MILEAGE An Ellzission Control Service.
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (144 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system c]Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.
Long Tripmighway daintenance Schedule 100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km) (Continued) c] Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 OF (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Part B: Owner Checks a 1 Services Engine Coolant Level Check Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Check the engine coolantlevel and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for furtherdetails. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
At Least Twice aYear At Least Four Times a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Starter Switch Check When you aredoing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow thesteps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or otherqualified service centerdo these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspectthe body near the exhaust system.
Drive Axle Service Brake System Inspection Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill. Coolant Supplement Sealer I Hydraulic Brake System @ ~ ~ Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst“ symbol of the proper viscosity.
I USAGE I FI,UID/LUBRICANT I USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB 01' GC-LB. Transfer Case Shift Lever, Propeller Shaft Slip Splines and Universal Joints Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate lubricantaerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. ~ Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, (GM Part No. 12346241 Hinges, Latch or equivalent). Bolt and Linkage Weatherstrip Conditioning USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Weatherstrip Squeaks Multi-purposelubricant,Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services areperformed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICED READING DATE BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-57
Maintenance Record
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact GMC Truck if you need assistance. Thissection also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.
have with your vehicle can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your dealer has the hcility, trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue which may arise. GMC Truck has empowered its dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eagerto resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction.
For prompt assistance. please have the following information Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: Overseas offices. 0 Your name, address, home and business telephone numbe.rs 0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.
Roadside Assistance Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair or replacement of tire). FueE Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (up to $4.00) will be covered. Jump Start: No-start situations which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle.
The Roadside Assistance services listed above are available to retail and retail lease customers operating 1996 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 36 months or 36,000 miles. All services must be pre-arranged by GMC Truck Roadside Assistance. Over-the-phone assistance, such a s providing the name of the closest dealer or minor technical advice, etc.,is available to all owner/operators of GMC trucks, regardless of vehicle or mileage.
Canar an Roadside Assistance Vehicles purcnased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer o r call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Courtesy Transportation The GMC Truck Commitment Plus Program offers courtesy transportation for customers when obtaining warranty service.
The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the Bumper To Bumper Limited Wdrranty. GMC Truck reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification. For additional program details contact your GMC Truck dealer. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Wmanty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program.
To file a claim,you will be asked to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement of the nature of your comphint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and GMC Truck.
IRIEPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT Service and Owner Publications If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioK 1 G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us.
Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater understanding o f their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself‘ service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians.
Section 9 Index I I k ~ ~ ~ s s Fower o r y uuuet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Adding Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Add-on Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 AddingEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 How Does it Restrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3- 12 Compact Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44 Convex Outside Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 13.6-24. 6-68 2- 13 Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 8-6 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . .
Engine Fan Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13 6- 13 Change Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
! H a l o g e n Bulbs ................................ 6-35 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1 Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Bulb Replacement ............................. 6-36 Highkow Beamchanger ...................... 2-35 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Headlamps On Reminder ......................... 2-40 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps On Reminder .......................;.... 2-40 Latches. Seatback ................................ 1-5 Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ........2-27 Lighter ....................................... 2-46 Lights Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-20. 2-54 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............ 2-56. 4-6 Brake SystemWarning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55 ChargingSystem .............................
Neutral Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NewVehicle “Break-In” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 2- 18 2-8 4-28 6-67 2-52 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off-Road Driving . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Recovery Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 5- 13. 6.26 Recovery Tank. Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 1 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-67 Replacement. Wheel . . . . . .
SIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Skidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Sliding Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Specifications and Capacrtles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52 Trailer Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 1 Trailer Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Trailer Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50 TrailerTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
